It was very obvious...

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I hate him on a level that I thought unreachable by sport's standards. A hate that burns deep down in my soul.

And it isn't his fault. It's the media's and the fan's. Is it fair? No, but bitch I ain't fair.

I, too, hate him with a soul searing passion that is far out of proportion to his temporary existence as a football player. I, however, refuse to give him a free pass. The media and the fans may have fanned the flames and, at times, outright poured fuel on them. But he is the one who lit them in the first place with his off the field commentary and on-the-field antics.

- Sorry, his "celebrations" were taunts of his opponents and celebrations of his personal acheivement in a team game.

- In Philly, when the media showed up in droves on his driveway, did he do ANYTHING to dissuade the ensuing media circus.

- How many QB's did he throw under the bus?

- His latest sleeping and failure to prepare statements, just the kind of example I hold up for my son on how to take advantage of the gifts given to you.

On top of all that, he consistently plays the victim card as if he had nothing to do with the incredible scrutiny he has brought upon himself. He is the epitome of a poor sport and his failure to acknowledge his own selfishness enrages me.

Okay - done with my rant.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

I, too, hate him with a soul searing passion that is far out of proportion to his temporary existence as a football player. I, however, refuse to give him a free pass. The media and the fans may have fanned the flames and, at times, outright poured fuel on them. But he is the one who lit them in the first place with his off the field commentary and on-the-field antics.

- Sorry, his "celebrations" were taunts of his opponents and celebrations of his personal acheivement in a team game.

- In Philly, when the media showed up in droves on his driveway, did he do ANYTHING to dissuade the ensuing media circus.

- How many QB's did he throw under the bus?

- His latest sleeping and failure to prepare statements, just the kind of example I hold up for my son on how to take advantage of the gifts given to you.

On top of all that, he consistently plays the victim card as if he had nothing to do with the incredible scrutiny he has brought upon himself. He is the epitome of a poor sport and his failure to acknowledge his own selfishness enrages me.

Okay - done with my rant.

So your saying that when he scored that TD years back and went to stand on the Dallas star you did not get a laugh out of that?

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by firstdown

So your saying that when he scored that TD years back and went to stand on the Dallas star you did not get a laugh out of that?

As unpopular as this may sound to other Skins fans - no, I did not. In fact, it made me angry and all I could think was "What a selfish ass". It was the ultimate in unsportmanship. Owens actions were intended to taunt and show-up both the opposing team and the fans. It was as if he spit in everyone (including his own teammates) faces. Sorry, I don't condone that against anyone or by anyone. Go to Philly if that's what you want to see.

I hate the Cowboys but I hate poor sportsmanship more. As Gibbs said, Win with dignity.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

As unpopular as this may sound to other Skins fans - no, I did not. In fact, it made me angry and all I could think was "What a selfish ass". It was the ultimate in unsportmanship. Owens actions were intended to taunt and show-up both the opposing team and the fans. It was as if he spit in everyone (including his own teammates) faces. Sorry, I don't condone that against anyone or by anyone. Go to Philly if that's what you want to see.

I hate the Cowboys but I hate poor sportsmanship more. As Gibbs said, Win with dignity.

I agree with what you said but I still found it funny.

[MonkFan4Life]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

As unpopular as this may sound to other Skins fans - no, I did not. In fact, it made me angry and all I could think was "What a selfish ass". It was the ultimate in unsportmanship. Owens actions were intended to taunt and show-up both the opposing team and the fans. It was as if he spit in everyone (including his own teammates) faces. Sorry, I don't condone that against anyone or by anyone. Go to Philly if that's what you want to see.

I hate the Cowboys but I hate poor sportsmanship more. As Gibbs said, Win with dignity.

Well Joe I'll tell you what, you are SO much more a better person than me because I loved it. When he stood on the star in the middle of Texas Stadium I laughed my ass off. It made me feel good because I can remember when the Cowboys said they would break up the Fun Bunch if the Skins did it. Which is something that they did ! I HATED the Cowboys for that. The Cowboys have been thrown in my face as "America's Team" since I was born and it made me feel good to see them disrespected like that. I have been trained to hate the Dallas Cowboys since burth and it is a skill that I have honed since. It also made me feel good that Darren Woodson ( was it ? ) stuck T.O. when he did it because that's what he deserved.

I'm laughing right now thinking about it. Anyhoo, screw T.O. and the Dallas Cowboys !

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by MonkFan4Life

Well Joe I'll tell you what, you are SO much more a better person than me because I loved it. When he stood on the star in the middle of Texas Stadium I laughed my ass off. It made me feel good because I can remember when the Cowboys said they would break up the Fun Bunch if the Skins did it. Which is something that they did ! I HATED the Cowboys for that. The Cowboys have been thrown in my face as "America's Team" since I was born and it made me feel good to see them disrespected like that. I have been trained to hate the Dallas Cowboys since burth and it is a skill that I have honed since. It also made me feel good that Darren Woodson ( was it ? ) stuck T.O. when he did it because that's what he deserved.

I'm laughing right now thinking about it. Anyhoo, screw T.O. and the Dallas Cowboys !

If I'm correct when the Cowboy's tried to break up the high five the fun bunch would do after a TD it almost caused a fight and thats when the NFL stopped these harmless type of celibrations. Now I'm not going to use the word hate as I believe thats a little much when just talking about a sports rivalry. I keep it at that (a rivalry) which is fun to poke at and have fun with but hate is a little strong.

[djnemo65]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

As unpopular as this may sound to other Skins fans - no, I did not. In fact, it made me angry and all I could think was "What a selfish ass". It was the ultimate in unsportmanship. Owens actions were intended to taunt and show-up both the opposing team and the fans. It was as if he spit in everyone (including his own teammates) faces. Sorry, I don't condone that against anyone or by anyone. Go to Philly if that's what you want to see.

I hate the Cowboys but I hate poor sportsmanship more. As Gibbs said, Win with dignity.

I'd sure laugh if Moss did it.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

I'd sure laugh if Moss did it.

And what would you say if Owens did it to us? Why would it be acceptable behavior if WE do as opposed to THEM doing it? Sorry, it's classless no matter who does it where.

Also, what would you say about the Cowboy fans who taunt you after Owens does it? Why would that be unacceptable behavior?

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

I, too, hate him with a soul searing passion that is far out of proportion to his temporary existence as a football player. I, however, refuse to give him a free pass. The media and the fans may have fanned the flames and, at times, outright poured fuel on them. But he is the one who lit them in the first place with his off the field commentary and on-the-field antics.

- Sorry, his "celebrations" were taunts of his opponents and celebrations of his personal acheivement in a team game.

- In Philly, when the media showed up in droves on his driveway, did he do ANYTHING to dissuade the ensuing media circus.

- How many QB's did he throw under the bus?

- His latest sleeping and failure to prepare statements, just the kind of example I hold up for my son on how to take advantage of the gifts given to you.

On top of all that, he consistently plays the victim card as if he had nothing to do with the incredible scrutiny he has brought upon himself. He is the epitome of a poor sport and his failure to acknowledge his own selfishness enrages me.

Okay - done with my rant.

I think TMC was talking about Romo.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I think TMC was talking about Romo.

Oh, well then, nevermind. lol