Sean Taylor, who died last night after suffering a gunshot wound, was no angel. Off the field, there were drunk driving and weapons charges; on the field, he once spat in an opponent’s face and was known as a late-hit artist. But whatever else you can say about Taylor, this much is certain: He loved his stripes. If there was a part of his uniform that didn’t have stripes, he simply created his own — on his fingers, on his facemask, and, of course, on his socks.
Taylor’s signature moment came on November 6th, 2005, when he and Clinton Portis engaged in some serious sock shenanigans during a game against the Eagles. Portis, who went solid-burgundy on one leg and striped-burgundy on the other, just looked ridiculous, but Taylor looked spectacular in his candy-striped hose. He was fined $5,000, but I’m sure he felt it was worth it, and of course I agree.
The ’Skins will no doubt wear some sort of memorial for Taylor for the balance of this season. If anyone in the team’s front office is reading this, please, don’t take the boilerplate route of a helmet decal or jersey patch. If you really want to honor Taylor, have the whole team go with candy-striped socks or some other stripe-driven tribute. He would’ve wanted it that way.
Shorts Breezers Pants Update: Remember our recent discussion of the Belleville Bulls and their uni-numbered pants? Jonathan Deery was curious, so he contacted the team to ask what was up with the unusual number placement. Here’s what he heard back from the team’s communications director:
I spoke with Bulls Equipment Manager Tom Frater today about your questions regarding the numbers on the pants, as he is the one who makes those decisions. He informed me that his reasoning for adding numbers to the pants were twofold.
First, he always likes to try to add something unique to the uniforms and he liked how the numbers looked. Secondly, he uses it as an identifying tool, as he has found that just numbering the tags with a Sharpie does not prevent players from taking equipment from each other. He’s used the same sort of logic with adding players’ names on the back of the helmets this year as well.
“I was quite surprised by his last comment,” writes Jonathan, “so I went looking at the team’s photo gallery to find evidence of the names on the helmets. It looks like the equipment manager has matched the font used on the jersey to the helmet. Nice touch if you ask me.” Agreed.
Austin Reminder: By the time most of you read this, I’ll be on my way to Austin. Looking forward to meeting lots of you tonight at the Salt Lick. There’s a 7:30 reservation for Lukas, so just ask for that.
Uni Watch News Ticker: Looks like River Hill High School in Maryland has is using the U. of Iowa helmet design (nice find by David Cline). … You may have been too busy gorging on leftovers last Friday to have seen the lnk to this story about a high school hoops team that was called for 18 technical fouls due to a uniform violation. That reminded a Chris Willis of a story from his student days at Alabama-Hunstville in 1979: “Our team came out in unis that had either ‘Chargers’ or ‘Huntsville’ with a tail sweep [i.e., a flourish-y underline — PL]. After the shootaround, we watched in amazement as the trainer went and cut the tail sweeps out of each jersey. The story was that the opposing coach had talked the officials into believing that the jerseys violated a ’simplicity rule,’ and that a technical foul would be called for each player who checked in with those jerseys on. We lost the game, and pictures in the paper next day showed a UAH player in a uni with a hole in the middle of the chest.” … According to a small item in the middle of this page (sent my way by Jeffrey Soderberg), Boston College’s Jamie Silva, “who normally wears No. 44, wore No. 31 yesterday in honor of Jay McGillis, a defensive back for the Eagles in the early 1990s who died of cancer. A scholarship is endowed to the athletic department in his name and each year it is bestowed upon a BC defensive back. That DB then wears McGillis’ jersey number during the final home game of the season.” … Good article here on how the Hawks’ new look was developed (with thanks to Chris Mercanti). … The Mets officially unveiled their “Shea goodbye” patch yesterday, although it had actually been leaked months ago. I like it (and not just because it was designed by Uni Watch pal Todd Radom). … Speaking of the Mets, Greg Prince notes a mistake in that press release I just linked to, which mentions that the team wore this patch for “America’s Bicentennial (1976).” But as the patch itself notes, it was actually for the National League centennial. … Peter King earned himself some major Doesn’t Get It™ points with this column. Key quote: “[The Browns’ throwbacks were the] weirdest, most inconsequential throwback outfits ever. The only way you could tell was the numbers on the helmets.” I guess King doesn’t care about sock stripes, helmet stripes, or pants piping. … Lots of chatter here about Bowling Green’s brown uniforms (with thanks to Tom Konecny).
Gone Fishin’: I’ll be off the grid for most of today and tomorrow. Bryan will be minding the store, so e-mail him if you have any site-related issues (abusive commenters, spam filter problems, etc.). Ticker material can still come to me.
#1 by Joey Guns on 11.27.07 9:01 am |
RIP Sean. You were way too young!
I didn’t realize the Redskins had painted numbers for the players parking spots. Do all teams do this, and I just didn’t know about it?
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#2 by Robert on 11.27.07 9:17 am |
The shape of the Shea Goodbye patch reminds me of the lightbulb-shaped patch that the Dodgers wore 25 or 30 years ago.
#3 by Marshall on 11.27.07 9:18 am |
Paul, I love your site. I check it everyday, but do not like the way you represented Sean Taylor on this painful day. Sean was loving father, great teammate, painfully shy (even though his on field play did not potray that), well spoken, polite, a hard worker. Those are qualities we all would love to have. Sean didn’t like talking to the media so he was portray as a thug for his past actions. But for the past year and a half (the time that his girlfriend got pregnant and his daughter was born) he has been a model citizen. Can we give someone credit for change? For this site’s purposes, lets remember Sean as a man who loved stripes and died protecting his family.
#4 by Tom Asher on 11.27.07 9:18 am |
Tragedy with Sean Taylor, no doubt about it.
Was watching “Samantha Who?” last night (don’t ask), and the episode had a bit of a uni-twist. Samantha had received a Blackhawks sweater as a gift. But unless my eyes deceived me, the name and numerals were of the iron-on variety. Not just on her sweater, but also on the other sweaters at the sports bar. In addition, it did not appear to be one of the new RBK designs. So at least they did one thing right.
#5 by dgc on 11.27.07 9:23 am |
They also give the players of the week a closer spot. link
#6 by LI Phil on 11.27.07 9:25 am |
fantastic idea, paul
why don’t i see this happening tho?
#7 by Bucktown Skins Fan on 11.27.07 9:32 am |
I have to agree with Marshall here. Sean Taylor was a deeply private person who grew up in his time in the NFL. He was a devoted teammate and a big-hearted human being who was taken in a disgusting, tragic event. Your characterization taints the memory of a wonderful person, who was a warrior on the field and a devoted friend and family man off the field. That’s all that needs to be said about him. Read the quotes from his friends, family, coaches and teammates to learn about him…
… not his NFL penalty record.
RIP 21
#8 by Chris in Nashville on 11.27.07 9:37 am |
I also agree with Marshall and the Skins Fan. Now is the not the time and this is definitely not the place to bring up someone’s flaws just hours after he has died. Sean Taylor might not have been a model citizen but I do agree that he was trying to become a better person. He was a great football player, son and father that leaves behind a girlfriend and one year old daughter.
#9 by Adam on 11.27.07 9:38 am |
Is there anybody in the entire world who’s memory of Sean Taylor (assuming they have one at all) is going to be formed by what Paul wrote? Yes, it’s a shame that he died, but that had nothing to do with what Paul wrote. People are just being way too sensitive.
#10 by Robert on 11.27.07 9:50 am |
Agreed, but can we possibly avoid debating this issue all day?
#11 by ASDF on 11.27.07 9:52 am |
I also agree with Marshall and the Skins Fan. Now is the not the time and this is definitely not the place to bring up someone’s flaws just hours after he has died. Sean Taylor might not have been a model citizen but I do agree that he was trying to become a better person. He was a great football player, son and father that leaves behind a girlfriend and one year old daughter.
It is a tragedy that he was killed and that his child will never really know him.
However, if you don’t want to be remembered for spitting in someone’s face, you should not do it in the first place. Dying tragically does not erase a person’s previous actions and deeds.
#12 by Stuby on 11.27.07 9:54 am |
Way off topic today and I apologize. I finally got a Wyoming quarter yesterday and as far as I can tell, it’s the only state quarter to feature a football team helmet logo.
Wyoming state quarter
Wyoming helmet
BTW, I agree that striped socks honoring Sean Taylor would be the best way to go.
#13 by Bucktown Skins Fan on 11.27.07 9:56 am |
Adam, I mean no disrespect, so please don’t take what I say in that way.
Yes. People who read the media, blogs, etc., who do not know Sean Taylor and did not follow his career, will remember him by what was written. This is one of many outlets that has gone the cheap and easy route of talking about his penalties (the guy played hard, but was in no way dirty), the spitting incident (I’d spit in Michael Pittman’s face too after all the domestic violence incidents that “man” has racked up) and his “drunk driving” charge (for which he was acquitted of all charges).
An 18 month old girl, named Jackie, just lost her father due to a tragic, vile act. That’s all that matters. Be respectful is all I want.
But that’s just me.
Paul, you do great work on this blog. I read it every day, but have never posted. I apologize for making waves on my first post, but this was a player who was close to my heart. Thank you for doing what you do.
#14 by Adam Wyss on 11.27.07 9:57 am |
My most memorable moment will be in the 2006 Pro Bowl when he was going 100% treating the game like it was an honor, while other players were treating it like it was an obligation.
#15 by Adam Wyss on 11.27.07 9:59 am |
2007 Pro Bowl, my bad. Following the 2006 season.
#16 by The Ol Goaler on 11.27.07 10:04 am |
I wish pro and NCAA teams would give high schools a break on the use of helmet logos… for example, the Blytheville (Ark.) “Chickasaws” wear a helmet that resembles (design-wise) the ’70s-era Washington Redskins helmet. There’s only so many ways to design a helmet logo!
#17 by Kek on 11.27.07 10:05 am |
No better way to remember Sean than by watching that youtube clip over and over again. I had totally forgotten about that.
#18 by Dwight on 11.27.07 10:06 am |
Nice catch - now that’s some uni-watching there.
#19 by u2horn on 11.27.07 10:10 am |
It’s also the design Utah has used since 1975
#20 by MJ on 11.27.07 10:13 am |
That design is also on the state license plates.
#21 by Robert on 11.27.07 10:20 am |
While on the subject of prematurely departed figures who loved stripes, let us pay our respects to the great Kevin DuBrow as well. Even if you did not like Quiet Riot’s music, you have to love the shirt and the mike stand.
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#22 by LI Phil on 11.27.07 10:21 am |
or…perhaps the football team helmet logo is actually that of the state of wyoming, rather than the other way around
#23 by John on 11.27.07 10:29 am |
Ive noticed something along the lines of American Flagless football helmets. As far as i can tell for the whole season his helmet decal has looked like its rotated slightly to the back just enough that you can tell its out of place. Of course i have no shot of it but its been bugging me the last couple of weeks.
#24 by Craig on 11.27.07 10:30 am |
I think the Sean Taylor stripe tribute is more than fitting. Taylor will be eulogized and remembered in various ways by various media outlets. To repeat the same things about the man on this site that you can read anywhere would just be lazy. A part of who Sean Taylor was,a man with uniform eccentricities, deserves to be recognized. It’s a tragedy no matter how you look at it. But we can all pay tribute in our own way.
#25 by Fred on 11.27.07 10:37 am |
That would be so bad-ass if everyone came out in the striped facemask and socks.
#26 by Stuby on 11.27.07 10:37 am |
I just found this great site…where have you been all my life?
It shows that the ‘Cowboy on Bucking Horse’ design first made a license plate appearance in 1936.
According to the Helmet Project, that same design was first used on a helmet in 1965.
I guess it is more of a state logo.
#27 by Marty Met on 11.27.07 10:44 am |
Even better if they finally got rid of that awful team name.
#28 by Double J on 11.27.07 10:57 am |
RIP Sean! I don’t think this would ever happen, but since black is usually the color used in memorials….wouldn’t it be so bad ass if the Redskins wore black helmets with their normal decals and face mask. I think it would be so awesome!
#29 by Al Gruwell on 11.27.07 10:58 am |
The best I can recall, only the Iowa City (Iowa) High Little Hawks have a free pass from the University of Iowa to use the Tiger Hawk. Anybody else know different?
#30 by Ian K on 11.27.07 11:06 am |
Does Texas count since there’s a star on the quarter? None of the other quarters have anything close to a helmet/cap logo resemblance though..
#31 by Kerry P on 11.27.07 11:07 am |
There are no doubt HUNDREDS, maybe thousands, of high schools across this country using exact duplicates or close recreations of college & pro helmet logos.
There are many, so I’ll beark this up into several posts. Here are a some in Louisiana:
- First we have the BELAIRE BENGALS from Baton Rouge using the Clemson logo
-Next is CATHOLIC of Baton Rouge with their Chicago Bears wishbone “C”. they also have a pretty nice looking UNI
-Then CENTRAL HIGH of Baton Rouge using the Kansas State logo. I also found THIS PICTURE of one of the players that put a Superman “S” on his helmet.
- And the ST. JOHN EAGLES of Plaquemine, LA use the Iowa logo as well.
#32 by Bryan Redemske on 11.27.07 11:08 am |
You’re right, Al. City High is the only team allowed use of the logo, actually. All others are engaging in logo piracy. Quick, call Wisconsin for advice!
#33 by Jeff on 11.27.07 11:08 am |
From the ticker:
Peter King earned himself some major Doesn’t Get It™ points with this column. Key quote: “[The Browns’ throwbacks were the] weirdest, most inconsequential throwback outfits ever. The only way you could tell was the numbers on the helmets.” I guess King doesn’t care about sock stripes, helmet stripes, or pants piping.
If Peter King wrote for this blog, I’d be in favor of doubling his Doesn’t Get It points, but his view speaks more to the readers of his SI article, and I’d say it better represents the opinion of the average NFL fan.
I think all of us agree that the Browns’ throwbacks are much more similar to the teams regular jersey than that of any other team in the league. Given the fact that the average fan might not notice added sock stripes or pants piping, I’d agree with King that the trowbacks were inconsequential. In a league where the Eagles, Jets and to a lesser degree, Pittsburgh, break out throwbacks that are a radical departure from the team’s modern look, I don’t think such a subtle difference is worth it in the big picture.
Are fans really going to be rushing out to grab that throwback Winslow or Edwards jersey when the Home jersey hangin up right next to it looks almost exactly the same, save for an additional wordmark below the collar?
#34 by Tony on 11.27.07 11:11 am |
Isn’t it amazing how all dead people are awesome, nice, and never did anything wrong?
#35 by Kerry P on 11.27.07 11:14 am |
Continuing my Louisiana high school helmet rundown:
-LAFAYETTE HIGH of Lafayette, LA uses the Detroit Lions logo.
- WOODLAWN of Baton Rouge needs to watch out because Wisconsin may come after them.
- This year, the TARA TROJANS moved the Tennessee “T” from their helmets to their pants and replaced it with the USC trojan logo.
- And ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL has gone the route of NFL Europe with the old Scottish Claymores logo.
- ST. THOMAS MORE of Lafayette, LA has their own version of the Texas A&M decal.
- And here’s a double-whammy with ST. AMANT HIGH recoloring the Florida Gators logo against the DESTREHAN WILDCATS who slightly tweaked the Washington State cougar logo.
#36 by Dwight on 11.27.07 11:15 am |
Thought about that - but the TX quarter has the state on it as well.
#37 by mike on 11.27.07 11:15 am |
A couple of notes from last night’s Capitals-Sabres game here in DC. First, Chris Clark, the Cap’s Captain had a special ear flap on his helmet to help protect his still healing ear which was plastered with a slapshot and nearly taken off a couple of weeks back. Second, Defenseman John Erskine got in a scuffle with a Sabres player early in the game. Not so much newsworthy him fighting, but the fact he ties down not only the back of his jersey with the fightstrap, but he also ties down the front. As a result, the Sabres player could not get Erskine’s jersey pulled up during the fight. Erskine also has a habit of not zipping up his Breezers giving you an unwanted shot at his creamy white thighs. Tried to post pictures, but it wouldn’t take…sorry…
#38 by Jim on 11.27.07 11:18 am |
Pants people! They are pants!
#39 by sleepyfloyd on 11.27.07 11:20 am |
Isn’t it amazing how someone who wasn’t 100% awesome, nice or perfect died a senseless death.
I know you’re not inferring that Sean Taylor deserved to die for spitting in someone’s face or skipping a rookie symposium.
So why are you inferring that the fact that we are mourning the loss of a father and future husband, who was trying to grow up means that he was awesome, nice and never did anything wrong?
Lamenting Sean Taylor’s murder and advocating for his canonization are two separate things. I don’t think anyone on this board is doing the latter.
#40 by Anthony Verna on 11.27.07 11:21 am |
It’s quite easy. You call the legal department and ask to license the logo!
#41 by sleepyfloyd on 11.27.07 11:22 am |
On a less somber note. You heard it here first. I predict that Clinton Portis requests to wear #21 for the rest of the season.
Only time I remember that sort of uni-related tribute was when Barkley wore 32 (instead of his usual 34) in honor of Magic Johnson.
#42 by todd krevanchi on 11.27.07 11:25 am |
sean taylor wore excessively striped socks in a game once 2 seasons ago. how does this one time event (done in cooperation with another teammate) define a love for stripes?
i dont see it.
#43 by Stuby on 11.27.07 11:27 am |
Not this again.
#44 by LI Phil on 11.27.07 11:29 am |
perhaps some of us would rather not see his creamy white thighs
#45 by Joe Drennan on 11.27.07 11:29 am |
[sarcasim] Is it that time of the week for this discussion already? [sarcasim]
#46 by Rene on 11.27.07 11:32 am |
He always had on some sort of stripe: via facemask or hands…on his socks would cost him $5k everytime!!! but he wore stripes wherever legal…RIP SEAN T (#26 in my book (Go Canes))
#47 by Kerry P on 11.27.07 11:37 am |
More Louisiana HS Football helmets:
- The New England Patriots’ “Flying Elvis” logo makes an appearance on several helmets in LA and is on JOHN EHRET’S helmets in this pic.
- EAST ASCENSION HIGH (in the white unis) made the switch recently to the new San Jose State logo.
- COVINGTON HIGH (gold helmets) took the Detroit Lions logo and slapped it on top of a “C”.
- The CHALMETTE OWLS use the wishbone “C” while the Archbishop Rummel Raiders use an “R” similar to that used by Rutgers (you can see the logo on the pants).
- BELLE CHASSE HIGH from Belle Chasse, LA uses the Ball State logo with some additional lettering.
#48 by todd krevanchi on 11.27.07 11:41 am |
isnt tape on your fingers and hands just tape?
i always thought that the tape on the facemask was done in tribute to the florida pop warner scene. i remember seeing those end of the year pop warner superbowls (usually between dc and florida) and the taped facemask was commonplace for the florida teams…
plus im sure i saw FAMU do that over the years as well.
#49 by Stuby on 11.27.07 11:41 am |
Wow, that’s not just a helmet logo rip-off by John Ehret - that’s a full uniform rip-off (without the pants striping). I wonder if they have upside-down 8s.
#50 by Kerry P on 11.27.07 11:42 am |
Even more Louisiana HS Football helmets:
- NORTHLAKE CHRISTIAN uses the North Carolina “NC” logo
- SALMEN HIGH in Slidell, LA uses a “block S” used by many schools at one time or another like Stanford, Michigan State and Syracuse
- MANDEVILLE HIGH has the Marshall “M”
- And here’s a purple fest for you, the KARR COUGARS also use the Clemson paw. They are shown here against the Franklinton Demons who have one of the coolest logos I’ve ever seen. It looks to be a variation on the NORTHWESTERN STATE (LA) DEMONS’ logo.
- Karr is shown again in this next pic against WARREN EASTON HIGH from inner-city New Orleans. Easton is using the Philadelphia Eagles’ eagle head logo.
#51 by Mike L on 11.27.07 11:44 am |
Admitting my bias as a lifelong Browns fan, this makes the Browns throwbacks even more awesome. Why is the worth of a throwback uniform measured by how many jersey sales it generates? Why can’t it just be a respectful nod to a previous era? Especially since the Browns teams from that era were winners, compared to the mostly lousy new era (until 2007, w00t).
#52 by todd krevanchi on 11.27.07 11:50 am |
isnt portis already honoring taylor by wearing his miami #26 throughout his career? remember portis wore #28 in coral gables.
#53 by possum on 11.27.07 11:52 am |
Incredibly well said. I couldn’t even make it through the ticker I was so pissed about the way PL portrayed Sean. Go Skins and RIP Sean.
#54 by u2horn on 11.27.07 11:59 am |
Well, there’s also an example in today’s ticker.
“According to a small item in the middle of this page (sent my way by Jeffrey Soderberg), Boston College’s Jamie Silva, “who normally wears No. 44, wore No. 31 yesterday in honor of Jay McGillis, a defensive back for the Eagles in the early 1990s who died of cancer. A scholarship is endowed to the athletic department in his name and each year it is bestowed upon a BC defensive back. That DB then wears McGillis’ jersey number during the final home game of the season.””
#55 by sleepyfloyd on 11.27.07 12:00 pm |
There was a player on the Broncos who was already wearing 28 when Portis got there (Kenoy Kennedy), so he may not have had a choice.
In any event, as a Diehard Washington fan, I know that CP is the “heart on his sleeve” visual barometer of this team. He will most likely be the first to want to dictate the ‘Skins on-field tribute to Sean. And wearing 21 seems like something he would want to do.
#56 by GoTerriers on 11.27.07 12:06 pm |
And I’m guessing the ‘Skins weren’t too anxious to hand out Darrell Green’s old number even if Portis has asked for it and even though it’s not retired.
#57 by Matt on 11.27.07 12:12 pm |
The Phillies are unveiling a new alternate jersey:
#58 by Matt on 11.27.07 12:13 pm |
Trying again
#59 by sleepyfloyd on 11.27.07 12:13 pm |
The Skins have a handful of numbers that aren’t retired, but out of circulation. Off hand I can think of Riggo’s 44, Monk’s 81, Taylor’s 42 and Brown’s 43, Jurgensen’s 9, and Theismann’s 7. Baugh’s 33 is the only one official.
Ironically, Theismann is the only Redskin ever to wear #7. I was shocked when I learned that.
#60 by John Griebel on 11.27.07 12:21 pm |
A model citizen? I’m guessing you’re kidding dude:
Oct. 29, 2004 | Skins’ Taylor stopped for DUI
June 4, 2005 | Ex-UM star ‘of interest’ in South Dade shootings
June 5, 2005 | Redskins’ Taylor charged in shooting
June 6, 2005 | Former UM star Taylor is facing assault charges
Aug. 1, 2005 | Taylor shows up for camp
April 13, 2006 | Prosecutor taken off case
June 2, 2006 | Football player’s deal skips jail time
Wake up dude. It’s ok to call some a thug. Good God above. I’m assuming you’re kidding, like I said above.
#61 by Hed-Bone11 on 11.27.07 12:26 pm |
Paul, I love your site. I check it everyday, but do not like the way you represented Sean Taylor on this painful day. Sean was loving father, great teammate, painfully shy (even though his on field play did not potray that), well spoken, polite, a hard worker. Those are qualities we all would love to have. Sean didn’t like talking to the media so he was portray as a thug for his past actions. But for the past year and a half (the time that his girlfriend got pregnant and his daughter was born) he has been a model citizen. Can we give someone credit for change? For this site’s purposes, lets remember Sean as a man who loved stripes and died protecting his family.
A model citizen? I’m guessing you’re kidding dude:
Oct. 29, 2004 | Skins’ Taylor stopped for DUI
June 4, 2005 | Ex-UM star ‘of interest’ in South Dade shootings
June 5, 2005 | Redskins’ Taylor charged in shooting
June 6, 2005 | Former UM star Taylor is facing assault charges
Aug. 1, 2005 | Taylor shows up for camp
April 13, 2006 | Prosecutor taken off case
June 2, 2006 | Football player’s deal skips jail time
Wake up dude. It’s ok to call some a thug. Good God above. I’m assuming you’re kidding, like I said above.
Let the man rest
#62 by Duckstyle on 11.27.07 12:33 pm |
Well said my friend. Anyone arguing that Paul was out of line is coming from an absolutly ridiculous bias, IMO. I would have traded for the guy in a heartbeat before yesterday because of his intensity, but to pretend he was an all-around great guy is crazy.
#63 by John Griebel on 11.27.07 12:35 pm |
I agree 100%. I don’t like making the guys out to be Mother Teresa is all. I’m a Denver guy. We went through this with Darrent Williams. I know it’s sad. Paul, maybe a little too trigger happy with this story. Might have been better to let some time go by and address it at a later time.
#64 by todd krevanchi on 11.27.07 12:36 pm |
this goes beyond the skins as well.
the university of miami and its football program seem to hold to a tighter fraternity than most college programs (or at least it is portrayed as such- be it on the positive or the negative).
im sure you are going to have many hurricane football alumni wanting to participate in whatever the sean taylor helmet decal memorial is.
goodell may even allow as such for a week similar to how tagliabue handled the tillman situation.
my question is, will there be more “jake plummers” (to be read: those who want to continue the tribute for the remainder of the season) this time around? i think after the year goodell has had with players and the media, he may allow the tribute to extend beyond the one week.
also, i cant imagine what is going through the mind of a guy like dj williams of denver. here is a guy who within a span of 4 years has been a teammate of sean taylor, darrent williams, and damien nash.
and now, in a span of 11 months has lost all 3.
#65 by joe on 11.27.07 12:38 pm |
the first one is missing the rip in the paw, it is not the clemson logo
#66 by Ryan on 11.27.07 12:44 pm |
I’ve never understood this, why would you want your identity to be a pro or college teams? Why wouldn’t you want your own? If I were playing, I would much rather have a unique logo rather then a rip-off of somebody else’s, or at least a change in the colors… The John Ehret team looks like the poor-man’s NE Patriots
Also, Chicago’s wishbone “C” was originally created by Carroll College in Waukesha, WI and then “borrowed” by the Bears… Fun lil’ logo piracy story
#67 by Ryan on 11.27.07 12:50 pm |
The Packers have the same thing with Curly Lambeau’s #1 (never worn since) and Paul Hornung’s #5 (which Vince Lombardi retired, but Forrest Gregg used 3 times and Lindy Infante once in ‘88, but never since)
#68 by Kek on 11.27.07 12:59 pm |
Well, I think he said “the past year and a half” which from the last date on your somewhat misleading timeline to now is just about a year and a half.
I say misleading because lay those dates out as if they are all individual transgressions when they really only relate to two incidents: the DUI and the assault charges. I dont think its like this guy had a PacMan or Chris henry-type rap sheet, in fact, when I heard about the shooting I thought to myself “I hadn’t heard about him in quite some time”, meaning off the field trouble. I don’t think the original poster was saying he was “an all around great guy”, just a guy who made mistakes but seemed to be getting his life in order off the field.
I’m not a fan of the U or Redskins, just stating my opinion. I also think it’s ridiculous to think Paul should have waited to write on this topic. I would say “shame on him” if he didn’t. However, maybe he could have painted a more complete picture, like his Page 2 peer Jamelle Hill did.
#69 by dm00n on 11.27.07 1:05 pm |
Its weird to me when people think of athletes as their personal friends, but I guess people form odd bonds over sports.
Also:
#70 by Shane on 11.27.07 1:17 pm |
Early Champions League notes, sans screenshots (maybe I’ll keep up with this all afternoon):
PSV’s opening scorer Jefferson Farfan (I don’t know how to do the special characters, sorry) has his number on his gloves. I’ve spotted a couple more from both sides sporting this style, as well as some merely with the makers logo.
A couple CSKA players are wearing Under Armour mocks with their Umbro kits. Wonder if any exec’s are paying attention.
Heurelho Gomes, PSV’s keeper, is wearing full length black tights under his shorts/socks.
Just as an aside, seems PSV can play just fine on turf with no complaint. Wonder why glorious England couldn’t seem to manage…
#71 by patrick on 11.27.07 1:17 pm |
UNfortunately, my friend, while there has been much talk about how he changed with the birth of his daughter, there hasn’t been evidence of that. This is partially his choosing, he very rarely gave interview requests or spoke to the media. Its sad that Sean will be remembered this way, but, he brought it upon himself. Now, Miami is my favorite football program, and i LOVED sean taylor while he was there (and after, but im a Giants fan which makes it hard) but actions speak louder than words. He skipped the mandatory rookie symposium, had a DUI, brandished a fireearm at people, spit at Pittman etc. Sean Taylor was an excellent football player, sadly for us, his shyness and reluctance to speak with the media has lead to his portrayal this way. I think we can all agree that, whether its for his stripes, vicious hits, or bc hes someones father, he will be sorely missed
#72 by possum on 11.27.07 1:18 pm |
This was my point. You hadn’t heard about him in about 18 months because since his daughter was born he conducted himself with much more maturity. As usual, bad things are remembered before the good. But the guy’s not even been dead 12 hours and people are ripping on him. Fucking shameful.
#73 by Broker75 on 11.27.07 1:27 pm |
my goodness, a person can’t even die correctly according to some people in here..
#74 by patrick on 11.27.07 1:29 pm |
Next time, could you do the run down with no SPOILERS. some of us look forward to watching them after work
#75 by LI Phil on 11.27.07 1:31 pm |
people should remember sean taylor for the good and the bad…that’s what makes a person human…we’re all part sinner/part saint…let it go at that
/btw…how does someone die correctly?
#76 by Shane on 11.27.07 1:37 pm |
I don’t really have a horse in this race, but I believe someone on here said it properly before: if you don’t want to be remembered in a poor light, conduct yourself in a way that allows for it. George Best may have been the greatest British footballer ever, but it’s easier to remember him as a drunk who threw his career and his life away.
Not trying to take anything away from Taylor’s turnaround in the past year or so, but you can’t just wipe away a series of bad life decision just because he’s passed. I don’t think anyone’s trying to take anything away from him or his memory, but we remember as we choose, and he gave all of us a couple very different ways to do so.
And not to incite any Miami fans, but when does a trend become part of the fabric of your program? Current/former Canes just seem to find trouble, or trouble finds them, however you want to look at it. And instead of ever addressing the problem(s) former players, coaches, and supporters just close ranks and start deflecting flak.
#77 by Shane on 11.27.07 1:38 pm |
Ah, terribly sorry! I’ll keep it in check.
#78 by Breezy on 11.27.07 1:38 pm |
Bruce Willis at the end of Armageddon…that’s dying correctly
#79 by John on 11.27.07 1:45 pm |
And the way Brad Pitt went in “Legends of the Fall” last line of the movie when the Indian said “it was a good death” And before anyone gets all out of wack…I know that this is not what the previous guy was asking about dieing correctly..dont take it literally!
#80 by Shane on 11.27.07 1:51 pm |
Dying correctly. He went out on fire, climbing a building, trying to kill Bill Murray. That takes some big ones.
#81 by Broker75 on 11.27.07 1:53 pm |
I don’t think you can judge a man at 24 for making some mistakes
#82 by Brad on 11.27.07 1:54 pm |
#2 by Robert on 11.27.07 9:17 am | Quote
The shape of the Shea Goodbye patch reminds me of the lightbulb-shaped patch that the Dodgers wore 25 or 30 years ago.
The bulb-shaped patch referred to above is the 1981 Los Angeles Centennial patch worn by the Dodgers during the 1981 strike season, including the ‘81 World Series against the Yankees.
#83 by patrick on 11.27.07 1:55 pm |
Sorry Shane, didnt mean to get ornary but I loves me some champions league
#84 by Shane on 11.27.07 2:00 pm |