chazoe60
Senior Member

I appreciate ya.

I think this fact will make you like me more: when I got into football I was around 10 years old. I loved history in all of its facets and I collected trading cards. I used to buy a certain few brands of NFL cards that were based on NFL legends of past eras. The definition of legend was sort of 'loose' in the sense that they were including guys who had a handful of PB's but were probably not HoFers. Mostly for volume, you know? If you don't have a lot of options for buyers to open they complete the set too easily. Regardless, I had a Gradishar card. I knew who he was long before this board even existed.

Kinda cool, right?

I liked your post about not being petty and letting things go. One of the issues I have with it on here is that it is usually in good fun, but sometimes my pride and ego gets in the way. Also sometimes I go at it with a poster I just despise and enjoy the mauling of them. It's not a good look, but it's also kind of the internet era that I was brought up in. That's not an excuse, it's just sort of the way things are. I will try to be better about it, sans the obvious joking and 'stylish' nature with guys like Jaded, where it's pretty clear that it's just schtick and in good fun. You gave me a lot to think about, old friend.

Revel in it! I got your avatar reference immediately.

I'm happy for you broski

Thank you for the insight.

How is your knee? You on the mend?

To me if the name is reverential I don't see the problem. The Braves, Chiefs, Seminoles etc all pay respect to Native Americans and their culture. The Redskins name was obviously uncool and I think their name change is welcome. I do think there is some hypocrisy involved as well because I don't see anyone complaining about the Fighting Irish and their leprechaun mascot.

How do you feel about the sports logo Native American stuff? From what I've read, some tribes are more receptive than others to it? I've heard a lot of complaints over the years for the Cleveland team's mascot with the red face. In contrast, the Illini/U of I scandal was more driven by yuppies and soccer moms than the actual tribe. I only ask because the Braves/Chiefs chop thing is usually brought up and under fire.

May I ask your opinion on a P and R issue?

That's a helluva idea!