CaptainHook Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 montana and bradshaw are the only two (out of 30 or whatever) who didn't feel it was worth their while to show up. that should tell you something about bradshaw and montana. 1308820[/snapback] No. Jake Scott was travelling in Australia and also did not attend. He's a female spray cleanser too right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 No. Jake Scott was travelling in Australia and also did not attend. He's a female spray cleanser too right? 1308829[/snapback] bradshaw and montana were reportedly IN detroit. they are female cleansers, period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 From the article in your first post: Former 49ers quarterback Joe Montana and former Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw decided to stay home, while former Dolphins MVP Jake Scott was traveling in Australia. . . Montana, however, told ESPN2's Cold Pizza last week that he wasn't going to be at the game because his son had an important basketball game he wanted to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ced1001 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 On Mike and Mike this morning htye mentioned a rift between Bradshaw and the Steelers. What caused this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhattan Buckeye Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I can't believe how judgmental this thread is. I don't know Montana, but briefly met him once and is a "good family guy" in the era of Shawn Kemp type athletes. The man had his price to leave his four kids (all involved in athletics) in the middle of the darn school year to go to Detroit where basically only expenses were covered for a ceremony that albeit cool, was nothing but a publicity stunt that won't be remembered next year, let alone a ceremony where his presence was required. He made the decision that his time away from the family wasn't worth just having his expenses paid and had a price that the NFL wasn't going to pay, so he didn't show up. There's not a darn person on this thread (who are truly the female cleansers here) who's in a place to judge him. Is he supposed to show up at every NFL event and be permanently at the leagues' beck and call? The guy is retired and has the right to make the decisions, not cater to the whims of the numbskull masses who are swayed by silly stories like this. It was an ARBITRARY pre-game ceremony, its not as if he was flipping the coin. Are NFL fans this gullible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I can't believe how judgmental this thread is. I don't know Montana, but briefly met him once and is a "good family guy" in the era of Shawn Kemp type athletes. The man had his price to leave his four kids (all involved in athletics) in the middle of the darn school year to go to Detroit where basically only expenses were covered for a ceremony that albeit cool, was nothing but a publicity stunt that won't be remembered next year, let alone a ceremony where his presence was required. He made the decision that his time away from the family wasn't worth just having his expenses paid and had a price that the NFL wasn't going to pay, so he didn't show up. There's not a darn person on this thread (who are truly the female cleansers here) who's in a place to judge him. Is he supposed to show up at every NFL event and be permanently at the leagues' beck and call? The guy is retired and has the right to make the decisions, not cater to the whims of the numbskull masses who are swayed by silly stories like this. It was an ARBITRARY pre-game ceremony, its not as if he was flipping the coin. Are NFL fans this gullible? 1308877[/snapback] Hey! I agree with you. Am I a female spray cleanser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 Montana, however, told ESPN2's Cold Pizza last week that he wasn't going to be at the game because his son had an important basketball game he wanted to attend.[/i] 1308839[/snapback] that he would have been happy to miss if the price was right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhattan Buckeye Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Apologies for the overgeneralization. I'm just perplexed why this is even a "story." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 that he would have been happy to miss if the price was right 1308920[/snapback] Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 that he would have been happy to miss if the price was right 1308920[/snapback] I'm sure he knew they'd say, "no". He was asking for ONE HUNDRED TIMES WHAT THEY WERE OFFERING. Seriously, I offered you $10 to come and give me a back rub. I doubt you'd accept. What would your price be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Apologies for the overgeneralization. I'm just perplexed why this is even a "story." 1308928[/snapback] I DO think Bradshaw should have been there. I saw an interview with him about the healing that has gone on between him and the city of Pittsburgh. Not sure why he wouldn't go if he was actually in Detroit. If he was spending time with his family, then I don't fault him for not wanting to go to Detroit in Feb for $1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 Seriously, I offered you $10 to come and give me a back rub. I doubt you'd accept. What would your price be? 1308931[/snapback] that depends. are we talking "happy ending"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charty Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Bradshaw would have been there had this been a Fox game, whether he would have taken part in the parade, who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 that depends. are we talking "happy ending"? 1308945[/snapback] nope. just a back rub. How much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I DO think Bradshaw should have been there. I saw an interview with him about the healing that has gone on between him and the city of Pittsburgh. Not sure why he wouldn't go if he was actually in Detroit. If he was spending time with his family, then I don't fault him for not wanting to go to Detroit in Feb for $1000. 1308941[/snapback] I heard Montana on a sports radio show broadcasting from Detroit early in the week. I think he was there earlier and had to leave before the game. Then again, who cares. He doesn't owe me anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I can't believe how judgmental this thread is. I don't know Montana, but briefly met him once and is a "good family guy" in the era of Shawn Kemp type athletes. The man had his price to leave his four kids (all involved in athletics) in the middle of the darn school year to go to Detroit where basically only expenses were covered for a ceremony that albeit cool, was nothing but a publicity stunt that won't be remembered next year, let alone a ceremony where his presence was required. He made the decision that his time away from the family wasn't worth just having his expenses paid and had a price that the NFL wasn't going to pay, so he didn't show up. There's not a darn person on this thread (who are truly the female cleansers here) who's in a place to judge him. Is he supposed to show up at every NFL event and be permanently at the leagues' beck and call? The guy is retired and has the right to make the decisions, not cater to the whims of the numbskull masses who are swayed by silly stories like this. It was an ARBITRARY pre-game ceremony, its not as if he was flipping the coin. Are NFL fans this gullible? 1308877[/snapback] I think what gripes some people about this is that they seem to be dissing the very league and its fans that made them what they are and it does strike me personally as being waay too arrogant - sort of looking their former gift horse in the mouth. Poor form in any event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 I DO think Bradshaw should have been there. I saw an interview with him about the healing that has gone on between him and the city of Pittsburgh. Not sure why he wouldn't go if he was actually in Detroit. If he was spending time with his family, then I don't fault him for not wanting to go to Detroit in Feb for $1000. 1308941[/snapback] the point is, they're trying to honor these guys and the history they're a part of. "joe, come let us honor you, everything's on us"..."what's in it for ME?" pathetic. imagine if troy aikman got the call from the HOF and his response was, "well, are you gonna pay my appearance fee? i don't look great in yellow, and my son has a basketball game that day anyway...so...how much are we talking here?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Listen, they are no longer employees of the NFL. They don't have to be there. They "owe" us nothing but the memories. If he doesn't want to come, thats up to him IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 Listen, they are no longer employees of the NFL. They don't have to be there. They "owe" us nothing but the memories. If he doesn't want to come, thats up to him IMO. 1308986[/snapback] yeah, fine. i'm not saying he has some legal obligation to anyone. i'm saying he's a Megan Fox for holding out for more dough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I can't believe how judgmental this thread is. There's not a darn person on this thread (who are truly the female cleansers here) who's in a place to judge him. 1308877[/snapback] You proved your point of being judgemental quite nicely thanks...move along. :oldrolleyes: I think what gripes some people about this is that they seem to be dissing the very league and its fans that made them what they are and it does strike me personally as being waay too arrogant - sort of looking their former gift horse in the mouth. Poor form in any event. 1308978[/snapback] the point is, they're trying to honor these guys and the history they're a part of. "joe, come let us honor you, everything's on us"..."what's in it for ME?" pathetic. imagine if troy aikman got the call from the HOF and his response was, "well, are you gonna pay my appearance fee? i don't look great in yellow, and my son has a basketball game that day anyway...so...how much are we talking here?" 1308982[/snapback] This is kind of the way I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 montana and bradshaw are the only two (out of 30 or whatever) who didn't feel it was worth their while to show up. that should tell you something about bradshaw and montana. 1308820[/snapback] I love Bradshaw as a QB, and respect Montana as one of the great QBs of all time, but ducking this ceremony was Rosie O'Donnell -- forget your appearance fees, shut up, and show up. You owe it to the game. It's that simple. And if it's not that simple in your mind, then you are a lot closer to being a "TO" style player than you are to being a true member of a team in a game that means the world to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Listen, they are no longer employees of the NFL. They don't have to be there. They "owe" us nothing but the memories. If he doesn't want to come, thats up to him IMO. 1308986[/snapback] Maybe on a literal level. But just because they don't HAVE to, doesn't mean we can't be disappointed that they refused. Every action has a consequence, their chosen action results in a bit of the tarnish chipping away from the legacy they continue to cash in on ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 given a choice between a family member's sporting event or a pregame appearance that will not be remembered...... no question for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 given a choice between a family member's sporting event that won't be remembered or a pregame appearance that will not be remembered...... no question for me 1309069[/snapback] fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 If you guys don't start agreeing with me, I'm leaving the Huddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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