It's not "hate"....people use that as a way to say there can be no conversation or differing opinion.
Shitting on a guy who's done what he's done for his community and communities across the world because it's reported by the media seems an interesting way to take this but to each their own. And yeah I understand people use the term hate in ways it's not meant to be used.
Yes.Even though I was six years old in the autumn of 1972, Deacon to the Chargers was worse. Although the team from up North are bitter rivals, Deacon should have always been in Horns...Still remember that day in January of 1972 when my Uncle told me that the Rams traded Deacon Jones!
CHARGERS TRADE FOR DEACON JONES
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29 (UPI)—The Los Angeles Rams announced tonight they had traded their premier defensive end, David (Deacon) Jones, and two other players to the San Diego Chargers for a linebacker, Jeff Staggs, and three draft Choices.
Jones, 33 years old, was shipped to the Chargers with a defensive tackle, Greg Wojcik, and running back, Lee White. In addition to Staggs, a five‐year pro from San Diego State, the Rains received a No. 2 choice in Tue.sday's college draft and second and third selections next year.
“Obviously, we like the trade,” the Ram coach, Tommy Prothro, said. “But I hated to part with what we did. What can you. say about David Jones? He is a legend in his own time.
“In Jeff Staggs, we feel we have a fine linebacker. If we are as fortunate in drafting as last year, this trade not only helps us immediately but assures us of outstanding help, in the future.”
An 11‐year member of the Rams, Jones was an all‐pro seven times.
In 1968, he was the Rams most valuable player. He was picked as the Rams’ outstanding defensive lineman from 1962 through 1966.
Jones's departure leaves only one member of the Rams’ famous Fearsome Foursome, Merlin Olsen.
Jones, a 6‐foot‐5‐inch 270pounder, was drafted in the 14th round by Los Angeles in 1961. He played most of the 1971 season with a painful injury of his left arch, missing three games. Before being sidelined, Jones had played in 143 straight games for the Rams.
https://www.nytimes.com/1972/01/30/...on-jones-rams-acquire-staggs-three-draft.html
Just my perception.
Well this is “Shirley” true
Cool.
As I mentioned, Chris' organization providing clean water wells in third world nations is an absolutely good thing. He has done some wonderful things, I see his heart with kids is good, and he gave his all for the Rams, despite being a bit overrated out of college. (Maybe should have been a second/third-rounder?)You've said this three times now... I think you're on to something!
It seems near impossible to change anyone's mind about anything these days, but maybe there's hope here...
A few things:
1. Nobody's saying CL is perfect, he's human like anyone else. Maybe he's arrogant and self-aggrandizing, who knows? But it's hard to argue against the idea that thousands of people have had their lives improved because of the work he's done. Maybe someone can like getting attention AND be a good human being at the same time?
2. CL used to be discreet about his charitable giving, but then in 2017 he decided to change his strategy and become public about it. Yeah, ppl can say it's more 'virtuous' to be charitable discreetly, but the cold reality is that charities will receive more money if there is PUBLICITY about them.
3. He donated a million bucks in salary to charity. You don't think this proves anything about his commitment?
I dunno... after someone donates hundreds of hours of his time, and millions of dollars of his money, then at SOME point, maybe he should get some credit for it.
Edit: Les Baker is right, please watch that eight-minute video he posted about CL winning the NFL man of the year award. Helping a million people get access to clean water...?
Just my perception.You've said this three times now... I think you're on to something!
It seems near impossible to change anyone's mind about anything these days, but maybe there's hope here...
A few things:
1. Nobody's saying CL is perfect, he's human like anyone else. Maybe he's arrogant and self-aggrandizing, who knows? But it's hard to argue against the idea that thousands of people have had their lives improved because of the work he's done. Maybe someone can like getting attention AND be a good human being at the same time?
2. CL used to be discreet about his charitable giving, but then in 2017 he decided to change his strategy and become public about it. Yeah, ppl can say it's more 'virtuous' to be charitable discreetly, but the cold reality is that charities will receive more money if there is PUBLICITY about them.
3. He donated a million bucks in salary to charity. You don't think this proves anything about his commitment?
I dunno... after someone donates hundreds of hours of his time, and millions of dollars of his money, then at SOME point, maybe he should get some credit for it.
Edit: Les Baker is right, please watch that eight-minute video he posted about CL winning the NFL man of the year award. Helping a million people get access to clean water...?
