It makes a little difference since Manning owns several Distributorships. Still not right, but people do like to brag about their products. Peyton's commercials don't bother me.
Oh, I agree - just not blaming Cam for it. It is a pretty commonly used phrase because such an influential figure "penned" it. Many agree with the thought, not giving it enough thought.
It is commonly used but I'm not sure Lombardi meant it to look like today's generation definition of it.
Like I said, I wouldn't handle it the way he did, as I was raised differently as well. But the reality is that he's simply expected to say a few things because we've come to expect it. He was hurting because he lost and he wears his emotions on his sleeve.
Wondering if you meant accept or except. Except as in making an exception, or accept as in, consent.
Are you suggesting that if the reporters asked better questions that Cam would have stayed? There may have been a reason they were asking him third-grade level questions..
No idea. I doubt it, but there's no way the stupid questions they always ask helped.
THIS. I am able to identify so much with this. The thing with that moment, right after the game, is that it isn't just some casual Week 6 post-game interview where only your diehard fans are watching to hear what you say. This was a time for him to truly be a leader and a beacon to all his team's fans and supporters. To take it on the chin and vow to work harder and be back next year to capture the win. Everybody who rooted for the Panther's (and everybody who watched the game) was watching him and looking for something to hold onto. I would feel disappointed and ashamed after that conference if I was a Panther's fan (I'm more masochistic and cheer for the Saints). Feel however you need to - but the truth is, you are paid to play an emotional game and you are paid to be the face of this program and you are expected to set an example that your teammates, your fans, and kids can aspire too.
I agree but these are 2 separate issues IMO. Cam Newton, or any player in the NFL, is a paid professional and contractually obligated to provide the media availability at certain times - one of those times being after a game. This is why last year Marshawn Lynch (of the Seahawks) showed up to his press conference and answered every question with the statement, "I'm just here so I don't get fined." I'm not saying that what Marshawn did is better than what Cam did but at least he showed up and made his appearance for the allotted time. The point you raise about the media asking inane questions is legitimate. However, the media obligation isn't contingent on the quality of question being asked..
Yes, definitely accept. Thanks for the clarification. I accept that I made a blunder except I give partial blame to ADHD!
I think the fumble is what we will remember him for in the Super Bowl, and that the hoodie interview will be forgotten, due to age. But not jumping on that ball is defining to the core.
Unless he wins a SB, I probably won't remember him for his NFL career. I still think of him as a college QB.
That's good to know from someone else, because in reality, he was about to be proclaimed the "Face of the NFL" if he had won.
