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    Matt Barkley - QB - USC

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted

    For those who want us to pick Matt Barkley with our #8 pick.

     

    Have we learned nothing? I implore you, please digress by simply using history as a lesson.

     

    Mark Sanchez - Suuuuuuucks

    Matt Leinhart - Laugh out loud

    Carson Palmer - Had a minute or two of success

    Rob Johnson - This should be enough right here

    John David Booty - Who?

    Todd Marinovich - Yep

    Rodney Peete - Was a wonderful back up for many years

     

    Barkley is doomed and frankly hasn't shown much beyond what any of these other chumps have ever shown.

     

    Does any more need to be said?

     

    Can anyone name a successful QB from USC? Ever?

    I would like nothing more than go wildly off topic using history as my guide. But before I do I really must know, what do you think those words mean?

    When was the last time that things were good?

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted

    So why do you vote? Why do you have a pronounced political opinion?

     

    Everyone here discusses what they don't like about the controlling political establishment. That presupposes that they have a vision of what the nation should be like that Obama, Bush, or whomever has not created.

     

    I'm just want to know when was the last time that the nation was like what you want it to be again?

    Tough call since I was in jr high and high school at the time, but I would pick the mid to late 90s. It certainly seemed to me at the time that my parents, neighbors, family were all raking in some nice cash. 401Ks were cruising riding the upswing of the .com bubble. There were no worries of jihad or foreign threats. People were fat and happy, the nation was in the best fiscal shape in decades. At least thats my recollection of the period.

     

    Since entering the real world, I've only known sluggish economic growth, depression, and tepid recovery.

    TSW inside jokes

    in Off the Wall Archives

    Posted · Edited by Jauronimo

    Angels = Silver and Red???

     

    Booster's alcohol, drug or lack thereof meltdowns. Swinging at anyone that came within a foot of him.

    Followed by Booster's extreme indignation by any comment which could possibly be construed as offensive to any person or persons who live, lived or will live and the subsequent lecture about how hes a much better person than you.

    Obama's Cash For Clunkers Program Bad For The Environment

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted

    The bolded and underlined point above is about the extent to which I care about "Cash for Clunkers."

    Of course you don't get it. Because it is all about hustling you motherf@#$ers! Why do you think Bel, Bivens and Devoe have lunch with Seth Klarman and Howard Marks? My special lady Sprinkles and I just closed the biggest deal of our young lives, dressed in entirely in Eddie Bauer spring collection, cruising down the Beltway in an '02 Acura TL (fully paid off) sipping champagne.

     

    Chilis. Dive bar. Easy mac. Jerking off in your favorite tube sock.

     

    I was at the bar shake shakin' takin' 'em off

    And that night I played the wall

    Checkin' out the fellas the highs the lows

    Keepin' one eye open still clockin' 'em

    Still one particular girl that stood out from the rest

    Poison as can be how how is she

    Michael me and see and I'm runnin' the show

    Bell Biv DeVoe ha-ha ha-ha

    Now you know you're Slick blow

     

    Peace.

    Warm Fuzzies Over Televised Gay PDA

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted · Edited by Jauronimo

    I didn't see the kiss. I just read the article and it pissed me off. The gist of the article, that the bowler seemed to endorse, is that it's wonderful that gay PDA is becoming accepted and displayed on TV. I really don't get what's so unreasonable or "intolerant" about my stance on this.

    I don't think its the most rational thing you've written, but I never called you intolerant.

     

    I will be sure to take your name off the PPP Provincetown Pride Week e-vite

    Warm Fuzzies Over Televised Gay PDA

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted

    That's different because David Nelson's GF is hot. It's not the act that makes me uncomfortable; it's more the writer of the article who seems to have a highly satisfied case of the warm fuzzies over this. I've made it very clear that I have no problem with gay people doing whatever floats their boat. I have a gay cousin and I'm happy for her and her partner to do whatever makes them happy - I just don't want to see it. When I start making out with women in public (other than drunk in a bar) I'll wear my hypocrit hat.

     

    Another reason is kids. I'm not ready to explain homosexuality to my 5 year old. I love that people who preach tolerance are so intolerant of my decision to wait until she's old enough to understand things like this before they're thrust upon her.

     

    Also, as far as "root for gays", that's not to imply that if an athlete was gay it would be hard to root for him, it meant that this kind of "in your face" bull **** makes me less sympathetic of their cause.

    Is the writer also gay? If hes not, it would seem silly to lose sympathy to the gay cause due to the author's tone.

     

    Which part was the in your face BS? The kiss, the article, ESPN's coverage? Gotta tell you, I almost missed that little peck and probably would have had the article and your OP not specifically referenced it. Seems like you'repointing your frustration in the wrong direction.

    Warm Fuzzies Over Televised Gay PDA

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted · Edited by Jauronimo

    I don't like the "in your face" aspect of it. Like I said, I don't like straight people making out in public either. Gay PDA is a little worse because it's abnormal (sex is genetically and evolutionarily designed for reproduction - man + man or woman + woman is a misfiring of that function). Doesn't mean there's anything morally wrong with it, and it doesn't mean gay people should be belittled, but it "is what it is" and it is more disturbing to the average viewer that straight PDA (which again, I'm not okay with either), and that's based on scientific studies (I don't have a link but I heard it on Dr. Drew).

     

     

    Any particular reason? Do you have something of substance to add?

    I can't seem to recall any such visceral reaction from you before regarding PDA and its not like its absent in other sporting events of venues. Every golfer celebrates a title with a big embrace and a kiss from the wife. Football players do the same. You didn't find it hard to root for the Bills when David Nelson ran over to plant one on his cheerleader girlfriend at Texas Stadium. I asked questions in order to give you room to respond and explain more clearly before I jumped to conclusions. You still haven't cleared up whether its the author, bowler or his dude that makes it harder for you to "root for gays".

     

    You're typically pretty rational in my opinion, but the only thing I can take from this thread is that the sight of two men kissing makes you so uncomfortable that it actually makes it difficult for you to support their effort to gain acceptance. Why the hell were you watching bowling anyway?

    Warm Fuzzies Over Televised Gay PDA

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted · Edited by Jauronimo

    http://sports.yahoo....-233141613.html

     

     

     

    This kind of **** really burns me up. I have no problem with gay people being gay, or living a gay lifestyle; it has no effect on me whatsoever, and I don't even care if they want to get married. But gay PDA is not the same as straight PDA, neither of which is terribly appropriate.This douche bag writer gets a warm fuzzy feeling watching two guys make out (he probably scurried to nearest bathroom stall and rubbed one out after seeing this) but I could do without his feel good "open mindedness".

     

    For the record, I considered drilling a guy in the face on New Years for making out with a girl in front of my kid. Get a !@#$ing room. And just because you like to push another dude's stool in does not free you from the limitations inherent in a polite society.

    How are they different, why does it burn you up, in what way were you "rooting for gays" and how have either this man, his partner, or the author complicated your rooting interest in gays?

    Freddy wants to remain in a Bill, even if it means being backup

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted

    id imagine its some fluke bad luck, and maybe some minor technique cleanup.

     

    as someone mention, 2 were injuries.

     

    i wouldnt expect it to hamper him next year if i had to guess.

    I'm a little concerned about the redzone fumbles. Could it be a mental thing now that hes coughed a few up near the endzone? Wild speculation on my part, but when things like that start to happen in bunches I wonder.

    Russ Brandon named President/CEO

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted · Edited by Jauronimo

    Perhaps by blaming everyone, you can blame no one. But I don't see anywhere it is said that anyone but Ralph had final say--for HC and GM selection (those are the only real decisions we are concerned with at this point and germain to past failure). I don't believe major decisions were made without Ralph's consent by a guy like Littman or Overdorf and obviously not Nix. So that leaves Ralph. And his sidekick for many years Brandon.

     

    I would again ask: if Brandon is the man with the answers, why didn't he offer him to Ralph, who trusts Russ over all others, before now?

     

    As for your last paragraph, I understand what your are saying exactly. In fact, it is the genesis of my (merged) thread. It is the fate of the Bills fan to have to be happy with an alternative that amy not be very palatble, but is "better than what we had before". It seems that is always the best the organization can do.

     

    Is it better? If I was more convinced that Russ is the right guy who Ralph held back for these years, then yes--I absolutely say we are much better off. But I see no evidence to convince me.

     

    My guess is that if Ralph had passed away on New Year's Day and the Bills quickly announced that Russ Brandon would be taking over all Buffalo Bills major and final decision making, most here would be opining the timing of hiring a "real football guy" torun the team.

     

    Conversely, if someone here had suggested weeks ago that their end of the season "big anoouncement" will be that Russ Brandon will be the new king of the Bills with absolute final authority, many here would have greeted such a prediction with "ReallY??".

    I don't agree with your first assumption. I recall Nix being pretty involved in selecting Chan as head coach. I do not recall anything since the Levy era which would indicate that Russ was involved in any decisions regarding coaching or personnel. He was frequently involved in a sales capacity, meeting with coaches. Its a matter of pure speculation as to how much advice Russ provided Ralph on football matters.

     

    I don't see any evidence that RWS was holding RB back, either. Who says Russ has to have the answers? He stated unequivocally that he will not be involved in football operations. Hopefully we will see some addition by subtraction as RB, to use his favorite word, empowers his staff to do their jobs free from micro management and miserly meddling.

     

    You don't have to be happy with Russ Brandon assuming control, but in no way shape or form can increased transparency and clear organizational structure be anything other than a positive development. The results may get worse, but this is a far more effective way to run a franchise. Given that there is a clear organizational structure, I would conjecture that the Bills just improved their chances of attracting a competent head coach.

     

    I'm not particularly sold on RB, either. I like what he has had to say thus far, I'm encouraged by the vastly increased accountability and transparency at OBD, and I'm hoping he makes good on his promise to hire the best personnel and get the hell out of the way.

    Russ Brandon named President/CEO

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted

    The dreaded 3rd scenario! Well, Russ was the CEO and Ralph was the owner calling the shots until now. Everyone says how close the are and have been. Why wouldn't Ralph had heeded any good advice from Brandon all those years? Did he not trust Russ's judgement, or were they both in total agreement?

    You didn't try very hard. You just rephrased your last question and reaffirmed your belief that it was either Russ or Ralph behind these mercurial decisions.

     

    First, you'll need to clarify which shots or decisions you're referring to if we're going to discuss, but it would be more productive for you to consider the efficacy of a organization with poorly defined structure, responsibilities and accountability. If you've got 5 leaders, you've got none. Get my drift? Your all or nothing take is overly simplified, in my opinion.

     

    Taking this idea a step further, I would say that you don't have to be sold on RB or have any confidence in RB's ability whatsoever to still view this development as progress compared to the previous arrangement. Do you follow?

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