Where I Give Major Props To Lance Briggs
by Christopher Gates on Sep 8, 2011 8:29 PM CDT
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PrintIt's a rare occurrence where I talk up a player from another team, and an ever rarer occurrence when that player happens to play for a division rival. However, I would like to take the opportunity to give a big "atta boy" to someone that plays for one of those teams that Viking fans love to hate.
That man would be Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs.
Briggs received red, white, and blue cleats and gloves from the folks at Reebok, and plans on wearing them on for Sunday's opener despite the NFL's strict rules on players wearing anything other than the officially sanctioned uniform pieces. Sunday, of course, also marks the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and as you can see from the picture linked there, the gloves make note of that.
He knows that the fine is coming, but he has stated that it is by far "the best fine he'll ever pay."
I have to give some major respect to Lance Briggs for taking a stand and doing this. As he points out on his Twitter account, players can wear pink for the NFL's breast cancer awareness campaign, and he doesn't feel that this is any different. I'm quite inclined to agree with him. The nation will be recognizing the 10th anniversary of 9/11 on Sunday, and the league will be recognizing it as well. There shouldn't be any issue at all with Briggs doing this to show his respect for everything that took place on that fateful day.
So a big shout out from yours truly to Mr. Briggs. I still hope that the Vikings can make you and your teammates look foolish both times that they meet on the field this year, but taking a stand on something like this sure as hell is impressive, in my opinion.
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The NFL is just pissed
because they didn’t think of it first. They should have had this ‘option’ for all players who play on the 11th. IMHO of course.
This guy threw at his own son in a father son game.
I'm still only giving a shoutout to his shoes.
Can’t bring myself to praise a Bear.
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by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 8, 2011 8:38 PM CDT reply actions
Pardon my language.
But the NFL is too fuckin’ strict about this. There are things BIGGER than the NFL (as Paul Tagliabue acknowledged by postponing games for a week). If Goodell DOES fine Briggs for this…I guess I wouldn’t be surprised because he’s such a douche.
"When I put on my uniform, I feel I am the proudest man on earth."
-Roberto
by blackjackfishtaco on Sep 8, 2011 9:07 PM CDT reply actions
Hasslebeck and a few others have the same gear.
They won’t fine if enough do it. Especially for 9/11.
I don't mind if they fine since the players are expecting it...
so long as the NFL gives the fine money to a veteran supporting agency or charity.
Its my understanding all fine money goes to some charity, so it would be nice if it all worked out for everyone in this situation.
In Every Climb and Place....
I am an ass hat.
by PhoenicianPakFan on Sep 9, 2011 1:25 AM CDT reply actions
Agreed, the only issue I have with this is the money. Wearing the colors is nice but they should match there fine and give the money to the Relief Fund.
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by Edgecrusher71 on Sep 9, 2011 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Big on Briggs
Not to mention he is the best LB in the NFC North.
Overall?
In Every Climb and Place....
I am an ass hat.
by PhoenicianPakFan on Sep 9, 2011 3:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Couldn't agree more
This is a great gesture by Lance Briggs to the men and women who sacrificed so much on Sept. 11 and in the wake of the attacks.
good on Briggs
just think he should have just done it instead of pulling a “look at me” on Twitter. The mere act of honoring that day is enough- and it still would have been noticed and respected. This just kind of rubs me as attention whoring.
I’m sure REEBOK appreciates the free advertisting, too.
…then again, drawing attention to the NFL’s ridiculous rules on this might be important. If the NFL is smart they’ll make an amendment to the rule TODAY informing team players they can wear patriotic shoes/gloves/wristbands this weekend if they choose to.
Would be a good PR move for the NFL- but more importantly, it would be the right move.
by Odin'sDrunkenSon on Sep 9, 2011 8:48 AM CDT reply actions
Not a chance the NFL fines them
Could you imagine the PR hit? Unless Goodell is actually that stupid/tyrannical.
You owe me a keyboard!
I spewed Dr Pepper on mine when I read your comment.
Of course Goddell is that stupid/tyrannical. He’s proven it several times over.
Cheers for Briggs!
I love a gutsy, principled stance and I have to respect the man for that.
Where’s the Vikings in this? JARED ALLEN?! Of all our players, I’d’ve thought JA would be the first to lead on something like this. I’d love to see some Vikings stand up like that too. Can you imagine what would happen if the entire team did it?
We’re still going to smash him into the ground when we play the Bears, but hey, maybe a Viking will give him a hand up after the play :)
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Good for Briggs....Hope Goodell listens to reason, though...
It would be nice if the league would quite allowing yellow shoes. Every time I see a player wearing yellow shoes dive into the pile at the end of a play, all I can think of is “great, another flag”
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