OT: Taking sports too seriously

[Jurassic Referee]

And also into the ol' folder goes this l'il gem.....

The Pittsburgh Pirates fired their racing pierogi for making critical remarks about their team management.

Pirates fire racing pierogi mascot for Facebook criticism - USATODAY.com

Oh, the humanity, the humanity........

Not to worry though. He's already been offered a job by a minor league team as a racing hot dog.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

The Pittsburgh Pirates fired their racing pierogi for making critical remarks about their team management.

The Washington Nationals version of the races is the "Running of the Presidents" - Lincoln, Jefferson, Washington and Teddy Roosevelt. In "all the yrs" the Nats have been in DC, Teddy has never, ever run a race.

At Starsburg's first game against Pittsburgh, the Pierogi's joined the President's in the race between innings. As it came down to the end of the race one of the Pierogi's tackled another using a flying, shoulder to the gut tackle that would have made Lawrence Taylor proud (LT the football player, not the druggie). Great fun.

PS - many of us believe Teddy will win a race either the day the Nats wrap up a playoff spot or host their first playoff game......whenever that is. Run Teddy, run!

[Judtech]

If I were the defense attorney I would have my client plead Innocent by reason of insanity brought on by vuvuzelas! My client wouldn't even see the courtroom!
Violence and sport will always be intertwined, you can only hope to keep it under control. And if you actually have watched the World Cup games you will see several commercials for Sportsmanship (which are much better than the NCAA's) and severl displays of GOOD sportsmanship. Unfortunately, it is better to show the "flops" and Red Card fouls.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

And also into the ol' folder goes this l'il gem.....

The Pittsburgh Pirates fired their racing pierogi for making critical remarks about their team management.

Pirates fire racing pierogi mascot for Facebook criticism - USATODAY.com

Oh, the humanity, the humanity........

Not to worry though. He's already been offered a job by a minor league team as a racing hot dog.

Juarassic - you'll probably sleep better tonight!

Pirates put pierogi back in the race

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Juarassic - you'll probably sleep better tonight!

Whew, it was like a death in my family.

Hell, the only reason to watch the Pirates is the Pierogi race.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Hell, the only reason to watch the Pirates is the Pierogi race.

My in-laws are Pirates fans. We have a pool on the next player to be traded. My money is on Lastings Milledge.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by mbyron

My in-laws are Pirates fans. We have a pool on the next player to be traded. My money is on Lastings Milledge.

Milledge could one day threaten Milton Bradley's record for times traded...or wearing out his welcome

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Milledge could one day threaten Milton Bradley's record for times traded...or wearing out his welcome

Bradley does have a few yrs on him......

Milledge = NYM, Wash, Pitt

Bradley = Mon, Cle, LAD, Oak, SDP, Tex, CHC, SEA

Originally Posted by mbyron

My in-laws are Pirates fans. We have a pool on the next player to be traded. My money is on Lastings Milledge.

From Cool Hand Luke - Prisoner: "Hey, Babalugats. We got a bet here."