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Like many of you - at work, I don't bitch about my work load; I just do it. I don't make a big deal about going the extra mile; I just do it. I don't brag about the quality of my work; I just do it. While I appreciate it when my bosses or cohorts recognize my efforts, I don't strive to exceed to please them or seek praise; I just do it. Around the house, same thing. I have read your posts over the years on a variety of topics and I know a lot of you have the same ethic.

Well you know what, if you're like me, regardless of the appropriate humility and "right" attitude you display at work and home, there are times when you want to scream "F*** Yeah! I nailed it!" and break out into a touchdown dance to end all touchdown dances right in the middle of the office/living room.

Well, having just had one of those moments, I thought to myself "I KNOW I am not the only one who has these thoughts." Thus, I bring you the "Damn! I'm good!" thread.

We, your Warpath buds, will not judge you nor hold you to any required or appropriate decorum. Tell us about those accomplishments which made you happy - share the f'ing joy! It doesn't have to be one that was paricularly ground breaking or for which others recognized. In fact, it's more for those small, everyday victories that make you feel good about yourself regarldless of what bosses, coworkers, spouses, girlfriends, family members think.

Came in at the last minute with a great idea that saved the day? I want to know about it. Pulled an all-nighter that got the job done even though no one expected it? Tell me. Fixed the leaky pipe in the basement w/out the wife ever even noticing? Yo! I'm here and want to hear.

Say it loud, say it proud here! Share the f'ing awesomeness that is you.

I'm way more humble than you!

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So here is the inspiration for the thread.

Yesterday, I got an opinion from the Maryland Court of Special Appeal on a case I had been working on for 4 1/2 years. It wasn't a legally ground breaking case. A motor tort where a sink hole opened in the roadway causing an accident. It was factually intense - should we have known? did we conduct appropriate inspections? The law on the matter was broad and could be argued as applicable or not ten ways to Sunday. Procedurally, it was a nightmare, multiple parties, multiple claims, folks dropping out then coming back. Thousands of pages of documentation, a five day trial (10 days before Christmas!).

Early on in the case, the opposing attorney screwed up on a deadline ... a significant deadline but one which is court's will normally give you a pass on if you act appropriately. Well, he didn't and I leapt on it. I filed literally hundreds of pages of motions, some dense, legal writing - factually intensive cases require lots of legal analysis - and did so in [I]very[/I] short order. I basically outworked the guy in all phases of the game. At the end of the day, I was able to get the jury verdict overturned and get the win (which happens about .0001% of the time). On appeal, the briefs were mini-novels of legal analysis on multiple points of law. The Court's appellate opinion essentially dismissed all the other side's arguments, affirmed my victory on all counts and quoted my brief extensively. It was awesome!

People knew I had busted my ass on this one and gave the appropriate congrats. B/c the case has no particular signifigance going forward, however, it has already fallen off the radar. That's fine. I understand that. It's the way of the world.

But holy, f'ing sh**!! Did it feel f'ing good!! I will be on a high all week!!! Sometimes, I am too damn sexy for my shirt!

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@ Rat - probably, but this thread is for feeling good about not being humble.

As for the rest of you - Okay, folks ... I want to hear it.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;994930][B]Like many of you - at work, I don't bitch about my work load; I just do it. I don't make a big deal about going the extra mile; I just do it. I don't brag about the quality of my work; I just do it.[/B] While I appreciate it when my bosses or cohorts recognize my efforts, I don't strive to exceed to please them or seek praise; I just do it. Around the house, same thing. I have read your posts over the years on a variety of topics and I know a lot of you have the same ethic.

Well you know what, if you're like me, regardless of the appropriate humility and "right" attitude you display at work and home, there are times when you want to scream "F*** Yeah! I nailed it!" and break out into a touchdown dance to end all touchdown dances right in the middle of the office/living room.

Well, having just had one of those moments, I thought to myself "I KNOW I am not the only one who has these thoughts." Thus, I bring you the "Damn! I'm good!" thread.

We, your Warpath buds, will not judge you nor hold you to any required or appropriate decorum. Tell us about those accomplishments which made you happy - share the f'ing joy! It doesn't have to be one that was paricularly ground breaking or for which others recognized. In fact, it's more for those small, everyday victories that make you feel good about yourself regarldless of what bosses, coworkers, spouses, girlfriends, family members think.

Came in at the last minute with a great idea that saved the day? I want to know about it. Pulled an all-nighter that got the job done even though no one expected it? Tell me. Fixed the leaky pipe in the basement w/out the wife ever even noticing? Yo! I'm here and want to hear.

Say it loud, say it proud here! Share the f'ing awesomeness that is you.[/quote]

Mooby need not reply to this thread. I ked! =)

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I was told I would never get hired for an agency without a college degree and I broke the mold as one of the first agents hired without a degree. Its now pretty common.

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[quote=firstdown;994945]I was told I would never get hired for an agency without a college degree and I broke the mold as one of the first agents hired without a degree. [B]Its now pretty common.[/B][/quote]


What that agency realized they were over paying for over qualified help so after seeing a Chimp like you pull it off they dropped their standards.

Job well done Firstdown. The Insurance field thanks you.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;994934]So here is the inspiration for the thread.

Yesterday, I got an opinion from the Maryland Court of Special Appeal on a case I had been working on for 4 1/2 years. It wasn't a legally ground breaking case. A motor tort where a sink hole opened in the roadway causing an accident. It was factually intense - should we have known? did we conduct appropriate inspections? The law on the matter was broad and could be argued as applicable or not ten ways to Sunday. Procedurally, it was a nightmare, multiple parties, multiple claims, folks dropping out then coming back. Thousands of pages of documentation, a five day trial (10 days before Christmas!).

Early on in the case, the opposing attorney screwed up on a deadline ... a significant deadline but one which is court's will normally give you a pass on if you act appropriately. Well, he didn't and I leapt on it. I filed literally hundreds of pages of motions, some dense, legal writing - factually intensive cases require lots of legal analysis - and did so in [I]very[/I] short order. I basically outworked the guy in all phases of the game. At the end of the day, I was able to get the jury verdict overturned and get the win (which happens about .0001% of the time). On appeal, the briefs were mini-novels of legal analysis on multiple points of law. The Court's appellate opinion essentially dismissed all the other side's arguments, affirmed my victory on all counts and quoted my brief extensively. It was awesome!

People knew I had busted my ass on this one and gave the appropriate congrats. B/c the case has no particular signifigance going forward, however, it has already fallen off the radar. That's fine. I understand that. It's the way of the world.

But holy, f'ing sh**!! Did it feel f'ing good!! I will be on a high all week!!! Sometimes, I am too damn sexy for my shirt![/quote]

thats awesome. it always feels good to be working on something that long, 4 1/2 years, and finally feel victorious. especially with all the work in it.

Im would rate myself as average when it comes to being handy around the house, but I did take joy recently in taking apart a ceiling fan, fixing a part in the motor and putting it back together. that felt good.

Often my little highs comes from little tasks like you mentioned. Gardening has been something i really enjoy by raising certain plants, or harder to produce veggies...im also branching out to bonzi techniques in the last year.

I recently conquered a female at work too after she had dissed me for a year and half. Now [B]I[/B] let her pass.

Working on running has been hardest thing in the last year...gotten to 3 miles in 25 mins while dealing with planter faciatis. I want to get to 5K land, but damn its tough after 35 mins of straight running.

Go topic Joe

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Way to go Joe! It's great that you feel a glow from outworking your competition. It all sounds time-consuming and stressful and I'm glad that you can savor your proper reward - victory!

As for me, in the last few months I have had an article published in the most prestigious journal in my field, won a grant from the NEH, won a very competitive research fellowship, and won the last teaching award that I could win but had not yet won. Good year for me!

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Nice Lotus. Damn you and JR make me jealous cause yall really sound like you enjoy your work. that must be nice

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I was lost at sea and drank my own urine EIGHT times and didnt die!

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[quote=Lotus;994954]As for me, in the last few months I have had an article published in the most prestigious journal in my field, won a grant from the NEH, won a very competitive research fellowship, and won the last teaching award that I could win but had not yet won. Good year for me![/quote]

So, I am seeing multiple touchdown dances. Nice.

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[quote=mredskins;994948]What that agency realized they were over paying for over qualified help so after seeing a Chimp like you pull it off they dropped their standards.

Job well done Firstdown. The Insurance field thanks you.[/quote]

Ha, HA. Commision only.

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[quote=Lotus;994954]Way to go Joe! It's great that you feel a glow from outworking your competition. It all sounds time-consuming and stressful and I'm glad that you can savor your proper reward - victory!

As for me, in the last few months I have had an article published in the most prestigious journal in my field, won a grant from the NEH, won a very competitive research fellowship, and won the last teaching award that I could win but had not yet won. Good year for me![/quote]

Great job. Not sure why I have never had an article published in any journal.

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Just call me Mr. Under The Radar when it comes to my job.

I'm just good enough to stay off everyone's shit list, while not quite the over achiever type that brings you extra work and projects because you're on the superstar list.

I'm just your typical hard hat and lunch pail guy that will give you maximum moderate effort every day between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm. Overtime is for suckers, I'm salary bitch I'm not giving you one extra second of my time.

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[quote=Mattyk;994962]Just call me Mr. Under The Radar when it comes to my job.

I'm just good enough to stay off everyone's shit list, while not quite the over achiever type that brings you extra work and projects because you're on the superstar list.

I'm just your typical hard hat and lunch pail guy that will give you maximum moderate effort every day between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm. Overtime is for suckers, I'm salary bitch I'm not giving you one extra second of my time.[/quote]

i hear you work to live; not live to work.

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[quote=mredskins;994963]i hear you work to live; not live to work.[/quote]

I say that all the time

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[quote=firstdown;994945]I was told I would never get hired for an agency without a college degree and I broke the mold as one of the first agents hired without a degree. Its now pretty common.[/quote]

You should be proud of yourself, you're a trailblazer. :D


You're also somehow successfully running a business without Excel. I'm not sure how you're pulling it off but well done.

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[quote=mredskins;994939]Mooby need not reply to this thread. I ked! =)[/quote]

I wasn't going to, until I saw this. :( At least I can take solace in the fact that I outlasted my former boss, even if I have no future at my current job.

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[quote=mooby;994983]I wasn't going to, until I saw this. :( At least I can take solace in the fact that I outlasted my former boss, even if I have no future at my current job.[/quote]


LOL! True that.

you should work up to be a service adviser then service manager; those guys make pretty good money.

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[quote=Mattyk;994962]Just call me Mr. Under The Radar when it comes to my job.

I'm just good enough to stay off everyone's shit list, while not quite the over achiever type that brings you extra work and projects because you're on the superstar list.

I'm just your typical hard hat and lunch pail guy that will give you maximum moderate effort every day between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm. Overtime is for suckers, I'm salary bitch I'm not giving you one extra second of my time.[/quote]

A-****ing-men. My wife and I always talk about how we should feel guilty that we are often idle at our jobs. It's because we do them quickly, do them well and are out the ****ing door at 4:30.

You are damn right. We're not going to make extra work. Overtime is for suckers.

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My job involves financial, strategic, and business analysis so it's my job to find/evaluate opportunities and give the executives what they need to make a decision that makes more money. That stuff is a regular day at the office for me, but I identified one tiny one that felt like so much more. This insurer who shall remain nameless was underpaying us for a certain service. I noticed and worked through the channels to call them on it. They responded, I got on the phone with their guy and he was a serious asshole. He insisted the glitch was on our end, that we weren't coding claims properly, and yelled at me that I don't even know our own billing practices. Well I spent the better part of a Saturday morning compiling data proving that we were billing them for it.

They wound up paying us what they owed, about 80,000 bucks in all. A pittance for our business, it's an amount we'd barely even worry about. But that conference call felt REAL good, taking that same asshole through all the ways I was right, and all the ways he was wrong.

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[quote=TheMalcolmConnection;995024]A-****ing-men. My wife and I always talk about how we should feel guilty that we are often idle at our jobs. It's because we do them quickly, do them well and are out the ****ing door at 4:30.

You are damn right. We're not going to make extra work. Overtime is for suckers.[/quote]

Well, I'm certainly not a workaholic. I preach to my staff all the time that balance is important and that we make a big effort to get out by 5:00. But if you're idle during your 40 hours, the manager in me says you're not balanced, your scale leans too far to the side of not doing enough.

Now some of that is on your manager, he's clearly not filling up your day enough. But if you're not going to him and saying 'hey, I'm done my shit, you want me to do anything else?' then you're really never giving him a reason to promote you.

Maybe you're cool with that, and if that's the case more power to ya. But I like money. My balance is struck by busting my ass to do as much as I can during 8 - 5:30 - even if more than my job description requires. Then from then on it's family time. It's a work hard play hard mentality. If I'm at work I'm 100% engaged in the cause, and at home I'm 100% engaged in fun and leisure and time spent with family.

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By the way I should also say that I have a staff member who does her job really well but does not want to take on more work. I value her and wouldn't want to lose her. At the same time, I won't promote her. Which works out great for her and great for me, she likes her job, is content with her salary, and I know I'll get the fair amount of quality work out of her. The promotions will go to the ones who go out of their way to make my job easier. But she's still valued, and she's extremely happy.

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I did the climb the ladder thing. Got promoted after only being with the company for 4 years which is pretty unheard of. Stuck with it for over a year before I asked for my old job back. For me it was just wasn't worth it. All the extra hours and pressure, babysitting your staff, taking all the heat for your people when they didn't get their shit done, etc. So I got my old job back and got to keep my manager's pay. Not a bad deal.

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[quote=Schneed10;995034]Well, I'm certainly not a workaholic. I preach to my staff all the time that balance is important and that we make a big effort to get out by 5:00. But if you're idle during your 40 hours, the manager in me says you're not balanced, your scale leans too far to the side of not doing enough.

Now some of that is on your manager, he's clearly not filling up your day enough. But if you're not going to him and saying 'hey, I'm done my shit, you want me to do anything else?' then you're really never giving him a reason to promote you.

Maybe you're cool with that, and if that's the case more power to ya. But I like money. My balance is struck by busting my ass to do as much as I can during 8 - 5:30 - even if more than my job description requires. Then from then on it's family time. It's a work hard play hard mentality. If I'm at work I'm 100% engaged in the cause, and at home I'm 100% engaged in fun and leisure and time spent with family.[/quote]

Well, I was promoted to Director of Technology at the Law School here after doing just support stuff for a while. My first year here was spent getting the customer service up to snuff and making us totally PC and Mac compatible (I hate Macs, but half the student population had them). Maybe IT is different, but a lot of times I feel like it's a testament to the staff on how quiet we are. My staff is good at communication and keeps me in the loop of what's going on. I still make sure I do support because I'd go nuts if I couldn't help people fix stuff in my new job.

Now, do I answer emails until I go to bed? Most definitely. I never let someone wait to get an answer. But when it comes to 4:30, I'm out the door. If there's an emergency, sure, I'll come back in. With the exception of just keeping abreast of new technology, this job is really hard to "make work".

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When I first interviewed with the company I represent I was not hired. The mgr was a lady who ended up hiring three agents who I was more qualified than them. It took about a year but I got another interview and was hired. At the same time she was fired for covering up for one of the guys who she hired that was stealing money from the company. Her fire date was my hired date and I ran into her as she was walking out of a resturant. Boy was that a fun moment as I ask her if she was in need of a job and welcomed her to put in an application but not to expect much.

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[quote=Mattyk;995060]I did the climb the ladder thing. Got promoted after only being with the company for 4 years which is pretty unheard of. Stuck with it for over a year before I asked for my old job back. For me it was just wasn't worth it. All the extra hours and pressure, babysitting your staff, taking all the heat for your people when they didn't get their shit done, etc. So I got my old job back and got to keep my manager's pay. Not a bad deal.[/quote]

Perfect!

I am big on less responsibility and more money.

One of my big pet peeves at work are the go get her's. Oh lord really? they are so annoying. "I got here at 6 and stayed until 8". Wow proud of you.

"I am manager of XYZ department". Great enjoy the babysitting.

Too me give me a well paying job with low stress. I will still work hard for you but I am not wasting my days in a office environment trying to be the "best".

My dad is a straight up workaholic has a massed large amounts of wealth doing it. IT came at the price of my sister and I not knowing him that well growing up. He is retired now and we do a lot with him now and he realizes to a degree that all those accomplishment really don't mean much now.

You might be the Bee's Knee's right now at XYZ busting your ass but someday you will move on and they will forget you. Put you and your family first in what ever you do; if you do a good job with them they will never forgot you.

Another gear wrench of mine is folks that think they are bad ass because of their job title. You have seen them at parties "oh hold on important work call got take it." Please get over yourself I have meet more interesting fry guys then corp big wigs in my lifetime.

One more; sorry; how much is enough? At what point do you have to keep killing yourself for more material things. "I will not stop until this home is covered in granite from floor to ceiling!"

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guys, guys ....

You're losing the spirit here. Seriously, whether they are work related or not, what are the accomplishments that may (or may not) go unnoticed by others but have made you damn proud of yourself? It's not supposed to be about who works hard, what choices we have made in life or who is the most competent (that would be me anyway) - it's supposed to be about those little accomplishments in life that make you say to yourself "F*** yeah! I just kicked ass." Share the joy folks, share the joy!

Everybody is different, and has different accomplishments that make them feel like, just for one shining moment, they are the most talented so and so at something. Here is the place to brag, boast and do the touchdown dance you so desparately want to do. Keep it happy folks.

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I became director of an academic unit at a major university at the age of 33, my wife did the same at the age of 31. We are both very proud of that. I hope in two or so years I can post here when I get my Ph.D. in Education Policy. :)

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[quote=JoeRedskin;995119]guys, guys ....

You're losing the spirit here. Seriously, whether they are work related or not, what are the accomplishments that may (or may not) go unnoticed by others but have made you damn proud of yourself? It's not supposed to be about who works hard, what choices we have made in life or who is the most competent (that would be me anyway) - it's supposed to be about those little accomplishments in life that make you say to yourself "F*** yeah! I just kicked ass." Share the joy folks, share the joy!

Everybody is different, and has different accomplishments that make them feel like, just for one shining moment, they are the most talented so and so at something. Here is the place to brag, boast and do the touchdown dance you so desparately want to do. Keep it happy folks.[/quote]

Gotcha!

This know it all in my office bought a new family car last night and was bragging about it this morning. IT was a 2010 Jeep 4 door.

She is just a bitch is the only way I can describe her.

I printed off this article:

[url=http://www.nbcnews.com/business/buckle-most-dangerous-cars-us-810897]Buckle up! The most dangerous cars in the US - Business on NBCNews.com[/url]

Then at lunch time I stopped at Safeway and bought a bag of chips and some dip. Got back and put out the chips, dip and placed the print article by them on the office snack table. Emailed everyone "Chips and Dips to help us through a boring Friday afternoon". Like dogs they all went for it.

Folks started leafing through the article and were like "Heidi your new car is listed as one of the most dangerous ones out there." She had a oh shit look on her face and ran back to her cube to call her husband.

Good times. I had a big smile on my face afterwards as I ate my chips and dip.

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[quote=Ruhskins;995131]I became director of an academic unit at a major university at the age of 33, my wife did the same at the age of 31. We are both very proud of that. I hope in two or so years I can post here when I get my Ph.D. in Education Policy. :)[/quote]

Good job Ruh! Very impressive.

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one time I was playing HiHo CherryO with my niece, and I won. Yeah!



LOL

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Sorry JR didn't mean to steal your thread's thunder.

Pat myself on the back time. After being the ultimate college slacker for a few years and failing out of school multiple times, yes multiple times, from multiple schools no less, I finally got my shit in order and went on to get an MBA with a couple of Dean's list honors along the way. Yeah I was pretty proud of that. I was basically a bust that turned things around and went to the Hall of Fame.

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[quote=Mattyk;995138]Pat myself on the back time. After being the ultimate college slacker for a few years and failing out of school multiple times, yes multiple times, from multiple schools no less, [B]I finally got my shit in order and went on to get an MBA with a couple of Dean's list honors along the way. [/B] Yeah I was pretty proud of that. I was basically a bust that turned things around and went to the Hall of Fame.[/quote]

I am betting you were doing the touchdown dance inside your head as walked across the stage to get your diploma.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;995137]one time I was playing HiHo CherryO with my niece, and I won. Yeah![/quote]

See, the others think you are just mocking the thread. I know that, for you, this was an actual accomplishment in which you take great pride.

[QUOTE=JoeRedskin;995140]See, the others think you are just mocking the thread. I know that, for you, this was an actual accomplishment in which you take great pride.[/QUOTE]

heck yeah! She's a darn tuff hi ho cherryo player.

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[quote=Mattyk;995060]I did the climb the ladder thing. Got promoted after only being with the company for 4 years which is pretty unheard of. Stuck with it for over a year before I asked for my old job back. For me it was just wasn't worth it. All the extra hours and pressure, babysitting your staff, taking all the heat for your people when they didn't get their shit done, etc. So I got my old job back and got to keep my manager's pay. Not a bad deal.[/quote]

That especially works out in your case, being mortgage free. I'd do things the same way if I were in your shoes, methinks.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;995139]I am betting you were doing the touchdown dance inside your head as walked across the stage to get your diploma.[/quote]

I should have gone prime time and done the Deion dance across the stage, I'm more of a toss the ball to the ref kinda guy though