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Subject: OT- What a great story
Posted by: Dave R
- Leader [12441623] Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 11:21
heard this on the radio last night and found the story in SI
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| 1 | Mike D
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Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 11:26
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Read a story about this last week Dave, though this one is very well-written and has some additional details. Truly amazing.
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| 2 | philflyboy
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Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 11:28
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that is a great story. Nice to see a team willing make this kid feel special.
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| 3 | roy2013
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Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 12:05
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My son and I saw this on a local Monday-Night Football wrap-up sports show the other night. The clip of him scoring, and then the quick soundbite with him afterwards, thinking they'd won because all his teammates were so excited for him, was something to see.
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| 4 | Addicted@work
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Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 12:22
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Thanks Dave,
I heard about this on the radio last week,
but couldn't find anything about it.
This is what the game is all about.
--Addicted--
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| 5 | James K Polk
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Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 13:06
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This was truly a cool thing. A nice change from all the other stories that make us jaded about sports.
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| 6 | Tree
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Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 13:10
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to me, what interests me the most, is Mark Madden's response. the guy has made a career of being a complete ass, and even ruined a fairly decent-paying "side" gig as a pro wrestling announcer because of his selfish, moronic ways.
peace,
Tree
will squeeze wrestling references in whenever possible...
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| 7 | DissFunkShun
ID: 31015120
Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 14:42
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Thanks Dave for a truly inspirational & heartwarming story. I can just imagine how fantastic this kid felt when he scored.
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| 8 | penngray
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Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 22:19
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I saw it on the ESPN highlights. AMAZING! just AMAZING! tears to your eyes type of AMAZING.
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| 9 | TaRhEElKiD
ID: 42109719
Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 22:44
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That is such a great story you almost can't help but to have tears of happiness. That is unbelievable. That is truly the play of the year.
I agree with Tree though...Mark Madden. What an a$$hole (I can't believe I'am not allowed to say that...I think we should make an exeption for this guy!). Have some compassion, dear lord!
THK
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| 10 | Perm Dude
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Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 22:46
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Some people just have a lot of stuff up the butt about sports, and don't see the larger picture.
Ass hole, indeed.
pd
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| 11 | blue hen
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Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 23:15
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Nice!
Kind of like my coach letting me bat against Kevin Mench in a 20-0 game. Well, not quite.
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| 12 | TaRhEElKiD
ID: 42109719
Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 23:16
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My friend sent this e-mail to CNNSI for Mark Madden:
Comments:
This is in response to that Donkey, Mark Madden's , comments about Jake Porter. Since I cannot locate his e-mail address ( interesting, bet he had to hide it with all the hate mail flowing in) I ask you to forward this to
him. Thanks.
Madden, you're a Donkey, flat out. You look like a Donkey, you talk like a donkey and you obviously know nothing; That's why you're from a 3rd rate sports town. Your comments about Jake Porter were not only distasteful, they were absolutely wrong. What is wrong with making a handicapped Kid's day by treating him like the human being he is. " Leave High School football alone, don't put the fix in"? what, did you have money on the game, you weasel? Get a life and get a real job, you Donkey. I know it must be hell living in Pittsburgh, but don't rip those coaches for actually having a heart. You Donkey.
LoL...I thought it was classic!
THK
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| 13 | Raider Guy
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Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 23:34
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His email is here.
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| 14 | blue hen
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Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 23:34
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What's wrong with being a donkey? They are definitely the most underrated animal out there.
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| 15 | Donkey Hunter
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Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 23:45
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Hey!
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| 16 | YOUNGBUCK
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Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 23:49
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Jack thought he came back to won the game lol What a retard!
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| 17 | TaRhEElKiD
ID: 42109719
Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 23:51
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YOUNGBUCK-
I wish you could be in his shoes for a day. You deserve no respect from anyone and may God have mercy on your pathetic soul.
THK
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| 18 | Perm Dude
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Thu, Nov 14, 2002, 23:52
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Youngbuck, your ability to continually make yourself look like an ass is an amazing saga on these boards. There are few threads in which you participate in which you aren't acting like an ass, taking offense that people are calling you an ass, or (like this one) both.
pd
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| 19 | rage_22@home
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 03:11
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Youngbuck,
You are a complete and utter troglodyte.
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| 20 | Lutefisker
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 03:41
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Man... This story had me in tears...
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| 21 | Addicted
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ID: 13182012
Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 05:06
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Here's another heartwarming story that I read in a local paper.
Coach Andy's Dedication
--Addicted--
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| 22 | Memphis Fan
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 05:15
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Depressing :/
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| 23 | Tree
ID: 1910511219
Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 06:37
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could youngbuck be....jake porter?!?!?!
nah...that's an insult to jake porter....
peace,
Tree
yes, YB, you're right, i am an ass, and no one asked my opinion...
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| 24 | vinsanity
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 07:26
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that is an amazing story. You can just see how one little kind act can make such a difference in the lives of others. Nice post.
and youngbuck, what do you gain from such a comment? If you really feel that story is stupid, I think you need to start thinking past yourself, and see the real world around you. Learn to be more compassionate, and put yourself in the shoes of others. I'm sure when people gang up on you and insult you, you don't feel good. If people began to be more patient with you, and instead of insulting you, tried to tolerate some of the things you say as long as you tried to hold most of it in, I'm sure you would appreciate that. Although you do deserve the retaliations of others when you post rude comments, it is sometimes nice to see when others are compassionate. Just like this story, yeah, he may not deserve to be on the field from a purely athletic stand-point, but there things more important than just sports. I think people here at rotoguru tried to be patient with you, gave yo second chances, but sometimes, people just don't have the patience to deal with rude comments all the time. Saying things that insult people just for amusment, and a cheap laugh just isn't funny in most people's eyes. At some point, people grow out of it, and sometimes, you just need to step back and realize this yourself. Be the bigger man, and don't bite back at the insults of others. Just apologize for your past mistakes and move on.
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| 25 | deepsnapper
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 10:05
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NBC's Today show interviewed Jake, his mom, & Coach Frantz this morning. They showed video of the touchdown run. It really was something special seeing the opposing team & the referees encouraging Jake to score. The crowd cheering was awesome too.
Couldn't agree with Vinsanity more. IMO, if I never saw another post from youngbuck, it'd be too soon.
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| 26 | ksoze
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 10:30
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Youngbuck only makes a moronic statement like that as a cry for attention. I think it's way past time that we all just completely ignore anything he says and pretend he doesn't exist.
Wonderfully insipiring story, by the way, thanks for the link.
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| 27 | Ender
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 10:56
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I agree with ksoze. It's at the point where we are falling for that garbage all the time. He just wants more threads derailed to a gripe session about him. His name is probably mentioned more often than the word "basketball" at this point. Just ignore him and stay on topic.
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| 28 | jedman in Utah
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 11:03
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Just saw the clip on Today also. (Hey, I'm on vacation waiting for the wife to get ready). Very inspiring and uplifting. All those kids will remember that night for the rest of their lives.
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| 29 | Farn
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 11:17
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"he may not deserve to be on the field from a purely athletic stand-point, but there things more important than just sports."- vinsanity
Great point vinsanity. Athletic talent is far from the most important thing in HS sports. HS sports don't provide paychecks and a means of living. HS sports are there to build characters, make young men and women into better people, and provide kids a place to get away from books and enjoy life. Jake Porter is doing just that.
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| 30 | Lutefisker
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 11:20
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Its a great point that there are different needs for different people.
Jake needed to be lifted up from his knees.
Mark Madden needs to be brought to his knees.
And Youngbuck needs to be put over someones knee.
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| 31 | Dave R
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 11:22
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Lutefisker
LOL
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| 32 | Mike D
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 12:11
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LMAO!
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| 33 | roy2013
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 12:38
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It's sad to me that almost 1/3 of the total posts on the thread are now about YOUNGBUCK, including mine. I agree with kzose and Ender, let's ignore his pleas for attention.:(
What impressed me most about this story when I saw it on TV was the reactions of Jake's teammates and the opposing players. It's their positive and genuine reactions as teenagers, most of whom are probably "Big Men on Campus" at their school, that make this story even more special.:)
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| 34 | blue hen
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 12:41
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So why not just ignore him?
Start a thread entitled "The Great Youngbuck Ignoration of 2002" and have it read thus:
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In response to Youngbuck's posting history, please be sure to follow these two simple steps every time you post:
1. Do not use the word "Youngbuck" in any thread, ever.
2. If Youngbuck ever posts, ignore it completely. Pretend the post was blank.
Do this for a week, and he'll go away.
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| 35 | ksoze
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 12:46
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Go for it bh.
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| 36 | roy2013
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 12:51
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:)
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| 37 | Farn
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 13:05
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i'm all for that bh. we will just keep "butting" it so people remember or see it for the first time.
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| 38 | blue hen
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 13:17
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Not "we". I will have no part in this other than participating.
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| 39 | TaRhEElKiD
ID: 42109719
Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 16:18
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Anybody know where I could get a clip of this run? I really would like to see it.
THK
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| 40 | deepsnapper
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 16:45
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THK - Link to Jake Porter video
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| 41 | Dave R
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 16:52
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deepsnapper, thanks. I tried to locate it but couldn't
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| 42 | Dave R
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Fri, Nov 15, 2002, 16:58
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and wow, read the articles in that link
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| 43 | GolfFreak
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Sat, Nov 16, 2002, 00:38
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mark.madden@abc.com
This is that guys email aka the Jerk
I sent him 1 and actual got a reply!
My point was that it builds character, friendship, pride , shows you how to work together.
of course im the idiot in his view! And to grow up and become a man. Due to the fact that i cryed when i say the story!
said i was the only Email he got on the subject.
I hope that i wasnt the only 1 to send this guy a message!
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| 44 | deepsnapper
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Sat, Nov 16, 2002, 00:59
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Dave R - I had to download the free MPG "RealOne" player to view the video. The links to do both is on the right side of the page linked in #40. It's a 30 sec. video.
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| 45 | Burnettsville
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Sat, Nov 16, 2002, 01:07
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I had a student with fragile X in my class last year. I am going to share the story and video with his current teacher. Inspirational!
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| 46 | Lutefisker
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Sat, Nov 16, 2002, 01:17
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the story is awesome...
the video is awesome...
the people that allowed this to happen are awesome...
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| 47 | Memphis Fan
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Sat, Nov 16, 2002, 02:22
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Insipring story.
"Steve Becvar contacted us after hearing about it on the Mike and Mike (ESPN Radio) Show," Frantz explained. "And the next thing you know, Jake had a signed photograph of Jerry West."
Jerry is the MAN! Go Grizz! :)
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| 48 | Tree
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Sat, Nov 16, 2002, 07:45
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reading *about* this story was one thing. reading the story was another. but actually seeing the video is what really brought this home to me.
sure, it's kinda like most other high school football tapes - grainy footage shot from the stands with a handheld, but man, when he crossed into the endzone, you could absolutely feel the sheer joy radiating off of him as he celebrating.
i always liked celebrations in football - from the California Quake to the Sack Dance to the Icky Shuffle, and everything in-between, and i hated when the NFL always seemed to clamp down on them.
lately though, i've really grown tired of the celebrations. a receiver makes a good catch on a 12-yard out pattern, and then spikes the ball. a special teams player makes a nice hit on the punt returner, then gets in the returners face and gives him a wagging finger. a cornerback slaps the ball away from a receiver, and then spends the next 45 seconds dancing like he wants to be in Christina Aguilara's new video "i'm a dirty whore, but at least i admit it."
these guys celebrate like it's going out of style for every little play they make, when they're just doing their jobs.
Sure, everyone once in a while i'll make a big sale at the office, and i'll hop on my desk and give a little Butter Churn or Smurf action, but not for the mundane. not for doing my job every day.
that's what made this video so special for me. it was someone celebrating, in absolute and genuine fashion. thanks for sharing it.
Tree
sorry about the length of this post, and me taking you on a journey to my own personal wussland...
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| 49 | Dave R
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Sat, Nov 16, 2002, 08:06
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Deepsnapper I mislead you I guess. I meant I had tried to find alink so I could post what you did.
Windows Media Player runs the video fine.
I also liked the 3 articles in the newspaper
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| 50 | Smackdown
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Sat, Nov 16, 2002, 08:59
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I saw this on The News w/ Brain Williams on CNBC. I thought is was a great story. I am sure the opposing teams Couch is now glad he decided to allow this to happen? Although it is touching.....I did not cry!
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| 52 | TF
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Sat, Nov 16, 2002, 11:46
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Tree,
its sounds like you've never actually played any sports. Although the wanton celebration gets old to you, they're not doing it for YOU!
The celebration is their way of getting into their jobs and pumping up their teammates.
Besides, a 12 yard completion means another set of downs, a ball slapped away on third down does have significance, and we know the effect a sack can have. As for doing their jobs, everyday they pratice. So game day does have significant meaning for them. Its not like they're doing the "dirty" dance in pratice everyday.
if you consider the number of times the corner gets to slap the ball away in a game, the event then becomes scarce and means something to THEM.
Since excessive celebrations are already controlled by the league, why call for constraint? Sports are entertainment. If some aspect ceases to entertain you, you have the right to "change the channel".
Peace,
TF
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| 53 | MNG@college
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Sat, Nov 16, 2002, 17:51
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Loved the story. Excellent, excellent. Less fortunate kids should have more of a chance. As the title says "What a Great Story"
Heartwarming.
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| 54 | deepsnapper
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Sat, Nov 16, 2002, 18:09
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Dave R - D'Oh! More like I misread. It's all good. :)
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| 55 | YOUNGBUCK
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Sat, Nov 16, 2002, 20:32
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POST #16 IS A IMPOSTER!!! THAT WASNT ME. I THOUGHT THAT WAS A GREAT STIORY ALSO.
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| 56 | LotsOOfPulp
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Sun, Nov 17, 2002, 04:28
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i know
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| 57 | Tree
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Sun, Nov 17, 2002, 08:33
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TF - actually i did play sports - for a long time...and it's perhaps the one sport which makes football's celebrations tame.
i played soccer for close to 16 years, before i decided working out every day in college was a whole lot less fun than drinking lots of beer, eatting tons of captain crunch peanut butter cereal with chocolate milk, and sitting around getting fat.
celebrations are without a doubt an important part of the game. after scoring a touchdown, or making a game-changing hit, by all means, dance the night away. i firmly believe in that.
but watch an NFL game today. it seems nearly every player who makes any tackle feels the need to do his J-Lo Flygirl impersonation.
it's a tackle dude. everytime i took the ball away from someone in soccer, did i kick up my heels and do a two-step? nope, because i was doing my job.
all i'm saying, is that there's no need to celebrate for doing your job. when you make a game-altering play, then that's cause for celebration. when you tackle the Wide Receiver after a 12-yard-gain, don't dance.
peace,
Tree
go watch some old tapes with Bill Bates. that dude made more important tackles than anyone i can remember in the 80s and 90s, and i dont think he ever danced.
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| 58 | KnicksFan
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Thu, Dec 12, 2002, 22:00
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butt
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