Battle Red Blog - Arian Foster Versus The MediaThe Roller Coaster That Is Texans Fandomhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47249/battleredblog_fave.png2014-12-04T12:29:04-06:00http://www.battleredblog.com/rss/stream/57203962014-12-04T12:29:04-06:002014-12-04T12:29:04-06:00Arian Foster Does Presser In British Accent
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<p>This would be weird for anyone else. For the Houston Texans' star running back, it's simply par for the course. Watch the video on Battle Red Blog.</p> <p>Arian Foster met with the media today. He conducted the entire press conference in a British accent.</p>
<p>Odd as that may sound, I don't think you'll find many (any?) <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Texans</a> fans who are the least bit surprised. This is <span>Arian Foster's</span> world, and we're all just pip-pip-cheerio-Big Ben-Westminster Abbey-fish and chips living in it.</p>
<p>You can <a href="http://www.houstontexans.com/tv-media/videos/British_Arian_Foster_invades_locker_room/75a37b34-8ba5-46dc-9a31-8d25057b18f7">watch the entire exchange here</a>. It's well worth your time, if for nothing else than to hear Foster discuss how he's feeling after returning from the groin injury that caused him to miss two games earlier this year.</p>
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https://www.battleredblog.com/2014/12/4/7335441/arian-foster-meets-with-media-answers-every-question-in-a-britishTim2014-08-04T08:39:16-05:002014-08-04T08:39:16-05:00#StaySuckaFree T-Shirts<img src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/j0Zgxk0IYarLziwLHhLuJL4i7Zo=/410x410/cdn.vox-cdn.com/fan_shot_images/337590/BuKnMVBCQAAiMag.jpg" />
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<br />This is a pretty good idea for a T-shirt, but <a href="http://www.battleredblog.com/2014/8/2/5962051/houston-for-dq-shirts-available-to-raise-100k" target="new">here's a much better one</a> for a much better cause.</p></p></div>
https://www.battleredblog.com/2014/8/4/5966811/staysuckafree-t-shirts-to-show-off-how-good-a-teammate-you-areDavid Corzo2014-08-01T09:27:22-05:002014-08-01T09:27:22-05:00'Mr. Doucheman' Song Parody Honoring Arian Foster
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<p>Apparently it was made by one of the interns over at Sports Radio 610 and it aired on their morning show today. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, but I'm still growing to detest the show.</p>
<p><a href="http://houston.cbslocal.com/2014/07/31/mr-doucheman-by-intern-josh/" target="_blank"><b>Listen to it here.</b></a></p>
<p><i>Mr. Doucheman, bring us a ring,<br>You're always fav'ring your back and hamstring.<br>You're so much better when you're not injured<br>Stop being a bitch and be a winner.</i></p>
<p><i>Doucheman, throw us a bone.<br>If you showed a shred of care, we'd leave you alone.<br>Please turn on your ??? ???<br>Mr. Doucheman, bring us a ring.</i></p>
<p><i>Mr. Doucheman, bring us a ring.<br>I think you've done enough child-bearing<br>In philosphy you're no Aristotle,<br>So catch the football and go full throttle.</i></p>
<p><i>Doucheman, just get to the goal.<br>Get us some W's before we get old.<br>So please turn on your ??? ??? (fancy feed?)<br>Mr. Doucheman please, please bring us a ring!</i></p>
https://www.battleredblog.com/2014/8/1/5959061/sports-radio-610-plays-mr-doucheman-song-parody-in-honor-of-arianDavid Corzo2014-08-01T03:53:18-05:002014-08-01T03:53:18-05:00Picture of Arian Foster Says Thousand of Words
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<p>Click on it to get the full size. Picture comes <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/Texans/comments/2c6l62/yeah_man_im_just_trying_to_be_the_best_texans_sub/" target="_blank">from the Texans Redditor darthjuggernaut</a>, and like many childish things, it made me laugh. Take a look at the comments in that thread for another laugh.</p>
https://www.battleredblog.com/2014/8/1/5958437/this-picture-says-a-thousand-words-of-a-thousand-wordsDavid Corzo2014-08-01T00:10:58-05:002014-08-01T00:10:58-05:00Lopez: Foster Is, In Fact, Not A Good Teammate
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<p><span>But then he spoke to the media for the first time. What followed made Foster look even more like the Prima Donna he is. Worse, by answering every question with, "I’m just trying to be the best teammate I can be," Foster did exactly what O’Brien preaches against.</span></p>
<p><span>He made it all about <span>Arian Foster</span>. He thumbed his nose at the world, jammed a wedge between himself and the public and unfairly put pressure on teammates and coaches to answer for him and explain his nonsense.</span></p>
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<p>Read the rest of John Lopez's article <a target="_blank" href="http://houston.cbslocal.com/2014/07/30/how-arian-foster-became-the-worst-teammate-he-could-possibly-be/" style="font-size: 12px;">here.</a></p>
<p>I still think people (namely the media) are overreacting to the snubbing Arian Foster gave them on Wednesday, but Lopez makes some good points. The "team first" mantra goes out the window when a player makes things about himself. But good lord is he dramatic.</p>
<p>The "Prima Donna" tag is a bit harsh when we remember what <i>actual</i> Prima Donna-type players have done to their team's chemistry. <span>Like I said before, Foster just better ensure that he's as un-fireable as possible with his play on the field.</span></p>
<p>Are you as offended as Mother Lopez is?</p>
https://www.battleredblog.com/2014/8/1/5958095/john-lopez-arian-foster-is-in-fact-not-a-good-teammateDavid Corzo2014-07-31T14:22:35-05:002014-07-31T14:22:35-05:00Foster on Olbermann's "Worst Person In Sports"
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<p>It's meant in jest and Olbermann actually seems to like the interview, comparing it to how Eric Dickerson handled the media during a contract dispute.</p>
https://www.battleredblog.com/2014/7/31/5956585/keith-olbermann-names-arian-foster-worst-person-sports-not-literallyDavid Corzo2014-07-31T14:02:05-05:002014-07-31T14:02:05-05:00Arian Foster: "Media is full of propaganda"
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<p>Media is full of propaganda and you're subjected to their agenda. Don't let them think for you. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/staysuckafree?src=hash">#staysuckafree</a> ✌️</p>
— Arian Foster (@ArianFoster) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArianFoster/statuses/494861434824560642">July 31, 2014</a>
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<p>There should be zero doubt now about what the purpose of <span>Arian Foster's</span> hilariously awkward interview yesterday. He clearly <i>does not </i>like the media. Much of the animosity probably stemmed from his <a href="http://www.khou.com/story/sports/nfl/texans/2014/07/29/12658998/" target="_blank">well-publicized saga</a> with alleged girlfriend-on-the-side Brittany Norwood.</p>
<p><span>Marshawn Lynch</span> handles his disdain for the media a little differently by just outright ignoring their questions or answering them through a proxy. What little interaction he had with reporters was in hopes of avoiding fines by the NFL. Foster was probably doing the same thing.</p>
<p>Lynch is all "bout that action, baws." Hopefully, Arian Foster will be too. Durga help him and the media if he ever makes a Super Bowl appearance.</p>
https://www.battleredblog.com/2014/7/31/5956453/arian-foster-media-is-full-of-propagandaDavid Corzo2014-07-30T14:43:25-05:002014-07-30T14:43:25-05:00Arian Foster Wants To Be A Good Teammate (Video)
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<p>After his return to the practice field, the Texans star running back didn't have much to say to the media ... unless you read between the lines.</p> <p>In case you haven't seen it yet, CSN Houston has the transcript of the interview that transpired today between reporters and <a href="http://www.battleredblog.com/2014/7/30/5951695/2014-houston-texans-training-camp-arian-foster-returns-to-practice">returning Texans running back Arian Foster</a>. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.csnhouston.com/football-houston-texans/talk/foster-speaks-without-saying-thing" style="font-size: 12px;">Check it out.</a></p>
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<p><span><b>Question:</b> How do you feel? Were you 100 percent out there today?</span></p>
<p><span><b>Foster:</b> I’m just out here trying to be the best teammate I can be and I’m gonna work hard at doing that. </span></p>
<p><span><b>Q:</b> Physically, you’re good to go? </span></p>
<p><span><b>F:</b> I’m just trying to be the best teammate I can be, man. </span></p>
<p><span><b>Q:</b> Arian, can you tell us exactly what kept you out, what was going on?</span></p>
<p><span><b>F:</b> Yeah, man. I’m just trying to be the best teammate I can be, you know. I’m gonna work hard at doing that. </span></p>
<p><span><b>Q:</b> What was physically wrong with you?</span></p>
<p><span><b>F: </b>Yeah, I’m just out here, working hard every single day, trying to be the best teammate I can be. </span></p>
<p><span><b>Q: </b>What did it mean to be able to get back out here and start working, Arian? And get back with your teammates?</span></p>
<p><span><b>F:</b> You know, being with your teammates and being the best teammate you can be is what you strive to do. So that’s what I’m out here for. </span></p>
<p><span><b>Q: </b>Your teammates talk about how they want to see you out here. They know what you mean to this ballclub. What does all that stuff mean to you, Arian?</span></p>
<p><span><b>F: </b>Yeah, man. I’m just (trying) to be the best teammate you can be, man. Just work hard at doing that every single day. That’s what we’re out here trying to do. </span></p>
<p><span><b>Q: </b>Is your body starting to break down?</span></p>
<p><span><b>F: </b>Yeah, man. I’m just out here trying to be the best teammate I can be. And I’m gonna work hard at doing that. </span></p>
<p><span><b>Q:</b> How’s that coming, Arian, your progress with being a better teammate?</span></p>
<p><span><b>F:</b> Yeah, you know, I’m just, every single day, just trying to be a better teammate, man. </span></p>
<p><span><b>Q:</b> What do you think about these fans going crazy for you guys?</span></p>
<p><span><b>F:</b> Yeah, man. I’m just out here trying to be the best teammate I can be. And I’m going to continue doing that. </span></p>
<p><span><b>Q:</b> Is there any difference in the way you felt physically, feel stronger?</span></p>
<p><span><b>F:</b> Yeah, man. I’m just out here trying to be the best teammate I can be. And I’m just going to continue to do that. </span></p>
<p><span><b>Q:</b> What was the offseason like, working at your brother’s facility, different than other previous seasons?</span></p>
<p><span><b>F: </b>Yeah, just every single day, man, just working hard, trying to be the best teammate I can be. </span></p>
<p><span><b>Reporter: </b>You got that down. </span></p>
<p><span><b>Foster:</b> Thank you. </span></p>
<p><span><b>Reporter:</b> You’re welcome. </span></p>
<p><span><b>Foster:</b> Y’all take care.</span></p>
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<p>When I read this, I had a nice, long chuckle. Especially at Dave Zangaro's supreme annoyance about it:</p>
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<p><span>Foster, 27, spoke to media at the <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Texans</a> facility for the first time all spring or summer and essentially and effectively wasted the time of everyone involved. He spoke for about one minute and thirty seconds and probably would have spoken longer but it was in the best interest of everyone involved to part ways as early as possible. </span></p>
<p><span>A common theme of the Bill O’Brien Era has been the refrain of trying to be a better teammate. That’s how Foster answered all 11 questions thrown his way on the field after Wednesday’s practice. If it was a joke, it fell flat.</span></p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6cxNR9ML8k">Lighten up, Francis.</a></p>
<p>Some of you have been speculating what exactly Foster might be trying to accomplish with his stonewall answers (other than clearly annoy the media), but I think I know because I can somewhat relate to his current situation.</p>
<p>Back when I worked in an office, we had this boss, that one kind of boss that so many people have suffered through. Like Michael Scott from <i>The Office</i>, except not funny. He used the dumbest catchphrases to try and motivate us. and we all hated it. They de-motivated us, if anything.</p>
<p>One of the only things I can draw with any accuracy is Homer Simpson's face. So I would draw it... everywhere. Post-It notes on the fridge, company memos, whiteboards. <span>And I would draw dialogue boxes and fill them with the silly things the boss said. </span><span>Everyone knew I did it and they loved me for it. It was our way of passively venting some frustration and sharing a laugh at the expense of the boss. I don't know if he knew it was me or if he didn't care. I just made sure that I always got my work done and did extra just in case he </span><i style="font-size: 12px;">did</i><span> find out and confronted me about it. I wanted to be extra hard to fire. </span></p>
<p>Now, I'm not drawing direct parallels here. Bill O'Brien is not the oaf of a boss that I described above. Far from it. But he does come from the Bill Belichick coaching tree, who came from the Bill Parcells coaching tree. That translates into strong authoritative policies -- like no Segways to practice, strict media relations, running laps after a fumble, etc. In response to this, <span>I think this is a good-humored but sarcastic jab at O'Brien's policies and constant "team first" message. If true, you can bet his teammates are loving it, just like my coworkers did all those years ago. </span><span>O'Brien seems to possess a sense of humor, so I think it'll go over fine with him as long as stuff like this is infrequent and not over-the-top.</span></p>
<p><span>I could be wrong, and this might clearly be a right cross/left uppercut combo at the media, but guys like Foster can't help but express their dissent in the face of authority; following him on Twitter has made that very clear. </span><span>He just better make sure to make himself as un-fireable as possible. What say you?</span></p>
https://www.battleredblog.com/2014/7/30/5952645/arian-foster-is-trying-to-be-a-good-teammate-working-at-it-everydayDavid Corzo