27 Oct 10
Originally posted by MelanerpesThe more disturbing thing is that anyone would consider a place a shrine because people played a ballgame there.
There are many reasons, many of them rather unusual, for why people choose the specific team(s) they want to root for or against. If No1 doesn't want to root for the Yankees because they ruined a shrine, it makes as much sense as anyone else's reasons for why their root or don't root for certain teams.
01 Nov 10
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Originally posted by sh76The world of sports will have always have "heroes" and "shrines" - even though they're not really "heroes" or "shrines" - because we like the idea of having these things without the ugly wars and disasters that are usually needed to create real "heroes" and "shrines"
The more disturbing thing is that anyone would consider a place a shrine because people played a ballgame there.
01 Nov 10
Originally posted by MelanerpesAmen.
The world of sports will have always have "heroes" and "shrines" - even though they're not really "heroes" or "shrines" - because we like the idea of having these things without the ugly wars and disasters that are usually needed to create real "heroes" and "shrines"
15 Nov 10
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Originally posted by sh76the governor of Ohio yesterday announced that whodey's fan privileges in the state have been officially revoked for the next decade and that it applies to any team in Ohio including college teams.
Well, you won principally on your prediction that your Reds would go out in 3.
17 Nov 10
Originally posted by MelanerpesWhat can I say, its lonely at the top. :'(
the governor of Ohio yesterday announced that whodey's fan privileges in the state have been officially revoked for the next decade and that it applies to any team in Ohio including college teams.
18 Nov 10
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Originally posted by sh76Governor-elect John Kasich has been considering whether or not to reinstate Whodey's fan privileges. But recently released wiretaps reveal conversations between Kasich and Ohio St football coach Jim Tressel about Whodey in which Kasich clearly says he "wants something in return". Ohio authorities have begun a comprehensive investigation into whether any improprieties were involved. This morning, Kasich issued a statement denying that he trying to make any kind of a deal. So far, Tressel has been unavailable for comment, and Whodey himself has not yet been implicated in any wrongdoing.
Bitter outgoing Democrats like to do this sort of thing. 😛
A recent Rasmussen poll indicated that a majority (57% ) of Ohio residents wanted to reinstate Whodey's fan privileges - but his popularity in the Cincinnati area is much lower with only 23% in favor.
22 Nov 10
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Originally posted by MelanerpesDamn that Patriot Act!! ðŸ˜
[b]Governor-elect John Kasich has been considering whether or not to reinstate Whodey's fan privileges. But recently released wiretaps reveal conversations between Kasich and Ohio St football coach Jim Tressel about Whodey in which Kasich clearly says he "wants something in return".
Luckily we may be able to thwart this particular brand of terrorism if we act quickly!!
22 Nov 10
Originally posted by whodeyThe scandal thickens.
Damn that Patriot Act!! ðŸ˜
Luckily we may be able to thwart this particular brand of terrorism if we act quickly!!
After the previously struggling University of Cincinnati crushed Rutgers 69-38 last Saturday night, Rutgers coach Greg Schiano stated "I am certain they knew ahead of time everything we were doing defensively...clearly this Whodey deal had something to do with it.". Wiretaps from later last Saturday revealed Kasich making suspicious comments including "that was too obvious....we need to cover our tracks..." and he also mumbled something about the NFL. Schiano has called for a complete investigation and wants the Bearcats to forfeit the game. The authorities are now also investigating the Bengals and the Browns.
So far, Whodey himself has yet to be implicated in any wrongdoing. All of the coaches targeted in the investigations have declined comment.
22 Nov 10
Originally posted by MelanerpesOh, don't worry... it would be very, very difficult to accuse the Bengals and Browns of doing anything illicit that would tend to allow them to win...
The scandal thickens.
After the previously struggling University of Cincinnati crushed Rutgers 69-38 last Saturday night, Rutgers coach Greg Schiano stated "I am certain they knew ahead of time everything we were doing defensively...clearly this Whodey deal had something to do with it.". Wiretaps from later last Saturday revealed Kasich making suspicio ...[text shortened]... in any wrongdoing. All of the coaches targeted in the investigations have declined comment.
😛