lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 27, 2015 7:21pm
True but I definitely lean towards the "media can go fuck themselves" sidelike_that;1700466 wrote:Agreed. On one hand i think Lynch is being a child at this point, and on the other hand the media pisses me off, so they can go fuck themselves.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jan 27, 2015 8:04pm
Lynch is a grade A dbag. I used to be a fan, but his act is beyond tired. Gets paid millions to play a fucking game, yet can't be bothered with simple obligations. Fine him every chance they get.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Jan 27, 2015 10:11pm
As a Browns fan, this game reminds me of watching the playoff game between the Steelers and the Ravens. Who do you root for?.....neither, you just hope for a train wreck.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 27, 2015 11:37pm
I'm of the opinion that if he doesn't want to talk to the media then he shouldn't have to. The Seahawks have plenty of other players that would love a chance to talk with the media. Plus honestly the questions the reporters ask are straight retarded and you can pretty much drone out responses like a coach with 5 minutes of training. "Oh its going to be a battle, we need to play hard and stay aggressive, when we play as a team these guys are very good". Blah, its boring anyway.HighRoller74;1700419 wrote:Or they could just stop making him go. But it needs to be one or the other, its pointless to make him go, if he's gonna give the same statement over and over. If he's gonna go, needs to be real answers, or its the same as a no show in my book.
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wghfan
Posts: 744
Jan 27, 2015 11:49pm
Seriously who cares if Lynch does not want to talk to the media. Fuck the media, that is why I like both teams LOLlike_that;1700443 wrote:Lynch is just another reason that makes both of these teams very unlikable.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 27, 2015 11:53pm
It's part of the job he gets paid millions of dollars to do, that's why he should do it. He could just quit and not have to worry about it.wghfan;1700553 wrote:Seriously who cares if Lynch does not want to talk to the media. Fuck the media, that is why I like both teams LOL
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wghfan
Posts: 744
Jan 27, 2015 11:59pm
I understand the part of doing for obligation reasons of the job. On the other hand the media asks some of the dumbest questions, I can see why a lot of athletes don't want to be bothered by them. To be honest i dislike the media way more than Lynch.se-alum;1700555 wrote:It's part of the job he gets paid millions of dollars to do, that's why he should do it. He could just quit and not have to worry about it.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Jan 28, 2015 4:13am
I like Lynch. If the NFL didn't fine him the other weeks where he basically did this I don't see how they can now.
Also so out of the hundreds of questions today the only talking points I've heard from the media was:
1. Brady wants to play 5-6 more years
2. Lynch repeating
3. 10 dumbest questions asked on media day.
Basically Lynch not saying something gave the media something to talk about so both sides should be happy.
Also so out of the hundreds of questions today the only talking points I've heard from the media was:
1. Brady wants to play 5-6 more years
2. Lynch repeating
3. 10 dumbest questions asked on media day.
Basically Lynch not saying something gave the media something to talk about so both sides should be happy.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Jan 28, 2015 6:58am
The media publicizes and helps promote the sport, and because of that it means $$$$ for the league. No excuse for going out of your way to treat them badly. I agree with the statement that it's part of your job.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jan 28, 2015 11:21am
Yeah. I mean, what was the biggest disclosure from yesterday? Either Belichek's favorite stuffed animal growing up or wondering if Blount intentionally sabotaged his stay with Pittsburgh to go back to N.E.?sportchampps;1700560 wrote:I like Lynch. If the NFL didn't fine him the other weeks where he basically did this I don't see how they can now.
Also so out of the hundreds of questions today the only talking points I've heard from the media was:
1. Brady wants to play 5-6 more years
2. Lynch repeating
3. 10 dumbest questions asked on media day.
Basically Lynch not saying something gave the media something to talk about so both sides should be happy.
It's basically a worthless sham of a day that virtually everyone involved with looks at as a bizarre sideshow. HOW DARE LYNCH MAKE A MOCKERY OF A SHAM?!?!?
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 28, 2015 11:29am
Players are more on their game now in media week. Most dont want to cause a stir and rock the boat. It has gotten more boring, but Lynch has been acting idiotic regarding interviews for a long time so it wasnt like yesterday was a first for him.Heretic;1700630 wrote:Yeah. I mean, what was the biggest disclosure from yesterday? Either Belichek's favorite stuffed animal growing up or wondering if Blount intentionally sabotaged his stay with Pittsburgh to go back to N.E.?
It's basically a worthless sham of a day that virtually everyone involved with looks at as a bizarre sideshow. HOW DARE LYNCH MAKE A MOCKERY OF A SHAM?!?!?
You can do yourself a lot of good if you use and play the media the right way, but he chooses not to and that is his right.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jan 28, 2015 12:52pm
I agree with everything that's been said re: Lynch and the media, but especially this. If Lynch (and Belichick or Popovich as lhslep also mentioned) don't want to be bothered, then quit shoving a microphone in their faces and wasting everyone's time.Mulva;1700460 wrote:I don't understand why the media keeps asking questions for 4 minutes.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jan 30, 2015 12:25pm
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 30, 2015 1:03pm
ha...FUCK YEAH!
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 30, 2015 1:06pm
Originally people were saying he has a fear of speaking in public and being in front of people, and that the league shouldnt be able to force him, but he goes on Conan, and has done commercials so he cannot be that afraid of it!friendfromlowry;1700651 wrote:I agree with everything that's been said re: Lynch and the media, but especially this. If Lynch (and Belichick or Popovich as lhslep also mentioned) don't want to be bothered, then quit shoving a microphone in their faces and wasting everyone's time.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 30, 2015 3:41pm
Marshawn Lynch....going to sizzler?
http://yahoo.thepostgame.com/blog/throwback/201501/marshawn-lynch-oakland-tech-high-school-interview-sizzler
http://yahoo.thepostgame.com/blog/throwback/201501/marshawn-lynch-oakland-tech-high-school-interview-sizzler
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 30, 2015 5:09pm
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Jan 30, 2015 9:20pm
Conan/Commercials are all controlled environments where he can control whats being asked of him.thavoice;1701460 wrote:Originally people were saying he has a fear of speaking in public and being in front of people, and that the league shouldnt be able to force him, but he goes on Conan, and has done commercials so he cannot be that afraid of it!
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jan 31, 2015 5:40am
Being on Conan may be fun; being asked "hey what will be the difference maker in the game on Sunday" 160 times isn't. But whatever. His contract probably mandates he do both. Personally, I couldn't care less. The two weeks inbetween the conference championships and superbowl is such a joke - this year especially.thavoice;1701460 wrote:Originally people were saying he has a fear of speaking in public and being in front of people, and that the league shouldnt be able to force him, but he goes on Conan, and has done commercials so he cannot be that afraid of it!
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confucius99
Posts: 18
Jan 31, 2015 8:49am
What would you have it? You need some time for the fans of the winning teams and the league to make final arrangments. 1 week is just not enough.The two weeks inbetween the conference championships and superbowl is such a joke - this year especially.
If I have any gripes about the Super Bowl, is that there is way to much media coverage. Unless I'm a fan of the teams in it, what the F*** do I care about all the interviews?
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jan 31, 2015 9:58am
who GAF about the media honestly. 100% back Lynch.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 31, 2015 10:51am
I don't even think I'd care if one of the teams was the Browns. I'd be sick of the media saturation, and I would want the game to get here ASAP. Which is exactly how I feel now.confucius99;1701607 wrote: Unless I'm a fan of the teams in it, what the F*** do I care about all the interviews?
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jan 31, 2015 3:30pm
Disagreed with the bold part. Not sure how I'd change it, but I don't think you'd find too many people who weren't sick of the coverage by this time a week ago. Seems like ESPN even has to try to fill the time with pulling anyone and everyone from the sports world down to Arizona to give their opinions on whatever.confucius99;1701607 wrote:What would you have it? You need some time for the fans of the winning teams and the league to make final arrangments. 1 week is just not enough.
If I have any gripes about the Super Bowl, is that there is way to much media coverage. Unless I'm a fan of the teams in it, what the F*** do I care about all the interviews?
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 31, 2015 3:51pm
Yea, even the week before the NCG when it was all about OSU, it got boring real quick. Every show had the same guests saying the same things. Eventually they were basically putting anyone willing to talk about the game on TV.friendfromlowry;1701695 wrote:Disagreed with the bold part. Not sure how I'd change it, but I don't think you'd find too many people who weren't sick of the coverage by this time a week ago. Seems like ESPN even has to try to fill the time with pulling anyone and everyone from the sports world down to Arizona to give their opinions on whatever.
IggyPride00
Posts: 6,482
Jan 31, 2015 11:32pm
How in the world was Orlando Pace not a first ballot hall of famer?