Donovan Peoples-Jones
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I’m afraid to say no sport can match soccer for fierce and heated rivalries.
The violence shown by fans can be shocking
I’m afraid to say no sport can match soccer for fierce and heated rivalries.
The violence shown by fans can be shocking
That isn't rivalry. That is pure, encompassing, completely hate driven idiocy. Rivalry for a contact sport is settled on the field and at it's core a mutual (although stubborn) respect.
I would actually argue if soccer itself were more "violent", similar to the game of football, then you wouldn't see the extent of the chaos after the fact like you do with footbul. Spend 4 quarters beating the shit out of the person across from you. You'll gain a new appreciation for your competition and you'll never be more tired in your life.
Don't? Well, then you get the poor countries sport rioting results from time to time.
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I like how there always have to be multiple OSU questions, Braylon, etc
Of course. Some of the OSU homers don't believe in ever taking a player from Michigan when there's still a draftable Buckeye still on the board. They're so blinded, they almost want the guy to fail- just because he went to the wrong college. If you take a look at current analytics- the Browns knew Braylon had questionable hands- and drafted him anyway.
Oh Christ, you've just guaranteed this two page thread will turn into a five page thread where LB, Nero and hoorta drone on about the greatness that is soccer with that last line.
Someone needs to wack you with a rolled up newspaper sometimes... ? Bad Gippet!
Now you're talking- the #1 sport in the world.
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I like how there always have to be multiple OSU questions, Braylon, etc
Of course. Some of the OSU homers don't believe in ever taking a player from Michigan when there's still a draftable Buckeye still on the board. They're so blinded, they almost want the guy to fail- just because he went to the wrong college. If you take a look at current analytics- the Browns knew Braylon had questionable hands- and drafted him anyway.
Oh Christ, you've just guaranteed this two page thread will turn into a five page thread where LB, Nero and hoorta drone on about the greatness that is soccer with that last line.
Someone needs to wack you with a rolled up newspaper sometimes... ? Bad Gippet!
Now you're talking- the #1 sport in the world.
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I like how there always have to be multiple OSU questions, Braylon, etc
Of course. Some of the OSU homers don't believe in ever taking a player from Michigan when there's still a draftable Buckeye still on the board. They're so blinded, they almost want the guy to fail- just because he went to the wrong college. If you take a look at current analytics- the Browns knew Braylon had questionable hands- and drafted him anyway.
Oh Christ, you've just guaranteed this two page thread will turn into a five page thread where LB, Nero and hoorta drone on about the greatness that is soccer with that last line.
Someone needs to wack you with a rolled up newspaper sometimes... ? Bad Gippet!
Now you're talking- the #1 sport in the world.
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I won't join the soccer conversation (nice flamebaiting, Dutch lol). But I think this pick means that Woody will change his avatar soon... And that's not something I will blame him for.
I still wonder why the Browns do not have some kind of OSU favoritism policy. Some teams/coaches IIRC build relationships with certain college teams and end up having their tendencies when drafting. You are based in Ohio, OSU has a nice program mostly on defense and I only remember Ward being drafted (and our defense hasn't been that great). I mean, we now have more LSU alumni than OSU, no?
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Ah..Ha ha. OK.
Not sure what succer rivalries may match OSU/Michigan. Barcelona/Madrid? Liverpool/Manchester? Brazil/Argentina? (the answer is: none)
I have no idea.
I'm actually proud about this.
I have no idea.
I'm actually proud about this.
LOL. Well played, sir.
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I won't join the soccer conversation (nice flamebaiting, Dutch lol). But I think this pick means that Woody will change his avatar soon... And that's not something I will blame him for.
I still wonder why the Browns do not have some kind of OSU favoritism policy. Some teams/coaches IIRC build relationships with certain college teams and end up having their tendencies when drafting. You are based in Ohio, OSU has a nice program mostly on defense and I only remember Ward being drafted (and our defense hasn't been that great). I mean, we now have more LSU alumni than OSU, no?
1I won't join the soccer conversation (nice flamebaiting, Dutch lol). But I think this pick means that Woody will change his avatar soon... And that's not something I will blame him for.
I'll give it a little bit. The Scottish Hammer is still a beast
Also, I'm on your side of the soccer debate. They just don't know what they're talking about, it's ok. I look forward to a future in the US where baseball is on life support and soccer is thriving.
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I won't join the soccer conversation (nice flamebaiting, Dutch lol). But I think this pick means that Woody will change his avatar soon... And that's not something I will blame him for.
I still wonder why the Browns do not have some kind of OSU favoritism policy. Some teams/coaches IIRC build relationships with certain college teams and end up having their tendencies when drafting. You are based in Ohio, OSU has a nice program mostly on defense and I only remember Ward being drafted (and our defense hasn't been that great). I mean, we now have more LSU alumni than OSU, no?
I won't join the soccer conversation (nice flamebaiting, Dutch lol). But I think this pick means that Woody will change his avatar soon... And that's not something I will blame him for.
I still wonder why the Browns do not have some kind of OSU favoritism policy. Some teams/coaches IIRC build relationships with certain college teams and end up having their tendencies when drafting. You are based in Ohio, OSU has a nice program mostly on defense and I only remember Ward being drafted (and our defense hasn't been that great). I mean, we now have more LSU alumni than OSU, no?
Once upon a time in a football Galaxy far far away, there was an actual local rights draft....where the team or teams near a particular college had rights preferences to schools in their area. That particular policy went the way of the Dodo in about the mid 60s, so no local preference. For some time...it deed seem the Browns had an OSU favoritism policy. ...again, back in the day...perhaps into the 70s. But lately...this century, it seems that the Browns FOs have had anti-OSU policies....to their detriment in my opinion. I mean...as my thread showed, Ohio State has only been the most prolific producer of both NFL first rounders, and NFL draftees in like the last 20 years.
Denzel Ward was only the third OSU player selected this century. The other two were WR Brian Robiskie....a dud, and Darnell Sanders TE also pretty much a dud (18 career catches).
So, there were a couple of duds. Not sure why that would make them shy away....considering ALL the duds this team has drafted from everywhere. But, to basically completely ignore one of the top 2 or 3 NFL player producing schools the last 20 years seems non-sensical....especially when it is in the same state. Imagine if the Browns basically said they would have a policy of not wanting Alabama or LSU players? (Hell...that would have saved us from Barkevious Mingo and Trent Richardson).
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I won't join the soccer conversation (nice flamebaiting, Dutch lol). But I think this pick means that Woody will change his avatar soon... And that's not something I will blame him for.
I'll give it a little bit. The Scottish Hammer is still a beast
Also, I'm on your side of the soccer debate. They just don't know what they're talking about, it's ok. I look forward to a future in the US where baseball is on life support and soccer is thriving.
Well, you may as well also look forward to your own death as well....since that is likely to come first.
(notice that during the pandemic that the nation is looking forward to the football season, and the possible resumption of Baseball, basketball, even hockey....but not one peep about soccer)
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Don't mind this pick. Has all the tools to be a contributor. Great vertical and fights for the ball at the highpoint. Had a couple 50/50 passes he came down with vs The Bucks that were just impressive. I'm good with it.
Got a DPJ to go with our OBJ... and that's OK...
Don't mind this pick. Has all the tools to be a contributor. Great vertical and fights for the ball at the highpoint. Had a couple 50/50 passes he came down with vs The Bucks that were just impressive. I'm good with it.
Agree... read comments about the inconsistent QB play hurting him... and given the turd Shea laid last year in the Big House I can see that. Combine was outstanding.
More of a punt returner but yes, he returned kicks too.
All right! Another Josh Cribbs.. only DPJ went to a lesser school...
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Well, you know who is to blame for that. Plus, I guess you could say that there is no controversy associated with taking Wills.. No one has reason to dispute the efficacy of that pick. Here, there could be some of that.
Also....being in Anglaland, perhaps you are not as cognizant of the most fierce rival in all of sports.
Na I get the rivalry , have read some stuff on it before. Just found it amusing
Na I get the rivalry , have read some stuff on it before. Just found it amusing
Why read when you can...
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Now the wood-man man will have to change his Avatar. My paternal great grandmother's maiden name was Peoples, I don't see a family resemblance but who knows?
WSS
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Oh hey it's this idiot again
Really With a name like woody
Really With a name like woody
At least you 2 agree to remain a lot more than 6' apart.
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I’m afraid to say no sport can match soccer for fierce and heated rivalries.
The violence shown by fans can be shocking
I’m afraid to say no sport can match soccer for fierce and heated rivalries.
The violence shown by fans can be shocking
Philadelphia used to have a court room and jail cells in Veterans Stadium for their sum of football + Alcohol. Even Santa wasn't safe in that place. They threw snow balls, f-bombs, and boos/booze at him. I think they have the same set up in their new stadium. At least I hope they do.
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“Even Santa wasn’t safe” ???
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