Comments on: In Tribute to Scotty G.–Position/Roster Battles Beginning to Shake Out for Lions

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:54:28 +0000

You and me both. They are due, as are we. They have a ways to go, though.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:27:38 +0000

I hope the Lions make a comeback.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:40:56 +0000

Don–hang in there with waiting tables. That sure is hard work! The economic situation that you mention is the sad thing, too. Without getting TOO political, I do believe that on some level that the class disparity and the machinations of our “economic collapse” are on some level “by design”.

There are a number of people who have conveniently positioned themselves so that they are both insulated and benefit greatly from the economic downturn we are currently in the middle of.

Make of it what we will, there is something rotten in the state of Denmark and between healthy diversions (like football) and hopefully, an energized and engaged populace who are sick of their current plight, who will become motivated to change the system you refer to, by hook or by crook!

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:34:20 +0000

Scotty sorry to exploit you for my blog, but you really helped me to see that I was taking for granted the small importance that this blog has for a few people.

I also realized given the state of things, that the opportunities for professional athletes, even with the benefit of decent pay, are still limited when all is said and done.

I hope my extrapolation wasn’t too far of a stretch and that you appreciated my using you for a convenient example.

By: thibodeaux41

thibodeaux41 — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:38:27 +0000

I just went back to waiting tables and it’s hard to take; however, you must do what is needed to survive, especially in our States economic nightmare.

Our Nation was set up for this “Corporate-Takeover”, when Ronald Reagan cast “Trickle-Down Economics” as the bases for our economic system (WHAT WAS WRONG WITH WHAT WE HAD)
Even GHWB(41) called it “VODOO ECONOMICS”!!!!!!

Until the “Bubble-Economy” model is regulated out of our system, our country will repeat this all again, but this time on our children and grand-children’s lives!!!!!!

By: Scotty G

Scotty G — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:48:20 +0000

Steve, I feel strangely honored as I have never been blogged about before:) This on the same day as my first ebay/paypal dispute none the less!

Great article. Sorry you lost your job as well. The state and country are definitely hurting right now but I am confident that we, the American people, will bounce back as a whole. In my situation, it actually has opened a new door as I will now be going back to school at the ripe age of 29, wearing my grey hairs with pride and telling the youngsters to sit down and shut up, lol(does anyone say lol anymore??)

I do look forward to reading more from you, albeit under terrible circumstances. I want to email you an interesting conversation I had this morning w/ someone from the Lions customer service. I’ve already sent it to Ty @ Lionsinwinter and figured you might find it interesting as well. It has to do w/ the whole Lions swapping names on the KJ jersey and giving them away as K. Smith’s. You should have my email.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:58:36 +0000

Ryan, I am very sorry to hear about your situation. You are right, we all have to face this mess and muck our way through it in the most dignified manner that we can muster.

It is very easy for us to discredit athletes as human beings. I am guilty of it all of the time when I disparage Brett Favre’s unretirement, the mental health and maturity issues of Vince Young, or the wanton stupidity of Michael Vick’s actions.

None are deserving of a free pass, but understanding seems to be a lost trait these days. Good Luck with your work situation. I wish you the best.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:52:34 +0000

Great point. We just experienced layoffs at my office, and this stuff definitely hits home. You tend to think of pro-athletes as somehow “other.” When in reality, losing your job is still losing your job. Even when you’re making six-plus figures.