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Julez has a point though...he's making a ton of money. And he makes that money, in part, because of his visibility through the media. So he's kind of shitting on the very thing that allows him to be overpaid. That doesn't endear him to most. Again, if he sincerely had a social anxiety of sorts, then I'd understand. But he's being a jerk for the sake of being a jerk.Originally posted by BillyL:
I doubt Marshawn is seeking any sympathy. He was fined heavily for not making himself available to the media, twice. He has since made himself available, as required, and he's made it known he is uninterested in giving play-along-with-the-media, witty, heart and soul answers to questions he likely feels are just stupid.
He knows he has to be there, he also knows he doesn't have to give anything but a shitty answer.
I think he probably got the idea from Bill Belichik on how best to deal with the media circus . .
'We're focused on Seattle . . "
'We're on to Seattle . . "
'Next question . . '
"We're focused on Seattle . . "
"Go ask Tom Brady . . "
'We're focused on Seattle . . "
Media : 'Marshawn, what condiments do you put on your hotdog . . ?"
Media : "Marshawn, what's your favorite TV show . . "
I think he's making a lot of money more in part because he's one of the best at what he does for a living, than any $ generated by media interviews. Is there going to be a loss of revenue, or a reduction in attendance for the NFL because somebody doesn't give a genuine interview to the media . . ? Hell no . .Originally posted by gunslingerdick:
Julez has a point though...he's making a ton of money. And he makes that money, in part, because of his visibility through the media. So he's kind of shitting on the very thing that allows him to be overpaid. That doesn't endear him to most. Again, if he sincerely had a social anxiety of sorts, then I'd understand. But he's being a jerk for the sake of being a jerk.Originally posted by BillyL:
I doubt Marshawn is seeking any sympathy. He was fined heavily for not making himself available to the media, twice. He has since made himself available, as required, and he's made it known he is uninterested in giving play-along-with-the-media, witty, heart and soul answers to questions he likely feels are just stupid.
He knows he has to be there, he also knows he doesn't have to give anything but a shitty answer.
I think he probably got the idea from Bill Belichik on how best to deal with the media circus . .
'We're focused on Seattle . . "
'We're on to Seattle . . "
'Next question . . '
"We're focused on Seattle . . "
"Go ask Tom Brady . . "
'We're focused on Seattle . . "
Media : 'Marshawn, what condiments do you put on your hotdog . . ?"
Media : "Marshawn, what's your favorite TV show . . "
It's weird that we live in a society where people don't want to be liked? I've never understood working hard to be unlikable. It's just as easy to do and say the right things and have a better image. Strange.
Yeah, but the same media doing the interviews is the same media that televises his games...shows his highlights...and puts his work in front of millions of people to give him the power to command large contracts.Originally posted by BillyL:
I think he's making a lot of money more in part because he's one of the best at what he does for a living, than any $ generated by media interviews. Is there going to be a loss of revenue, or a reduction in attendance for the NFL because somebody doesn't give a genuine interview to the media . . ? Hell no . .
Right. You'd think they'd be a little more appreciative of their opportunity rather than basically telling the media to piss off. Many of these guys would be in prison, in jail or at best, working for minimum wage if they didn't have the opportunity to play football. I don't know...it just seems like someone in that position would be thankful and grateful. And showing you're thankful and grateful often requires you do things that you don't like to do.Originally posted by BillyL:
Why he doesn't want to deal with the media, I haven't a clue . . though it could've been a previous interview that was twisted around to portray him in a different light than he wanted. We've seen this scenario from countless numbers of athletes that have gotten fed up with the media putting them in a bad light because of an answer or 2 taken out of context. Try to remember that some of these peeps are not the greatest with the verbiage . . they're just dumb football players.
Agreed. That dude is a moron on many levels.Originally posted by BillyL:
Jameis Winston sounds like a 7th grade idiot in front of a camera and microphone. The less he talks the better I am for it . . I'm certainly not going to learn anything football related from that guy.
Yeah, except for that whole contract thing. You know, where he signs a piece of paper that says, "We'll pay you X, and you do Y." In his case his X to Y ratio is extremely favorable. He gets paid F* You money to train for and play a game, and little else. Except to accommodate the media from time to time when asked to do so. Doesn't seem like such a terrible burden.Originally posted by eec212020:
Love it. He is paid to play football, not to give interviews.
We already covered those.Originally posted by Blue2010:
Aren't there real issues in the world worth paying attention to?
I understand he signed a contract. He is following the rules of his contract. He isn't paid to give interviews, he is paid to play football. I wish more NFL players would follow his example.Originally posted by JuleZ '02 HEEL:
Yeah, except for that whole contract thing. You know, where he signs a piece of paper that says, "We'll pay you X, and you do Y." In his case his X to Y ratio is extremely favorable. He gets paid F* You money to train for and play a game, and little else. Except to accommodate the media from time to time when asked to do so. Doesn't seem like such a terrible burden.Originally posted by eec212020:
Love it. He is paid to play football, not to give interviews.
I'm not upset. I thought it was funny. It'd be even more funny if the NFL fined him again anyway.
But hey, I'm just here so I don't get fined.
Between 'Deflate-Gate' and Marshawn there will be X number more viewers than the usual amount . . some wanting the cheating Pats to lose and some wanting Marshawn to have a pitiful and embarrassing game.Originally posted by gteeitup:
an example of "social anxiety" imo, was ricky williams...this is an example of a guy that knows exactly how to create a buzz.
skittles, for f sake, skittles!
I'm just here to have some fun and take my mind off the world.Originally posted by Blue2010:
Why do people get so wrapped up in this douchbaggery? Aren't there real issues in the world worth paying attention to?
Thanks Cory, I didn't know the back story, but, figured he had a little animosity towards some reporter . .Originally posted by coryfly:
He got burned by a media guy in Buffalo so decided to hold it against all of the media. The media is full of idiots so in some way I understand. However, he is just toying with them for fun at this point. I find it silly and immature but many of these guys are so full of themselves they really don't give a crap anyway. I'm also not sure I really blame them. I also find the people that run the league bigger idiots than the players so anything that pisses them off I'm kind of for.