Gene Upshaw takes a dirt nap

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:32 pm

He dies 4 days after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Wow.

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And all this just as the players were about to enter negotiations for a new CBA.

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:54 pm

thank upshaw for the fucking salary cap

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:55 pm

mvscal wrote:RIP to one of the greats of the game and the business behind the game.

great player

as a representative for the players he left a lot to be desired

In 2006, he alienated many retired players after comments he made in response to 325 former AFL and NFL players receiving minimal retirement benefits. When the former players attempted to have the league and the Association consider their plight, Upshaw responded: "I don't work for them. They are not union members and they have no vote."
In June, 2007, when asked by the Philadelphia Daily News about fellow Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure's criticism, Upshaw replied "I'm going to break his Goddamn neck!" Prior to his death, a campaign was being led by Ravens kicker Matt Stover to oust Gene Upshaw as head of the NFLPA. Tennessee Titans center Kevin Mawae, president of the NFLPA, had denied reports of mass callings from players for Upshaw to step down.

yeah god forbid you give any part of those multimillions to help former players that gave their all to the game

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:59 pm

mvscal wrote:
He's made them filthy rich.

there's more to life than money bud

What the fuck else was he supposed to do? Rush to their homes with umbrella drinks and back rubs?

no, I think it's quite noble to ignore his contemporaries that can't afford the health insurance they need to address their blown knees, crippled backs, dislocated shoulders, etc. etc.

but hey, he made the current crop rich

RevLimiter · Post by **RevLimiter** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:06 pm

Cuda wrote:thank upshaw for the fucking salary cap

Without a salary cap the NFL would be every bit as fucked up as MLB. Tell me you knew.

Felix wrote:no, I think it's quite noble to ignore his contemporaries that can't afford the health insurance they need to address their blown knees, crippled backs, dislocated shoulders, etc. etc.

I basically agree, but the owners share in that blame as well.

socal · Post by **socal** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:18 pm

RIP Gene.

Pancreatic cancer is a fucking bitch.

KC Scott · Post by **KC Scott** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:25 pm

Damn...

Who stole MVS password?

Felix wrote: there's more to life than money bud

I laughed......

It does remind me of a quote - "Those that don't think money can buy happiness don't know where to shop"

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:00 pm

RevLimiter wrote:
Cuda wrote:thank upshaw for the fucking salary cap
Without a salary cap the NFL would be every bit as fucked up as MLB. Tell me you knew.

MLB is doing just fine- even with the Worst Commissioner Ever.

The NFL is just one crooked Ref away from being the new NBA- another league that has a salary-cap.

RevLimiter · Post by **RevLimiter** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:15 pm

Cuda wrote:MLB is doing just fine- even with the Worst Commissioner Ever.

Sure they are....the big-market teams are, that is.

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:22 pm

socal wrote: Pancreatic cancer is a fucking bitch.

Ain't that the truth.

I had a mild case of pancreatitis a few years back and pretty much wished I was dead. Up until then, I had no idea what the pancreas actually did. I was more thinking that my liver would be the first thing to go south.

What you don't know about the pancreas can fucking kill you.

Raider Loco · Post by **Raider Loco** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:24 pm

To the great Oakland Raider legend, R.I.P. and GOD bless.

Raiders Mourn Gene Upshaw
August 21, 2008

The Oakland Raiders mourn the passing of Raider Legend, Hall of Fame offensive guard and Executive Director of the NFL Players Association Gene Upshaw.

“The Raider Organization, the National Football League, and the world have lost a great man. Gene Upshaw’s career successes as a professional football player and a union leader are unparalleled. He is as prominent a sportsman as the world has known. He was and will remain a part of the fabric of our lives and of the Raider mystique and legacy. We loved him and he loved us. We will miss him. Our hearts go out to Terri and the boys.” — Al Davis

poptart · Post by **poptart** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:22 am

Hey Loco, great to see ya, bud.

Gene Upshaw -- GREAT player.

One could prolly make a strong case for him being one of the top 5 Raider players of all-time.

KC Scott · Post by **KC Scott** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:33 am

poptart wrote:Hey Loco, great to see ya, bud.

Gene Upshaw -- GREAT player.

One could prolly make a strong case for him being one of the top 5 Raider players of all-time.

Right there with Art Shell

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:38 am

mvscal about retired NFL players wrote:What are they crippled or something?

Quite often they are.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 4:27 am

BSmack wrote:
mvscal about retired NFL players wrote:What are they crippled or something?
Quite often they are.

pretty much...but who gives a shit-certainly not the players union

what does matter is that Steven Jackson signed a new five year contract worth around 49 million

jiminphilly · Post by **jiminphilly** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:39 pm

Felix wrote: what does matter is that Steven Jackson signed a new five year contract worth around 49 million

Damn straight it does.

-those of us who have Jackson on our fantasy squads.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 4:02 pm

mvscal wrote:
BSmack wrote:
mvscal about retired NFL players wrote:What are they crippled or something?
Quite often they are.
So?

You asked the fucking question. I simply answered it. Apparently you have something against crippled former NFL players?

RJ · Post by RJ » Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:30 pm

R.I.P. Mr. Upshaw.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:59 pm

mvscal wrote:No, I don't really care about them one way or another.

you'd be a natural for head of the NFLPA

RevLimiter · Post by **RevLimiter** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:10 am

mvscal wrote:And that acronym stands for what?

Seriously?

RevLimiter · Post by **RevLimiter** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:39 pm

Wet-Brained Fucktard wrote:
RevLimiter wrote:
mvscal wrote:And that acronym stands for what?
Seriously?
You really are too dumb to see where he was going with that, aint'cha?

indeed.

STFU Wet-Brained Fucktard, and focus on the task at hand.

poptart · Post by **poptart** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:17 pm

Paul is still here and our two LONG-TIME forum admins are ... RUN.

Felix, Q ... anyone ....??

Hello??
Hello???

*knock* *knock* *slap*

This thing on???

Helloooooooooooooooooooooooooo????

RevLimiter · Post by **RevLimiter** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:39 pm

Pops, you're SORELY lacking with your Geritol intake....or Roast Dog is really starting to affect your gray matter.

I digress....Gene Upshaw will never be truly replaced as the leader of the NFLPA. He GOT IT when it came to what was best for the NFL and its players, and while it can be debated as to what degree he neglected taking care of the older former players, it CAN'T be debated that by and large Upshaw had a huge part in making the NFL the greatest professional sports league in the world.

poptart · Post by **poptart** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:24 pm

Get fucked, fat ass.

RevLimiter · Post by **RevLimiter** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:23 am

So you disagree with my take on Gene Upshaw? If so, elaborate as to why....if it isn't past your bedtime, that is.

poptart · Post by **poptart** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:07 am

My take is ... you're the worst message boarder I've ever come across.

... and your ass is pretty wide.

It's 10:07 Sunday a.m. here, fat butt.

RevLimiter · Post by **RevLimiter** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:54 am

Sorry you feel that way.

You (or anybody else here) have NO IDEA WHATSOEVER how "wide" my ass is.

It's 8:53pm Saturday night HERE, and that's all that really matters in my world.

And I'm still waiting on your rebuttal on my take about Gene Upshaw....produce a LEGIT one or shut the fuck up.

RJ · Post by RJ » Sun Aug 24, 2008 3:22 pm

RevLimiter wrote: produce a LEGIT one or shut the fuck up.

Tears over here.....

You are to a legit take what fucking Dom Deluise is to good health and excercise.

The only fucking thing you're good for on this BB is getting the cream filling stomped out of your stay puft ass when we get bored. Period.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:34 pm

poptart wrote:Paul is still here and our two LONG-TIME forum admins are ... RUN.

Felix, Q ... anyone ....??

Hello??
Hello???

we've been busy

Qbert · Post by **Qbert** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:11 am

Felix wrote:
poptart wrote:Paul is still here and our two LONG-TIME forum admins are ... RUN.

Felix, Q ... anyone ....??

Hello??
Hello???
we've been busy

no, we're SLACKING!

i've played 11 holes of golf this year.

damn...thats A LOT for a Golf Store Manager.......

NEW BALLS...David!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nfl take--->BROWNS SUCK out loud for now. 26-6 vs. the Lions?

jeebus....thought that 8-8 would be a good prediction.

Creskin sez---->NELP.

poop.

fvck my basement...btw......

T1B

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