Randy Moss = no class

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Curious why some people seem so fired up against Tanner?

In the end is this really a big deal? Someone blogs about an athlete who was a jerk to him/her. Wow, shocker. I'm sure there are plenty of blogs out there with very similar accounts of a pro athlete acting like a dick. Personally I just found it entertaining so that's why I linked to it.

Why the animosity towards Tanner and the blog? Perhaps a little bit of underlying jealousy?

It reminds me when I called Terrell Suggs a thug and people went out of their f'ing mind and bit my head off. I guess people on this site can be very moody. Oh well.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by thecooleyzone

They don't owe me anything. Nor did I say that they did. But an asshole is an asshole. Randy Moss was one and didn't need to be.

Amen brother!! Moss is definitely an A$$HOLE!! He's a talented A$$HOLE who should consider himself grateful to have the skill, if he was out of football what would he do? Probably smoke dope all day long.

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Curious why some people seem so fired up against Tanner?

In the end is this really a big deal? Someone blogs about an athlete who was a jerk to him/her. Wow, shocker. I'm sure there are plenty of blogs out there with very similar accounts of a pro athlete acting like a dick. Personally I just found it entertaining so that's why I linked to it.

Why the animosity towards Tanner and the blog? Perhaps a little bit of underlying jealousy?

Tons of jealousy...the guy is wealthy, good-looking, smart, sexy, cool, has shiny/flowing hair, nice teeth, is about to go to med-school soon and runs the hottest personal blog in town...who wouldn't be so steaming jealous of this lucky, thin-skinned guy.

That's why I'm fired up...he's got it way better than me. He's also got a cooler brother than me too...Lose-lose for me...hence the bitterness.


Anyway, I don't catch feelings so it's not like I personally hate this guy or hold contempt. He expresses his opinions in a blog and I express them on threads in the Warpath. We're made of the same virtual ilk. When it comes down to it are any opinions written on the internet a big deal?...short answer, no...long answer, yes

[Valleyranchgirl]

Originally Posted by GMScud

So Randy wouldn't give Tanner an interview. So what? He's the kid brother of one of the opposing team's players, and he's not even real press.

I don't think Randy Moss is the classiest dude around, but this was a stupid post by Tanner.

Exactly nothing to get your panties bunched up about.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Curious why some people seem so fired up against Tanner?

In the end is this really a big deal? Someone blogs about an athlete who was a jerk to him/her. Wow, shocker. I'm sure there are plenty of blogs out there with very similar accounts of a pro athlete acting like a dick. Personally I just found it entertaining so that's why I linked to it.

Why the animosity towards Tanner and the blog? Perhaps a little bit of underlying jealousy?

Although I came off as dry and direct I don't think working on your brother's blog is badby any means, as you all know I like to call a spade a spade. He is riding coattails, holding jocks, etc. If Tanner wasn't related to Cooley then Tanner isn't interviewing/blogging. This is all a fact. Also I think the post on Cooley's blog was wrong, like Skinny Tee said. Tanner just got really emotional for no reason. If he wants to interview, get use to it. I freaking worked for my college newspaper. I've interviewed important people (st. governor, katie couric, etc.) and sometimes people are mean, but don't judge based on that one situation.

Also Tanner posted on this site to basically tell us he is right and stop this thread. If you go back and read his language he said "don't bitch here, send me an email". He doesn't want bad publicity. Grow up Tanner, this is what happens when you post stuff on a blog. It gets reviewed and critiqued. If anything Tanner should be overjoyed his post is getting this much attention.

Finally, to be in situation that Tanner is in, is great.I don't think anyone denies that. Does that mean I am jealous and I would do anything to be in his shoes? No. Just because I think someone is wrong, and I follow that with facts and reasonable arguments does not mean I am jealous. I think that is a bit of stretch Matty.


One more note, I also like reading the blog, just FYI Tanner. It is usually good stuff. Chris was a pioneer in blogging as an athlete, and now everyone is doing it. But again, if someone is wrong IMO I will let them know. This is just who I am, and this is a forum.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

It reminds me when I called Terrell Suggs a thug and people went out of their f'ing mind and bit my head off. I guess people on this site can be very moody. Oh well.

Well that wasn't justified. Suggs was never a thug, and some may even suggest a racial implication.

But back to your statement, this is a forum with the whole purpose of it being to discuss and analyze. If people didn't argue, spend time on posts, etc. then this wouldn't be the great forum is today. I am sure some of it has to do with mood, but I can tell you I personally just look at things in a very analytically point of view. I try not to post when I am emotional, because emotional posts sound stupid and irrational.

[wilsowilso]

All I gotta say is thank you Coach Gibbs for bringing in a core group of great football players that have so much to offer the community on and off the field.

My wife got me a sweet burgundy and gold jersey last Christmas that had the name Cooley on the back of it.

The player earned that number, but the person earns the respect.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Although I came off as dry and direct I don't think working on your brother's blog is badby any means, as you all know I like to call a spade a spade. He is riding coattails, holding jocks, etc. If Tanner wasn't related to Cooley then Tanner isn't interviewing/blogging. This is all a fact. Also I think the post on Cooley's blog was wrong, like Skinny Tee said. Tanner just got really emotional for no reason. If he wants to interview, get use to it. I freaking worked for my college newspaper. I've interviewed important people (st. governor, katie couric, etc.) and sometimes people are mean, but don't judge based on that one situation.

Also Tanner posted on this site to basically tell us he is right and stop this thread. If you go back and read his language he said "don't bitch here, send me an email". He doesn't want bad publicity. Grow up Tanner, this is what happens when you post stuff on a blog. It gets reviewed and critiqued. If anything Tanner should be overjoyed his post is getting this much attention.

Finally, to be in situation that Tanner is in, is great.I don't think anyone denies that. Does that mean I am jealous and I would do anything to be in his shoes? No. Just because I think someone is wrong, and I follow that with facts and reasonable arguments does not mean I am jealous. I think that is a bit of stretch Matty.


One more note, I also like reading the blog, just FYI Tanner. It is usually good stuff. Chris was a pioneer in blogging as an athlete, and now everyone is doing it. But again, if someone is wrong IMO I will let them know. This is just who I am, and this is a forum.

I was just tossing that out there, otherwise I'm still confused why some, including yourself, are acting so dicky towards him.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I was just tossing that out there, otherwise I'm still confused why some, including yourself, are acting so dicky towards him.

I think it's because those people view Tanner's post as bitchy and whining I would assume. Me I don't care either way. Freedom of speech right???? Moss has the right to decline interviews in the way "HE" sees fit, doesn't matter what we think. But, on the flip side Tanner also has the right to post whatever he wants. He didn't make any threats toward Moss or anyone else. Oh and Hooskins, not that it matters but who does want bad press????

[#56fanatic]

yeah it may not be the nicest thing to say to someone, but honestly its in the locker room, its preseason, players dont like anyone in the locker room and now you are a basic nobody trying to do an interview. On top of that, your brother plays for the team that they just beat. Honestly i think the majority of guys would respond this way if approached in a locker room that is a complete stranger asking for an interview.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Hog1

I am owed like............14 million from the country of Liberia as I acted on their behalf to aid in a transaction of 250m. I have not recieved my $$$ yet....probably an oversight. Could you post your "Grands" Phone#. I could give him a shout and maybe he could grease the wheels?

He wouldn't answer he's dead.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by GMScud

So Randy wouldn't give Tanner an interview. So what? He's the kid brother of one of the opposing team's players, and he's not even real press.

I don't think Randy Moss is the classiest dude around, but this was a stupid post by Tanner.

Yeah, I'm with you here. I'm can't say I'm surprised about the reaction he got in an opponent's locker room. Say what you want about the attitude of Patriot players -- clearly they're hardcore. Belichick has obviously rubbed off on them.

It takes balls for Cooley's brother to attempt something like this, and for that I commend him. But yeah, Tanner has to realize not everyone will treat him as if he's at a tea party. That's life dude.

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I was just tossing that out there, otherwise I'm still confused why some, including yourself, are acting so dicky towards him.

The point has been well covered by others, but I think the problem that some of us have with this particular blog post is that Tanner appears at least as "unprofessional" as Randy Moss. When you lead with the line "I'm Chris Cooley's brother, can I get an interview" that is meant to garner access based upon your relation to Chris Cooley. That is fine, I guess, since much of life is about who you know, but as Skinny Tee mentioned, the "professional" thing to do would probably be to identify yourself as representing thecooleyzone.com. "I'm Chris Cooley's brother" implies that you expect some access based upon your identity and why should that mean anything to Randy Moss? Sure he could have responded better, but it is certainly not a surprising response.

But the real issue is that none of us should ever have known about that interaction. To go out of your way to Tweet, Facebook, and Blog about it is unnecessary. You had a bad experience with a professional athlete. If you were just another individual and that happened to you then I think you probably could blog all you wanted about it and that would be fine. But you are representing Chris Cooley (as you yourself made clear in the locker room) and you should not be getting into personal pissing matches with other professional athletes on his website. It is just bad policy and, frankly, unprofessional. You don't need to call Randy Moss a "dick" on Facebook or write long diatribes about your experience. It is just not a very mature of professional response. It was a mistake on his part. It is also ironic for him to then come on to this website and say that if you have a problem with it that you should email him directly rather than posting your response in a public forum.

And all of that is not a personal attack on Tanner Cooley. It is a critique of this one blog post. That is what HooSkins, SkinnyTee, and others were saying. He made a mistake. He should learn from the experience.

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I was just tossing that out there, otherwise I'm still confused why some, including yourself, are acting so dicky towards him.

I just want the record to state that I held the same view point before and after this guy's posting on the Warpath.

I didn't change my sentiment just because he came around. Also his first response was a little dicky at the end by saying we didn't need to post it on Warpath, just email him with negative responses. I personally don't think I've been dicky while offering my dissenting opinion.

[roth74va]

Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

The point has been well covered by others, but I think the problem that some of us have with this particular blog post is that Tanner appears at least as "unprofessional" as Randy Moss. When you lead with the line "I'm Chris Cooley's brother, can I get an interview" that is meant to garner access based upon your relation to Chris Cooley. That is fine, I guess, since much of life is about who you know, but as Skinny Tee mentioned, the "professional" thing to do would probably be to identify yourself as representing thecooleyzone.com. "I'm Chris Cooley's brother" implies that you expect some access based upon your identity and why should that mean anything to Randy Moss? Sure he could have responded better, but it is certainly not a surprising response.

But the real issue is that none of us should ever have known about that interaction. To go out of your way to Tweet, Facebook, and Blog about it is unnecessary. You had a bad experience with a professional athlete. If you were just another individual and that happened to you then I think you probably could blog all you wanted about it and that would be fine. But you are representing Chris Cooley (as you yourself made clear in the locker room) and you should not be getting into personal pissing matches with other professional athletes on his website. It is just bad policy and, frankly, unprofessional. You don't need to call Randy Moss a "dick" on Facebook or write long diatribes about your experience. It is just not a very mature of professional response. It was a mistake on his part. It is also ironic for him to then come on to this website and say that if you have a problem with it that you should email him directly rather than posting your response in a public forum.

And all of that is not a personal attack on Tanner Cooley. It is a critique of this one blog post. That is what HooSkins, SkinnyTee, and others were saying. He made a mistake. He should learn from the experience.

Very well said, I totally agree. Like I said before, if you cant stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.