Simone Biles - Page 9

Whodatiz · 08-04-2021, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by discostu

Like you, I wish Biles would have gone up there and given it the old LaRusso try. Aching, cautious, wobbling and finally gaining the strength to give the crane kick it's lone shot to defeat Johnny Lawrence. She didn't and Mr. Miyagi clearly must have lied when he told her "if come from inside you, always right one."

As for Mancini, we fawn over his story where he courageously battles a cancer that had microscopic odds to defeat him.

Both stories are either "comeback stories" or simply average, everyday stories of great athletes doing regular things. Living with stuff, dealing with stuff, getting through stuff.

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Originally Posted by jdandns

Those guys were lousy gymnasts, though.

Too bad Biles isn't a cheater, eh, corny?

Zedlaw · 08-04-2021, 08:43 AM

I think the point argued here is that we ignore the millions of people fighting cancer, the millions of families who lost loved ones to cancer and the millions of people who have survived cancer. Is it wrong to celebrate one man who follows a well worn path? Is it wrong to celebrate a survivor who follows the same path as someone not so lucky? The comeback isn’t surviving cancer, the comeback is playing professional baseball again and I believe celebrating one story is celebrating all cancer stories.

Siberian13 · 08-04-2021, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray27Ray52

Well that's exactly the type of answer I figured. I don't even know why I bother Blowouting anymore. Is it really so difficult for people to say "you know what, I said something really stupid, my bad."

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Originally Posted by blackbears86

discostu:

You seem like a nice guy, some insightful posts over the years for sure.

but just this once, it's time to say: "I apologize for my ridiculous comment"

or, you can keep defending your position.

Ask Rman

. Stu is incapable

mnvikingstwins · 08-04-2021, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Bernie Kosar played on a broken ankle.

Kurt Angle won gold with a broken freaking neck

JeremyNick · 08-04-2021, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mnvikingstwins

Kurt Angle won gold with a broken freaking neck

Legend.

And then he went on to even greater fame as the spokesperson for Pizza Outlet

cnewby · 08-04-2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mnvikingstwins

Kurt Angle won gold with a broken freaking neck

Wrestlers are born different.

"F excuses, excuses are for wusses"

- Spencer Lee after winning NCAA Championship on TWO torn ACLs.

discostu · 08-04-2021, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by blackbears86

discostu:

You seem like a nice guy, some insightful posts over the years for sure.

but just this once, it's time to say: "I apologize for my ridiculous comment"

or, you can keep defending your position.

Most of this is debatable, but regardless, I do agree that the comment "As for Mancini, we fawn over his story where he courageously battles a cancer that had microscopic odds to defeat him," is harsh and a poor choice of words.

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Ask Rman

. Stu is incapable

Two donkeys walk into a bar asking for an apology. The bartender says, "that's something only an ass would say."

rman112 · 08-04-2021, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by discostu

Two donkeys walk into a bar asking for an apology. The bartender says, "that's something only an ass would say."

You'll do anything to keep that ego intact. Just let go, man.

BostonNut · 08-04-2021, 11:20 AM

Tom Brady just won a Super Bowl with a 43 year old torn MCL....

blackbears86 · 08-04-2021, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Tom Brady just won a Super Bowl with a 43 year old torn MCL....

Overrated.

He only has 7 SB rings. That's only 6 more than Patty Mahomes

Talk to me when he has one on each finger.

jdhaugh11 · 08-04-2021, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbears86

Overrated.

He only has 7 SB rings. That's only 6 more than Patty Mahomes

Talk to me when he has one on each finger.

So he only has one to go, since thumbs are technically not fingers! LOL

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BostonNut · 08-04-2021, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbears86

Overrated.

He only has 7 SB rings. That's only 6 more than Patty Mahomes

Talk to me when he has one on each finger.

Yeah but Montana is 4-0!1

jdhaugh11 · 08-04-2021, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Yeah but Montana is 4-0!1

Joe Montana is actually 4-11 overall.
He played 15 years, thus the 11 years he didn't win a SB, he either lost in the playoffs or didn't make the playoffs.
Everyone would agree you are better if you lose a SB than not making the playoffs.

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BostonNut · 08-04-2021, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jdhaugh11

Joe Montana is actually 4-11 overall.
He played 15 years, thus the 11 years he didn't win a SB, he either lost in the playoffs or didn't make the playoffs.
Everyone would agree you are better if you lose a SB than not making the playoffs.

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Shockingly...no. Not everyone.

jdhaugh11 · 08-04-2021, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Shockingly...no. Not everyone.

I knew as soon as I said everyone, I was in trouble!

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asujbl · 08-04-2021, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jdhaugh11

Joe Montana is actually 4-11 overall.
He played 15 years, thus the 11 years he didn't win a SB, he either lost in the playoffs or didn't make the playoffs.
Everyone would agree you are better if you lose a SB than not making the playoffs.

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You would love the LeBron threads

BostonNut · 08-04-2021, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

You would love the LeBron threads

Basketball is vastly different than the one and done NFL tournament...

asujbl · 08-04-2021, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Basketball is vastly different than the one and done NFL tournament...

You would post that

Siberian13 · 08-04-2021, 03:35 PM

Another sad clown horn

JeremyNick · 08-04-2021, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Basketball is vastly different than the one and done NFL tournament...

Yup.
Blown and bad calls make much more of an impact and it’s much easier to sneak through.

jdandns · 08-04-2021, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Whodatiz

What?
That dude is a notorious lover of the art of cheating, the more outrageous the better, which is what I was alluding.to.
Could it only be proven that Biles were a cheater beyond the shadow of a doubt, he'd be her number one fan.
Try to keep up with the goings on 'round here.
It's not like you're doing anything else.

rman112 · 08-04-2021, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jdandns

What?
That dude is a notorious lover of the art of cheating, the more outrageous the better, which is what I was alluding.to.
Could it only be proven that Biles were a cheater beyond the shadow of a doubt, he'd be her number one fan.
Try to keep up with the goings on 'round here.
It's not like you're doing anything else.

Can we talk about the Dodgers' spin rates.. ?

JeremyNick · 08-04-2021, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rman112

Can we talk about the Dodgers' spin rates.. ?

They still don’t top his spin rate.

rman112 · 08-04-2021, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JeremyNick

They still don’t top his spin rate.

You're on a hot streak these last few days. Must be all the cold brew you've been drinking.

TheFrenzy · 08-04-2021, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rman112

You're on a hot streak these last few days. Must be all the cold brew you've been drinking.

But can he tell us how much coffee should come in a 16oz cold brew?

08-04-2021, 11:20 AM	#209
BostonNut Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 60,942	Tom Brady just won a Super Bowl with a 43 year old torn MCL.... __________________ "It's true that whenever rectal issues come to mind thoughts of you aren't far behind" - HairySas September 4, 2025

08-04-2021, 08:43 AM	#202
Zedlaw Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 1,379	I think the point argued here is that we ignore the millions of people fighting cancer, the millions of families who lost loved ones to cancer and the millions of people who have survived cancer. Is it wrong to celebrate one man who follows a well worn path? Is it wrong to celebrate a survivor who follows the same path as someone not so lucky? The comeback isn’t surviving cancer, the comeback is playing professional baseball again and I believe celebrating one story is celebrating all cancer stories.

08-04-2021, 03:35 PM	#219
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 77,214 shiller13	Another sad clown horn