Things you hate about the opposing team
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One of the great things about a 7 game series is that it gives you ample time to find idiosyncracies in the opposing teams players that drive you nuckin' futs. Now, for the record-- I am 'usually' a St. Louis Cardinals fan. I lived in Webster Groves from age 8 to 12, my favorite team of all time is the 1982 Cards, and anytime the Cards are in the postseason I root for them.
Except for now. I've lived in (actually, near) the 'D' since 1984, so the Tigers are 'my team' now for all intents and purposes. Which means I've logged a few hours in the past week carefully cataloguing (sp?) the little things that I cannot stand about the Cardinals. The list is becoming long, but here are my top three.
1) I cannot stand the fact that Tony LaRussa is wearing sunglasses. What, is he Corey Hart's step dad? And why is he wearing batting gloves?
2) I've decided that I loathe David Eckstein. Why is he choking up on the bat when the count is 0-0? Dude-- if the 33 oz. bat is TOO HEAVY FOR YOUR WEENIE ASS then GET A SHORTER ONE!
3) I never knew that Scott Rolen and Mikhail Baryshnikov were separated at birth. What is the deal with that toe tapping deal every time he comes to the plate? Would somebody PLEASE tell him that this is Busch Stadium, not The Cotton Club?
Anyway. I'm a little embarrassed that it's come to this, but what's the fun in being a sports fan if you can't act like an idiot now and then? I only hope I can get all this nonsense out of my system before my son is old enough to realize what a doofus his dad is. But while we're on the topic-- What are some of the quirks you've seen from 'the opposing team' that you grew to hate in series' past? It doesn't have to be baseball. For example, as a Pistons fan I was ready to cut off MJ's tongue by late 1992. If you feel like sounding off, please do it!!
Except for now. I've lived in (actually, near) the 'D' since 1984, so the Tigers are 'my team' now for all intents and purposes. Which means I've logged a few hours in the past week carefully cataloguing (sp?) the little things that I cannot stand about the Cardinals. The list is becoming long, but here are my top three.
1) I cannot stand the fact that Tony LaRussa is wearing sunglasses. What, is he Corey Hart's step dad? And why is he wearing batting gloves?
2) I've decided that I loathe David Eckstein. Why is he choking up on the bat when the count is 0-0? Dude-- if the 33 oz. bat is TOO HEAVY FOR YOUR WEENIE ASS then GET A SHORTER ONE!
3) I never knew that Scott Rolen and Mikhail Baryshnikov were separated at birth. What is the deal with that toe tapping deal every time he comes to the plate? Would somebody PLEASE tell him that this is Busch Stadium, not The Cotton Club?
Anyway. I'm a little embarrassed that it's come to this, but what's the fun in being a sports fan if you can't act like an idiot now and then? I only hope I can get all this nonsense out of my system before my son is old enough to realize what a doofus his dad is. But while we're on the topic-- What are some of the quirks you've seen from 'the opposing team' that you grew to hate in series' past? It doesn't have to be baseball. For example, as a Pistons fan I was ready to cut off MJ's tongue by late 1992. If you feel like sounding off, please do it!!
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<< <i>One of the great things about a 7 game series is that it gives you ample time to find idiosyncracies in the opposing teams players that drive you nuckin' futs. Now, for the record-- I am 'usually' a St. Louis Cardinals fan. I lived in Webster Groves from age 8 to 12, my favorite team of all time is the 1982 Cards, and anytime the Cards are in the postseason I root for them.
Except for now. I've lived in (actually, near) the 'D' since 1984, so the Tigers are 'my team' now for all intents and purposes. Which means I've logged a few hours in the past week carefully cataloguing (sp?) the little things that I cannot stand about the Cardinals. The list is becoming long, but here are my top three.
1) I cannot stand the fact that Tony LaRussa is wearing sunglasses. What, is he Corey Hart's step dad? And why is he wearing batting gloves?
2) I've decided that I loathe David Eckstein. Why is he choking up on the bat when the count is 0-0? Dude-- if the 33 oz. bat is TOO HEAVY FOR YOUR WEENIE ASS then GET A SHORTER ONE!
3) I never knew that Scott Rolen and Mikhail Baryshnikov were separated at birth. What is the deal with that toe tapping deal every time he comes to the plate? Would somebody PLEASE tell him that this is Busch Stadium, not The Cotton Club?
Anyway. I'm a little embarrassed that it's come to this, but what's the fun in being a sports fan if you can't act like an idiot now and then? I only hope I can get all this nonsense out of my system before my son is old enough to realize what a doofus his dad is. But while we're on the topic-- What are some of the quirks you've seen from 'the opposing team' that you grew to hate in series' past? It doesn't have to be baseball. For example, as a Pistons fan I was ready to cut off MJ's tongue by late 1992. If you feel like sounding off, please do it!! >>
Dude, Brandon Inge's facial hair is so freakin' gay.
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<< <i>One of the great things about a 7 game series is that it gives you ample time to find idiosyncracies in the opposing teams players that drive you nuckin' futs. Now, for the record-- I am 'usually' a St. Louis Cardinals fan. I lived in Webster Groves from age 8 to 12, my favorite team of all time is the 1982 Cards, and anytime the Cards are in the postseason I root for them.
Except for now. I've lived in (actually, near) the 'D' since 1984, so the Tigers are 'my team' now for all intents and purposes. Which means I've logged a few hours in the past week carefully cataloguing (sp?) the little things that I cannot stand about the Cardinals. The list is becoming long, but here are my top three.
1) I cannot stand the fact that Tony LaRussa is wearing sunglasses. What, is he Corey Hart's step dad? And why is he wearing batting gloves?
2) I've decided that I loathe David Eckstein. Why is he choking up on the bat when the count is 0-0? Dude-- if the 33 oz. bat is TOO HEAVY FOR YOUR WEENIE ASS then GET A SHORTER ONE!
3) I never knew that Scott Rolen and Mikhail Baryshnikov were separated at birth. What is the deal with that toe tapping deal every time he comes to the plate? Would somebody PLEASE tell him that this is Busch Stadium, not The Cotton Club?
Anyway. I'm a little embarrassed that it's come to this, but what's the fun in being a sports fan if you can't act like an idiot now and then? I only hope I can get all this nonsense out of my system before my son is old enough to realize what a doofus his dad is. But while we're on the topic-- What are some of the quirks you've seen from 'the opposing team' that you grew to hate in series' past? It doesn't have to be baseball. For example, as a Pistons fan I was ready to cut off MJ's tongue by late 1992. If you feel like sounding off, please do it!! >>
Dude, Brandon Inge's facial hair is so freakin' gay. >>
LOL! Agreed, that soul patch has got to go.
Last night, that weenie hit a 100 mph into left center for a double to put the Cards ahead for good. LaRussa said last night that this weenie is the toughest player he has ever seen in a uniform.
As for the Tigers, I haven't really picked up on anything that annoys me.
Shane
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LOL! Agreed, that soul patch has got to go. >>
Ditto for Spezio's dyed red patch. Does he go in public looking like that?
<< <i>Boo,
Last night, that weenie hit a 100 mph into left center for a double to put the Cards ahead for good. LaRussa said last night that this weenie is the toughest player he has ever seen in a uniform.
As for the Tigers, I haven't really picked up on anything that annoys me. >>
Please. This is supposed to be a tongue in cheek thread about silly little things you end up hating about an opposing team-- not a referendum on the weenie's talent as a baseall player.
Anyway, here's a 'starter list' of things Cards fans may be sick and tired of seeing from the Tigers.
1) Inge's soul patch has (rightfully) already gotten a vote.
2) The fact that Jim Leyland wears cleats.
3) Magglio Ordonez's hair style.
4) Kenny Rogers' fist pumping theatrics after he strikes out a Cardinal with a doctored baseball
I'm sure Cardinal fans could expand this list considerably, but hey-- you gotta start somewhere!
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<< <i>Boo,
Last night, that weenie hit a 100 mph into left center for a double to put the Cards ahead for good. LaRussa said last night that this weenie is the toughest player he has ever seen in a uniform.
As for the Tigers, I haven't really picked up on anything that annoys me. >>
Please. This is supposed to be a tongue in cheek thread about silly little things you end up hating about an opposing team-- not a referendum on the weenie's talent as a baseall player.
Anyway, here's a 'starter list' of things Cards fans may be sick and tired of seeing from the Tigers.
1) Inge's soul patch has (rightfully) already gotten a vote.
2) The fact that Jim Leyland wears cleats.
3) Magglio Ordonez's hair style.
4) Kenny Rogers' fist pumping theatrics after he strikes out a Cardinal with a doctored baseball
I'm sure Cardinal fans could expand this list considerably, but hey-- you gotta start somewhere! >>
How about the team I pull for - what about Ronnie Belliards girlie 'fro sticking out of the bottom of his hat? That was silly looking.
What about Garciaparra's pre-pitch ritual. What the heck is he doing?
Shane
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<< <i>Boo,
Last night, that weenie hit a 100 mph into left center for a double to put the Cards ahead for good. LaRussa said last night that this weenie is the toughest player he has ever seen in a uniform.
As for the Tigers, I haven't really picked up on anything that annoys me. >>
Please. This is supposed to be a tongue in cheek thread about silly little things you end up hating about an opposing team-- not a referendum on the weenie's talent as a baseall player.
Anyway, here's a 'starter list' of things Cards fans may be sick and tired of seeing from the Tigers.
1) Inge's soul patch has (rightfully) already gotten a vote.
2) The fact that Jim Leyland wears cleats.
3) Magglio Ordonez's hair style.
4) Kenny Rogers' fist pumping theatrics after he strikes out a Cardinal with a doctored baseball
I'm sure Cardinal fans could expand this list considerably, but hey-- you gotta start somewhere! >>
How about the team I pull for - what about Ronnie Belliards girlie 'fro sticking out of the bottom of his hat? That was silly looking.
What about Garciaparra's pre-pitch ritual. What the heck is he doing? >>
LOL! I'm actually a strange fan of the Belliard 'do, although yeah-- I can see how someone might get sick of looking at that mop.
Garciaparra's thing with the batting gloves makes Dodger's games almost unwatchable for me. I'm a big Nomar fan, but that does get irritating. Kind of like watching Sergio Garcia line up a golf shot---- just hit the ball already!!
<< <i>A flame tattoo going up your glove hand. >>
who has that?
Shane
<< <i>A flame tattoo going up your glove hand. >>
Agreed. That is unspeakably lame.