Hold. On. Was i the only one who remembers seeing language that this was going to be a "statue"?? Was that not official language in promotional copy, or was it just beat-writers and twitter creating that line? If it was indeed promoted as a statue, and this is said "statue", this ranks up there with:
- ****ing up/prematurely unveiling the new team name on tv
- The day-of reveal of that ST pregame "tribute" in front of some porter potties (and ST's family confirming nothing was officially planed)
- Jackson Mahomes dumbass Tik Toking all over a chained off, spraypainted 21 on the ground
And if it wasnt supposed to be a statue, why the **** am i looking at a Dick's Sporting Goods mannequin with some wire arms?? Some kind of full-bodied, athletic bust in a pose couldnt be produced?? I dont have any more words for the ineptitude and disappointment of this organization. Time and time again they trot his family out for these "tributes" and it's starting to feel more and more disingenuous, amateur and bordering on a last effort desperation grab at maintaining any feelings of nostalgia for this organization.
If the family loves it and appreciates it, that's all that really matters. But as a fan, a fan of ST, and a consumer, that display represents what this team has been for my tenure: a beautiful, bright, shiny casing that provides no real substance or life inside.