By Vince Grzegorek
About a week ago, I wrote a blog for my humble little alternative weekly in Cleveland about why no reasonable fan should care that LeBron’s new Nike kicks are inspired by the Bronx Bombers. Even after the flak Bron Bron caught for wearing a Yankees cap at Jacobs Progressive Field during the Indians’ divisional series against the Yankees, I didn’t think the new shoes, replete with pinstripes, would be such a big deal. At least, I didn’t think they should be.
Of course, as the days went by and news from the blogs reached those who write for our daily newspapers, and those who produce our local daily news shows, James’s new shoes became quite the story yesterday. Locally, the Plain Dealer dedicated almost a full page of the sports section to comments received about the footwear (check out the full list of the “eloquent” comments here). Nationally, the story got play on SportsCenter, and the boys at PTI debated whether LeBron has taken his love of all things pinstriped too far, ultimately declaring that the King should have reigned in that love a little bit. [Sounds like a slow news day to me. — PL]
My take: Ideally, we’d all like our hometown athletes to be beacons of our city in all regards. So it would be great if LeBron was a rep for the Indians, Browns, Lake Erie Monsters, and even the new Cleveland Gladiators. Hell, he should be out pimping the Cleveland Orchestra and the Cleveland Museum of Art too! Instead, LeBron parties with Jay-Z in Vegas, Tom Brady wears a Yankees hat, and Paul Pierce shows his support for the New York Giants.
Still, I think LeBron’s new shoe is nothing to get upset about. In fact, LeBron and Nike have made many shoes together. There’s an entire site dedicated to his shoes. And that’s where I found that Nike and LeBron have also made an OSU style shoe. As you can read here, that doesn’t mean James is heading off to OSU after this year to play for Thad Matta. It doesn’t mean he’s slighting his hometown Akron Zips in any way. In fact, Nike and LeBron made another shoe that has a map of Akron on the sole!
LeBron is at the point of his career where his role as a Nike-sponsored businessman is fast approaching or surpassing his role as basketball player. He’s made no secret of his desire to be a billionaire, and if he’s going to get there, Nike will play a big role in that, which means this is hardly the last set of sneakers they’ll collaborate on. Would I prefer that LeBron didn’t love the Yankees and instead made a shoe based on the Tribe? Sure. But the sad truth is that our athletes owe us nothing outside of the sports they play. I’m in no mood to watch the Cavs cross their fingers over some ping pong balls in the lottery, so I want LeBron here, no matter whose baseball cap or shoes he’s wearing.
Research Request: Paul here. Many, many people over the years have told me about the time the Patriots held a logo “election” during halftime of a game back around the late ’80s, when Pat Patriot was still the man. They supposedly had one guy dressed up as Pat, someone else dressed up as a proposed newfangled spokescharacter (not Flying Elvis), paraded them both around the field, and had the fans vote by applauding. Or maybe they had giant cardboard cutouts of the two logos, instead of live actors (I’ve heard the story told both ways). Either way, the new logo was booed off the field.
I’ve heard this story enough times to believe that it’s true. Only problem is that nobody has ever provided a photo of the losing logo. If anyone can provide any visuals on this, please get in touch. Thanks.
While we’re at it: Another prototype that I’ve often heard about but never seen is the new Chiefs helmet that a play-by-play man supposedly held up in front the camera during a game about 20 years ago. If you’ve got it, let’s see it!
Uni Watch News Ticker: Good article here about how the Chargers’ equipment manager tried to prepare for the cold weather in Foxboro (with thanks to Eric Stangel). … The Sean Taylor mourn-athon continues. … Check out the third “news” item at Thebrushback.com (good find by Mike Nachreiner). … A set of 1936 White Sox pants — plus the accompanying belt! — were just up for sale on eBay (with thanks to Jason Libes). … Check out the collar on the guy on the right in this shot. “Looks like Count Chocula,” opines Greg Riffenburgh. … Reprinted from yesterday’s comments: The Dallas Stars are wearing an “MM” decal on their helmets and backplates in memory of front office employee Matt McKee, who died of cancer last week. … Marc Rabinowitz was watching a replay of the 1996 NHL All-Star Game and noticed that John Vanbiesbrouck’s mask-mounted camera was actually painted to match his mask. … As many of you are already aware, the NBA All-Star Game uniforms will look like this and this. Definitely looks like one of those designs that can’t be properly assessed via an illustration — I’ll reserve judgment until I see some photographs Ah, screw it, let’s just beat the rush and start hating them now. … Meanwhile, the Chinese Basketball Association recently had its own all-star game (with thanks to Jeremy Brahm). … This just in: All players in the Pro Bowl will wear Sean Taylor’s No. 21, plus the competition committee will consider a proposal to have the entire league wear No. 21 next season, and the American flag will be redesigned to have 21 stars and 21 stripes. … Speaking of memorial gestures, I know everyone’s upset about Heath Ledger, but these brokeback moments are getting out of hand. … Awesome audio slideshow here about a 1952 game in which the Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare loss — at the hands of a sleeve-clad Seattle Chieftains team (spectacular find by Sam Wasson). … Speaking of the Chieftains, we’ve all seen football jerseys with crotch extensions, but I’d never seen one on a basketball jersey until Warren Humphrey showed me this page — scroll down to the bottom for the horrible truth, then check out the rest of the pics for lots of sleeve-o-rama action. … Really interesting high schhool football helmet discovered by Jimmy Neilly. “The team is the Mount Diablo Red Devils,” he writes. “Two of the three prongs of a pitchfork are wrapped around the sides of the helmet, and then the middle prong is used as their helmet stripe.”
#1 by CraigD on 01.24.08 8:37 am |
Im changing both my daughters’ names to Sean 21. I have asked the my employer now pay me in increments of 21 dollars. Also I am working on a crossword….whats a 21 letter word for overblown??
#2 by Chris Doran on 01.24.08 8:45 am |
Paul,you owe my office a new computer after the spit take that just occured! Totally unexpected, but humorous nonetheless!
#3 by Al on 01.24.08 8:45 am |
Paul, from what I remember from the account I read in the Globe (the Will McDonough Sunday notes column that takes about an entire page), the logos were painted in the end zone.
#4 by redsand13 on 01.24.08 8:46 am |
I attended the Patriots/Bills game where the vote at halftime for a new logo took place. I don’t have any photos but I remember the logo that lost looked very similar to the “Flying Elvis” that they have now.
#5 by LI Phil on 01.24.08 8:50 am |
couple things…one…so glad the nba ASG uni’s appear to be two-tone AND 3 striped…that’s just great…does this mean next years uni’s will also be affixed with adidas piping?
two…the auzzie open women’s finals are set, with sharapova taking on ivanovic…not much on the uni front (unfortunately), but a visual treat to be sure…advantage maria
#6 by Rick 21 From Cedar Park 21, TX on 01.24.08 8:51 am |
I will now be known as 21.
#7 by who cares on 01.24.08 8:53 am |
I wasn’t at the Bills/Pats game in question but I’ve heard a rumor that one of the logos looked something like this.
#8 by LI Phil on 01.24.08 9:03 am |
thanks for posting the sleeved b-ball jersey with the pouch pouch…i never knew they had built-in huggies back then
im a big kid now
#9 by Wade on 01.24.08 9:18 am |
Check this out, it is for a good cause.
#10 by Wade on 01.24.08 9:19 am |
this
#11 by Wade on 01.24.08 9:19 am |
#12 by Mike Engle on 01.24.08 9:21 am |
New Uni Watch policy: New comments may only be posted at the 21-minute mark of every hour.
While we’re at it, membership cards may now only have #21. No more alternative number choices. (Miami Hurricanes themed #26 acceptable.) And still no purple.
#13 by Wade on 01.24.08 9:21 am |
Majors Plan to “Paint the Rink Pink”
Mississauga, ON – It will be a special night on Wednesday, February 13 when the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors host the Guelph Storm at the Hershey Centre at 7 p.m. It will be on that occasion that the Majors will be holding their inaugural “Paint the Rink Pink” event.
The theme that evening will be breast cancer awareness and the colour pink will be resonating throughout the building. For that night only, the ice will be painted pink, which is a first in the history of the OHL. Also, the Majors will be wearing special, pink jerseys, which will be auctioned off on their web site (www.stmichaelsmajors.com) during the week following the event. And, the referees will be decked out in pink jerseys as well.
The Majors are pleased to announce that Don Cherry, Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion and Ontario Hockey League Commissioner David Branch have already confirmed their attendance and will be performing the ceremonial puck drop that evening.
The best part is that this event will benefit a good cause as a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (www.cbcf.org). This includes $1 from each group ticket that night and $2 from each single ticket as well as in-arena donations.
Tickets for this game can be purchased through the following link. Stay tuned for further updates as “Paint the Rink Pink” draws closer.
#14 by Josh on 01.24.08 9:23 am |
Man…you all are HILARIOUS…not.
#15 by LI Phil on 01.24.08 9:23 am |
if grapes wears a pink blazer…we will need visual evidence for sure
#16 by Brian Isemann on 01.24.08 9:27 am |
Wow. I’m stunned by the disrespect on this board. Next time one of YOUR family members are gunned down in the privacy of their own home, let me know. We’ll see how you feel about joking about that….
#17 by Kim on 01.24.08 9:31 am |
The NFL will change it’s name to ‘21′ for a 21 year mourning period. All players will be numbered 21, NNOB (our of respect for Mr. Taylor, of course), all yardage markers will read ‘21′ instead of useful things like actual yardage.
I also think that Mr. Taylor should posthumously be named President and Inauguration Day should be moved to January 21.
#18 by dave on 01.24.08 9:31 am |
great stuff vince.
when are we having the Uni-watch party in Cleveland! ill make the drive up from akron if i have to!
#19 by MPowers1634 on 01.24.08 9:37 am |
Remember the hype machine which turned Lebron James into a phenomenon. I do, because I watched his every move with great anticipation. Would be go to Ohio State, would he jump to the NBA, would he try and play football, a game that he also excelled at as a wode receiver? All very interesting, but what had me on the edge of my seat was the earth shattering decision of which shoe giant he would sign with.
When he played at St. Vincent St. Mary’s High school both Adidas as well as Nike made special edition Player Exclusive shoes for he and his teammates, who were no slouches by any means.
As we all know, he decided upon the swoosh and became not only a soldier in Phil Knight’s army but the general who would lead them into this millenium.
As for the tribute to the Yankees with his current shoe, this is not a new occurrence. Check out last year’s New York edition of the Lebron IV
Nike has also made versions of each of his signature shoes for various high profile high schools and colleges around the country, such as Westchester and Fairfax in Cali, St. Raymonds, Christ the King, and Rice here in New York as well as the initial S.O.D. uniforms which THE Ohio State University team wore in the final four last year. Out of the goodness of their swooshed hearts, I think not. High profile amateur athletes become high profile professional endorsers in the public eyes of millions of fans and consumers, myself included.
#20 by 21 on 01.24.08 9:37 am |
On the Washington Caps website they have an interesting video on stick preperation:
http://capitals.nhl....
Item # 3
#21 by dm00n [Doug] on 01.24.08 9:39 am |
Vince (welcome back, by the way), I agree with you that it doesn’t matter that Tom Brady wears a Yankees cap, or that LeBron James allows his name to be used on shoes for all sorts of sports teams (I wonder if any Yankee with have spikes mounted to a pair).
But it was a little much for him to show up during the playoffs and root against the home team, which shares it’s fan base with him and his team. Especially because he is basically a hometown guy (unlike Brady). I can understand why that grates on people. Sure he has a right to root for whoever he wants, but I can also understand why that was annoying.
#22 by 21 on 01.24.08 9:40 am |
I am disappointed the 21st post was not dedicated to #21.
#23 by Mark Mihalik on 01.24.08 9:40 am |
While this particular colorway is indeed inspired by the Yankees, it’s never really mentioned that these are really only a limited edition release–one of dozens of colorways of the Lebron V that will come out this year. The shoes themselves are not Yankees-inspired at all (again, it’s just this colorway), so I really don’t see the big deal.
If his everyday shoes that he wore on the court for the Cavs had pinstripes on them, then I could see why people would get all wound up, but they’re also releasing Lebron V’s in his SVSM high school colors, a “China Edition”, and countless other special editions. People aren’t going to get all hyped up that he’s going to return to high school or move to China… it’s just a couple of colorways, nothing more.
#24 by Paul Lukas on 01.24.08 9:42 am |
Actually, the new policy is that this joke is now officially played out. Point made. Let’s move on.
#25 by Jason on 01.24.08 9:43 am |
I had never seen that brushback page before. John Lynch Under Fire For Offensive Last Name. Brilliant!
#26 by dm00n [Doug] on 01.24.08 9:43 am |
God that is an ugly shoe.
#27 by Paul Lukas on 01.24.08 9:44 am |
Not sure why, but I simply cannot bring myself to type or utter the term “colorway.” Something about it just makes a little man inside my head say, “Nope, not gonna speak your language. Nuh-uh.” Anyone know how far back this term dates, and/or if it was introduced by any particular company? Why isn’t it used in non-footwear applications?
#28 by Rick 21 From Cedar Park 21, TX on 01.24.08 9:44 am |
Brian, speaking for myself, I have a great deal of sympathy for Sean Taylor’s family. No one should even be gunned down in their own home, or anywhere else, by a bunch of thugs that want to take things rather than work for them.
The ‘disrespect’ that is being shown is more for the incessent 21 tributes and the general opinion by some of us that Sean Taylor is getting more notice than others have gotten. For example, there are now 3 Pro Bowl players that will be wearing the number 21 in Hawaii.
#29 by Dave in VA on 01.24.08 9:44 am |
Nobody seems to be disrespecting Sean Taylor or his family; just the ridiculousness (?) of the NFL’s continuing memorials of his death, when they did nothing of this magnitude for the Pats player and the 2 Broncos who died in the off-season. What they did the week following his death was appropriate; the rest is simply unnecessary.
#30 by Matt on 01.24.08 9:45 am |
As weird as it sounds, I like the LeBron shoes and the NBA all-star uni’s, minus the 3stripes.
#31 by David W on 01.24.08 9:45 am |
No one is disrespecting Sean Taylor or his grieving family and friends. What we’re ridiculing is how overblown the “mourning” gestures have been, especially in comparison to other active NFL players who have tragically died recently. Darrent Williams was also murdered, but it is only his team that honors his memory. It is the same thing with a New England offensive lineman (I can’t remember his name right now), who died and is memorialized by his team. When Pat Tillman died in Afghanistan, the NFL actively stopped people who wanted to continue uniform-based gestures in his memory. There needs to be a dignified policy when it comes to these tragic situations, and that policy needs to be applied consistently, so that it does not appear that any deceased player is worth more or less than Sean Taylor.
#32 by dm00n [Doug] on 01.24.08 9:45 am |
There is a difference between making a joke about someone being murdered and making a joke about a ridiculous grief-a-thon.
#33 by JB on 01.24.08 9:46 am |
I think the 2 Redskins wearing # 21 in the Pro Bowl is a nice tribute, especially in this me-first era. Your snideness, echoed uncreatively in the comments, seems out of place. Save it for purple unis and nonexistant football sleeves.
#34 by MPowers1634 on 01.24.08 9:47 am |
Each year Nike and Lebron have paid tribute to his high school SVSM of Akron, Ohio with an ultra-rare PE edition of his signature shoe:
1. Air Zoom Generation
2. Lebron II
3. Lebron III
4. Lebron IV
5. Nike Air Zoom Soldier
6. Closeup of SVSM Logo
7. Rare Lebron Collection
#35 by Paul Lukas on 01.24.08 9:47 am |
Hate to break it to you, but making a big show of tributing someone else IS a me-first move.
#36 by Adam on 01.24.08 9:49 am |
Would these jokes be appropriate to make to Sean Taylor’s family? No, probably not. But since odds are pretty good they aren’t reading this, what’s the harm?
That said, I think the whole complaining thing is annoying. So people like to remember him, so what? And, yes, I know the NFL has changed it’s policy, it’s not uniform, etc. etc. I’m sure after this pro bowl it’ll be over, so people can just deal.
#37 by Stuby on 01.24.08 9:50 am |
I feel the same way about terms like “Growing the Brand” when used in relation to sports teams. Makes my skin crawl.
#38 by Duckstyle on 01.24.08 9:50 am |
I’m sure somone posted this before, but just came accross it, and I find it funny.
#39 by JJD on 01.24.08 9:51 am |
these brokeback moments are getting out of hand
Those side panels are NOT flattering.
#40 by MPowers1634 on 01.24.08 9:51 am |
As for the uniforms, I really like them too. Another reader from New Orleans posted last night that the clincher was the font on the jerseys which reminded them of the ornate ironwork found in the architectural signatures found within the city. Besides the obvious Adidas creep, I think theyre MUCH better than the last couple of years.
#41 by dm00n [Doug] on 01.24.08 9:53 am |
Ha, looking for Patriots info, came across this:
#42 by Mike Engle on 01.24.08 9:54 am |
We’re not making fun of Sean Taylor’s death, we’re just satirizing the apparent over-memorializing.
Once upon a time, Peyton Manning was denied a request to wear black high tops for Johnny Unitas because his Colts were a white shoe team. Baltimore Ravens quarterback and University of Louisville alumnus Chris Redman wore the black high tops anyway, even though he too was on a white shoe team. He was fined. Pat Tillman’s former Arizona State roommate Jake Plummer would have been fined had his 40 sticker remained on his helmet beyond Week 1, while the players “lucky enough” to play for the Arizona Cardinals at the time kept it the whole year, without the threat of a financial penalty. As recently as last year, Denver Broncos Pro Bowlers Champ Bailey and John Lynch were not allowed to wear #27 in a meaningless post-season exhibition game, which would have been a tribute to their teammate and defensive backfield colleague Darrent Williams.
Sorry folks, but I think it’s a bit too much for Sean, relatively speaking.
#43 by sleepyfloyd on 01.24.08 9:57 am |
You’re right. The point still stands, however. If you lost a family member, friend or teammate, someone may perceive how long you grieve as a “grieve-a-thon,” and it will probably hurt your feelings.
Point is, everyone deals with loss differently, and it smacks of hubris that this blog (or the people who read it) would consider themselves the arbiters of how (or how long) that process should be.
And yes, I’m a Skins fan, and Sean Taylor was my daughter’s favorite player. So everything I’ve said here is extremely biased.
Let’s talk about green dots on helmets now…
#44 by todd krevanchi on 01.24.08 9:57 am |
re: the lebron shoe…
just remember lebron is FROM akron, he only works in cleveland.
i guess all media outlets, print, tv, radio and internet failed to completely research his collection as well.
nobody has reported that every year he puts out a SVSM (st. vincents/st. mary’s) shoe which is his alma mater IN akron. in most cases, its more than one shoe a year.
zoom generation
zoom lebron ii a
zoom lebron ii b
zoom lebron iii a
zoom lebron iii b
zoom lebron iv a
zoom lebron iv b
zoom lebron v
zoom lebron soldier a
zoom lebron soldier b
air force 1
#45 by MPowers1634 on 01.24.08 10:06 am |
We Niketalk refugees must have a lingo all our own!
#46 by hubster on 01.24.08 10:06 am |
Another view of the All-Star Unis
#47 by Matt D. on 01.24.08 10:07 am |
Excellent Points. I believe that theonly reason the NFL is allowing this to keep going on is for atonement for their previous errors with Tillman and Williams.
#48 by Rick on 01.24.08 10:11 am |
It was mentioned twice on here yesterday, actually. Very funny though.
#49 by Stuby on 01.24.08 10:13 am |
Hey LI Phil, this Pistorius related article made me think of you.
#50 by Al on 01.24.08 10:13 am |
And the U.S. treasury will replace the Andrew Jackson $20 bill with a Sean Taylor $21 bill.
#51 by Smail on 01.24.08 10:16 am |
Love the quote on the “OSU style shoe” link: “This version features Buckeyes’ true team colors of Red, White and Grey”
Uhh… it’s scarlet and grey, ya idjit!
#52 by todd krevanchi on 01.24.08 10:19 am |
i think im still laughing at the headline on thebrushback website…
john lynch under fire for offensive last name.
genius.
now, all we need is an athlete whose last name is
“f*** touchdown jesus, f*** notre dame, and f*** jesus”
and
one whose last name is
“i am catholic and pro choice”
then we’ll have appropriate headlines for things that sports reporters or sports figures said.
#53 by dm00n [Doug] on 01.24.08 10:29 am |
Well, it ain’t Ricoh:
#54 by LI Phil on 01.24.08 10:29 am |
dude, you need a new hobby
thanks stoob…i actually made a similar “joke” to a co-worker that ‘now all the sprinters will be wanting bionic legs’ before the ultimate rejection came down…i should write for l’onion
kelly tilghman unavailable for comment
#55 by LI Phil on 01.24.08 10:35 am |
dana belvedere?
#56 by Taha on 01.24.08 10:42 am |
LeBron has a Yankees-inspired Nike shoe, but the Yankees are partnered with Adidas (through 2013). Could there be a potential lawsuit?
#57 by emd2k3 on 01.24.08 10:42 am |
I write for the fake news/satire blog The Heath Ledger. (Similar to The Brushback but not sports-only) Imagine my surprise when we got a ton of hits Tuesday after Mr. Ledger’s unfortunate passing.
Maybe we should write a bunch of stories about Sean Taylor.
#58 by dm00n [Doug] on 01.24.08 10:43 am |
Here is the Boston Red Sox Japan logo. “It’s the first time Red Sox players have ever worn a corporate brand on their uniforms…” Well no reason not to spoil it!
#59 by dm00n [Doug] on 01.24.08 10:48 am |
Northern Michigan high school basketball throwbacks. (I don’t know if it is really a throwback if you just find a bunch of old uniforms and wear them.
#60 by matt on 01.24.08 11:01 am |
http://en.wikipedia....
the discussion between udel and michigans helmet got my thinking, alot of teams wear these helmets. i even wore one in my youth years that looked like udels. this link is wikipedias history of winged helmets
#61 by John Zajac on 01.24.08 11:03 am |
Not Yankees inspired at all? Really? They’re “fresh for ‘08, Suckers!”
#62 by Justin B on 01.24.08 11:05 am |
The article states the uniform was worn by his father.
#63 by Stuby on 01.24.08 11:09 am |
Yet another…the San Ramon Valley HS Wolves in the Bay Area playing in this gallery against my alma mater, the Livermore HS Cowboys (with the Wyoming helmet logo).
I think every league has a team with some variation of the Princetown/Michigan/Delaware helmet.
#64 by todd krevanchi on 01.24.08 11:10 am |
a. that was a HUGE decision in the shoe and apparell world..
b. i dont think anyone who reads this website with any regularity has any leverage to tell someone else to get a hobby. thats one of the last things id expect to hear out of someone on this blog. i’ll just take the chance and assume it was sarcasm…
#65 by LI Phil on 01.24.08 11:17 am |
todd…did ya see who posted it?
i know you and MANY other are passionate about yer kicks…and i surely have nothing to say about others’ hobbies
i simply forgot the [sarcasm][/sarcasm] tags
cheers!
#66 by Amanda Hugginkiz on 01.24.08 11:17 am |
The 21 thing folks, is a COLOR issue…that is why the NFL is allowing it…
#67 by ryan c #40 on 01.24.08 11:20 am |
We’re not making fun of Sean Taylor’s death, we’re just satirizing the apparent over-memorializing.
Once upon a time, Peyton Manning was denied a request to wear black high tops for Johnny Unitas because his Colts were a white shoe team. Baltimore Ravens quarterback and University of Louisville alumnus Chris Redman wore the black high tops anyway, even though he too was on a white shoe team. He was fined. Pat Tillman’s former Arizona State roommate Jake Plummer would have been fined had his 40 sticker remained on his helmet beyond Week 1, while the players “lucky enough” to play for the Arizona Cardinals at the time kept it the whole year, without the threat of a financial penalty. As recently as last year, Denver Broncos Pro Bowlers Champ Bailey and John Lynch were not allowed to wear #27 in a meaningless post-season exhibition game, which would have been a tribute to their teammate and defensive backfield colleague Darrent Williams.
Sorry folks, but I think it’s a bit too much for Sean, relatively speaking
preach on brotha mike! haha!
#68 by Stuby on 01.24.08 11:22 am |
Huh? Not sure I buy that one. Where’s all the love for Marquise Hill then?
#69 by Moe on 01.24.08 11:23 am |
Amanda Hugginkiz? I’ve been looking for Amanda Hugginkiz. You got a phone call.
#70 by Rick on 01.24.08 11:24 am |
Darren Rovell just posted an article that discusses NBA jerseys and that YouTube clip that was posted on here yesterday, where the guy went on a rant over the pro-cut jerseys and authentic jerseys.
http://www.cnbc.com/...
#71 by Jeff B on 01.24.08 11:25 am |
Why do the West and East have 2 sets of unis? They play one game. Other events they either wear the same ASG gear or thier team uniform. Makes no sense to me.
#72 by LI Phil on 01.24.08 11:26 am |
if anything, it’s a “U” thang
#73 by Oliver Clothesoff on 01.24.08 11:29 am |
Where is the love and such? Well, The last time i looked the PAHTs still wear his 91 on their helmuts… and 2, it is a color issue, why was there none of this constant stuff for Pat Tillman or Johnny U?
#74 by LI Phil on 01.24.08 11:30 am |
it’s ONE set of unis…they just happen to have different COLORS on the fronts and backs
west will be sporting the white & gold
east the blue & silver
#75 by Mike from Queens on 01.24.08 11:30 am |
I think the issue here is that people are wondering why we are mourning the death of a man who was a scumbag on the field (see especially this line: “Taylor has a history of personal foul penalties and fines from the NFL, which takes a player’s history into account when assessing the size of penalties.”) and was once charged with felony assault with a firearm, a charge he pleaded not guilty to, but later pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 18 months probation (proof in this article).
So, tell me again, why are we mourning this guy and honoring him with helmet decals? How many people are gunned down and no one even knows about them? And why should we feel bad for his kid for growing up without a father when millions of kids grow up without fathers? Especially when there are so many kids that had fathers who aren’t leaving millions of dollars behind.
So, yeah. I think Paul’s and other people’s responses were mild compared to the total glee that I took from his death.
Even if a guy like Donovan McNabb, by all accounts great on and off the field, were to have died in this way, the constant memorialization of his number would have been over-blown. But, for a guy who was a bad example of humanity, I think it’s ridiculous.
#76 by Stuby on 01.24.08 11:31 am |
So are any of the Pats (or any players from other teams) wearing #91 in the Pro Bowl in honor of him? Right.
#77 by Oliver Clothesoff on 01.24.08 11:31 am |
Yes it is 516-872-3673
or 516-URA-DOPE
#78 by Rick on 01.24.08 11:32 am |
Everyone is trying to make a buck. Check this out…… Somebody tell this guy that the number “2″ looks totally different on his stickers than the real ones…..
http://cgi.ebay.com/...
http://cache.viewima...
This guy’s look closer to the actual sticker, but the end of the number 2 doesn’t go up:
http://cgi.ebay.com/...
#79 by Skooter on 01.24.08 11:32 am |
It’s only one jersey, they’re just two-toned for added eye pain.
#80 by Oliver Clothesoff on 01.24.08 11:34 am |
You know OLD BOOT LEG TAWM BRAGGY will have it on his helmut…end of story
#81 by MPowers1634 on 01.24.08 11:36 am |
The “23″ although conveniently Donnie Baseball’s old number is coincidentally the number of the person who the shoe is named after!
And to those who don’t understand the sneakerhead mentality, check out this link.
#82 by Stuby on 01.24.08 11:39 am |
Dude, no s*** it’s gonna be on Brady’s helmet. The point is that 3 guys on the NFC squad will be wearing #21 as their JERSEYS NUMBERS.
#83 by KT on 01.24.08 11:39 am |
Darrent Williams, known white guy.
#84 by Oliver Clothesoff on 01.24.08 11:42 am |
The point of this whole thing is it is STILL A COLOR issue
#85 by Alex on 01.24.08 11:44 am |
Mike from Queens,
Did Shaun Taylor not get 4 int’s his rookie year - at safety? Did Shaun Taylor not get 5 int’s in his last season even though he only played 9 games? Everybody knows he was a douschbag! But what’s sad is not that he was a great person, but that he was a great player!
Get the facts straight next time or else you’re the doushbag.
Alex
#86 by MPowers1634 on 01.24.08 11:44 am |
Todd, Phil: No Worries Whatsoever! With all of the drama over the #21 issue, the last thing we need is more over Sneakers!
I don’t think anybody wants me to post another man thong pic to cut the tension!
#87 by Stan aka the took on 01.24.08 11:44 am |
If I lived in the cesspool that is Cleveland, I would be asking for a trade the first chance I got. Those guys on that blog or whatever are complete morons, without Lebron the Cavs absolute shit.
As for the kicks… they’re very nice even thought they’re in the colors of scum (I am a Mets fan).
#88 by Stuby on 01.24.08 11:45 am |
I give up.
#89 by todd krevanchi on 01.24.08 11:45 am |
im still laughing at the “todd…did ya see who posted it?” part of the reply…
and yes… right on with dana…
she had to be pulled off the stage thats how drunk she was!!! i dont know if you saw the one video thats online during jeff ross’ portion, but you can see dana in the back, next to nike bakay, at the bar, with 2 bottles of belvedere…
#90 by LI Phil on 01.24.08 11:46 am |
i’d just like to welcome new UW members amanda, oliver and moe
thanks for playin
#91 by Dwight on 01.24.08 11:48 am |
Back on topic: This guy is a moron:
http://www.collegefa...
#92 by MPowers1634 on 01.24.08 11:52 am |
Here you go Stan. These will match your vintage Mackey Sasser jersey.
By the way, did anybody ever steal a base on Sasser’s return throws to the pitcher!
#93 by Mike on 01.24.08 11:52 am |
With Fleury out as goalie, you can now look at the Penguins goalie without burning your retinas on those bright yellow pads:
http://news.yahoo.co...
#94 by MPowers1634 on 01.24.08 11:55 am |
He doesn’t get it! And according to some of you wiseasses from last night, he probably doesn’t get IT either, unlike us Uni-tards!
#95 by LI Phil on 01.24.08 11:56 am |
the other chap pictured, actually holding the belvedere, is ed “can’t” reed
further details here and here
“hey greenie…why does everyone start drinking heavily whenever we talk about ourselves?” - mike golic
#96 by Dwight on 01.24.08 11:57 am |
Sorry! Here’s the correct link.
#97 by KT on 01.24.08 11:57 am |
Just like he was yesterday, when this was posted like two or three times.
#98 by joe on 01.24.08 11:59 am |