It's a step in the right direction! I mean, don't get me wrong. I don't rejoice in someone being punished. But enough is enough.
I'm talking about the Terrell Owens incident. By the way, is his 1st name pronounced "Tare-el" with the emphasis on the "el"? Or is it "Terrell" like the city in Texas? I've heard it both ways. But this guy has taken "jerk" to a new level. Cowboy fans will remember him as the guy who -- after catching a pass for a touchdown (whoop-de-do), he strutted around on the Cowboy star at Texas Stadium. He's also the guy who pulled a pen out of his sock to sign a ball after catching a TD in another game (wow!).
Take me back to the "old days." (Oh, my goodness. I'm sounding like my grandparents now) The days when -- in the 1st quarter of a game, a guy makes a tackle on 2nd and 8 and gets up -- pulls the runner up -- and goes back to the huddle. No strutting 10 yards downfield, flexing his muscles and contorting his body. Over one little meaningless tackle! Take me back to the days when a receiver scored a touchdown, high-fived his teammates, handed the ball to the referee, and went back to the sidelines.
I know, I'm a purist. And I'm not against celebrating! If a great play is made at a crucial point in a game -- YEAH! But over making a 1st down in the 1st half when the score is 7-7? Give me a break! It smacks of professional wrestling!
With the way Philly dealt with Owens, maybe there is hope for us purists yet. I bet there are people who disagree with me (like my sons, probably). Let's hear from you.
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I do not know much about sports and alomst nothing about football . I am not allowed to watch it with my papa because I ask to many questions . and I have never been to any kind of football game .. not even when I was in highschool . But I do not belive that he should be gloating and acting like he did a really big thing if he didn't . I could understand him being excited if it was in the last second of the game or somthing . but if he is doing it just to show off then that is uncalled for .
Patsy,
That's funny! But it might be best for them to know the truth. Then they can get on with their lives!:)
Poor Terrell. I saw him apologizing today and felt so sorry for him. NOT! I'm glad the Eagles sent him packing and am only sorry that some other team will pick him up as soon as they can.
JOSH!!!!! You must be studying too hard! I do wish I had thought to do those things you credited me with. (Well, maybe not taking my shirt off.)
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