<![CDATA[It's official. Mangini is NOT telling the Vikes who will start at QB]]>Updated 10:55 a.m.

Browns coach Eric Mangini said Monday he's made his decision on a starting quarterback, but will keep his identity internal and not reveal it to the Vikings, Sunday's season opening opponent.

He said he will tell the two quarterbacks in the "near future'' in separate conversations with each of them. He said he'll explain to them why and how the decision was made. He said as a defensive coordinator, it's difficult to prepare for an offense when the quarterback is unknown.

He said he expects both quarterbacks to prepare as though they're the starter. He added that both have prepared and competed at a high level. "It was thorough and detailed and we looked at the whole body of work,'' said Mangini. "It was extensive. I feel strongly about the improvement both guys made.''

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/..._eric_ma_5.html

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@riffer-x said:

It's right next to Brubakers. I'll send you a PM with my cell.

cool

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Masters said:

LOL. Let me know the name. I know roughly where there Brubakers is.

It's right next to Brubakers. I'll send you a PM with my cell.

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88fingerslewy said:

I get people doing the same Shep. Just leaving work tonight a guy says, "You guys getting the 1st pick overall next year?" He's a colts fan. My response was "Who was the QB of the colts when you became a fan, and unless it's Harbaugh or earlier than go fcuk yourself." His response, "who?"

My brother-in-law is a certified jack-ass and yes, you guessed it, a steeler fan. This summer we got into it at the cottage. He's chirpin' about the browns sucking and bragging about the steelers. I told him he didn't know shit then asked him if he knew who Jackie Smith was, he says "who?" I remind him "He gift-wrapped you a super bowl by dropping a touchdown pass for the cowboys moron." My b-in-law acts like some hard-ass tough guy. He reminds me of how hard-nosed "steeler football" is. "Ok genius, you're such a fan, what college did both lambert and james harrison go to?" He says "I don't give a shit about that crap." O for 2. We're drinking, I wanna drop this arrogant prick (never liked him). "Name me 2 guys on your o-line." "Ok, how 'bout just one?" The atom-splitter says, "alan faneca." "Ohhhh, very good paul; too bad he plays for the FCKING NEW YORK JETS!!!!" It got real quiet, I cracked another beer and went fishing for bass off the dock....steeler fan....good one.

So in closing Shep, if you've got to explain it to them....they don't get it.

ha ha ha fkin awesome! what's funny is I knew the answers...lol

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@nebbrownsfan said:

Its hard to say since its out of context. Would have been better if framed with the question Anderson was asked.

I was thinking the same thing.

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@riffer-x said:

LOL, I'll let you know. I live right by it and didn't even pay attention. I think it's Johnny J's or something like that. It's back in the courtyard off Weathervane Lane amongst Brubakers etc. It is a nice bar though, all set up with big screens and patio plus decent drink prices and good food.

LOL. Let me know the name. I know roughly where there Brubakers is.

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Masters said:

How does that writer get anything out of "β€œthe rest of us have to go about our regular preparations.” ? Does this writer think the starting QB doesn't go about his regular preparation?

Its hard to say since its out of context. Would have been better if framed with the question Anderson was asked.

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Masters said:

I just may want to do that on Saturday for the game. What is the new sports bar name?

LOL, I'll let you know. I live right by it and didn't even pay attention. I think it's Johnny J's or something like that. It's back in the courtyard off Weathervane Lane amongst Brubakers etc. It is a nice bar though, all set up with big screens and patio plus decent drink prices and good food.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/104297https://brownsboard.com/post/104297Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:43:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to It's official. Mangini is NOT telling the Vikes who will start at QB on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:41:43 GMT]]>Haven't seen this posted yet....but it appears that Anderson may have let the cat out of the bag.....maybe....

Yahoo

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@riffer-x said:

Speaking of which, we gotta hook up Mik.

There is a sweet new sports bar right down by me in the valley I'm going to watch the Buckeyes game at Saturday. Let me know if you want to hook up.

I just may want to do that on Saturday for the game. What is the new sports bar name?

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Masters said:

I just moved to the Falls a few months ago.

Speaking of which, we gotta hook up Mik.

There is a sweet new sports bar right down by me in the valley I'm going to watch the Buckeyes game at Saturday. Let me know if you want to hook up.

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Masters said:

I just moved to the Falls a few months ago.

I haven't been back that way since '86 when my ex and I came to Akron to visit family of hers.

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@riffer-x said:

Akron but from Ashtabula originally.

Spent my teen years living in Kent and the Falls....back in the days when the Cavs played at Richfield and the Browns and Indians played at Muni.

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@nebbrownsfan said:

You're in Akron Rif? I graduated HS at Cuyahoga Falls.....YEARS ago...lol

I just moved to the Falls a few months ago.

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@riffer-x said:

Honestly, some of these people equate life success based on the football team they follow. I got over that a long time ago.

Well, in LA/Orange County they just equate life success to the car they drive and clothes they have, instead of on a football team. But really, it's the same thing.

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@nebbrownsfan said:

You're in Akron Rif? I graduated HS at Cuyahoga Falls.....YEARS ago...lol

Akron but from Ashtabula originally.

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@riffer-x said:

Living in a place like LA can't be any worse than living right here in Akron being surrounded by choady Pitt fans. Not too mention so many people are fans of other teams.

Honestly, some of these people equate life success based on the football team they follow. I got over that a long time ago.

People love to hate the Browns and Buckeyes, it's been that way for years. Nowadays, people still hate the Buckeyes but really just get a chuckle out of the Browns. Things like this just add more fuel to the fire, but it fazes me none.

The main thing it's doing is pissing off those gamblers and fantasy players who don't know Quinn is the starter yet.

You're in Akron Rif? I graduated HS at Cuyahoga Falls.....YEARS ago...lol

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Honestly, some of these people equate life success based on the football team they follow. I got over that a long time ago.

People love to hate the Browns and Buckeyes, it's been that way for years. Nowadays, people still hate the Buckeyes but really just get a chuckle out of the Browns. Things like this just add more fuel to the fire, but it fazes me none.

The main thing it's doing is pissing off those gamblers and fantasy players who don't know Quinn is the starter yet.

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@shepwrite said:

Obviously a semantic breakdown, Neb. I wouldn't characterize the chickenshitting at Westlake High football stadium OR my embarrassment as "serious!"

it could be....its all cool....there are just certain things I don't get anymore....lol

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@shepwrite said:

Neb, some of us live in other cities and hang out with fans of other teams. Mostly when they dick on the Browns, we take it as our usual badge of honor that we never give up. mz the pussy and I find this kind of publicity, about "hiding" your starting QB, to be a little embarrassing in those circles.

Not so tough to understand unless you don't want to.

Shep, I am in another city also. My boss is a Steelers fan, one co-worker is a Ravens fan. More of them are fans of other various teams (work on a Air Force base). Same with college. So yeah, I hear a lot of jabs and such, but I am past the point where I would take any of it personally or be embarrassed by it. I jab back and we all laugh about it.

But hey, we each handle it differently. I was just curious about why.

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mz. said:

Perhaps I'll bring it up with my shrink this afternoon.

Thanks for looking out, fellas.

πŸ™‚ just askin mz the pussy. Years ago I may have let it all get to me, but its just a game and they're the team I root for and love to watch (mostly, when they don't look worse than pee-wee, i.e. the Frye years) and so I just go with it and enjoy my Saturdays and Sundays with the Buckeyes and Browns, win or lose.

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Thanks for looking out, fellas.

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mz. said:

Why am I embarrassed? Because it is embarrassing. Pretty simple. Not sure why I have to keep defending my position here.

The rest of the league sees this for the lame ploy it is. Guaranteed.

Again, not sure I see why YOU are embarrassed by it. Is it affecting your life in some way? Are you having to hide from friends and family? Are people sneering at you or mocking you as you walk down the street? Inquiring minds want to know... πŸ˜‰ lol

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