BuffaloBlood Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Mike and Mike this morning discussed T.O.s comments when he showed up to the volentary workouts. TO said that "I'm not the only guy to not show up to these things yet Im the only one the media picks at" (not an exact quote). Mike Greenberg said it rubbed him the wrong way because TO has spent so much time in his carreer seeking attention that he has no right to complain when he gets it. My complaint with Greenberg is twofold. 1. Why didnt you play the next sentance out of TOs mouth after the clip you played because he then said "but I understand it"!!! PLAY THE WHOLE CLIP ITS 2 FREAKING MINUTES! and 2. If your argument is that ESPN given TO this much attention for not showing up to volentary workouts because he has drawn so much attention to himself then where are the NFL Live discussions on Chad Johnson not showing to workouts? Where is the Mike and Mike talk about Chad Johnson not comming to volentary camp? Where are the endless ESPN.com articles on Ocho Cinco? The only mention he gets is "do we think he will be traded?" Why isnt he a cancer, a terrible teammate? And what freaking award for charitable work did Ocho win that caused him to miss some of camp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 who would've ever of thought that Bills fans would be defending T.O? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 There is no doubt that given the opportunity, the mainstream media, with good reason will always take the negative slant on TO. It is what it is...he has earned it in many, many ways. However, the fact the guy came in for voluntary workouts -- even for a few of them -- shows me he is at least making an effort to change a bit. I honestly think Buffalo may be a perfect place to spend 3 or 4 years and call it a career. He doesn't need anymore exposure -- he spits and the media is there to cover it--and if he can be part of a winner -- it will be a story like his come back from the dead Super Bowl with the Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLynchTrain Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Yeah, damn those "volentary" practices... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Yeah, damn those "volentary" practices... Sounds sort of explosive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 who would've ever of thought that Bills fans would be defending T.O? For the most part we defend our players. I love the extra attention. People saying it's desperation, T.O. is going to crush Edwards, etc. I hope that T.O. has a great season and that Edwards and Evans are right there with him. Just a big slap in the face of ESPN. F' em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACor58 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 A. Mike Greenberg is an overrated douchebag. The show is way better when Eric Kasilis (sp?) sits in for him. If I wanted to listen to a little B word whine for 4 hours I would kick my sister in the face. B. ESPN has made a living off covering T.O.s every move. They have a symbiotic relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 A. Mike Greenberg is an overrated douchebag. The show is way better when Eric Kasilis (sp?) sits in for him. If I wanted to listen to a little B word whine for 4 hours I would kick my sister in the face. B. ESPN has made a living off covering T.O.s every move. They have a symbiotic relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACor58 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 What does the pirate face mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobesBLO13 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Friggin ESPN . They are the national enquirer of sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 What does the pirate face mean? They were a bunch of guys that drank rum and looted ships. But I thought the sister part was hilarious but didn't know if I should laugh too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACor58 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 They were a bunch of guys that drank rum and looted ships. But I thought the sister part was hilarious but didn't know if I should laugh too hard. I see your pirate and raise you a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abqmarko Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I listened to the whole TO speech and he sounded surprisingly honest and like a pretty decent guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffery Lester Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 who would've ever of thought that Bills fans would be defending T.O? No S..t ,lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got_Wood Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 This is why, if Dick Jauron was smart, he would tell TO to opt out of answering too many media questions. Hide TO away or else the media will find a way to generate some sort of controversy. Pull a Marshawn media ban, or just say "no comment". It's not just ESPN who is after Owens, it's PFT, Yahoo Sports, and anyone who can get their hands on "new material". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 This is why, if Dick Jauron was smart, he would tell TO to opt out of answering too many media questions. Yeah, and if Jauron had TO do that, the media would still go crazy. "TO sulks and refuses to talk to the media." And the media hate it when they're ignored. I am now fully convinced that most of the bad press TO has gotten over the years has been media-created. Thanks ESPN for showing me the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berndogg Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I still think its cool to see people talking about the bills, especially in march and april. The huge ESPN ticker on top of ABC studios had "T.O. reports to voulantary workouts in buffalo" running across it the other day, when I passed it on the way to work I couldn't help but laugh a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBlood Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 I am now fully convinced that most of the bad press TO has gotten over the years has been media-created. Thanks ESPN for showing me the light. Yea one of my buddies is a big Cowboy fan and he has been saying this for the past 3 years and more and more I was beginning to believe him. TO was a jerk in San Fran and a bigger jerk in Philly but he wasnt bad in Dallas. The Romo Witten thing only came up because of the lossing and that little tomato faced prick Jason Garrett (most over paid man in sports). This ESPN needing a story so they make one up about TO thing is gonna get real old real quick. I will be the first to jump all over him if he really does something but this crap that Greenberg said is just that...... we should kick his sister in the face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Mike and Mike this morning discussed T.O.s comments when he showed up to the volentary workouts. TO said that "I'm not the only guy to not show up to these things yet Im the only one the media picks at" (not an exact quote). Mike Greenberg said it rubbed him the wrong way because TO has spent so much time in his carreer seeking attention that he has no right to complain when he gets it. My complaint with Greenberg is twofold. 1. Why didnt you play the next sentance out of TOs mouth after the clip you played because he then said "but I understand it"!!! PLAY THE WHOLE CLIP ITS 2 FREAKING MINUTES! and 2. If your argument is that ESPN given TO this much attention for not showing up to volentary workouts because he has drawn so much attention to himself then where are the NFL Live discussions on Chad Johnson not showing to workouts? Where is the Mike and Mike talk about Chad Johnson not comming to volentary camp? Where are the endless ESPN.com articles on Ocho Cinco? The only mention he gets is "do we think he will be traded?" Why isnt he a cancer, a terrible teammate? And what freaking award for charitable work did Ocho win that caused him to miss some of camp? I like Greenie. I don't always agree with him but I don't agree with anyone all the time. A lot of the time he's right about stuff but, I don't think he is here. I still like to hear differing views from commentators for the most part but, Mort can stick it. I see your pirate and raise you a I'll see your pirate and raise you to a This is why, if Dick Jauron was smart, he would tell TO to opt out of answering too many media questions. Hide TO away or else the media will find a way to generate some sort of controversy. Pull a Marshawn media ban, or just say "no comment". It's not just ESPN who is after Owens, it's PFT, Yahoo Sports, and anyone who can get their hands on "new material". That would be like telling a moth to stay away from the light. They won't hear you and they won't stop doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ1 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I like Greenie. I don't always agree with him but I don't agree with anyone all the time. A lot of the time he's right about stuff but, I don't think he is here. I still like to hear differing views from commentators for the most part but, Mort can stick it. I'll see your pirate and raise you to a That would be like telling a moth to stay away from the light. They won't hear you and they won't stop doing it. Like his moron minus idea of making the US all one time zone. And he's serious about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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