Moss's actions justified? Indianapolis thinks so.... - Page 2

Arlie Rahn · 01-11-2005, 12:41 PM

I don't think what Moss did was nearly as bad as how the media portrayed it (and actually found it somewhat humerous). Now, I don't find it all that classy an act, but there are many endzone celebrations that fit that bill. My big beef was how people somehow justify an act because "drunken fans do it" and how Moss (over an hour after the event) was still swearing and cussing in interviews about the GB fans.

Moss needs to get over himself and learn how to win with class. Then again, being with the Minnesota Vikings, it's not like he has a lot of practice in that area.

canadiancreed · 01-11-2005, 12:43 PM

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Moss needs to get over himself and learn how to win with class. Then again, being with the Minnesota Vikings, it's not like he has a lot of practice in that area.

Or many in pro sports nowadays

Skipaway · 01-11-2005, 12:51 PM

Class doesn't sell tickets. Class doesn't boost attendance.

jaxmagicman · 01-11-2005, 01:00 PM

Here a canadian website with the story. Dungy said it was racially offensive. http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/N...718966-ap.html

canadiancreed · 01-11-2005, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Skipaway

Class doesn't sell tickets. Class doesn't boost attendance.

Hence why class doesnt exist. You hit the nail on the head

canadiancreed · 01-11-2005, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jaxmagicman

Here a canadian website with the story. Dungy said it was racially offensive. http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/N...718966-ap.html

Oh that.

That wasnt only racially offensive, that offended everyone regardless of race. Everyone that I know that's a sports fan though that was f'in stupid.

Anythign to make a buck I suppose

asamford · 01-11-2005, 02:30 PM

maybe i just have been under a rock, or i didn't watch enough football highlights this year, but the Vikings game on Sunday was the first time I'd seen Randy with the 'fro, and I am now a fan!

You go Moss!!

for those that think he's a dick, well, what do you expect when your mentor was Cris Carter?

jaxmagicman · 01-11-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by asamford

for those that think he's a dick, well, what do you expect when your mentor was Cris Carter?

Asamford is a genius

Anachronism · 01-11-2005, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Arlie Rahn

I don't think what Moss did was nearly as bad as how the media portrayed it (and actually found it somewhat humerous). Now, I don't find it all that classy an act, but there are many endzone celebrations that fit that bill. My big beef was how people somehow justify an act because "drunken fans do it" and how Moss (over an hour after the event) was still swearing and cussing in interviews about the GB fans.

Moss needs to get over himself and learn how to win with class. Then again, being with the Minnesota Vikings, it's not like he has a lot of practice in that area.

Now now... when another Moon (

) was with the Vikings the group has class AND style...

canadiancreed · 01-11-2005, 02:56 PM

But didnt win

as Mr. Deroucher pointed out, nice guys finish last (unless your'e the Habs of the late 50's)

Crapshoot · 01-11-2005, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Arlie Rahn

Moss needs to get over himself and learn how to win with class. Then again, being with the Minnesota Vikings, it's not like he has a lot of practice in that area.

Says the Packers Fan...

keenejee · 01-11-2005, 03:25 PM

Does anyone else think that this is getting blown WAYYYYY out of proportion?

I'm a neutral fan, and I honestly can say that if someone like lets say, Derrick Mason did this, it would be highlighted, yet it would be a 1 and done deal.

Instead, with Moss's past, and what he did last week, everyone blows it way out of proportion for some ungodly reason.

God this $hit makes me sick sometimes.

jazzrack · 01-11-2005, 03:45 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page3...tyre/randymoss

canadiancreed · 01-11-2005, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by keenejee

Does anyone else think that this is getting blown WAYYYYY out of proportion?

I'm a neutral fan, and I honestly can say that if someone like lets say, Derrick Mason did this, it would be highlighted, yet it would be a 1 and done deal.

Instead, with Moss's past, and what he did last week, everyone blows it way out of proportion for some ungodly reason.

God this $hit makes me sick sometimes.

Well you know it's gone past the conservative US folks in the media when I coudl read about it in the Toronto Sun (I dont think they'd be considered conservative)

TonyJ · 01-11-2005, 04:55 PM

Randy Moss helps the Vikings win football games. He helped them win a big football game this last weekend. In other words, he does the job he is paid to do and does it well. This focus on his TD celebration and it somehow taking away from the Vikings is silly. I don't neccessarily approve (nor do I disaprove) of his celebration, but the attention paid to it and the media insuation that it hurts the Vikings somehow are puzzling to me.

twins15 · 01-11-2005, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike D

Sorry but Tony Dungy is a hypocrite. This is the second time he opened his mouth about an NFL thing that has nothing to do with him. The first time was regarding the TO situation and Monday Night Football and he talked about how it was horrible for all the kids watching and the like. But, on his teams website, which is viewable for everyone, there are pictures of the Colts cheerleaders in provactive poses trying to sell calenders. Now I don't care personally about the fact those pictures are on their site, I find it funny that he says what happened with TO is wrong, but looking at half naked cheerleaders on the website is a-ok.

I would say there's a considerable difference between a website, and pn prime time on ABC. You aren't going to just "stumble" in to the cheerleader's section of the Colts website, but you might just happen to turn to ABC.

twins15 · 01-11-2005, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TC Dale

Moss has been talked about ad nauseum, and his antics will only be supported by teams that need his output in game situations or the money he brings in.

Which just so happens to be any team in the NFL.

Xenimus0 · 01-11-2005, 05:47 PM

Anyone who is surprised by the dumb*** things Moss does is just kidding themselves. He is what he is, always will be. There is a reason he dropped into the 20's in the draft, it was his attitude.

twins15 · 01-11-2005, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenimus0

Anyone who is surprised by the dumb*** things Moss does is just kidding themselves. He is what he is, always will be. There is a reason he dropped into the 20's in the draft, it was his attitude.

Heh, and how many of those teams that passed on him wouldn't like at least one of the top 3 WR in the NFL, "attitude problems" or not?

canadiancreed · 01-11-2005, 06:12 PM

exactly

class and respect mean ****

only winning matter, players like Moss and T.O. (what an insult to Toronto) are embodiments of this philosophy

NOTE: I dont really care about the stupid dance, it's been old since Iggy Woods

01-11-2005, 12:41 PM	#21
Arlie Rahn All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 564	I don't think what Moss did was nearly as bad as how the media portrayed it (and actually found it somewhat humerous). Now, I don't find it all that classy an act, but there are many endzone celebrations that fit that bill. My big beef was how people somehow justify an act because "drunken fans do it" and how Moss (over an hour after the event) was still swearing and cussing in interviews about the GB fans. Moss needs to get over himself and learn how to win with class. Then again, being with the Minnesota Vikings, it's not like he has a lot of practice in that area. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com Last edited by Arlie Rahn; 01-11-2005 at 12:42 PM.

01-11-2005, 12:51 PM	#23
Skipaway Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Where you live Posts: 11,017	Class doesn't sell tickets. Class doesn't boost attendance. __________________ Jonathan Haidt: Moral reasoning is really just a servant masquerading as a high priest.

01-11-2005, 01:00 PM	#24
jaxmagicman Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Retired defloration-maker living in Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 7,801	Here a canadian website with the story. Dungy said it was racially offensive. http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/N...718966-ap.html __________________ See ID Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with the permission of Minor League Baseball. All rights reserved.

01-11-2005, 02:56 PM	#30
canadiancreed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,660	But didnt win as Mr. Deroucher pointed out, nice guys finish last (unless your'e the Habs of the late 50's) __________________ PT21 PT22

01-11-2005, 03:45 PM	#33
jazzrack Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still kicking Posts: 3,229	http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page3...tyre/randymoss __________________ . "Never confuse composure for ease" Was once Head Cheese of Corporate League Baseball

01-11-2005, 02:30 PM	#27
asamford Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Snellville, Georgia Posts: 1,769	maybe i just have been under a rock, or i didn't watch enough football highlights this year, but the Vikings game on Sunday was the first time I'd seen Randy with the 'fro, and I am now a fan! You go Moss!! for those that think he's a dick, well, what do you expect when your mentor was Cris Carter?

01-11-2005, 03:25 PM	#32
keenejee Major Leagues Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 460	Does anyone else think that this is getting blown WAYYYYY out of proportion? I'm a neutral fan, and I honestly can say that if someone like lets say, Derrick Mason did this, it would be highlighted, yet it would be a 1 and done deal. Instead, with Moss's past, and what he did last week, everyone blows it way out of proportion for some ungodly reason. God this $hit makes me sick sometimes.

01-11-2005, 04:55 PM	#35
TonyJ Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Gassin' Kurds Posts: 2,019	Randy Moss helps the Vikings win football games. He helped them win a big football game this last weekend. In other words, he does the job he is paid to do and does it well. This focus on his TD celebration and it somehow taking away from the Vikings is silly. I don't neccessarily approve (nor do I disaprove) of his celebration, but the attention paid to it and the media insuation that it hurts the Vikings somehow are puzzling to me. __________________ My Podcasts: Talk Democratic Dysfunction Name Two Bands with Andy and Andy

01-11-2005, 05:47 PM	#38
Xenimus0 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 250	Anyone who is surprised by the dumb*** things Moss does is just kidding themselves. He is what he is, always will be. There is a reason he dropped into the 20's in the draft, it was his attitude.

01-11-2005, 06:12 PM	#40
canadiancreed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,660	exactly class and respect mean ** only winning matter, players like Moss and T.O. (what an insult to Toronto) are embodiments of this philosophy NOTE: I dont really care about the stupid dance, it's been old since Iggy Woods __________________ PT21 PT22**