The Fancy Press Box
by rholl
on Oct 11, 2007 8:03 PM CDT
When I was at the Panthers/Texans game in Charlotte, I was yelled at, cussed at, spit on, choked, thrown over the railing with a rope and then beat with a bat like a pinata.......then the second quarter started.
I felt like one of the 12 disciples standing up in Jesus name. I was proud wearing my Andre Johnson Jersey. One guy kept giving me a hard time, telling me "Houston still sucks", "Houston is a dirty city" etc, etc. I felt pretty good by making him aware he was wearing a Lamar Lathan jersey, so in a way, he was representing the city of Houston.
Anyways, I could have sat at home to watch the game "like a real football fan" and then come on this blog and cut my wife and children down by calling them out every chance I could get for some hopeful laughs by people I can't see. And then cut down a guy that actually was in the press box.
Yes, yes, that might be someone's idea of great fun.....but for me, I actually stood up for my team in the heat of battle and took the lashing from the other teams fans.
How many people on this blog can say that they got to interview Payton Manning and Mario Williams in the locker room after the games this season? Jerry Coon can.
So who is the real "villain" with the "wicked mustache"? My bet would be the guy that cuts his family down on each blog more than he talks about football.
I say we need some real fans that know the inside scoop on what is going on with the greatest team in the NFL (Texans in my heart). If I want to get the inside scoop about how the wife does not have a job and how his kids are a pain in his side, I would watch Jerry Springer.
All the Real Texans fans, stand up.......
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Wow
And you post this??? I will only be slightly gentle.
You see, if we wanted the opinions of only the Mr. Coons of the world, we'd stick with reading that outdated technology called "newspaper." Now, I definitely commend Mr. Coons. Unlike so many others in print, he has strayed into that arena known unaffectionately as the blogosphere.
Here, just because you might be at a football game, and just because you might be in the press box, does not make you the only person on the planet capable of making a comment on the team. That myth is dead. For far too long, more than casual sports fans like myself have been subjected to the stupidity of the insider. As exhibit A of the insider mentality, may I please submit the editorial board of the Washington Post? I mean, just because you can eat wienies with a ketchup-like sauce with those you "cover" does not mean that you know more than I do. In fact, it more likely means you are drinking the kool-aid from the same cup.
Your mentality, your specious logic on the monopoly of the wisdom of the insider, is dead.
Now, speaking for myself, I truly appreciate what Mr. Coons has to say here on BRB. An insider can add value to the knowledge, but it's not the end-all. Personally, I hope he continues to post here. In addition, he has shown a far thicker skin than your post (which, of course, makes me wonder about the relationship between the poster and Mr. Coons. But, alas, I am cynical that way.).
This "real" Texans fan will stand up. Oh, and btw, do you have the 45s of the hit songs from the 70s and 80s by the Oilers' singers? I mean, according to your logic, if you don't, you aren't an Oilers/Texans fan, right?
I digressed. Forgive me. The details of the BRB party will be posted at some point. Please feel free to join. I'll sing the "Oiler Cannonball" for you as an added, extra bonus.
Hugs and kisses,
bigfatdrunk
P.S. As a former "insider" who has likely had more press passes than you'll know, I have a little bit of information, myself, on how this game works.
by bigfatdrunk on Oct 11, 2007 9:00 PM CDT 0 recs
O.M.F.G!
Raleigh, Myrtle Beach, Dallas, Norfolk, Houston, San Antone, AUSTIN!?!?!
Wasn't it these sorts of "rehab loans" that caused people to buy ARMs and jumbos that actually screwed them on the back-end? I mean, isn't it these sorts of shenanigans that are currently causing the mortgage-lending crisis right now, as we speak?!?!!? Do we seriously need more foreclosures on blue-collar families!??!?!?!
Ho. Lee. Crap.
Look, I know you won't answer my first post, but at least answer this one. Oh, and if you don't know what I am talking about, google the email address. Somebody found a new toy, I do believe.
by bigfatdrunk on Oct 11, 2007 9:22 PM CDT 0 recs
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Also, BFD....can I borrow a few bucks?
by Shake on
Oct 12, 2007 7:33 AM CDT
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Tell you what: I'll let Tim buy you a beer.
by bigfatdrunk on
Oct 12, 2007 7:57 AM CDT
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Deal
by Shake on
Oct 12, 2007 8:05 AM CDT
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Seriously
Too obvious?
Here's an idea, though. Either (a) don't bother reading entertaining/funny stuff if you lack a sense of humor or (b) don't display your dipshittedness by posting a diary.
Also, you might want to get Jerry's permission next time before you stick your nose that far up his ass.
by MDC on
Oct 12, 2007 10:45 AM CDT
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dipshittedness
by Shake on
Oct 12, 2007 11:00 AM CDT
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Seriously?
- It's cool to be spat on and cussed at now? I wish those things would have been cool in high school. I would have been runnin' shit.
- It is ALWAYS rad to make fun of your terrible wife and God awful children. A-L-W-A-Y-S.
- Obviously, I do not own the trademark on game recaps*. Mr. Coon and his opinions are a welcome addition to this site and I have emailed him personally to tell him as much.
Liston
*I just happen to be the greatest ever at it. I'm like the majestic unicorn of game recaps.
by Liston on Oct 11, 2007 10:09 PM CDT 0 recs
Whoa!
I'm in New Jersey, but my sports allegiances take me around the country for various reasons. I can say, without a doubt, that BRB and DGDB&D are two of the most informative and piss your pants funny blogs I have come across. Most blog hosts just throw up a few quotes and it ends there. These guys make their blogs unsanitized for a reason. It's fucking funny. I don't know, I like being an adult and don't need all of my football info so sugary sweet. I'd much rather read Liston's recap (dad-flex, it just doesn't get any better) than hear Peter King wheeze his way through the Travis Johnson "situation".
Some "real" insider info: Ron Dayne is not good, Petey Faggins is really not good and Jerome Mathis seems to get hurt a lot. How's that for someone who never had a press pass.
Oh, and rholl, we got two words for ya, "Suck it!"
by JBNJ on Oct 11, 2007 10:17 PM CDT 0 recs
yes!
Jersey??? Holy crap! do you need a collection?
by bigfatdrunk on Oct 11, 2007 10:36 PM CDT 0 recs
That's my insider!
Apparently our Group Commander had gotten into a minor fender bender right outside the gate. One of his subordinates sees the accident and immediately abandons his car to go help out.
So, later that day we have a comander's call (big formation) where the Colonel retells the story and asks the Sgt to stand up and be recognized for his 'help'. When asked why he did it, the Sgt replied - "That's my Colonel!" Very touching and by that I mean very, very lame. Everything about his response screamed 'man crush'.
Shortly after, stories surfaced of him actually giving the Colonel a piggy back ride into work that day. Now that part is up for question, but the man crush certainly holds true...
by SOLIS on Oct 12, 2007 9:33 AM CDT 0 recs
"this place"
by Southern Lion on Oct 13, 2007 6:44 PM CDT 0 recs
hey!
by bigfatdrunk on
Oct 13, 2007 9:15 PM CDT
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Post diary wrap-up
Jerry, if you read this, I do hope you post again.
Otherwise, I consider this case closed. Cuz, you know, it's my website, and I have that power.
Or not.
by bigfatdrunk on Oct 14, 2007 9:38 PM CDT 0 recs
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