Quote2005-09-06 -- To My Fellow Americans and Fans around the Nation
To My Fellow Americans and Fans around the Nation,
I am sure you share my horror and disbelief over the devastation along the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Never in my wildest dreams could I ever imagine the things I see on television as I watch the coverage of the destruction, the floods and the plight of the hurricane victims.
With the help of NFL Auctions, I am auctioning off my 2004 Philadelphia Eagles NFC Championship ring, in order to raise money for hurricane relief. My hope is that one of you with a generous heart and hopefully a big pocketbook will see this as an opportunity to do your part to help those that have lost everything.
I urge each one of you to place a bid, as much as you can afford for this worthwhile cause. All proceeds from the auction will go directly to hurricane relief. If you don't win this auction I ask you to consider donating the value you were willing to bid directly to the relief effort. Although you didn't win my ring, I believe you will find your generosity just as rewarding.
To my NFL teammates I urge each one of you to do what you can for the victims, be it an auction or monetary donation. Many of us are from the affected states and together we can make a difference.
Sincerely,
Terrell Owens
http://www.terrellowens.com/press/news.php?newsid=35
(http://www.terrellowens.com/press/photo/1126051079NFC-_Ring1.jpg)
OF course, PFT is already posting this:
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Calling the ring his "most prized possession," Owens apparently will be auctioning the thing off to the highest bidder on his web site.
But is Owens' supposed act of charity an implicit slap in the face to the team with which he won the ring? Coming on the heels of a report that the Eagles are squatting on $12 million in 2005 cap room -- none of which the team intends to give to him -- the answer to that question might be, "Hell, yes.
Interesting how THIS is the news they post, yet still nothing about his interview with Irvin is ANYWHERE.
Classy move by TO :yay
Damn, if I had the green I'd put a nice bid in for that. :deion
They put the farging advertising campaign on the ring. Wow ...
I guess since he is unable to feed his family with his salary, that this was a way he could donate money without affecting his wallet.
Quote from: daigglesfaninva on September 07, 2005, 12:27:47 AM
I guess since he is unable to feed his family with his salary, that this was a way he could donate money without affecting his wallet.
Actually, its more of a way to bring awareness to donating. The same way telethons with musicians bring awareness and get people to notice. Players donate money all of the time, this way, its gotten the public involved.
If TO actually wrote that, I'd be shocked.
BY MY RNG SO I CN DONTE MNY 2 CHRTY 4 KTRNA
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 07, 2005, 07:30:12 AM
If TO actually wrote that, I'd be shocked.
BY MY RNG SO I CN DONTE MNY 2 CHRTY 4 KTRNA
:-D
It's funny because it's true...
Wow. T.O. really is a nice guy after all.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 07, 2005, 07:23:42 AM
Quote from: daigglesfaninva on September 07, 2005, 12:27:47 AM
I guess since he is unable to feed his family with his salary, that this was a way he could donate money without affecting his wallet.
Actually, its more of a way to bring awareness to donating. The same way telethons with musicians bring awareness and get people to notice. Players donate money all of the time, this way, its gotten the public involved.
Actualy, all TO has to do is open his mouth and that will bring awareness to just about everything.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 07, 2005, 07:23:42 AM
Quote from: daigglesfaninva on September 07, 2005, 12:27:47 AM
I guess since he is unable to feed his family with his salary, that this was a way he could donate money without affecting his wallet.
Actually, its more of a way to bring awareness to donating. The same way telethons with musicians bring awareness and get people to notice. Players donate money all of the time, this way, its gotten the public involved.
Or it could be a brilliant PR move on his management team's part to erase the stigma of him being a greedy, selfish jackass.
Either way it works for me.
PS: I showed the auction to the Mrs. this morning and she said "don't even think about it."
:-D
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 07, 2005, 07:30:12 AM
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should i feel bad for laughing at this, nah, it's funny
Quote from: Jerome99RIP on September 07, 2005, 08:14:10 AM
I showed the auction to the Mrs. this morning and she said "don't even think about it."
:-D
Tell her that you want a divorce.
Quote from: Jerome99RIP on September 07, 2005, 08:14:10 AM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 07, 2005, 07:23:42 AM
Quote from: daigglesfaninva on September 07, 2005, 12:27:47 AM
I guess since he is unable to feed his family with his salary, that this was a way he could donate money without affecting his wallet.
Actually, its more of a way to bring awareness to donating. The same way telethons with musicians bring awareness and get people to notice. Players donate money all of the time, this way, its gotten the public involved.
Or it could be a brilliant PR move on his management team's part to erase the stigma of him being a greedy, selfish jackass.
Either way it works for me.
PS: I showed the auction to the Mrs. this morning and she said "don't even think about it."
:-D
Agreed that it could be, however, TO doesn't fall into that whole PR thing. Where was his PR crew during training camp?
TO has ALWAYS been giving of his time and money to charity. The fact that there are so many elderly people missing and dead down there has to have struck a huge nerve in TO, because of his grandmother and all of the time he has spent in homes with the elderly.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 07, 2005, 08:19:15 AM
Quote from: Jerome99RIP on September 07, 2005, 08:14:10 AM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 07, 2005, 07:23:42 AM
Quote from: daigglesfaninva on September 07, 2005, 12:27:47 AM
I guess since he is unable to feed his family with his salary, that this was a way he could donate money without affecting his wallet.
Actually, its more of a way to bring awareness to donating. The same way telethons with musicians bring awareness and get people to notice. Players donate money all of the time, this way, its gotten the public involved.
Or it could be a brilliant PR move on his management team's part to erase the stigma of him being a greedy, selfish jackass.
Either way it works for me.
PS: I showed the auction to the Mrs. this morning and she said "don't even think about it."
:-D
Agreed that it could be, however, TO doesn't fall into that whole PR thing. Where was his PR crew during training camp?
TO has ALWAYS been giving of his time and money to charity. The fact that there are so many elderly people missing and dead down there has to have struck a huge nerve in TO, because of his grandmother and all of the time he has spent in homes with the elderly.
I enjoy reading your posts.
I think he feels sorry for the bad name e. coli is getting in the press and wants to help in any way he can.
Quote from: daigglesfaninva on September 07, 2005, 08:21:24 AM
I enjoy reading your posts.
thanks.....I think? :paranoid
(you never know around here...lol)
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 07, 2005, 07:30:12 AM
If TO actually wrote that, I'd be shocked.
BY MY RNG SO I CN DONTE MNY 2 CHRTY 4 KTRNA
LOL I was thinking the same thing!! Why doesn't he just start the bidding with a $250,000 check himself?
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 07, 2005, 08:22:36 AM
Quote from: daigglesfaninva on September 07, 2005, 08:21:24 AM
I enjoy reading your posts.
thanks.....I think? :paranoid
(you never know around here...lol)
Psst... pretty sure that was sarcasm again.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 07, 2005, 08:22:36 AM
Quote from: daigglesfaninva on September 07, 2005, 08:21:24 AM
I enjoy reading your posts.
thanks.....I think? :paranoid
(you never know around here...lol)
Yeah they often give me a headache which gives me reason to take drugs.
Quote from: TempleOwl on September 07, 2005, 08:29:25 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 07, 2005, 07:30:12 AM
If TO actually wrote that, I'd be shocked.
BY MY RNG SO I CN DONTE MNY 2 CHRTY 4 KTRNA
LOL I was thinking the same thing!! Why doesn't he just start the bidding with a $250,000 check himself?
And he should match the winning bid with a donation himself.
Quote from: daigglesfaninva on September 07, 2005, 08:33:49 AM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 07, 2005, 08:22:36 AM
Quote from: daigglesfaninva on September 07, 2005, 08:21:24 AM
I enjoy reading your posts.
thanks.....I think? :paranoid
(you never know around here...lol)
Yeah they often give me a headache which gives me reason to take drugs.
great, glad I could help. ::)
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 07, 2005, 07:30:12 AM
If TO actually wrote that, I'd be shocked.
BY MY RNG SO I CN DONTE MNY 2 CHRTY 4 KTRNA
:-D
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2!!1! OMG WTF MAH NFL T3MMAETS I URGE 3ACH ONA OF U 2 DO WUT U CAN FOR TEH VICTIMS B IT AN AUCTION OR MONATARY DONATION!!111 OMG MANY OF US R FROM DA AFACTAD STAETS AND 2GETHER W3 CAN MAEK A DIFAR3NC3
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Nice move by TO. :yay
And he could have already sent money to victims, but this is just an extra effort to bring attention to relief efforts.
And I wonder if PFT was talking to Skip Bayless or some other moron from ESPN.
Quote from: Wingspan on September 07, 2005, 09:36:00 AM
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2 MAH FELOW M3RICANS AND FANS AROUND TEH NATIM SURA U R MAH HOROR AND DISBLEIF OVER DA DEVASTATION ALONG TEH GULF COAST IN TEH AFTERMATH OF HURICAEN KATRINA11!!
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Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 07, 2005, 07:30:12 AM
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Make sure you do RedNek jokes and such when a White player talks... wink wink O.K.? :bash
Some people show their true colors without even trying. :boo
oh please
in no way am i suggesting that TO is a 13 year old white girl ::)
Obviously someone's never been to TO's message board...
obviously
Quote from: JailBird-man on September 07, 2005, 09:50:57 AM
Quote from: Wingspan on September 07, 2005, 09:36:00 AM
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Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 07, 2005, 07:30:12 AM
BY MY RNG SO I CN DONTE MNY 2 CHRTY 4 KTRNA
Make sure you do RedNek jokes and such when a White player talks... wink wink O.K.? :bash
Some people show their true colors without even trying. :boo
I nominate this for post of the year.
Unintentionally hilarious yet completely and utterly clueless at the same time.
Well done, kid.
:yay
A random reply from T.O. on his board:
QuoteTO Sep 1 2005, 02:49 AM Post #2
I LUV ME SUM ME!
Group: Terrell Owens
Posts: 4193
Joined: 4-October 03
Member No.: 9
NO COMMENT! @ THIS PT, WHO CARES!!! I'M FOCUSED ON GM #1, THE ATL FALCONS!! NOW, HOW U LIKE THAT!
:-D
Quote from: Jerome99RIP on September 07, 2005, 10:11:39 AM
Quote from: JailBird-man on September 07, 2005, 09:50:57 AM
Quote from: Wingspan on September 07, 2005, 09:36:00 AM
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2 MAH FELOW M3RICANS AND FANS AROUND TEH NATIM SURA U R MAH HOROR AND DISBLEIF OVER DA DEVASTATION ALONG TEH GULF COAST IN TEH AFTERMATH OF HURICAEN KATRINA11!!
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Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 07, 2005, 07:30:12 AM
BY MY RNG SO I CN DONTE MNY 2 CHRTY 4 KTRNA
Make sure you do RedNek jokes and such when a White player talks... wink wink O.K.? :bash
Some people show their true colors without even trying. :boo
I nominate this for post of the year.
Unintentionally hilarious yet completely and utterly clueless at the same time.
Well done, kid.
:yay
Throwing down the race card prematurely is the style these days.
Quote from: Beermonkey on September 07, 2005, 10:18:01 AM
Throwing down the race card prematurely is the style these days.
Racist!
Ranch.
If I'm jacked up for thinking that sorry, I've seen it quite a few times where people go all ebonics when poking fun of black dudes. If I was incorrect, well I still want RedNek jokes. ;)
Quote from: JailBird-man on September 07, 2005, 10:31:58 AM
If I'm jacked up for thinking that sorry, I've seen it quite a few times where people go all ebonics when poking fun of black dudes. If I was incorrect, well I still want RedNek jokes. ;)
You were incorrect, and you suck.
Quote from: JailBird-man on September 07, 2005, 10:31:58 AM
If I'm jacked up for thinking that sorry, I've seen it quite a few times where people go all ebonics when poking fun of black dudes. If I was incorrect, well I still want RedNek jokes. ;)
1. That wasn't ebonics. It was a play on TO's posting style, but it was really the "English-to-12-Year-Old-AOLer Translator" thing on the net. Click the link below the original posting.
2. By your igonrant knee-jerk reaction, you showed your own true colors.
3. It's spelled "redneck".
Frankly, this headline grabbing stunt by TO has me very upset!
He should have very quietly given the ring to me and then I would have gladly made what I consider to be a substantial donation to the Katrina relief fund.
I'm sure they don't need your used smelly socks.
For all that has been said I applaud him for his actions....it only takes a little from all of us to make a difference. This is the way he has choosen to make his.
QuoteHurricane victims get a visit from T.O.
By Bob Brookover
Inquirer Staff Writer
Terrell Owens donated something more than his money to the victims of Hurricane Katrina yesterday.
He donated his time.
Instead of lounging at his Moorestown home or even shooting hoops in his infamous driveway during the Eagles' day off, the star receiver went to Houston and visited the victims of Hurricane Katrina who have been relocated from New Orleans to the Astrodome.
Kim Etheredge, the publicist for Owens, accompanied the Eagles receiver on the goodwill trip to Texas.
"It was just something he chose to do on his day off," Etheredge said. "He wanted to reach out and interact with the people whose lives have been impacted by this tragedy. It was a fantastic day. It was really overwhelming to be in there."
Etheredge said she and Owens arrived at the Astrodome around 9 a.m. They left the city and flew back to Philadelphia around 6 p.m. last night. Etheredge said the Eagles receiver spent the day distributing clothes, food and water to the Katrina victims.
"He handed out some teddy bears to little girls," Etheredge said. "He played some football and interacted with the families. He also talked to the volunteers and helped them place clothing in bags for the people. It was unbelievable. He was also part of a conversation that the Houston Comets had with the people."
The Comets are Houston's WNBA team.
The destructive force of Katrina has obviously affected Owens, who grew up in Alexander City, Ala. On his Web site - www.terrellowens.com - Owens announced Tuesday that he will auction his 2004 NFC championship ring and donate the proceeds to a hurricane relief fund.
In a letter addressed to his fellow Americans and fans around the nation, Owens wrote: "I am sure you share my horror and disbelief over the devastation along the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Never in my wildest dreams could I ever imagine the things I see on television as I watch the coverage of the destruction, the floods and the plight of the hurricane victims.
"With the help of NFL Auctions, I am auctioning off my 2004 Philadelphia Eagles NFC Championship ring, in order to raise money for hurricane relief. My hope is that one of you with a generous heart and hopefully a big pocketbook will see this as an opportunity to do your part to help those that have lost everything.
"I urge each one of you to place a bid, as much as you can afford for this worthwhile cause. All proceeds from the auction will go directly to hurricane relief. If you don't win this auction I ask you to consider donating the value you were willing to bid directly to the relief effort. Although you didn't win my ring, I believe you will find your generosity just as rewarding.
"To my NFL teammates I urge each one of you to do what you can for the victims, be it an auction or monetary donation. Many of us are from the affected states and together we can make a difference."
Owens' visit to Houston came one day after his contrite interview with ESPN's Michael Irvin, in which he said he loves quarterback Donovan McNabb.
"It's not that I hate Donovan," Owens said. "I love Donovan. I don't hate him at all. I was disappointed in a few things. I have the right to do that. Everyone speaks out of emotion. Everybody speaks out of frustration. Everybody's done it. That means I'm human. If you want me to go in and say I was wrong, maybe I was. Maybe I wasn't."
Owens also said that he plans to talk to McNabb before Monday night's season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. The two men have barely spoken to each other since training camp opened Aug. 1 at Lehigh University and have directed some harsh words at each other through the media.
"I will [talk to McNabb]," Owens said. "I will. You guys will see. It's not going to be a year-long thing. Leading up to this Monday night game, things will get worked out."
He has to be one of the most interestingly unpredictable people in the world.
And Les Bowen jumps on the "TO is auctioning it off to piss off management" wagon:
QuoteT.O.'s one-ring circus
HERE'S HOPING Terrell Owens' planned auctioning of his NFC Championship ring on his Web site nets plenty of money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. But, as is often the case with T.O., there's a subtext to this generous gesture.
Several weeks ago, a rumor circulating among media people friendly with Owens contended T.O. had sent his NFC ring back to the Eagles, unopened, as a demonstration of his unhappiness over the team's refusal to revise his contract. At the time, the Eagles hadn't issued any rings, so the rumor didn't spread far.
Last week, the Eagles handed out the diamond-encrusted rings, whose value an Eagles spokesman declined to reveal. This week, Owens seems to have found a way to avoid accepting the ring, while also avoiding any criticism he might have encountered for just tossing the ring back in management's face.
In his ESPN interview with Michael Irvin this week, Owens referred to things he'd said "out of emotion, out of frustration" - presumably, like calling Donovan McNabb a "hypocrite."
"That means I'm human," Owens concluded. "If you're going to say I was wrong, maybe I was. Maybe I wasn't."
Indeed. Maybe that rumor accurately reflected what T.O. planned to do with his championship ring. And maybe it didn't.
T.O. among NFL's top 10... barely
Don't tell T.O., but he's not the best player in the NFL. According to The Sporting News, that honor goes to Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.
Patriots QB Tom Brady is No. 2, followed by Chargers running back LaDanian Tomlinson, who was No. 1 last season.
Eagles QB Donovan McNabb ranked sixth on the top 10 list. And T.O... . ?
He's 10th. Not to worry, though; we're sure he's still a legend in his own mind.
For some reason, him doing something unselfish makes me hate him even more.
everything TO does is to benefit TO
anyone who believes otherwise is just hoping that hes changed for the health of the eagles
for god sakes the guy has a spokesperson making press releases about his trip to houston
hes a fraud
IGY,
Did it occur to you that the press contacted her? He had no cameras down there with him he had no press with him. Its very possible that word got out that he was there to the media and they went trolling for comments.
Just sayin;...
Quote from: ice grillin you on September 08, 2005, 08:45:36 AM
everything TO does is to benefit TO
anyone who believes otherwise is just hoping that hes changed for the health of the eagles
for god sakes the guy has a spokesperson making press releases about his trip to houston
hes a fraud
Pot, kettle, black
Its nice that he's auctioning off something of value, but deep down inside I wish he would cut a check instead.
Good to see he was down there, thanks for the article Phreak. :yay :yay :yay
He had no cameras down there with him he had no press with him. Its very possible that word got out that he was there to the media and they went trolling for comments.
he joined the houston comets to visit refugees...as if that wasnt being covered by the media down there
in no way shape or form did TO not intend for that trip to get out
i think its great he did it as the people he touched could care less about intentions and were helped by him...but he absolutely did this for favorable media attention
Shut up already.
Haha. I love it. She's gonna crack.
No, IGY is a loser and offers nothing to this forum. Never has.
He would know a fraud...as he is a walking, breathing fraud himself.
And you could say that about every pro athlete who goes on TV to talk about it though. I'm just glad that he went down there on his day off when he really didn't have to. TO didn't hold a press conference to talk about it. That's my point. And he knew by going down there it would get out. TO , especially these days, can't do anything without it being reported.
He also does the Alzheimers stuff too.
He's a jackass and possibly needs medication...but he still does good stuff.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 08, 2005, 09:00:00 AM
And you could say that about every pro athlete who goes on TV to talk about it though. I'm just glad that he went down there on his day off when he really didn't have to.
Just curious....how many other NFL players went to shelters from outside the area on their days off and spent their time with victims? And don't say that the media didn't cover it because just about every shelter is swarming with media, and I know this for a fact (working for a volunteer group).
Who gives a shtein? The ends justify the means in this instance.
T.O. donates his ring, gets massive publicity for the cause and himself. Everybody wins.
The only jerkoffs complaining are the haters who don't like him to begin with. You know what? We get it. You dislike T.O. You think he's an attentionwhore, you think he's unbalanced and selfish... blah, blah, blah.
The guy is doing a good thing here and if he gets a little PR juice out of it, where's the harm in that?
Just STFU, already. We have a game to win on Monday. Focus on that.
I prefer to focus on hating TO. Much more productive.
Quote from: Jerome99RIP on September 08, 2005, 09:17:11 AM
Who gives a shtein? The ends justify the means in this instance.
T.O. donates his ring, gets massive publicity for the cause and himself. Everybody wins.
The only jerkoffs complaining are the haters who don't like him to begin with. You know what? We get it. You dislike T.O. You think he's an attentionwhore, you think he's unbalanced and selfish... blah, blah, blah.
The guy is doing a good thing here and if he gets a little PR juice out of it, where's the harm in that?
Just STFU, already. We have a game to win on Monday. Focus on that.
What burns me up is the "haters" from the summer are all suddenly smitten with the guy again. Where are all of the "TO MUST GO" people now....they've scattered like roaches in the light. I respect those still carrying the hate...at least they are true to their convictions. I'm glad he's on this team. He makes the Eagles better and far more dangerous.
:evil
No one here is SMITTEN with TO.
But just as we can recognize that he was an icehole a month ago with his retarded antics, we can recognize the good things he does too. Visiting shelters down south, auctioning off his ring to send money to the victims...those are GOOD things that shouldn't be shtein on just because of his ridiculous antics.
We can also recognize that TO and McNabb have insane on-field chemistry and that can only make our team better.
Period.
I hate him and want to burn him alive.
da,
You should hear the sports radio here. For 4 solid months there was hundreds of "get the bum outta here" calls. After the Cincy game? Not a one.
Even that dopey farger Shoulderpad Sean said he wouldn't root for him. Now he's kissing his ass.
I love TO. He's a whack job, but I love what he gives this team.
Skip said that T.O. is going to undermine the Eagles this year.... ::)
Quote from: Jerome99RIP on September 08, 2005, 09:27:31 AM
da... the Eagles are a better team on the field with him than they are without him. Wouldn't you agree with that?
Is he a fruitcake? Hell yes. But the fact is, without him, the Eagles are a vastly inferior team on offense. I'll take his idiotic and childish behavior off the field so long as he performs on it.
Definitely. The guy isn't right in the brain but during his timeout I believe he listened to those around him who told him to shut his yapper.
I never ever said to get rid of him unless they could have received an equal player. These guys are professionals, no matter what happens off the field, should not impact what happens on it. I've heard player after player echo this same sentiment...which means these guys want to win and know their best chance to do so is with TO on this team.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 08, 2005, 09:30:22 AM
No one here is SMITTEN with TO.
Speak for yourself. My man-womb awaits him.
Quote from: daigglesfaninva on September 08, 2005, 09:24:20 AM
Quote from: Jerome99RIP on September 08, 2005, 09:17:11 AM
Who gives a shtein? The ends justify the means in this instance.
T.O. donates his ring, gets massive publicity for the cause and himself. Everybody wins.
The only jerkoffs complaining are the haters who don't like him to begin with. You know what? We get it. You dislike T.O. You think he's an attentionwhore, you think he's unbalanced and selfish... blah, blah, blah.
The guy is doing a good thing here and if he gets a little PR juice out of it, where's the harm in that?
Just STFU, already. We have a game to win on Monday. Focus on that.
What burns me up is the "haters" from the summer are all suddenly smitten with the guy again. Where are all of the "TO MUST GO" people now....they've scattered like roaches in the light. I respect those still carrying the hate...at least they are true to their convictions. I'm glad he's on this team. He makes the Eagles better and far more dangerous.
people arent allowed to change their minds?
i dont see why its a big deal to think hes a really bad person and at the same time a great football player
and this has nothing to do with him four months ago compared to now...he was a selfish jerk on san fran...but he was so in the scope of football...where he he morphed into a despicable human being was when he made the garcia gay comments...the crap this year such as calling out mcnabb was so zzzzzzz compared to the inexcusable personal attacks on another human being and his family
i hope TO spends the rest of his life helping other people instead of hurting them...but excuse me if a couple of self promoting acts in the last 24 hours doesnt in my mind make him the next mother theresa
the guy is an embarrassment...but as ive the whole time i hope he helps the eagles win a superbowl...its just a shame that it will be less fun to do it with someone like him on my team
Quote from: Wingspan on September 08, 2005, 11:29:26 AM
Quote from: daigglesfaninva on September 08, 2005, 09:24:20 AM
Quote from: Jerome99RIP on September 08, 2005, 09:17:11 AM
Who gives a shtein? The ends justify the means in this instance.
T.O. donates his ring, gets massive publicity for the cause and himself. Everybody wins.
The only jerkoffs complaining are the haters who don't like him to begin with. You know what? We get it. You dislike T.O. You think he's an attentionwhore, you think he's unbalanced and selfish... blah, blah, blah.
The guy is doing a good thing here and if he gets a little PR juice out of it, where's the harm in that?
Just STFU, already. We have a game to win on Monday. Focus on that.
What burns me up is the "haters" from the summer are all suddenly smitten with the guy again. Where are all of the "TO MUST GO" people now....they've scattered like roaches in the light. I respect those still carrying the hate...at least they are true to their convictions. I'm glad he's on this team. He makes the Eagles better and far more dangerous.
people arent allowed to change their minds?
Flip flopping is only allowed in politics.
Quote from: ice grillin you on September 08, 2005, 12:46:17 PM
i hope TO spends the rest of his life helping other people instead of hurting them...but excuse me if a couple of self promoting acts in the last 24 hours doesnt in my mind make him the next mother theresa
the guy is an embarrassment...but as ive the whole time i hope he helps the eagles win a superbowl...its just a shame that it will be less fun to do it with someone like him on my team
I've never agreed with anything you've ever said as much as I agree with all of this.
Quote from: ice grillin you on September 08, 2005, 12:46:17 PM
i dont see why its a big deal to think hes a really bad person and at the same time a great football player
he's a 'really bad person'? That's the second time you've said that on this board about TO and he's not a 'really bad person'...he's a dumbass with a big mouth, but NOTHING he does or has done constitutes a really bad person.
I tend to agree, also. Hey, I love Owens on the field...but the guy needs psychiatric help. Bringing his publicist along for a "goodwill day" doesn't really make him any less of a nutjob.
Bottom line, though...he can do pretty much all he wants off the field, as far as I'm concerned. Just as long as he performs in the games.
he's a 'really bad person'? That's the second time you've said that on this board about TO and he's not a 'really bad person'...he's a dumbass with a big mouth, but NOTHING he does or has done constitutes a really bad person
trashing a good man like donovan mcnabb by taking unwarranted shots and at the same time holding a franchise and fan base hostage for your own selfish reasons makes you a bad person
holding a press conference to call another person out as being gay because you wanna sell your book makes you a despicable person
Quote from: ice grillin you on September 08, 2005, 01:10:36 PM
holding a press conference to call another person out as being gay because you wanna sell your book makes you a despicable person
No one here is going to get that. Calling people gay is the height of hilarity 'round these parts.
I hear it's all the rage at the anti-collar-popping coalition meetings.
Quote from: ice grillin you on September 08, 2005, 01:10:36 PM
he's a 'really bad person'? That's the second time you've said that on this board about TO and he's not a 'really bad person'...he's a dumbass with a big mouth, but NOTHING he does or has done constitutes a really bad person
trashing a good man like donovan mcnabb by taking unwarranted shots and at the same time holding a franchise and fan base hostage for your own selfish reasons makes you a bad person
holding a press conference to call another person out as being gay because you wanna sell your book makes you a despicable person
So again, I ask you...what does that make rapists and murderers?
TO isn't on the level of a bad person. Misguided, yes. Ignorant, yes. An idiot, yes.
Bad person? No.
Just because he hasn't raped or murdered someone doesn't excuse him from being a bad person.
Rape and murder is not the bar by which you judge good versus bad. It is the outermost extreme of 'bad'.
Is he a murderer? No. There are plenty of bad people who have never raped or murdered anyone so get off of it.
So again, I ask you...what does that make rapists and murderers?
oh my...in the immortal words of you ::)
im not getting into back n forth semantics with you...you obviously will do anything to defend TO cause hes on the eagles...and thats your perogative...
imo TO is a bad person and has more than proved it
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 08, 2005, 01:13:38 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on September 08, 2005, 01:10:36 PM
he's a 'really bad person'? That's the second time you've said that on this board about TO and he's not a 'really bad person'...he's a dumbass with a big mouth, but NOTHING he does or has done constitutes a really bad person
trashing a good man like donovan mcnabb by taking unwarranted shots and at the same time holding a franchise and fan base hostage for your own selfish reasons makes you a bad person
holding a press conference to call another person out as being gay because you wanna sell your book makes you a despicable person
So again, I ask you...what does that make rapists and murderers?
TO isn't on the level of a bad person. Misguided, yes. Ignorant, yes. An idiot, yes.
Bad person? No.
to be fair, you have to extend the real world comparisons the other direction if you set the bar that way.
is he as bad as rapists and murderers? no
is he as good as ghandi, jesus or mother theresa? no
OK, so lets not go to extremes.
I think he's a STUPID person without the part of the brain that tells you what you should and should not say, but I know plenty of people like that. Most often, my mom's friends who, when they see me, have some sort of idiotic thing to say like, "Did you highlight your hair? You should have gone lighter". ::) They're not bad people, just dumbasses with dysfunctional brains.
Misguided, yes. Ignorant, yes. An idiot, yes.
Bad person? No.
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Thank you for this post PG. I am now able to feel so much better about myself.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 08, 2005, 01:21:06 PM
OK, so lets not go to extremes.
I think he's a STUPID person without the part of the brain that tells you what you should and should not say, but I know plenty of people like that. Most often, my mom's friends who, when they see me, have some sort of idiotic thing to say like, "Did you highlight your hair? You should have gone lighter". They're not bad people, just dumbasses with dysfunctional brains.
Do your mom's friends hold press conferences where they accuse you of being a lesbian? You might change your tune if they did.
Quote from: Eagles 3x on September 08, 2005, 01:33:05 PM
Thank you for this post PG. I am now able to feel so much better about myself.
:-D Glad to know you're misguided, ignorant and an idiot. ;)
Do your mom's friends hold press conferences where they accuse you of being a lesbian? You might change your tune if they did.
lolol
shed have them over for tea and call them misguided
Quote from: rjs246 on September 08, 2005, 01:34:14 PM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 08, 2005, 01:21:06 PM
OK, so lets not go to extremes.
I think he's a STUPID person without the part of the brain that tells you what you should and should not say, but I know plenty of people like that. Most often, my mom's friends who, when they see me, have some sort of idiotic thing to say like, "Did you highlight your hair? You should have gone lighter". They're not bad people, just dumbasses with dysfunctional brains.
Do your mom's friends hold press conferences where they accuse you of being a lesbian? You might change your tune if they did.
Would still make them idiots, retards and stupid bitches, not BAD PEOPLE.
Getting drunk and hitting on you, that might make them bad people.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 08, 2005, 01:34:29 PM
Quote from: Eagles 3x on September 08, 2005, 01:33:05 PM
Thank you for this post PG. I am now able to feel so much better about myself.
:-D Glad to know you're misguided, ignorant and an idiot. ;)
BUT, I'm not a bad person! Geez, you left out the important part!!
If I'm not a bad person, is that anything at all like being a good person?
It's close, but the difference is parents keep their kids away from you. Good parents, anyway.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 08, 2005, 01:41:03 PM
Would still make them idiots, retards and stupid bitches, not BAD PEOPLE.
Maliciously telling the world that you are gay as a way of drawing attention to themselves doesn't make them bad? Jesus christ you've got some rather stringent guidelines for this...
maybe her moms friends work for the eagles...thats seems to be a bigger factor in whether youre a bad person than your actual deeds
eBay bid for TO's ring (http://cgi.ebay.com/Terrell-Owens-Philadelphia-Eagles-NFC-Championship-Ring_W0QQitemZ5032149479QQcategoryZ67728QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Biddings over $31,000! Scroll down the page for a great look at the ring.
Up to $52,600 now. :o
$70,100 now.
:-D
Interestingly, the reserve hasn't been met yet. Something tells me they should have required bidders to pre-qualify before bidding. Some of them have to be bogus.
BTW: Look at the bid history. I wonder if that's really Paul Pierce the NBA player?
:sly
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=5032149479
TO is a fantastic fellow. I admire his zeal for life and the game of football. It truly warms my human spirit to see a man donate such a prized possession in the name of charity.
When are you going to bid on this, Romey? :D
Quote from: Geowhizzer on September 10, 2005, 07:53:16 AM
When are you going to bid on this, Romey? :D
If I was a gazillionaire it wouldn't matter what the final cost was, I'd own it.
I looked at the feedback history of the current high bidder (rocketsfan30), and it appears the person likes to buy memorabilia. Nothing quite this expensive, though.
There was at least one suspect transaction, however. LINK (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3141&item=5602162466)
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on September 10, 2005, 08:49:12 AM
I looked at the feedback history of the current high bidder (rocketsfan30), and it appears the person likes to buy memorabilia. Nothing quite this expensive, though.
There was at least one suspect transaction, however. LINK (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3141&item=5602162466)
Should have said "Barely used." It probably would have fetched a higher price.
The important part is: "RESERVE NOT MET". I'm bidding! It's not to late for my used smelly socks! They should be worth at least 80k.
Quote from: Eagles 3x on September 10, 2005, 09:27:47 AM
The important part is: "RESERVE NOT MET". I'm bidding! It's not to late for my used smelly socks! They should be worth at least 80k.
I'd be careful if you are serious about bidding. Just because the reserve isn't met doesn't mean the seller doesn't have the option of selling it to you at your bidding price when the auction has expired. In other words, a reserve not being met doesn't mean that the bid and auction are null and void.
QuoteThe seller ended this listing early because of an error in the listing.
fraudulent bids.
Quote from: MURP on September 12, 2005, 03:59:49 PM
QuoteThe seller ended this listing early because of an error in the listing.
fraudulent bids.
Real nice.
Scumbags have to be jerks about a GOOD thing.
Quote from: Eaglez on September 10, 2005, 10:35:26 AM
Quote from: Eagles 3x on September 10, 2005, 09:27:47 AM
The important part is: "RESERVE NOT MET". I'm bidding! It's not to late for my used smelly socks! They should be worth at least 80k.
I'd be careful if you are serious about bidding. Just because the reserve isn't met doesn't mean the seller doesn't have the option of selling it to you at your bidding price when the auction has expired. In other words, a reserve not being met doesn't mean that the bid and auction are null and void.
if the reserve isnt met, either party can decline the transaction, high bidder, or seller.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on September 12, 2005, 04:01:58 PM
Quote from: MURP on September 12, 2005, 03:59:49 PM
QuoteThe seller ended this listing early because of an error in the listing.
fraudulent bids.
Real nice.
Scumbags have to be jerks about a GOOD thing.
eh, what do you expect from a shtein site like ebay?
there are plenty of legitimate auction houses that handle high end items that this should have gone to in the beginning.
Quote from: Wingspan on September 12, 2005, 05:25:33 PM
eh, what do you expect from a shtein site like ebay?
there are plenty of legitimate auction houses that handle high end items that this should have gone to in the beginning.
An auction at Sotheby's wouldn't have drawn 1/100th of the publicity that the Ebay auction did, and let's not kid ourselves, generous gesture or not, T.O.'s all about the attention.
Just my take on this...
They are doing the auction now through approved bidders on TO's site.
Ring nets $48K for Katrina :yay (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2176241)
Quote from: SD_Eagle on September 29, 2005, 09:15:15 PM
Ring nets $48K for Katrina :yay (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2176241)
Some bastich beat out my bid for $45K >:(
Quote from: DemonchildrenOnTurf on September 29, 2005, 10:50:23 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on September 29, 2005, 09:15:15 PM
Ring nets $48K for Katrina :yay (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2176241)
Some bastich beat out my bid for $45K >:(
Oh well, there's always 'next year' ;)
Quote"You can tell that the person buying this doesn't normally buy rings," said Welkowsky, who recently sold former Philadelphia Eagles owner Leonard Tose's 1980 NFC Championship ring for $6,500. "It's for a good cause and it's certainly a nice piece, but the diamond and gold value in this ring is worth no more than $3,000."
Lurie is cheap! :deion :deion :deion