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Post by jetfrantik on Feb 11, 2015 13:55:44 GMT -5
Whenever I watch the Namath stuff, I get totally pissed off. First of all, it is tragic that he injured his knee in college (on a non-contact play no less). He would have been unstoppable in the NFL if he had healthy wheels. But I am more pissed off that Namath was an immature narcissistic idiot. He had 6 nights of the week to party. It was totally selfish of him to stay out all night the evenings before game day. Earth to Broadway Joe, your teammates were making only a fraction of your pay, worked their tails off, and deserved better. And if he was not so in love with throwing the ball, which he did regardless of the score, the Jets would very well have played in 3 Super Bowls with a great chance at winning 2. Other than his play calling in SB III, he showed little awareness, or regard, for game situations, or the the goal of simply winning the game. Many question why Matt Snell did not win the MVP of SB III. I don't. It was the first, and maybe only, game Namath checked his ego at the door and simply called plays that would work against the defense. It just so happened in that game, against that Colts D, a particular run play to Snell could not be stopped. Credit to Namath for staying with it and avoiding the temptation to pass. It was also the only time in his career that he played an entire half without a pass attempt. Why throw when you can win with running and D? If only Namath had used that logic throughout his career, instead of in just that one game. For all of Namath's glory, I think he is likely the most tragic figure in sports. A gifted athlete robbed of his athleticism. One of the truly great passers who was so in love with his own persona that he was unable to check his ego in the locker room and do what it took to win games on the field. I love him and hate him, if that's really possible. Anybody that calls Joe Namath an immature narcissistic idiot should be shot! And I'm being kind!! "He showed little awareness, or regard, for the game situation, or the goal of simply winning the game." Jesus, really? Thanks for getting me fired up for the day!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Sonny Werblin on Feb 12, 2015 16:04:06 GMT -5
Whenever I watch the Namath stuff, I get totally pissed off. First of all, it is tragic that he injured his knee in college (on a non-contact play no less). He would have been unstoppable in the NFL if he had healthy wheels. But I am more pissed off that Namath was an immature narcissistic idiot. He had 6 nights of the week to party. It was totally selfish of him to stay out all night the evenings before game day. Earth to Broadway Joe, your teammates were making only a fraction of your pay, worked their tails off, and deserved better. And if he was not so in love with throwing the ball, which he did regardless of the score, the Jets would very well have played in 3 Super Bowls with a great chance at winning 2. Other than his play calling in SB III, he showed little awareness, or regard, for game situations, or the the goal of simply winning the game. Many question why Matt Snell did not win the MVP of SB III. I don't. It was the first, and maybe only, game Namath checked his ego at the door and simply called plays that would work against the defense. It just so happened in that game, against that Colts D, a particular run play to Snell could not be stopped. Credit to Namath for staying with it and avoiding the temptation to pass. It was also the only time in his career that he played an entire half without a pass attempt. Why throw when you can win with running and D? If only Namath had used that logic throughout his career, instead of in just that one game. For all of Namath's glory, I think he is likely the most tragic figure in sports. A gifted athlete robbed of his athleticism. One of the truly great passers who was so in love with his own persona that he was unable to check his ego in the locker room and do what it took to win games on the field. I love him and hate him, if that's really possible. Anybody that calls Joe Namath an immature narcissistic idiot should have a shot! And I'm being kind!! "He showed little awareness, or regard, for the game situation, or the goal of simply winning the game." Jesus, really? Thanks for getting me fired up for the day!!!!!!!!! That was Joe's problem. Too many shots...
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Post by Chesapeakejet on Feb 13, 2015 14:02:41 GMT -5
Dang it! Missed it again! It doesn't look like it's going to be on again within the next week. Rats. Go to HBO Go, it's the same film. Thanks again for the tip. I found it on HBO like you said and watched it this past wednesday. Just me, the show, a beer and a cheesesteak. Oh and the pooch too, but she didn't get any of my sammich.
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Post by Jet Nut Sauce on Feb 13, 2015 16:54:57 GMT -5
Go to HBO Go, it's the same film. Thanks again for the tip. I found it on HBO like you said and watched it this past wednesday. Just me, the show, a beer and a cheesesteak. Oh and the pooch too, but she didn't get any of my sammich. Great, it really is a must watch for any Jets fan. I thought it was awesome
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Post by cgjet on Feb 14, 2015 13:29:09 GMT -5
It would of been interesting with todays medical procedures to see if his knees could of been repaired. He had a long career, but obviously his skills were held hostage to his bad knees. I still remember the game against the Raiders on Monday night in 1972. The Jets were beaten, but Namath put on quite a show. Legend has it that even John Madden came by the Jets locker room to tell him he played a hell of a game.
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Post by designerjet on Feb 15, 2015 12:35:04 GMT -5
Let's not underestimate the role pain played in his drinking. The guy was playing on bad knees in a time when late hits were allowed. He broke his jaw on a late hit in a Raiders game and finished the game! He was hit so many times because his knees didn't allow him to escape like he would have if his knees were healthy. He was incredibly fast and elusive before he got hurt.
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