I'm actually a fan if trash talk especially on the defensive side of the ball. Love when teams have that swagger.
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I agree.....I wouldn't do it. When I played for my dad...if he saw you doing it...you'd be over there beside him on the sideline. Just play ball....dominate on the field...let the team losing talk all they want.Originally posted by The Baconator:
Must be a generational thing. I don't understand it and never will. What's the friggin' point? Shut up and let you're playing do the talking.
If we did anything close to what these kids do today, we'd get our butt on the bench. If we did it again, we'd be off the team for good. Not kidding.
The point is to fluster the opposing player. Of course you need to be able to back it up, but if you can play good and cause a good player from the other team to play bad at the same time you give yourself even more of an advantage.Originally posted by The Baconator:
What's the friggin' point?
I'm not picking on you because you are certainly entitled to your opinion and aren't the only one who feels this way, plus I think you're a great poster, but I've never understood the Batman hate.Originally posted by LaHoggaNostra:
If Batman Carroll had not played for Arkansas I would probably like it
I gotcha Baber; what I meant was I never liked the fact the Batman would jump up and celebrate/talk after a QB overthrew the receiver by 20 yards. I did like him as a player, just not the way he was always celebrating. I think that some of our CB's get picked on because of the position; like you said they are on an island. I know for sure if I have ever misjudged a position it is CB; I've been wrong many time before about them.Originally posted by gbbaber:
I'm not picking on you because you are certainly entitled to your opinion and aren't the only one who feels this way, plus I think you're a great poster, but I've never understood the Batman hate.Originally posted by LaHoggaNostra:
If Batman Carroll had not played for Arkansas I would probably like it
5 star from out of state, a three year starter who routinely was left on an island with no help to fend for himself, left after his junior year and was drafted in the first round of the NFL draft. Also by all accounts the hardest worker on the team while he was on the Hill. Normally that would be the resume of a guy that would be beloved by the fans of his school.
Hog fans are literally the only people in the world who don't/didn't like him as a player. What gives?
Bless your heart.Originally posted by eek-a-hog:
The point is to fluster the opposing player.Originally posted by The Baconator:
What's the friggin' point?
Why thank you sirOriginally posted by The Baconator:
Bless your heart.Originally posted by eek-a-hog:
The point is to fluster the opposing player.Originally posted by The Baconator:
What's the friggin' point?
I'm not saying it didn't exist in the 60's....but it certainly wasn't as widespread, prevalent, pervasive, or acceptable compared to today's societal mores, so in that respect, it is certainly a generational thing.Originally posted by Woodshed 1914:
I disagree that it is a generational thing. Trash talk pre-dates everyone on this board.
Good Post. I was referring to the gamesmanship of verbal trash talk.Originally posted by THE UofA:
I think a lot of people ITT are having trouble distinguishing from trash talking and show boating. Trash talking has been a part of sports long before anyone on this board was alive. Show boating on the other hand is far more common these days. I'm more than fine with trash talking, as long as you're backing it up with your play. Of course I say this assuming the trash talking being done is friendly and not going over the line, which is not always the case. I could do without all of the dancing, hand gestures, etc. but if a player makes you look silly and then says something to the effect of "I'm gonna own you all day", there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. You don't like it? Then play better.
Originally posted by THE UofA:
. Trash talking has been a part of sports long before anyone on this board was alive.
I've got 30 years of insight on you.....and while it existed minimally ....it was not pervasive or acceptable across the board.....................the players were just as tough......but there was more respect for
your opponent than today....
Pros did it.....mostly in the piles...not so much overtly or blatantly....
In colleges and high schools, it was frowned upon severely...and often penalized as 'unsportsmanlike conduct'...............
like I said....it is what it is ....part of the reflection of the changes in society............
Agree with all of thisOriginally posted by hogwildfan:
I'm an old guy and things have changed, but I say shut up and play the game. I really enjoy seeing Collins make a good run, get up and hand the ball to the ref. and head back to the huddle. My dad told me if you wanted to get into some one's head, just run over his ass and then offer to help him up.
I'm 28 and was always taught this. I talked trash but it was usually only to certain teams. I don't really care much about it one way or the other but I hate to see someone mouth off and it be ignored. Step up, don't get punked downOriginally posted by hogwildfan:
I'm an old guy and things have changed, but I say shut up and play the game. I really enjoy seeing Collins make a good run, get up and hand the ball to the ref. and head back to the huddle. My dad told me if you wanted to get into some one's head, just run over his ass and then offer to help him up.