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By Chip, 11-20-07
Oh c'mon Grandpa. This is not your father's NFL anymore. Tom Landry was boring. All the old school "tough guys" are now suffering from dementia or can't walk up a flat driveway. New rules in the NFL are necessary since 250 lb. linebackers can now run as fast as your Dad's NFL punt returners. Now get to your nearest Rascal Scooter store and drive that new baby to Costco and pick up a Vizzio High Def TV so you can enjoy today's NFL.
By sweed7, 11-20-07
Chip, I agree with the few facts in your comment BUT your juvenile smart ass remarks disclose that you have a lot of growing up to do! More light is spread by a Grandpa on a Rascal than a beaner still on his tricycle.
By Chip, 11-20-07
If you saw what Grandpa was really spreadin' on his Rascal you would change your opinion of beaners.
By To Sweed, 11-20-07
Dude, lighten' up and have a laugh.
By Kai Eiselein, 11-20-07
Of course the old school guys were boring, they were too tired or beat up to have the energy to run a dog fighting ring.
By Roscoe, 11-20-07
I think Butkus used to run a dog fighting operation. Out of 73 fights he only lost to one dog.
By Clarence Worly, 11-21-07
Right on Bob.
I played old school ball at Boise State in '80 (national champs 1AA) and started as a nose guard in the 95-96-97 seasons as a Rocky Mountain Reaper in the semi-pro league in Denver. We played for the love of the game and we kicked the shit out of each other. Yes, my back is broken and my fingers are crooked. That is called "paying the price".
I have not watched a pro game in two years. These kids are overpaid cry-babies with sand in their vaginas. The sense of entitlement makes me want to puke, but this problem isn't limited to football, it's across the board with these lazy-ass-whats in it for me- Gen-Xers.
BTW-Old school football boring??? Kindly go fuck yourselves- you know nothing about the spirit of the game.
By Chip, 11-21-07
You guys are so quick to tell someone to G.F.T. A very small percentage of NFL players are overpaid cry babies. Most of these guys train year around, desperately trying to stay in the kind of shape that will allow them to maintain a job in professional football. As for having a sense of entitlement you are making a blanket statement without any facts to back it up. I work long hours every week, never been unemployed, and for that I pay Direct TV for the pleasure of watching the NFL. It's my choice to pay for NFL, not an entitlement. My OPINION is that today's NFL is more exciting than what I watched 20 years ago. My OPINION is that the speed and emotion in today's NFL adds to the enjoyment. I would never tell someone I know nothing about to Go F themselves. Shame on you.
By Clarence Worly, 11-21-07
To reiterate- you know nothing about the spirit of the game and obviously, you never will.
Where did you play ball Chip? Madden '07 don't count.....
For the record-OPINIONS are just like assholes-we all got 'em and they all stink.
I do apologize for offending your delicate sensibilities, but I did say “kindly”.
By Chip, 11-21-07
I played football from the time I was old enough to stand. I played on lots made of gravel, uneven weed choked fields, and once in awhile on grass. I didn't get paid, I played for the love of the game. I played against guys that were alot bigger and stronger than me, but kept peeling my ass off the turf to get back up and pretend my head wasn't ringing like a bell. I didn't play college, semi pro, or pro football, nor have I ever played Madden. That doesn't disqualify me from knowing about the spirit of the game. My sensibilities aren't delicate you simply have no class. The old cliche you throw out regarding opinions is old and worn out. Try again Clarence.
By Bob Wire, 11-21-07
BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! These commentary pissing matches are just too common on the Web. Let's retreat to neutral corners, let our noses close up a bit, and smooth down our ruffled feathers. This is the internet. It's not real. We all are entitled to our opinions, of course, but when it degenerates into personal attacks, the fun is gone.

You know what kills me? If you guys ever met and got to know one another, you'd definitely hit it off. You're two of the sharpest guitar players I've had the pleasure of sharing a stage with, and even though you're cut from different cloth, you both have a lot more in common than you know.
By Golden Mean, 11-21-07
To Clarence - I read your comments to a glass of milk. Within 5 minutes, the milk turned to cheese, which is fine as it goes nicely with your whine.
By Chip, 11-21-07
But Bob - he started it!! Okay, I'll back off for you Bob. I have to get back to dusting my Bobblehead collection anyways.
By Bob Wire, 11-21-07
"Dusting my bobblehead." Is that what you call it now? ;-)
By K. Kristofferson, 11-21-07
"Dusting My Bobblehead" is a copywritten song written by me. I suggest you refrain from using that term. My legal team is on stand by.
By Golden Mean, 11-21-07
Speaking of dusting your bobble-head… One time when Clarence was at my house watching the game, he announced that he was going to use the restroom. I few minutes later, I noticed that my Joe Montana bobble-head was missing. When I got up to look for it, I could hear Clarence grunting away in the bathroom. I figured it was the chili and continued to look for Joe without any luck. About two weeks later Joe was back in his original spot (next to Bob Griese) but something wrong. Joe looked like a Mexican and the flies won’t stop swarming around his head. And, his bobble appears to be worn out. Needless to say, I blame Clarence and his wide Boise State stance.
By Clarence Worly, 11-22-07
Gentleman-
You are all correct. I have been whining and as Bob can attest, there has never been a point in my life that I have ever displayed even the smallest amount of class. Bob I apologize. Oh GM, you’re right about your Joe Mt. I used him and I used him good. But you should have checked your toothbrush as well.
By Golden Mean, 11-22-07
Clarence – Apologies are for pussies. And who’s this Bob guy? Am I expected to kiss his butt too? Since I’ve been brushing my teeth with your ass for the last couple of weeks, honestly, I don’t know enough about his diet to commit. And finally, don’t worry about Joe; my dog licked him back to his original luster when I was at work the other day.
By Golden Mean, 11-22-07
To Kris K – Maybe I’m mistaken, but didn’t you write “Me and Bobble Magee” too?
By Golden Mean, 11-22-07
Bobble heads a slappin’ time, Montana’s stuck in Clarence’s behind, Joe’s forever gunna smell like poo. Ah, Feces just another word for, nothing more than poo, nothing for me and Bobble Magee. - Nana na na, na na nana, na na nana na…
By K. Kristofferson, 11-22-07
My legal team has begun the process. We'll see you soon gentleman.
By ET, 11-22-07
Gents,
I agree with Bob. Sportsman in America have gone way over the top these days with all the chest beating and showboating. It's embarrasing.
I would like to encourage everyone to look into the sport of rugby... where the players refer to the referee as "sir" and he still has the final word. A game that teaches real teamwork...because how can you work as a team, when two guys are the only ones to touch the ball? Rugby is also a game that demands fitness AND strengh. I don't know how you can refer to any of these 400lb lineman as "Athletes"?
Look into it.
By Golden Mean, 11-22-07
To ET - Rugby sounds like a cool sport. What position would an ex-football nose guard with a Joe Montana Bobble-Head stuck in his butt play? Ps: I'm asking for a friend.
By Craig Moore, 11-23-07
While you guys were giving a spit shine to each other's bobbleheads, Arkansas just beat LSU.
By Chris, 11-24-07
I'm wondering if this column would read with such angry vitriol if the laughable Miami Dolphins weren't re-writing the book on athletic ineptness this season, hmmm?
By Craig Moore, 11-24-07
The South Beach Mammal Fish play like they think their helmets are ass cans and the lining in them is gasket material to cushion the fit.
By Golden Mean, 11-24-07
... he said ass cans.
By Craig Moore, 11-24-07
What is the difference between a UM cheerleader and a UM Grizzly football player?

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