Lori Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 And while you noticed the tagline at the bottom, you didn't stop to look at the section title above the piece? You know, the one that says "Life," not "Sports"? After I clicked on the piece from the front page of TBD this morning, I decided it didn't belong there ... PRECISELY because I knew a thread like this would pop up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 And while you noticed the tagline at the bottom, you didn't stop to look at the section title above the piece? You know, the one that says "Life," not "Sports"? After I clicked on the piece from the front page of TBD this morning, I decided it didn't belong there ... PRECISELY because I knew a thread like this would pop up. If this was directed to me, then yes I suppose I did notice LIFE, but again I'm not that familiar with the paper, and I suppose a heading like that doesn't register as succinctly online as it would in hard copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_soul-dier Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 nobody cares about any of this crap as soon as lynch gets into the endzone against the seahawks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Can anyone confirm that the author is in fact the long lost son of Jerry Sullivan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 So you read the section of the paper written for high schoolers by high schoolers and then comment on how much they suck. This link is for you. Bryce who's a snappy 10 might be the next worhal. I like his avant garde style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haven Moses Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Kinda like reading Mikey's camp reports on that other site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Freak Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 This kid should be applauded for expressing himself regardless of whether or not you agree with it. I don't agree with everything the kid said but it takes alot of guts to put your opinions out there for everyone to read and he should be commended for that. I totally disagree. Just because someone has an opinion doesnt mean thay should earn a metal evry time they "express" themselves. Read, Learn, be advised & make a more fact based statement if its entirely necessary. Far too many people "express" themselves just to be heard but we can hear all kinds of slants if want to look for them. A forum like this - ok - But the Newspaper ? Enuff already !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Is it that hard to believe Marshawn's character is being questioned? I don't see where the young fella's story is that much out of line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I totally disagree. Just because someone has an opinion doesnt mean thay should earn a metal evry time they "express" themselves. Read, Learn, be advised & make a more fact based statement if its entirely necessary. Far too many people "express" themselves just to be heard but we can hear all kinds of slants if want to look for them. A forum like this - ok - But the Newspaper ? Enuff already !!! They rejected your article, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdaddy Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Holy crap, you guys are a bunch of mental midgets. Ever read the Opinion section of any newspaper? Bush sucks Bush is great Obama's a Muslim Obama's a Christian Hillary's a lesbo... This kid is no different. Read it, chuckle, and MOVE ON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 To paraphrase Raymond Duncan, "The best substitute for experience is being [fifteen]." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeOiler Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 That was a much more intelligent column, and a much better read compared to what we usually get from Jerry Sullivan. Breath of fresh air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cale Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I was just wondering who gave this 15 year-old the keys and a lisence to speak for all the Buffalo fans: Link And then there's the last sentence: "Otherwise, if he scores a touchdown in the postseason, it’ll feel pretty awkward." Really? REALLY!? Pretty...AWKWARD!? Yeah, me too. Lynch scoring a touchdown IN THE POSTSEASON, will be just like someone farting in church. Oh yeah, no validity at all for a kid to voice his disappointment about a role model. Nope he is the real idiot not the guy who actually hit someone and hid in his house for 3 weeks. Seems to me he has much right to have his article published in a public forum as much as folks who post here - Good Lord, you wonder why kids are disillusioned with adults and some of our hypocrisy. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Oh yeah, no validity at all for a kid to voice his disappointment about a role model. Nope he is the real idiot not the guy who actually hit someone and hid in his house for 3 weeks. Seems to me he has much right to have his article published in a public forum as much as folks who post here - Good Lord, you wonder why kids are disillusioned with adults and some of our hypocrisy.* C Well, unlike TSW, people pay money to receive hard copies of the Buffalo News. So, yeah, I think the quality of their content should be filtered. I'm sorry, but the "I would feel awkward" comment is the icing on the cake. That's not good writing. And it's certainly not insightful-let alone plausible. So, please explain to me why (other than the fact that he HAD AN OPINION-which means he has a pulse) this kid should be given public editorial reign to assert the moral fiber of Buffalo Fans. *I'm 23. If you consider me an adult in the sense that you're implying, then you friend would be the first person to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I totally disagree. Just because someone has an opinion doesnt mean thay should earn a metal evry time they "express" themselves. Read, Learn, be advised & make a more fact based statement if its entirely necessary. Far too many people "express" themselves just to be heard but we can hear all kinds of slants if want to look for them. A forum like this - ok - But the Newspaper ? Enuff already !!! I give this kid a zinc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdaddy Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Well, unlike TSW, people pay money to receive hard copies of the Buffalo News. So, yeah, I think the quality of their content should be filtered. I'm sorry, but the "I would feel awkward" comment is the icing on the cake. That's not good writing. And it's certainly not insightful-let alone plausible. So, please explain to me why (other than the fact that he HAD AN OPINION-which means he has a pulse) this kid should be given public editorial reign to assert the moral fiber of Buffalo Fans. *I'm 23. If you consider me an adult in the sense that you're implying, then you friend would be the first person to do so. Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billadelphia Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I give this kid a zinc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 nobody cares about any of this crap as soon as lynch gets into the endzone against the seahawks... I agree. Sure Lynch messed up by not coming forward sooner. How many people make mistakes? I do wonder what the "dancing lady" was doing to make him loose his focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Is it that hard to believe Marshawn's character is being questioned? I don't see where the young fella's story is that much out of line. Thanks for posting, Mr. Wagner. You've got a fine boy there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Thanks for posting, Mr. Wagner. You've got a fine boy there. He told me this mornong at breakfast he's changing his favorite team to the Dallas Cowboys because of character issues with the Buffalo Bills. So I put him up for adoption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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