Removing the feeding tube from our aging hipster plaid pants

[Shape Shifter]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
I never thought you'd whiff on something like this.

TM

That would hurt if it was not coming from the lamest poster.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by ironweed
Wonk Of The Day!

Suck it, snitch bitch hoe.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
There's always money in the banana stand!

Except for the cooler.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by spookyfish
I keep hearing people say this, and I'm trying to figure out exactly why? Is it because you can't be a major sports star unless you're playing in a "major sports city"? You don't think that he can get the endorsement dollars anyway by merely being the player he is? Do you think Nike, PepsiCo, etc., is going to convince him that he has to go to New York, L.A. or Chicago to fully realize his status as a superstar?

I'm not arguing with you, I'm just curious as to why people think this. Jordan stayed with the Bulls following some years where they really sucked, and Chicago built the team around him, and look what they did. Say what you want, but don't you think if Cleveland did the same thing for him, he wouldn't like the idea of bringing a championship to an area he grew up in? One that hasn't seen a championship in over a generation? I have to think that has to hold some appeal for him.

But maybe I'm just hoping he doesn't bolt for seemingly greener pastures.

Part of it is me wanting him to play for the Knicks at some point, even though our payroll won't allow for it for quite some time.

I think superstar athletes want and need the attention a large city provides. I'm sure it is great to be Big Willy in Cleveland, but when he talks to his boys in LA, NY, Chicago and Miami and they tell him what it's like to run shit there, it will mean something.

His big endorsements will always be there. But his local endorsement revenue will much more than double in a bigger market. No question. And that's a significant amount of money. The attention that comes with playing in a big market will increase the value of his big endorsement deals as well. Mo money, mo money, mo money.

I think it would be cool if he said, "I'm committed to Cleveland. I want to stay here for the rest of my career." But say those words out loud before typing your response.

TM

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by spookyfish
Fuck Nike, then. Rat-fucking bastards.

Lebron James Promises Nike He Won't Rape Before Contract Expires: http://www.bobfromaccounting.com/7_2303/lebron.html

Pretty funny.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
In other news about other assholes, the frozen-custard-severed-finger-finder refused to return said finger (hi, you!) to the doctor treating the poor schmoe who lost it so that it could be reattached. Said finder should have his kneecaps busted.

I suppose the suit by stubby will be filed the same day the finger-eater wins his.

TM

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
I think it would be cool if he said, "I'm committed to Cleveland. I want to stay here for the rest of my career." But say those words out loud before typing your response.

TM

I saw Reggie Miller on the Daily Show a few weeks ago. I sort of got the impression that he's the last one who will spend 18 years in one small market.

[ABBAKiss]

Originally posted by taxwonk
Suck it, snitch bitch hoe.

This is the "flipping twit of a moronic bitch" for 2005.

[spookyfish]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
Part of it is me wanting him to play for the Knicks at some point, even though our payroll won't allow for it for quite some time.

I think superstar athletes want and need the attention a large city provides. I'm sure it is great to be Big Willy in Cleveland, but when he talks to his boys in LA, NY, Chicago and Miami and they tell him what it's like to run shit there, it will mean something.

His big endorsements will always be there. But his local endorsement revenue will much more than double in a bigger market. No question. And that's a significant amount of money. The attention that comes with playing in a big market will increase the value of his big endorsement deals as well. Mo money, mo money, mo money.

I think it would be cool if he said, "I'm committed to Cleveland. I want to stay here for the rest of my career." But say those words out loud before typing your response.

TM

Actually, I'd rather not hear him say anything. All I want to hear is that he signed a contract extension. A very long contract extension. Every time I've heard those words come from a player's mouth, it usually meant they were going somewhere else within a couple of years.

Hate to say it, but for those who call this area home, it doesn't really sound so preposterous. I just hope he's the exception to the rule. Then again, I'm not betting the house on it.

[spookyfish]

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
Lebron James Promises Nike He Won't Rape Before Contract Expires: http://www.bobfromaccounting.com/7_2303/lebron.html

Pretty funny.

That is funny. And provides more sig-line material -- Hank?:

Added James, "drunk girls don't count though. I want that written in the contract."

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by Shape Shifter
That would hurt if it was not coming from the lamest poster.

Are you just going to ignore my threat of a call to arms?

TM

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by ABBAKiss
This is the "flipping twit of a moronic bitch" for 2005.

Show me your TITS!!!! and I'll tell you.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
I saw Reggie Miller on the Daily Show a few weeks ago. I sort of got the impression that he's the last one who will spend 18 years in one small market.

He wouldn't have if he were a superstar. (And I saw that episode too.)

TM

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by spookyfish
Actually, I'd rather not hear him say anything. All I want to hear is that he signed a contract extension. Every time I've heard those words come from a player's mouth, it usually meant they were going somewhere else within a couple of years.

Hate to say it, but for those who call this area home, it doesn't really sound so preposterous. I just hope he's the exception to the rule. Then again, I'm not betting the house on it.

Don't lose hope until you confirm that Craig Ehlo doesn't have a son.

TM

PS - One of the best quotes of all time:

The press asks Jordan what he thinks of the Cavalier's strategy of not double-teaming him in an upcoming game. Jordan responds with something like, "If they let Ehlo guard me straight up, I'll drop 100 purnts."

The press runs to Ehlo with the quote. Ehlo's response? "I think I can hold him to 98."

[Shape Shifter]

Originally posted by spookyfish
Actually, I'd rather not hear him say anything. All I want to hear is that he signed a contract extension. Every time I've heard those words come from a player's mouth, it usually meant they were going somewhere else within a couple of years.

Hate to say it, but for those who call this area home, it doesn't really sound so preposterous. I just hope he's the exception to the rule. Then again, I'm not betting the house on it.

He's already signed with the Yankees for next season.