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Reply #30 posted 11/01/08 12:09pm

roodboi

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Bo Jackson - The greatest RB that NEVER really blossomed.



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Bo was incredible...phenomenal in his collegiate career...there's no doubt (atleast in my mind) that if had he not suffered the hip injury, todays players would still be trying to break his records...

Jeff Gordon

Jeff is probably my favorite sports figure...he changed the face of NASCAR when he entered the series...before Gordon, the typical driver was older and southern...he was the first young guy to be provided with a quality ride and deliver...since his success, most race teams prefer young drivers..he's a great spokesperson/representative for auto racing...
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Reply #31 posted 11/01/08 12:23pm

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roodboi said:

MuthaFunka said:


Bo Jackson - The greatest RB that NEVER really blossomed.



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Bo was incredible...phenomenal in his collegiate career...there's no doubt (atleast in my mind) that if had he not suffered the hip injury, todays players would still be trying to break his records...

Jeff Gordon

Jeff is probably my favorite sports figure...he changed the face of NASCAR when he entered the series...before Gordon, the typical driver was older and southern...he was the first young guy to be provided with a quality ride and deliver...since his success, most race teams prefer young drivers..he's a great spokesperson/representative for auto racing...


Aw man - When Bo Jack went down with that hip injury, I was burnt-out. Couldn't believe it. Then to see him run with that hitch to 1st base when he had his hip replaced was pretty sad to see.

JG actually got me interested in watching some NASCAR. Dude was killin' it on the circuit early on.
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Reply #32 posted 11/01/08 12:33pm

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i love me some sugar

are you ready for submission

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Reply #33 posted 11/01/08 12:48pm

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i love me some sugar




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Oppsss.....wrong sugar.

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Reply #34 posted 11/01/08 12:58pm

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MrsMdiver said:

eraclito said:

i love me some sugar




kiss2












Oppsss.....wrong sugar.

lol


your sugar is way more sweeter

kisses
are you ready for submission

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Reply #35 posted 11/01/08 1:04pm

MrsMdiver

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MrsMdiver said:




kiss2












Oppsss.....wrong sugar.

lol


your sugar is way more sweeter

kisses




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Reply #36 posted 11/01/08 3:01pm

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spit Damn. Tyson just BRUTALIZED Holmes. I forgot how much of a beatdown he put on Larry! lol
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Reply #37 posted 11/01/08 4:43pm

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Ali because he's Ali.
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Reply #38 posted 11/01/08 4:49pm

RodeoSchro

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spit Damn. Tyson just BRUTALIZED Holmes. I forgot how much of a beatdown he put on Larry! lol


Tyson was the greatest fighter I ever saw. He used to be so cool. He'd never fail to give props to the man he'd just destroyed. When his trainer died, that was the beginning of the end. I wish I could have been there for him.

OK, besides all the obvious sports heroes, here's one from my past:





The three guys on the bikes are Mert Lawwill, Malcolm Smith, and some actor guy named McQueen. One of the best movies EVER.

Here's who Malcolm Smith is:
Malcolm Smith (motorcyclist)

Malcolm Smith (born March 09, 1941 on Saltspring Island, British Columbia, Canada) is an American off-road racing legend.

Smith's first raced in 1956 atop a 1949 Matchless 500cc motorcycle. Later, he was associated with Husqvarna motorcycles. His renown grew as he won races in the 1960s and 1970s. Smith won eight gold medals between 1966 and 1976 in the International Six Day Trial, the European cross-country event.

He is a six-time winner of the Baja 1000, three times on a motorcycle and three times in a car; a four time winner of the Baja 500; has twice won the Mint 400 in Nevada and the Roof of Africa Rallye; participated in the Paris Dakar Rally twice; and was the overall winner of the Atlas Rallye in the mountains of Morocco.

Following his racing career, Smith began developing tools and riding gear with an emphasis on quality and durability. Malcolm Smith Gold Medal Products later became Malcolm Smith Racing (later MSR). MSR was eventually purchased by Tucker Rocky Distributing. He currently operates a motorsports dealership in Riverside, CA.

Smith was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1996 and the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998.

Racing on Film

Smith's talent on two wheels earned him a starring role in Bruce Brown's classic motorcycle documentary, On Any Sunday, alongside screen legend Steve McQueen and American Motorcyclist Association Grand National Champion Mert Lawwill. The film was nominated for an Academy Award in 1972 for Best Documentary Feature.
Smith’s combination of blinding speed and down-to-earth charm appealed to audiences, earning him folk-hero status and a devoted following. He continued to appear in motion pictures, including Naturally Free (1975), Dirt (1979), and On Any Sunday II (1981). Recently, Malcolm was featured in the 2005 Baja 1000 documentary hit, Dust to Glory, co-starring Mario Andretti and Robby Gordon.

Off the Track

In 2000, Smith created a non-profit foundation dedicated to giving back to Mexico, the land where his name was made as a racing champion. Every year, Smith hosts a 6-day charity ride to raise money for his schools and orphanages.


Here is the kind of man Malcolm Smith is. Try not to cry (I was unsuccessful):

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Reply #39 posted 11/01/08 4:54pm

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Tyson was the greatest fighter I ever saw. He used to be so cool. He'd never fail to give props to the man he'd just destroyed. When his trainer died, that was the beginning of the end. I wish I could have been there for him.


And watching the marathon, he stopped giving props to the fighter he just beat as he rose to the top. He got real cocky about it when he beat Spinks. But yep, damn shame no one reached out to that dude to reel him back in. He was just everyone's cash cow.
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Reply #40 posted 11/01/08 4:59pm

RodeoSchro

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Tyson was the greatest fighter I ever saw. He used to be so cool. He'd never fail to give props to the man he'd just destroyed. When his trainer died, that was the beginning of the end. I wish I could have been there for him.


And watching the marathon, he stopped giving props to the fighter he just beat as he rose to the top. He got real cocky about it when he beat Spinks. But yep, damn shame no one reached out to that dude to reel him back in. He was just everyone's cash cow.


The Tyson-Spinks fight is still the most incredible sporting event I've ever seen.
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Reply #41 posted 11/01/08 5:04pm

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Rafa Nadal is my favortie sports figure along with Roger Federer.

I think both of these guys are great champions and sportsmen. As far as Rafa, he seems to take his success in stride. Plus, he says it important to be happy overall.

I just really love Rafa and Roger.

I also really admire the Williams sisters, too. I just think they have accomplished so much in the face of adversity. I think they are great champions.
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Reply #42 posted 11/01/08 5:16pm

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RodeoSchro said:

MuthaFunka said:



And watching the marathon, he stopped giving props to the fighter he just beat as he rose to the top. He got real cocky about it when he beat Spinks. But yep, damn shame no one reached out to that dude to reel him back in. He was just everyone's cash cow.


The Tyson-Spinks fight is still the most incredible sporting event I've ever seen.

For me, sadly, it was Tyson/Buster. Damn shame.
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Reply #43 posted 11/01/08 5:29pm

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it's Brian Fuckin Boitano people...

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Reply #44 posted 11/01/08 5:30pm

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Ali because he's Ali.
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The Greatest!
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Reply #45 posted 11/01/08 5:31pm

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Oh, and why is there love for Jeff Gordon, everyone thinks he's an old white redneck now anyone. and Republican. My favorite driver is Bobby Labonte, but don't let mdiver know.
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Reply #46 posted 11/01/08 6:14pm

sexxydancer

MuthaFunka said:

RodeoSchro said:



The Tyson-Spinks fight is still the most incredible sporting event I've ever seen.

For me, sadly, it was Tyson/Buster. Damn shame.

I can't stand 2 watch that fight.I was in tearz that nite.bawl
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Reply #47 posted 11/01/08 6:46pm

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sexxydancer said:

MuthaFunka said:


For me, sadly, it was Tyson/Buster. Damn shame.

I can't stand 2 watch that fight.I was in tearz that nite.bawl


Truly a sad night, wasn't it? confused
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Reply #48 posted 11/01/08 7:00pm

sexxydancer

MuthaFunka said:

sexxydancer said:


I can't stand 2 watch that fight.I was in tearz that nite.bawl


Truly a sad night, wasn't it? confused

It sure was-I can't even describe how I felt when the end came.I also lost a lot of money in betz that nite 2.eek sad
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Reply #49 posted 11/01/08 8:27pm

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I loved him because he was crazy too.
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Reply #50 posted 11/01/08 10:00pm

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I loved him because he was crazy too.


nod he was hilarious lol... he would put on theatrics along with playing ball lol.. he could get to other opponents psychologically and mess them up to break their rhythm
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Reply #51 posted 11/01/08 10:45pm

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Flowers2 said:

noimageatall said:




I loved him because he was crazy too.


nod he was hilarious lol... he would put on theatrics along with playing ball lol.. he could get to other opponents psychologically and mess them up to break their rhythm


nod

In 14 NBA years, Rodman played in 911 games and scored 6,683 points and grabbed 11,954 rebounds. His 13.1 rebounds per game make him the eleventh best player ever in this statistic. He was recognised as one of the most successful defensive players ever, winning the NBA championship five times in six NBA Finals appearances (1989, 1990, 1996–8; only loss 1988), being crowned NBA Defensive Player of the Year twice (1990, 1991) and making seven NBA All-Defensive First Teams (1989–93, 1995, 1996) and NBA All-Defensive Second Teams (1994).

He additionally made two All-NBA Third Teams (1992, 1995), two NBA All-Star Teams (1990, 1992) and won seven rebounding crowns (1992–98) and finally led the league once in field goal Percentage (1989).

His personal best 34-rebound game is the second best board-grabbing performance since 1988, topped only by the 35-rebound game by Charles Oakley



I just said, "If you don't like it, kiss my ass!"
thumbs up!

Rodman is a long-time vegetarian, and in 2005, he became the first man, and the first sports star to pose (naked) for PETA's advertisement campaign "Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur." clapping

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Reply #52 posted 11/01/08 10:58pm

Flowers2

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nod

In 14 NBA years, Rodman played in 911 games and scored 6,683 points and grabbed 11,954 rebounds. His 13.1 rebounds per game make him the eleventh best player ever in this statistic. He was recognised as one of the most successful defensive players ever, winning the NBA championship five times in six NBA Finals appearances (1989, 1990, 1996–8; only loss 1988), being crowned NBA Defensive Player of the Year twice (1990, 1991) and making seven NBA All-Defensive First Teams (1989–93, 1995, 1996) and NBA All-Defensive Second Teams (1994).

He additionally made two All-NBA Third Teams (1992, 1995), two NBA All-Star Teams (1990, 1992) and won seven rebounding crowns (1992–98) and finally led the league once in field goal Percentage (1989).

His personal best 34-rebound game is the second best board-grabbing performance since 1988, topped only by the 35-rebound game by Charles Oakley



I just said, "If you don't like it, kiss my ass!"
thumbs up!

Rodman is a long-time vegetarian, and in 2005, he became the first man, and the first sports star to pose (naked) for PETA's advertisement campaign "Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur." clapping



oh Dennis.. my my .. and he's 6'8 disbelief
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Reply #53 posted 11/01/08 11:17pm

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Flowers2 said:


oh Dennis.. my my .. and he's 6'8 disbelief


confuse
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Reply #54 posted 11/01/08 11:21pm

Flowers2

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Flowers2 said:


oh Dennis.. my my .. and he's 6'8 disbelief


confuse


what happened? lol you flashed a naked man here lol
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Reply #55 posted 11/01/08 11:26pm

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Flowers2 said:

noimageatall said:



confuse


what happened? lol you flashed a naked man here lol
[Edited 11/1/08 23:22pm]


I was being tasteful! cool He didn't really show anything. I left those in photobucket. wink razz
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Reply #56 posted 11/01/08 11:27pm

Flowers2

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Flowers2 said:



what happened? lol you flashed a naked man here lol
[Edited 11/1/08 23:22pm]


I was being tasteful! cool He didn't really show anything. I left those in photobucket. wink razz


eek I was talking about his height falloff lol
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Reply #57 posted 11/01/08 11:29pm

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Flowers2 said:

noimageatall said:



I was being tasteful! cool He didn't really show anything. I left those in photobucket. wink razz


eek I was talking about his height falloff lol


uh-huh...giggle wink
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