Detroit Red Wings center Cory Emmerton defends Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly. (Paul Sancya/AP)
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly found himself in some social media hot water Friday after saying the following to a reporter.
Morgan Rielly today said positive approach, strong work ethic during tough time was key. "You're not here to be a girl about it."
— Jonas Siegel (@jonasTSN1050) February 20, 2015
As you might expect, response to the tweeted comment attributed to the 20-year-old elicited an immediate and passionate reaction on Twitter. Here’s a sample:
SEXISM IN SPORTS?! Shocking :P Instead of trying to defend what Morgan Rielly said, just watch this. Please. https://t.co/nFXL8DhEXt #Leafs
— Robyn Flynn (@ladyhabs) February 20, 2015
Oh Morgan Rielly. Less talk, more practice. Or maybe, practice on your talking.
— Auntie Tina (@milz11) February 20, 2015
rielly said something dumb and ignorant. will twitter allow him to learn from his mistake and change, or will he be labeled forever?
— Tom Pauly (@ThomPauly) February 20, 2015
Morgan Rielly comments are important to learn from. Don't blame dressing room lexicon for mistakes. Educate yourself.
— Clair Cornish (@turkjr19) February 20, 2015
Morgan Rielly's a smart kid. Made poor word choice and I'm sure he'll own up to that. Dressing room lexicon isn't the most advanced…
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) February 20, 2015
Fine, what Rielly said wasnt a big deal. It doesnt make what he said right, either.
— LaurenK (@laurenk24_) February 20, 2015
Morgan Rielly…he can't say that. Not a good look. Walk it back. Learn from it. HUGE Friday afternoon for #FakeOutragers though. Go for it!
— Greg Brady (@bradyfan590) February 20, 2015
Yes, Rielly's only 19. No, it doesn't mean he's sexist. Yes, he no doubt regrets it. But that doesn't mean his words didn't hurt people.
— JordanHeath-Rawlings (@TheGameSheet) February 20, 2015
Rielly's comment is a reminder that we still have some serious work to do at feminism's most basic level: being a girl is not bad #LikeAGirl
— Maggie Barrows (@backchecking) February 20, 2015
Interesting that Rielly's comments coincide with the one year anniversary of our women's team winning gold. #WinningLikeAGirl
— Leafs Lady (@Leafs_Fan_Chick) February 20, 2015
Morgan Rielly is a sexist, William Nylander is a bust, Randy Carlyle was a good coach. This must be Post-Apocalyptic Leafs Nation.
— Chris Mouland (@Metalleaf) February 20, 2015
I know what Rielly said was wrong and inappropriate, but honestly, I'm not even offended by it lmao
— kaitland (@loveforthree) February 20, 2015
No ill will on Rielly's part. Simply discussing positive mindset he's tried to keep during Leafs struggles.
— Jonas Siegel (@jonasTSN1050) February 20, 2015
