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Russell

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A thought on Sean Rash's outburst
« on: May 10, 2008, 01:36:19 PM »
I read the message boards whenever Mike Scroggins, Ryan Shafer, or Mike Edwards makes a show you guys p#$$ and moan about these guys not showing emotion.  Today Sean Rash explodes emotionally and you still complain....

He gives the same sort of emotion that is seen in baseball, basketball, and football, and for some reason it's negative.

I am not taking the side of saying that his outburst was great or even okay....but where is the line?

Is there a line when we just gripe and complain too much?  Why don't we just enjoy the fact that the game we love is on prime time television on a major network for the first time in years.  People who don't know the game might be intrigued by the emotion shown by the players on the telecast.
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DON DRAPER

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Re: A thought on Sean Rash's outburst
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2008, 09:50:06 PM »
it's nice to see some emotion but what's wrong with acting like you've struck before ?
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Re: A thought on Sean Rash's outburst
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2008, 10:03:27 PM »
The closest analogy I can think of is baseball.  Say a guy hits a meaningless solo home run in the 5th inning with his team already leading 15-1.  He watches the ball the whole way, then screams like an idiot and taunts the pitcher as he slowly crawls around the bases.  What do you think will happen his next at bat?

He threw a straight ball down the middle, a flat 10, and a single strike against an amateur in order to advance to the next day for a potential payday, then acted like a fool for a solid minute.  Even football players who are known for flamboyant celebrations are probably embarrassed.

Being genuinely happy for a victory and momentarily letting loose with a spontaneous celebration is fine.  Taunting a building full of spectators and ignoring your opponent makes you an idiot.  The line might be hard to describe, but Rash was on the wrong side of it again.
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Re: A thought on Sean Rash's outburst
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2008, 10:12:11 PM »
^^^^ that's the point..well said
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Re: A thought on Sean Rash's outburst
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2008, 10:13:07 PM »
I feel it wasn't very PROFESSIONAL of Rash. Especially since he didn't win the tournament on that shot. I'm glad he didn't win the whole thing.
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JessN16

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Re: A thought on Sean Rash's outburst
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2008, 10:25:09 PM »
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I read the message boards whenever Mike Scroggins, Ryan Shafer, or Mike Edwards makes a show you guys p#$$ and moan about these guys not showing emotion.  Today Sean Rash explodes emotionally and you still complain....

He gives the same sort of emotion that is seen in baseball, basketball, and football, and for some reason it's negative.

I am not taking the side of saying that his outburst was great or even okay....but where is the line?

Is there a line when we just gripe and complain too much?  Why don't we just enjoy the fact that the game we love is on prime time television on a major network for the first time in years.  People who don't know the game might be intrigued by the emotion shown by the players on the telecast.
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First of all, I don't p*ss or moan when Scroggins or Shafer or Edwards do what they do.

Second of all, this wasn't a PBA event, so that makes it separate from whatever the PBA is trying to do in regards to acting out (and I've heard Ryan Shafer talk about how the PBA encourages players to do this, so I know it exists).

Third, his opponent was some kid throwing a backup ball and clearly so nervous that he was no match for Rash anyway.

Fourth -- and most importantly -- was the degree to which Rash acted out. It wasn't just a single loud scream. It wasn't even a single "who's your hometown hero now" thing that he did in Baltimore. I'm going to guess (since I've already deleted it from my DVR) that his rant lasted somewhere between 30-60 seconds, all the while this poor kid from Junior Gold sat there looking like he was afraid Rash was going to eat him.

It was, essentially, the equivalent of a NFL running back going for 300 yards against a high-school football team and then talking trash to them afterward.

If it was an act, it was poorly-directed, unnecessary and ill-advised. If it was really his true personality showing through, he's got some problems. Period.

Jess
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