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Whoami
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08-03-2001

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 10:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
How awful!

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 12:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
That is so sad.

Legalboxer
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11-17-2003

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 1:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Legalboxer a private message Print Post    
he had turned his life around and grew up - like you are supposed to do at 24 with a 18 month old daughter - one of the most intelligent, respectful, and polite players out there - wary of the media but when he talked everyone listened - and there is a reason he was liked by every single teammate - he played hard on the field and earned all the praise he got - and regardless of how or why this happen, there is no reason for him to be killed - just as there is no reason for the other 100+ people killed today to lose their life -

Sean Taylor had a family he adored and he should still be HERE to teach his daughter all the things he planned to- and looked forwarded to doing with her - He was in the best place he ever wanted to be in and even just saying its a tragedy that he is no longer here is not strong enough words to reflect just how much of a lost this is - not on the team or nfl or sports but on his family and friends and all those he touched and could have touched more in the future.

its frustrating, sad, maddening and senseless - and who knows if anything good will come out of it -but as much as we all wish he was still here, he can not come back and so i only hope support continues far pass these next few days for his daughter, girlfriend, mother, father, little brother, sisters and all those closest to him who have memories we will never know of his humor, care, thought, and love.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 1:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Ita legal!

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 2:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
A local radio talk show host in Milwaukee questioned why Sean Taylor didn't have better security for his home.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 2:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Amen, legal

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 2:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
I totally agree Legal, and that's why I said kid. I am going to assume you are rational enough not to think my post was providing a reason why he should have been killed. It sounds like that is what you are implying with your response and that is not at all what I meant.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 6:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
Clinton Portis made the comment that athletes were more frequently becoming targets of break-ins. What is this world coming to? How sad is it that athletes will now have to hire security guards to protect their homes and loved ones from cold-hearted evil? I just shake my head and wonder what is within someone that they can kill a man over material possessions and take away a Daddy from his little girl?

Whoami
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08-03-2001

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 7:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
I've been trying to think of an appropriate way to pay tribute to Sean Taylor in my Football Pool Game. I was thinking of removing the Buffalo/Washington game from the list of picks this week. The reason behind this idea is that I don't want myself (or anyone) to "benefit" by the tragic loss, meaning that there is no way this loss isn't going to affect the way the Redskins play on Sunday. Either they will be fired up and play their hearts out to win in his memory, or they will be too shaken up and not play up to par. In picking the winner of this game, there is no way we can't take that into consideration, if even just subconciously, and eventually picking the game becomes a strategy in predicting the way this loss would impact the team. So, in removing the game from the list of picks, we assure that nobody can "benefit" (in scoring points in the game) by the tragedy.

What do you think? Is it an appropriate show of respect? Or, in removing the game, could it be a sign of trying to ignore it, thus ending up as disrespectful?

Whoami
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 6:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
Well, I guess I'll just leave things the way they are. With the picks deadline being so close, I don't want to hose anyone up. I'll just do my own prayers for the family/friends/etc, and leave it at that.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 6:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Sorry, Who ... just do what you think is best. Your intentions are what counts.

Legalboxer
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11-17-2003

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 9:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Legalboxer a private message Print Post    
Who - i think its a great idea and would support you either way - no harm no foul if its taken off the books this week - it will be a hard 10 days for the team with two games so close so who knows how they will play - and i am sure that will factor into how people pick just like they consider injuries etc to pick how good a team will be - but i think in this instance it is nice that you wanted to do something to acknowledge sean taylor - and maybe its good not to worry about the 40 points this week - if they win it wont be a glorious win and if they lose everyone will understand...

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 9:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Who, I saw your question and think it is a nice gesture to take that one game off in respect to Mr. Taylor. I didn't respond earlier because I am not playing in the pool this season and wasn't sure it was appropriate for me to weigh in, but that was my feeling when I read your post, FWIW.

Whoami
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 11:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the feedback! I think I will take it out of the lineup. And Hermie, your opinion matters whether you're playing this year or not. As does anyone's opinion. That's why I posted here first (with the rest of the discussion about the tragedy), instead of in the game folders.

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 11:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
This taken from Who's post in the picks thread:

"There is no way anyone picking this game can pick without taking into consideration this tragic event, and the impact it will have on the team."

I totally understand...however, just fyi...some of us make our picks really early...and even though mine weren't posted they were printed and highlighted on my desk...before the tragedy happened!

I totally understand your feelings on this..and support them, but wanted you to know. :-)

}

Whoami
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 11:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
I understand Scooter. I thought of that too. But of course I have to take the game off across the board, so it is equal for all.

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 11:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
oh no who...I totally understand!!! I just wanted you to know that my picks were made pre tradgey!!! :-)

All is good!!!

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - 12:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
I can't imagine playing with that on my mind. The game seems meaningless .

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 1:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
I saw an article interviewing Tank Johnson a couple of weeks ago. In it, he said one of the reasons he had guns in his home was because of all the home invasions that had happened to sports figures and other celebrities in the last few years and he wanted to protect his family.

He was made fun of for claiming he had guns for protection.

Of course, having the guns in the state where he did was illegal so he was in the wrong, but maybe his fears don't seem so farfetched now.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 1:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
Taylor's family visited the Redskins practice this week and told them it was OK for them to play football. That Sean would want them to continue. I thought that was a very classy thing for them to do.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 1:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
By the way if anyone can't see the game tonight because of the NFLN and the Cable dispute, give this site a look.

I saw a post somewhere the last few days that said you could watch the game on surfingthenet.com. I checked it out last night and may sign up when I get home from work. You have to pay, but it is a yearly fee. I think one year was 24.95. It had just about any tv program you wanted to watch and they claim ALL the sports events. Check it out.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 6:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
Grrr, why does Bryant Gumbel have to be one of the NFL network announcers? I like his brother so much better. To balance out my negative thought, I will say that Bryant does look alot thinner/fitter than his Today show days.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Friday, November 30, 2007 - 2:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
Gumbel was in rare form last night.


Twice called the Packers the Giants.

Twice referred to the Cowboy offense as the Packers.

Called Marion Barber, the Dallas running back, "the heart of the Greenbay offense."

After a Patrick Crayton kick return for Dallas, he said,"Green Bay will have good field position."

All this in the first quarter.

And the topper, he called Tony Romo, Rick Romo.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Friday, November 30, 2007 - 6:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
LOL! I just tuned him out and multi-tasked during the game.

I did catch that he totally talked over the ref's explaining the ruling on a challenge. They have a looooooong way to go in the broadcast booth. Cris Collinsworth must be so upset to be stuck with him on calling the games.

Wink
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10-06-2000

Saturday, December 01, 2007 - 9:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wink a private message Print Post    
Thank goodness Chris is knowledgeable and easy to listen to cause Gumbel is just totally out of his league. His brother is SO much better.