T. Brady: "When I suck, I'll retire."
September 2nd, 2014 at 11:20 PM ^
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September 2nd, 2014 at 11:26 PM ^
I'd expect from Tom Brady. I can't think of a single Michigan football player who more fully embodies the phrase "will to win".
Nobody can out-compete Tom Brady. Not humanly possible.
September 2nd, 2014 at 11:28 PM ^
Tom Brady: Greatest Living American
September 2nd, 2014 at 11:29 PM ^
September 2nd, 2014 at 11:31 PM ^
So never retiring.
This is going to ruin the idea he runs for President. Unless he can juggle President and NFL QB. Which he probably can.
September 2nd, 2014 at 11:37 PM ^
With leadership like his, Mt Rushmore better prepare for a 5th sculpture!
September 2nd, 2014 at 11:36 PM ^
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September 2nd, 2014 at 11:56 PM ^
If you like looking at Verlander's flaccid schlong, then yes, they're great.
September 3rd, 2014 at 12:02 AM ^
September 3rd, 2014 at 12:31 AM ^
Does any part of you think it wrong to view private pictures that were obtained through an egregious and felonious invasion of privacy?
September 3rd, 2014 at 12:51 AM ^
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September 3rd, 2014 at 7:49 AM ^
September 3rd, 2014 at 8:14 AM ^
September 3rd, 2014 at 8:34 AM ^
If you don't want naked pictures to show up anywhere, Don't take them! It's not that hard.
I agree with LordG that it was an invasion of privacy and wrong, but I feel I've really come up with a great solution. You're welcome, hot gorgeous people.
September 3rd, 2014 at 9:02 AM ^
So I just discovered the person who thinks "super fabulous" means "shitty victim-blaming."
September 3rd, 2014 at 12:16 PM ^
I noticed the mainstream media playing-up the "this is victim blaming" angle, and it appears that people are biting hard on this attempt to create that sentiment.
But really, just knowing what happens when data is transferred between internet endpoints, knowing that the NSA has access to all of our iDevice related data (as we've been informed), and being aware of all the massive network security breaches big data and finacial services companies have been experiencing, it is pretty stupid.
The proper metaphor is using a bargain bike lock from Walmart to lock your bicycle up on the sidewalk in New York City. Yeah, some thief stole your bike, you're the victim, and that's a shitty thing you didn't deserve, but you still should've known better. It's negligence.
The reason the mainstream media is playing-up the "this is victim blaming" angle is to play down the "using big technology products and big data services isn't secure" angle on behalf of their big technology and big data service advertisers (you know, where their revenue come from).
September 3rd, 2014 at 1:23 PM ^
Enjoyed the read.
September 3rd, 2014 at 1:48 PM ^
Your advertiser theory on why some people are upset at the victim blaming may hold some water, but really it is used so often whenever someone's privacy or agency is violated (including the stolen property analogy).
It is particularly common when someone is sexually assaulted when leaving a bar or at a party. For example: "Maybe you shouldn't have gotten drunk." or "Maybe you shouldn't have gone to a frat house. What did you expect?" and of course "If I walked around a bad neighborhood flashing my money, I should expect to be robbed!"
Maybe you don't think something similarly bad could happen to you, maybe you have trouble empathizing. I really don't think either are a good excuse to give out unsolicited and unhelpful advice.
September 3rd, 2014 at 3:43 PM ^
for my admittedly snarky/trying to be funny comment re: what I thought was an obvious knock on cyber security. Sorry bloggers!
**I would like to add that I would never, ever blame any victim of a sexual assault. No victim contributes to their assault. I will stand by "just be careful of what you put in cyber space", which is how I initially should have worded it.
September 3rd, 2014 at 9:06 AM ^
September 3rd, 2014 at 9:21 AM ^
I don't think that's at all the same thing. And I guess it is a bit obnoxious of me to say don't do the naked pic thing, but that's one of the main things we teach our kids about internet and cell phone, right? There's sadly no privacy in the stuff we put into cyber space. I wish it was safe, but it's not. So buy a polaroid, If those still exist.
September 3rd, 2014 at 9:39 AM ^
I don't like the idea of comparing a person to an object, but this is probably the first time I've heard this analogy defending the victim instead of blaming them for being victimized.
September 3rd, 2014 at 9:08 AM ^
but apply it to more than just my collection of hot, gorgeous selfies. In order to defeat potential criminals that want to take my stuff I will no longer own stuff. Take that ne'er-do-wells!
September 3rd, 2014 at 9:26 AM ^
only applies to naked pics. Also, if you don't own stuff, you will be naked and then all over the internet, thereby defeating my fabulous solution! wait, are you saying my fabulous solution is not so fabulous???!??
September 3rd, 2014 at 9:46 AM ^
Yes I do think your solution speaks to an unheathy attitude towards privacy as well as personal possessions. To deleve deeper would most likely violate the sanctity of this here sports blog, so I hope we can leave it at that.
Come to think of it I don't know how this conversation started...I blame SamdrussBLUE.
September 3rd, 2014 at 10:04 AM ^
I think it's more of my love/hate relationship toward cyberspace and all things technology.
and, edit, I do not translate well to print!
September 3rd, 2014 at 9:48 AM ^
(written by someone who no body wants to see naked)
September 3rd, 2014 at 1:17 PM ^
I feel like it's a total invasion of privacy, but I would be lying if I said that I didn't look at those pics. In this day and age, if you don't want stuff like that getting out, don't take the pics in the first place. That has nothing to with blaming the victim, it's just the reality of our society today. People on this board always crack me up with this supposed moral high ground. Also, I find it hilarious that these hollywood elitists can push every big government agenda, support NSA spying, but then throw a hissy fit when something like this happens.
September 2nd, 2014 at 11:42 PM ^
So he's going to play until he's 60?
September 2nd, 2014 at 11:53 PM ^
September 2nd, 2014 at 11:59 PM ^
Damn that's a much better plan than my wife's, who tells me she'll suck once she retires...
September 3rd, 2014 at 12:11 AM ^
September 3rd, 2014 at 8:01 AM ^
If she doesn't suck then she'll have to eat a lemon every day until she does. Problem solved.
September 3rd, 2014 at 8:09 AM ^
It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.
September 3rd, 2014 at 9:34 AM ^
composing that one, or just replaying the track while you copied down the words?
September 3rd, 2014 at 10:47 AM ^
"Luke, I am your father", they just stay with you forever.
September 3rd, 2014 at 10:24 AM ^
September 3rd, 2014 at 11:22 AM ^
Can you imagine the recruiting if Tom B. was on the coaching staff some day?
September 3rd, 2014 at 12:08 PM ^
Featuring Mrs. Brady's Famous Churrascaria?
September 3rd, 2014 at 12:26 PM ^
Good call. I heard somewhere Peyton Manning figured he could play until he was 42 or 43, which makes sense for a QB. Figure Tom has a couple more years if they can keep him healthy.