Shawn Andrews addresses his doubters
by JasonB on Sep 12, 2009 12:37 PM EDT
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PrintIn a comment on his official youtube channel, Shawn Andrews addressed the growing frustration with his back injury among fans.
Well let me chime in and say I'm not here to debate with anyone, but I will stand up for Shawn. Some of the S. Andrews bashers will never understand what it's like to be a BIG guy w/ back issues, and u know what I hope u guys never do. My debacle that many of you guys read about last year has nothing, and I mean nothing to do w/ my back. I am the happiest in my life that I have ever been.. Who would not want to line up w/ a college buddy, and furthermore tell me who would not wanna line up beside their own blood brother and kick a little arse( my version of the cussword) . So to all the people that feel like I have too much time and should be focusing on football, that's what I'm doing. I have a life outside of football. I guess most people won't be happy until I'm in a wheel chair. That is very unfortunate.. Those of u who pray, please throw up a pray for me, and I am praying for all inspite of all the hate. P.s. Thanks cowboyssuk81..I know some people understand. GOD Bless.
At least Shawn has found a friend in "cowboyssuk81."
The fact that Andrews is at all concerned with what a bunch of youtube trolls have to say about him is not terribly encouraging.
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im looking forward to the day shawny gets to unload all his anger and frustration on the football field from all doubters who think his back has something to do with his mental health… there will be some de-cleaters
by fitzy first on Sep 12, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
that will be something to see
To me the Eagles are like that girlfriend that pisses u off, then u hate her, but the next morning you wake up and remember that thing u love so much about her
by XxBleedGreen5xX on Sep 12, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
dont
read the internet if your a player. 95 % will be negative stuff unless your having an all pro year.
Jeez I never realized how many Shawn haters there really were
The guys one of the best in the league. Definately the best on the team on the O-line. Back problems really are a bitch. I think he’s over the depression thing. We have enough depth to make through a few weeks without him. I can’t wait for Shawn to come back and dominate.
All of them at the moment… Andrews’ talent isn’t really in question here, it’s his ability to get on the field and use that talent.
Is his depression related to?
The fact that the Panther’s potential league best O-line is going to show up Philly this week? It must be tough watching others do your job better than you right?
on behalf of tha dirty south: soul food, carolina blue, southern hospitality, and tha queen city
lol
the eagles also have the “potential” league best O-line. Who the hell cares about potential. Plus, I doubt Andrews, an undisputed top 5 at his position when he actually plays, is worried up about Carolina’s O-Line playing better than him.
I still don't care about the haters
The man is an unbelievable asset when he’s out on the field. I can’t understand why people want to give up on him after one turbulent year and a couple back spasms.
because
Philly fans are harsh and impatient. They have low tolerance for players who are injured and seem to think because these players get money that all their problems go away and they suddenly turn into supermen. They hate to love and love to hate. They will forget a million things you do right and embed in there memories the one thing you do wrong. And that’s just how they are in Philadelphia.
by macjack09 on Sep 12, 2009 3:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Nope. Totally wrong... and stupid.
Plenty of players get injured. It’s a fact of life in the NFL.
In Brian Dawkins’ 13 seasons here, you know how many seasons he played in all 16 games? 5. That’s all – 5. You think it’s safe to say he’s one of the most popular players in Philadelphia sports history? I do.
So let’s chill out with the whole “Philly fans are (fill in the blank)” garbage. It’s ignorant nonsense. When a guy is missing work (over an extreme length of time no less) because of “depression” and a “sore back,” he’s going to be criticized in ANY city… and rightfully so.
Show me a city that wouldn’t be all over this guy (I’m currently not even mentioning his name), and I’ll show you a city that just doesn’t give a crap about their team.
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
whoa whoa whoa
hey, I’m a big Andrews supporter and honestly I’m willing to wait out his injury (although it is a pain in my ass) and look forward to the near(hopefully) future when he returns to dominate. I agree that people aren’t quite understanding of his back problems (I honestly cant blame them) but the philly fan generalization is just BS.
I am so incredibly tired of Andrews. This is worse than Brett Favre. Last week he almost promised that he would be ready for the opener. Now he’s out indefinitely again. It seems like every two weeks or so he has to open his trap about the “haters” as well. Dude, stop acting like a MORON. You are an professional athlete and you will get scrutinized. If you are unable to play the god damn game then just say so, instead of slamming the fans because we are tired of your problems. Two options: be quiet and take all the time you need to get back to being the great player that you are, or keep on criticizing the wrong people and allow yourself to get distracted. Option two has not been working for the past year. Maybe its time to make a change. Put up or shut up Shawn.
I'm not ready to move on from #20.
hmm
I believe Shaw is hurt but I also believe that he will not play hurt…which in order to have longevity in the league you have to do. You dont think Jon Runyan ever was hurt in 10 plus years in the league ? Shawns great when hes healthy enough to play. His definition of “healthy enough to play” I believe though is ENTIRELY different than that of many of his teammates(Mcnabb, Westbrook, Sheldon Brown, Runyan) To him healthy enough is 100 %. And he may never be that again.
Ok so I can’t post a new article because I am on my mobile. But I have to tell everyone….it is INSANE down here in charlotte. The town has been taken over by bird fans. I booked the courtyard marriot because it was close to the stadium, but turns out I am staying in the middle of a huge bbq festival. There’s bands, tons of shut down streets, beer vendors everywhere and the eagles chant echoing every 20 mins or so. This is seriously nuts!!!!! I will update on the most recent blogs as the weekend continues. I am headed to whiskey river shortly….a bar taken over and known to be an eagles bar for this weekend.
by GreenInBaltimore on Sep 12, 2009 6:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Nice
Good to hear the Birds fans will be well represented. No one really cares about the NFL in North Carolina anyway – if the NASCAR race was tomorrow instead of tonight, the stadium would be half empty.
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by thefantasyknowitall on Sep 12, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
You're absolutely right
and it’s absolutely pathetic.
by Rumplestiltskin02 on Sep 12, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
i hate racing / nascar stupid dumbass sport, watching a car race around in circle repeatedly praying for a wreck so it gets exciting ,,, these fans probably go frog gigging in the off season to ha ha
you shine a bright light into their eyes and they freeze in place and that gives you a chance to gig them. what a challange ha ha
R.I.P Jim Johnson 1941-2009
we will miss you Jim Johnson, thank you for everything you done to the eagles defense making them the best of the best, RIP JJ...
Some Slack
Having back problems and surgeries is alot worse than people think. No offense to all of those ACL/MCL tears in the knees or shoulder separations but back surgeries are alot more delicate and high risk in nature. The one serious side affect of herniated disks are not only the intense pain they cause by pressing on the nerves is paralysis. If a herniated disk goes untreated long enough it can cause serious paralysis such as loss of feelings in feet, legs, and even one’s manhood.
Luckily for Shawn he doesn’t need a 2nd surgery just yet and he has to learn to live with the flareups. But for an o-lineman his feet are the most important part outside of brute strength and he could be done for his career. He is going to have to live with the pain for the rest of his life. He needs to either decide to retire now or play. Ruynan is a gladiator but he never had this problems. I give the Big Kid the benefit of the doubt but he needs to make a decision about his career.
by Kwasi23 on Sep 13, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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I cant believe some people are pissed at him. If you have never dealt with a bad back, you have no right to complain. You dont need your ACL to live, but without your spine, your screwed. When people complain about this guy talking about life after football it just makes me scratch my head. Suprisingly Shawns life goal isnt to make us, the fans, happy its to make himself happy. If hes going to have back pain the rest of his life because of this thing, hes sure as hell not going to be happy. If any of you haters were in his postion, you wouldnt be on the field either.
by philiafan14364 on Sep 13, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
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