i think you're confusing sarcasm for political correctness.
the problem isn't the color of the player, but rather the talent level. if you tell me a player is a monster in the middle, a ball hawk or a devastating blocker, then i know what i'm getting. if i hear someone has a high motor, it usually means they have a lot of pluck but don't possess the physical tools to dominate against talented players. that being said, they usually take their punishment and keep coming back for more (rather than just giving up completely).