Unprofessional punk bowl game (spoiler)

[sammyg2]

The unprofessional punk football bowl game was played over the weekend, and even though SF won the game Carolina took home the trophy.

What a bunch of cheap-shot punks (Can Newton and Ryan Kalil excluded).

Trash talking, knee-ing players when they're down, holding players down, bumping into the other players, trying to start a fight after every play, disgusting.

It was closer than the score indicated though, San Francisco's Boldin tried his best to single-handedly "super-punk" Carolina but he was just too out-manned.
Maybe next year they'll give out a Most valuable Punk award, he'd be a shoe-in.

Kaeperdick did his part in post-game interviews, with his patented superdouche beatnik beard and hat on not only crooked, but backward and crooked. Very nice.
During the game Kaeperdick imitated Cam Newton's dance after scoring a touchdown, not sure what he was after as dances are nothing more than childish acts, but imitating Cam's dance could only be interpreted as an attempt to hit punk-bottom.

In contrast, Cam demonstrated quite a bit of class in the obviously upsetting loss. How long until he's available for free-agency? Oh yeah, stupid franchise player exception. he's screwed until they get a coach who can teach class.
Yes, that was also a slam on harbaugh, a man-child who can't control his emotions and it trickles down to his players. He should be banned from the game until he grows up.

In other news, Seattle chickenhawks played a surprisingly clean and professional game. They, along with the Broncos and Patriots look like they actually belong in post-season play.

With any luck Seattle will slap the punk out of SF next week and give them a big ole helping of humble, instead of stooping (down) to their level.

[bivenator]

Lots of poor sportsmanship on display this weekend. Saints/Seahawks looked like a gang initiation rather than football alot of the time. I thought the Broncos and Patriots looked in control of thier emotions and the game, probably a reflection of the coaching styles.

[dan88911]

It's the sign of the times sammyg, get over it.
unprofessional punk 21 century.

[Baz]

It's not called the "Thug League' for nothing.

I'll take college football any day.

[CHICKS]

You can take the football player out of the hood, but you can't take the hood out of the player.

[Tobra]

I heard that they will not sell tickets to the game between Seattle and SF to people with a California address, sort of takes it to a whole other level.

[Nostril Cheese]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

old man complaining.

[JavaBrewer]

Was it just me or did anyone else think the hitting in the Panther/Niner & Bronco/Bolt games was extra hard?

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by Nostril Cheese

Some folks can't tell the difference between right and wrong, and some just don't care.

[wdfifteen]

Unprofessional is right. We would be embarrassed to strut around, dance, and celebrate every time we do our jobs properly (well, most of us would). It's a shame such talented men can't show some class. They must not have any idea how they diminish themselves.

[ZAMIRZ]

I don't care for any of the teams that have come up through the playoffs, but the fact that you're heaping praise on Cam Newton makes your opinion about who's an unprofessional punk completely lacking any sort of integrity.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by wdfifteen

Unprofessional is right. We would be embarrassed to strut around, dance, and celebrate every time we do our jobs properly (well, most of us would). It's a shame such talented men can't show some class. They must not have any idea how they diminish themselves.

Exactly....makes them look like fools.....

[matt f]

Richard Sherman guarding Antwan Bouldin coming this weekend.
2 class acts!
Maybe they break each other's jaws and are wired up.

How many unsportsmanlike fouls will be called in that game?
My guess 6 and an ejection.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by wdfifteen

Unprofessional is right. We would be embarrassed to strut around, dance, and celebrate every time we do our jobs properly (well, most of us would). It's a shame such talented men can't show some class. They must not have any idea how they diminish themselves.

[dan88911]

It's entertainment for the WWE crowd.

[Tobra]

Adam, I like that clip

I always liked the way Barry Sanders did it. He would make people look bad as they missed tackling him, but after he scored, he would just hand the ball to the official. No dancing, no spiking the ball, no jumping in the stands.

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by matt f

Richard Sherman guarding Antwan Bouldin coming this weekend.
2 class acts!
Maybe they break each other's jaws and are wired up.

How many unsportsmanlike fouls will be called in that game?
My guess 6 and an ejection.

We have a winner (at being a looser). GO BRONCOS!

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by ZAMIRZ

I don't care for any of the teams that have come up through the playoffs, but the fact that you're heaping praise on Cam Newton makes your opinion about who's an unprofessional punk completely lacking any sort of integrity.

I was talking about cheap shop punks in that game, and excluded Cam. Nothing more. I heaped no praise on him other than IMO he behaved himself comparatively well in that game, which surprised me.
If I'm wrong, provide evidence.
Either that or take a reading comprehension course at the local community college.

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by Tobra

Adam, I like that clip

I always liked the way Barry Sanders did it. He would make people look bad as they missed tackling him, but after he scored, he would just hand the ball to the official. No dancing, no spiking the ball, no jumping in the stands.

Jerry Rice was another class act for the most part. Just did his job well and earned his pay.

It all started with cassius clay draft dodger. When the press and the low-lifes embraced his act they opened the door.

[Scooter]

From Sherman late last night:


‘To Those Who Would Call Me a Thug or Worse …’
January 20, 2014 by Richard Sherman
What a night, and what a finish.

Near midnight I still had about 70 unread text messages from friends and family, most of which read, “Best interview ever!” Many of my Twitter mentions were less supportive. My body ached. I was thrilled and proud and upset, all at once.

Here’s what happened …

I spent most of the game on an island: I was targeted only twice during the entire NFC Championship. The first produced a BS holding call against me; the second ended the game. Michael Crabtree stutter-stepped out of his break on first down and sprinted toward the end zone. I was in good position for a pick until he pushed me in the back. My interception became a tip and an interception for Malcolm Smith in the end zone.

Game over. The Seahawks are in the Super Bowl.

I ran over to Crabtree to shake his hand but he ignored me. I patted him, stuck out my hand and said, “Good game, good game.” That’s when he shoved my face, and that’s when I went off.

I threw a choking sign at 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Why? Because he decided he was going to try the guy he was avoiding all game, because, I don’t know, he’s probably not paying attention for the game-winning play. C’mon, you’re better than that.

“It was loud, it was in the moment, and it was just a small part of the person I am.”
Erin Andrews interviewed me after the game and I yelled what was obvious: If you put a subpar player across from a great one, most of the time you’re going to get one result. As far as Crabtree being a top-20 NFL receiver, you’d have a hard time making that argument to me. There are a lot of receivers playing good ball out there, and Josh Gordon needed 14 games to produce almost double what Crabtree can do in a full season. And Gordon had Brandon Weeden, Brian Hoyer and Jason Campbell playing quarterback.

But that’s not why I don’t like the man. It goes back to something he said to me this offseason in Arizona, but you’d have to ask him about that. A lot of what I said to Andrews was adrenaline talking, and some of that was Crabtree. I just don’t like him.

It was loud, it was in the moment, and it was just a small part of the person I am. I don’t want to be a villain, because I’m not a villainous person. When I say I’m the best cornerback in football, it’s with a caveat: There isn’t a great defensive backfield in the NFL that doesn’t have a great front seven. Everything begins with pressure up front, and that’s what we get from our pass rushers every Sunday. To those who would call me a thug or worse because I show passion on a football field—don’t judge a person’s character by what they do between the lines. Judge a man by what he does off the field, what he does for his community, what he does for his family.

But people find it easy to take shots on Twitter, and to use racial slurs and bullying language far worse than what you’ll see from me. It’s sad and somewhat unbelievable to me that the world is still this way, but it is. I can handle it.

One thing I can’t accept is what I read after the game about Seahawks fans throwing food at 49ers linebacker Navorro Bowman as he was being carted off the field with his knee injury. If it’s true, it’s beyond terrible. That’s as low as it gets. I’m sure whoever did this is in a small minority of fans, because I don’t think that kind of action is an accurate representation of the character of the 12th man. Navorro Bowman is a great player who plays the game the right way. When he went down, I dropped to a knee and prayed for him. He deserves better than having food thrown at him as he’s carted off a field. All players deserve better than that.
So here we are, in the Super Bowl. New York-bound. There will be a lot of talking, but at this point, after 18 games, there’s nothing left to say. We have the right mindset, and nothing can change that. We’ve treated every week like a championship opportunity and we’ll obviously continue to think that way. We deserve to be here. We didn’t sneak into the Super Bowl; we earned our way. Now every goal we set forth at the beginning of the season is in front of us.

The Broncos stand in our way, and it’s a large obstacle. They’ve got the smartest quarterback in football and receivers who are large (mostly), explosive with the football and run great routes. Wes Welker is quick and elusive, Eric Decker is a great receiver with hands and speed, and Demaryius Thomas is as strong as they come. And Peyton knows how to get each of them in spots.

It’s the No. 1 offense vs. the No. 1 defense. It’s a match made in heaven, and we couldn’t be more excited. If you’re any kind of competitor and you have any kind of dog about you, you want to play against the best. Finally, we get the opportunity.