plenzmd1 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Ah, but poker is a sport, Kelly. All of the long hours, the training, the pregame preparation... 503508[/snapback] Heh, i watch the poker occasionally(always on the tivo). As a matter of fact was watching last night and the guy from Buffal wgo made it into the top 20 was wering a "more cowbell" T shirt at the table. Just thought I'd mention it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 You probably wouldn't shed a tear over a guy you've never heard of. Would you? To show a complete lack of sympathy toward a human being like Coward did was just stupid. His dislike for wrestling should have nothing to do with his opinion on someone dying. By the way - to accuse Guerrero of being a "drug and alcohol addict" is unfair. It is believed he died of a heart attack which was probably a result of his past addiction with pain killers but still, he was fired from the company at one point for being involved with that crap. He had to clean up to get rehired, which he did. 503352[/snapback] any avatars such as yours must be forwarded to me for personal approval. if it is from a website please forward link to that as well for additional investigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Here's my take on the whole situation. He doesn't think the story was newsworthy. That's fine, but why even talk about it if that's what you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Here's my take on the whole situation. He doesn't think the story was newsworthy. That's fine, but why even talk about it if that's what you think? 503737[/snapback] Uh, because he's on a radio show? What a nation of pussies we've become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Uh, because he's on a radio show? What a nation of pussies we've become. 503752[/snapback] And if he doesn't think something should be mentioned on his show, why does he mention it? When did we become a nation with no common sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 And if he doesn't think something should be mentioned on his show, why does he mention it? Perhaps to get the "Moron Tab and Apple Choir" all spun up? When did we become a nation with no common sense? 503766[/snapback] About the time that the populace started wasting more time and energy on their entertainment vices than they did paying attention to the screwing their government is giving them. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Perhaps to get the "Moron Tab and Apple Choir" all spun up? 503775[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Cowherd is heavy into hyperbole. He makes outrageous statements to get attention. That puts him close to the edge. If you're constantly close to the edge, the risk of falling off is very real. It sounds like he fell off. The only question is, how far down is it. Too far and he's dead (figuratively speaking). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I like his show...but I am stupid..carry on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 If wanting to show respect to those who have died makes you a moron, I guess that makes me a moron. For what it's worth, I have never listened to his show, so I didn't hear these comments. I just happen to think that it's prefectly reasonable for people to be upset when if a radio host disrespects someone who just died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 he said something to the effect of "i don't fell sorry for eddie guerrero... its not newsworthy... who cares if a wrestler dies" i believe the espn people had to disconnect their customer service phones today because of the obvious "feedback" they've received. 503265[/snapback] It may have been tasteless and classless to air these opinions on the radio but I have a hard time disagreeing with the guy. I find it hard to feel any sympathy when a famous person dies. I don't really know them and they sure as hell don't know me. When I see a month worth of TV coveage because a former Pres or International dignitary passes away I get annoyed. They may have been a great person but do we need to worship the ground they walk on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Say what you will about pro wrestling being fake, the results and storylines are, its called entertainment. These wrestlers train and take some serious punishment while in the ring, and just because the results are scripted they are not athletes? If a sports station (i.e. ESPN or TSN in Canada) can broadcast poker, or even dogshows (on TSN they do, not sure about ESPN) why can't a wrestlers death be put in the sports section. Heck, they put golf results in the sports section, what makes them athletes? The guy can have his opinion, but to say it the way he said it, it is just not appropriate at this time. They guys are humans too, they have friends, they have family. If the radio guy died, should we care about his death? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 If the radio guy died, should we care about his death? 503940[/snapback] Not unless you're related to him or named in the will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Pro wrestling takes great athleticism and a lof practice, but it's totally scripted. That's why ESPN doesn't ever report on it, and why Cowherd won't lose his job or even get reprimanded over his comments. Poker, while not a "sport," isn't scripted. And some of the sports anchors (Dan Patrick) don't think ESPN should be showing it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 They guys are humans too, they have friends, they have family. If the radio guy died, should we care about his death? 503940[/snapback] NO! (but I'm sort of a dick) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 It may have been tasteless and classless to air these opinions on the radio but I have a hard time disagreeing with the guy. I find it hard to feel any sympathy when a famous person dies. I don't really know them and they sure as hell don't know me. When I see a month worth of TV coveage because a former Pres or International dignitary passes away I get annoyed. They may have been a great person but do we need to worship the ground they walk on? 503937[/snapback] You may not have noticed but most electronic devices (Tivo being an obvious exception) have power buttons for such occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 In my perfect world, ESPN would just be Football, Baseball, Basketball and hockey. Everything else I don't watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 In my perfect world, ESPN would just be Football, Baseball, Basketball and hockey. Everything else I don't watch. 503952[/snapback] I'd add lacrosse and remove the NBA. Plus, I'd beef up coverage of minor league sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 You may not have noticed but most electronic devices (Tivo being an obvious exception) have power buttons for such occasions. 503947[/snapback] I get your point but I can't turn on the TV, get on the web, or listen to the airwaves without being innundated by thing they deem important to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I'd add lacrosse and remove the NBA. Plus, I'd beef up coverage of minor league sports. 503956[/snapback] Only if they cover my brothers team. (they really suck, though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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