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So I'm sitting here watching Highly Questionable interview Antonio Cromartie, and they're asking him about the time he freaked out at the Chargers coaching staff when they benched one of his buddies and when he found out about Rex Ryan's tattoo preferences and think we need a thread for interviews and other things that humanize these dudes a bit. It's one of the more interesting parts of going to / winning a Superbowl that builds up to / from media day, it gives people an opportunity to focus a bit on dudes besides quarterbacks or those one or two other guys that get all the coverage (and it's where those hooks get into guys who end up as talking heads ). I know tons of people never turn on ESPN or catch interesting human interest stories about dudes outside their own team, so stop shaking your fists at that darned media and post some good loving interviews. Posting a few from Highly Questionable that I think are pretty interesting, because inexplicably, Dan LeBetard manages to be a pretty good interviewer: Kassim Osgood on wedge busting and the most insane story about a Jaguars cheerleader you've ever heard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYg1XzUzIlM Peanut Tillman on his nickname and getting put in his place by his parents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqd0NvWCzJI Wes Welker on Brady's golden throne and a very special gameball for Larry Izzo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_4H-GmhTH0 Eric LeGrand on his injuries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx7yKWPk01A So yeah, go nuts. NFL players, college players, coaches, whatever.
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# ? Feb 5, 2014 23:41 |
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This is a classic. Fat Wes Welker trying to get in shape for the Pro Bowl and Jared Allen throwing a rock across America to raise awareness of foreign countries during the media week of the Super Bowl; America's Grey Cup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdnuBoNd0WI
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# ? Feb 7, 2014 07:46 |
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E 60 is great for exactly what you're talking about. Navarro Bowman and Marshawn Lynch are two of my favorites.
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# ? Feb 7, 2014 09:22 |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o7LAfNd304
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# ? Feb 7, 2014 10:19 |
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The Puppy Bowl posted:E 60 is great for exactly what you're talking about. Navarro Bowman and Marshawn Lynch are two of my favorites. The Bowman one is a really good watch and I never knew a thing about Lynch outside of what the media reported. Fantastic thread.
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# ? Feb 7, 2014 12:53 |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuUnuoTqlq4 Hell yeah E:60. Here's AJ Green's, redefining "circus catch." smh @ self He's a cool guy who's probably too humble at times.
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# ? Feb 7, 2014 19:40 |
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I've posted this a couple of times, but this seems like as good a thread as any to post it in again. This is Philip Rivers after San Diego's win over Denver earlier this season. It really illustrates how genuine he is about loving the game and just being a generally likeable and cool dude. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekV6wTdJ0fc
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# ? Feb 7, 2014 19:45 |
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Literally the only reason Broncos fans hate Rivers is because of a spat he had with a player no longer on the team over seven seasons ago.
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# ? Feb 7, 2014 20:49 |
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This is why I can't entirely fault the NFL for wanting more interviews from Marshawn Lynch. A Must Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWLP2cOxXEM
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# ? Feb 7, 2014 21:31 |
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Here's the story behind Alfred Morris' "Home Run" TD celebration: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2012/10/04/alfred-morris-and-his-home-run-celebrations/quote:During OTAs in the spring, Alfred Morris ran into some Little Leaguers from York and Lee Counties, who were staying in the same hotel as the Redskins for an All-Star tournament.
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# ? Feb 7, 2014 22:18 |
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Former Auburn DE and soon-to-be someone's first-round pick OLB Dee Ford is an accomplished pianist:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_AsiilOLGw
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# ? Feb 8, 2014 03:02 |
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Kalli posted:Kassim Osgood on wedge busting and the most insane story about a Jaguars cheerleader you've ever heard: This is loving amazing. I'm just a TFF lurker but this thread is really rad. Congrats on the promo/terrible burden Kalli!
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# ? Feb 8, 2014 04:17 |
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Cavauro posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuUnuoTqlq4 I'd never seen this, Such a good show. Now I'm really curious how raccoons taste. Particularly cool because I was in Charleston while he was in HS and I remember a bunch of the events in the video. Eifert Posting fucked around with this message at 17:04 on Feb 8, 2014 |
# ? Feb 8, 2014 17:00 |
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Le Batard actually almost always has awesome interviews simply because its his stance that if you want to get the standard stuff, there are a thousand other reporters who are asking those questions and they are giving the same answers every time. He always refuses to ask them anything about what they are famous for and instead tries to get honest answers about rumors and funny stories.
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# ? Feb 8, 2014 22:10 |
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Jerome Simpson is a journeyman wide receiver currently for the Vikings, formerly of the Bengals, who you may remember from the time he did a front flip over a guy to get a touchdown for that team. He's also weird/hilarious as hell. And he's recently gotten into sewing. (those figures in his, uh, pouches are from his 3D printer. He has a 3D printer.) Sewing buddiez for life
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# ? Feb 10, 2014 07:56 |
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He also has the The most endearing post game interview in Bengals history. I like to call him the Black Manning. Are they brothers? Eifert Posting fucked around with this message at 08:18 on Feb 10, 2014 |
# ? Feb 10, 2014 08:14 |
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SlipUp posted:This is a classic. Fat Wes Welker trying to get in shape for the Pro Bowl and Jared Allen throwing a rock across America to raise awareness of foreign countries during the media week of the Super Bowl; America's Grey Cup. Oh I'm sorry, are we discussing super cool dude Jared Allen? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTdRXMKh7VI
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# ? Feb 10, 2014 17:59 |
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I still want to know how Izzo took a dump on the sideline. Like in a trashcan or what?
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# ? Feb 10, 2014 18:05 |
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Eifert Posting posted:He also has the The most endearing post game interview in Bengals history. Look at that locker snack lineup, I'm amazed they only found six pounds of weed in his house. Chichevache posted:Oh I'm sorry, are we discussing super cool dude Jared Allen? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g4kqfePEaY Post every Jared Allen video
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# ? Feb 11, 2014 01:16 |
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The NFL did a series of commercials leading up to the Superbowl years back of players telling random stories. They're all up on youtube but here are some of the best: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7LnTyXVV0o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlhKSvFDCiY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggnfQzvPDTc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MJ7fB6a1GQ
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# ? Feb 11, 2014 01:36 |
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Trevor Weedheart posted:Look at that locker snack lineup, I'm amazed they only found six pounds of weed in his house. I like where this thread is going. The Elk I Killed With a Spear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA6Hc6OlLgE
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# ? Feb 11, 2014 01:39 |
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Burger Trench posted:This is why I can't entirely fault the NFL for wanting more interviews from Marshawn Lynch. A Must Watch
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# ? Feb 12, 2014 22:18 |
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Glad old 69 got posted. Jared Allen is amazing and the only sports paraphernalia I own is an Allen jersey style T-shirt my friend's dad bought in the Minnesota airport for me.
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# ? Feb 13, 2014 00:26 |
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Richard Sherman and Malcolm Smith went on Jimmy Kimmel's show. Obviously we all know Sherman, but Smith does drop some interesting information about Pete Carroll. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4VmHieztd8&t=98s
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# ? Feb 13, 2014 18:00 |
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Another vote for LeBatard. His interviews do so much to humanize players, especially compared to the pre-game horseshit personal interest stories that fall back on schmaltzy music and soft lighting. I share these videos when I hear folks talking about athletes as privileged or as "thugs." Tamba Hali talks about escaping Liberia and transitioning into America. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKChBo_ycC8 Kyle Turley on concussions driving him into depression and thoughts of suicide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xKfrHzb9cs Teddy Bridgewater talking about living in poverty and supporting his mom while she dealt with breast cancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaCmCXBNpJE Also looking forward to seeing Bomani do some more solo interviews. Seems like he's picking up the craft of having a deeply personal conversation within the constraints of time and ESPN's rules.
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# ? Feb 15, 2014 18:45 |
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No one has mentioned Brennan Williams of the Texans yet? His twitter feed is awesome! https://twitter.com/GREATBLACKOTAKU quote:Just got a Luvdisc from Mexico. Thanks Mexico. quote:Anybody have an extra freaking mudkip?
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# ? Feb 16, 2014 00:00 |
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Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery are so together and also Martellus Bennett is awesome. http://www.chicagobears.com/multimedia/videos/ITB-Marshall-Jeffery-Florida-Training/d32b2d5e-76d4-41c7-87c8-7a21d017a6f2
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# ? Feb 24, 2014 20:16 |
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Bears are definitely my NFC team this year.
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# ? Feb 24, 2014 21:08 |
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Martellus Bennett also released a free mixtape and a new album. https://soundcloud.com/martysaurusrex/1-year-of-the-orange-dinosaur?in=martysaurusrex/sets/year-of-the-orange-dinosaur Basically Martellus Bennett loving owns. Even if his raps are a bit generic.
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# ? Feb 25, 2014 02:08 |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N9Q-5htdb8 Looks like most of the raps he did while in Dallas are gone
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# ? Feb 26, 2014 01:30 |
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Junior Galette seems like a cool dude. He's posting some pretty strong stuff on Twitter right now in reference to the Saints cutting everyone. "But They Got Fat While I STARVED it's my turn!!!"
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# ? Mar 8, 2014 03:05 |
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ESPN had several Hawks players compete in a game of charades. If you ever wanted to see Michael Bennett pretend to be Russell Wilson then this is the video for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1xz8K2cKAY
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# ? Mar 9, 2014 03:35 |
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Chichevache posted:ESPN had several Hawks players compete in a game of charades. If you ever wanted to see Michael Bennett pretend to be Russell Wilson then this is the video for you. "12th man".
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# ? Mar 9, 2014 03:53 |
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Martellus Bennett gave the Bears oline nicknames.quote:@MartysaurusRex "The Black Dude"
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# ? Mar 10, 2014 03:44 |
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Wouldn't a white panda basically be a pudgy polar bear?
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# ? Mar 10, 2014 03:51 |
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A pudgy midget polar bear maybe, I think they're about half the size. There's a Bears O Line joke in here somewhere but I can't figure it out.
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# ? Mar 10, 2014 04:05 |
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Grittybeard posted:A pudgy midget polar bear maybe, I think they're about half the size. The joke is on Cutler.
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# ? Mar 10, 2014 04:11 |
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Also no sex drive and a wildly inefficient lifestyle. Pandas are the worst. I went to the Taipei zoo and saw two pandas with about half of China. The crowd loving erupted when it scratched its nose. Man. loving pandas, man.
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# ? Mar 10, 2014 04:37 |
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Red pandas are much cooler
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# ? Mar 10, 2014 05:02 |
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ROSS MY SALAD posted:Red pandas are much cooler Also the perfect team mascot for when the raiders move to Portland.
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