ESPN Favre rules for all!
by JasonB on Jan 26, 2010 7:59 AM EST
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PrintIf you tuned to ESPN after Sunday's NFC title game, you were probably expecting to hear some discussion about Brett Favre's ill advised interception at the end of regulation that in all likelihood cost the Vikings a trip to the Superbowl... You did hear that discussion, but not in the way you expected. On second thought, it was probably exactly like you expected.
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."
A baseball writer on twitter responded with some admiration of his own...
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Asante Samuel isn’t afraid to gamble on an interception, lose that gamble, and then completely miss a tackle by 3 miles. You have to admire him for that.
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by southjersey89 on Jan 26, 2010 8:03 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
That’s the thing about Shawn Andrews. He isn’t afraid to sit home and get his Michael Phelps on. You have to admire him for that.
Thats the thing about Asante Samuel: he’s not afraid to admit that he isn’t payed to tackle. You have to admire that about him.
Dedication without talent is a daydream. Talent without dedication is a nightmare.
by LeonSA on Jan 26, 2010 8:28 AM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
- You have to admire him for that.
Dedication without talent is a daydream. Talent without dedication is a nightmare.
by LeonSA on Jan 26, 2010 8:29 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
That’s the thing about the FO: they weren’t afraid to cut Brian Dawkins. You have to admire them for that.
Dedication without talent is a daydream. Talent without dedication is a nightmare.
by LeonSA on Jan 26, 2010 8:32 AM EST via mobile reply actions
That’s the thing about Trevor Laws, Chris Gocong, and Quintin Demps. They’re not afraid to lose their jobs to rookies. You have to admire them for that.
"EFF YOU, WE'RE WINNING ANYWAY!!!!!!" (Bye, Dawk)
Thats the thing about Todd Pinkston, he isn't afraid to be afraid of getting hit. You have to admire him for that
I'd rather be an Eagles fan till the day i die and go 0-16 every year than be a cockroach cowboys fan
by 700 Level on Jan 26, 2010 9:45 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
That’s the thing about Pacman Jones. He isn’t afraid to make it rain. You have to admire him for that.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Jan 26, 2010 9:57 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
oh we are going outside the Eagles now ... okay
That’s the thing about Plaxico Burress, he isn’t afraid to literally shoot himself in the leg. You have to admire him for that.
Jim Johnson 1941-2009
"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009
by Whodie126 on Jan 26, 2010 10:02 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
That's the thing about JaMarcus Russell:
He’s not afraid to replace Ryan Leaf as the synonym for “bust.” You have to admire him for that.
by thebyron on Jan 26, 2010 11:05 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
That's the thing about Desean Jackson:
He’s not afraid to completely butcher the English language. You have to admire him for that.
Brent Celek > Chuck Norris
That's the thing about Wilson Goode.
He isn’t afraid to bomb rowhomes from helicopters. You have to admire him for that.
...But if he pulls the rug on his quarterback, Reid must do it knowing that he let McNabb down more than McNabb ever let him down.
Phil Sheridan--Philadelphia Inquirer
That's the thing about Jon Runyan
He’s not afraid to raise donkeys to avoid paying taxes. You have to admire him for that.
That's the thing about Andy Reid
He’s not afraid to be out-coached when it counts. You have to admire him for that.
That’s the thing about JIBTA. He’s not afraid to scoff at rationality. You have to admire him for that.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
That’s the thing about Freddie Mitchell. He isn’t afraid to believe the Eagles got the other 31 teams to black ball him. You have to admire him for that.
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Jan 26, 2010 5:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions
That's the thing about Freddie Mitchell...
…he isn’t afraid to sell coffee that gives rugged men rock hard erections for hours on end (http://magicpowercoffee.com). You have to admire him for that.
...But if he pulls the rug on his quarterback, Reid must do it knowing that he let McNabb down more than McNabb ever let him down.
Phil Sheridan--Philadelphia Inquirer
That’s the thing about Freddie Mitchell. He isn’t afraid to have large quantities of drugs mailed to his restaraunt. You have to admire him for that
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Jan 26, 2010 5:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions
That’s the thing about Miles Austin. He isn’t afraid to celebrate a two yard reception by showboating twenty yards down field. You have to admire him for that.
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Jan 26, 2010 5:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
That’s the thing about foos he isn’t afraid to disappear from BGN for months only to reappear and post 3 comments in a row. You have to admire him for that.
Jim Johnson 1941-2009
"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009
Lol. I knew that was comin
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Jan 26, 2010 9:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Thats the thing about Andy Reid
He isn’t afraid to down a cheesesteak, ice cream, and chocolate cake simultiously even though he’s about 20 more pounds from a wheelchair. You have to admire him for that.
That's the thing about Dave Spadaro
He isn’t afraid to spit on the Cowboys’ field right before a playoff game. You have to admire him for that.
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That’s the thing about Tom Jackson. He’s not afraid to look like an idiot by praising Brett Favre when he choked away another championship game. You have to admire him for that.
RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.
Win...but slightly modified.
That’s the thing about Tom Jackson ESPN the entire freaking sports media.
That’s the thing about Kobe Bryant. He isn’t afraid to have sex. You have to admire him for that.
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by Jeff at the BBC on Jan 27, 2010 12:00 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
That's the thing about R Kelly
…he isn’t afraid to have sex when she’s just, well…
...But if he pulls the rug on his quarterback, Reid must do it knowing that he let McNabb down more than McNabb ever let him down.
Phil Sheridan--Philadelphia Inquirer
That's the thing about Eagles fans..
They aren’t afraid to start McNabb trade rumors every offseason. You have to admire them for that.
That's the thing about Todd Herremans...
You have to admire him for that.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
Thats thing about Albert Haynesworth. He’s not afraid to sign the largest contract by a defensive player in league history and then question why the Redskins brought him to town. You have to admire him for that.
Let the beasting begin.
by TransplantedFan on Jan 27, 2010 4:50 PM EST reply actions
Actually... on a similar note...
Thats the thing about the Redskins. They aren’t afraid to pay free agents record shattering deals year in and year out and then watch them fail miserably. You have to admire them for that.
Let the beasting begin.
by TransplantedFan on Jan 27, 2010 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
The trolls will love this one
That’s the thing about Tony Romo. He’s not afraid of abject failure. You have to admire him for that.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
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