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December 24, 2009
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle:
A place to discuss the sports stories that aren't making news, share links that aren't quite front-page material, and diagram plays on your hand. Remember to count to five Mississippi before commenting in anger.
Seems like a bit of a force feed. Unsure why they would make that award. He doesn't meet all the criteria.
At the very least, it shouldn't have been announced. Someone should have realized that it is not good press. For either the player or the club. Too easy to spin into a negative thing.
posted by beaverboard at 12:53 PM on December 24, 2009
Bucs fans from bygone days, here's a bit of good cheer, once removed.
Don't let anyone say that there were never any manly moments in the creamsicle uniforms.
People's exhibit A: James Wilder.
Wilder's son is also an RB in the Tampa area, playing big time HS football, and he knows how to take care of business.
Fun to see the son picking up where the father left off. A nice hefty Madden Boom! rating on this clip.
posted by beaverboard at 01:09 PM on December 24, 2009
Former Blue Jay at home in politics
posted by tommybiden at 01:48 PM on December 24, 2009
Given that "community role model" is one of the criteria on which the courage award is based on, I'd say the Eagles were a bit generous in awarding Vick this honor.
Maybe in a few years once he's actually done something to merit it, unless of course, they were taking the fact that he hasn't been arrested for a crime since his release from prison as qualifiying for community role model.
posted by dviking at 03:06 PM on December 24, 2009
Completely non sports related but...
MERRY CHRISTMAS! (Or whatever festival you may be celebrating right now)
We may disagree lots and argue, but you're all awesome!
posted by Drood at 03:39 PM on December 24, 2009
Yeah, what Drood said.
Yer all me besht mates...(puts his arm around your shoulders).
OK, it's already Christmas here and we started early. You gotta problem with that?
posted by owlhouse at 04:00 PM on December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas to all at SportsFilter. Have a happy and safe holiday !!
posted by tommybiden at 04:13 PM on December 24, 2009
Happy Festivus...since it seems that we've gotten a head start on the airing of the grievences, it's on to the feats of strength!
Happy Holidays everyone!
posted by dviking at 06:58 PM on December 24, 2009
The Eagles have given a courage award to Michael Vick. On the one hand, I am happy he's moved on and is a model citizen, however on the other, it seems like an award for courage is contentious to say the least.