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[chocoholic]

he is the definition of a perfect player, he's got two gifted feet and a true footballers attitude

he would be my biggest idol in anything if he knew how to take care of himself. he's on cocaine and has serious weight problems but a footballer, he was like a god.

I dont know what she does but I'd hit her.

 

[Drinky Crow]

None. My definition of a retard implicitly suggests the idolization of sports "heroes".

 

[RevenantKioku]

None. My definition of a retard implicitly suggests the idolization of sports "heroes".

You've always been my hero.

 

[Drinky Crow]

I can break cinderblocks with my MIND.

 

[MrPing1000]

 

[DMczaf]

Sometimes I dream...

That he is me...

You've got to see that's how I dream to be

I dream I move, I dream I groove

Like Mike

If I could Be Like Mike

 

[ElyrionX]

Truly a legend........

 

[Cloudy]

Will be >>>>>>> MJ. You will all believe next season

He'll get his confidence back. You'll see >_<

Superbowl MVP. Guaranteed!!!

Please don't join Snaq in Miami

 

[Fifty]

God bless you Konex...3 hall of famers and White Chocolate. :lol

 

[Cloudy]

3 HOF's? Look again lol

 

[Guzim]

Sometimes I dream...

That he is me...

You've got to see that's how I dream to be

I dream I move, I dream I groove

Like Mike

If I could Be Like Mike

Beautiful.

 

[MrPing1000]

The great thing abour Eric is although he was a brilliant footballer he's also a pretty interesting guy. He's French, he paints, he reads/writes poetry, he fucks around with the english press. A genius of our time

 

[Fifty]

3 HOF's? Look again lol

Oh god, I thought that was Marino.

*shoots himself in the head*

 

[Biff Hardbody]

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

Derrick Thomas (R.I.P.)

Joe Montana

Priest Holmes

Dante Hall

Trent Green

 

[Meatpuppet]

He may have had defensive frailties, but that aside, damned if he didn't represent everything I like about sport.

It's so sad to see him now...

 

[Drensch]

I dig Ricky Williams, Pat Roy, Forsberg.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

Derrick Thomas (R.I.P.)

Joe Montana

Priest Holmes

Dante Hall

Trent Green

you're kidding about derrick thomas right?

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

you're kidding about derrick thomas right?

Uh, no. 11 years with KC, 9 time pro bowler, and set all kind of KC records. Only missed 6 games in his career, 4 safties, and had 128 sacks/524 tackles. Oh yeah, 7 FUCKING SACKS IN ONE GAME, BITCHES. DT Was the man.

 

[Firest0rm]

I dont know what she does but I'd hit her.

.. with the ball right?

 

[Mike Works]

The greatest goalie ever

Has so, so many reasons to be idolized

 

[calder]

I hated him for about 50% of his career.

 

[Hooker]

For me, the best footballer to ever grace the face of the earth. Yes, Maradona is/was more gifted, but the way they both decided to live their lives also counts in my book.

Probably the most knowledgeble man in the game, and leader of Clockwork Orange '74


Johan Cruijff

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

Uh, no. 11 years with KC, 9 time pro bowler, and set all kind of KC records. Only missed 6 games in his career, 4 safties, and had 128 sacks/524 tackles. Oh yeah, 7 FUCKING SACKS IN ONE GAME, BITCHES. DT Was the man.

no... i was asking about the R.I.P part..... giving a guy a scare like that.

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

no... i was asking about the R.I.P part..... giving a guy a scare like that.

Derrick Thomas broke his back in a car accident on his way to the airport, while heading to St. Louis for the NFC Championship game. Car rolled 3 times after losing control of it in a snowstorm. He died 16 days later on Feb 8, 2000.

 

[Dilbert]

I respect Jordan's competitive greatness ON the court, but off the court, he's pretty scuzzy.

Y'know, the funny thing about that seven-sack game that Derrick Thomas had is that no one EVER talks about the ending anymore. KC was playing Seattle, and their quarterback -- Dave Krieg -- was sacked NINE times that day, including seven by Thomas. However, on the last play of the game, with Seattle trailing 16-10, Thomas was unable to sack Krieg even though he had BOTH hands on him. Krieg threw a touchdown pass, and Seattle won, 17-16.

"Respect, bitches."

 

[demon]

None. My definition of a retard implicitly suggests the idolization of sports "heroes".

May I second that.

Admiration and appreciation of a player's skill is one thing, but I could never understand how people idolize and place heroic value on professional athletes. I guess that stems from my same feelings on sports that makes me wonder how someone could obsess over sports to the point where they keep track of every little statistic possible. Good god, isn't that taking sports fanaticism a bit too far?

That said, change 'idolize' in the title to something like "appreciate the skills and sportsmanship of" and I'm comfortable.

 

[vangace]

He may have had defensive frailties, but that aside, damned if he didn't represent everything I like about sport.

It's so sad to see him now...

Lomu was the man, too bad he can't play now

 

[Loki]

May I second that.

Admiration and appreciation of a player's skill is one thing, but I could never understand how people idolize and place heroic value on professional athletes. I guess that stems from my same feelings on sports that makes me wonder how someone could obsess over sports to the point where they keep track of every little statistic possible. Good god, isn't that taking sports fanaticism a bit too far?

That said, change 'idolize' in the title to something like "appreciate the skills and sportsmanship of" and I'm comfortable.

I'm the same way. Believe it or not, despite my legendary MJ whoring, I've never had a single poster or trading card or jersey or anything of his (or anyone else). I just respect his skills as a ball player, that's it. I don't respect people just because of their station or occupation, unless it is inherently noble (like, say, social work etc.)-- sports definitely doesn't fall into that category.

 

[Leon]

Admiration and appreciation of a player's skill is one thing, but I could never understand how people idolize and place heroic value on professional athletes.

You're right in that I wouldn't call any sportsman a "hero". But as far as placing heroic value on a player? It's easy. Lance Armstrong is one, for instance. Thomas Muster, to me, is another.

As far as "idolizing", it's even easier. Zidane to the French is a God. How else would you describe the person who single-handedly made them the best team in the world? Granted, that was a while ago, but even then, he's in his 30s now and can still compete with the youngest players out there. He's an amazing team player, and has tremendous sportsmanship. Not only that, but he's still as humble as you can possibly get. At least these are things that are worth idolizing. I'd rather have a sports idol than a media idol anyday. Idolizing a sportsman isn't just about his work, but very much about the attitude that comes with it.

 

[Malakhov]

Best player and goaltender of all time.

 

[Incognito]

I'm the same way. Believe it or not, despite my legendary MJ whoring, I've never had a single poster or trading card or jersey or anything of his (or anyone else). I just respect his skills as a ball player, that's it. I don't respect people just because of their station or occupation, unless it is inherently noble (like, say, social work etc.)-- sports definitely doesn't fall into that category.

But you have a gazillion tapes of MJ. Including multiple DVD's.

 

[MASB]

DMczaf, that was great.

As for Konex, keep dreaming about Kobe.

For me, players I've admired, Nolan Ryan has to be at the top. I was a fan of his since I was a little kid. Other baseball players would be John Smoltz, Randy Johnson, Dale Murphy, etc. Other sports, Lance Armstrong, Wayne Gretzky, and Lilia Podkopayeva.

 

[Justin85]

Gus Hansen

 

[Gibbo]

Pfft. Forget Cantona...

 

[Eminem]

a sportswriter rather than player, but if I strive to be like one person, it is, unquestionably:

 

[BatiGOOOOOOL]

All five of them legends and role models on and off the pitch/court.

 

[MrPing1000]

Pfft. Forget Cantona...

DAVID MAY SUPERSTAR GOT MORE MEDALS THAT SHEARER!!!!


You are my Solskjaer, my Ole Solskjaer,
You make me happy, when skies are grey,
Oh Alan Shearer, was fccking dearer,
So please don't take, my Solskjaer away.


i keed i keed. Git turned us down TWICE, but as a result we got Cantona and ole. thanks for that Alan.

 

[darkiguana]

All five of them legends and role models on and off the pitch/court.

Agree 100% on the last 2(never heard of the others, don't follow soccer). I wish more pro athletes would follow their lead, both on and off of the court.

 

[Minotauro]

Uh, no. 11 years with KC, 9 time pro bowler, and set all kind of KC records. Only missed 6 games in his career, 4 safties, and had 128 sacks/524 tackles. Oh yeah, 7 FUCKING SACKS IN ONE GAME, BITCHES. DT Was the man.

Didn't he have like 33 kids?

Also, CP, do you actually live in Kansas City? Ifso, wherabouts?

 

[Cloudy]

Update:

Just a sick, sick performance vs. the "best" we have to offer.....

 

[brooklyngooner]

JACKIE FUCKING ROBINSON who made it all possible

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

Didn't he have like 33 kids?

Also, CP, do you actually live in Kansas City? Ifso, wherabouts?

No, I was born in Salt Lake, and lived in California for a few years. I'm back in Salt Lake attending school now. When I was 13 I took the ride with Montana and never looked back.

Children: Burgandie and Derrick, Jr. of Miami, Florida; Derrion, Derrius, Robert and Micayla of Kansas City, Missouri; and Alexa of Lawrence, Kansas. He also put a lot of kids through college, and donated to charity heavily. He was a good man.

 

[firex]

JACKIE FUCKING ROBINSON who made it all possible

Yep!

I also really respect Ali for being not only the greatest, but an important cultural figure far beyond just boxing.

And Hank Aaron for being another "greatest," not just for shattering Babe Ruth's record, but also for all of the danger he faced as he was approaching 715.

And Jesse Owens... I shouldn't have to explain why for him.

 

[brooklyngooner]

Yep!

I also really respect Ali for being not only the greatest, but an important cultural figure far beyond just boxing.

And Hank Aaron for being another "greatest," not just for shattering Babe Ruth's record, but also for all of the danger he faced as he was approaching 715.

And Jesse Owens... I shouldn't have to explain why for him.

Agreed, all. Also Hank Greenberg, Sandy Koufax, and Curt Flood.