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Let's not judge Tressel harshly based solely on the quotes in Dodd's article.
There's a good chance that the quotes were in response to questions that Dodd framed in order to have the article read like tOSU fans have their priorities screwed up.
Here's an idea - let's give everyone a reason to think differently. Let's show the team and those watching on TV and the web that tOSU fans know what's important.
When the teams take the field at the start of the third quarter on Saturday, let's get everybody in the stands to chant 'Tyson..Tyson..Tyson'. Spread the word.
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04-20-2006, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BuckeyeKid789
I agree but the media doesn't and that's why they call them "fans" and write these articles.
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Of course, and most of them do it, as tibs said, to get a rise out of those very same people, thus "proving their point" to themselves. What they miss obviously is that those people aren't representative of the true Buckeye alumni and fans who want what's best for the game AND the kids. But, the sportswriters love sinking into the muck with the worst of messed up people...and then writing about it. It's just the way it goes.
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04-20-2006, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BB73
Let's not judge Tressel harshly based solely on the quotes in Dodd's article.
There's a good chance that the quotes were in response to questions that Dodd framed in order to have the article read like tOSU fans have their priorities screwed up.
Here's an idea - let's give everyone a reason to think differently. Let's show the team and those watching on TV and the web that tOSU fans know what's important.
When the teams take the field at the start of the third quarter on Saturday, let's get everybody in the stands to chant 'Tyson..Tyson..Tyson'. Spread the word.
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I don't think it's really a harsh judgement, I just didn't like the blanket he seemed to toss over the fan base with that particular comment. It could be that the answer was what the guy was looking for, and that's fine. Perhaps he could have said that Tyson was also getting a bunch of cards and e-mails from Buckeye fans, and whatever, but hey, it was one quote...nothing to hang him over. I think some people's point is though that everyone wants to rip Dodd for being a turtle's dick, but that coach Tressel said something to the same effect as Dodd in this particular case.
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04-20-2006, 05:42 PM
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I don't think it's really a harsh judgement, I just didn't like the blanket he seemed to toss over the fan base with that particular comment. It could be that the answer was what the guy was looking for, and that's fine. Perhaps he could have said that Tyson was also getting a bunch of cards and e-mails from Buckeye fans, and whatever, but hey, it was one quote...nothing to hang him over. I think some people's point is though that everyone wants to rip Dodd for being a turtle's dick, but that coach Tressel said something to the same effect as Dodd in this particular case.
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BL, my statement about the "judging harshly" wasn't directed at you.
But perhaps JT did mention something about fans showing support for Gentry, and Dodd didn't include it because it didn't fit into the tone of his article. Like you said, it's just one quote, and it may have been taken out of context. Notice the "..." prior to the phrase "wonder about the psyche of today's person."
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04-20-2006, 06:04 PM
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I think JT was speaking out of concern for his injured player and the frustration came through. The injury and the jerseys are obviously two different events separated by some significant time frame. The way the article presented these two events was meant to stimulate controversy. I would wonder what the email ratio is right now and how many folks have sent heartfelt wishes to Tyson and his family for his speedy recovery. The follow up never gets reported.
The one thing that caught my eye was the company that sent the helmet. I would make sure they never did any business with tOSU from now until the end of time. Trying to capitalize on an injury in this manner shows a complete lack of class and compassion.
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04-20-2006, 06:43 PM
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