Tiki to Irvin: You're an idiot

Yeah jacked UP has always been silly, but it shouldn't get in the way of Jackson callng out Irvin at every opportunity.

 

I thought Bettis didn't officially declare his intentions until after the Steelers won the Super Bowl. I don't think it was any secret he was going to retire, but he didn't make it official.

As to why it's a big deal for Barber and not Bettis: Bettis wasn't performing at or near his peak. He was doing a nice job in a niche role for the Steelers, but he wasn't the focal point of the offense. For the segment of the population that believes it would do whatever possible to play a glorious, glamorous game like football as long as possible, it's easier to deal with Bettis wanting to retire at 34 than it is with Barber wanting to retire even though he's only 31 and the leading rusher in the NFL.

 

But aren't we at the point where people know that football, for all its perks, isn't a glamerous sport, and too many players stay too long rather than getting out when the getting's good.

 

Bettis refused to announce his plans until after the Super Bowl. Though I have no problem with what Barber has done, either.

 

I've been known to react a bit, umm, emotionally at times. At least I've taken off the caps. : )

 

Irvin is a tool. Each week I long for a studio light to break loose above his head.

I think TJ is tiring of his crap. It doesn't seem to be an act.

 

Sportsbruh, I can honestly say I agree 100% with you. That's the thing, when you play a sport - especially the position Barber plays - where guys hit you for a living, you never know when some guy's going to take a cheap shot on you because he's tired of your shtick. Who hasn't gotten undercut at the local gym? That's why it's a lot better to keep your mouth shut sometimes.

 

And at the end of the season, when the suits decide that one of them has to go, TJ will be packing his bags and the Pipemaker will stay because controversy brings in viewers

 

I certainly get that, even though I personally like Irvin. He can be a real dumbass when he wants to be (or doesn't want to be).

 

One of the most insightful things I've ever said...

 

With my help, slappy, you'll soon be as insightful as Mitch.