Yep.Malcolm wrote:Word is he might've pulled a Plaxico and done it to himself.Malcolm wrote:Talib got shot.
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Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
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OBJ isn't having fun anymore.
That dude's a headcase.
Ravens will cut Forsett for realsies this time. If you don't remember, they cut him during the offseason to make a roster move possible. It was a safe move and a loop hole. It cost him nothing, but nobody else could sign him due to some rule, which allowed them to resign him the next day.
Granted we don't know the exact circumstances, but if someone hits me in the head with a bottle that's not soft plastic and empty, I'd say a push would be more than justifiable. I mean, at what point are they allowed to defend themselves?
And again, this shouldn't have happened, but 1) don't be an asshole and 2) don't throw things at people unless you're trying to instigate a physical confrontation.
That dude's a headcase.
Ravens will cut Forsett for realsies this time. If you don't remember, they cut him during the offseason to make a roster move possible. It was a safe move and a loop hole. It cost him nothing, but nobody else could sign him due to some rule, which allowed them to resign him the next day.
He threw a bottle at them and hit one in the head. A Michigan cornerback threw a bottle in a bar fight once and was charged with assault with a deadly weapon.One of the two Raider fans decked him and then the other (a firefighter trained to, uh, save lives) shoved him, which is when he nailed his head on the concrete. Anyhow, this could've gone the other way just as easily. A 55-year old townie homer doesn't need to get into drunken brawls with two dudes, either of which could probably kick his ass solo. But one of them has significant brain damage now, and the other two don't. Even though the Ravens fan was being a dick, that's not legal carte blanche to retaliate specifically because stupid shit like this can happen. I doubt the two New York boys decided to take a trip and put someone in the hospital, but unless other guy was gearing up to throw more things or coming at them, it simply wasn't worth it.
Granted we don't know the exact circumstances, but if someone hits me in the head with a bottle that's not soft plastic and empty, I'd say a push would be more than justifiable. I mean, at what point are they allowed to defend themselves?
And again, this shouldn't have happened, but 1) don't be an asshole and 2) don't throw things at people unless you're trying to instigate a physical confrontation.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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It's not a matter of justifiable or allowed (that might keep them safe from criminal liability), it's a matter of cost-benefit analysis. They'll get nailed in other courts for damages and medical costs, I promise. Unless the Baltimore asshole was gearing up to throw more shit, do what the Lord Humongous says and just walk away. The amount of legal bullshit you'll be putting up with for years is simply not worth it in this scenario. But who knows, maybe they'll like traveling to Maryland a few times per year for the next two or three trips around the sun.I'd say a push would be more than justifiable. I mean, at what point are they allowed to defend themselves?
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
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Unless he dies, it's simple assault and they were not the instigators. If the bottle is classified as a deadly weapon their lawyer will argue self-defense. Had they beaten him while he was down or anything like that, it'd be a lot worse.
If he does die, it'll be manslaughter at worst.
I don't advocate violence until other avenues are exhausted. However, in this case the old guy used violence first. The punch might have been an overreaction based on what type of bottle was thrown, but the shove wasn't. I continue to point out that the victim is the one that instigated this incident. Both with his actions inside the arena and outside the arena.
I'm not saying they should have punched or shoved him, but I understand it.
If he does die, it'll be manslaughter at worst.
I don't advocate violence until other avenues are exhausted. However, in this case the old guy used violence first. The punch might have been an overreaction based on what type of bottle was thrown, but the shove wasn't. I continue to point out that the victim is the one that instigated this incident. Both with his actions inside the arena and outside the arena.
I'm not saying they should have punched or shoved him, but I understand it.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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So Decker's not looking good this week and Hurns is on bye. That means I'll be running with two Baltimore WRs. Fortunately, the Ravens are at home against Washington this week ... and they just switched up their running game, so you'd hope they lean more on the pass. I could see Steve Smith wanting a crack at Norman, too. Well, unless Baltimore does something especially devious with their offense and runs Smith on the opposite side like Pittsburgh did with Tony Brown.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
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The Steelers secondary isn't super strong due to the huge number of rookies and castoffs, but they did shut down Alex Smith who is crazy efficient.
I'm starting Flaco this week with Brees on a bye, so we're both rooting for Baltimore points.
I also went out and grabbed Sammie Coates who is becoming Pittsburgh's deep threat opposite Brown and Brian Quick who is Case Keenum's favorite target.
Justin Forsett is becoming a weird decision for me. I grabbed him in the last round of our draft and it was a steal. Why? He was cut! Nobody realized at the time that it was a loophole roster move. I, literally, found out they resigned him during the draft. So #1 RB in the last round is a huge grab in a 12 man league. However, now he's jobless. But...I'm not desperate for a RB right now (Bell, Freeman, D. Williams and D. Johnson). So I'm hanging onto him in the hopes that a team desperately needs a new RB and brings him aboard to start. It has been known to happen...
I'm starting Flaco this week with Brees on a bye, so we're both rooting for Baltimore points.
I also went out and grabbed Sammie Coates who is becoming Pittsburgh's deep threat opposite Brown and Brian Quick who is Case Keenum's favorite target.
Justin Forsett is becoming a weird decision for me. I grabbed him in the last round of our draft and it was a steal. Why? He was cut! Nobody realized at the time that it was a loophole roster move. I, literally, found out they resigned him during the draft. So #1 RB in the last round is a huge grab in a 12 man league. However, now he's jobless. But...I'm not desperate for a RB right now (Bell, Freeman, D. Williams and D. Johnson). So I'm hanging onto him in the hopes that a team desperately needs a new RB and brings him aboard to start. It has been known to happen...
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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Forsett? Sit on him and pray someone picks him up. That is, unless you've got a fantastic prospect ahead of him on waivers.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
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I got Will Fuller V, who's the #7 WR in my pussy keeper league ... somehow. Free agent.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
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You ever listen to an NFL game done by a Euro Soccer announcer? Well just listen to this clip. This is from the Browns vs. Redskins game last weekend and its hilarious!
http://www.espn.com/espnradio/playPopup?id=17723275
http://www.espn.com/espnradio/playPopup?id=17723275
WORLD CHAMPIONS!!
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Thinking of betting on first coach fired, but damn the field is wide open this year.
Jim Caldwell, Mike McCoy, Gus Bradley, Rex Ryan, and Chuck Pagano are all thisclose to getting axed.
Jim Caldwell, Mike McCoy, Gus Bradley, Rex Ryan, and Chuck Pagano are all thisclose to getting axed.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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He's a solid guess. The owners held a meeting with the players prior to the NE game and have even had conversations with Tom Coughlin's agent. Plus, Ryan is a glory hound who can embarrass your team in press conferences.
The others might all be dead men walking, but no reason not to let them finish the season.
The others might all be dead men walking, but no reason not to let them finish the season.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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Let the saga begin.
Gronk can't go out in public without fantasy owners yelling at him.
I'll bet $100 the game plan for the DB covering OBJ is going to include a shitload of trash talk. What's it take, two unsportsmanlike conduct personal fouls before he's ejected?Maybe at this point the solution is to do what the Broncos, Dolphins, and Bears have each done with Marshall: Trade Beckham to another team.
Gronk can't go out in public without fantasy owners yelling at him.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
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Diva WRs are more trouble than they're worth.
They're high cost and low team value.
They're high cost and low team value.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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The Cards might look bad (as they always do without Carson) but the Niners look worse. It's not good when your mediocre QB is challenging your bell cow RB for comparable rushing yards with half the attempts.
Good news: got David Johnson going in the catt league.
Bad news: going against Fitzy in the pussy league.
Good news: got David Johnson going in the catt league.
Bad news: going against Fitzy in the pussy league.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
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Two NFL teams on prime time starting career backups QBs and it showed.
Is Chip going with Kaepernick the next game?
Honestly, doesn't he have to? People are wondering what's up and Kaep is getting paid $12 million to be there. Kaep might look like shit in practice, but Kelly needs to let the fans see why he hasn't been starting him so the questions stop.
Is Chip going with Kaepernick the next game?
Honestly, doesn't he have to? People are wondering what's up and Kaep is getting paid $12 million to be there. Kaep might look like shit in practice, but Kelly needs to let the fans see why he hasn't been starting him so the questions stop.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
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Doug Pederson is a dipshit.
Because most NFL players are disciplined enough not to take 15-yard personal fouls. If you find one that's dumb enough to snap, "get him ejected" is totally fair game. OBJ has proven time and time again that talent + trash talk will dismantle him.“If you’re more worried about trying to get a player ejected then you’re not focused on your job,” Eagles coach Doug Pederson said on Friday’s PFT Live. “I think that’s something that [defensive coordinator] Jim Schwartz has brought to these guys and the defensive staff is just, ‘Do your job.’ You saw it against the Pittsburgh Steelers . . . . I don’t think you go into a game and say, ‘We’ve got to poke and pester this player.’ I just don’t think you do that. If you do that then I think that’s when you get beat and that’s when somebody like an Odell Beckham with the talent that he has can beat you. There’s ten other guys on that team that can beat you. Again, it is a fine line but that’s got to be my message to the football team.”
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
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Colts GM throws Luck under the bus.
What a massive sack of shit. If Irsay wants to prove he's he remotely a good owner he needs to send this jackass packing.
What a massive sack of shit. If Irsay wants to prove he's he remotely a good owner he needs to send this jackass packing.
"Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom." - Marie Von Ebner
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell
"It was always the women, and above all the young ones, who were the most bigoted adherents of the Party, the swallowers of slogans, the amateur spies..." - Orwell