Colt McCoy Speaks to Media, Sports a New Beard
by Chris Pokorny on Dec 29, 2011 8:07 PM EST
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PrintCleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy finally spoke to the media on Thursday. He really was not able to comment much on how close he is to being cleared to practice, and he basically offered no comment on the hit he took from linebacker James Harrison or how the situation was handled that night. Perhaps the most revealing tidbit from the media's time with McCoy was the way he looked: the second-year man out of Texas was sporting a full-grown beard.
McCoy reiterated what head coach Pat Shurmur has been saying the past couple of days: he is making progress, but his status for Sunday's finale against the Steelers is still up-in-the-air. "I know I'm making progress each and every day, and I'd do anything to be out there and play with them this weekend," McCoy said. "I'd love to. We'll see."
McCoy also stressed that he wants to be the guy moving forward:
"I love this place," McCoy said. "I want to be here. I want to be part of the resurrection of the Browns. That's what I'm here for. Aside from that, I don't know anything else."
Shurmur said that he has not yet ruled McCoy out for the finale. When asked when the cutoff for McCoy would be, he said the following:
"Typically, you wait and see if they can come back and practice and you evaluate how they looked in practice, we’ll see. Somewhere before Saturday I would imagine."
It's still not looking good for McCoy, but you never know. Shurmur has been an advocate of putting the top guy on the depth chart into action if they are healthy, and for all we know, McCoy could be cleared to play over the next two days.
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“I love this place,” McCoy said. “I want to be here. I want to be part of the resurrection of the Browns. That’s what I’m here for. Aside from that, I don’t know anything else.”
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by The Licensed Optimist on Dec 29, 2011 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
It eats away at my Brown and Orange heart also. This kid legitimately cares, and is willing to do anything within the rules to make our team successful. This is the type of motivation that inspires me to be great at what I’m doing with my new Navy career. It’s not often you see this sort of commitment coming from a person with no prior background with their organization. Would Luck or Griffin be as motivated to succeed for our team as McCoy is?
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 29, 2011 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
Lots of pro athletes make promises to cities to garner support and more fans, but Coly seems like he truly means it and wants it. The only way I’d believe it more is if he was a Cleveland native as well. He’s definitely got the heart, dedication, and leadership. I hope a full offseason and a true #1 WR that he can do it.
Even Doug Dieken admits Joe Thomas is the real #73
Because they haven’t bled with us. They don’t know the pain like Colt and the rest of us do.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 30, 2011 12:52 AM EST up reply actions
Colt bled for what, 21 games? does that make his passion and stand-upness so infinitely more powerful?
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He’s had to put up with people like you. Probably put an extra 5 years on his age.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 30, 2011 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
Okay, I admit that was a bit harsh, but yes it means more to me than some rookie.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 30, 2011 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
I really don’t give a crap anymore, your Colt apologist shtick has gotten really annoying after that harsh comment that was WAY out of line.
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Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
PWNAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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? Okay…Anyway, accept my apology or don’t. We know where we both stand on the topic so there’s no reason to continue the debate.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 31, 2011 2:54 AM EST up reply actions
in case you guys ever meet IRL and plan on being bff?
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
Will you be my BFF? The one requirement is that you never talk about lacrosse again.
Even Doug Dieken admits Joe Thomas is the real #73
thanks for the apology. I was probably a bit harsher than I needed to be after that, probably because I was annoyed at the whole nature of the argument.
I just wanted to say PWNAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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you rang?
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by pwndabear on Dec 31, 2011 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I want to believe him, and if he really means it he can come into camp next year just chomping at the bit to keep his job, after having worked extensively on his footwork and arm strength, and having the playbook thoroughly memorized. He can fight off a first-rounder if we draft one.
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I’ll tell you what, I like Colt and I hope they stick with him going forward, but if they play him and then Harrison gives him another concussion, then it will destroy what little credibility that Shurmur has left. Harrison is nothing but a dirty thug, and if Colt plays, then Harrison will be gunning for him.
I would hope that hypothetically if that travesty occurred (that Harrison repeated his actions, not that Shurmur decides to start McCoy) that the NFL would seriously consider banning Harrison for a year. There is no excuse at all for that to happen again. Harrison would be 100% at fault. You can hardly blame the coach for starting a player if he’s medically cleared by the staff.
I don’t expect McCoy to play at all though, even if he is cleared by staff by Saturday.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 29, 2011 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
I said it before in the other thread, but I expect the same thing. My dad isn’t one of the guys in charge of clearing him and has nothing to do with concussions, but he figured they would play it safe with Colt after the debacle of playing him concussed.
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Harrison will try to give anyone on the field with the ball a head injury on every play. That’s how he rolls.
by woodsmeister on Dec 30, 2011 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
DAMMIT! You beat me to the story on the beard!
It looks awesome.
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by SpecialBrownie on Dec 29, 2011 10:31 PM EST reply actions
Picture?
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 30, 2011 12:52 AM EST up reply actions
You still rockin your beard? I still got mine.
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by North Coast Flea on Dec 30, 2011 1:10 AM EST up reply actions
Shaved on the 22. Shaved it into a handlebar though. YEAHHHHHH.
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by SpecialBrownie on Dec 30, 2011 1:12 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I’m gonna start calling you Flacco.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 30, 2011 5:18 PM EST up reply actions
Are you having a bully day?
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by North Coast Flea on Dec 30, 2011 6:04 PM EST up reply actions
McCoy looked like he’d lost weight at his news conference. Awfully thin in the face. Anybody else catch that?
Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war
That’s what a beard does honestly. That’s why people never notice my double chin
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by SpecialBrownie on Dec 30, 2011 1:13 AM EST up reply actions
Personally I say we trade Griffin III to the Redskins for their 1st rounder (5-7) plus this years 2nd round pick and next years first rounder. One can only dream. :-)
Thats not a bad idea if we wanted to wait for Barkley
by macdowellm03 on Dec 30, 2011 1:59 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
“There are two things I can control: One, I can control how hard I work, how hard I prepare. And the second one is I can control how I feel. I want to be here. I love this city. I love my teammates. I’ll do anything. I want to be here, so after that, speculation has never gotten me anywhere. I’m a factual guy. That’s all I’ve got.”
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Pressed later in the interview if he has a sense of how things will go, he said: “I want to be part of the resurrection of the Browns. That’s what I’m here for. Aside from that, I don’t know anything else.”
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He repeatedly said the Browns’ medical staff shouldn’t be maligned for how it handled things on the sidelines in Pittsburgh.
“Their first priority is safety of the players. I think if you asked anybody in this locker room, they’re pro health for the players,” McCoy said. “What I can tell you is our medical staff does an outstanding job, and that should never be in question.”
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McCoy said he’s not afraid his dad’s comments to The Plain Dealer damaged his relationship with the Browns… “I have talked to my dad and I have addressed some things with my dad, and what we talk about I’m going to keep private and keep that between us.” he said.
This is the kind of player its easy for me to get behind and stay behind, unless and until it becomes clear that he is not legitimate starting QB material. At this point that is not clear to me at all, and to the contrary I still firmly believe he has what it takes.
The McCoy supporters around here (and I know there are plenty of them) have been shouted down and largely silenced since his concussion. But I’m still solidly in his corner and make no apologies and I plan to stay there until someone comes along and manages to take the starter position away from him.
I certainly wouldn’t blame H&H if they drafted RG3. In fact it would probably be a good move regardless of what happens with McCoy. I wouldn’t necessarily blame them if they made a play for Luck although I’d be very disappointed if they trade away our entire draft and bet the farm on him.
But I want to see some solid talent built up around McCoy because I firmly believe with a deeper, more talented and experienced supporting cast, and with an actual full offseason and preseason McCoy’s got what it takes to take the Browns to the next level.
That was my understanding.
by burntorangeandbrown on Dec 30, 2011 11:24 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I agree with you that he deserves a full offseason and a true #1 WR to throw to. It’s just hard to stay excited after how things look at the moment. After the draft we’ll know what direction H&H want to go in. If they want to stick with Coly, I’ll support him fully. If they go with RGIII or someone else, then I’ll wish he could have done better for us since he’s an awesome guy, but I’ll still move on. It’s loyalty to the team, not to a player.
Even Doug Dieken admits Joe Thomas is the real #73
It’s loyalty to the team, not to a player
Yes, this is the bottom line. Then again, most of you know my story. I want to see the Browns come back like the Packers did. But I can’t sit here and honestly talk about loyalty like you guys who’ve been long time or life-long Cleveland fans. Since I was a kid I never really “had a team” – never lived in a region with a pro sports franchise, so I guess I’m a different kind of fan than most of you guys. So yes, I do have a tendency to pull for certain players, and certain types of players. Perhaps down the road I’ll have that “team loyalty” that you guys have. In a way I envy that. Hell I wish the St. Louis Cardinals had never been uprooted and flown to Arizona when I was a young teen…
(/END chapter 6 of “tumbleweed sports fan” life story lamentations)
That was my understanding.
by burntorangeandbrown on Dec 30, 2011 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
It’s tough to find a team without a local one unless they have a lot of players you like. Even tougher if that team is a contender since you’ll look like a bandwagon fan.
Even Doug Dieken admits Joe Thomas is the real #73
Exactly. I rooted for the Packers for years to “return to glory” – until they became kings of the hill, after which I became somewhat apathetic about them. I do like Rodgers and have respect for the Packers organization so I don’t mind seeing them keep winning, but its not the same now.
I rooted for the Saints when they finally dug themselves out of their perpetual pit of despair (and especially after Katrina…). I still admire and respect Drew Brees and don’t mind seeing them have continued success.
But I’m the opposite of a fair weather “bandwagon” fan. I lived in Texas for 25 years but always had a strong aversion to the Cowboys – “America’s Team” (ugh). Dislike the Pittsburgh Steelers for a whole host of reasons which I won’t go into.
I just tend to like underdogs – both teams and players. Not sure why, but the fact that I grew up rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals football team, the Chicago Cubs, and the Southern Illinois Salukis basketball team might have something to do with it :-/
That was my understanding.
by burntorangeandbrown on Dec 30, 2011 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
Nobody is shouting you down or silencing you. You’re as welcome to participate as anyone. In fact it would be nice to hear from the Keep Colt Camp a little more often now. The only person silencing you is your self.
Point taken. There have been a number of comments on recent threads though, which I’m going to refrain from quoting here. Suffice to say if you aren’t “getting with the program” these days, you’ve got 12 people jumping down your throat for stating your opinion and maybe one or two sheepish comments in vague agreement….
That was my understanding.
by burntorangeandbrown on Dec 30, 2011 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
I’m still here, buddy. I’ve decided that I’m not going to buy the Thomas or the Otto Graham jersey as I stated in the Christmas gift thread. I’m just going to wait until draft time and if the Browns are smart enough not to get another 1st round QB then a McCoy jersey it is!
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 30, 2011 5:26 PM EST up reply actions
But I want to see some solid talent built up around McCoy because I firmly believe with a deeper, more talented and experienced supporting cast, and with an actual full offseason and preseason McCoy’s got what it takes to take the Browns to the next level.
If McCoy played for the Steelers, and his performance mimicked what he’s done here in cleveland, would you be as optimistic about his talent level? Would you think he had what it took to take the steelers back to the super bowl, or would you be more realistic and believe that his inability to throw deep, make accurate short throws and make smart decisions is a downgrade from Big Ben?
Browns fans need to stop putting on this delusional mask which forces them to hope and pray for improvements mediocre players. You see all of these successful teams with nothing but the best players at key positions, but yet we continue to put this dumb faith in players like McCoy who can’t even hit a WR in the numbers from 5 yards away.
You can be emotional and put all your faith into the feel-good player all you want, but us fans here in this world called “two winning seasons since expansion” would simply like the player who is great, or who at least can compare the players in our own damn division.
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 30, 2011 6:20 PM EST up reply actions
would you be more realistic
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…would simply like the player who is great
Would that it were so simple. You might “simply like a great QB”, but having an unrealistic fantasy about winning a QB lottery won’t make it happen. They don’t grow on trees. They typically struggle through a couple of years. And after plenty of hard knocks, some good coaching, a couple of breaks and shit ton of hard work, the greatness begins to emerge.
My faith isn’t dumb or emotional. I’ve seen enough to believe that McCoy has what it takes to be great.
That was my understanding.
by burntorangeandbrown on Dec 30, 2011 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
after the stars and the moon align, we just may have a great QB
That’s essentially what you are saying in your post.
The best chance to be successful in this league is to have a good QB. So yes, I would continue to play the QB lottery until we land that franchise player. And I will not settle for a mediocre one until then.
I could understand sticking with an underperforming QB if he at least has the fundamentals like a great arm, physical superiority and good mental skills. But Colt hasn’t exhibited those on a consistent basis. So with the situation we’re in now, what you want to do is go against the odd with nothing. If this were poker; you have seven deuce in your hand, you got nothing on the flop, but yet you want to call an all in bet with nothing but the hopes and prayers you catch runners on the turn and river cards.
I don’t think it’s that difficult to find a QB that will improve your team. It happened for three teams on the last draft alone. The problem is that GM’s are about as good of talent evaluators as we are sometimes, and they get caught up on the same things we do and over-look flaws or put them in the wrong systems. But I would still prefer they take chances on worthy players than sitting back and trying to make wine out of water
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 30, 2011 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
I certainly wouldn’t blame H&H if they drafted RG3. In fact it would probably be a good move regardless of what happens with McCoy.
Just pointing out – as I said above (quoted) I don’t have any problem with drafting a QB. However I also believe (as I said above) that trading away our entire next two drafts on a gamble that Andrew Luck is the next Aaron Rodgers is a bad idea. All I’m saying is I want to see some upgrades across the board and not bet the frigging house on one guy.
I also believe McCoy has the potential to become an elite QB. I admit that my opinion on this is somewhat subjective, but I sincerely believe he has it.
I’ll also point out that in his most recent press conference, Shurmur made the following statement (on “how he would characterize McCoy’s season”): “I think he improved quite a bit from the first game to the last game he played in”.
I agree with this, and I think it is a revealing admission and supports comments I’ve made along the same lines. I also think that it is a very good sign that McCoy was able to bounce back and show improvement after having to trudge through the first half of the season with a work in progress shambles of an offense and offensive system he had to work with. Hell we almost beat the damned Steelers on their own turf a few weeks ago, and I believe we would have won that game if Colt hadn’t had his head taken off by Harrison.
That was my understanding.
by burntorangeandbrown on Dec 30, 2011 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
The problem is that you have in this draft a prospect compared to Manning and Elway. You have a QB who is Vick with size and strength. Who do you have down the road and how long are you going to wait to get them?
You may sincerely believe Colt is the guy. Muslims sincerely believe Mohammad is the guy, Christians sincerely believe Jesus is the guy, scientists sincerely believe Darwin is the guy. You can sincerely believe in all sorts of stuff, but after 22 games I don’t need to believe Colt is a franchise QB because he hasn’t shown anything to say he is one. I’ve seen the interviews, sure he’s heart warming nice kid who you want to believe in. I believe in making pro level passes and I haven’t really seen enough of them to think he’s the guy.
Not to get in a holy war, but scientist hardly think Darwin is “the guy” as compared to the religious groups you mention. Anyone who follows science, not just scientists, think of Darwin as a great mind and something of a revolutionist, but nothing on the lines of a messiah or prophet.
I know it’s silly to make a reply to your comment like this in a place like this, but I simply can’t help but say something since you brought it up. Carry on.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 31, 2011 2:49 AM EST up reply actions
I also believe McCoy has the potential to become an elite QB.
why do you believe this? What allows him to have a better chance than Wallace or even Brady Quinn?
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 31, 2011 1:26 AM EST up reply actions
Wallace is a 9 year veteran and hit his ceiling years ago. Apples and oranges.
I probably don’t know enough about Brady Quinn to make a fair assessment, but from what I’ve seen of him he has nowhere near the potential of McCoy – this is just a “doesn’t pass the eye test” subjective opinion though. As I said…
I also believe McCoy has the potential to become an elite QB. I admit that my opinion on this is somewhat subjective, but I sincerely believe he has it.
Listen guys, I’d rather not beat a bunch of dead horses about whether “he can make the throw”, microscopic analyses of his performances from each game this season, etc. Suffice to say Shurmur has confirmed what I believe I’ve seen this year – he’s made steady improvement through the latter part of the season under impossibly difficult circumstances and with a ragtag work in progress team. I’ve seen McCoy at his best (last year against the Jets, etc.) and at his worst. As he works his way out of his “sophmore slump” and gets back to being his best, I believe he has a very high ceiling. He has yet to fail the eye test for me, and to the contrary I saw him showing some of his potential again down the stretch this year. I believe for him to do so was a major accomplishment, as many QBs don’t recover and start to break down mentally, which Colt hasn’t done.
I’m not going to try to persuade you to come around to my opinion. You’ve obviously set yours in concrete. I have my opinion, you have yours. Lets agree to disagree on McCoy.
That was my understanding.
by burntorangeandbrown on Dec 31, 2011 8:05 AM EST up reply actions
If we’re going to play this game of “IFs” then here’s one for you:
If Luck or Griffin is drafted and the staff decides to start them at the beginning of this season and they struggle just the same as McCoy has, would you be on the Barkley bandwagon for next season?
At what point do we give a young QB adequate time to develop?
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 31, 2011 2:44 AM EST up reply actions
I’d say if he hasn’t shown marked improvement by even halfway through of next year, there is a really good chance he doesn’t develop into much of anything.
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That’s fair. I still don’t think we should give up anything to draft Luck or Griffin. If either one happens to fall to us then I wouldn’t mind selecting them to sit behind McCoy. It’s just not reasonable to me to give up the sorts of value some of you are suggesting to get these guys in the draft when we have such a poor history of retaining quality high draft picks. We need as many as we can get.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 31, 2011 3:01 AM EST up reply actions
Honestly, I am indifferent. If we trade up for Luck, fine. If we sit tight and get Blackmon, RG3 also fine.
Either way, Colt does at least deserve a shot to start in 2012 and whether or not he is the starter for the long term, this team needs a high quality top-5 pick on offense.
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this team needs a high quality top-5 pick on offense.
That much I wholeheartedly agree with 100%.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 31, 2011 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
You’re going to give a top 5 pick more time because you believe they have the ceiling to get somewhere and you’ve invested a good deal of money in him. SF has given Alex Smith 7 years. I wouldn’t go that far but a minimum of 3-4. Most likely though you’ll know within the first year if the potential is there.
San Fransisco also gave up a lot more money to Alex Smith than we will with any of our draft picks from this point on.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 31, 2011 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
I like the look – but I’m sure we’ll soon be hearing Emily weigh in with her disapproval… :-/
That was my understanding.
by burntorangeandbrown on Dec 30, 2011 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
Don’t you think her opinion carries a little more weight about the look of a man?
by macdowellm03 on Dec 30, 2011 2:03 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Nah. I say keep the beard.
That was my understanding.
by burntorangeandbrown on Dec 30, 2011 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
Meh.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 31, 2011 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
Tequila gringo.
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by North Coast Flea on Dec 31, 2011 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
how is his shoulder beard so much darker than the rest of his hair?
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
Because it’s dyed. It’s what kids are into these days, dying shoulder beards and whatnot.
Even Doug Dieken admits Joe Thomas is the real #73
WTF is a shoulder beard? If you’re referring to his hair being brown and his beard being orange I’ll tell you that’s likely natural as me and the other men in my family are the same way.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 30, 2011 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
don’t put words in my mouth. i was talking about his shoulder beard.
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
Apparently this was just a lame joke that I blindly failed to realize. I thought you were being serious.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 31, 2011 2:51 AM EST up reply actions
I stated on one of these posts about how I’m as gullible as a blonde cheerleader. Now you guys believe me.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 31, 2011 2:52 AM EST up reply actions
He looks like he needs a wool knit cap and a flannel shirt.
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Dec 30, 2011 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
Whatever that thing he’s wearing is – looks like it might qualify as a flannel shirt. The wool knit cap would be a nice touch. Get a little of that lumberjack mojo going.
That was my understanding.
by burntorangeandbrown on Dec 30, 2011 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
Almost as good as mine. But luckily for him I have to shave every morning.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 30, 2011 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
Mine is right about there now. Going golfing in the morning and would hate to shave it.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 30, 2011 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
Make that two of us. I’ve got to get off my ass and get down to a nice little course down the road I played last year. I used to play a couple times a month down in Austin for years.
I’ve only played a couple rounds since I moved to NC. Sucks.
OT – did you guys watch Tiger’s win at the Chevron a few weeks ago?
I think he’s on his way back. I say he takes home the green jacket this year.
That was my understanding.
by burntorangeandbrown on Dec 31, 2011 8:18 AM EST up reply actions
OT but do you know the San Antonio area? The wife and I are going to be going down there in January to visit he Gramm. Just wondering what’s out there other than the Alamo and the Water park. We’re thinking about driving to Corpus Christi on one of the days to see the Gulf as neither of us has ever seen the ocean.
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by North Coast Flea on Dec 31, 2011 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
I lived in San Antonio for a couple of years when I first moved to Texas many years ago. I’ve been down a few times since. My wife and I went there for our honeymoon (after pretty much breaking the bank in Austin on the wedding festivities the honeymoon budget took a back seat).
Wow, where to begin. The Riverwalk is the first thing that comes to mind. Lots of good restaurants, very festive atmosphere. Wife and I stayed at a hotel on the Riverwalk on our honeymoon. If I visit San Antonio that’s generally the first place I want to go hang out.
Also – check out Market Square (“El Mercado” to the locals) near the Riverwalk. Its a big, traditional / historic Mexican shopping district and they have some festivals and exhibits, etc. You’ll get a taste of the Mexican culture and probably hear some really good music by some street performers.
I used to head down to the coast on occasion. We usually stayed on Mustang Island.
Its a strip of island about 15 miles outside of Corpus Christi – stretches between Corpus and the little coastal resort town of Port Aransas. Corpus isn’t a very nice city really, although there are a few interesting tourist sites. But if I were you I’d head to Corpus, then keep on driving over to Mustang Island and take the drive 15 miles up along the coast on up to Port Aransas. Hang out there at one of the great restaurants on the water and have some of the best shrimp and fish you’ve ever eaten. Oh – and get some fresh tiger shrimp (big, beautiful and delicious).
That was my understanding.
by burntorangeandbrown on Dec 31, 2011 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
BTW – while you’re in Corpus, I would recommend checking out a couple of tourist attractions. The USS Lexington (WWII aircraft carrier – sits on the bay, has a museum, etc. – very cool). Also the Texas State Aquarium is pretty amazing.
I believe the aquarium is located very close to the Lexington on the bay there, so you could see both without having to spend the whole day in Corpus if you wanted. Maybe go there early then head out toward Mustang Island….
That was my understanding.
by burntorangeandbrown on Dec 31, 2011 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
Dammit, now you’ve got me dreaming about a plate of grilled tiger shrimp :-/
That was my understanding.
by burntorangeandbrown on Dec 31, 2011 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
*her Gramm. My wife definitely isn’t a he.
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Dec 31, 2011 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
Now that’s the face of a Cleveland Brown.
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by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 31, 2011 2:53 AM EST up reply actions
Call it a mustache+.
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Dec 31, 2011 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t recall anyone with a mustache.
Honor. Courage. Commitment.
by Brownsbacker488 on Dec 31, 2011 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Dec 31, 2011 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Whoa. Dieken thinks he’s played his last game as a Brown due to Brad’s feedback to front office. Hope he’s wrong. I still like colt as backup.
by tribe71 on Jan 1, 2012 8:03 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Link?
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Jan 1, 2012 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
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