(7) Towson Tigers @ (3) Eastern Eagles Game Thread

[profisme]

Cooper Kupp is the best player I have seen at this level since Vincent Jackson. The only bad play I saw him have this year was the costly fumble in the first quarter.

You didn't watch the semis, did you?

Kupp got smashed and had the ball stripped from him...then he dropped at least two easy passes. His soft azz was looking over his shoulder to protect himself from the big hits he was taking.

I absolutely watched it. It wasn't his best game of the year, but he still had 124 yards receiving, not to mention he averaged 112 ypg and had 21 TD's...as a TRUE Freshman. I realize that you are repping the CAA right now, and I can't stand EWU, but give the kid his due. He is going to break a lot of records.

[rkwittem]

So having a some tats for fallen friends or family are attention seeking???

You need tattoos to remember them?
Really, the best way to honor someone's memory is to do something useful and inaccordance with what they want- start a scholarship at their alma mater, do more good deeds, tend their gravesite, the list goes on. That's my opinion of course, but a tattoo doesn't do ANYTHING. It's just there. It's not art, which some might argue. It might be pretty to some but that doesn't make it art.

[Grizalltheway]

I love it when people try to definitively say what is and isn't art. I wish I could be authoritative as them.

[rkwittem]

He's a college football player...welcome to the new century...

I suppose your not a big fan of Marcus Williams and the Fargo Dome on account of the dreads and pre-game blackout....fucking attention whores...

What, does good taste change from year to year? I didn't know. Guess all those old "classic" things like old movies, cars, and so on should get tossed because they're too "old-fashioned" That's what you insinuated with that first comment. I like athletes who are well-dressed and well-spoken. And well-behaved. Your age does not excuse you from good manners or from sportsmanship.

The pregame blackout is designed to draw attention to the team taking the field. That is its purpose. It does what it's supposed to do. NDSU is hardly the firstvto do that. Red fields are another matter.

Weak counters, kalm. I expected better from one who is carrying the mantle of "classiest EWH poster." Instead you stooped to their level. I am no hypocrite. I don't like dreads but they are a legitimate haircut if you're AA.

[93henfan]

I love it when people try to definitively say what is and isn't art. I wish I could be authoritative as them.

I took a shit on a paper plate. It looks better than a Jackson Pollock and was also a more genuine effort on my part.

[Herd]

Finally figured out why Shoota Adams blew the game for EWU. Hes a BISON FAN and didn't want to play against them.

[kalm]

He's a college football player...welcome to the new century...

I suppose your not a big fan of Marcus Williams and the Fargo Dome on account of the dreads and pre-game blackout....fucking attention whores...

What, does good taste change from year to year? I didn't know. Guess all those old "classic" things like old movies, cars, and so on should get tossed because they're too "old-fashioned" That's what you insinuated with that first comment. I like athletes who are well-dressed and well-spoken. And well-behaved. Your age does not excuse you from good manners or from sportsmanship.

The pregame blackout is designed to draw attention to the team taking the field. That is its purpose. It does what it's supposed to do. NDSU is hardly the firstvto do that. Red fields are another matter.

Weak counters, kalm. I expected better from one who is carrying the mantle of "classiest EWH poster." Instead you stooped to their level. I am no hypocrite. I don't like dreads but they are a legitimate haircut if you're AA.

Actually yes, it does. And I've never been much of a fan of "taste" or "class" anyways - other than when it comes to food and drink. Speaking of which, have you ever seen how some of those chefs look? Tats and piercings up and out the kazoo. If you had to see them, you and JSO would never eat out again.

I was being sarcastic with my comments. I personally don't care for formality and the status quo and while it's impossible not to judge people a little based on their appearance, when someone's appearance is initially goofy, I'm still going to give them the benefit of the doubt before I judge their character. So we agree to disagree.

Oh…and FWIW, piercings are also a part of AA culture:

[EWURanger]

So having a some tats for fallen friends or family are attention seeking???

You need tattoos to remember them?
Really, the best way to honor someone's memory is to do something useful and inaccordance with what they want- start a scholarship at their alma mater, do more good deeds, tend their gravesite, the list goes on. That's my opinion of course, but a tattoo doesn't do ANYTHING. It's just there. It's not art, which some might argue. It might be pretty to some but that doesn't make it art.

This post baffles me. Who are you to judge what someone does and/or the importance of what it means to them? It's not about you, or your own personal values.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

So having a some tats for fallen friends or family are attention seeking???

You need tattoos to remember them?
Really, the best way to honor someone's memory is to do something useful and inaccordance with what they want- start a scholarship at their alma mater, do more good deeds, tend their gravesite, the list goes on. That's my opinion of course, but a tattoo doesn't do ANYTHING. It's just there. It's not art, which some might argue. It might be pretty to some but that doesn't make it art.

How is a tattoo for a fallen friend or loved one any different than a gravestone? It's a dedication to someone's memory, except a tattoo can be carried with you wherever you go... which is the whole point. Is it safe for me to assume that you don't want a gravestone, or anyone to honor you in their own way you're dead? You're just arguing for the sake of arguing, and to be the douche you are.

[EWURanger]

What, does good taste change from year to year? I didn't know. Guess all those old "classic" things like old movies, cars, and so on should get tossed because they're too "old-fashioned" That's what you insinuated with that first comment. I like athletes who are well-dressed and well-spoken. And well-behaved. Your age does not excuse you from good manners or from sportsmanship. .

I am not sure that you posted anything of relevance here. I think it is possible to have an appreciation for the past while embracing the current cultural landscape. I also don't think that the fact that something is from yester-year necessarily makes it "classier" or more tasteful.

The pregame blackout is designed to draw attention to the team taking the field. That is its purpose. It does what it's supposed to do. NDSU is hardly the firstvto do that. Red fields are another matter.

So pre-game or in-game rituals are ok for NDSU, but not EWU? Got it.

I don't like dreads but they are a legitimate haircut if you're AA.

So AA customs are ok for NDSU players, but not EWU players? Tattoos and piercings are also part of AA culture. I'm not sure your argument really passes the common sense test.

Another poster who views his own program/players through a straw...

[Grizalltheway]

So how about that play where Tripp allegedly tried to injure the QB?

[grizfnz]

So how about that play where Tripp allegedly tried to injure the QB?

[formerEag]

For me it's a first impressions thing. First time I turned on a game he was going to play in he comes out for the first time on offense and does that dance thing. I was like, "WTF is THAT?"

First impression: "That guy's an arrogant jerk."

The nose stud doesn't help either. For me anyway. For me, when looking at guys, the highest respect level goes to those with no tatoos, no piercings, no jewelry unless it's something like a plain wedding band because they're married. Oh...and to a woman. I guess nowadays you have to add that qualifier since the culture's gone bonkers on that front.

You've got tatoos or a pierced ear or a big diamond ring or necklace or whatever and you're a guy I automatically think less of you. You're doing stuff to call attention to yourself. And a pierced nose? That's even worse than a pierced ear.

No tatoos. No piercings. No gaudy jewelry. No showboating. That's the optimum. I realize that's kind of rare nowadays. But it is what it is.

He is very good though. VERY good.

I'm not a fan of the cockiness and dancing either but in regards to tats, piercings, and the like...that's just tremendously stupid. Measure a man by their actions, their kindness, their intelligence, generosity, compassion, loyalty, intelligence.

Prejudging based on appearance makes you dumber than they look.

Not to mention you proved yourself to be a crotchety old coot.

[kalm]

I'm not a fan of the cockiness and dancing either but in regards to tats, piercings, and the like...that's just tremendously stupid. Measure a man by their actions, their kindness, their intelligence, generosity, compassion, loyalty, intelligence.

Prejudging based on appearance makes you dumber than they look.

Not to mention you proved yourself to be a crotchety old coot.

Truth! But not all the time!

[formerEag]

Not to mention you proved yourself to be a crotchety old coot.

Truth! But not all the time!

Kalm you are a coot too. But more the fun crazy old man type. Salt of the west plains earth.

[rkwittem]

Actually yes, it does. And I've never been much of a fan of "taste" or "class" anyways - other than when it comes to food and drink. Speaking of which, have you ever seen how some of those chefs look? Tats and piercings up and out the kazoo. If you had to see them, you and JSO would never eat out again.

I was being sarcastic with my comments. I personally don't care for formality and the status quo and while it's impossible not to judge people a little based on their appearance, when someone's appearance is initially goofy, I'm still going to give them the benefit of the doubt before I judge their character. So we agree to disagree.

I think you are confusing fashion/trends with a more classic look. The well-dessed, clean-cut guy is always going to get a little bit more of the benefit of the doubt than "neck tattoo" guy. Appearance matters. Tattoos are unsightly to me. They're gross, for lack of a better term. I think we can all agree that a first impression matters. Tats don't cut it for me. Sorry. Yoy guys can have your mutilations, I like my skin the way it is.
Oh, and BTW, I'm not sure African=African-American

[rkwittem]

You need tattoos to remember them?
Really, the best way to honor someone's memory is to do something useful and inaccordance with what they want- start a scholarship at their alma mater, do more good deeds, tend their gravesite, the list goes on. That's my opinion of course, but a tattoo doesn't do ANYTHING. It's just there. It's not art, which some might argue. It might be pretty to some but that doesn't make it art.

This post baffles me. Who are you to judge what someone does and/or the importance of what it means to them? It's not about you, or your own personal values.

Excuse me, but I'm entitled to an opinion. If you don't want to be judged for your tats, A. Don' t get one or B. Don't show it off. Problem solved. Of course it's not about me, but to accuse me of judgment when everyone does it is hypocritical at best. Don't tell me you've never judged someone before.
Yes, I judge people based on first impressions. I also give them a chance to prove me wrong. I just prefer to have a preconceived notion about them. VA kinda looks like a clown, and played like one. It's a wild hypothetical, but I bet he hits that 4th and 2 pads if he carried himself more professionally.

[rkwittem]

How is a tattoo for a fallen friend or loved one any different than a gravestone? It's a dedication to someone's memory, except a tattoo can be carried with you wherever you go... which is the whole point. Is it safe for me to assume that you don't want a gravestone, or anyone to honor you in their own way you're dead? You're just arguing for the sake of arguing, and to be the douche you are.

For starters, a gravestone marks the burial site. Your tattoo doesn't. A gravestone lasts a lot longer than you will.

I have already made up my burial requests- a simple metal cross will suffice. Nice and traditional. But who cares, I'll be dead. I know I won't give a crap about my gravestone. If some dolt wants a tattoo of me, who cares? I'll be too dead to care.

Calling me a douche is a bit rich of you. Pot, kettle. Unlike you, I'll own it. I am an asshole (or at the very least not one bit concerned with the opinions of others). And no, I don't really care what some knuckleheads on the palouse think.

[kalm]

Actually yes, it does. And I've never been much of a fan of "taste" or "class" anyways - other than when it comes to food and drink. Speaking of which, have you ever seen how some of those chefs look? Tats and piercings up and out the kazoo. If you had to see them, you and JSO would never eat out again.

I was being sarcastic with my comments. I personally don't care for formality and the status quo and while it's impossible not to judge people a little based on their appearance, when someone's appearance is initially goofy, I'm still going to give them the benefit of the doubt before I judge their character. So we agree to disagree.

I think you are confusing fashion/trends with a more classic look. The well-dessed, clean-cut guy is always going to get a little bit more of the benefit of the doubt than "neck tattoo" guy. Appearance matters. Tattoos are unsightly to me. They're gross, for lack of a better term. I think we can all agree that a first impression matters. Tats don't cut it for me. Sorry. Yoy guys can have your mutilations, I like my skin the way it is.
Oh, and BTW, I'm not sure African=African-American

And I'm not sure dreds originated in America...

Three of the most successful people I know have multiple tats. Two of them have tats that are quite visible and nose rings. They are both successful entrepreneurs who work with the public and one of them was previously a Microsoft exec. The third is a banker.

You would be an idiot to judge any of them.

By the same token, clean cut, well dressed guys in suits brought down the world wide economy.

It's your loss for thinking like you do.

[EWURanger]

This post baffles me. Who are you to judge what someone does and/or the importance of what it means to them? It's not about you, or your own personal values.

Excuse me, but I'm entitled to an opinion. If you don't want to be judged for your tats, A. Don' t get one or B. Don't show it off. Problem solved. Of course it's not about me, but to accuse me of judgment when everyone does it is hypocritical at best. Don't tell me you've never judged someone before.
Yes, I judge people based on first impressions. I also give them a chance to prove me wrong. I just prefer to have a preconceived notion about them. VA kinda looks like a clown, and played like one. It's a wild hypothetical, but I bet he hits that 4th and 2 pads if he carried himself more professionally.

So, you are basically saying you are a shallow person. Got it.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

How is a tattoo for a fallen friend or loved one any different than a gravestone? It's a dedication to someone's memory, except a tattoo can be carried with you wherever you go... which is the whole point. Is it safe for me to assume that you don't want a gravestone, or anyone to honor you in their own way you're dead? You're just arguing for the sake of arguing, and to be the douche you are.

For starters, a gravestone marks the burial site. Your tattoo doesn't. A gravestone lasts a lot longer than you will.

I have already made up my burial requests- a simple metal cross will suffice. Nice and traditional. But who cares, I'll be dead. I know I won't give a crap about my gravestone. If some dolt wants a tattoo of me, who cares? I'll be too dead to care.

Calling me a douche is a bit rich of you. Pot, kettle. Unlike you, I'll own it. I am an asshole (or at the very least not one bit concerned with the opinions of others). And no, I don't really care what some knuckleheads on the palouse think.

Sorry, was just judging you based on what you present, per your standards. Thanks for confirming my judgments.

[Grizo406]

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Three of the most successful people I know have multiple tats. Two of them have tats that are quite visible and nose rings. They are both successful entrepreneurs who work with the public and one of them was previously a Microsoft exec. The third is a banker.

You would be an idiot to judge any of them.

By the same token, clean cut, well dressed guys in suits brought down the world wide economy.

It's your loss for thinking like you do.

Appreciate the acknowledgement, kalm!

[YoUDeeMan]

Men against boys.

Black Falkin'..."playing so passive..."

You aren't a real man...otherwise you'd admit your boys got physically whipped when it counted.

Towson's 71 was pushing several of your little boys into the next neighborhood. And the rest of your boys just quickly got pushed out of the way.

Helpless...that's what you were.

"I'm not a real man bc I haven't admitted EWU'S defense got rolled"? I just wrote an entire term paper on what I though about the game a few posts before yours.

Your entire term paper started and ended with you spitting out false information:

What really bothers me about the lost yesterday is that Eastern was so much better than Towson. But this....... EWU more talented, simply outplayed by a group of nobody's on the red turf. Towson had more nuts and courage in the end.

Towson was better, by far. Towson's O-line was better, Towson had the better RBs, the Better D-line, the better LBs, the better CBs, and the better starting QB (check out Athens stats during the playoffs). EWU might have the better WRs as a group. The only thing that prevented this game from being a Towson romp was Athens going down...that resulted in Towson having three short possessions instead of simply eating the clock and saying goodbye to any EWU offensive rhythm. With Athens, and then, once they adjusted with the back up QB, EWU simply couldn't stop Towson. Towson simply rolled down the field the last two times they had the ball. EWU didn't even come close to stopping Towson...so there is no way EWU was "better" or more "talented."

Eagles were lucky to beat Jacksonville State...and almost got lucky against Towson. In the end, Towson was too talented to be denied and imply smashed the weak-legged and weak-minded Eagles out of the way.

Once again, the Eagles were proven to be overrated.

[kalm]

"I'm not a real man bc I haven't admitted EWU'S defense got rolled"? I just wrote an entire term paper on what I though about the game a few posts before yours.

Your entire term paper started and ended with you spitting out false information:

What really bothers me about the lost yesterday is that Eastern was so much better than Towson. But this....... EWU more talented, simply outplayed by a group of nobody's on the red turf. Towson had more nuts and courage in the end.

Towson was better, by far. Towson's O-line was better, Towson had the better RBs, the Better D-line, the better LBs, the better CBs, and the better starting QB (check out Athens stats during the playoffs). EWU might have the better WRs as a group. The only thing that prevented this game from being a Towson romp was Athens going down...that resulted in Towson having three short possessions instead of simply eating the clock and saying goodbye to any EWU offensive rhythm. With Athens, and then, once they adjusted with the back up QB, EWU simply couldn't stop Towson. Towson simply rolled down the field the last two times they had the ball. EWU didn't even come close to stopping Towson...so there is no way EWU was "better" or more "talented."

Eagles were lucky to beat Jacksonville State...and almost got lucky against Towson. In the end, Towson was too talented to be denied and imply smashed the weak-legged and weak-minded Eagles out of the way.

Once again, the Eagles were proven to be overrated.

I know right? We've somehow lucked our way into an 8-2 record in the playoffs going back to 2010 with a 2-1 record against the CAA and 3-0 against the MVFC. They should send us on the road where we wouldn't stand a chance (except wins at OSU, Missoula, Bozeman, or knocking off seeds in 2004 and 2007)

[vutomcat]

Overrated Eagles didn't deserve their high seed, once again. Cripes, you've had several games given to you...and now you can't even win when you have a fraud home game advantage.

Hope the selection committee takes note that you've repeatedly earned you permanent place on the road for any future playoff games. [/quote]

Don't have any confidence that will happen unless the fcs gets more popular . The selection committee seems very content doing the minimal amount of work needed to select the team's. No one holds their feet to the fire.