I saw The Blind Side tonight....
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I could see him tooling around on a golf cart and talking about character while eating some ribs.
I realize y'all are probably trying to be cute. But I had an OM friend make a smartass comment about a State coach not making the film too. So, I say again like I said to him. Do you really believe the Tuehey's would have given Croom or State the time of day? This is one guy that will give Croom a pass for not trying to recruit. Assuming, we were smart enough to not even try.
Signed.
Sylvester Croom.
Yes, that makes no sense except for the part that Croom is such a great person. Absolutely did things the right way. How do I know. He told us after reading his notes from the Bear. Notes from 1974.
Sylvester Croom.
Yes, that makes no sense except for the part that Croom is such a great person. Absolutely did things the right way. How do I know. He told us after reading his notes from the Bear. Notes from 1974.
The clip they showed of the coaches watching Oher's highlight film was so badly done. It was cringe worthy.
Enjoy your film Ole Miss fans, it looks like a ******, ****** movie.
Enjoy your film Ole Miss fans, it looks like a ******, ****** movie.
I am a diehard MSU fan but thought this movie was wonderful. It is a real feel good story about a kid who could have become part of the Memphis 'hood and wound up a 1st round pick in the NFL. It reflects well on generosity and goodness, and all you guys ought to go see it - and enjoy! Get a life!
No kidding. If only all of the kids that might have become part of the "Memphis hood" were potential star football players, more might be adopted by ole miss boosters, and thus saved. It really is a sham, i mean shame.colodawg said:
I just can't imagine two educated and affluent people riding down the streets of Memphis deliberately looking for big, homeless kids to become OM football stars and first round picks. The Touhys certainly aren't saints, but there is some goodness in this movie and story.
colodawg said:
aren't they doing it for the other homeless kids in Memphis?
I'll let you figure that one out.
I have learned one person/family can't make a difference everywhere, but CAN make a difference SOMEWHERE. I am currently helping a couple kids, and one of them looks like he could play LB for the Buffaloes someday (and they need some players). However, my counsel, mentoring, and yes, financial help is not motivated by trying to get him a scholly at CU or MSU.
Can't speak about Touhy's motivations - but can't argue that something good happened.
Can't speak about Touhy's motivations - but can't argue that something good happened.
colodawg said:
It has nothing to do with that. I know BS when I see it.
I'm one of the MSU fans that admit that Dontae Jones's summer feat was BS to, by the way. Just because you go along with something your rival wants you to believe doesn't make you open minded, it makes you a lemming.
Mrs. Mawhinney HUM..... that could not be possible. As a State Fan I am ashamed that you would post such a ridiculous comment about ANY player that ever stepped out on our field that was mentioned on a major motion picture. Fan your not, pathetic you are. Did this guy cock block you or something while he was here? Apparently you don't have much of a life.....one who did would realize that there are far greater accomplishments in life then playing football or being mentioned in a motion picture,. However, it is very sad to know that there is an individual (you ) out there that has such a very low self esteem that you would disgrace State with your envious comment. TJ Mawhinney was on the Butkus watch list in the beginning of 2003 and if we had not played that nickel dime defense BS and knocked him out ,then he could have been a final contender. If our team was to have recognitions like this then our recruiting may have been stronger over the last six years. So before you go and assume someone's identity you need to take into consideration that there are plenty of us that have a lot of pride in our students, athletes and campus. One more point ...anyone that started on our defense during that time deserves a standing ovation because they stayed on the field 99 percent of the game. Any player that represents our team I applaud. So Mr. Mawhinney Want To Be I will enjoy my stay just like I do at every home game.</p>
because it is clearly a figment of imagination that TJ Mawhinney was a good linebacker. Let me direct you to the Lake. With posts like these, you'll be much more comfortable there.
....please don't be upset Mama Mawhinney. Not everybody loved your sweet Precious Perfect.
So, let me get this straight, anyone that started on our defense in 2003 deserves a standing ovation? Even Odell Bradley, who was quite possibly the worst starting SEC cornerback in history?
Also, I absolutely am a fan. I know this because I physically sat in the stands through EVERY ONE of the last six games of 2003, which if you recall, were lost by an ASSKICKINGLY large margin of 267-67. Wonder if your precious TJ had anything to do with giving up six TD's to Cadillac, or turning a 17-0 lead at Kentucky into a 42-17 loss, or a shutout from a bad Alabama team that was over after the third play of the game, or a game in Tennessee where our VAUNTED defense gave up nearly sixty points and I got to see Jim Bob Cooter take the field, or a 52-6 loss in Fayetteville that made Matt Jones look like Tim Tebow, or the 31-0 Egg Bowl loss in Starkville, where David Kellum called out TJ Mahwinney's name which six years later was played in a major motion picture, which was clearly the only positive to come out of that HELLISH six game stretch for sweet little TJ.
I was at every one of those games, sister, and I didn't leave early either, and I haven't missed one since either, so kiss my *** and lighten up, Francis.
And when you make it to the pasture, tell Gene we said hi.
So, let me get this straight, anyone that started on our defense in 2003 deserves a standing ovation? Even Odell Bradley, who was quite possibly the worst starting SEC cornerback in history?
Also, I absolutely am a fan. I know this because I physically sat in the stands through EVERY ONE of the last six games of 2003, which if you recall, were lost by an ASSKICKINGLY large margin of 267-67. Wonder if your precious TJ had anything to do with giving up six TD's to Cadillac, or turning a 17-0 lead at Kentucky into a 42-17 loss, or a shutout from a bad Alabama team that was over after the third play of the game, or a game in Tennessee where our VAUNTED defense gave up nearly sixty points and I got to see Jim Bob Cooter take the field, or a 52-6 loss in Fayetteville that made Matt Jones look like Tim Tebow, or the 31-0 Egg Bowl loss in Starkville, where David Kellum called out TJ Mahwinney's name which six years later was played in a major motion picture, which was clearly the only positive to come out of that HELLISH six game stretch for sweet little TJ.
I was at every one of those games, sister, and I didn't leave early either, and I haven't missed one since either, so kiss my *** and lighten up, Francis.
And when you make it to the pasture, tell Gene we said hi.
"Dawg in a pile" colodawg is right. This story is no sham and it's embarrassing to me as a State fan to see another posting a statement like this. If you'll take the time to learn the truth, it's about a Christian family (who happened to be Ole Miss fans) who saw this kid walking in the snow in shorts and a tee shirt two blocks from their home and stopped to help him. They didn't find him in the hood; he was a charity case at their kid's school on his way to break into the gym in order to have a warm place to sleep. They knew he was a student at the school, but didn't know his story until that night. He wasn't playing football at that time (had never played and didn't have the grades). It was doubtful at the time they took him in that he would ever have the grades to participate in sports, and it was initially extremely doubtful once he did that he had the aptitude for the game. Sure, once he finally did learn the game and excelled at it, they pushed for him to attend their alma mater--I would have too.Dawg in a pile said:
graceskr, everything you said was wrong.
According to the book, when they saw Oher walking in shorts in the cold, they didn't stop--they kept on driving.
He never "slept in the gym".
Oher played football in the 9th grade, and the football coach BEGGED the headmaster to admit Oher.
And they didn't take him in on a permanent basis until a year and a half later (after Lemming's article and coaches were flying in to see Oher).
According to the book, when they saw Oher walking in shorts in the cold, they didn't stop--they kept on driving.
He never "slept in the gym".
Oher played football in the 9th grade, and the football coach BEGGED the headmaster to admit Oher.
And they didn't take him in on a permanent basis until a year and a half later (after Lemming's article and coaches were flying in to see Oher).
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colodawg said:
You are letting a silly college rivalry cloud your thinking on this story. Just shows how backwards otherwise seemingly intelligent people can be when you mix a little college sports into the equation.
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