Star QB Jake Retzlaff speaks on being the first ever Jewish starting QB at BYU | All Facts No Brakes

[@AllFactsPod]

What should we be expecting from Jake Retzlaff?

[@bpdub21]

As a person of faith. I'd feel much more comfortable, going to a religious school different from my own religion than a secular school that mocks and despises all religions.

[@outsideview9052]

I understand that for Keyshawn the Honor Code standards probably wouldnt be what he wants. However, as a person of strong faith (Jewish) I dont see why Retzlaff wouldnt feel very comfortable with it. I am quite sure the LDS students at BYU dont have any problem with Retzlaff being Jewish, in fact I am sure they think it is cool.

[@JCsouthernmiss]

Keyshawn as a black man in Utah, you gotta educate yourself man

[@lukeslc-xd8ds]

Exactly.

[@fathorbianco3829]

Thank you!

[@Mighty-ue7bt]

as a black man what was keyshawn thinking? i thought he’ll be a lot more informed

[@ErWoody99]

As a byu fan, love that retzlaff is our quarterback, a good player and a good person, glad he's our quarterback

[@fidtru8615]

Wow! What an amazingly ignorant question! Would he ask that same question if Retzlaff went to TCU, etc. Does he not understand that players of different races have been attending BYU and playing on the team for decades now? The question is so unbelievably stupid I feel embarrassed for him.

[@lukeslc-xd8ds]

You are 500% correct. He showed his ignorance and even perhaps racism.

[@BeachSR17]

We have got to stop feeding these stereotypes. Go to La Velle Edwards stadium and see for yourself

[@pabloairth4093]

Retzlaff is pretty dang good. Keyshawn should go visit Provo sometime.

[@fathorbianco3829]

I have always been a fan and liked Keyshawn, but I admit I am disappointed in his tone and the type of questions he was asking. If he is going to ask questions about faith try to know more about the religions you are questioning. He demonstrated a clear level of ignorance he could have easily overcome by researching it better. Additionally, his statements about Mormons and Polynesians were a bit insensitive and discriminatory towards religion, race, and culture. Clearly his knowledge comes strictly from stereotypes and perceived biases. Frankly, why not stick to football anyway and Jake's success as a quarterback, and BYU's early success this year going 5-0 to start the season??? That would have been a much more compelling interview. Btw, Jake handled his lame questions really well. Come on Keyshawn... We love you and expect better from you.

[@eltonrosas]

Keyshawn your ignorance is shameless. Brother you assume too much and have very little experience and it's obvious. You should educate yourself before speaking.... And I mean you should only speak after you experience it.

[@Jimmy27D]

My thoughts exactly.

[@spritenews5358]

I really like Keyshawn Johnson. Always have. But man is he an ignoramus on religious issues.

[@coolkat6728]

Yikes Keyshawn not a great look for you in this interview bro.

[@MarcKSmith]

Dude is from Corona and went to RCC. It's not like he's never been around LDS people, even if he didn't know their religion.

[@jnellie1970]

I gained a great deal of respect for Jake and his willingness to stand for himself, his teammates and his school. This is how people make a principled stand while respecting the differences in all of us.

[@dirkpalmer1067]

Ridiculous. MacMahon was Catholic back in the 70s, and he didn't exactly fit in honor code wise. Lol😅

[@stevegatoloai2179]

Jake Retzlaff answered the questions great in this interview. Keyshawn showing his ignorance.

[@stuffedcrustpizza]

What a well spoken guy, wishing him luck

[@SY_Says]

How is it ignorant that Keyshawn wouldn't feel comfortable attending a school that only has a 1% Black student population and a less than 2% Non LDS population?

[@lukeslc-xd8ds]

??????????????

[@benitojuarez999]

who cares....jewish is a religion not a race

[@abrahamjackson6019]

No issues for Jake , he can blind right in with the rest. Key, whereever you go there you are, the melinin will always set you apart..

[@ronk.6226]

Do students from other faiths play for Notra Dame, SMU and other religious schools?

[@bkm83442]

I wonder if Retzlaff knows that the BYU colors of blue and white are derived from the techlet on the tallit, same as the flag of Israel.

[@zee688]

And people say Jews are not white. Literally a white guy 😂😂

[@feofino1]

Most Jews look like they are from the Middle East. People think I’m Hispanic or Arab.

[@NewJerseyJets22]

I think the hardest part of BYU is more the honor code for non members. While people do fornicate and drink it is against the rules. Most people think college is the time to party and sleep around and when you run risk of getting kicked out by getting caught it’s definitely not ideal.

[@lukeslc-xd8ds]

???????????

[@JCsouthernmiss]

@@NewJerseyJets22 luckily you know that going in lol. It’s not rocket science

[@fathorbianco3829]

It can actually be a big plus or positive for students and athletes who have great aspirations in life. It keeps them focused and out of trouble. And for the parents sending their kids to school it is a relief knowing their money (in many cases) isn't being wasted away.

[@DaranTibbetts10721]

​@@fathorbianco3829 Very nice take on this, very well explained. Thank you.

[@leewilcox5848]

The BYU of today is much different than the BYU of the seventies when black people weren't even allowed in the temple let alone recruited to play football and basketball there.