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Why Was Foster taping the Chuckstrong Banner?  

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  1. 1. Why Was Foster taping the Chuckstrong Banner?

    • Out of Respect to Chuck.
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    • Mocking the Colts TD Celebrations.
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Anybody who thought he did that to mock Chuck in anyway should reexamine the way they look at people in general.

 

How can you even say that after all the childish things we've seen in the NFL?

 

I don't think he did it to mock, but we've all seen players do things in the heat of the moment that they regretted later.

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Why don't you read the post where I explained why I did the poll and you'll see that some people really did think that.  Clearly it's a minority and I disagreed with them as like I said Foster has been nothing but class but I was just curious to see if anyone else took it the way my friend did.  After all isn't that the point of a forum to get others opinions on subjects? 

 

Yes, it is the point of the forum.  I guess I just don't like to indulge the ignorant.  I remember a long time ago someone going on a rant about Mathis flashing gang signs after a sack.  People had to explain to him that he was just signing his frat.  You'd think he'd at least ask before going off on him. 

 

I guess the poll is interesting to see how many people don't take the time to learn about a player before they put him down.  Foster gets a lot of respect from other players in the league.  That says quite a lot.

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How can you even say that after all the childish things we've seen in the NFL?

 

I don't think he did it to mock, but we've all seen players do things in the heat of the moment that they regretted later.

Because Arian is not a childish player who does stupid things in the heat of the moment, especially if he is playing in the opponent's home.

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Because Arian is not a childish player who does stupid things in the heat of the moment, especially if he is playing in the opponent's home.

Ah I didn't realize you knew him on such a personal level.  I will defer to your greater knowledge of Arian Foster, man, player, humanitarian.

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Ah I didn't realize you knew him on such a personal level.  I will defer to your greater knowledge of Arian Foster, man, player, humanitarian.

I don't have to know him personally to know that he is no buffoon. He hasn't done anything since he started for the first time the last few games of his rookie season due to the starter's injury that says bad guy or stupid player. Your own fans are saying the same thing. This man respects every other human being, you should listen to him talk and read about him. Give you something interesting to do.

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I have to be honest, the first time I saw it live I was literally on the fence. I turned to my fiancé and asked her what she thought. Initially, we could not decide. It was not until we began discussing it that we came to the same conclusion that it was a classy gesture. Don't get me wrong, Foster appears to be the complete class act. There was just something about doing it after a Texans score that felt a bit disrespectful. The more and more I watched it, however, I decided that it really did feel genuine and sincere. Part of me though still feels that the best time to pay respects is not when you score on the person you are trying to pay respect to. Its like one of those "it's not what your saying but how your saying it" kind of moments. Given the significance of Paganos return, it felt like a bit of a slap in the face at the time. With all that being said, I really appreciate Foster attempting to pay tribute in some way. All in all, the Texans are run as a pretty classy organization. Heck, if it were the Titans Bud Adams probably would have flipped Pagano off haha.

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Yes, it is the point of the forum.  I guess I just don't like to indulge the ignorant.  I remember a long time ago someone going on a rant about Mathis flashing gang signs after a sack.  People had to explain to him that he was just signing his frat.  You'd think he'd at least ask before going off on him. 

 

I guess the poll is interesting to see how many people don't take the time to learn about a player before they put him down.  Foster gets a lot of respect from other players in the league.  That says quite a lot.

right and that's how I took it but I was curious to see if more people took it like me or my friend. I am glad to see most took it like me.
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I don't have to know him personally to know that he is no buffoon. He hasn't done anything since he started for the first time the last few games of his rookie season due to the starter's injury that says bad guy or stupid player. Your own fans are saying the same thing. This man respects every other human being, you should listen to him talk and read about him. Give you something interesting to do.

You are acting like I attacked his character.  Never said that, never implied that.  

 

I implied that we shouldn't be surprised if any player did something as tasteless as mocking the Chuckstrong movement.

 

I also said I believe he did it with the best intentions and because I am not Arian Foster, I think it is fair to question motive.  Again I think classy move.  But let's not belittle those who don't share our opinion.

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You are acting like I attacked his character. Never said that, never implied that.

I implied that we shouldn't be surprised if any player did something as tasteless as mocking the Chuckstrong movement.

I also said I believe he did it with the best intentions and because I am not Arian Foster, I think it is fair to question motive. Again I think classy move. But let's not belittle those who don't share our opinion.

If I came across as snarky it was in response to your humanatarian sarcasm. I never said you thought he was bad or not, but to assume the worst of a player with his reputation is questionable. Again, not saying you are, I'm just contributing to the overall argument.
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If I came across as snarky it was in response to your humanatarian sarcasm. I never said you thought he was bad or not, but to assume the worst of a player with his reputation is questionable. Again, not saying you are, I'm just contributing to the overall argument.

Fair enough,  I think we both are generally saying the same thing.   It's not like he mooned the sign a la Randy Moss.  Like others have said it was just a little disconcerting after the score.  And I don't think anyone in this discussion is assuming the worst.  It just a discussion about the motive and broader themes of player celebrations and motives.

 

My reply wasn't intended as an attack, but like you said it was sarcastic.  I feel a little sarcasm has its place in lively debates and have enjoyed this discussion.

 

When it comes down to Foster... he is perceived as  a class act and should be treated as such until proven otherwise. I think everyone would agree to that.

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Fair enough,  I think we both are generally saying the same thing.   It's not like he mooned the sign a la Randy Moss.  Like others have said it was just a little disconcerting after the score.  And I don't think anyone in this discussion is assuming the worst.  It just a discussion about the motive and broader themes of player celebrations and motives.

 

My reply wasn't intended as an attack, but like you said it was sarcastic.  I feel a little sarcasm has its place in lively debates and have enjoyed this discussion.

 

When it comes down to Foster... he is perceived as  a class act and should be treated as such until proven otherwise. I think everyone would agree to that.

Yes sir, agree with everything you said! We need more discussions like this across the board. :thmup:  :D

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How can you even say that after all the childish things we've seen in the NFL?

 

I don't think he did it to mock, but we've all seen players do things in the heat of the moment that they regretted later.

 

Of the many acts of idiocy I've seem athletes commit, I have never seen one mock someone that just recovered from a life threatening battle with cancer.  I wouldn't be surprised if I were wrong, but to go there based on what Foster did is taking skepticism and the fact that he scored a TD on us a bit too far.

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Of the many acts of idiocy I've seem athletes commit, I have never seen one mock someone that just recovered from a life threatening battle with cancer.  I wouldn't be surprised if I were wrong, but to go there based on what Foster did is taking skepticism and the fact that he scored a TD on us a bit too far.

I'm not sure I follow you.

 

 I think having a discussion/poll about it on a fan board is fair though... that is what I'm defending.  Not that I think he mocked us.

 

If it's Colts related it, I think we should be allowed to discuss it.  

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Yeah we leave that to the Pats.
LOL, yea, i didn't see that either. Didn't Keyshawn or somebody once pull out a pre-planted camera from the goal post and take a picture? That's the closest I've seen to someone "taping". Now tapping we will leave to Happy Gilmore, "Just tap it in, just tap it in!!".
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I was at the game and felt it was purely done out of respect of Pagano.  A couple behind me were not of that opinion and felt he was mocking us.  We have all been sitting in these seats since LOS opened and I turned and stated that I didn't feel that way at all.  At the end of the game Foster went up to Pagano and hugged him and exchanged words with him and our seat mates behind stated that purhaps thay had been wrong after all.

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