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6 minutes ago, csmopar said:
No, in my youth I was. I enlisted at 17, got the freak out of there and never looked back. Used the GI bill and a full time job to get myself through college and earn a masters degree and go on to have a career. I dont and didn't let ancestorial history and actions define me.
The only way to heal a wound is to let it be and let it heal. Picking at it and constant reminders of those heinous days will only make it continue.
Okay. Thanks for sharing. I don't disagree with most of that. I just think that for some, it may be harder to move on from than others.
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2 minutes ago, Pacergeek said:
White people cannot use the "N" word ever. Period. End of story. Does not matter the context at all. Bob Lamey was very foolish for saying this word, and should be ashamed of himself
That's absurd. He did not call anyone the N-word. He was telling a story. That is a big difference. Why is it that folks can't make the distinction.
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5 minutes ago, csmopar said:
I am actually.
You're from the inner city and you are "youth"? I thought you were about my age.
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5 minutes ago, csmopar said:
It shouldn't matter if a white person said it or a black person. It still shouldn't be used by anyone. Saying it's ok for one group to use said word but not another is actually a racist notion. Why?
I think a black public figure would get in trouble for using that word. Young people using that word amongst themselves is repugnant but what are you going to do to them? Arrest them?
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26 minutes ago, csmopar said:
Ive worked with at risk youth from the most violent sections of our inner cities for years now. I have to explain to each of them how they shouldn't use that word when referring to their own friends and family when others lose their careers and livelihoods for saying it once.
While I think this was overblown and someone should not have lost his job over this, I disagree with your comment above. There is a difference between someone calling a member of his/her group a derogatory word and someone from outside the group using the same word. I'm sure you can understand that. Don't you get upset when a non-Americans criticizes your country? I know I do.
In addition, you probably are not from that group ("risk youth from the most violent sections of our inner cities"). If you're not, those youth probably will not appreciate what you're telling them, as they can dismiss that as coming from someone who cannot relate to them. On the other hand, if a member of their own group tells them they should not use the word, that will resonate with them more.
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30 minutes ago, PrincetonTiger said:
Call it the Pappa John effect
the are certain words or quotes one does not use in public esp. if you are a public figure
I think Lamey made a mistake
I don't think that is a good comparison. I had to read that article several times to make sense of it. He did not use the word himself to address someone or to describe someone/group of people. He was quoting someone else while telling a story. What's so egregious or offensive about that! Okay, the word is offensive but look at the context.
I agree with Stitches. This should have been a non-story. There are real stories of racism. This is not one of them.
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On 8/18/2018 at 2:13 PM, NFLfan said:
Kai Forbath will be cut. The rookie kicker Carlson is looking great in camp and in games. He made all the FGs last week, including a 56 or 57 yarder.
As predicted, Kai was cut today.
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4 hours ago, oldunclemark said:
Cincinnatti's starting safety released after 4 seasons....as the starter......for cash money reasons..
6-4, 215.......28 years old...…...who needs him?
….Dallas...? Green Bay? Bears? ...another certain Midwest team?
When Iloka was a free agent two or so years ago, the Vikings tried to sign him. Reports were that we offered more but he chose to stay with the Bengals. He has a relationship with Coach Zimmer from Zimmer's days in Cincy. We now have no room for Iloka unless we move on from Andrew Sendejo. With these new rules, I can see Sendejo being penalized often because of his excessively aggressive style of play. So, maybe we replace him with Iloka. Not likely.
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10 minutes ago, ColtsBlueFL said:
There was a time when the draft was longer than 7 rounds-
A little spotlight on some special dudes of the late round / UDFA guys:
My late round all star list-
Larry Brown, Redskins round 8 1969
Ken Houston, Oilers, round 9 1969
Joe Klecko, Jets round 6 1977
Dwight Clark, 49ers round 10 1981
Richard Dent, Bears, round 8 1983
Clyde Simmons, Eagles round 9 1986
Shannon Sharpe, Broncos, round 7 1990
Troy Brown, Patriots round 8 1993
Terrell Davis, Broncos round 6 1995
Donald Driver, Packers round 7 1999
Tom Brady, Patriots, Round 6 2000
Jay Ratliff, Cowboys round 7 2005
Marques Colston, Saints round 7 2006
(Antoine Bethea round 6 honorable mention)
Now for my UDFA all star list-Warren Moon 1984
Adam Vinatieri 1996
Jeff Saturday 1998
Kurt Warner 1998
James Harrison 2002
Wes Welker 2004
Jason Peters 2004
Chris Harris 2011Late round QB honors-
Rich Gannon 1987
Brad Johnson 1992
Matt Hasselbeck 1998Joe Jacoby 1981
Antonio Gates 2003
Tony Romo 2004
John Randle 1990
Feel free to add yours!!
Your first list is missing Johnny Unitas, 9th round.
John Randle should be on the All Star list of UDFA.
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16 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:
He's Faster, I wouldn't say better. I don't think Fournette is Great but he is Good.
Based on what?
Just another Pats fan.
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I like Weatherly very much. I hope we can retain him but we have a deep DL.
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Put in QB Kyle Sloter. Siemian is no good.
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4 minutes ago, Luck 4 president said:
I’m not watching the game but is the Jags D just shutting down the passing game like last year? I just saw cousins had 12 yards on 8 attempts.
Cut him. Bring back Teddy.
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16 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:
Kicker hits the goal post.
This sure is a pre=season game, isn't it?
Kai Forbath will be cut. The rookie kicker Carlson is looking great in camp and in games. He made all the FGs last week, including a 56 or 57 yarder.
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Too many penalties in these games, this one included.
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5 hours ago, ColtsBlueFL said:
I actually like all 3 Jets QB's (really? Really!) better then Hackenberg. Might need Nate Sudfeld and Callahan to step up. We'll see.
I think PT was being sarcastic. Lol. Not even Pederson can help Hack.
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I can't beat PT's list but I've been to some.
Baseball
Mets -- many times since 1992; one year I went to over 20 games, but I go to one or two a year now.
Spring Training-- Mets, in southern Florida
I have also been to a few Yankees games but it has been a while.
Minor league baseball: Mets in Binghamton, NY in 1992
NFL -- Vikings in MN, DC, Atlanta in last 3 years; Giants, at least one game a year since 2014; Jets, about 7 games since 1996
NBA basketball -- about 3 or 4 Knicks games
Hockey -- 1 game (I am not a hockey fan)
College Basketball -- in college and later at Madison Square Garden (saw Indiana, Temple, and some other teams)
Tennis -- I used to go to the US Open but it has been a while since I was last there.
I'd like to attend a round of a golf tournament.
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19 hours ago, CheezyColt said:
Lol, I love the Colts but sometimes I forget they're in Indiana...
Then I see some posts here and remember exactly why I left.
I don't know how many posts were deleted but the person who wrote those
comments that I read is not from Indiana.
But I agree that this poster's comments are almost as inane as Jalen Ramsey's ludicrous comments about Luck, Big Ben and others. I'll take Luck on my team right now and would win multiple Super Bowls.
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1 hour ago, Lucky Colts Fan said:
Way to deflect instead of considering a little personal growth...
I can see I've wasted my time here. Again. I don't know why I thought this time would be different.
I appreciate your attempts to bring some awareness to one's behavior (argumentativeness). I agree with you. However, your efforts are clearly futile. There is no self-awareness. So, to maintain some level of civility and to enjoy the forum, it is best not to continue.
1 hour ago, Lucky Colts Fan said:You almost chased me off when I first started posting as a member.
Glad that you continued on the forum. You have contributed a lot to making this place entertaining.
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27 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:
Does any body think Chad Kelly plays a lot like Baker Mayfield
He sure did. I wanted the Vikes to draft him last year. One of the guys on the Daily Norseman is an Old Miss fan and he swore by Chad Kelly. He is competitive and does not give up on plays. He plays like Mayfield-- with that competitive nature.
I think Chad may replace Case.
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I'll be a homer for once.
Dalvin Cook
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I wish I could see the Colts game where I am but the 49ers/Cowboys are showing. Enjoy the game, folks. No injuries!
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3 hours ago, NFLfan said:
I like all your picks. I think the Giants are underrated.
The Vikes OL is a mess again. I read where your favorite guy Incognito said he got a call from the Vikes. I hope we don't sign him. I want no part of him.
(I signed up with this forum after reading your posts about Incognito back in 2014. I agreed with you 100%.)
Coach Zimmer says he has no interest.
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On 8/5/2018 at 11:08 AM, ColtsBlueFL said:
AFC
Patriots - East
Chargers - West
Steelers - North (but record is down and barely ahead of the Ravens)
Jaguars - South (narrowly over Houston, Bortles doesn't regress as bad as folks believe he will)
2 Wildcard teams - Broncos, Texans
NFC
Giants - East (Eli makes a last hurrah; and a good one too)
Rams - West
Vikings - North (Cousins finally does it)
Falcons - South
2 Wildcard teams - Packers, Eagles (especially if Wentz is not fully healed)
2 potential surprises-
49ers - if Garoppolo continues on his upswing
Colts - if defense gels early.
I like all your picks. I think the Giants are underrated.
The Vikes OL is a mess again. I read where your favorite guy Incognito said he got a call from the Vikes. I hope we don't sign him. I want no part of him.
(I signed up with this forum after reading your posts about Incognito back in 2014. I agreed with you 100%.)
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comments that I read is not from Indiana.
Irsay cryptic tweet/Bob Lamey (Voice of the Colts) retiring (merge)
in Colts Football
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What does that have to do with what Lamey said?
Perhaps you can share more. I don't see the connection. I'll read it later. Thanks.