Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Babatunde Aiyegbusi's T-shirt declares "I'M KIND OF A BIG DEAL," as if anyone in this shopping complex coffee shop wouldn't have noticed. The massive Polish offensive tackle is listed at 6-9 and 351 pounds on the Minnesota Vikings' roster, and his American dream is outsized to match, weeks after he became one of the most improbable prospects ever to ink an NFL contract. "He was like, 'Are you not happy?' I said, 'I will be happy when I put (Houston Texans star) J.J. Watt to the ground.'' http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/vikings/2015/04/15/poland-babatunde-aiyegbusi-gives-vikings-big-presence/25835371/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Yea but how many 6'9" polish guys does it take to change a light bulb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Yea but how many 6'9" polish guys does it take to change a light bulb? Oneski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Yea but how many 6'9" polish guys does it take to change a light bulb? two. One to unscrew the old one and another to screw in the new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Yea but how many 6'9" polish guys does it take to change a light bulb? two. One to unscrew the old one and another to screw in the new one. Not cool here in Buffalo you just lost my respect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 As monumental of a man he maybe be, idc how big and strong you are if you're a terrible football player. Strength and size is no guarentee to translate to the field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) He can't be a native Pole with that name. Did he immigrate from Africa? http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/165222/babatunde-aiyegbusi-journeys-from-poland-with-nfl-dream no Warsaw "He was like, 'Are you not happy?' I said, 'I will be happy when I put (Houston Texans star) J.J. Watt to the ground.'' He might never play in the NFL, but no need to insult the young man Edited April 18, 2015 by ALF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/165222/babatunde-aiyegbusi-journeys-from-poland-with-nfl-dream no Warsaw "He was like, 'Are you not happy?' I said, 'I will be happy when I put (Houston Texans star) J.J. Watt to the ground.'' He might never play in the NFL, but no need to insult the young man How did I insult him? All I said was he didn't have a Polish name. Reading the article it says his dad is Nigerian. Hence the name, but he was born in Poland. Edited April 18, 2015 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/165222/babatunde-aiyegbusi-journeys-from-poland-with-nfl-dream no Warsaw "He was like, 'Are you not happy?' I said, 'I will be happy when I put (Houston Texans star) J.J. Watt to the ground.'' He might never play in the NFL, but no need to insult the young man calm down dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 calm down dude why ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 What's he gonna do when Watt blows past him, kills his QB, and is then doing the Nae Nae in his wake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurt Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Babatunde Aiyegbusi's T-shirt declares "I'M KIND OF A BIG DEAL," as if anyone in this shopping complex coffee shop wouldn't have noticed. The massive Polish offensive tackle is listed at 6-9 and 351 pounds on the Minnesota Vikings' roster, and his American dream is outsized to match, weeks after he became one of the most improbable prospects ever to ink an NFL contract. "He was like, 'Are you not happy?' I said, 'I will be happy when I put (Houston Texans star) J.J. Watt to the ground.'' http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/vikings/2015/04/15/poland-babatunde-aiyegbusi-gives-vikings-big-presence/25835371/ Just mention offense tackle list at 6-9 and 351 pounds is impressive enough. His nationality does not add to his resume. It is like saying EJ Manuel the black QB. It is not necessary. Big lineman doesn't automatically mean he can play. It reminds me of Mike Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Just mention offense tackle list at 6-9 and 351 pounds is impressive enough. His nationality does not add to his resume. It is like saying EJ Manuel the black QB. It is not necessary. Big lineman doesn't automatically mean he can play. It reminds me of Mike Williams. It reminds me of when Mandarich said (as a rookie) that he was going to rip Bruce Smith's face off. How did that work out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineMoxie Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) They refer to him as "Polish" not because he is of Polish decent (many of us are), but because he is a native of Poland. Incidentally, I had no idea that Janikowski was born in Poland. Edited April 18, 2015 by MaineMoxie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 why ? because you are jumping to unreasonable conclusions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Big deal. The Vikes had Brock Lesnar signed as a DLineman too. He flopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 They refer to him as "Polish" not because he is of Polish decent (many of us are), but because he is a native of Poland. Incidentally, I had no idea that Janikowski was born in Poland. I believe that USA article mentioned that his mother is Polish. Therefore he is of Polish descent. Surname notwithstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87168 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I believe that USA article mentioned that his mother is Polish. Therefore he is of Polish descent. Surname notwithstanding. but he is also of Nigerian descent. one does not negate the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Not cool here in Buffalo you just lost my respect I'm allowed. 100% Polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 Just mention offense tackle list at 6-9 and 351 pounds is impressive enough. His nationality does not add to his resume. It is like saying EJ Manuel the black QB. It is not necessary. Big lineman doesn't automatically mean he can play. It reminds me of Mike Williams. it's not that he is Polish (actually half) but that he actually comes from Poland that makes him unique as not many foreign born players make it to the NFL. Believe it or not in this PC fantasy world, ethnicity still is an important way of identifying ones self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 "He was like, 'Are you not happy?' I said, 'I will be happy when I put (Houston Texans star) final coat of wax on J.J. Watt's car and he gives me big tip to the ground.'' The more likely outcome of NFL career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BuffaloBill Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 It reminds me of when Mandarich said (as a rookie) that he was going to rip Bruce Smith's face off. How did that work out? Well.... For Bruce... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) Thought for sure this was going to be another Ivan Putski thread. Edited April 18, 2015 by ChevyVanMiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) because you are jumping to unreasonable conclusions? he does make a point, if those comments were made about backs or Arabs or most other nationalities people would "offended". I think a little good natured ribbing is fine as long as it doesn't get hateful. Thought for sure this was going to be another Ivan Putski thread. image.jpg Loved Putski, probably I was subconsciously reminded of him when I named the thread. Poland does a bevy of beauties https://www.google.com/search?q=justyna+gradek&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=LdIyVYrkCMH9ggSCsICoAw&ved=0CB4QsAQ&biw=1024&bih=471 Edited April 19, 2015 by Buffalo Barbarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Yea but how many 6'9" polish guys does it take to change a light bulb? None. If his wife can't change it herself, she can do the dishes in the dark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Well.... For Bruce... It occurred to me that many of our lucky posters are too young to remember this. Several years ago I had coffee with Jumbo Elliot and (what a surprise) was picking his brain about blockers. I will never forget his comments about Bruce. He drew a clear picture of what it was like to play against him, and Elliot was great imo. JJ Watt is one of only 3 other DEs that I put in a class with Bruce and a rookie is calling him out!?? History truly does repeat itself and if these two ever play, I would bet my car against 10 bucks that JJ kicks his ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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