Welcome back Ed. Stick around and post more of that "inside info" we love... :thumbup

a(expletive deleted)men :thumbup

(I think the FCC deleted that one...)

 

 

Ed we've been saving your seat here, but your beer has definately gone flat.

 

Rumor has it Admin's putting in a bar any day now.

 

Welcome back. :thumbup

For the past thirty-odd years, the Dolphins have been basically the RedSox of the NFL. Always pumped up, always thinking they were close, but doomed to failure. The infrastructure was always weak, from shaky defenses to poor receivers to no runner to lousy blocking. Always something missing; always some excuse.

 

When I announced to friends before the 2003 season that I was no longer a Fin fan, they thought I was kidding. I was not. H-bomb is clearly part of it, but more so is the incessant SuperBowl talk and expectations. It gets old after a while, and (OK shoot me) I actually enjoy the reactionary response from our immature bretheren when they lose. It's really kinda funny (and pathetic).

 

To me, the Fins are just entertainment. The Marlins are more, much more. In a football dominated landscape, I am glad to see at least those present here seem to share my passion.

 

Football is an event. Baseball is a lifestyle.

Damn straight. I told everyone not that I wasnt a fan, but that I thought they werent going to make the playoffs - again. This team has no direction and no backbone. And when they re-signed Wannstadt, I thought they were kidding.

 

But the other thing, for me, is that football is very, very overrated as a sport. Think about it. It is the only sport that I can think of that actually has rules to LIMIT its own productivity. There is no room for innovation in the game because the rules pretty much limit any ability for coaches to create. Not to mention the whole time limit thing. The ridiculousness of the sport - grown men wearing armor to protect themselves but still being classified as tough. C'mon - rugby, hockey, that is tough. Football? Take the pads off.

 

Ok, so I am exaggerating some here. But baseball to me is more artistry than sport. It is a beautiful game, balanced and perfected. I admit, it takes a special person to watch baseball - the kind of laidback, armchair philosopher who is not in a rush and understands that good things take time. Nothing like a summer afternoon at the park with the smell of grass and the crack of a bat. It is relaxing and entertaining. Football is all flash and no substance. Fast food for the soul. Baseball treats you right - if you let it.

Thank you guys, it feels great to be welcome back with open arms.

 

Corner, I'll take you up on that beer :cheers :beer

 

Brain Fillet, I still don't agree with anything you say :toilet j/k

 

Ramp, much love back at you kid

 

jonnylons, I know how you feel guy

 

AND marlins02, I know how you feel guy

 

sheff#1 I'll try harder next time

 

PudgesMamita81, I'll try to stay :wub:

 

Shamrock, I'll back soon talk up the kids down on the farm bud.

 

DurableTear, Marlins2003, and KJC keep fighting the good fight Thank you

 

Admin, I love the site man

 

I'll soon be back for good making :call and getting the info out :compute . While enjoying my Marlins :tv_happy win another one for the doubter across the country and in our backyard.

 

 

:marlins

Ed, who told you to go into exile?

*Starts Inquisition*

ooooooooooh! an inquisition, I can hardly wait !!!! :brigginbounce

 

 

 

 

(reminded of Mel Brooks' "History of the World, Part 1)

Inquisition 101:

 

Who did it? Burn them!

Edcanes,

 

It is funny because just the other day I was wondering what had happen to you since you had not posted anything on the Marlins. I just love your insight on the Marlins please keep it up,

 

Thanks

 

Dr Guava