Robert Griffin III's girlfriend Rebecca Liddicoat

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2011 Heisman candidate Robert Griffin III is a fascinating man. He graduated from high school early, he's committed to earning a Master's degree even while playing in the NFL, and as opposed to most jocks, has no issues revealing his emotions in the national print media. In 2010, while Robert Griffin was dating his longtime girlfriend, Rebecca Liddicoat, he spoke with the New York Post:
"Love can be hard, man,... But I don't mind being vulnerable."
In an ironic twist, the date that article was printed (10/23/2010) would be the last day Griffin could call Liddicoat his girlfriend. In an elaborate set-up, Griffin proposed following Baylor's 47-42 victory over Kansas State that night. After the game, Griffin had Liddicoat meet him in the teams indoor athletic facility, where she was met with lit candles, surrounded by family and serenaded by Griffin who had a teammate playing guitar behind him, before Griffin dropped to one knee. She said yes, though there are no known wedding plans yet.
Griffin and Liddicoat were given the gift of celebrating their one year engagement anniversary on Griffin's only by week of the season.
Liddicoat is originally from Boulder, CO

Bessie

12.29.2011

I cannot believe that he could find a pretty Black girl to date and subsequently marry. All the White girls want to do is "hook-up" with a Black Superstar for the money. After about 6-7 years she will probably leave him. She may be like Herschel Walker's wife; she would not even bear a child for him and divorced him after he was no longer in the spotlight.

wakywaky

1.6.2012

Has any of you out there commenting ever thought that maybe Robert and Rebecca's Christain-spirtual goals are on the same page? The young lady "is" attractive, she's just not over exposing herself and not painting herself up like a hooker-n-heat! I happened to notice the length of her dresses and the somewhat conservative style of her overall attire and that of the girls she's shown in photos with. So for you "Black male star going after the white trophy girl" hounds, maybe you should find out who he was dating before and why that relationship turned out so bad for him. The guy graduated HS at 17, got his BA in 3 years and is going to get his masters in 5. He's reportedly been very active doing community service work, alone with being a multi-sport superstar. That tells me that he didn't have much time to do a lot of date-social partying, so unless his former girlfriend is as devout a Christian as he seems to be, she was most likely not feeling his lifestyle and that feeling would most certainly apply to most black honeys. Get the whole back-story and then make your comment!

Jazzman454me

Congrats to Robert and Rebecca,you are one classy guy and has one classy young lady to share the rest of you life with. I'm glad you have found someone who loves you just as must as you love her,I have been in a long distance thing myself for almost 4 years,she's of mix race,but we love each other and that's what counts.She a great christian and so am I and it gets frustrating with the long distance,but I love her and she loves me.may GOD BLESS YOU and your beautiful lady,I wish you 2 the best.P.S.I think Luck is great,but I think my Colts should pick you as #1.

Thrilla

3.22.2012

@Bessie: In fact, Herschel Walker and his have an 11-year old son named Christian. They reportedly divorced, after 12 years, because of his mental illness.

@wakyway: is your statement,"she was most likely not feeling his lifestyle and that feeling would most certainly apply to most black honeys" meant to imply that most black women are not practicing Christians? That's a sweeping and silly statement, indicating you have little knowledge of African-American spirituality.

That is all.

Correction: "...Herschel Waler and his 'ex'..."

"Walker"

Anonymous

3.23.2012

I'm black and I hate when people make things about white and black. He apparently proposed because he loves her and I believe she loves him too. Some people should just stop being haters. If you don't have anything positive to say, just shut up and stop being bitter about it. After all, we are all humans, just different complexion so people should just shut. I'm pretty sure she supported him to get to where he is and now people want to make it seem like she's with him for the money...congrats brother and wish you all the best in your marriage and NFL career!

steven akinbohun

The first comment was ignorant. Ypu dont know anything about this woman bessie but let me give you a hint i myself am tired od the attitude and meaness i have seen in all the black women i have seen. Now i want someone outside my race. But having said that it is none of our bysiness pray for his marriage to work. Plus he seems to be a little different and lets face it most sisters would not date him if he wasn't an athlete he is not cool enough for them, but he is cool now because he is going to be rich. Rg enjoy your future wife brother she looks like a wholesome woman. They aay he who finds a wife finds a treasure im happy foyou

Annoyed

Waky Waky,
Your comment is WACKY. Unless you know several Black females and have polled them to validate your comments-- your input makes no sense. Please keep your opinions to yourself when trying to speak of a group of individuals who you obviously know very little about!

AND by the way... Referring to Black women as "Black Honeys" is offensive.

L.C. goodwin

4.27.2012

Love sees no color. I wish them many years of happiness.

Clarissa

4.28.2012

It's not that I'm hating. After all I will want to be as lucky as her. But here is the thing, I feel that most rich or potential rich black men who date or marry white ladies lack a certain kind of confidence in them. While the white ladies in turn are after the fame and money, as well as intrigued with the idea of being with a popular strong black man. Didn't feel so thrilled seeing most of the mixed or black players being picked with a white girlfriend/wife. Indirectly they are telling us we aint it. I wish black ladies can read the message. Our guys don't think we are worth it. If it's true love why can't we see more rich white guys with black ladies? We've been let down big time smh.

Carolyn

4.29.2012

That dress she had on that was skin tight and short was not sweet and modest. As for the young lady who called him out, she's a 100% correct. Since you say love has no color, show me 5 white athletes with black wives. You won't, its called pride in who and what you are and bringing home to mom what she looks like. White woman know easy targets when they see one and this one is already coming off as a grin idiot.

#WhyDoWomenHate

5.1.2012

All I see is a bunch of women hating for no reason. If he wasn't a pro athlete you wouldn't care about who he was with.

Pigeonholing people ain't right. One could say all a black woman would do is pull him down. I wouldn't say that about Black women as it would disrespect my mother.

I'm in an interracial marriage for several years and my mother was thrilled I found a girl who made me happy. Instantly accepted her. If his mother can deal with it you haters have no damn reason not to!

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