Grasping Adulthood

nfloffseason:

Must Read: “Kyle Williams, Concussions, And The Nature Of The Beast” - SBNation’s Andrew Sharp tells it how it is. 

Jaquian Williams, the Giants cornerback who forced Williams’ second fumble, said afterward, “We knew he had four concussions, so that was our biggest thing, was to take him outta the game.”

So the Giants were purposely targeting Williams because of his concussion history? That makes me sick and almost turns me off of football completely. 

As a sports fan that’s played football and many other contact sports, like many others, I’ve always maintained that one day, when I have kids, I’d love to submerge them into sports and cheer them on. But reading things like this scares the crap out of me. Human beings intentionally going after others in an attempt to injure them (and in this case, a very serious injury) in hopes of winning a game? Disgusting.  

If you’re a football fan or a fan of sports in general or just a parent, read the entire article, it’s worth all of your time. 

@Suga_Shane

A worthy read. As a 49ers fan that was screaming I HATE KYLE WILLIAMS for the past 48 hours, I can finally say No, I don’t hate you bro. Less hatred in the heart. Besides, now I just feel bad for him.

And the AFC West continues to fuck me in the ass when it comes to fantasy. I can’t catch a break! I keep choosing the wrong teams to start. Fuck you Fantasy Experts. You guys don’t know shit. Where the fuck did you come from Denarious Moore? Oakland D can go HAM on San Diego but plays like shit to Denver and KC? And Philip Rivers…we won’t even go there. OK, I take that back. He was adequate at best. Hi O-line must hate him though. Note to self: Stop choosing to start AFC West defenses. It is just disappointment waiting to happen.

OK, rant is done. Carry on. Happy Veteran’s Day. Happy 11/11/11 because apparently the retail community has helped it become yet another commercial holiday.

(Source: theagonyofdefeat)

russbengtson:

“Darth Vader is a punk compared to Al Davis.” — Hunter S. Thompson

The Raiders owner passed away today at the age of 82. Go easy on God, Al.

(via sportscentr)

fantasybuddha:

I know it’s a little belated, but condolences nonetheless to Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher from the Fantasy Buddha blog for the loss of his mother, Levoyda Lenard, on Monday.

Personally speaking, I lost my father four years ago and it had life-changing adverse ramifications on me that extended for well over a year. So for Urlacher to summon the inner strength to go out and compete against the New Orleans Saints alongside his Bears teammates just one day after his mother’s funeral is unimaginable to me. Unimaginable, but extremely impressive and honorable. You can’t help but root for Urlacher in this trying time for him and his family.

fantasybuddha:

The Wu-Tang Clan said it best with “Protect Ya Neck”, but now it applies to Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.

Reports have The Sheriff on the sidelines for another two to three months after having a third surgical procedure this morning on his injured neck.

Is it just me, or should Indy just shut Manning down for the entire season and let him get back to 100% for 2012?

Personal Fantasy Rant: How the fuck is Kevin Kolb gonna hold up my fantasy team?!?!?!? MOTHER FUCK.