Tim Anderson's Lunch Pail Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 I know that nothing should be shocking at this point, but I have to say that what happened at the end of the Broncos/Browns game is pretty much unfathomable to me. The Broncos battle back to take a lead with 1:30 left, and Brandon Marshall is honestly so selfish that he wanted to perform an end zone stunt after his score, knowing full well his team would be penalized? He's so stupid that his teammates were forced to intervene to stop it? I couldn't believe it when I saw it. I'm not some curmudgeon that preaches sportsmanship and honor; in fact, I enjoy the wacky celebrations. But attempting to pull a stunt and jeopardzing the outcome after your team fought to take the late lead pushes the envelope. I know we have a lot to be frustrated about with our Bills, but I'm pretty sure no one on our team would do this. I am thankful for that.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 I know that nothing should be shocking at this point, but I have to say that what happened at the end of the Broncos/Browns game is pretty much unfathomable to me. The Broncos battle back to take a lead with 1:30 left, and Brandon Marshall is honestly so selfish that he wanted to perform an end zone stunt after his score, knowing full well his team would be penalized? He's so stupid that his teammates were forced to intervene to stop it? I couldn't believe it when I saw it. I'm not some curmudgeon that preaches sportsmanship and honor; in fact, I enjoy the wacky celebrations. But attempting to pull a stunt and jeopardzing the outcome after your team fought to take the late lead pushes the envelope. I know we have a lot to be frustrated about with our Bills, but I'm pretty sure no one on our team would do this. I am thankful for that. Add Brandon Marshall to the list of extremely talented, yet stupid/selfish wide receivers. Moss, Owens, Johnson, Marshall, Steve Smith. Of course, the media is fascinated with those guys, while equally talented receivers such as Torry Holt, Reggie Wayne, Lee Evans, Santana Moss, and Donald Driver get no love from said media. And why is that? Because they don't do idiotic endzone dances. Here's my question. When a QB throws a perfect pass to a WR in the end zone, why is it the WR that gets to celebrate and act like he just made the most amazing play of all time, while the QB is relegated to a classy fist pump then a celebration with his teammates on the sidelines? In the words of Marv, "Act like you've been there before." If a WR catches a TD, politely tosses the ball to the referee and quietly returns to the sidelines, that shows a lot more about him as a player.
Steely Dan Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Marshall has a long history of incredible stupidity. Nothing surprising here.
BuffOrange Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 That looked like more of a shove than the "offensive PI" vs Miami last week that negated a 60yd TD.
Phlegm Alley Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 I guess he said in the post game that it was a glove that was half white, half black that he was going to pull out and attempt to raise his fist much like the Olympians in Seoule back in the 60's in honor of Obama's win. Seriously.
Lori Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 I guess he said in the post game that it was a glove that was half white, half black that he was going to pull out and attempt to raise his fist much like the Olympians in Seoule back in the 60's in honor of Obama's win. Seriously. Yup. In fact, he damn near broke down while talking about it. Wouldn't have been the brightest move, assuming it would have drawn the requisite penalty ... but it might make some people rethink the "selfish" tag.
Bmwolf21 Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 The Broncos battle back to take a lead with 1:30 left, and Brandon Marshall is honestly so selfish that he wanted to perform an end zone stunt after his score, knowing full well his team would be penalized? He's so stupid that his teammates were forced to intervene to stop it? I couldn't believe it when I saw it. Add me to the disbelief congregation. When your teammates have to stop you from hurting the team in a crucial point of the game you should be fined on principle - for even pondering something that stupid. That looked like more of a shove than the "offensive PI" vs Miami last week that negated a 60yd TD. Yes it did. I guess he said in the post game that it was a glove that was half white, half black that he was going to pull out and attempt to raise his fist much like the Olympians in Seoule back in the 60's in honor of Obama's win. Seriously. Wow.
JPicc2114 Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Ok.. so i watched this thing in slow motion and you can clearly see that he pulls like a wallet or something out of his crotch. I have no idea what that was, but it looked like a light brown wallet to me.
C.Biscuit97 Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 As a huge Obama supporter, do you think Barack would ever care about that? Isn't the whole message to be not put yourself ahead of others? Marshall is an idiot and he is one of the softest receivers in the league. Did you see attempt to block??? That said, he is a beast when he gets the ball.
JPicc2114 Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 But if he wanted to be a jackass and misinterpret the meaning of the 1960 olympic runners, then this guy is obviously an idiot. Anyways.. Obama is half black. This all doesn't make sense.
Chilly Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Add ..Johnson...Steve Smith...Torry Holt...Reggie Wayne...Santana Moss...Donald Driver O_o
Defender51 Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 O_o Something about multi-million dollar athletes trying to make a "We shall overcome" statement because a black president achieved the highest office in this country...um...huh? I'm not an Obama supporter and didn't vote for the guy, but I don't think he wants things like this done in his name, honestly.
JPicc2114 Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Something about multi-million dollar athletes trying to make a "We shall overcome" statement because a black president achieved the highest office in this country...um...huh? I'm not an Obama supporter and didn't vote for the guy, but I don't think he wants things like this done in his name, honestly. Once again.. the dude is not black, he is bi-racial.
Defender51 Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Once again.. the dude is not black, he is bi-racial. So?
JPicc2114 Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 so? You said he was black and im correcting you.. he is not black, he is bi-racial
jayg Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Not to bust your balls but it was Mexico City 1968, Seoul was in 1988. I guess he said in the post game that it was a glove that was half white, half black that he was going to pull out and attempt to raise his fist much like the Olympians in Seoule back in the 60's in honor of Obama's win. Seriously.
Phlegm Alley Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Not to bust your balls but it was Mexico City 1968, Seoul was in 1988. You're right. I didn't fact check before and was trying to think of it off the top of my head. Brandon Marshall: right idea, wrong forum.
yall Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Once again.. the dude is not black, he is bi-racial. According to Marshall - the glove was half black, and half white, and was meant to signify unity. Not exactly a bad message, but maybe not the right forum.
BuffaloWings Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Add Brandon Marshall to the list of extremely talented, yet stupid/selfish wide receivers. Moss, Owens, Johnson, Marshall, Steve Smith. Of course, the media is fascinated with those guys, while equally talented receivers such as Torry Holt, Reggie Wayne, Lee Evans, Santana Moss, and Donald Driver get no love from said media. And why is that? Because they don't do idiotic endzone dances. If the TV crews would stop showing the idiotic Chad Johnson-like celebrations, we wouldn't have unsportsmanlike penalties and we wouldn't have idiots like Marshall doing stuff like this. Here's my question. When a QB throws a perfect pass to a WR in the end zone, why is it the WR that gets to celebrate and act like he just made the most amazing play of all time, while the QB is relegated to a classy fist pump then a celebration with his teammates on the sidelines? In the words of Marv, "Act like you've been there before." If a WR catches a TD, politely tosses the ball to the referee and quietly returns to the sidelines, that shows a lot more about him as a player. Again, in this age of ESPN and "it's all about me" coverage, the camera is on the WR when he scores, so he gets all of the attention.
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