Dirigible
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If that's the argument I'm thinking of, I agree that MM was clearly correct and non-stupid in that particular instance.
If that's the argument I'm thinking of, I agree that MM was clearly correct and non-stupid in that particular instance.
No, arguing like an asshole makes you an asshole.
I don't care if you're an asshole, but I don't recall you making a bunch of dumbshit threads just to argue with people like you seem to be lately. You take anyone disagreeing with you at all or asking questions and then respond calling them idiots and then spend the rest of the thread arguing little points that don't matter when you're still just arguing your own personal opinion.
Plus, there is no, correct in this situation. You're arguing about something you find stupid, that frankly is one of the single dumbest things I've seen people argue about, especially considering the ridiculous number of worthwhile stupid shit you could actually take issue with in sports.
Its to show that both the team and the player are on good terms and there's mutual respect. This is not a difficult concept, and considering your propensity for pointless symbolism in other facets of your life, I'm not sure why its such a difficult concept for you to grasp.
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I think it is stupid. Others may think otherwise, but their reasons for thinking that way are stupid or non-existent. That being said, I actually have not argued in this thread about "retiring as a <whatever>". I have simply said it was stupid. Others have argued dumb points with me (the whole bit about Montana, Rice, etc.) while failing to support their positions and failing to answer the actual question in the OP.
You have also failed to answer the question in the OP.
MotionMan
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08/28/12 UPDATE:
Brian Westbrook to retire as Eagle
And the stupidity marches on...
And my original quest remains unfulfilled:
"I task you, ATOT, find the earliest reference to this happening so I know who to direct my venom."
MotionMan
Brian Westbrook to retire as Eagle
And the stupidity marches on...
And my original quest remains unfulfilled:
"I task you, ATOT, find the earliest reference to this happening so I know who to direct my venom."
MotionMan
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If I created the problem, then it is part of my duty to help solve it.
This thread is the first step.
MotionMan
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Fern
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I thought it had to do with the HoF rules. I.e., retire with the old team so you can go into the HoF as a member of that team.
I could be wrong. I've never even been to the HoF.
Fern
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You're wrong. The football HOF does not induct you as a player from a certain team.
The baseball HOF puts a cap on your head, but you have no choice as to what team it will be and it will not necessarily be your last team.
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IndyColtsFan
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Yes. And as I said above, I thought and still think that was stupid, too.
My opinion on this does not change because it involves a player or team I like or dislike - It is just stupid.
MotionMan
zinfamous
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Hehe, I was going to mention uh..."Jerry Rice?"
But assumed that had been mentioned earlier, and I seem to recall it setting off a heated discussion.
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lol, I love that you updated this thread.
I am on a mission.
When they stop doing it, I will let this thread die (unless it gets locked first).
MotionMan
zinfamous
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I hope he retires a Brown just for shits.
oh , wait.... :hmm:
This makes me wonder: when a guy like Terrel Owens retires, who does he retire with? ...who would actually want him, now?
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Because it doesn't alter their career in anyway in the HoF, it is just for press and attention or some sort of mental or emotional check list, nothing more.
If Jerry Rice didn't "retire" as a 49er and opened a business in SF, would everyone suddenly not go there because he didn't end his career there? No don't be stupid. Same could be said for anyone else that had a storied career in another city and came back to do the same thing.
If Jerry Rice didn't "retire" as a 49er and opened a business in SF, would everyone suddenly not go there because he didn't end his career there? No don't be stupid. Same could be said for anyone else that had a storied career in another city and came back to do the same thing.
IndyColtsFan
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Oh shit--I just realized that you forgot to update when LT retired as a Charger earlier this year.
I'm still wondering if Fred Taylor managed to injure himself while signing his last "retirement" contract with the Jags.
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Oh shit--I just realized that you forgot to update when LT retired as a Charger earlier this year.
I realized it too late.
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The first I can recall doing it was Eugene Lockhart with the Cowboys, I think in 92 or 93? But I'm pretty sure he wasn't the first to do it. It was relatively unusual then.
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