BigMike619 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Honestly, I think this guy wrote this article for the reaction. Nobody can tell you how to grieve and how long to. You would be an ass if you tried to and end up looking like a uncaring jerk. That being said, I dont believe we should be posting phone numbers on here. Email addresses are one thing, but when it becomes that personal I think there is a line being crossed. Even if it is just a work number. Thats just my opinion and in NO way an attack on TK or anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkalnasy Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 "Needed paragraphing badly. ~ihs" Yeah sorry ihs, I'm at work and am in one of those copy and paste moods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkalnasy Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Honestly, I think this guy wrote this article for the reaction. Nobody can tell you how to grieve and how long to. You would be an ass if you tried to and end up looking like a uncaring jerk.That being said, I dont believe we should be posting phone numbers on here. Email addresses are one thing, but when it becomes that personal I think there is a line being crossed. Even if it is just a work number. Thats just my opinion and in NO way an attack on TK or anyone else. That's the way I felt when I read this. As far as the phone numbers? Look at the bottom of the article, his number is right there, its simply posted here so we don't have to give him the benefit of the doubt of another read through while looking for his contact info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Rich Fla Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Meet The Press? Nah.Meet The SWARM. John McGrath: 253-597-8742, ext. 6154 john.mcgrath@thenewstribune.com 21? Is that really it? Are you giving us permision to attack. I've never went on to another board with the intent to spew venom for fear of it reflecting bad on ES, but if your giving the okay I'd like to tell that guy to **** himself.:2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nace14 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Normally, I never bother replying to people like this, but I couldn't resist this time. Here's my email to that autrocity, hope it's not too long and annoying for you guys to read: Dear John, I'm sure that your inbox has already been flooded with angry replies from Redskins fans today after the article that you decided to write. I am not going to attack you and call you every name that I can utter. What I am going to do is simply point out something that has evidently gone right over your head: nobody is exploiting Sean Taylor, they are remembering him. Yesterday, Bill Belicheck won the Coach of Year Award, this is a coach that was caught cheating this year. Nobody is going to argue that the Patriots have not accomplished something extraordinary this year, but if you look at that team, you will understand that they are about one thing and one thing only: self-glorification. They pursued a goal simply so that they could claim to be the best, and they approach the game with a mindset to set records and be praised and glorified for their dominance. There may not be anything wrong with that, afterall, the goal of every football team is to win and be dominant. That being said, the Redskins are the polar opposites of those New England Patriots. They are not playing for self-glorification, in fact, they almost appear to dispise self-glorification right now. The Redskins have become a humble team awakened to the fact that they are only playing game. A game that does not deserve to be glorified for anything more than being a game. Sean Taylor understood that. Sean played the game with unresting respect for the game; and, when the game ended, he got out of the spot light and avoided the media's wishes to exploit his life off the field and turn him into anything other than a football player. The Redskins are not out promoting themselves as a team of destiny because of Sean Taylor's death, but rather they are dedicating every ounce of energy in their body to respecting the football player and the man that was Sean Taylor. As a Redskins fan, I would love to see them make a push in the playoffs, make the Super Bowl, and win the championship for Sean; however, if they lose tomorrow I will still love the Redskins (the players, the coaches, and the organization) because in a time when the media wishes to impose its will upon the public that the Patriots are the greatest football team around, I have had the opportunity to watch 53 men remember 1, play for 1, and care for 1. What the Washington Redskins have and are doing this season, rises above what takes place between the sidelines and speaks to what takes place in the film room, the locker room, their homes, their lives and their hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 21? Is that really it? Are you giving us permision to attack. I've never went on to another board with the intent to spew venom for fear of it reflecting bad on ES, but if your giving the okay I'd like to tell that guy to **** himself.:2cents: No. He is. That information is listed at the end of his column. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USS Redskins Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Usually I would just say this thread is another goofy fan crying about a negative Skins article but WOW this writer is a total A-hole. Thanks for posting. The Skins have acted only with Class and Honor regarding ST. They honor him with every hard fought second of each game and this chump is just mad b/c his Faeghawks are going to get their asses kicked this weekend. Hail!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 That's the way I felt when I read this. As far as the phone numbers? Look at the bottom of the article, his number is right there, its simply posted here so we don't have to give him the benefit of the doubt of another read through while looking for his contact info. I didnt read the article actually and have no plans on it. So I spoke out of line and I apologize for that. I have learned since logging in to that Seahawks board and seeing all the BS they spoke on ST not to click links that will upset me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Paint Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Yeah, I can tell Seattle is very nervous about this game. You can tell how they are acting. Matt's mustache, them doing that segment on ESPN where they are playing with toy cars at practice, etc... They are basically trying to imitate Portis and his costumes by doing that stuff. Unfortuanately for them it isn't going to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21dave Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Wow, I don't know if I've ever read a more offensive article. This guy makes Lenny P. look like John Updike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinzOwnU Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I don't love the article, but I also don't think the author is totally off base. I think the redskins are taking this too far, and I think it has gone beyond the point of mourning and it's starting to be used as motivation for the team. Whether that's right or not, I cannot say, but I think they are going overboard with it and I do question whether it's appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 As a Redskins fan, I would love to see them make a push in the playoffs, make the Super Bowl, and win the championship for Sean; however, if they lose tomorrow I will still love the Redskins (the players, the coaches, and the organization) because in a time when the media wishes to impose its will upon the public that the Patriots are the greatest football team around, I have had the opportunity to watch 53 men remember 1, play for 1, and care for 1. What the Washington Redskins have and are doing this season, rises above what takes place between the sidelines and speaks to what takes place in the film room, the locker room, their homes, their lives and their hearts. :applause: :applause: :applause: That part right there was excellent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Chaaarmnder Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 yep definetly placed a phone call to mr. mcgrath. Told him the article was in very poor taste, and very ill timed in nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowhead Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 nace14 - Great contrast and even greater restraint. Thanks for sharing that, it was more than appropriate. Hail. :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffylookin Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I think what the writer of this story meant to say (or should have meant to say) is that HE is sick and tired of hearing about Sean Taylor and the Redskins drawing inspiration from his memory. To each is own. In all candor, I was having a similar reaction to last night's Orange Bowl. Not so much VT but rather the broadcast of the game and FOX trying to force an emotional reaction out of me as a viewer. That said, I certainly wouldn't suggest that the school or the football team is in anyway exploiting the shootings of last Spring. That community still feels that loss and it has brought them together. So similarly to suggest that the Redskins are somehow doing something wrong or disingenuous would be laughable if it weren't so sad. The Taylor murder is still very fresh in everyone's mind (barely a month ago), it happened during the season with games still being played and most importantly he was a teammate of these guys. Of course the players are still going to think about him and play for him. From a fan's perspective, Sean was our "star" player. If not "the face" of the franchise he was right there behind Clinton as the most famous Redskin. His loss has been a collective shock to our system. I wonder what this guy would say if Matt Hasselbeck or Shawn Alexander were murdered in November? Would he be so quick to question the sincerity of the Seahawk organization or it's fans in their mourning? This guy might have a better case next season if players, fans and media still invoke Sean Taylor's name as some sort of rallying cry but not now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookie Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I think copying the paper's editor would also be a good idea. I mean responding to the so-called "journalist" is one thing, but we should also let his employer know what we think of said journalist's biased and mis-informed slant. I found the slew of editors here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/aboutus/editorialboard/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Paint Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I don't love the article, but I also don't think the author is totally off base. I think the redskins are taking this too far, and I think it has gone beyond the point of mourning and it's starting to be used as motivation for the team. Whether that's right or not, I cannot say, but I think they are going overboard with it and I do question whether it's appropriate. They are taking it too far? How dare Portis and Moss dedicate their play to their fallen friend? How dare they talk about Sean when asked by the media? Get a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkalnasy Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 ...however, if they lose tomorrow I will still love the Redskins (the players, the coaches, and the organization) because in a time when the media wishes to impose its will upon the public that the Patriots are the greatest football team around, I have had the opportunity to watch 53 men remember 1, play for 1, and care for 1. What the Washington Redskins have and are doing this season, rises above what takes place between the sidelines and speaks to what takes place in the film room, the locker room, their homes, their lives and their hearts. Well written, and loved this part...like a line out of a movie. :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demoonda Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Not very surprised at some Seattle loonie taking a stab at the Redskins. Seattle, WA weather update: Today, Rain. Tomorrow, Rain. The next day, Rain. Sweet, Seattle, sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newera Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 More fire for the Skins. I say thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxpck Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Once they get the 500th well thought response to a arrogant atheistic piece maybe they will start to understand the substance of the ST response. No gimmick would illicit such a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzSkinsFan63 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 This guy is so scared sick he has to bash at absolutely nothing to make it seem it is wrong so he can somehow live with the fact he hates what is happening. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselfan44 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 In every interview that I have seen its always the media that asks the question about playing for Sean and how the death has impacted the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Rich Fla Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I just sent him a whicked E-Mail. **** him!:seahawksu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising270 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 The person who wrote this article needs drop his know it all ego and remember he is not a family member nor friend of ST. The only persons opinion I care about foremost is that of his father Pedro who asked the team to make it to the playoffs for Sean, and hasn't had anything negative to say about the way his sons teammates are honoring him. Avoiding the debate whether the recent events are coincidence or a sign Taylor is watching over this team because in the end it comes down to personal beliefs. However if his teammates find comfort and purpose in believing Sean is still with them in spirit how dare he judge their feelings. He makes it sound as though we are purposely making sign like hiring jets to write 21 in smoke above our stadium before kick off. The events happened without players or coaches influencing them and it is the media commercializing it if anyone, not the them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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