tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post3243284316130893202..comments2024-03-28T03:18:35.837-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Friday 09/21 A.M. Quickie:Pats Tapes Destroyed, NFL/CFB Picks, More!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-4436295403407267022007-09-22T18:15:00.000-04:002007-09-22T18:15:00.000-04:00If you haven't already seen it, this page is quite...If you haven't already seen it, this page is quite possibly the funniest thing I've seen in about a year. Found it through Deadspin (where else?)<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.joesportsfan.com/mediaspace/?id=14" REL="nofollow">"What would happen if Charlie Weis had a MySpace page"</A><BR/><BR/>There must be people in this world that <I>don't</I> hate Notre Dame with every fiber of their being, but I've yet to meet them.Big Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478232002387175988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-26627765982321443512007-09-22T02:59:00.000-04:002007-09-22T02:59:00.000-04:00What exactly do you have against Oklahoma? You giv...What exactly do you have against Oklahoma? You give them absolutely no respect. It seems like you just hate them.Chummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264395655109614531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-29767338645593756052007-09-21T18:27:00.000-04:002007-09-21T18:27:00.000-04:00I'm not the first to say this, but...I don't think...I'm not the first to say this, but...<BR/><BR/><I>I don't think it's crazy to suggest there would be calls for Congressional hearings.</I><BR/><BR/>Well, you're wrong. Gambling and PED use are actually illegal or potentially illegal activities, so Congress actually has some (albeit weak) reason to be involved. Videotaping an opposing team's sideline is not illegal in the political sense, so Congress has absolutely no reason to be involved.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764597535956025803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-546246439470422832007-09-21T17:38:00.000-04:002007-09-21T17:38:00.000-04:00I'll respond for Vince Young. Here's what he had ...I'll respond for Vince Young. Here's what he had to say: "You want to see QB criticism? Go talk to the whitest of white QBs Rex Grossman. If that doesn't satisfy you, try Eli Manning. And if you're still not satisfied, try David Carr."<BR/><BR/>There, that's his statement. It's 2007 and from a media perspective QBs, black or white, are under immense pressure. <BR/><BR/>Now, of course, in Philadelphia that pressure is increased dramatically. We are talking about a city that booed Santa Claus, cheered for Michael Irvin when he was taken off the field on a stretcher, and threw batteries at JD Drew. In my view, the real issue in the past with black quarterbacks was not with the media but instead with the football establishment itself, which harbored seriously racist views towards black QBs. That has changed now, and people like Michael Wilbon et al getting upset with Vince Young for not coming out stronger on this issue are part of the meta-culture that is today's mainstream media.HornsFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735797061332939831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-12650605675260408382007-09-21T16:42:00.000-04:002007-09-21T16:42:00.000-04:00Ya'll see Beano Cook's rant on ESPN.com? in this ...Ya'll see Beano Cook's rant on ESPN.com? in this week's college football preview page.<BR/><BR/>Basically...to insinuate that Notre Dame fired Willingham for racial reasons is completely shameful. It was cuz Willingham couldn't recruit.<BR/><BR/>...<BR/>didn't willingham get Quinn, Samwhatever, Zbikowski, etc.?rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-490598278698143092007-09-21T15:45:00.000-04:002007-09-21T15:45:00.000-04:00Anyone else find it ironic that the NFL asked the ...Anyone else find it ironic that the NFL asked the Pats for all video and evidence after the game with the Chargers?<BR/><BR/>Now, I am not saying the Pats cheated in that game but they did play them in the play-offs last season so who is to say they did not have anything from that game?danwise1856https://www.blogger.com/profile/17327190301668263115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-10944532755117172342007-09-21T15:23:00.000-04:002007-09-21T15:23:00.000-04:00I think the RAYS across the front makes 'em look l...I think the RAYS across the front makes 'em look like softball uniforms sponsored by a local pizza joint, sorry.Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-24088332023293137782007-09-21T15:18:00.000-04:002007-09-21T15:18:00.000-04:00Sheik...I think it is no coinicdence that Orlando ...Sheik...<BR/><BR/>I think it is no coinicdence that Orlando has used the Rays nickname for years with similar colors...<BR/><BR/>I have a feeling there will be a major change in location soon too. At least for partial season.Trey (formerly TF)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16016679366233865869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-14397256521619269782007-09-21T15:10:00.000-04:002007-09-21T15:10:00.000-04:00Anyone see the new uniforms for the Rays next year...Anyone see the new uniforms for the Rays next year. Man they get rid of the Devil in their name and get rid of the green in the uniforms. This sucks.The heroin sheikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860402732123149415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-91544475416217244392007-09-21T14:55:00.000-04:002007-09-21T14:55:00.000-04:00I would love to see the Indians in a World Series ...I would love to see the Indians in a World Series game...I've only been to Division Series and ALCS games. Those were great.<BR/><BR/>The Browns in the Super Bowl (2012)<BR/><BR/>I'd like to go to the Super Bowl just to be in the atmosphere of it all, but it will never come to Cleveland and I'm not travelling for one unless the Browns are in it.<BR/><BR/>BCS Championship game--preferably with the Buckeyes playing in it.<BR/><BR/>A game at Wrigley Field<BR/><BR/>The Masters or at least Firestone since it's only about an hour from meJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071405721004631626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-70790052394161239152007-09-21T14:49:00.000-04:002007-09-21T14:49:00.000-04:00Dan, it's awesome that you found that quote and ha...Dan, it's awesome that you found that quote and had that reaction to Vince Young in the same post linking to the Rumor Mill on PFT, which still has this from yesterday: <BR/><BR/>"I really feel like myself, black or white quarterbacks, we all go through something because that is the life of a quarterback,'' Young said Wednesday, according to the Nashville Tennessean. "You have to be able to handle all the pressure and you have to be able to handle the losses and you have to be able to handle the media saying this about you.<BR/><BR/>"If you can't handle it, then you have to get off that position and go play something else."<BR/><BR/>Seems honest enough. <BR/><BR/>Also, I don't think the 'Canes are schizo at all. They got beaten up by a much deeper Oklahoma team and beat up on a Texas A&M team that has a similar talent level to Miami. The only question coming out of that game last night for me is: Who's coaching the Aggies next year? And all the positive stories about Randy Shannon remind me of all the positive stories about Larry Coker when he took over and all the positive stories about Butch davis when he took over. It's easy to like the 'Canes when they are rising. See how you feel in 3 years when they're in the midst of their next 30-game win streak.<BR/><BR/>SDW: You can't prove a negative.starkweatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067659960128584230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-29773971166383002862007-09-21T14:20:00.000-04:002007-09-21T14:20:00.000-04:00My fav events that I have attended:1) AS Roma vs. ...My fav events that I have attended:<BR/><BR/>1) AS Roma vs. Inter Milan - Stadio Olympico, Roma<BR/>2) 1995 Indians vs. Orioles - Ripken 2,133 (no rain outs in Baltimore, damn you O's) and the same night the Tribe clinched the division title for the first time in 45 years (I believe). The Jake was shaking.<BR/>3) Super Bowl @ Rose Bowl - Cowboys vs. Bills - The Don Beebe game.<BR/>4) Game 6: 1995 WS Indians vs. Braves (Just because I always wanted to see a WS game)<BR/><BR/>I have been fortunate to travel and see many events. Olympic Baseball, USC football, Wrigley Field (not top five because I haven't been to a WS game there), Fenway, HR Derby & the All Star game at the Murph in San Diego.....<BR/><BR/>I have a long and distinguished list.chitown italianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005966579859344446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-372330196170593712007-09-21T13:54:00.000-04:002007-09-21T13:54:00.000-04:00Late but here is my list of top 5 sporting events ...Late but here is my list of top 5 sporting events to see:<BR/><BR/>1. Tour de France on a mountain drinking heavily with people from all over the world.<BR/>2. Rugby World Cup and drinking in a bar with all the fans after the game.<BR/>3. Bleachers (or anywhere) in Yankee Stadium for a World Series game - maybe this year?<BR/>4. Seeing Syracuse play in a final Four in the NCAA tournament.<BR/>5. Superbowl - any teams but preferably the Jets (maybe in 2035?)<BR/><BR/>Best sporting event ever for me was watching my son in middle school win the 2nd heat of a 200m race at a track meet. My little guy is a pretty good athlete and was reguarly the high scorer in his CYO league basketball, he ran 2nd fastest on the 7th grade cross country team recently out of 30 kids. My older son had a lot of developmental issues and never played sports before running track. I was just glad he was on the team. I almost lost it watching him just thinking about everything we had been through.<BR/><BR/>That is why when I saw Joba Chamberlain's Dad sitting in his wheelchair, crying in the stands when he saw his son pitch against KC this year, I thought that was the greatest sports moment of the year.CycleDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933822029791530613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-57781488537416560572007-09-21T12:45:00.000-04:002007-09-21T12:45:00.000-04:00future~ I read a great article about Randy Shannon...future~ I read a great article about Randy Shannon in SI last week...it definitely changed my tune!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071405721004631626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-79124657097088874552007-09-21T12:36:00.000-04:002007-09-21T12:36:00.000-04:00I have never been a fan of The U but after reading...I have never been a fan of The U but after reading this great article on <A HREF="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/09/04/shannon0910/ " REL="nofollow">Randy Shannon</A> I might change my tune on the 'Canes.futurelegendvinceyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175243502967953702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-74907698540475078752007-09-21T12:28:00.000-04:002007-09-21T12:28:00.000-04:00If your team is in the super bowl it is great. I ...If your team is in the super bowl it is great. I saw the Bucs win and it was amazing. I do agree that it is way too corporate. <BR/><BR/>The triple crown of surfing is four tournaments in hawaii. Pipeline, Sunset beach, Waimea, and the Vans Hawaiian pro. They hold everyone but the Waimea tournament every year. Waimea is only when the waves are over 20 feet. <BR/><BR/>Weirdest thing is that I lived like an hour or so from Daytona for years and never made it to a race. I should put that on my list of things I need to see.<BR/><BR/>Soccer matches are by far the most intense sporting events I have been to. If the teams are good and they hate each other it is even better. I think that is why Rangers v. Celtic are always so crazy. Pretty much the winner of this wins the Scottish league most years. However if Motherwell gets to qualify for European play next season my dad and I are there.The heroin sheikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860402732123149415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-46232418612826862702007-09-21T11:55:00.000-04:002007-09-21T11:55:00.000-04:00I've got to agree on the Superbowl. It sucks live...I've got to agree on the Superbowl. It sucks live -- no real fans, entirely corporate, and no commercials (which, let's face it, is about all some SB are good for).<BR/><BR/>My top 5:<BR/>1. NFL Conference Championship game (preferably at Lambeau -- even though I hate the Packers)<BR/>2. Final Four<BR/>3. World Cup (I hate soccer, but am going to South Africa for WC 2010)<BR/>4. Rugby World Cup (NZ 2011, here I come)<BR/>5. World Series Game in Bleachers at Wrigley Field* (this is actually my #1, but since I don't think it will ever happen, why rank it higher?)<BR/><BR/>We had a great post a while back about best sports event we have seen in person. I won't go back to that topic, but I will recommend to anyone to add an Army vs. Navy Football Game to their list of things they want to see if it isn't there already. It's an absolutely overpowering event with great spirit, rivalry, intensity, pageantry, and comradarie all rolled into one. It's in Baltimore this year, but I would recommend going in Philly -- a city that completely embraces the game.Natsfan74https://www.blogger.com/profile/02774593132826810650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-74133604973346142492007-09-21T11:29:00.000-04:002007-09-21T11:29:00.000-04:00Ok, seriously, you want an intellectual answer fro...Ok, seriously, you want an intellectual answer from Vince Young? This is the same guy that got the lowest score ever on the Wonderlic exam...ever. Appropriate expectations.Melbyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552544565694159257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-72097871972310822752007-09-21T11:26:00.000-04:002007-09-21T11:26:00.000-04:00Just to add, of the events I've been to the Final ...Just to add, of the events I've been to the Final Four blows everything away.<BR/><BR/>That Saturday was completely insane.Trey (formerly TF)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16016679366233865869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-7906231120167956102007-09-21T11:23:00.000-04:002007-09-21T11:23:00.000-04:00CMFost said... My Four Sporting events that I woul...<I>CMFost said... <BR/>My Four Sporting events that I would want to attend.<BR/><BR/>1. Super Bowl<BR/>2. Ryder Cup - Been there<BR/>3. World Cup Soccer Final<BR/>4. Any game 7 of the finals(NBA,NHL,MLB) - been to an NH</I><BR/><BR/>I've been to 3 of the listed. Honestly, the Super Bowl isn't that great. It's so stale and corporate that you kinda lose the feeling that there is even a game. The parties are fun don't get me wrong, but you completely lose fact that their is a game that all this leads up to.<BR/><BR/>My 4:<BR/><BR/>1) A big game at Cameron Indoor<BR/>2) The Masters<BR/>3) The Rose Bowl<BR/>4) A NFL Conference Championship gameTrey (formerly TF)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16016679366233865869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-68952942070090717852007-09-21T11:13:00.000-04:002007-09-21T11:13:00.000-04:00Most. Biased. Column. Ever.The League says "Bad Pa...Most. Biased. Column. Ever.<BR/><BR/>The League says "Bad Patriots. No Biscuit (750K in fines, and an unprecedented first round draft pick) ! Turn over all your spying tapes so we can destroy them."<BR/><BR/>(Patriots turn over tapes, league confirms tapes are as advertised and there were no hidden tapes)<BR/><BR/>League: and don't do it again! (destroys tapes as promised)<BR/><BR/>Conspiracy Theorists: OMGWTFBBQ! The league is hiding something!<BR/><BR/>You know why Shanoff, Easterbrook and others are so pissed about the League saying there's no evidence for the Jets pile on and closing the case on spygate?<BR/><BR/>Because they had the idea they could be lazy and spin this story for months on end.. After all, the league's already had one tape mysteriously leak out, which fed the controversy.<BR/><BR/>So this attitude is just disappointment that they won't have multiple future columns already written for themDavid "SirFozzie" Yellopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860698071617675175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-10761853710860150762007-09-21T10:44:00.000-04:002007-09-21T10:44:00.000-04:00Dan.Ole Miss V Florida isn't a big game. :pDan.<BR/>Ole Miss V Florida isn't a big game. :prafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-13681628250605817612007-09-21T10:28:00.000-04:002007-09-21T10:28:00.000-04:00I agree completely with Matt. VY's job descriptio...I agree completely with Matt. VY's job description has nothing to do with defending or attacking another black quarterback's words or credentials or anything else. His job is to win on Sunday. <BR/><BR/>Frankly, if I'm Bud Adams or a Titans fan - and I'm neither - I'm happier than a pig in shit about his response. <BR/><BR/>As for Patriotgate (or whatever the hell we're calling it), full whatever. I don't see what the league had to gain by destroying the tapes, but I don't see what they had to lose, either. And face it: there's plenty of evidence that the attacks on 9/11 were NOT orchestrated by the government, and the conspiracy theorists are still at it. People are going to believe what they're going to believe (especially football fans, like Raiders fans who think EVERYTHING is set up by the league for them to fail), no matter what you or I or anyone else says about it.SDWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665850204985086099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-85905823993010759872007-09-21T10:21:00.000-04:002007-09-21T10:21:00.000-04:00So the PGA instituted a PEDs detection program for...So the PGA instituted a PEDs detection program for next season. Does that mean the likes of Rory Sabbatini and Jon Daly get a pass because their "drug(s) of choice" are not exactly performance "enhancing"? More like "performance impeding".Jingoisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269679565181077961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-64512762830380807632007-09-21T10:12:00.000-04:002007-09-21T10:12:00.000-04:00Way to overblow the Pats video destruction. As som...Way to overblow the Pats video destruction. As someone else mentioned, this was a violation of a league rule, not a violation of a federal law, so suggesting a Congressional hearing is absurd. Well, it's absurd even in regard to MLB PEDs, I'd rather have my tax dollars pay for something more useful than policing athletes on the juice. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, what the league is saying is we know you cheat, everyone else cheats too, we didn't start enforcing the rules until this year, these tapes are from before this year, therefore we aren't going to punish you, but you can't have your toys back.toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15178545562003458118noreply@blogger.com