Comments on: links for 2008-06-23

By: Calvin Jones and the 13th Apostle

Calvin Jones and the 13th Apostle — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:35:39 +0000

Ed:
So it doesn’t mean anything because his career was cut short by injury? I guess you think Gale Sayers was just some bum too.

By: bryan

bryan — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:05:17 +0000

Imagine a guy with anger issues AND the nuclear red button.

By: ed

ed — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:39:21 +0000

Bo would have been the second coming of Jim Brown. He had the power and speed. As far as baseball, Bo did hit over 30 homers the one year. There was that throw from the outfield wall in Seattle, too.

Would have? Or could have? Or is it should have? It doesn’t really matter, now, does it.

The only batting category Bo ever led the league in is strikeouts. Prime led the league one year in stolen bases and had a silly hit streak. Played a tougher position too.

Indeed that was a badass throw. One throw.

Listen to yourself.

By: Praxxus

Praxxus — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:14:40 +0000

Oliver, how can you say that Deion “High-steppin’ for Jesus” Sanders lacks humility? Aside from the obvious fact that it’s true, I mean. Yeah he was good, but best ever? Pfffft!

By: jerry

jerry — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:28:02 +0000

Nice pictures of Alba. Is it too soon after her giving birth for me to whisper “milf?”

The LA Times (I think) had a headline over the weekend “Alba. vs. Hathaway”. Though I think very highly of them both, it’s a) not really a contest is it? and b) since I’m not getting either, why make it a contest, why can’t I choose both? (But it’s not really a contest.)

Regarding “Well at least I don’t plaster on the make-up like a trollop, you cunt.” I have no idea what this has to do with feminism or any female support for McCain. It certainly goes to his anger issues and suitability for office. But since I’ve seen similar language used by women and feminist bloggers regarding people they dislike or are having a disagreement with, I see no reason to see why this statement is seen as some sort of anti-feminist statement. Obama has been criticized for using “sweetie” and “claws” and “periodically launches attacks.” Perhaps women feel that neither candidate is likely to be a feminist vanguard.

I suspect Obama is likely to be the candidate to advance equality for everyone regardless of sex or other issues, but I think that people could reasonably disagree on that.

By: Calvin Jones and the 13th Apostle

Calvin Jones and the 13th Apostle — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:02:43 +0000

Ed:
Tell me this isn’t sick:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLGADNEeb50

By: Calvin Jones and the 13th Apostle

Calvin Jones and the 13th Apostle — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:01:31 +0000

Ed:
How can you say that Deion was a better football player? Look at Bo’s football numbers. And he was basically a part time player who never attended training camp!! The hip injury is what did Bo in. Bo would have been the second coming of Jim Brown. He had the power and speed. As far as baseball, Bo did hit over 30 homers the one year. There was that throw from the outfield wall in Seattle, too. It’s interesting that 3 of his greatest professional sports moments came in Seattle now that I think about it.

By: ed

ed — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:07:24 +0000

Green was great great great. But not better than Prime.

Other thing to consider with Prime Time was that he lived up to that particular nickname. Even in college, when a game was on the line, he wanted the ball and more often than not delivered.

Indeed, it’s hard to argue against Devon Hester as best ever return guy, but Deion’s on the short list. As with his pass coverage, people were correctly afraid to kick the ball to him, so you gots to consider that.

Oh, and as for the inevitable Deion vs. Bo Jackson comparisons, Deion was a better football player and a better baseball player. Who was the better athlete? That’s a different question with varying parameters. I think Bo would have won a head to head decathlon, so I’ll give him the edge there. Prime hit over .500 in the World Series. With a broken foot.

By: Calvin Jones and the 13th Apostle

Calvin Jones and the 13th Apostle — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:59:30 +0000

That women for John McBush site you link to, someone(maybe Big Media Matt or even Sully), pointed out that the site is snark.

By: Calvin Jones and the 13th Apostle

Calvin Jones and the 13th Apostle — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:57:58 +0000

Does Sanders ever race Green in one of those fastest man competitions? Green was better than Sanders. Why? Doesn’t anyone remember Green catching Eric Dickerson from behind in that playoff game when Dickerson still played for the Rams?

By: calling all toasters

calling all toasters — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:57:44 +0000

ODub–
Thanks for posting the “Matt” video. It made my day, maybe my week. Unbelievable.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:39:17 +0000

I’m not surprised at the female support for John McCain. He’s a true feminist. What about this quote?

“Well at least I don’t plaster on the make-up like a trollop, you cunt.”

That was taken completely out of context. Crazy liberals twisting his words.

By: SpiderJ

SpiderJ — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:37:56 +0000

I think ed accidentally left off a “not” in that sentence.

Hester is inhuman. If the Bears had an actual quarterback and a decent offensive plan, he could make a hell of a receiving threat instead of just being that Guy You Do Not Kick To.

By: Parthenon

Parthenon — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:54:27 +0000

Maybe the best ever return man, but definitely on the short list.

Better than Hester? Not by any yardstick except longevity.

Best ever corner.

Best cover corner, certainly. Best total package corner? Eh… not so sure. I’d probably go with Bailey in his prime over Sanders.

By: ed

ed — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:38:18 +0000

And Cindy McCain. Wow, a white person born into extreme wealth is proud of the USA. Incredible.

By: ed

ed — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:35:18 +0000

I’d give the edge to Prime over Blount, mainly because the NFL has made the rules increasingly pass-friendly since the Steel Curtain days. And other reasons. Neon Deion shut down half of the field. Best ever corner. Maybe the best ever return man, but definitely on the short list. Darn fine offensive threat.

By: Stirling McLaughlin

Stirling McLaughlin — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:22:03 +0000

Thanks for the link! I’ll be coming back!

By: anotherbozo

anotherbozo — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:59:29 +0000

RE: “Seeing Double”

Oliver’s as good at finding prime eye candy as he is at political analysis. EAT THAT, TPM and dailykos!

By: Repack Rider

Repack Rider — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:52:46 +0000

Deion was a great pass defender and returner.

Tackling? He had people to do that for him.