The Thriller
Well-Known Member
Where was all the outrage for Harbaugh calling Crabtree, what was it, "the greatest ball-catcher of all-time"? It's one thing to have a big mouth, but it's another thing to have one and to make patently and flagrantly untrue assertions. Is that not a big deal because he wasn't screaming into a mic in the midst of the greatest moment of his life? This is all a question of the size of the stage and STYLE.
By the way, Reggie Miller single-handedly stealing that playoff win in MSG - along with his choking gestures and nut-grabbing directed at Spike Lee's wife - is one of the greatest moments in NBA history. Where's the outrage?
I love those all.
I loved it when Stockton, Malone, Hornacek, and JSlo freaked out after "The Shot."
Who wasn't screaming "And one!!!!!!!" when Boozer dominated Yao Ming in game 7? Or when AK47 hit that 3? Who didn't want to go up into T-mac's face and rip him for failing to escape the 1st round (again)? Who didn't shed a tear after Dfish stepped in and nailed clutch 3 pointers against the Warriors? Who hates him now? Who would have loved to have seen Hayward deck Wet Willey Delonte? Or kick Barea's ***? Not literally, but show emotion/stand up for yourself?
Today's athlete is in a lose-lose situation when it comes to emotion and interviews. They can't show any emotions anymore without being called for technical fouls or unsportsmanlike penalties. They can't say anything in interviews or else they're "classless." Yet, we all criticize them for giving us "Boozer" robotic answers or being stonefaced.
Sports is an incredibly emotional thing. Let these guys express it. No one swore or ate a child. I thought it was awesome.