#ESPN Favre Rules For All
by Brandon on Jan 26, 2010 1:00 AM CST
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PrintI don't rag on the talking heads at ESPN because I tuned them out long ago. With some exceptions for each sport, for example I'll always listen to Ron Jaworski, I'm not interested in what they have to say. So the latest Favre love from ESPN doesn't surprise me. From Will Leitch:
Right after the Vikings' lost to the Saints last night, thanks largely to yet another foolish, soul-crushing interception from Brett Favre, ESPN's Tom Jackson had the opportunity to talk about the historic Saints victory. He didn't. Instead, he said, "That's the thing about Brett Favre: He's not afraid to throw interceptions. You have to admire him for that..."
Baseball writer Craig Calcaterra joked on Twitter: "That's the thing about Buckner ’ he's not afraid to muff a grounder. That's one of the things I most admire about him."
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That's what I like about Captain Smith
He’s not afraid to sail through icebergs.
Thats the thing about the Vikings
They’re not afraid to choke in the most critical situations again and again. You gotta admire that.
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
Thats the thing about Brett Favre
He hasn’t won an important game since ’98 and everyone still considers him clutch. You gotta admire that.
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
Thats the thing about Vikings fans
They treat a relatively meaningless win against the 49ers in the first month of the season as a clutch win. You gotta admire that.
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
That's the thing about Vikings fans.
They care more about the fortunes of the Green Bay Packers than their own team. You gotta admire that.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 28, 2010 1:20 AM CST up reply actions
Given how hard I rooted against the Vikings on Sunday
I don’t think I’m allowed to talk smack in that area.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jan 29, 2010 8:54 AM CST up reply actions
JaMarcus Russell doesn’t seem afraid to throw a pick either, does that make admirable? This quote by Jackson is a perfect example of how blind people can be to reality.
The problem with that is that JaMarcus Russell hasn’t thrown those picks in critical situations. Anybody can just throw picks when it doesn’t matter. What is truly admirable about Favre is his determination to wait until the most heart-breaking moment possible to throw that pick. Russell is gonna have to keep working at it for quite a while to reach the type of recklessness in critical moments that Favre has attained. Baby steps, baby steps.
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
by verno329 on Jan 26, 2010 10:23 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Thats the thing about Jared Allen
He’s not afraid to disappear in big games he should dominate. He’s also not afraid to rope some pesky invisible cattle that just keep getting out every time. You gotta admire that.
I may have to stop myself from this or I could go on all day.
Thats the thing about verno329. He’s not afraid to waste time he should be working posting ridiculous jokes on APC. You gotta admire that.
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
Jared Allen= overrated! He is a good player but like you mentioned disappears in big games, and really does all of his damage against poor OTs. He is also weak against the run.
by packallday555 on Jan 26, 2010 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
Thats the thing about verno329. He’s not afraid to waste time he should be working posting ridiculous jokes on APC. You gotta admire that.
I was going to say this, but you beat me to it.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 28, 2010 1:21 AM CST up reply actions
That's the thing about Ned Yost
He wasn’t afraid to let the same guys who are hitting under .200 start every game. Or to let the guy whose ERA topped 6 stay in the starting rotation. You gotta admire that.
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
That's the thing about Corey Hart*
He’s not afraid to swing and miss at a pitch that’s way outside. Gotta admire that.
*Works for Alphonso Soriano too
That's the thing about Alfonso Soriano and Corey Hart.
They’re not afraid to look at pitches right over the plate while swinging at everything low and away. You gotta admire that.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 28, 2010 1:23 AM CST up reply actions
That's the thing about Garo Yapremian
He’s not afraid to pick up the ball after his kick is blocked and make himself look like an idiot. Gotta admire that.
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
That's the thing about Jim Marshall.
He’s not afraid to forget which way to run. You gotta admire that.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 28, 2010 1:23 AM CST up reply actions
That's the thing about NBC.
They’re not afraid to cut off the end of a game so children can watch the movie “Heidi.” You gotta admire that.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 28, 2010 1:23 PM CST up reply actions
That's the thing about Tom Jackson
he’s not afraid to make a complete idiot out of himself on national TV. Gotta admire that.
"Why did he run when I was going to throw him out?"
- Ichiro Suzuki
by Slow Country on Jan 26, 2010 1:47 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
This one also works for Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Tim McCarver, and Joe Morgan.
Anyone who you can think it works for?
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 28, 2010 1:29 AM CST up reply actions
That's the Thing about casual Packer Fans
They can’t get beyond Brett Favre.
Real Packer fans, on the other hand, don’t worry about others. They focus on their own.
I guess that makes you one of the “true Packer fans” Brett was talking about. If only we could be so advanced as you. It must be so tough for you to have to deal with us casual fans. You have my apologies.
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
That's the thing about Favre apologists
Depending on their mood, they want you to either worship him or pretend he wasn’t the face of the Packers franchise for 16 years before demanding a trade to the team’s most bitter rival.
Gotta admire that.
That's the thing about Chris Webber
He’s not afraid to call timeouts. He’s just having fun out there. You have to admire him for that.
That’s the thing about Nate Kaeding. He’s not afraid to miss a few season ending kicks. You have to admire him for that.
That's the thing about Jeff Suppan
He’s not afraid to give souvenirs to kids in the bleachers. You have to admire him for that.
Get out of my dreams and into my Chuckie Carr
-Molitorfan 12/23/09
oh god i love it
but you forgot the happy youngster, haha
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
by trippingandy on Jan 26, 2010 5:41 PM CST up reply actions
Thats the thing about Ozzie Guillen
He’s not afraid to go into the season without a DH on an AL team
RIP Jim Thome 1-25-2010
an AL team not having a DH is like a giraffe fucking a mule. - larry
That's the thing about the Pro Bowl
They’re not afraid to play David Garrard. You gotta admire them for that.
The Dude abides
That's the thing about Roger Clemens & Barry Bonds
they’re not afraid of shrinking their balls and breaking the law to make themselves better. You have to admire them for that.
*sorry, not a Packers fan (though I do usually root for you guys), but I thought this thread was too funny to pass up.
2009 Did Not Happen
That's the thing about posting in epic fashion!
You are not afraid to take a running joke and run with it. You have to admire yourself for that!
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by Bush League All Star on Jan 26, 2010 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
That's the thing about Jarrett Bush
He’s not afraid to leave receivers wide open on every single snap. You have to admire him for that.
The Dude abides
by SlowJoe445 on Jan 26, 2010 11:21 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Ouch, sad but true...
He’s also totally unafraid of leaving wide receivers wide open so they can catch game winning TDs. He secretly disguised himself as an Arizona Cardinal back in 2008 so he could let Santonio Holmes win the super bowl…
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 29, 2010 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
That's the thing about Mike McCarthy
He’ll use that 3rd challenge, even if it doesn’t exist and is against the rules. You have to admire him for that.
That's the thing about Lovie Smith.
He’s not afraid to burn two timeouts while challenging a play. You have to admire him for that.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 28, 2010 1:07 AM CST reply actions
That's the thing about Jay Cutler.
He’s not afraid to go selectively color-blind and lose track of who is on his team. You have to admire him for that.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 28, 2010 1:10 AM CST up reply actions
That's the thing about Tom Brady.
He’s not afraid to ask the officials for a roughing the passer penalty if an opposing defensive lineman touches him. You have to admire him for that.
Oh wait, did I say “you have to”? Meant to say “he’s a pussy.”
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 28, 2010 1:12 AM CST reply actions
That's the thing about Vermont Cubs Fan.
He’s not afraid to stay up WAY too late posting idiotic things at Acme Packing Company. You gotta admire him for that.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 28, 2010 1:26 AM CST reply actions
That's the thing about Justin Harrell.
He’s not afraid to be totally destroyed by the running back. You HAVE to admire him for that.
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 29, 2010 3:38 PM CST reply actions
That's the thing about Ryan Grant
He’s not afraid to destroy the Chicago Bears with a huge TD run. You kind of have to admire that.
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 29, 2010 3:39 PM CST reply actions
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