VOR Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 No. I likely would have done exactly what Lynch and Cafferty did, EXCEPT this statement. Marshawn Lynch doesn't talk like that. It made it TOTALLY disingenuous to me for the statement to be so very legal and precise, when Marshawn Lynch as a person is the total opposite of that. They should have gone one of two ways, either release the statement from the lawyer using "Marshawn" and "he" instead of "I", or put ALL of those things in Marshawn-speak. It needs to sound like he is genuinely sorry, and when there is not one sentence in their that sounds like it came from Marshawn Lynch's mouth, it reeks of being contrived, or at least not doing what you want it to do. "Marshawn-speak?" WTF is that? Did you think he'd write the statement like he writes his blogs? Have you ever seen a written statement from ANY player that sounds like they wrote it alone? What next, having less respect for someone because they show up to a legal proceeding in a suit instead of a T-shirt, jeans, and bling? And what did you want to hear from Marshawn, to show how genuinely sorry he was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 No. I likely would have done exactly what Lynch and Cafferty did, EXCEPT this statement. Marshawn Lynch doesn't talk like that. It made it TOTALLY disingenuous to me for the statement to be so very legal and precise, when Marshawn Lynch as a person is the total opposite of that. They should have gone one of two ways, either release the statement from the lawyer using "Marshawn" and "he" instead of "I", or put ALL of those things in Marshawn-speak. It needs to sound like he is genuinely sorry, and when there is not one sentence in there that sounds like it came from Marshawn Lynch's mouth, it reeks of being contrived, or at least not doing what you want it to do. this post is a new low for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endzone Animal Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 "Marshawn speak": "Uhh...uhhh....I didn't do nuffin' to nobody. 'Da po-lice can't prove sh-t, an' I ain't gonna let some fat assed white B word get me no felony rap. F-ck dat." The lawyer most certainly did help Marshawn, I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantelliotoffen Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 "Marshawn-speak?" WTF is that? Did you think he'd write the statement like he writes his blogs? Have you ever seen a written statement from ANY player that sounds like they wrote it alone? What next, having less respect for someone because they show up to a legal proceeding in a suit instead of a T-shirt, jeans, and bling? And what did you want to hear from Marshawn, to show how genuinely sorry he was? For the benefit of those who are uninititated in "Marshawn-speak" here are some good resources, http://www.yardbarker.com/marshawnlynch (Lynch's extremely informative blog) (Lynch "writing" his blog with the help of some his like minded friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkcanadianbroad Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 "Marshawn speak": "Uhh...uhhh....I didn't do nuffin' to nobody. 'Da po-lice can't prove sh-t, an' I ain't gonna let some fat assed white B word get me no felony rap. F-ck dat." The lawyer most certainly did help Marshawn, I would say. SHOW ME DA MONEY, SHOW ME DA MONEY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 I figured as much. I'm sure that if he were white, things would be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I figured as much. I'm sure that if he were white, things would be different. How so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 How so? That was in response to EA and eeo and their posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billadelphia Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Once the civil suit is over, he'll have a press conference and make a public apology, but why would he now? It just gives them more ammo to jack up the rediculously high payday that the woman will get. It makes no sense whatsoever for him to have a press conference now, or to write a letter himself in his own "language"???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endzone Animal Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 That was in response to EA and eeo and their posts. How so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantelliotoffen Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I figured as much. I'm sure that if he were white, things would be different. Wrong again, had this been a guy like Whitner, Lee, or Greer the contrast between their speaking/writing style wouldn't be as rediculous as it is between Lynch's grammar and his statement. That being said I never expected Lynch to write his own statement as part of a plea bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 "Marshawn-speak?" WTF is that? Did you think he'd write the statement like he writes his blogs? Have you ever seen a written statement from ANY player that sounds like they wrote it alone? What next, having less respect for someone because they show up to a legal proceeding in a suit instead of a T-shirt, jeans, and bling? And what did you want to hear from Marshawn, to show how genuinely sorry he was? I think you're missing my point. Marshawn is a personality. It's a very likable and engaging one. We know how he speaks. I love listening to him talk. And it's not just when he is joking around. When he is serious, he has a very distinct way of communicating, and it's not only very effective, it's extremely personal and ingratiating. You like the guy when you listen to him. What one, IMO, wants out of a statement like this, explaining your situation and how heartfelt you are about the fact your car hit a person and caused injury to that person -- and accepting responsibility that you caused it, even if you didn't know you did it and should not be blamed for it -- it should SOUND like it came from your heart. That YOU feel this. Not your lawyer feels this for you. Again, I understand why people do this, but Marshawn Lynch is a unique and effective communicator, IMO, and this doesn't come from Marshawn Lynch even though it says "I". It's like it was written in French or Spanish. The stuff in it is great, but it's in a completely different form and language and so it doesn't appear to come from him at all. And the answer to your question is yes, you should have less respect for someone that shows up to a legal proceeding in T-shirt, jeans and bling. Everyone knows that's a blatant show of disrespect. And I am someone who has always been against the establishment and who wears t-shirts and jeans everywhere, except to court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 Fine, I stand corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'll take him at his word and move on. He now knows he's under the microscope though, so I will be much less forgiving if he finds himself in trouble with the law again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endzone Animal Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Lynch may want to hang out more at Applebee's after this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 Reportedly his license was suspended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 I think you're missing my point. Marshawn is a personality. It's a very likable and engaging one. We know how he speaks. I love listening to him talk. And it's not just when he is joking around. When he is serious, he has a very distinct way of communicating, and it's not only very effective, it's extremely personal and ingratiating. You like the guy when you listen to him. What one, IMO, wants out of a statement like this, explaining your situation and how heartfelt you are about the fact your car hit a person and caused injury to that person -- and accepting responsibility that you caused it, even if you didn't know you did it and should not be blamed for it -- it should SOUND like it came from your heart. That YOU feel this. Not your lawyer feels this for you. Again, I understand why people do this, but Marshawn Lynch is a unique and effective IMO communicator, and this doesn't come from Marshawn Lynch even though it says "I". It's like it was written in French or Spanish. The stuff in it is great, but it's in a completely different form and language and so it doesn't appear to come from him at all. And the answer to your question is yes, you should have less respect to someone that shows up to a legal proceeding in T-shirt, jeans and bling. Everyone knows that's a blatant show of disrespect. And I am someone who has always been against the establishment and who wears t-shirts and jeans everywhere, except to court. This statement is basically a written form of showing-up to court in a suit. It's a public statement and it can't contain "Marshawn-speak." And as has been said, there's still a civil trial and he can't dwell on apologizing to the heavens because it could possibly affect the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantelliotoffen Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I think you're missing my point. Marshawn is a personality. It's a very likable and engaging one. We know how he speaks. I love listening to him talk. And it's not just when he is joking around. When he is serious, he has a very distinct way of communicating, and it's not only very effective, it's extremely personal and ingratiating. You like the guy when you listen to him. What one, IMO, wants out of a statement like this, explaining your situation and how heartfelt you are about the fact your car hit a person and caused injury to that person -- and accepting responsibility that you caused it, even if you didn't know you did it and should not be blamed for it -- it should SOUND like it came from your heart. That YOU feel this. Not your lawyer feels this for you. Again, I understand why people do this, but Marshawn Lynch is a unique and effective IMO communicator, and this doesn't come from Marshawn Lynch even though it says "I". It's like it was written in French or Spanish. The stuff in it is great, but it's in a completely different form and language and so it doesn't appear to come from him at all. And the answer to your question is yes, you should have less respect to someone that shows up to a legal proceeding in T-shirt, jeans and bling. Everyone knows that's a blatant show of disrespect. And I am someone who has always been against the establishment and who wears t-shirts and jeans everywhere, except to court. I was hoping that Lynch was going to speak to the media, maybe make a Giambi type non-apology apology where he at least shows a little contrition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I was hoping that Lynch was going to speak to the media, maybe make a Giambi type non-apology apology where he at least shows a little contrition. He won't say a darned thing until the NFL and victim are done with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webtoe Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'll take him at his word and move on. He now knows he's under the microscope though, so I will be much less forgiving if he finds himself in trouble with the law again. Agreed. I don't know why some people are so hung up on the statement. He takes responsibility, apologizes to all parties involved, but does not go into specifics because of a pending lawsuit. What else would you expect. No permanent damage was done unless he gets in trouble again, which could probably be said for all of us at one time or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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