Seriously, he heads to the pile to go for the fumble..."Nah, I'm good...you guys can fight for it" He straight up temper tantrumed in the endzone when Wolf hit him a tad late. I think all of the world saw the true Cam Newton last night.
bvdizzle ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:00:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think your right
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I like to think some pissed off fan from Carolina shot a mean sniper rifle and it happened to travel all the way there in perfect accuracy, only to lose its steam and just bump into Cam just hard enough to knock him over..
I'm surprised they didn't flag the Broncos for emotional distress.
Ikasatu ยท 129 points ยท Posted at 12:32:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
DEFENSE. NUMBER 21! HURTING THE FEELS. FIVE YARD PENALTY!
Ftfykid ยท 171 points ยท Posted at 12:53:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
21 on defense had more issues than just hurting the feels. Talib was playing like a thug. All of his penalties were well deserved, and I'm a broncos fan.
That one didn't even matter though, the guy already had the first and the penalty amounted to a half yard. Probably saved the TD, but really brutal and dangerous.
Sure it saved the TD on the play but it almost guaranteed that Carolina would punch it in on one of the next 3 possessions. IMHO it was a selfish, frustrated play by Talib who, like the parent comment said, was acting like a jabroni for most of the game.
[deleted] ยท 24 points ยท Posted at 14:19:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
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[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:30:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's not how the game should be played.
stonefry ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 14:35:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Guaranteed? Without that penalty it would have been first and goal at the two. After the penalty, it was first and goal at the one. Explain to me how it made any difference? I agree that the play was brutal. The argument is that the penalty didn't effect the game much at all.
I mean, one of his others was "taunting" which is immature sure but not anything vicious. Just cause the ball was at the 1 doesn't mean you don't try to stop the runner, he already had a first down. In hockey they talk about "good penalties" if it stops a goal (hooking a player who blew by you on a break away, for example). This, other than being extremely dangerous, by the rules was a good penalty. It saved a TD and only cost a yard, maybe. They should revisit the rules to see how they can disincentivize taking these types of dangerous penalties at the goal line.
He would have shoved him out of bounds anyway. The facemask is just because Talib is a loose cannon.
[deleted] ยท 23 points ยท Posted at 13:39:36 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Seriously, I nearly felt my own neck snap watching it. That was extremely dangerous and uncool.
Tin_Foil ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:40:51 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If he would have been ejected for that, I wouldn't have complained. There was no doubt the intent was to tackle using the facemask; not like his hand accidently went high.
Ikasatu ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:17:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Don't misunderstand my joke; he's dangerous and hotheaded.
We just got used to every penalty being about him, until it looked like he got benched.
Live in Denver, grew up here -- life long Broncos fan, and I was disgusted by Talib's play. Earlier in the season when he pulled that bullshit eye gouge I felt they should've ejected him from the game and suspended him for several.
That's not competitiveness - I think you said it perfectly, it's thug like behavior.
There's no doubt he's one of the best corners around, but it does seem like the guy is a ticking time bomb before one of his flagrant personal fouls really hurts someone.
The NFL has to step up against this sort of behavior on the field as much as it's attempting to do it off the field.
Did they hire Roman polanski as a defensive coach/consultant?
mgahan ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:23:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
while I agree, the other side of the argument is that is exactly the edge this defense played with all year, & part of what made them so great. not defending Talib by any means, but I am glad he was on our side
I know Talib's package got pulled after the facemask, but he looked like he needed to sit himself down after that. I'm surprised the NFL doesn't throw players out for these kinds of penalties.
Maybe another lesson that could be learned from hockey.
That's not what I'm arguing. I'm saying that your emphasis on "in the field of play" only applies to "celebrating" not to the provision about confrontations with other players and refs.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 18:00:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
I'm a life-long Broncos fan and I feel he should have been ejected from the game for that face mask personal foul. He could have killed him doing that bullshit. He's the one member of the defense I hope they find a way to get rid of.
The first penalty on the opening drive was not deserved in the least. He's just playing tight, and the other guy is shoving him and touching his face after they're both out of bounds and the play is well over. I'd be yelling in that guy's face too.
Whipping the WR down in a 360 by his facemask tho... Not defending that one.
Ikasatu ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:16:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I agree with you; it became the joke of our party whenever someone on either team was hurt: "Let's look at the replay. Was it 21?"
Dude I bet Talib got REAMED on the sideline after those three penalties. That or the gratuitous WWE facemask takedown worked it out of him. He definitely seemed to be calmer the rest of the game.
JaM0k3 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 17:10:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
he called our O-lineman fat! it's 2016, we should be more evolved than that!
Fuck that man, the first facemask they pulled set the tone for them from the refs.
bvdizzle ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:05:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
IIRC right at the end of the game the panthers had a flag called on them and got put back like 15 yards and had a 10 second runoff so the was like no chance of a score
When i saw the fumble replay and he stepped away, my thought was the ball had just squirted out of the linemans hands and the ball bounced to cams right. Thats why i thought he didnt dive right in. Besides being a primadonna.
He was anticipating the ball bouncing back out of the pile since there were others then jumping on it. He was right, except it bounced further out than he expected
Is it possible that he doesn't want to risk an injury? The guy is young and very talented regardless of yesterday's outcome. Through out yesterdays game i noticed that he would avoid some plays that (due to his athleticism and size) he could have easily pushed through to advance. Instead, he seemed to draw back a bit as if trying to avoid an injury.
I don't know much about Football but it seamed as it Cam was trying to not get injured, keeping in mind that he has how whole career ahead of him.
[deleted] ยท 40 points ยท Posted at 14:11:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Thats likely. But thats also how you lose a superbowl.
dehehn ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 20:09:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's also the last game of the season. If you're gonna get injured now is the time.
Bgndrsn ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:17:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I don't know much about Football but it seamed as it Cam was trying to not get injured, keeping in mind that he has how whole career ahead of him.
Yes and no. You see a lot of players on the losing team crying after the game because they poured their heart and soul into the season and know they may never get another change. The go to example is Dan Marino, an all time great QB, never won a superbowl. Games over if you lose that ball, you get the fuck in there and try for it you have nothing to lose.
Ahh man, the old God's of football cringe at your comment. A true football player in the spirit of the game sacrifices his body to win games. Especially the superbowl. But hey, it's a new age.
What's his goal for not getting injured? To win the Super Bowl later? QBs are generally told to protect themselves. But it's not like they're saving themselves for anything when it's already late in the Super Bowl.
Cam is the last qb to worry about getting injured. He puts his body on the line every game, more than other qbs (especially when he first got to the nfl and before coaches made him slide). Especially consider how competitive he is, do you really think he'd do that to risk injury? I think he was anticipating the ball bouncing back out of the pile since there were others then jumping on it. He was right, except it bounced further out than he expected. In the heat if the moment, it's really tough for us to say, but redditors are acting like they've been in this situation before
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:19:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This would be plausible in a game that's not the Super Bowl, and even more so if he wouldn't have regularly done it in a game during the regular season.
No he probably thought the ball would bounce awkwardly. Anyone that actually knows the first thing about Cam Newton would know that he's basically the only QB in the league that willingly takes hits.
stonefry ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:28:10 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Is it possible? Everybody knows he was trying to avoid injury. The argument is that he should go after that ball no matter what. Even in a regular season game.
Cam Newton is famous for taking hits when he runs instead of sliding so, no. The only people saying that are the people that watch one football game a year.
stonefry ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:13:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The what do you think his reason for not going for the ball was?
Because footballs bounce off awkwardly due to their shape and if you watched you would see it do just that
Fftlacop ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:34:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yea dude this is the biggest game of you career and lots of players never get back, to not give 120% is totally unacceptable and I'd be livid if I was a panthers fan
jelifah ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:34:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Can someone explain the hate for this play? By the time he was able to jump for the ball, the Denver guy had already reached out for it and it would have been impossible for Cam to reach it. Instead, it looked like he backed up a bit to be in better position if the ball squirted out, which it did just that, just not in Cam's direction.
Yeah, he was a punk ass bitch most of the night, but I think people are jumping on this bandwagon just because it's fun to shit on people.
He was upset they didn't call a 'roughing the passer' flag. However, he was running and way far away from the pocket, he was probably just incredibly frustrated by that point.
blay12 ยท 53 points ยท Posted at 13:44:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah it was probably a combination of wanting a flag and being really frustrated with his O Line, since that was like the 6th or 7th time he had been brought to the ground.
[deleted] ยท 40 points ยท Posted at 14:03:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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ajcreary ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 14:26:12 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Cam wasn't used to playing a defense is that could actually put grass stains on his jersey
[deleted] ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:42:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He should have known after what they did to Tom Brady. He didn't seriously think he was more invincible than Tom Brady did he?
bvdizzle ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 15:15:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I almost guarantee it. I think his ego is off the charts. He probably thinks he is the best qb ever. He can throw and he can run but with the way he plays he's not gonna last. He will get beat to hell thought his career because of how he runs. Smart qbs like Brady and Peyton will last forever cuz they know when to throw vs. Take a hit vs. Running out of the pocket. Cam is just going to get beat to hell whenever he hits a good defense that can continuously get into the pocket with 3-4 guys. And that Denver defense is insanely good at that
Ya it's weird. Almost like they were the top defense in the league...
Bgndrsn ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:36:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's what I've been saying all day. I don't understand how anyone is shocked by it being a total defensive game. The Bronco's offense was practically non existent and you had to know that their defense was going to show up. I watched like 2 Bronco games all season and it was a repeating story, manning under performing and the defense carrying his ass.
Oh definitely, but there's no reason the Panthers should have been so dominated at the line like that, they're no slouches.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:42:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That was always my theory. It was all about how well the Broncos D would play. They ultimately would decide who won or lose. They proved that against the Patriots.
Give Denver's defense some credit. It wasn't just "Cam's O-line" laying down and letting it happen. And don't feel sorry for him. He's nothing but a self entitled cry baby.
Of course he is. But you gotta keep your shit together in crunch time.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:39:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, if you can be boisterous and over the top when you win but can't even sit through a press conference after a loss I have no respect for you as a player
Nah, Denver's line wasn't falling apart nearly as bad, making dumb penalties, dropping blocks.
Denver's D was awesome, I'm not doubting that either, but it's certainly frustrating being back there and just getting hammered when you think you've got a line to protect you a bit.
Still, they definitely needed to change their passing game to adapt and that just didn't happen.
I should have phrased that differently. I just meant that Manning didn't have much protection either, he was rushed all game and sacked 5 times, just has a lot more class.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:33:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
They kept talking about how he needed Oher but the blind side couldn't do his job.
I'm not surprised when his fans sympathize with him, but it would surprise me if anyone else does. The dude has got to grow up, he acts like a child when he is winning and when he is losing.
Any NFL player in the Hall of Fame will tell you to win with class, and lose with class. People wonder why Cam is polarizing, it's because he gloats like an asshole when his team is doing well and cries like a little baby when things don't go his way.
He can certainly act how he wants, he just has to realize he's a public figure and it hurts his public character when he falls around to the floor crying.
Because, what, the players aren't actual human beings that have emotions too? Human beings who, in high pressure situations, express themselves explosively?
Again, not saying otherwise, but you're missing the point. These guys WILLINGLY accept jobs as high paying public figures. In addition to playing football, the duty of these jobs is to be somewhat of an ambassador for the city/state/region of that team. You not only embarrass yourself, but also those that support that team, when you act in ways such as this.
He can express himself however he wants, but he needs to be prepared for any kind of public backlash that results from it.
This is why everyone gets irritated with his antics in the end zone. The NFL protects quarterbacks, so for his to act hard while he's hiding behind the ref is off putting.
"Break character." All anyone has talked about in the NFL subreddit or on ESPN is about how authentic, real, and genuine Cam Newton is and this exposed him as the opposite. No one is mad, just pointing out the painfully obvious. Peyton Manning, Russell Wilson, Kurt Warner, Tom Brady, Drew Bledsoe, Donovan McNabb, Brett Farve, Jim Kelly.... shit the list goes on and on of great men who lost gracefully and werent scared of the media like Cam was when they werent coddling him with softball questions. I get it he lost the Superbowl and is upset, but part of being a great player is not sulking in public when you lose.
Edit: spell and added a player.
jwmojo ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:29:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
All anyone has talked about in the NFL subreddit or on ESPN is about how authentic, real, and genuine Cam Newton is and this exposed him as the opposite.
Wait, what? How the hell are these reactions the opposite of authentic, real, and genuine?
But in all seriousness, emotional is one thing and then there's having a fit.
The reason why america is collectively liking the tears from cam newton's face is because he crowed sooooo loud about winning this game, and here are highlights of him falling on the ground like a child. Seems like most professional athletes don't know how to win or lose with style. Like rice used to say, when you get to the end zone act like you've been there before. Ironically I think the advice applies to getting beat too.
So he's a young man going into the biggest most stressful game of his life and it gets blown by his O line and some questionable officiating. Obviously he's going to be upset, he's human. It's not like he started throwing punches like some players last year.
Maybe it's just us but the SB party I was at thought there were some unnecessary calls/ no calls. It probably didn't change the outcome of the game, but you never know. Just to name a few there was the first botched review that ruled an incomplete pass, Denver scored on the next play. Talib clearly false starting on that missed field goal and a light holding that had no impact on the game that usually wouldn't get called gave Denver another chance and they scored on the next drive.
The holding call was 100% legit. It doesnt matter if the holding didnt change the outcome, thats how the rule is worded. In fact, peyton probably threw that ball like that bc he saw the hold.
And everybody is focusing so much on the first half of this gif (the tantrum) that the fact that he made one angry motion, got up and put his hands over his ears to get the next play.
Dude got pissed, showed emotion, checked it and went right back to playing the game
"Showed emotion"? He just about curled into the fetal position! I never saw anyone act that way in 8th grade peewee football, Coach would have you benched. For a grown ass man to act that way? Pretty pathetic, dontcha think?
Yes he can act like a child celebrating when he wins... and he can act like a child throwing a fit when he losses...
And people can call him a child for all of these things....
Everyone can do what ever they want....hooray freedom
stonefry ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:23:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You also forgot an apostrophe. I wouldn't have replied if you hadn't made the weird edit.
jaynasty ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:26:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You're right, I brought it upon myself
Kickedbk ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:28:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He sure can, and he can accept the reactions to his behavior too.
rets_law ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:28:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He didn't break character. That is his character. He is a bad loser. Really bad. He isn't a good winner either. He's kind of a shitty sportman in general.
Throwing a temper tantrum like my 5 year old children is not "emotional," it's irrational. Look at someone like Tom Brady when he's fired up and pissed off- you do not want to get in that man's way.
Thank you. He wanted to win so bad and got deystroyed at every point in the game.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:58:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Free will for one. Free will for all silly billy.
Theige ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:06:22 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No, people just don't like the overly cocky guy who acts that way only when he's winning, especially when he turns into a bit of a crybaby when things aren't going his way
It's sports. People don't like players who never do a damn thing wrong just for being on a team they don't like. When he's rubbing it in their faces, people have all the reason in the world to hate him
Maybe if he didn't spend the season using his race card crutch people would give him some more credit. Instead he's just a little cry baby with no class.
If you dish it, you have to take it. It always goes both ways. Cam is the type of guy who walks onto the SB pre-game field wearing a gold cape and gold shoes with "MVP" printed on the side. You have to put your money where your mouth is if you act that arrogant.
It's a game. You can't say "He plays loose and has fun", then chastise him for showing emotion. I'm definitely no fan of Cam, but people need to chill out.
It's not so much the emotion as the immaturity. Out of the thousands of NFL players you may have seen in your lifetime, how many have you seen curl up into a ball on the field after a play went against them? This is a first for me.
Cam needs to sack up.
[deleted] ยท -4 points ยท Posted at 13:39:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Haven't you heard? The internet is only for magic perfect people.
Exactly why I like Peyton so much. He just gives us his disgruntled face we all know and love but keeps his composure no matter how bad the game may be going.
Not really, I'm not a good NFL fans but either the Broncos all knew to go for the ball(what IIRC should not be done) or the panthers had butterfingers all game. Every time they were showing progress they kept fumbling the ball, by the 2nd half, they were focussing on rushing and hit brick wall after brick wall and Cam could barely make good passes by then.
I would shit my pants if I lost like that. The Broncos deserve the win but they deserved a better fight and the Panthers didn#t bring it.
What the hell are you talking about man? Being good at winning has absolutely NOTHING to do with being good at losing. What kind of idiotic statement is that?
And this was never a discussion about good sportsmanship, dumbass. What I said was you don't need to be good at losing to be good at winning, and you would have to be a fucking idiot to try to contradict that because there is absolutely no doubt what I said is a true statement.
Those things don't matter though. I'm neither a Cam hater nor supporter, but in most regular season games that would be a roughing the passer. Especially if it were Brady. He had already thrown the ball away when contact was made.
Nope. He was behind the line of scrimmage, he was a passer. The pocket is irrelevant for these purposes too. The pocket is really only recognized in cases of intentional grounding.
If you are going by a Brady rule of thumb looking at the QB mean is a roughing the passer.
Artemvlb ยท 26 points ยท Posted at 12:51:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think he was trying to get a roughing the passer call. You aren't allowed to tackle the quarterback if he passed the ball and you're two steps or so away. But he threw the ball within one step of being tackled so there was no call.
That's not really true. There's at least 20 QBs in the league that hit would've gotten called on. The truth is refs adjust the way the call to the players, which is dumb. It goes both ways, and it did this game. But it's still dumb
Yeah of course the refs notice that but they can't tell a clearly complete pass from an instant replay or when someone is on their knees and tries a forward pass..
Dude didnt win MVP by sitting in the pocket. He's about the furtherest thing from a pocket passer. He did face a ton of pressure that screwed his game up, but he didn't play badly because he couldn't just sit in the pocket.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:06:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
he really didn't play that badly, the rest of his team did
I'll agree there, he wasn't his best but he played well enough. Receivers dropped a ton of passes that were catchable balls. Panthers Special Teams gave up a huge return, and then missed a FG. Panthers needed the running game to get going, and they never could get it. Cam's strength as a runner is nullified a bit when the RB isn't a threat and yeah, that's about it.
HawkkeTV ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 18:20:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
As many have said, it was really a combination of frustration and hoping for a flag. You can see as he walks away that he realizes he needs to calm down and focus on the game. Derek Wolfe the Downvote arrow in this case executed the tackle to perfection that didn't merit a flag. Also I think this was a safety, I don't remember anyone even being close to where he threw it.
Dr_WLIN ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 12:52:39 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He was looking for a flag. He was hit just after he released the ball which could have been called "roughing the passer." 15 yards plus automatic first down would have kept them in the game (there was about 2 minutes left down 14) but that was third down so the next play they punted instead.
In his defense that could have easily been called and I'm sure Carolina was feeling like none of the calls were going their way.
Honestly the ref made a perfect call not doing a roughing the Passer flag. The ball was leaving his hands as the other player was leading into his tackle. Usually it's if they have to take to more steps and then go into the tackle that's roughing. You can see it in the broncos body movement shifting to be a tackle right when the ball is thrown.
In his defense that could have easily been called and I'm sure Carolina was feeling like none of the calls were going their way.
By rule, a QB who is out of the pocket no longer gets the passer protections found in the roughing the passer rule. Newton was far away from the pocket on this play.
No, nothing fully captures Super Bowl heartbreak better than this gif. The gif of Cam is frustration. The gif of Sherman is heartbreak.
Ikasatu ยท 84 points ยท Posted at 12:34:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
I felt so bad for the player they showed sitting on the bench, Josh Norman, just wracked with body-wrenching sobs. Confetti cannons are going off, music is blaring, and this guy is just... ruined.
Those could have been Bowman's tears in that bag but he took the loss well.
Sam474 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:06:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
fuck I've been watching this for like 20 minutes how long does this poor bastard sit there?
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:27:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
okay that one made me laugh though. Since you dont see him crying its not as heartbreaking. But the way the shit ton of confetti is falling and hes just sitting there alone just gets me
No. Throwing a tantrum is classless. I got nothing to say about the guy crying in his seat after the game. In fact that's exactly how it should be handled. But falling on the ground? Pouting like a child answering questions while on national television? No.
Edit: my bad, got my comments confused and thought I was still talking about cam.
[deleted] ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:05:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I wonder if beckham cracked a smile at that moment.
Ikasatu ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:24:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, it's the pure anticipation and happiness in his eyes at the beginning, and then his soul fracturing into a million pieces. Especially because they were all on Cloud 9 after that insane catch that got them downfield right before that play.
Yeah. Pete Carrol has to win the award for worst fucking playcall in Superbowl history.
monsda ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:37:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
As was discussed in depth after that game...the play call itself was OK statistically speaking. Lots of teams have success with short passes at that distance.
Of course, other teams don't have Marshawn Lynch, so I still have no idea why they didn't just run it.
Ok sure, but why take the risk? Surely the chances of an interception are MUCH higher than Marshawn fucking Lynch fumbling the ball?
The details are a little hazy, but from what I remember, there was plenty of time on the clock, it was like... 1st or 2nd down basically at the goal-line, and you have the best running back in the league, nicknamed beastmode, because his specialty is busting through lines.
Can someone explain to me what happened that prompted this reaction?
๐๏ธ S4ngin ยท 89 points ยท Posted at 07:52:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
3rd and goal for Broncos, Peyton throws way too high for Thomas in the end zone. Forced to kick a FG? Nope, flag on that play. Norman (Panthers defense) is called for a hold penalty on a throw that wasn't catchable anyway. New set of downs for Broncos, ultimately turns into a TD.
The reaction was to that hold penalty in the context that there was around 3 minutes left and a 9 point deficit (with the would-be FG or 6 with a botched snap/kick) would be more manageable to overcome than a 14 point deficit due to the TD (oh and the 2 pt conversion).
LOTM42 ยท 339 points ยท Posted at 08:20:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Holding happened before the ball was thrown and whether or not it was catchable makes no difference on the play
eseern ยท 88 points ยท Posted at 11:43:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think he was saying that just makes the penalty worse, if he hadn't held him he wouldn't have been able to get the ball anyways
darthkyle ยท 121 points ยท Posted at 13:14:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Payton saw the hold, saw the flag, and threw the ball where it would not get intercepted.
radiomix ยท 58 points ยท Posted at 13:35:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Not sure why you were downvoted. That's part of what makes Manning a good quarterback.
[deleted] ยท 24 points ยท Posted at 13:51:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Because if manning saw the hold and flag then he wouldn't have to throw it where it couldn't be intercepted, he'd be free to throw it where demaryius would have the best chance of catching it, even if risking an INT.
DLun203 ยท 8 points ยท Posted at 14:07:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The flag wasn't thrown yet. He was just anticipating it. Throwing the ball over everyone's head was the best option to end the play before being tackled.
But he didn't do it because he watched everyone's arms and knew a flag was coming (especially given that the hold was a touch and go that doesn't get called 90% of the time). He did it because his pocket was collapsing and he needed to get rid of the ball and got blessed with a flag.
sonicqaz ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 13:49:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Um, that makes no sense. If he knows it's a penalty then it's a free play and he should have forced it in to try and score a TD. If it's intercepted then that's fine too, let the Panthers run it all the way back and waste more time while you wait for them to call it back and you still get the first down.
I'm not not sure why you are being down-voted. The two guys above you aren't correct, you are. If Payton sees the flag, it's a free play, so put it in the end-zone, and decline the penalty for a TD. It's like literally the one play where you don't care if it's intercepted.
On top of that, Thomas was open on that play, and Payton launched it over his head. Payton's great, but this play was not a a good example of his greatness.
Well if your being pedantic, I meant "of plays where a pick is even a possible outcome," so any passing play. Even in a Hail Mary, a team "cares" if it's picked because the pick stands and most likely affects the outcome of the game. A free play is the only one you "don't care" because you get ball back plus penalty yards even if it is picked.
sonicqaz ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:26:51 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm being downvoted because most sports fans don't know the rules of the game they watch, they just like to yell unintelligibly at their TV one way or another.
LOTM42 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:52:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Actually three more downs is better then that quick touchdown
sonicqaz ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 17:37:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I disagree. Fumbles and stuff.
Rishodi ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:04:36 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If Peyton saw the hold and the flag, he would have taken advantage of the free play rather than throw the ball away. Best case scenario is he throws a touchdown and the Broncos decline the penalty. Worst case is the throw is intercepted, then the Broncos accept the penalty and the play is negated.
Maybe someone else can speak to this, but I've played madden before and I have a hard time believing Peyton saw the hold. Maybe he saw the flag, but he'd be guessing it was a hold, right?
My buddy and I came to this exact conclusion. There was a moment when something went wrong for Cam and he swore and spiked his helmet. Obviously I've never competed at such a high level at anything, but I definitely recognized the symptoms of being tilted.
Getting frustrated by your performance causing your performance to suffer even more. Usually you see tilt or tilted used in reference to competitive video games and not traditional sports but I think it works the same.
It originally came from pinball games. Players would cheat by tilting the pinball machine so a sensor was developed that would recognize when a player was cheating and shut off thier flippers.
What's cheating have to do with playing worse because you're frustrated, though? I know pinball machines can detect and penalize tilting, but I really don't see how the term follows from that.
It's because your pinball game is suffering at some point, you attempt to tilt the pinball machine in a desperate and frustrated effort to get the ball where you want it. The tilt, however, is ultimately futile as it causes the TILT sensor to go off, you to lose control of the flippers making your performance even worse
That feels more analogous to getting a penalty from the referee for breaking the rules than seeing your own performance sufffer due to psychological reasons.
Sorry didn't explain myself. Now when video games or sports use the term its more about freezing because of emotion but the original intention was pinball manufacturers to stop damage by players cheating by tilting the machine.
Jwiley92 ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 13:29:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'd say it generally holds for professional sports. Except Steph Curry. Somehow he gets better when he gets upset.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:36:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
i have a feeling that hes a robot with auto aim... only way to explain it
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:35:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's being used a bit wrong here. It's "on tilt" and it has its origins in pinball. When a guy would lose his ball and jar the machine, causing a tilt error
iKild ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:37:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Getting frustrated at the outcome of the game to the point it negatively affects your performance. It can be you underperforming or getting unlucky or it could be your opponent getting insanely lucky or winning doing what most would consider bad plays.
So in the Panthers case they got fucked in the first 5 minutes then had to use up their 2 challenges to stay in the game plus a few flags on a certain player.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:05:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's a term often used in competitive video games that refers to the emotional state of being so frustrated by a string of bad matches that it starts to affect your future performance. Sometimes the string of bad matches (or in this case, bad plays) can come from being tired or already in a bad mood, just having an off day, or sometimes it can start as straight up bad luck. The idea of tilting refers to the moment when you let it "get to you" and your performance starts degrading as a result of your being frustrated and distracted.
RLaHart ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:19:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
also widely used in poker when a player loses several hands in a row
skike ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:03:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think it comes from poker, where being "on tilt" means that you're in your own head too much, and make bad calls, stop playing intelligently, and generally are letting your emotions run your game rather than your head
It comes from pinball when you're too rough from the game or literally tilt the table up to cheat, and the game errors out with a TILT message and stops working.
It was before that I think. There was that bad incomplete pass call on the first drive that ultimately turned into a defensive touch down. That rattled him and he and the team had issues getting into a rhythm pretty much the whole game. Add to that the Bronco's defense did a great job capitalizing on his issues and shutting him down and he just wasn't in a good place mentally.
With the way the NFL has been treating Cam this season people forget that he's still young and it seems he hasn't developed the emotional maturity to bounce back from bad calls/plays yet, at least not in such a high stress situation.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:54:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
And this is why I've been telling people that he isn't worthy of MVP status. He's good, but he still needs to grow the fuck up and deal with that shit.
TraMaI ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:00:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Probably around the time he realized his own offense didn't show up to the game and he had to try and carry the whole game himself. Seriously, he had no O Line, his receivers couldn't catch shit and it felt like his running backs fumbled every other time they touched the ball. They crumbled so fucking hard.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:56:10 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sad face cam is always fun to watch. He gets so pissy when things aren't going well.
Duces ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 13:34:36 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I know I'm late to the party, but holding is always before the ball is thrown. Otherwise it would be a PI.
Which they clearly had on a different drive in the red zone but it wasn't called. Carolina's defender put his hand on Denver's receiver's arm and pulled on it from the back. The ball was clearly catchable. It was pretty blatant but not very flagrant so they didn't get the call.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 11:46:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Holding is allowed (to a certain extent) within 5 yards of immediate contact on the line of scrimmage.
Regardless, the penalty made no difference because Carolina brought absolutely nothing new to the game. No new looks, play-calls, nothing not shown on film in previous weeks.
Shula (Panthers OC) really shit the bed last night.
matty_a ยท 10 points ยท Posted at 13:55:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This. Carolina had MANY opportunities, particularly in the passing game, for big gains or even a clear path to the end zone and simply missed the throw or dropped it.
One could argue the pressure of the Broncos defense caused those arrant throws, but I think its more Cam shitting the bed.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:23:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He had a couple errant throws, but those big drops by his receivers set the tone more than anything else
It did make a difference. 7 points and 3 points is a huge difference. Also moral that you stopped Manning's offense.
ishmel43 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:41:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No one said it shouldn't have been called
๐๏ธ S4ngin ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:45:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
I was just stating what happened. If anything it made that hold way more unnecessary. I wasn't stating that 'if a ball is uncatchable no calls should be made'.
Good clarifying comment though for anyone confused. You don't just stop calling penalties because something 'wouldn't have happened anyways'.
Edit: I just realized it was more of 'ball was thrown after the flag, that's why it was high'. Disregard that portion of my explanation.
bleunt ยท 54 points ยท Posted at 12:43:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
3rd and goal for Broncos, Peyton throws way too high for Thomas in the end zone. Forced to kick a FG? Nope, flag on that play. Norman (Panthers defense) is called for a hold penalty on a throw that wasn't catchable anyway. New set of downs for Broncos, ultimately turns into a TD.
The reaction was to that hold penalty in the context that there was around 3 minutes left and a 9 point deficit (with the would-be FG or 6 with a botched snap/kick) would be more manageable to overcome than a 14 point deficit due to the TD (oh and the 2 pt conversion).
A pk is a lot more of a sure thing than getting another few plays to try and score but the penalty was pretty similar in that it has very little affect on the outcome of the original play.
Nate1492 ยท 14 points ยท Posted at 13:09:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You should try American football. It's nice because you get to pause between plays and appreciate the drama. All the other arena sports like your football, hockey, etc., are just a mad free-for-all all the time. That just wears me out real quick.
Gramage ยท 21 points ยท Posted at 09:41:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yes I know some of those words.
PsySick ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 13:01:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
i can't believe NFL twitter account tweeted this out of context and i saw it reported on the news as cam's "sore loser" reaction after the last TD and they showed the tweet. it's still up despite being corrected by tons of people in the replies
https://twitter.com/NFL/status/696533469359288321
ZeroHex ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 13:56:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Man that 2 point conversion was just a giant middle finger to the Panthers at that point. Talk about rubbing salt in the wounds.
Denver kind of had to do it. With a kicked XP Denver would have been up by 13 and if Carolina gets 2 TD+XP's then Denver loses. If they go for 2 and get it then Carolina can at best tie without making their own 2pt conversion. If Denver doesn't convert the 2, they're in the same boat as if they'd kicked.
Granted, it's unlikely with 3 minutes left, but stranger things have happened and you don't take that chance in the Super Bowl.
Tattered ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:02:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
They had a small chance to win and then they got a penalty (cue reaction gif) , then the other team secured victory and spent the rest of the game rubbing their faces in it.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 17:37:51 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I understand that on the biggest stage on TV emotions run high, but don't act like a 5 year old who doesn't get his way and throw a crying fit, it's pathetic.
Ok, but he's just stating a fact, which is technically correct. He got to the superbowl by winning the NFC championship. Got to the superbowl and acted like a kid.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:27:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I know, I'm not arguing I'm just pouting lol
[deleted] ยท 95 points ยท Posted at 13:45:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If you have the balls to dab and superman after every touchdown you should be man enough to act like an adult when you lose. This is the 50th super bowl, you don't think the other 49 losing quarterback had emotions? Shit , Jim Kelly lost 4 in a row, I don't remember seeing him roll around on the ground or walk out of an interview.
[deleted] ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:57:58 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I don't remember Peyton acting like this when the Seahawks crushed the Broncos two super bowls ago. But I'm glad Cam acted like this. People kept asking me why I don't like Cam Newton, and I would tell them that it's not how you act when you're winning, but how you act when you're losing that shows your real character. And when he's losing he acts like a fucking baby.
Everyone loves to see the cocky asshole struggle. I know I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Whodini ยท 22 points ยท Posted at 14:09:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Hang on. I don't follow football too closely, but yesterday I was saying to my friends that Cam Newton looks like he's an asshole IRL. He looks so smug and full of himself. So I was right?
notesm ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:32:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He named his newborn son Chosen, if that's any indication of his feelings about himself.
QUSHY ยท 21 points ยท Posted at 14:24:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No he's not an asshole. I don't like the guy either (I'm from Seattle) but he's great with kids and always plays with em before games and stuff and is really involved in the community and whatnot. Sure, he's cocky, but so was Jordan. Not comparing them skill wise but just because someone is cocky that doesn't make them an asshole.
being great with kids and being an asshole are not mutually exclusive. A big part of being an asshole is treating people like they are less than you. Kids clearly ARE less than you, so everyone just kind of expects it. But other people on your level don't because you have nothing to justify it.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 15:55:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
just because someone is cocky that doesn't make them an asshole.
yeah it does
Strbrst ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 16:37:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, but no. He's super confident in his athletic ability, as he should be. He's a damn MVP, so he has every right to be cocky.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 17:49:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
cocky = asshole
QUSHY ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 18:34:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No way. A cocky person isn't always an asshole. You can be cocky without being rude
He makes every scoring play (whether he was involved at all or not) all about him, calls himself the leader of the team but pouts like a child and fights with coaches when the team is losing, and when people criticized him for it he said it's because he's black and people are scared of him. So yes, you're probably right.
Nurlitik ยท 10 points ยท Posted at 14:17:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yes. He thinks he is above everyone. Unfortunately for haters like myself all season he has been, except last night of course.
He's just a young kid that has fun playing the game he loves. Y'all need some fun in your lives so you know what it feels like to enjoy life. Plus, he does a ton of good for the city of Charlotte. He's a nice dude and a good guy. No reason for people to straight up hate him.
This. Football is called a GAME for a reason. If every single player was the same, like Manning, for example, a new as always so respectful and politically correct, then the game would be boring. You have to have loudmouths like Cam to keep it interesting. Sure he talks a lot, but he is so young that he has time to correct his actions and "attone" for the way he acted.
dFeckt ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:35:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Lol and what about the kids who get a TD ball from him every game. Or the people he goes to see in the hospitals. He was literally on top of his game lol year, and even though he messed up in the Super Bowl he still is one of the best players in the league.
Bhoron ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:37:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam is an asshole on the field, no arguing that. But the guy is awesome outside of the sport. Go look up all of the work he's done with kids in his career so far. I don't want people to think Cam Newton is an asshole "IRL" based on some random comment on reddit.
I donโt understand the hate he gets. Iโm a Saints fan and I like the guy. Of course I wasnโt rooting for him last night, but I reslly donโt think heโs a cocky asshole. He just has fun playing a game he loves, and I think itโs very fun to watch.
Bgndrsn ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:27:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm reading this whole thread with a big smile on my face. Gotta love watching him get mauled like that.
He's not an asshole - he's confident and vocal, but he's not an asshole.
MattAU05 ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:15:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, I just hate those cocky a-holes who love helping other people and making the lives of disadvantaged children better. What a douche. That's what he gets, amiright?
The Panthers could be the Golden State Warriors of the NFL if they would tone their cockyness down to a somewhat relatable level. Panthers fans will say their attitude is what makes them successful, but they also have to recognize that Americans typically don't root for the cocky.
[deleted] ยท -18 points ยท Posted at 14:04:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Being irritated by excessive arrogance is not a sign that someone has no life.
Newton spent the week leading up to the game acting like he was god's gift to football. Golden MVP cleats and all.
Confidence is one thing, but learn some humility. I enjoyed seeing his shit get pushed in all game.
Edit: a word.
[deleted] ยท -16 points ยท Posted at 14:12:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Good for you. Want a cookie bro? Lol you are happy to see a man lose? I know what it's like to deal with haters like you boy. Always hating what they wish they could be
It's a sport. Of course I'm happy to see a man lose. Especially the one who brags and shows off all the time. Even more so when his opponent is often times a very humble and respectful guy who is arguably one of the greatest QBs to play the game.
I don't doubt Newton's talent, but when you're the leader of a team and potentially football's next great quarterback be a little humble leading up to the game. He didn't respect the game and acted as if he had won before it even started.
I don't wish I could be an all-star quarterback. That's a lot of pressure. I get it, but it also means he's responsible for being the face of his team and as MVP, the league as well.
He was holding his shoulder earlier in the game and was probably scared of injuring himself. QB's generally try to protect themselves but.... in that situation?!? No excuses, that's going to haunt him.
You honestly think Cam would be scared to risk his body? He was anticipating it bouncing out of the pile like it usually does, especially when others were jumping on it
I can see that, but you have to remember he's a quarterback and he has the best hands on the field. He would've been the first on top of the ball and would've secured it no matter what, the defender wasn't even close. Something weird was going on in his decision/making
You're points definitely valid too, my guess is as good as any. You're definitely right though, he may've made a smart move based off something none of us know or something that his coach told him. Who knows!
Pretty high on you for coming back to share that, I appreciate that - I still think your argument is correct in some points too, he probably had that in the back of his mind too. Sorry bout your panthers man :/
There's no pile when he has the opportunity to dive on it. He went to just pick it up which was his first mistake. He didn't really do a good job of doing what you say since the ball does pop out.
He had the opportunity to be the first to the ball but he ran to the ball and tried to pick it up and run instead of driving for it.
My bad, I guess pile wasn't the right word, but he can see Ware and a panther going for it, and maybe he thought it'd jump out, which it actually did, just further than he anticipated. You're right, he didn't do a good job, since he didn't recover it, but we can't act like all the others in this thread who act like they know what they would have done in that situation as if they've been there before
No. He jumped back because the lineman was coming over the top of the pile and he didn't want to injure himself.
MarsUlta ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:12:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Probably a combination of nerves and over thinking. He probably was anticipating it to fly out from the pile (like it did) and was hoping to jump on it then. He just got taken out from the play before he could actually do that.
He should have. My best guess is that he thought the ball was already solidly in possession. This was a perfect example of why you don't do that. You jump in there anyway.
Was in that moment. Don't get me wrong Peyton did the same thing in the super bowl he played the Bears. Fumbled and kept his distance from the ball at first.
aptq ยท 47 points ยท Posted at 13:58:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah and when multiple 300lb lineman come crashing over him, it tends to leave him more susceptible to injury. I would think getting injured as a QB in the Superbowl would pretty much ensure a loss.
So although it is absolutely ridiculous that he did not jump down on the ball, it almost looked like he was trying to track the ball/remain upright so that he could extend the play. It's just so out of character for him and his decision sorta makes sense if you can imagine how much Cam felt that he needed to make some incredible plays if they wanted to stay in it. When I saw it at full speed it looked like he was a short stop preparing to snag a bouncer
I'm willing to cut him slack on that one. Footballs bouncing around on the ground are hardly predictable, and the last thing you want is to get injured by diving into the scruff for the ball.
Cam is the last qb to worry about getting hurt. He was anticipating it bouncing back out when the others were gonna jump in the pile. Like it usually happens, and it did jump out, just further than he expected
No absolutely not. I'm saying that Cam Newton is being an asshole in this game and from what I know of him. I will criticize him for that but I'm not gonna thrash him for making a football mistake
Ah, okay. I'm not sure I agree with that though. I could really care less if he's an asshole or not. But when a game is on the line I think you need to dive on that ball. I can tolerate mistakes from lack of skill or lack of talent but I can't forgive a player for a lack of battle. You NEED to get on that ball.
[deleted] ยท -5 points ยท Posted at 14:12:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
there is a gif somewhere on here of him running on the field and kissing peyton on the cheek after the game. I'm sure it'll be a "what are you going to eat with all those budweisers peyton?" commercial in a week.
Reminds me of that Key and Peele sketch...
"Get out there and execute, give 100%, take it quarter by quarter..."
Really, what are people expecting to hear?
5k1895 ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:02:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Like PrimeTime said, "When you're the face of a team, you have to be with them good times, and bad." Or something like that. But it's true, if you only talk mass amounts of shit while you're winning, then no one will take you seriously when push comes to shove. Panthers are a Young team, with no where to go but up. But because of how they acted leading up to, and during, this game, no one will take them seriously next time they're given this same opportunity.
If Carolina had won, do you think Newton has the same disrespect for the interview? Nope, he'd be talking himself up as much as possible. He handles losing worse than any MVP I've ever seen.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:33:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Can you find any examples of cam talking himself up and not his teammates after we've won?
He's a young guy who's had a remarkable career so far. Talented, for sure. It's let him get a big head.
If you're going to talk like Muhammad Ali, you better win like him. He's had a great season, and it could be a great one for his growth if he can take some humility from it.
It was disrespectful to call broncos the winner of the game with 30 secs left on the clock and its the Panthers ball. It was disrespectful to have the broncos sideline fill up with cameramen before the game was officially over. Its got to be distracting to have 50 people on one side of the field yelling and moving around while you're trying to make a play.
Theige ยท 32 points ยท Posted at 14:03:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sure, but he's an adult, and he embarrassed himself
It's part of his job.
We all have parts of our job we don't like to do. We grit our teeth and do them, with a smile if necessary
[deleted] ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:29:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Some pro players(not saying here) are actually told to walk away like that if they feel they will go off script. Better to look rude than to punch a jurno, or let slip real strategy
Theige ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:34:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Oh I totally get walking away. It's something he needs to get better at, and he's only hurting himself
And this was the year everyone talked about how far Cam came in terms of maturity. Makes sense since we only saw him lose twice.
If I had to completely speculate, I think he had that feeling in his stomach like "oh shit, here come a lot of tears". Like he was seconds away from exploding into an emotional mess and curling up in a ball in front of the media, so his body went into flight mode. Or he's a bad sport.
His job is to play football not answer questions for the press like he's the white house press secretary. It's not that important, he messed up and lost.
Theige ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:34:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No it is part of his job. It's in his contract
If he doesn't go answer questions, he gets loses money for violating his contract
Is it part of his contract to have to play when the other side of the field is yelling and filling up with people trying to take pictures of Paytons when the game isn't over? I'm not a panthers fan, but that was so disrespectful.
Theige ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:59:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yes, he'd be fined for that too
His team has been doing that all season, I think that's part of why they rubbed it in their faces so much
No they just wanted the scoop, and catch him saying he's retiring they mentioned it about 50 times before the game was over then another 50 after. This fairy tale ending they said over and over. They just wanted a good story.
Theige ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:07:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm not sure what you're talking about... you're mad at the press for doing their job now?
There's always hundreds of media on the sideline for the Super Bowl
And that somehow that was disrespectful to the Panthers?
There was probably 60 secs left on the clock and the media was already swirling around Paytons and from my point of view they were partially on the field because of the amount of people. It was disrespectful to call the game when its not over. Yes it was unlikely that they would win or tie the game, but that's not the point there was still a chance something crazy might happen.
Theige ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:30:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No it doesn't. Not to this extent, they were barely cutting back to the game when panthers had the ball an were still playing. They had all cameras in payton. I just wanted to see if the panthers could do anything with their last 60 secs, but no I have to watch payton watch the game I want to be watching. It's even more annoying that he says a corporate name after the game, like he needs to disgrace the game more with more advertisments.
I don't watch them, but every once in a while you get an interesting nugget out of them. IIRC, after the Cardinals imploded a couple weeks ago the head coach seemed to blame the team. Funny to me, because I would say the opposite. If you have poor performance across the board, even with your star players, take a look at leadership.
You mean they're better in other sports? I just assumed they were all like Futurama's Jackson/Johnson debate. "It's time someone had the courage to stand up and say... "I'm against those things that everybody hates."
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:26:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
kind of off topic but did anyone see the SC special about the kid who got handed a football by cam newton a week after his dad died. the interviewer asked the kid "did getting the ball make it a little easier?" Like really? did getting a football make your dad's death easier? come on
gryffydd ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:39:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Agreed that a lot of the questions are stupid. But go watch Russell Wilson's from last year and see the difference.
And it seems that nothing but controversy comes from them. They should wait until the next day, when emotions aren't at their highest. That would avoid SO many scandals.
It's less about what he says and more about how a grown man handles a tough time. He handled it like a child.
DeJay323 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:00:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You must be a Carolina fan
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:05:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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DeJay323 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:27:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Small world
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:25:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
this so hard. IMO Cam is the epitome of a class act, not blaming any section of the team. Not bad mouthing anyone. Just saying We (as a team) was out played. He didnt take the blame himself nor did he put it on any part of the team. And the reporters were trying to get him to single something out so the headline can be "Panthers lose Cam blames O-line". You may not like his demeanor but hes pissed. IMO it shows his passion and emotional connection to the game. This isnt a job for him, this is his passion and he wears his emotions on his sleeve.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:24:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
I don't understand why we as fans/media actually expect the losing quarterback to want to answer questions. "Sure, let me tell you in detail all the ways that we failed, and how we fell short of the goal we have been working for all year. No problem."
In fact, I'd want my quarterback to be this invested in the game. To be honest, I don't think we should interview winning or losing players directly after a game. They are people too, and need time to process everything.
Edit: Just because a player takes a loss hard doesn't necessarily indicate a lack of maturity, but rather an emotional investment in the game. He didn't become childlike and start yelling and making tons of excuses. Dude was just devastated, and understandably so.
CGY_SS ยท -18 points ยท Posted at 13:33:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If you just lost the biggest goal that you've spent your entire life trying to achieve in front of hundreds of millions of people, it's absolutely not unreasonable to not want a bunch of reporters asking "Cam what haaaappened???????" As you're trying to keep from crying in front of them. These guys are human, not some pre recorded answering machine.
Yeah except he's not the first guy who has lost that super bowl and other QBs have handled it much better.
If he's going to talk himself up so much, he should own up to it.
Edit: someone else made me aware of this, but the contrast between him and Kuechly in their post game interviews is a perfect example of how a leader on a team should act. If Cam wasn't such a prominent role in the Panthers team then this would not be a big deal probably, but Cam has to understand that he is going to be a big part of the image of that Panthers organization, and with that comes a degree of class he should show.
God people like you need to get off his dick. Every other quarterback has enough grace not to act like like a little baby when things dont go his way. He is not the first person to lose a game.
Understandable that it would not at all be fun or pleasant, but it's the job he picked. Not only that, but he is striving to be one of the best. Well. If you'd like to stand with the best, that means standing at the podium and taking those questions.
Talented? Surely he is. A strong, mature leader? That might take some time. Maybe he will take some humility from it.
jaymz668 ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 13:52:22 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I didn't realise he'd never get another chance. Sucks
CGY_SS ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:26:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Because you know what it's like to compete in the highest level of your craft? He probably will be in the super bowl next year honestly, but the reason these guys make the NFL is because their competitive drive is extremely high and they obviously hate losing.
It used to be that professional athletes always showed a high level of sportsmanship and professionalism. But then, uh, black people "got all up in them guts" and now there is constant fights and shuckin and jivin and all sorts of things. Don't act like this isn't true. You just have to deal with it.
CGY_SS ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:29:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So everyone else criticizes me with reasonable arguments and then there's you. The fuck is that? Get that racist crap out of here.
f0gax ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:42:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think post-game player interviews, in their entirety, are garbage. Especially in championship situations. You've got a bunch of athletes who are in some state of high emotion, exhaustion, and probably physical pain. And then we're going to have beat reporters ask them "how'd it feel?" or "what was going through your mind when...?"
They only "news" that comes out of these things is when something like this happens.
I disagree. If I was league MVP making millions of dollars it would be pretty easy to say "hey, these guys are the best in the world, they played well, I'll be back next year". Even if he didn't mean it, anyone with a bit of sense could mumble through a statement to save their public image.
apra24 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:28:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You know what fuels most competitive people? Jealousy. Think about it.
That's the problem he might not be back next year hell this is only paytons second win and he's been in the league for a long time as one of the best qbs.
Why is it immature to not want to be asked questions and be grilled directly after losing the biggest game of your life, but it wouldn't be immature to jam cameras in the face of someone who very much wants to be left alone?
"Oh its the way things are! If youre a football player, you have to answer questions!"
Well fuck that requirement. One of the best things about being an adult is the freedom to say nothing until you've calmed down enough to be level headed, and it's bullshit that we think getting a soundbite is worth more than that
Because it's his job and he needs to act like an adult. It shows character, maturity, and leadership if you can handle the tough times. He couldn't.
spiersie ยท -86 points ยท Posted at 12:50:58 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ever worked for six months straight training day upon day, week on week with pressure for results and constantly being critiqued on performance? No you havnt, there are a select few people in the world that can feel the pain he just went through.
That being said, he does kinda act like a bitch. My point is that it's justifiably so
I guess I respect him as a football player because he is damn good. Bit if you're gonna talk the talk and dance around like you're the best you better damn believe I expect you to walk walk and beat the 6headed old man
What? Just because it's not a life ending problem he can't have emotions like that? I'll criticize him for being unprofessional but be a bit more sympathetic. He's still human.
No I'm not criticizing him, I'm criticizing what this user said that few people experience the same level of pain he is going through. That's just not true.
The difference of feeling crushing defeat from a loss from a video game/regular sports tournament, is a lot different that losing a super bowl I would imagine.
aeipownu ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 13:02:58 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That is literally his life man. It's not just a game to someone of his caliber. This is what he's been working for his entire life.
I understand and I can't imagine how terrible he feels, but saying few other people can experience as much pain as he is going through is ridiculous.
blay12 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:41:36 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, and starving kids in Africa could have eaten my leftovers. Football may be a game to us, but for Newton it's his job, and he gets paid a crap load of money to be good at what he does (and a super bowl win would probably have brought in a few million dollars worth of endorsements and bonus money for him). It's not like he's going to roll up to an office job this morning and say "Well it sure was fun to play in the Super Bowl, now it's back to the old grind!"
I'm not criticizing can, just what this user said about no one experiencing the same level of pain as him. It's gotta hurt losing like that, but I could think of a million things worse than that
[deleted] ยท -87 points ยท Posted at 12:24:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Saint947 ยท -10 points ยท Posted at 13:43:51 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Pull a Marshawn lynch, and when the world isn't giving you attention because you're not in the fucking Super Bowl, announce your retirement in the most pretentious way possible.
In 2010, Manning stormed off the field without shaking a single Saints player's hand. The media reaction was that he was competitive and it was an understandable thing to do.
Yes.
Also, Newton congratulated Peyton on the field. Didn't storm off. Athletes don't owe us anything. Least of all a press conference after a loss. What did you want to hear him say?
Cam is probably the most emotionally driven player in the league right now. And he got absolutely man handled. Let the kid cry.
Animal31 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:07:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Passionate people cry when they lose
The toughest, most determined hockey players cry when they get eliminated after a hard playoff.
That's part of being competitive. Champions don't say "No, I am perfectly okay with losing. I'm just happy to be participating". Theres a reason you see people celebrate Bronze more than they celebrate Silver
If my kids did that (which shit, even my kids haven't thrown fits like that), they'd lose all their electronics and have extra chores for a week. Fuck that.
Yeah, but I still have too much pent up LeBron hate so he's still at a huge deficit. Also, still waiting to see if he can win a championship as the star player of the team and not as second fiddle on someone else's team.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:53:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Some humility will do him good. I think he will grow up. He's never really felt defeat until now.
He was kicked out of Florida. So what, he goes to Juco and wins a championship. Media all over his back after dad shops him around for cash. So what, he transfers to Auburn wins championship, Heisman, and #1 draft pic. Then becomes fresh face of the NFL.
[deleted] ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 14:04:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Keep it classy cam.
[deleted] ยท 8 points ยท Posted at 12:38:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's not a good look. I get he's passionate, but flopping to the ground like a toddler throwing a fit doesn't ever look good.
What about the one when he gets mauled by that defenseive lineman in his own endzone and expects a roughing the passer penalty and throws a fit about it.
[deleted] ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:30:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The guy wears his emotions. When he's happy you know it. When he's sad you know it. Sort of like it because this really shows you what he is thinking.
[deleted] ยท 38 points ยท Posted at 11:22:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The dude was busted for stealing a laptop. When the campus police knocked on his door he tried to hide that he stole the laptop by throwing it out a window. He is a child.
So you've never heard of anyone doing stupid stuff as a kid? That laptop thing was years ago. People change. I'm not the biggest cam supporter but we tend to never let athletes of the hook for anything. So what if he dances and celebrates? If I made a first down in the NFL, I would too because it may never happen again.
mrbooze ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:01:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
People in college aren't kids. They're adults.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 15:16:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Society still treats people >25 as kids, more or less
mrbooze ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 00:57:22 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Doesn't matter. They are adults, legally.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 03:38:50 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
How does the law figure into this discussion?
mrbooze ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 05:43:27 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
How does it not? Adults. Responsible for actions. No matter how much mommy and daddy wrapped you tight in your blankie.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:18:15 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Right, but people are willing to let other people they view as younger, immature, etc a chance to grow and change. That's a societal perception thing, not a legal thing. Otherwise, if they are 17 years 363 days and 23 hours old, they are a kid, and an hour later BOOM they're an adult.
In the context the OP was talking about, society views college students as kids because of lack of real world experience and naivete.
So you've never heard of anyone doing stupid stuff as a kid?
Sure. But he was an adult when he did it.
That laptop thing was years ago. People change. I'm not the biggest cam supporter but we tend to never let athletes of the hook for anything.
What???!!! OJ, Ray Lewis, Kobe Bryant? Nah we definitely don't let athletes off the easily enough. If average people murdered and raped at the rate professional atheletes did the world would be a hellscape.
So what if he dances and celebrates? If I made a first down in the NFL, I would too because it may never happen again.
All I'm saying is that the way he acts while losing or when calls go against him is like a child.
If you do 30 seconds of interweb searches you will actually find that NFL players commit less crime proportionally than that of the general public. It is because they are on the national stage and every discrepancy is broadcast nationwide, giving the illusion that they are more dangerous than everyday people. This is not the case.
Ok, OJ covered up his son murdering his ex-wife, Ray Lewis stabbed a dude to death, and Kobe did........what exactly? Cheated on his wife with a trashy ho? Not even the same ballpark.
dolioli ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:25:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Did you even read the previous comments? They're saying he was a child then and he's a child now based off the way he acted by throwing those little fits.
Where did he demonstrate that change in maturity? Anyone can be gracious in victory, but doing so in defeat better shows the measure of a man. If he had some dignity I'd be on the same page as you. He apparently still hasn't learned from his mistakes.
EDIT : Haha...downvote me all you want. But if all you have to say about a guy is something dumb he did in college then you are a pitiful person. Kick a man while he's down and act like you don't have any character flaws and never did something questionable in your life. I'm certain that Cam Newton isn't on the internet putting people down and you are. Take a look at your life.
We'll see about the talent. That's hilarious he was Tebows backup.
[deleted] ยท 25 points ยท Posted at 13:03:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
"Hey dduusstt, you just lost the super bowl. How do you feel? After you answer that question, I have about 10-15 other banal questions that I'm required to ask of you that will only infuriate you further."
Sports reporters have a job to do. But their editors should start understanding that a guy who just (literally JUST lost) the biggest fucking game of his career up until this point, doesn't want to talk about everything that went wrong and what they could've done different.
I have no problem with athletes leaving interviews like this when the reporters can't come up with better questions/recognize this isn't the time for your shittiest questions.
Also Cam Newton was a shit stabber for his college antics but he's kept his nose clean for a while. And his accident probably put the fear of God in him. I'm genuinely interested in how he goes forward from here.
EDIT: a lot of people saying tough shit, it's in the contract etc etc. That's all well and good. My measure of someone's integrity isn't how much lip service he pays to the press. Fuck the press. Sports journalism is a crock of shit. Cam Newton stayed on the field after the loss and shook hands with his opponents. After that he could smash a locker and throw a chair through a window for all I care (so long as he accepts the consequences that come with it...as I'm sure there will be some from the NFL)
[deleted] ยท -12 points ยท Posted at 13:33:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You must forget that he's a child. He plays with his heart on his sleeve. Not my favorite player by a long shot. But sports journalism is absolute shit these days.
I think we are seeing a few stars align here. A near undefeated season, a major upset super bowl and cams crabby antics added to a slow news day equals this kind of coverage.
But I gotta say I don't feel bad for him. He could have avoided it all if he just bit his tongue, gave prerecorded media answers, and threw his fit away from the eyes of the world. I'm sorry man, but I would never ever show this much emotion in public.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:33:22 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Right. You or me may not. But I fully expected this from him.
Brady was undefeated when he lost to the Giants and finished 18-1 and I'm sure his post game decorum was much more "professional" than Cam's but I expect each of them to behave in the manner they did. Because it's who they are.
The fact remains, if you're the face of a franchise- and this year, the face of the entire league- it is your obligation to put up with the media's bullshit.
Do you think Peyton would have pulled this bullshit if the Broncos lost?
That is your part of your job. It's written in to your contract.
Fuckin deal with it until you get on the plane, then throw your bitch fit. Not on the field like he did. Not on the sidelines like he did. And not during his media obligations, like he did.
In fact, you can do a direct comparison to what Peyton would do. He just lost a Superbowl recently. It wasn't a close game, either. They got crushed. Remember Manning crying at the sidelines? However, IIRC, he took it like a pro in the interviews.
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:07:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam: "They just played better than us. I don't know what you want me to say. They made [better] plays than us...and that what it come down to. I mean, we had our opportunities. It wasn't nothin special that they did. We dropped balls, we turned the ball over...gave up sacks. Threw errant passes. That's it. They scored more points than us."
Reporter: "Can you put into words the disappointment you feel right now?"
Cam: "Loss"
What an asshole. He answered that mans question very thoroughly and gave every reporter there enough of a sound bite to write their article.
purses lips while sighing and shaking head in annoyance
Nope.
Etc. Etc.
All while pouting like a child.
That is not how an MVP should conduct themselves.
[deleted] ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:06:10 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam: "They just played better than us. I don't know what you want me to say. They made [better] plays than us...and that what it come down to. I mean, we had our opportunities. It wasn't nothin special that they did. We dropped balls, we turned the ball over...gave up sacks. Threw errant passes. That's it. They scored more points than us."
Reporter: "Can you put into words the disappointment you feel right now?"
Cam: "Loss"
That was pretty all encomassing in my book.
[deleted] ยท -6 points ยท Posted at 13:54:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'll never understand why people give so much of a shit about this kind of stuff. Are you really that interested in hearing the same ol' QB speak and platitudes that we hear every single time after a loss?
I don't care what he had to say at all, no. That isn't the point.
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:08:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Then what is? If you don't actually care about what he has to say, then why do you care if he decides he doesn't wanna talk to the media? Because he's obligated? Because he should be a "role model"? What? Dude lost the biggest game of his career and was understandably pissed. He skipped the say-nothing interviews that you didn't wanna hear anyway (but stayed behind to shake the hands of the opposing team) but you're upset.
He's a dick who gets a pass at being a dick because he's "young" and "emotional".
That's bullshit. He's the face of the league acting like a teenager getting questioned by his mother about his bad grades.
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:33:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Well, I give him a pass because he's a man who plays a kid's game for a living, not a head of state. As such I don't expect him to be perfectly composed and media-ready at all times. The fact that this kind of stuff really bothers you says to me that you might be placing a little too much stock in the personal lives of these entertainment figures.
How is what someone does on a dais on live television considered their "personal life"? He was acting as a public figure.
You clearly don't understand the impact these players have on the youth. Cam is a role model for millions of kids. And he just showed them it's cool to be dismissive, rude, and an overall dick.
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:41:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
And you're clearly too emotional to have a discussions without downvoting. Also, don't let TV raise your kids. Have a nice day.
You're being a crybaby just like Cam. A fitting comparison.
Also, I'm not making 100 mil. I'm not the face of a franchise. I'm not the league MVP. I'malso not making claims that I am the first of my kind at what I do, unlike Cam. I'm allowed to call a crybaby a crybaby on the internet.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 15:58:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
And you're being a hypocrite. Cam had his dreams crushed and acted a little childish. You got riled up by a stranger on the Internet and did the same. But go ahead an continue spouting off about how other people need to act like mature adults lol.
I'm not being hypocritical in the slightest. The circumstances are wildly different. You question my parenting so I call you a crybaby vs Cam Newton throwing a tantrum on the field and off.
You want an easy out for not having an arguement anymore so it's "lol you called me a name you're a hypocrite I'm out".
That's a child's mentality if I've ever seen one.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 16:29:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Just calls em like I sees em bud. You want Cam to act a way you agree with so he doesn't influence your kids negatively. Instead of just saying "hey, maybe don't act like that guy on TV."
I can see why you'd want celebrities to instill your kids' values as you don't seem to be setting much of an example.
I love reading sanctimonious comments. The psychological profiles they make evident are fascinating. Well, not so much fascinating as it is unfortunate.
Peyton has a ring already and is almost 40 years old. Cam hasn't even hit 30 yet and just lost the biggest game of his life. He answered the questions and then got asked to put his emotions into words. What? You just lost the biggest game of your life and you're gonna tell me that you would sit there and give an answer to that?
You're comparing the emotional stability of a 37 year old who's been multiple times to that of a 26 year old who just lost his first appearance ever. If you can't see the difference, there is nothing I can do to convince you because you will search for reasons to dislike the guy.
What the actual fuck are you talking about? Where did I say it makes them care less? Losing the first time you go there and losing after you've already won one are obviously two different things.
And no one can say how Wilson would have acted, because it didn't happen. You can assume all you want, but we have absolutely no idea how he would have behaved.
Let's discuss this in real world terms. Is there anything you can do in real life that 1 million people can do? What about 100 people in the entire world? Has there ever been a time in your life where you were in the top 100 of the world? Let's pretend you do become the top 100 and you have to go against another competitor, biggest game of your life, in front of 115 million other people. And you lose. You've been training all your life for this moment, you played like shit, and you lost. You are going to sit here and try to tell me that you would be a gracious loser? Get fucking real. Even if Wilson lost his first appearance and handled it gracefully, that makes him a saint.
Why is it that the guys who show actual emotion are considered the outliers? People bitch all the time about the No Fun League, but Cam Newton starts actually playing with emotion and he's a bad guy now?
I havent mentioned anything that hasnt happened. You're talking about shit that hasn't and will never happen and are trying to compare those hypotheticals to something that has happened. That's not how adults have discussions.
Additionally, you don't know me, don't presume to.
I say again, show me a post super bowl presser of a qb being as big of a dick as cam.
He acted like a child and you're defending him because he's 26? Age doesn't mean a fucking thing. He's been in the spotlight since high school. There is no excuse for his bullshit.
Yep, you're right. You're always right. Please, for the love of God, do not force me to listen to anything else you have to say. Please. I'm begging here. I sincerely do not give one solitary fuck.
Don't know why you're getting blasted. Age and experience absolutely play into the emotional maturity. He's young and dumb and the game was frustrating, the refs weren't great, and the panthers O-line has done a great job protecting him up until this game, shit got to him. Pro athletes throw tantrums all the time when they are frustrated. They just aren't as high profile as Cam Newton.
Plus the NFL has really been pushing Cam Newton as the next great quarterback and way over-hyping him (he may be, who knows) and reddit LOVES watching people fail.
It's easy for you to say. You'll never know what it's like to be in Cam's position, being the mvp, going undefeated, and then losing. He's going to get the blame, and he failed. Why is he not allowed to show his emotions?
I'll never know what it's like to be in his position. You know, playing a game, getting paid millions of dollars even if you lose. Not like any of us has ever felt disappointment before. Must be tough.
[deleted] ยท -14 points ยท Posted at 13:28:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
37 year old QB with a super bowl victory talking about a game that was over after the first half is not the same as a 25 year old QB who lost his first super bowl and had a legitimate shot at winning it.
EDIT: Peyton left the field when they lost to the Saints without shaking anyone's hand. Fuck outta here
Peyton has played in 4 superbowls, and has two rings. He hasn't always been in his late 30's -- and from his rookie season on has always behaved like a professional.. even through crushing post season losses.
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 13:57:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Peyton won the first Super Bowl he played in. How do you know how he'd react if they lost? I bet he'd be a little more curt in his post game press conference.
[deleted] ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:03:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Peyton's teams had plenty of heart-breaking and soul-crushing playoff losses before that first Super Bowl. He always acted respectable through them.
Also I honestly don't have a problem with how Cam acted. I can understand how he feels. I mean he literally JUST lost; I think if he were interviewed today or something he'd probably be better composed. But as a long-time Colts fan, I just wanted to comment that yes, Peyton has always acted very respectable even through big losses in the postseason.
[deleted] ยท -2 points ยท Posted at 14:11:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sure. But Super Bowl is miles from the AFC Championship in my book. And I still feel that Cam answered questions enough. He could've been a dick and just said yes or no the whole time but he did elaborate. When the questions all start sounding the same, the conference is over
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:33:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think that's kind of all in your perspective about which is bigger emotionally... I know when the colts went to their first SB, the SB itself seemed like it wasn't as big a deal as the AFCCG, because that game was against the Pats, who were still that major, major wall they had to break through. They'd been bounced from the playoffs twice in an ugly fashion by the Pats in just a couple of years before that game.
If history is any indicator, he'd have acted like a consummate professional -- like he always does. Not my favorite quarterback, but you're going to have a tough time convincing anyone who has watched him throughout his career that he might have ever acted like Cam Newton did last night.
[deleted] ยท -3 points ยท Posted at 14:09:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Goes to show how tough the loss was on him
[deleted] ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 13:50:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Tough shit. Big boy pay check big boy rules.
matty_a ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 14:00:58 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
"Hey silaciouskrumb, we're going to pay you ten figures a year and set your family up for generations to play a game. You'll have to work hard, but you'll have more time off that most people and more money and fame than they can dream of. In exchange, you have to be accessible to the fans and occasionally answer some stupid questions in painful moments. Fair deal?"
[deleted] ยท -2 points ยท Posted at 14:11:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I dunno ask Marshawn Lynch. But since he's quirky and on the Seahawks, no one seems to have a problem with his attitude.
"Well, we did our best but it's any given sunday. Peyton played well, and than von miller, well you guys know when he is on he's unstoppable. The Broncos played a great game, and congratulations to them, but I'm already looking forward to next season"
Is what a champion, a true sportsman would respond to "hey you just lost the super bowl, how's it feel"?
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:12:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So you prefer a bunch of horseshit than genuine honesty? No thanks. Same reason I can't stand watching pre game shows. How many ways can you say the same old tired shit?
I also think if you talked to him in a few days you'd get a better interview.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:30:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Believe me, I'm a Cam Fan like I'm a broccoli fan. But I'm playing devils advocate. Have other quarterbacks handled loss better? Fuckin A. But did you expect him to sit down and take those questions (some of which weren't bad) laying down?
It's not his style. He's flashy. He's cocky. He got smacked in the mouth.
This is exactly why I rooted against Carolina in this game. If the Packers are not in, I pick the team who hasn't won in a long time as I like them to have their chance in the spotlight. In this case, my dislike of Cam and his showmanship was so strong that I hoped he'd get knocked off his platform. I'm so happy that happened. Maybe next season he'll be more humble, but I wouldn't count on it.
RodgersThrowsTablet.gif It happens to everyone. Could can have acted more gracefully? Sure. Is he at peak maturity? No but he's only been in the league for what, 4 years. If you hate cam for being cocky and then throwing a tantrum I understand, but I think anyone can at least understand why this was his emotional response enough not to "lose respect" for him.
I don't think he's horrible for reacting the way he did (aside from walking out of a press conference...) I'm saying I hate him for his cocky attitude. Rodgers had his belt, but it was belt and done. None of this bullshit dances for 10 seconds for getting a first down.
Nah, apparently personal life doesn't matter. We still have a QB in the league who went to jail for dog-fighting and got picked up again as soon as he got out. If you're a good QB you'll have a job.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:09:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He does need it, at least in the collective sense. He won't be able to play football forever, but he's going to want a millionaire's income for his whole life to support his lifestyle. If people don't respect you, you don't get any of those nice commentator positions after you retire.
When we beat them and gave them their first loss, he didn't even shake Matt Ryan's hand. He just kinda waved at him then ran off the field. He's always been a big cry baby. Usually when he is losing he puts that towel over his head and pouts.
CGY_SS ยท -7 points ยท Posted at 13:38:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He's a human being. No one wants to have a bunch of dumbass reporters in their face asking "What happened out there cam?" Because they can't say "What the fuck do you think happened? They scored more points than we did and they beat us." I don't blame him at all for going straight to the locker room. He was probably about to break down anyways.
PENISFIRE ยท -14 points ยท Posted at 13:03:40 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He is 26 years old... Frontal cortex still developing. Men don't start acting respectably until 30s... Especially guys from the ghetto.
I disagree. I find it entertaining and the league would be more boring without him. He's a very unique flavor in the NFL. If he didn't do what he wanted he wouldn't be Cam.
The play when he fumbled it and shyed away from diving for the ball, that's when I knew the Panthers were gonna lose it. Obviously he didn't want to be the champion hard enough cause he couldn't be bothered to even go after the ball
You know, I really think he thought the ball was going to squirt away from that first defender and then he could pick it up and continue with the play.
Don't get me wrong, he was a total baby in most other parts of the game. But this play I think he just made a bad guess on what was going to happen.
He then dove for the ball like 1 second later. I think he was just in an awkward spot there and thought he would have a better shot by waiting for better positioning.
[deleted] ยท 13 points ยท Posted at 06:45:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That guy doesn't have good character or maturity. I think he actually BELIEVES that "superman" childish unsportsmanlike crap about himself. In New Orleans I read his lips as he yelled to their bench "This is MY damn house!".
[deleted] ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:28:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's spreading as people allow themselves to be lured down that road with "liberal" thinking. Evil definitely has cheering/adoring fans (temptation). Many weak ( and evil) people value that though it has no real value (ie poor character). Good character equates to good sensible values. It should be obvious, but isn't to those WITH poor character. You find them as predators/parasites and enabler/nurturers of those. Exploiters, liars, thieves, practitioners of destruction and waste as their choice of recreation. It's why there are $15 beers at the games.
Poor character is fundamentally valuing the worthless and encouraging (through various lies, enticements and temptations) others to join you in that wasteful pursuit. From exploitation to outright robbery.
There was even a commercial (super bowl) glorifying bank robbery and escape (as long as you're using a "green" (not) automobile).
They love to call it "joking". It isn't. That's just another of their typical lies.
Funny how you (evil) are PROUD of being a parasite. There is NO excuse for theft. Not even survival. You WILL pay for your choices.
Parasites are a race? Generally true. Also a gender. Professional victims, one and all, squandering all of their resources then DEMANDING everybody else pay for their negative consequences.
You WILL pay for YOUR consequences/choices. You won't even repent, since you think good is evil and evil, good. Your existence won't be so pleasant when there ONLY parasites and predators present in your universe (no prey to ROB of THEIR harvest of prudence and responsible choices).
Except when you take it in the context of ALL of Rogers behavior. Dude is weird and decidedly UNcocky the rest of the time. And when he blows a big play, he takes it like a man. No throwing of bitch fits.
I have the same reaction when I have to go to my In Laws...
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:43:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ready for downvotes or being ignored completely, but I have to defend the Panthers (and Cam as well). We've been the butt of a lot of jokes since we started. Typically they have one killer season, followed by several shitty-to-OK seasons, but this year it was electrifying to watch. Cam seemed to have telepathic links to all of his receivers, and was great at making quick decisions, often running the ball himself when no other opportunities existed.
More than that, watching the Panthers was watching a team who genuinely appeared to be having fun. And the whole tradition of handing the touchdown balls to little kids: that's the thing that makes kids want to grow up to play the game. It's a stark contrast to the typical football celebration machismo. It's a thank you to the fans, without whom the league wouldn't exist.
Cam's still young, and I hope he stays and leads Carolina for years to come, and they don't lose that sense of fun and camaraderie. Their performance last night was WAY off the mark for the season, and you could tell that they weren't enjoying the game. It's shocking to see a game where they're not all grinning throughout (even when they lose). The plain truth is that they weren't ready. They were probably getting cocky, and didn't lock in like they have all season. They didn't expect the challenge they were given, and couldn't snap out of it once they began to be trampled. The first half is where they've shown the majority of their might, and they blew it last night. This should be a lesson in humility, and should hopefully lead to another great season. But I just hope they don't lose that fun, childlike quality to their game. Seriously, this season's Panthers were the thing that got my wife to give a damn about football.
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:37:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's because you don't understand, it's not that he's a showboat, he's just very emotional and shows it. We've just seen happy Cam all season long, now we're seeing sad Cam
You HAD to see that one coming. The Redskins didn't beat a single team with a winning record all year. They only made it because the NFC East was so atrociously bad this year.
Is there some graphics geek here who can superimpose a flying ball, a Star wars Laser or like a hilarious stupid looking cat hitting him in the chest?
Humpsoss ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:50:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Quick, someone give me some hundred dollar bills to blow my nose in.
wudshapr ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:51:12 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Now imagine a different profession, For instance: The tiny Asian that screwed up that third accent color when you got ur nails did, falling to the floor, screaming and crying. The painter that got some of the wall color on the ceiling: Tumbling down his step ladder and coiling up. The Cop: when he finds out his tirade was secretly recorded on a dash cam, pulling out his service pistol and eating it.
I didn't get this when I saw it, it's still a 2 score game even if they kicked a field goal. He's good, but he's not gonna take them down twice in 3 minutes or whatever was left at that point.
Thanks, I always thought he was immature and it pretty much confirms that he is. We didn't have problem with Warren Moon, Daunte Culpepper, Donavan McNabb, Michael Vick, Steve McNair, RG3, etc. It's Newton's behavior most of us has a problem with.
I still think he's awesome. If it wasn't for the fact that it was probably Peyton's last game ever and he's the player that got me into football to begin with, I'd be rooting for Carolina. They are just a ton of fun to watch.
He was the only player on the Carolina offense that actually played the game last night. the rest of his team just wasn't there.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:36:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
seriously, people are loving to hate on Cam, but the O line and the receivers failed him
I wasn't really seeing why there was all this talk about people disliking Cam. After this though, I will have a hard time respecting him. Passion is a good thing, but this is just childish. Fantastic athlete and season though.
so I currently reside in North Carolina and all I've heard for the past few months is how the Panthers are doing so well because they pray together before every game and have bible studies and are good boys.
I secretly hope they find 15 of the guys snorting cocaine with needles of steroids in their arms during an illegal cock fight at an atheist meet-up.
iced327 ยท -11 points ยท Posted at 13:01:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
ITT: People making fun of someone for showing emotion because his team will lose the biggest game of their lives.
Uh, give the guy a break?
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:10:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Welcome to the internet, where care and compassion is nearly nonexistent, and the points don't matter!
Now with Laura Hall on the piano, let's hear Wayne sing a song about Panther's tears. Go.
ekpg ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:27:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If he can dance around for 30 seconds after doing anything remotely good, or pose for pictures before a game is even over, then he should show a little bit of restraint when he loses.
deptford ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:45:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
A truly horrible game to watch. I am wondering how Carolina were ever considered favorites? Their receivers had hands like feet and could not catch a cold.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:03:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Everybody was on the Cam hype train, until the receivers showed just how bad they really were
I think he was trying to get a roughing the passer call. You aren't allowed to tackle the quarterback if he passed the ball and you're two steps or so away. But he threw the ball within one step of being tackled so there was no call.
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๐๏ธ S4ngin ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:46:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
You are doing God's work. I wish there was a system where users could 'upvote' and 'downvote' content, but since that doesn't exist I am thankful for mods. They tell us what specific funny stuff we can and can't enjoy, how else would we be able to know what is funny?!
Thank you again, you are a hero.
Who knows, we could find a reaction gif funny, of a gif with a red car in it funny, but we won't because you are our dark knight.
๐๏ธ S4ngin ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:18:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
My official argument is:
Sure, it is against your first rule posted, but come on bro.
Yeah this is way better than the millions of other gifs on the internet and has nothing to do with the super bowl at all. This is the best reaction gif I've ever seen too and has nothing to do with the fact that every other post on reddit today has been about the same thing
Nsaniac ยท 8 points ยท Posted at 10:25:11 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Saved comment
grizzlybig55 ยท 1357 points ยท Posted at 05:40:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Getting sacked from the bench.
Joten ยท 475 points ยท Posted at 09:30:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Von Miller, Sith of Amazing Power
sinocarD44 ยท 135 points ยท Posted at 12:41:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Darth Von.
hexagonation ยท 15 points ยท Posted at 13:40:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Darth Urterer
Negative_Racoon ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:43:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Darth Barla Von.
JediJofis ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:10:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's a serious accusation
BayLyfez ยท 518 points ยท Posted at 10:40:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
kinda surprised he didnt fumble a gatorade and wait around for someone else to go pick it up :)
[deleted] ยท 43 points ยท Posted at 14:04:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Dude... why is your smiley mouth off to the side?
Wait... ARE YOU KATIE HOLMES!?!?
downtowneil ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:33:51 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
mayyyyyyybe
Maccas91 ยท 95 points ยท Posted at 12:37:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Savage.
1v1mecuz ยท 13 points ยท Posted at 14:08:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Brutal.
trumpet_fart ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 14:25:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Rekt
xerokills ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:38:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Seriously, he heads to the pile to go for the fumble..."Nah, I'm good...you guys can fight for it" He straight up temper tantrumed in the endzone when Wolf hit him a tad late. I think all of the world saw the true Cam Newton last night.
bvdizzle ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:00:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think your right
AK_Happy ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:31:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Incredible comment.
monkey_13 ยท 13 points ยท Posted at 14:09:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
My thoughts exactly... He looked like a spoiled little kid the rest of the game.
AK_Happy ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:31:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It was a reference to him fumbling the ball and hesitating to jump on it. Not being bratty.
IldeIetedII ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:14:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Dayummmmmm
AngrySignEmporium ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:40:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
:^)*
Bricka_Bracka ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:03:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
what's with that downsy looking smiley?
computertechie ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:24:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He put a nose in. Properly escaped it looks like :^) but without the escape it's :) because carets indicate superscript in reddit markdown.
Bricka_Bracka ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:26:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
escaped?
computertechie ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:32:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You can use backslashes \ to prevent special characters (such as ^ for superscript or * for bold or _ for italics) from being interpreted as such and instead to display them normally.
Reddit Enhancement Suite has a formatting help link beneath any comment or post box.
Bricka_Bracka ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:59:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
thanks for the info
Goobermnt_Prospiracy ยท -5 points ยท Posted at 13:27:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Shots have been fired.
SonOfMaxMusterman ยท 35 points ยท Posted at 09:42:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I imagine him having random flashbacks that look exactly like this wherever he goes for the next few months.
tronerto3 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:15:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
kid reactions http://youtu.be/pgusYzBFx9U
Dodgerballs ยท 15 points ยท Posted at 13:54:40 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Clearly a late hit. Personal foul, half the distance to the goal line.
halibuttaco ยท 31 points ยท Posted at 12:39:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I like to think some pissed off fan from Carolina shot a mean sniper rifle and it happened to travel all the way there in perfect accuracy, only to lose its steam and just bump into Cam just hard enough to knock him over..
UpSideofDown ยท 47 points ยท Posted at 13:46:31 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Kinda like their season?
Sweepy_time ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:10:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This gif is going to be the new http://i.imgur.com/KIQTOFY.jpg. Poor Carolina fans, lol.
Chicken_Buttholes ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:17:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Are you sure that's a gif or am I missing something
CamDoe ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:37:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He meant the reaction gif will be the new manning face
Chicken_Buttholes ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:01:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Gotcha
bhouse08 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:54:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I expected one of those sniper shot gifs to show up after that. Or a street fighter ninja surprise edit.
Psalms137-9 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:25:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He called a foul
dehehn ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:45:22 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The Bronco's defense is just unstoppable!
Menospan ยท 399 points ยท Posted at 07:36:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
http://i.imgur.com/AdiBPrO.jpg
Peanlocket ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:21:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Graphics aren't big enough. I could still sorta see what was going on.
ownage516 ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:05:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Where's the gif of Cam crying? Or someone who was sitting on the bench crying.
CoolStoryBro_Fairy ยท 642 points ยท Posted at 05:54:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
poor Nelly
mcluhanism ยท 216 points ยท Posted at 08:26:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Hey, must be the money!
LYKE_UH_BAWS ยท 25 points ยท Posted at 12:44:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's gettin' hot in here.
pedro19 ยท 21 points ยท Posted at 13:43:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Even when I'm with my Boo
Odin_Exodus ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 13:59:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Stomping in my Air Force Ones
akaJimothy ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:58:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
My dirty, it's our turn at bat.
Playerhypo ยท -4 points ยท Posted at 13:58:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Think that's Usher, dude.
center505066 ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:14:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Nelly ft Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
Playerhypo ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 21:55:32 on February 12, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Well I'll be damned +1
trex707 ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:05:51 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
no its not. I'll give you a hint...a female sings it
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:44:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Na na na na na na I wanna take my cloothes off
RedBeardedWhiskey ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:47:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So I can go stomping in my Air Force Ones.
makederr ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 13:54:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
thon tha thong thong thong
Oh wait...whatever. Same diff.
EDIT: downvoted?! No one can tell the difference between sisqo and nelly.
ialready ยท -2 points ยท Posted at 13:57:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I love it when they call me big poppaaaaaaa
CameronMcCasland ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:08:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
you are thinking of Deion Sanders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJWSm13LBh8
beershitz ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:19:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Nelly is like 5'8"
yogiibear ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:26:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Someone get him a band aid
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:28:11 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He was like, good gracious.
SIlentguardian11 ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 13:45:12 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Its only just a dream
billyt99 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:15:10 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He's going down down baby.
evanmvonanselc ยท 195 points ยท Posted at 07:48:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
"This doesn't represent me"
whiskey__wizard ยท 65 points ยท Posted at 10:50:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So just DON'T AIR IT!!
drfrasiercraneshow ยท 36 points ยท Posted at 12:15:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It was the buzzer!
Ohgodwhatisthisidont ยท 27 points ยท Posted at 13:05:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sea urchin
Newell00 ยท 35 points ยท Posted at 13:14:58 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Laser beams, Grant. It's the only way to completely obliterate the follicle.
twelve_parsecs ยท 17 points ยท Posted at 13:46:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
No. No. These shoes are made from the finest Italian leather and tailored to my exact specifications. Therefore, there would be no room for lead.
EDIT: Lead, not cement
TinaEatTheHam ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:01:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
room for lead
twelve_parsecs ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 00:45:42 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
thanks bro
TinaEatTheHam ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 02:57:50 on February 10, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No prob. Love that whole episode
Chasethelogic ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:29:11 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Name something you people are afraid of.
oooOOO guys... the nightman
Ohgodwhatisthisidont ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 00:29:44 on March 17, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I know this is a month old but you also forgot "the fit is perfect"
Ohgodwhatisthisidont ยท 10 points ยท Posted at 13:19:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Fuck I love this website.
bvdizzle ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 15:03:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
"Dragons!" "No people don't eat dragons" "Well... Dragonfly's..
1337syntaX ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:34:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Buzzers awfully loud huh? Pieces you right down to your soul. I don't like it!
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท -2 points ยท Posted at 13:47:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Oh god tell me this is a quote from him.
scion127 ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:08:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's not it's from a tv show called "it's always sunny in philidelphia"
theycallmeche ยท 142 points ยท Posted at 10:34:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm surprised they didn't flag the Broncos for emotional distress.
Ikasatu ยท 129 points ยท Posted at 12:32:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
DEFENSE. NUMBER 21! HURTING THE FEELS. FIVE YARD PENALTY!
Ftfykid ยท 171 points ยท Posted at 12:53:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
21 on defense had more issues than just hurting the feels. Talib was playing like a thug. All of his penalties were well deserved, and I'm a broncos fan.
Reddit_beard ยท 86 points ยท Posted at 13:17:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That facemask on the 4 yard line or whatever was absolutely brutal, can't believe the other guy went back on the field.
Neil_Patrick_Bateman ยท 30 points ยท Posted at 13:35:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That one didn't even matter though, the guy already had the first and the penalty amounted to a half yard. Probably saved the TD, but really brutal and dangerous.
inclinedtorecline ยท 26 points ยท Posted at 14:00:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sure it saved the TD on the play but it almost guaranteed that Carolina would punch it in on one of the next 3 possessions. IMHO it was a selfish, frustrated play by Talib who, like the parent comment said, was acting like a jabroni for most of the game.
[deleted] ยท 24 points ยท Posted at 14:19:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
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[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:30:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's not how the game should be played.
stonefry ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 14:35:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Guaranteed? Without that penalty it would have been first and goal at the two. After the penalty, it was first and goal at the one. Explain to me how it made any difference? I agree that the play was brutal. The argument is that the penalty didn't effect the game much at all.
AllMyFriendsSellCrak ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:47:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That was the only football game he watched all year. Take it easy on him.
Neil_Patrick_Bateman ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:22:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I mean, one of his others was "taunting" which is immature sure but not anything vicious. Just cause the ball was at the 1 doesn't mean you don't try to stop the runner, he already had a first down. In hockey they talk about "good penalties" if it stops a goal (hooking a player who blew by you on a break away, for example). This, other than being extremely dangerous, by the rules was a good penalty. It saved a TD and only cost a yard, maybe. They should revisit the rules to see how they can disincentivize taking these types of dangerous penalties at the goal line.
PM_ME_IASIP_QUOTES ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 14:25:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The taunting penalty was garbage too. It should've been offsetting penalties.
Neil_Patrick_Bateman ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:28:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I was confused, but it think it was because he took off his helmet.
PM_ME_IASIP_QUOTES ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:34:39 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah I think that's where they draw the line, but it was after the player who was on the wrong sideline had his hand inside Talib's facemask.
Neil_Patrick_Bateman ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 15:31:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Also, technically, he was on his own sideline. Isn't it ok to take off your helmet there? Eh. Didn't matter in the end, but an odd sequence for sure.
PM_ME_IASIP_QUOTES ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 15:40:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah definitely an odd situation. If it wasn't Talib it probably wouldn't have warranted a flag.
bvdizzle ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:06:40 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You keep saying this word.. Jabronie?
Reddit_beard ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:41:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He would have shoved him out of bounds anyway. The facemask is just because Talib is a loose cannon.
[deleted] ยท 23 points ยท Posted at 13:39:36 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Seriously, I nearly felt my own neck snap watching it. That was extremely dangerous and uncool.
Tin_Foil ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:40:51 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If he would have been ejected for that, I wouldn't have complained. There was no doubt the intent was to tackle using the facemask; not like his hand accidently went high.
Ikasatu ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:17:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Don't misunderstand my joke; he's dangerous and hotheaded.
We just got used to every penalty being about him, until it looked like he got benched.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:44:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah but it was a perfect place to do that sort of thing. 2 yard penalty for that sort of Hulk smash? Worth it imo.
Reddit_beard ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:40:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, if you're an asshole with little respect for other's health or the rules of the game
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 15:55:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Meh. Talib ain't worried bout nothin.
Reddit_beard ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:29:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, he's a selfish asshole.
Gullyvuhr ยท 41 points ยท Posted at 13:50:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Live in Denver, grew up here -- life long Broncos fan, and I was disgusted by Talib's play. Earlier in the season when he pulled that bullshit eye gouge I felt they should've ejected him from the game and suspended him for several.
That's not competitiveness - I think you said it perfectly, it's thug like behavior.
PresidentialCorgi ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:04:12 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
As a Pats fan, I think we dodged a bullet not bringing him back in 2014. He's a talented cover corner but holy hell he's a dirty player.
Gullyvuhr ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:07:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
There's no doubt he's one of the best corners around, but it does seem like the guy is a ticking time bomb before one of his flagrant personal fouls really hurts someone.
The NFL has to step up against this sort of behavior on the field as much as it's attempting to do it off the field.
EwokaFlockaFlame ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:09:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Did they hire Roman polanski as a defensive coach/consultant?
mgahan ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:23:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
while I agree, the other side of the argument is that is exactly the edge this defense played with all year, & part of what made them so great. not defending Talib by any means, but I am glad he was on our side
fournameslater ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:36:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I know Talib's package got pulled after the facemask, but he looked like he needed to sit himself down after that. I'm surprised the NFL doesn't throw players out for these kinds of penalties.
Maybe another lesson that could be learned from hockey.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:44:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
ITT: More use of the word "thug" to mean "n*****".
Ikasatu ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:13:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think they're using it in the "giant oaf that hurts people on behalf of the mafia" sense, which isn't wrong or shitty.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 23:48:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Except they never apply it to white dudes, even ones who exhibit the exact same behaviors.
Ikasatu ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 00:08:54 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Huh. I guess I would? I think "thug gangster" or "thug motherfucker" has that link in my brain, but not just "thug".
EwokaFlockaFlame ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 03:34:35 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I meant bill romanowski, but I love that I still got an upvote for a drunken mixup.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:31:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If he were white I'm guessing a surrogate would be being used for the word thug.
Gullyvuhr ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:37:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Could be. Richard Sherman would certainly agree with you.
Ikasatu ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:14:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Maybe. When I read "thug", I thought of it in the "cartoon mafia goon" sense.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:31:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Nope.
Ikasatu ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:33:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Oh. Okay.
[deleted] ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 14:02:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
I chose a dvd for tonight
thepolyproninja ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:42:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It was because Talib took his helmet off.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:37:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
I looked at for a map
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:45:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It was for taking your helmet off. Which he clearly did.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:37:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
You are looking at the stars
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:48:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Doesn't matter. NFL Rule Section 3 (which is "Unsportsmanlike Conduct") Article 1(h):
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:49:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
You choose a book for reading
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:55:11 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No, it doesn't matter, as evidenced by the fact he drew the penalty.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:56:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
I look at for a map
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 17:16:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's not what I'm arguing. I'm saying that your emphasis on "in the field of play" only applies to "celebrating" not to the provision about confrontations with other players and refs.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 18:00:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
I am looking at for a map
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:02:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Also that "OR" can be interpreted two different ways, as a continuation of the first part of the sentence or a completely separate idea.
Apparently this set of refs think it was the second one.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:07:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
You are going to Egypt
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:02:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I know he was pretty dirty beforehand, but that eye gouge he pulled earlier in the season really showed the type of guy he is.
OnlyRacistOnReddit ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:26:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Agreed, I was really upset by the way Talib played in the first quarter. I'm Blue and Orange to the core, but there is no reason to act that way.
thePurpleAvenger ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:43:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm a life-long Broncos fan and I feel he should have been ejected from the game for that face mask personal foul. He could have killed him doing that bullshit. He's the one member of the defense I hope they find a way to get rid of.
AllMyFriendsSellCrak ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:46:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The first penalty on the opening drive was not deserved in the least. He's just playing tight, and the other guy is shoving him and touching his face after they're both out of bounds and the play is well over. I'd be yelling in that guy's face too.
Whipping the WR down in a 360 by his facemask tho... Not defending that one.
Ikasatu ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:16:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I agree with you; it became the joke of our party whenever someone on either team was hurt: "Let's look at the replay. Was it 21?"
not_anyone ยท -6 points ยท Posted at 13:49:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Oh shit, you cant say the T word, thats racist.
The-Gingineer ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:31:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Talib? Why can't he say Talib?
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:43:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Dude I bet Talib got REAMED on the sideline after those three penalties. That or the gratuitous WWE facemask takedown worked it out of him. He definitely seemed to be calmer the rest of the game.
JaM0k3 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 17:10:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
he called our O-lineman fat! it's 2016, we should be more evolved than that!
packfan17 ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:17:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Really? I'm surprised they didn't flag the Panthers.
Batrachot0xin ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:19:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Too many men on the feels. Automatic timeout; now go to your room and think about what you've done.
isitbrokenorsomethin ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:50:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Fuck that man, the first facemask they pulled set the tone for them from the refs.
bvdizzle ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:05:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
IIRC right at the end of the game the panthers had a flag called on them and got put back like 15 yards and had a 10 second runoff so the was like no chance of a score
avidwriter123 ยท 319 points ยท Posted at 12:37:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
that's more effort than he put into recovering that fumble
[deleted] ยท 40 points ยท Posted at 13:53:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Exactly my comment when it happened. Not only did he not fall on the fumble, he actually physically recoiled away from it.
christballs ยท 22 points ยท Posted at 14:10:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
My first thought
[deleted] ยท 8 points ยท Posted at 14:17:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What does he actually say there?
christballs ยท 8 points ยท Posted at 14:20:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Soft.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:37:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He was referring to Gasol, right?
christballs ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:50:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Dwight Howard.
[deleted] ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:37:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He's telling Dwight Howard "you're soft"
DaddyF4tS4ck ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:43:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Show off
itsmerh85 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:43:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
'Snarf'
dehehn ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 20:08:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cough.
radioraheem8 ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:23:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
When i saw the fumble replay and he stepped away, my thought was the ball had just squirted out of the linemans hands and the ball bounced to cams right. Thats why i thought he didnt dive right in. Besides being a primadonna.
sorry_for_jabari ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:31:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He was anticipating the ball bouncing back out of the pile since there were others then jumping on it. He was right, except it bounced further out than he expected
labrigade2012 ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:08:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Is it possible that he doesn't want to risk an injury? The guy is young and very talented regardless of yesterday's outcome. Through out yesterdays game i noticed that he would avoid some plays that (due to his athleticism and size) he could have easily pushed through to advance. Instead, he seemed to draw back a bit as if trying to avoid an injury.
I don't know much about Football but it seamed as it Cam was trying to not get injured, keeping in mind that he has how whole career ahead of him.
[deleted] ยท 40 points ยท Posted at 14:11:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Thats likely. But thats also how you lose a superbowl.
dehehn ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 20:09:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's also the last game of the season. If you're gonna get injured now is the time.
HI_Handbasket ยท 10 points ยท Posted at 14:16:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Good thing those other guys trying to recover the fumble don't have careers then, otherwise that ball might be sitting there still.
up_syndrome ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:10:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He made a business decision.
Bgndrsn ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:17:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yes and no. You see a lot of players on the losing team crying after the game because they poured their heart and soul into the season and know they may never get another change. The go to example is Dan Marino, an all time great QB, never won a superbowl. Games over if you lose that ball, you get the fuck in there and try for it you have nothing to lose.
FundleBundle ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:18:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ahh man, the old God's of football cringe at your comment. A true football player in the spirit of the game sacrifices his body to win games. Especially the superbowl. But hey, it's a new age.
UncharminglyWitty ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:30:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What's his goal for not getting injured? To win the Super Bowl later? QBs are generally told to protect themselves. But it's not like they're saving themselves for anything when it's already late in the Super Bowl.
sorry_for_jabari ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:33:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam is the last qb to worry about getting injured. He puts his body on the line every game, more than other qbs (especially when he first got to the nfl and before coaches made him slide). Especially consider how competitive he is, do you really think he'd do that to risk injury? I think he was anticipating the ball bouncing back out of the pile since there were others then jumping on it. He was right, except it bounced further out than he expected. In the heat if the moment, it's really tough for us to say, but redditors are acting like they've been in this situation before
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:19:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This would be plausible in a game that's not the Super Bowl, and even more so if he wouldn't have regularly done it in a game during the regular season.
DifficultApple ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:37:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No he probably thought the ball would bounce awkwardly. Anyone that actually knows the first thing about Cam Newton would know that he's basically the only QB in the league that willingly takes hits.
stonefry ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:28:10 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Is it possible? Everybody knows he was trying to avoid injury. The argument is that he should go after that ball no matter what. Even in a regular season game.
DifficultApple ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:40:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam Newton is famous for taking hits when he runs instead of sliding so, no. The only people saying that are the people that watch one football game a year.
stonefry ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:13:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The what do you think his reason for not going for the ball was?
DifficultApple ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 17:39:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Because footballs bounce off awkwardly due to their shape and if you watched you would see it do just that
Fftlacop ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:34:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yea dude this is the biggest game of you career and lots of players never get back, to not give 120% is totally unacceptable and I'd be livid if I was a panthers fan
jelifah ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:34:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Anyone have a video of the fumble?
wood_and_nails ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:37:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Can someone explain the hate for this play? By the time he was able to jump for the ball, the Denver guy had already reached out for it and it would have been impossible for Cam to reach it. Instead, it looked like he backed up a bit to be in better position if the ball squirted out, which it did just that, just not in Cam's direction.
Yeah, he was a punk ass bitch most of the night, but I think people are jumping on this bandwagon just because it's fun to shit on people.
plasticmind ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:14:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
๐ฅ
Fokken__Prawns ยท 106 points ยท Posted at 12:46:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
When you drive by McDonalds but mom says there's sandwiches at home.
moldycrow916 ยท 10 points ยท Posted at 14:13:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Then you open the fridge and it's nothing but Bologna and wheat bread.
HawkkeTV ยท 427 points ยท Posted at 11:37:39 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I really like this one.
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OP being chased by downvote
nickmoe ยท 58 points ยท Posted at 12:47:58 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I didn't really watch. Was he asking for a flag after? If so, was it for something you saw or just because he got sacked?
Since_been ยท 205 points ยท Posted at 12:51:39 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He was upset they didn't call a 'roughing the passer' flag. However, he was running and way far away from the pocket, he was probably just incredibly frustrated by that point.
blay12 ยท 53 points ยท Posted at 13:44:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah it was probably a combination of wanting a flag and being really frustrated with his O Line, since that was like the 6th or 7th time he had been brought to the ground.
[deleted] ยท 40 points ยท Posted at 14:03:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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ajcreary ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 14:26:12 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
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TrainosaurusRex ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:31:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Like Kylo Ren level shredded?
DrSchaffhausen ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:37:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
8-pack level shredded
TrainosaurusRex ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:43:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Dude, Cam straight up suuuucks.
sound-of-impact ยท 19 points ยท Posted at 14:00:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam wasn't used to playing a defense is that could actually put grass stains on his jersey
[deleted] ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:42:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He should have known after what they did to Tom Brady. He didn't seriously think he was more invincible than Tom Brady did he?
bvdizzle ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 15:15:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I almost guarantee it. I think his ego is off the charts. He probably thinks he is the best qb ever. He can throw and he can run but with the way he plays he's not gonna last. He will get beat to hell thought his career because of how he runs. Smart qbs like Brady and Peyton will last forever cuz they know when to throw vs. Take a hit vs. Running out of the pocket. Cam is just going to get beat to hell whenever he hits a good defense that can continuously get into the pocket with 3-4 guys. And that Denver defense is insanely good at that
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:51:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I love how Peyton changed his jersey in the fourth 1/4 to be all "You mother fuckers can't touch this"
BrotherChe ยท 25 points ยท Posted at 14:00:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I felt bad for him. He made some bad plays, but his O-line caused the backfield to have to hurry so much I can't totally fault him for a lot of them.
Bgndrsn ยท 23 points ยท Posted at 14:18:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You know, people sad that shit about the patriots too, maybe Denver's Dfense is just really good.
firestepper ยท 12 points ยท Posted at 14:30:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ya it's weird. Almost like they were the top defense in the league...
Bgndrsn ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:36:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's what I've been saying all day. I don't understand how anyone is shocked by it being a total defensive game. The Bronco's offense was practically non existent and you had to know that their defense was going to show up. I watched like 2 Bronco games all season and it was a repeating story, manning under performing and the defense carrying his ass.
Oh well as they say "Defense wins championships".
lower_intelligence ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:44:39 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
They do, remember when Denver had the #1 offense and Seahawks had the #1 defense. They got absolutely creamed
ATL_LAX ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:35:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Dez Still Caught It
BrotherChe ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:38:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Oh definitely, but there's no reason the Panthers should have been so dominated at the line like that, they're no slouches.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:42:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That was always my theory. It was all about how well the Broncos D would play. They ultimately would decide who won or lose. They proved that against the Patriots.
ADHD_Supernova ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 14:17:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Give Denver's defense some credit. It wasn't just "Cam's O-line" laying down and letting it happen. And don't feel sorry for him. He's nothing but a self entitled cry baby.
Monkey_Junk ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:29:40 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Denver's defense was fantastic.
Okay, now that that is out of the way, there were plenty of plays where the Panther O-line just collapsed, even without blitzing.
ADHD_Supernova ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:38:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
They needed a strong leader to believe in and they just don't have it.
Monkey_Junk ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:41:31 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam was terrible. He was immature, frustrated, and made bad decisions.
But I don't think we have to turn it into some black hole that makes him responsible for EVERYONE's bad play.
ADHD_Supernova ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:53:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Nope. You can pin the rest on Denver.
IAm_Raptor_Jesus_AMA ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:25:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I don't know about that
ADHD_Supernova ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:35:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
On that day he was.
Tibetzz ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:30:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I mean, he's pretty obscenely talented on top of being a dick.
ADHD_Supernova ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:35:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Of course he is. But you gotta keep your shit together in crunch time.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:39:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, if you can be boisterous and over the top when you win but can't even sit through a press conference after a loss I have no respect for you as a player
WifehasDID ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:21:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You get rid of the ball faster, you make adjustments at the line of scrimmage in your pass blocking.
You don't throw a fit like a 4 year old
OnlyRacistOnReddit ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:30:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Same thing happened to Denver all game and you didn't see Manning crying like a baby.
BrotherChe ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:41:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Nah, Denver's line wasn't falling apart nearly as bad, making dumb penalties, dropping blocks.
Denver's D was awesome, I'm not doubting that either, but it's certainly frustrating being back there and just getting hammered when you think you've got a line to protect you a bit.
Still, they definitely needed to change their passing game to adapt and that just didn't happen.
OnlyRacistOnReddit ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:58:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I should have phrased that differently. I just meant that Manning didn't have much protection either, he was rushed all game and sacked 5 times, just has a lot more class.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:33:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
They kept talking about how he needed Oher but the blind side couldn't do his job.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:50:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He got SACKED 7 times knocked down 20 something. And that's not even counting this which is just a late tackle.
[deleted] ยท 95 points ยท Posted at 13:11:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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jaynasty ยท 163 points ยท Posted at 13:34:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
He can act however he wants. Everyone in hear is acting like its fucking illegal to break character and get emotional.
Edit: I said hear instead of here and nobody has pointed it out yet
OH_NO_MR_BILL ยท 139 points ยท Posted at 13:46:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Nobody is stopping him, people are also free to make fun of him when he acts like a baby. It works both ways.
thethoughtfulthinker ยท 14 points ยท Posted at 14:00:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The dude lives by emotion. It's a double edged sword.
OH_NO_MR_BILL ยท 11 points ยท Posted at 14:21:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I would describe it as childishness.
DizzerPilot ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 14:20:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Win like a baby, lose like a baby
strength_test ยท -6 points ยท Posted at 14:06:36 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No one's denying that. Make fun of him all you want, just don't be surprised when people sympathize with Cam.
ADHD_Supernova ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 14:20:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Not everyone likes to see a baby cry.
OH_NO_MR_BILL ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:21:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm not surprised when his fans sympathize with him, but it would surprise me if anyone else does. The dude has got to grow up, he acts like a child when he is winning and when he is losing.
PM_ME_IASIP_QUOTES ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:30:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Any NFL player in the Hall of Fame will tell you to win with class, and lose with class. People wonder why Cam is polarizing, it's because he gloats like an asshole when his team is doing well and cries like a little baby when things don't go his way.
spedmonkeeman ยท 57 points ยท Posted at 13:37:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He can certainly act how he wants, he just has to realize he's a public figure and it hurts his public character when he falls around to the floor crying.
Doubletift-Zeebbee ยท -2 points ยท Posted at 15:08:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Because, what, the players aren't actual human beings that have emotions too? Human beings who, in high pressure situations, express themselves explosively?
spedmonkeeman ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 17:19:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Again, not saying otherwise, but you're missing the point. These guys WILLINGLY accept jobs as high paying public figures. In addition to playing football, the duty of these jobs is to be somewhat of an ambassador for the city/state/region of that team. You not only embarrass yourself, but also those that support that team, when you act in ways such as this.
He can express himself however he wants, but he needs to be prepared for any kind of public backlash that results from it.
Jewnadian ยท 22 points ยท Posted at 13:48:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This is why everyone gets irritated with his antics in the end zone. The NFL protects quarterbacks, so for his to act hard while he's hiding behind the ref is off putting.
FortCollinsEnt ยท 20 points ยท Posted at 13:58:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
"Break character." All anyone has talked about in the NFL subreddit or on ESPN is about how authentic, real, and genuine Cam Newton is and this exposed him as the opposite. No one is mad, just pointing out the painfully obvious. Peyton Manning, Russell Wilson, Kurt Warner, Tom Brady, Drew Bledsoe, Donovan McNabb, Brett Farve, Jim Kelly.... shit the list goes on and on of great men who lost gracefully and werent scared of the media like Cam was when they werent coddling him with softball questions. I get it he lost the Superbowl and is upset, but part of being a great player is not sulking in public when you lose.
Edit: spell and added a player.
jwmojo ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:29:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Wait, what? How the hell are these reactions the opposite of authentic, real, and genuine?
AzurewynD ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:43:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He was just pretending to be angry and disappointed!
It was all an act!
Now we know the...uh... truth!
mcopper89 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 01:49:42 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Brady? He is a baby too.
OnlyRacistOnReddit ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:33:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
^ BOOM! That's exactly right. I remember when the Bills lost 4 SuperBowls IN A ROW, and didn't act like this.
TheVegetaMonologues ยท 14 points ยท Posted at 14:00:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam was being a little bitch all game. They got in his head in like the second quarter, you could tell.
Bout_2b_Professional ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 16:29:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
They got in his head on that sack, strip, TD and never left.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 18:49:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
They signed a lease in his head.
"Does this cover the whole game? It does? Does it also make him our bitch? Oh, we've got to cover that? No no, we can handle it."
CirrusCloud ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:58:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm not even sure it took that long.
KaptainKoala ยท 64 points ยท Posted at 13:38:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He has always been a crybaby and starts to pout when things go wrong.....we just didn't see it this year because they were always winning.
tiga4life22 ยท 14 points ยท Posted at 13:54:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's right. And we can treat him however we want based on his actions, like a little whiny baby
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 12 points ยท Posted at 13:53:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Found the Panthers fan.
But in all seriousness, emotional is one thing and then there's having a fit.
The reason why america is collectively liking the tears from cam newton's face is because he crowed sooooo loud about winning this game, and here are highlights of him falling on the ground like a child. Seems like most professional athletes don't know how to win or lose with style. Like rice used to say, when you get to the end zone act like you've been there before. Ironically I think the advice applies to getting beat too.
OnlyRacistOnReddit ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:34:10 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Jerry Rice always was a class act.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:54:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Pretty sure that was the second half of the quote. Or am I misremembering?
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:33:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I always heard it as "when you get to the endzone, act like you've been there before." But if there's more to it I'd love to know.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:43:11 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So I googled it and the original Vince Lombardi quote was just that. I read a second hand adaptation of it that went:
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:18:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Pretty good advice really.
not_anyone ยท 18 points ยท Posted at 13:43:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Whatever, being a huge temper tantrum throwing cry baby is different from being emotional.
AbsoluteHogwash ยท -9 points ยท Posted at 14:01:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's the fucking superbowl.
not_anyone ยท 8 points ยท Posted at 14:09:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So?
ADHD_Supernova ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:23:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Salty ass Panther fans.
AbsoluteHogwash ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:59:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm not a fan of either team. I just wanted to see a good game.
AbsoluteHogwash ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 15:02:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So he's a young man going into the biggest most stressful game of his life and it gets blown by his O line and some questionable officiating. Obviously he's going to be upset, he's human. It's not like he started throwing punches like some players last year.
not_anyone ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 16:27:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Are you serious? What was questionable?
AbsoluteHogwash ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:40:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Maybe it's just us but the SB party I was at thought there were some unnecessary calls/ no calls. It probably didn't change the outcome of the game, but you never know. Just to name a few there was the first botched review that ruled an incomplete pass, Denver scored on the next play. Talib clearly false starting on that missed field goal and a light holding that had no impact on the game that usually wouldn't get called gave Denver another chance and they scored on the next drive.
not_anyone ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:45:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The holding call was 100% legit. It doesnt matter if the holding didnt change the outcome, thats how the rule is worded. In fact, peyton probably threw that ball like that bc he saw the hold.
AbsoluteHogwash ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 16:49:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
True. I'm just saying it probably wouldn't get called consistently.
not_anyone ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 18:53:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What are you talking about? When did it not this game?
TouchDownBurrito ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:21:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Isn't his victory dance superman revealing his S? Last time I checked superman doesn't cry and sulk.
AbsoluteHogwash ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 15:04:10 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Is Cam Newton flying around and shooting lasers from his eyes?
TouchDownBurrito ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 15:17:36 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He shot a lot of tears from his eyes last night.
mrbooze ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 13:58:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He has the legal right to act how he pleases. Everyone else has the right to express their opinion on how he acts. And vice versa.
Pidgey_OP ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 14:01:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
And everybody is focusing so much on the first half of this gif (the tantrum) that the fact that he made one angry motion, got up and put his hands over his ears to get the next play.
Dude got pissed, showed emotion, checked it and went right back to playing the game
HI_Handbasket ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:21:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
"Showed emotion"? He just about curled into the fetal position! I never saw anyone act that way in 8th grade peewee football, Coach would have you benched. For a grown ass man to act that way? Pretty pathetic, dontcha think?
Maturity, son, have some.
ADHD_Supernova ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:22:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Went back to playing the game poorly.
slim-pickens ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:06:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He's happy to rub it in other people's faces when he's winning, being able to handle losing would be a good look for him.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:07:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Hear, hear!
WifehasDID ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:22:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yes he can act like a child celebrating when he wins... and he can act like a child throwing a fit when he losses...
And people can call him a child for all of these things....
Everyone can do what ever they want....hooray freedom
stonefry ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:23:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You also forgot an apostrophe. I wouldn't have replied if you hadn't made the weird edit.
jaynasty ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:26:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You're right, I brought it upon myself
Kickedbk ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:28:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He sure can, and he can accept the reactions to his behavior too.
rets_law ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:28:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He didn't break character. That is his character. He is a bad loser. Really bad. He isn't a good winner either. He's kind of a shitty sportman in general.
wood_and_nails ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:34:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Throwing a temper tantrum like my 5 year old children is not "emotional," it's irrational. Look at someone like Tom Brady when he's fired up and pissed off- you do not want to get in that man's way.
BeastAP23 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:34:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Thank you. He wanted to win so bad and got deystroyed at every point in the game.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:58:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Free will for one. Free will for all silly billy.
Theige ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:06:22 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No, people just don't like the overly cocky guy who acts that way only when he's winning, especially when he turns into a bit of a crybaby when things aren't going his way
It's sports. People don't like players who never do a damn thing wrong just for being on a team they don't like. When he's rubbing it in their faces, people have all the reason in the world to hate him
ADHD_Supernova ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:20:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Maybe if he didn't spend the season using his race card crutch people would give him some more credit. Instead he's just a little cry baby with no class.
MACFROMFILLY ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:43:58 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
For what it's worth, it bothered the hell out of me.
jp_jellyroll ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:51:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If you dish it, you have to take it. It always goes both ways. Cam is the type of guy who walks onto the SB pre-game field wearing a gold cape and gold shoes with "MVP" printed on the side. You have to put your money where your mouth is if you act that arrogant.
baneoficarus ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:48:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You know what you did.
avidwriter123 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:17:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
"it's getting hot in hear, "
Nekima ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 13:39:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yea totally, I love it when they cry
RichardShermansJock ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:06:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's a game. You can't say "He plays loose and has fun", then chastise him for showing emotion. I'm definitely no fan of Cam, but people need to chill out.
HI_Handbasket ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:24:22 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's not so much the emotion as the immaturity. Out of the thousands of NFL players you may have seen in your lifetime, how many have you seen curl up into a ball on the field after a play went against them? This is a first for me.
Cam needs to sack up.
[deleted] ยท -4 points ยท Posted at 13:39:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Haven't you heard? The internet is only for magic perfect people.
sound-of-impact ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:01:31 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Exactly why I like Peyton so much. He just gives us his disgruntled face we all know and love but keeps his composure no matter how bad the game may be going.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:55:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Peyton's disgruntled face is "FUUUUUU.....K I'm going to do better and work harder and fix this."
Eli's disgruntled face (which coincidentally is the same as Cam's) is "Guys! STOP BEING SO MEAN TO ME!"
dont-YOLO-ragequit ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 13:36:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Not really, I'm not a good NFL fans but either the Broncos all knew to go for the ball(what IIRC should not be done) or the panthers had butterfingers all game. Every time they were showing progress they kept fumbling the ball, by the 2nd half, they were focussing on rushing and hit brick wall after brick wall and Cam could barely make good passes by then.
I would shit my pants if I lost like that. The Broncos deserve the win but they deserved a better fight and the Panthers didn#t bring it.
tehgreatist ยท -6 points ยท Posted at 13:45:36 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What the hell are you talking about man? Being good at winning has absolutely NOTHING to do with being good at losing. What kind of idiotic statement is that?
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:54:11 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The kind that expect professional athletes to also be sportsmen. What an amazing concept huh?
tehgreatist ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 15:25:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You are a moron. Being a good sportsman has nothing to do with winning the actual game.
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:31:40 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No shit. Being a good sportsman has to do with your behavior after the game regardless of its outcome you fucking idiot.
tehgreatist ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 06:39:16 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
And this was never a discussion about good sportsmanship, dumbass. What I said was you don't need to be good at losing to be good at winning, and you would have to be a fucking idiot to try to contradict that because there is absolutely no doubt what I said is a true statement.
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 13:22:59 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Wow you're stupid. Good luck.
tehgreatist ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 19:36:13 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
irony.
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 19:40:14 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
auto correct is a dumb bitch, just like you.
tehgreatist ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 21:00:39 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Great excuse bud. I definitely believe you.
Fender6969 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:28:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah it was pretty much frustration at that point.
kip256 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:35:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Location of pocket doesn't matter for roughing the QB. Hit was border line legal, but I feel the exact same hit on Peyton would have gotten a flag.
sanfranman ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:29:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That happened afterwards
illegal_deagle ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:07:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Those things don't matter though. I'm neither a Cam hater nor supporter, but in most regular season games that would be a roughing the passer. Especially if it were Brady. He had already thrown the ball away when contact was made.
Since_been ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:26:36 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I was under the impression that certain variables affect the whether the call is made or not. Like being out of the pocket and running.
illegal_deagle ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:28:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Nope. He was behind the line of scrimmage, he was a passer. The pocket is irrelevant for these purposes too. The pocket is really only recognized in cases of intentional grounding.
Since_been ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:40:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ahh okay. thanks.
willbilly100 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:31:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If you are going by a Brady rule of thumb looking at the QB mean is a roughing the passer.
Artemvlb ยท 26 points ยท Posted at 12:51:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think he was trying to get a roughing the passer call. You aren't allowed to tackle the quarterback if he passed the ball and you're two steps or so away. But he threw the ball within one step of being tackled so there was no call.
Dear_Prudence_ ยท 20 points ยท Posted at 13:23:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Can do whatever you want to a passer when he's well out of the pocket
mousicle ยท 15 points ยท Posted at 13:34:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
in theory but in practice they are way more likely to call a late hit on a QB out of the pocket then on a running back or wide receiver.
InZaneFlea ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:47:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Well, no. In theory, they'll call that on QB's that don't run. Peyton would've gotten that call.
gatorslim ยท -2 points ยท Posted at 13:49:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
you can't late hit a running back or receiver.
edit: i'm an idiot
mousicle ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 13:51:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sure you can. If they don't make a catch and you tackle them anyway, or if they go out of bonds and you tackle them anyway.
gatorslim ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:57:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
yeah i'm an idiot
mousicle ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:59:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I had to go double check to make sure it wasn't called something else and late hit was exclusively for the QB.
gatorslim ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 13:48:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
you cant hit him after he throws the ball no matter where he is.
CaptCrash ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:50:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's not really true. There's at least 20 QBs in the league that hit would've gotten called on. The truth is refs adjust the way the call to the players, which is dumb. It goes both ways, and it did this game. But it's still dumb
Jeroxanousious ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:35:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
To a guy as big as him, yes.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:08:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Doug Stanhope's bit on the NFL and aids is relevant following this comment.
difmaster ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 13:45:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
thats just not true
ThreeLeggedTranny ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:43:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No you cant
TheChrisCrash ยท -2 points ยท Posted at 13:38:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah of course the refs notice that but they can't tell a clearly complete pass from an instant replay or when someone is on their knees and tries a forward pass..
NewspaperNelson ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 13:43:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He didn't like contact and was out of his game all night because he didn't get to sit in the pocket in his robe and slippers like he has all season.
VaultBoy42 ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 14:03:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Dude didnt win MVP by sitting in the pocket. He's about the furtherest thing from a pocket passer. He did face a ton of pressure that screwed his game up, but he didn't play badly because he couldn't just sit in the pocket.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:06:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
he really didn't play that badly, the rest of his team did
VaultBoy42 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:22:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'll agree there, he wasn't his best but he played well enough. Receivers dropped a ton of passes that were catchable balls. Panthers Special Teams gave up a huge return, and then missed a FG. Panthers needed the running game to get going, and they never could get it. Cam's strength as a runner is nullified a bit when the RB isn't a threat and yeah, that's about it.
HawkkeTV ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 18:20:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
As many have said, it was really a combination of frustration and hoping for a flag. You can see as he walks away that he realizes he needs to calm down and focus on the game. Derek Wolfe the Downvote arrow in this case executed the tackle to perfection that didn't merit a flag. Also I think this was a safety, I don't remember anyone even being close to where he threw it.
Dr_WLIN ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 12:52:39 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He wanted a flag for a late hit on him.
WifehasDID ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:20:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He continued his bitchy ways crying to the ref that he didn't get a "roughing the passer" call...
Wasn't even a close call, completely clean hit and he just responded like a little bitch.
Or maybe he was doing his dap dance
bluebloodsteve ยท -15 points ยท Posted at 12:54:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He was looking for a flag. He was hit just after he released the ball which could have been called "roughing the passer." 15 yards plus automatic first down would have kept them in the game (there was about 2 minutes left down 14) but that was third down so the next play they punted instead.
In his defense that could have easily been called and I'm sure Carolina was feeling like none of the calls were going their way.
RedRing14 ยท 17 points ยท Posted at 13:16:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Honestly the ref made a perfect call not doing a roughing the Passer flag. The ball was leaving his hands as the other player was leading into his tackle. Usually it's if they have to take to more steps and then go into the tackle that's roughing. You can see it in the broncos body movement shifting to be a tackle right when the ball is thrown.
JustUrAvg ยท 23 points ยท Posted at 13:15:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That could not have easily been called. That play was called 100% correctly and in no way did it look like roughing the passer.
jaynasty ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:35:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam just wanted to win really bad and was frustrated by this point
JustUrAvg ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:14:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I agree, just don't want people thinking this is a debatable call at all. It very much is not.
jaynasty ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:20:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I bet if you asked cam newton right now, he'd agree it was the correct call
JustUrAvg ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:29:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I would sure hope so.
PM_ME_IASIP_QUOTES ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:33:10 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I bet if you ask Josh Norman he's still crying about the refs
eamus_catuli ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 13:28:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
By rule, a QB who is out of the pocket no longer gets the passer protections found in the roughing the passer rule. Newton was far away from the pocket on this play.
AsDevilsRun ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 15:08:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That is not true. They lose the low-hit and one-step parts, but they're still protected by the rest of the rule.
socokid ยท -12 points ยท Posted at 13:14:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
He threw the ball, so it was clearly not a sack. In fact, Cam's complaint was that he was hit after the ball had already left his hand.
He looked directly at the ref and complained about not getting a roughing the passer call. Yes.
EDIT: Weirdest downvotes I've ever gotten... LOL
TheScamr ยท 177 points ยท Posted at 05:31:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Looks like a great death cam shot in VATS.
djgump35 ยท 77 points ยท Posted at 06:07:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Here_to_say_Dumbshit ยท 69 points ยท Posted at 05:26:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ma legs
iamonlyoneman ยท 22 points ยท Posted at 05:30:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
OH! my NECK and my BACK...and my LEGS!!!
related? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiFNrO33bSo
[deleted] ยท 21 points ยท Posted at 12:57:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
My neck, my back, you say?
Slut_Nuggets ยท 10 points ยท Posted at 13:21:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
My pussy and my crack?
Shabbona1 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:10:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I did not see that coming. Catchy though
ThetaDee ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:04:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I want a hundred and fitty thousand
japanarchist ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:50:12 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
But we can settle out of court right now for twenty bucks
ThetaDee ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:54:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
50 cent and a jawbreaker
Caleb_mac11 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:51:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Hunnit*
HANEZ ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:13:11 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ebe_6v2YXA
iamonlyoneman ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 19:00:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
LOL that sounds like it would be a pretty serious operation
Mynock33 ยท 80 points ยท Posted at 06:15:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That Cam, always with the dancing...
gn0xious ยท 59 points ยท Posted at 13:38:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Going from "the dab" to "bitch fit"
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:56:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
http://i.imgur.com/9IHrQ6V.jpg
Piemaster113 ยท 55 points ยท Posted at 11:21:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Where will you be, when diarrhea hits?
Cessno ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:13:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Don't worry we can ask our doctors about all those wonderful shit pill they were advertising during the game.
SmellySlutSocket ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:43:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What was with all the pooping commercials during the game?
neokigali ยท 178 points ยท Posted at 10:18:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Better than this? http://i.imgur.com/T9dR9aa.gif
hefrainweizen ยท 192 points ยท Posted at 12:05:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No, nothing fully captures Super Bowl heartbreak better than this gif. The gif of Cam is frustration. The gif of Sherman is heartbreak.
Ikasatu ยท 84 points ยท Posted at 12:34:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
I felt so bad for the player they showed sitting on the bench, Josh Norman, just wracked with body-wrenching sobs. Confetti cannons are going off, music is blaring, and this guy is just... ruined.
I know how that feels, Man. You did your best. :c
hefrainweizen ยท 51 points ยท Posted at 12:45:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, that's gotta be a terrible feeling. And they just keep coming back to you on that bench sobbing. Bowman didn't cry, but it was sad to see.
[deleted] ยท 25 points ยท Posted at 13:44:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
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RLaHart ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:16:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Elite dragon in the flesh
baneoficarus ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:50:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Those could have been Bowman's tears in that bag but he took the loss well.
Sam474 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:06:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
fuck I've been watching this for like 20 minutes how long does this poor bastard sit there?
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:27:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
okay that one made me laugh though. Since you dont see him crying its not as heartbreaking. But the way the shit ton of confetti is falling and hes just sitting there alone just gets me
MinusIons ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:34:12 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
All that confetti reminds me of this.
Ikasatu ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:29:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Is your name a combination of the beer, and a traditional Latino name?
hefrainweizen ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 04:51:41 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yes. Yes it is. Good eye.
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:00:58 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cause bowman has some class. It's a shame what happened to that team.
isomorphZeta ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:29:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So crying after a loss is classless?
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:39:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No. Throwing a tantrum is classless. I got nothing to say about the guy crying in his seat after the game. In fact that's exactly how it should be handled. But falling on the ground? Pouting like a child answering questions while on national television? No.
Edit: my bad, got my comments confused and thought I was still talking about cam.
[deleted] ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:05:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I wonder if beckham cracked a smile at that moment.
Ikasatu ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:24:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm not sure I understand. Which Beckham?
Trinket90 ยท 24 points ยท Posted at 13:23:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That guy's kinda really a douche. Don't feel too bad.
[deleted] ยท 16 points ยท Posted at 13:27:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yep a complete clown. Those were beautiful tears.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:16:10 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
http://giphy.com/gifs/south-park-eric-cartman-gif-d5IDzDBc3JZkI
Ikasatu ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:26:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Well, maybe this will help to knock some of those corners off and smooth him out.
Theaterboy ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:02:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Can you explain why? Sorry, he's an alma mater of my school and they kind of circle jerk him a bit on our social media
Lemonwizard ยท 20 points ยท Posted at 14:09:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He's an alumnus of your school, which is his alma mater.
Theaterboy ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 16:31:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Words, thank you!
Packers91 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:42:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Talks shit all the time. He even went after Julio Jones who, while amazing, is a pretty quiet dude. Jones made him look like a fool though.
tiga4life22 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:57:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You really know how that feels?
Ikasatu ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:24:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Not with the nation watching, thankfully, but feelings are generally based on the scope of your experiences and understanding, not that of others.
It's like having a rough understanding of how much pain an MMA fighter is going through on a broken leg, because you've had a broken leg.
_DG_- ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 13:50:31 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Dont, he's a dickwad
Ikasatu ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 23:25:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I don't know him, personally, but I hate to see anyone feel like shit.
BrotherChe ยท 19 points ยท Posted at 14:05:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Actually, this does it just slightly better
[deleted] ยท 14 points ยท Posted at 13:07:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sherman went from we got this, we got this to Awwwww what the fuck just happened!?
thatsmybestfriend ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:05:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, it's the pure anticipation and happiness in his eyes at the beginning, and then his soul fracturing into a million pieces. Especially because they were all on Cloud 9 after that insane catch that got them downfield right before that play.
Regalager86 ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:06:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah. Pete Carrol has to win the award for worst fucking playcall in Superbowl history.
monsda ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:37:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
As was discussed in depth after that game...the play call itself was OK statistically speaking. Lots of teams have success with short passes at that distance.
Of course, other teams don't have Marshawn Lynch, so I still have no idea why they didn't just run it.
Regalager86 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:41:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ok sure, but why take the risk? Surely the chances of an interception are MUCH higher than Marshawn fucking Lynch fumbling the ball?
The details are a little hazy, but from what I remember, there was plenty of time on the clock, it was like... 1st or 2nd down basically at the goal-line, and you have the best running back in the league, nicknamed beastmode, because his specialty is busting through lines.
And but fuck it, let's pass it.
Packers_Equal_Life ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 21:50:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
that was my phone background for a solid month afterwards
CitrusCBR ยท 14 points ยท Posted at 13:02:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam reached critical Can't Even
eekozoid ยท 230 points ยท Posted at 07:35:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So painful that he switched to soccer.
andysaurus_rex ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:10:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Started playing fรบtbol
[deleted] ยท -170 points ยท Posted at 10:15:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
us soccer players are actually tough sob
edit: you mother fuckers need jesus
Golden_Doge ยท 43 points ยท Posted at 11:28:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What do you mean "you people?".
[deleted] ยท 8 points ยท Posted at 12:58:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
As opposed to what, jockeys?
netmier ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 13:23:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I dunno, jockeys don't spin around and grab their knees if someone comes within fifty feet of them.
Cessno ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:15:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Bowlers maybe?
[deleted] ยท -2 points ยท Posted at 14:34:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Rofl, says a guy whose never played it.
T-RexInAnF-14 ยท 25 points ยท Posted at 12:11:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
More of an effort than he gave going after the fumble.
megachuk ยท 54 points ยท Posted at 13:00:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I like how he wouldn't fall on the ball for a fumble and a minute later does this.
monkeyfullofbarrels ยท 55 points ยท Posted at 11:07:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I was embarrassed for him when I saw that.
Imagine Joe Montana doing that.
hefrainweizen ยท 35 points ยท Posted at 12:06:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Joe Cool? Never. I also don't think his back could handle that.
dishler712 ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:31:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Joe Montana also never lost a Super Bowl, so we don't know how he'd react. Though I doubt it'd be anywhere close to Cam's reaction.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:58:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's on par or worse than "Bradying".
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:50:22 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Joe Montana wouldn't do that because Joe Montana is a real man. Cam is still a baby and hasn't grown up yet.
FUCKGOTMODS ยท 35 points ยท Posted at 07:40:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Can someone explain to me what happened that prompted this reaction?
๐๏ธ S4ngin ยท 89 points ยท Posted at 07:52:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
3rd and goal for Broncos, Peyton throws way too high for Thomas in the end zone. Forced to kick a FG? Nope, flag on that play. Norman (Panthers defense) is called for a hold penalty on a throw that wasn't catchable anyway. New set of downs for Broncos, ultimately turns into a TD.
The reaction was to that hold penalty in the context that there was around 3 minutes left and a 9 point deficit (with the would-be FG or 6 with a botched snap/kick) would be more manageable to overcome than a 14 point deficit due to the TD (oh and the 2 pt conversion).
LOTM42 ยท 339 points ยท Posted at 08:20:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Holding happened before the ball was thrown and whether or not it was catchable makes no difference on the play
eseern ยท 88 points ยท Posted at 11:43:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think he was saying that just makes the penalty worse, if he hadn't held him he wouldn't have been able to get the ball anyways
darthkyle ยท 121 points ยท Posted at 13:14:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Payton saw the hold, saw the flag, and threw the ball where it would not get intercepted.
radiomix ยท 58 points ยท Posted at 13:35:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Not sure why you were downvoted. That's part of what makes Manning a good quarterback.
[deleted] ยท 24 points ยท Posted at 13:51:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Because if manning saw the hold and flag then he wouldn't have to throw it where it couldn't be intercepted, he'd be free to throw it where demaryius would have the best chance of catching it, even if risking an INT.
DLun203 ยท 8 points ยท Posted at 14:07:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The flag wasn't thrown yet. He was just anticipating it. Throwing the ball over everyone's head was the best option to end the play before being tackled.
beavertime ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:29:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
But he didn't do it because he watched everyone's arms and knew a flag was coming (especially given that the hold was a touch and go that doesn't get called 90% of the time). He did it because his pocket was collapsing and he needed to get rid of the ball and got blessed with a flag.
sonicqaz ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 13:49:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Um, that makes no sense. If he knows it's a penalty then it's a free play and he should have forced it in to try and score a TD. If it's intercepted then that's fine too, let the Panthers run it all the way back and waste more time while you wait for them to call it back and you still get the first down.
thatsmybestfriend ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:15:31 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm not not sure why you are being down-voted. The two guys above you aren't correct, you are. If Payton sees the flag, it's a free play, so put it in the end-zone, and decline the penalty for a TD. It's like literally the one play where you don't care if it's intercepted.
On top of that, Thomas was open on that play, and Payton launched it over his head. Payton's great, but this play was not a a good example of his greatness.
BabousHouse ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:48:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
There are literally more than one plays where you don't care if it's intercepted
thatsmybestfriend ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:58:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Well if your being pedantic, I meant "of plays where a pick is even a possible outcome," so any passing play. Even in a Hail Mary, a team "cares" if it's picked because the pick stands and most likely affects the outcome of the game. A free play is the only one you "don't care" because you get ball back plus penalty yards even if it is picked.
sonicqaz ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:26:51 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm being downvoted because most sports fans don't know the rules of the game they watch, they just like to yell unintelligibly at their TV one way or another.
Workaphobia ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:18:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The first part makes sense, but if it's intercepted and there's a penalty against Panthers, why would they even get to run it all the way back?
sonicqaz ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:25:39 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The whole play gets to happen before the penalty is called.
Workaphobia ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 15:45:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Oh. Thanks for teaching me something.
LOTM42 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:52:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Actually three more downs is better then that quick touchdown
sonicqaz ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 17:37:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I disagree. Fumbles and stuff.
Rishodi ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:04:36 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If Peyton saw the hold and the flag, he would have taken advantage of the free play rather than throw the ball away. Best case scenario is he throws a touchdown and the Broncos decline the penalty. Worst case is the throw is intercepted, then the Broncos accept the penalty and the play is negated.
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 13:56:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Maybe someone else can speak to this, but I've played madden before and I have a hard time believing Peyton saw the hold. Maybe he saw the flag, but he'd be guessing it was a hold, right?
blackjackjester ยท 26 points ยท Posted at 10:45:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Panthers on tilt the second half. Was not pretty to watch.
LastBaron ยท 28 points ยท Posted at 12:40:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
My buddy and I came to this exact conclusion. There was a moment when something went wrong for Cam and he swore and spiked his helmet. Obviously I've never competed at such a high level at anything, but I definitely recognized the symptoms of being tilted.
rickdiculous35 ยท 8 points ยท Posted at 12:55:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
What do you mean by tilted?
Edit: Okay, I get it now. Thank you all very much.
YearlyHipHop ยท 38 points ยท Posted at 13:05:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Getting frustrated by your performance causing your performance to suffer even more. Usually you see tilt or tilted used in reference to competitive video games and not traditional sports but I think it works the same.
greggers23 ยท 21 points ยท Posted at 13:41:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It originally came from pinball games. Players would cheat by tilting the pinball machine so a sensor was developed that would recognize when a player was cheating and shut off thier flippers.
Lemonwizard ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:12:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What's cheating have to do with playing worse because you're frustrated, though? I know pinball machines can detect and penalize tilting, but I really don't see how the term follows from that.
locationspy ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:41:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's because your pinball game is suffering at some point, you attempt to tilt the pinball machine in a desperate and frustrated effort to get the ball where you want it. The tilt, however, is ultimately futile as it causes the TILT sensor to go off, you to lose control of the flippers making your performance even worse
Lemonwizard ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:45:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That feels more analogous to getting a penalty from the referee for breaking the rules than seeing your own performance sufffer due to psychological reasons.
Still, thanks for the answer.
house_cat_meow_meow ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:55:31 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
no longer functioning after getting a little rattled
greggers23 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 18:51:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sorry didn't explain myself. Now when video games or sports use the term its more about freezing because of emotion but the original intention was pinball manufacturers to stop damage by players cheating by tilting the machine.
Jwiley92 ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 13:29:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'd say it generally holds for professional sports. Except Steph Curry. Somehow he gets better when he gets upset.
curious_Jo ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:18:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So was Micheal Jordan.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:36:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
i have a feeling that hes a robot with auto aim... only way to explain it
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:35:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's being used a bit wrong here. It's "on tilt" and it has its origins in pinball. When a guy would lose his ball and jar the machine, causing a tilt error
iKild ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:37:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Getting frustrated at the outcome of the game to the point it negatively affects your performance. It can be you underperforming or getting unlucky or it could be your opponent getting insanely lucky or winning doing what most would consider bad plays.
So in the Panthers case they got fucked in the first 5 minutes then had to use up their 2 challenges to stay in the game plus a few flags on a certain player.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:05:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Jilted, shook, rattled.
LastBaron ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:21:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's a term often used in competitive video games that refers to the emotional state of being so frustrated by a string of bad matches that it starts to affect your future performance. Sometimes the string of bad matches (or in this case, bad plays) can come from being tired or already in a bad mood, just having an off day, or sometimes it can start as straight up bad luck. The idea of tilting refers to the moment when you let it "get to you" and your performance starts degrading as a result of your being frustrated and distracted.
RLaHart ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:19:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
also widely used in poker when a player loses several hands in a row
skike ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:03:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think it comes from poker, where being "on tilt" means that you're in your own head too much, and make bad calls, stop playing intelligently, and generally are letting your emotions run your game rather than your head
thatguygreg ยท 25 points ยท Posted at 13:10:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It comes from pinball when you're too rough from the game or literally tilt the table up to cheat, and the game errors out with a TILT message and stops working.
StarFireAlchemist ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:55:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
poker adopted the term from pinball tis true
skike ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:50:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah but being ON tilt, well I guess that makes sense. You're upset and cause the game to tilt. Point is it's when you're too upset and make mistakes
20_Bucks_Is_20_Bucks ยท -9 points ยท Posted at 13:09:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Its basically the beginning of "Fix you":
When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
When the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
pyromaster55 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:21:10 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It was before that I think. There was that bad incomplete pass call on the first drive that ultimately turned into a defensive touch down. That rattled him and he and the team had issues getting into a rhythm pretty much the whole game. Add to that the Bronco's defense did a great job capitalizing on his issues and shutting him down and he just wasn't in a good place mentally.
With the way the NFL has been treating Cam this season people forget that he's still young and it seems he hasn't developed the emotional maturity to bounce back from bad calls/plays yet, at least not in such a high stress situation.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:54:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
And this is why I've been telling people that he isn't worthy of MVP status. He's good, but he still needs to grow the fuck up and deal with that shit.
TraMaI ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:00:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Probably around the time he realized his own offense didn't show up to the game and he had to try and carry the whole game himself. Seriously, he had no O Line, his receivers couldn't catch shit and it felt like his running backs fumbled every other time they touched the ball. They crumbled so fucking hard.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:56:10 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sad face cam is always fun to watch. He gets so pissy when things aren't going well.
Duces ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 13:34:36 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I know I'm late to the party, but holding is always before the ball is thrown. Otherwise it would be a PI.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 15:04:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Which they clearly had on a different drive in the red zone but it wasn't called. Carolina's defender put his hand on Denver's receiver's arm and pulled on it from the back. The ball was clearly catchable. It was pretty blatant but not very flagrant so they didn't get the call.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 11:46:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Holding is allowed (to a certain extent) within 5 yards of immediate contact on the line of scrimmage.
Regardless, the penalty made no difference because Carolina brought absolutely nothing new to the game. No new looks, play-calls, nothing not shown on film in previous weeks.
Shula (Panthers OC) really shit the bed last night.
matty_a ยท 10 points ยท Posted at 13:55:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Shula didn't sail passes and miss blocks.
cartboy2002 ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:23:40 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This. Carolina had MANY opportunities, particularly in the passing game, for big gains or even a clear path to the end zone and simply missed the throw or dropped it.
One could argue the pressure of the Broncos defense caused those arrant throws, but I think its more Cam shitting the bed.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:23:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He had a couple errant throws, but those big drops by his receivers set the tone more than anything else
DigitalSoulKoi ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:18:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It did make a difference. 7 points and 3 points is a huge difference. Also moral that you stopped Manning's offense.
ishmel43 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:41:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No one said it shouldn't have been called
๐๏ธ S4ngin ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:45:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
I was just stating what happened. If anything it made that hold way more unnecessary. I wasn't stating that 'if a ball is uncatchable no calls should be made'.
Good clarifying comment though for anyone confused. You don't just stop calling penalties because something 'wouldn't have happened anyways'.
Edit: I just realized it was more of 'ball was thrown after the flag, that's why it was high'. Disregard that portion of my explanation.
bleunt ยท 54 points ยท Posted at 12:43:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Me as a European reading all that.
Temptime19 ยท 49 points ยท Posted at 12:50:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's kind of like someone missing a penalty kick but getting another try because a player entered the box too early. They get another try to score.
bleunt ยท 21 points ยท Posted at 12:53:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Oooh! Thank you.
Temptime19 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 12:59:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
A pk is a lot more of a sure thing than getting another few plays to try and score but the penalty was pretty similar in that it has very little affect on the outcome of the original play.
Nate1492 ยท 14 points ยท Posted at 13:09:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Not true at all.
http://phdfootball.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/field-position-and-scoring.html
If the penalty didn't happen, it would have been a FG attempt from the 4 yard line -- Which is 99% success.
First and Goal on the 2 yard line is an 80% chance to score a TD. (see the data I linked above).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penalty_kick#Scoring_statistics
And other articles suggest scoring a penalty kick has around 75% success rate at the highest levels.
So, it's the perfect comparison here, it is nearly exactly the same odds!
Temptime19 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 22:06:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I stand corrected, apparently I was perfect the first time.
Workaphobia ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:21:31 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You should try American football. It's nice because you get to pause between plays and appreciate the drama. All the other arena sports like your football, hockey, etc., are just a mad free-for-all all the time. That just wears me out real quick.
Gramage ยท 21 points ยท Posted at 09:41:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yes I know some of those words.
PsySick ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 13:01:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's numberwang!
FUCKGOTMODS ยท 8 points ยท Posted at 08:15:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Thank you for your thorough answer.
el_cavernicola ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:28:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
i can't believe NFL twitter account tweeted this out of context and i saw it reported on the news as cam's "sore loser" reaction after the last TD and they showed the tweet. it's still up despite being corrected by tons of people in the replies https://twitter.com/NFL/status/696533469359288321
ZeroHex ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 13:56:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Man that 2 point conversion was just a giant middle finger to the Panthers at that point. Talk about rubbing salt in the wounds.
Super-Monkey ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:09:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Denver kind of had to do it. With a kicked XP Denver would have been up by 13 and if Carolina gets 2 TD+XP's then Denver loses. If they go for 2 and get it then Carolina can at best tie without making their own 2pt conversion. If Denver doesn't convert the 2, they're in the same boat as if they'd kicked.
Granted, it's unlikely with 3 minutes left, but stranger things have happened and you don't take that chance in the Super Bowl.
Tattered ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:02:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
They had a small chance to win and then they got a penalty (cue reaction gif) , then the other team secured victory and spent the rest of the game rubbing their faces in it.
MindVirusMedic ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:22:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
A guy led his team to the super bowl and lost after a 17-2 winning season. He's showing he's upset and people are now gloating about it.
corner-case ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 12:53:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He lost the Super Bowl.
baneoficarus ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:55:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He lost the game?
lightmanmac ยท 10 points ยท Posted at 10:47:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Still waiting for the wasted gif version. See it on the front page soon
trinketsformiles ยท 45 points ยท Posted at 11:36:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Here you go
MythicalMagicMan ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:16:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Quality leaves something to be desired.
carbongreen ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:25:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Needs more black and white
[deleted] ยท 36 points ยท Posted at 09:23:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's his new dance move next to the dab, called the choke
gn0xious ยท 17 points ยท Posted at 13:42:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I call it the "bitch fit"
_its_a_SWEATER_ ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:12:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Not much ring to it.
gn0xious ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 20:55:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Especially not after their loss last night! :D
ButchMFJones ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:31:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Fuck you
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 17:37:51 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I understand that on the biggest stage on TV emotions run high, but don't act like a 5 year old who doesn't get his way and throw a crying fit, it's pathetic.
IceFire2050 ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 09:30:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Penalty. Too many players on the field.
Uberzwerg ยท 21 points ยท Posted at 13:01:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He has what it takes to play soccer in Italy.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:34:11 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ugh stfu
Gunningham ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 13:49:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This was the next play right after he had the ball stripped and he didn't even try to get it. My first thought was: "Now he goes to the ground"
iamonlyoneman ยท 47 points ยท Posted at 04:57:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The voices tell me this would also be amusing if it were reversed
๐๏ธ S4ngin ยท 202 points ยท Posted at 05:26:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I tried
notmyrealusernamme ยท 160 points ยท Posted at 06:32:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It wasn't until his face changed from sad to super serious at the very end that I laughed.
๐๏ธ S4ngin ยท 18 points ยท Posted at 06:33:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I probably should have sped the first part up. I liked the speed at the very end and called it good because I am lazy.
TheScamr ยท 29 points ยท Posted at 05:32:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Get up, we are going out for Papa Johns and Budweiser.
LoneStarsWinnebago ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 05:40:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Success
lawerorder ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 06:01:39 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Optimism!
iamonlyoneman ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 05:29:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
For this, I award you one fake internet point!
"MRW I recover manfully from a foul on the sidelines"
Joten ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 09:30:51 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Can you cut in Von force choking him?
tkcom ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:20:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Slow it down, then put "History will be made" at the end.
stonefry ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:36:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Hey, it's a soccer clip now.
smoketheevilpipe ยท 29 points ยท Posted at 05:46:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Here you go
MythicalMagicMan ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:15:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
After we all kiss our Budweisers, drink our wives and kids, and do some reflection, we should really think about retiring this meme.
Scorps ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:52:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If people still refer to Mark Sanchez as butt fumble and Vick as Ron Mexico this meme is just about to enter it's golden age.
Just saying some players names and a meme still exists about them, Plaxico Burress, JPP, Tebow.
The point of this is that Manningface is going to haunt all of us to our graves and probably appear on the inside of your coffin as well.
MythicalMagicMan ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 15:00:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
https://i.imgur.com/MXwyjDs.png
isomorphZeta ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:32:36 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Agreed. I nominate this to replace it.
iamonlyoneman ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 18:52:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
good job finding all those extra pixels ;)
onlotus ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:38:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Still not as good as Eli Manning's reaction... https://vine.co/v/i1vzT9ZPTWH
iamonlyoneman ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 18:54:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Goddammit Eli, even a Briton would show more emotion than that!
facial_montgomery ยท 489 points ยท Posted at 08:49:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Champions don't friggin fall down and cry like that. Numberssign growup
[deleted] ยท 26 points ยท Posted at 13:46:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Well he's not a champion :/
rets_law ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:32:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He's an NFC champion and MVP.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:45:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's not the same, man :/
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 15:05:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I know, right? The Bills are consecutive 4 time AFC Champs, and everyone remembers them as losers.
MrUppercut ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:12:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ok, but he's just stating a fact, which is technically correct. He got to the superbowl by winning the NFC championship. Got to the superbowl and acted like a kid.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:27:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I know, I'm not arguing I'm just pouting lol
[deleted] ยท 95 points ยท Posted at 13:45:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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Sweepy_time ยท 48 points ยท Posted at 14:02:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If you have the balls to dab and superman after every touchdown you should be man enough to act like an adult when you lose. This is the 50th super bowl, you don't think the other 49 losing quarterback had emotions? Shit , Jim Kelly lost 4 in a row, I don't remember seeing him roll around on the ground or walk out of an interview.
[deleted] ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:57:58 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I don't remember Peyton acting like this when the Seahawks crushed the Broncos two super bowls ago. But I'm glad Cam acted like this. People kept asking me why I don't like Cam Newton, and I would tell them that it's not how you act when you're winning, but how you act when you're losing that shows your real character. And when he's losing he acts like a fucking baby.
Sistersledgerton ยท 68 points ยท Posted at 13:53:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Everyone loves to see the cocky asshole struggle. I know I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Whodini ยท 22 points ยท Posted at 14:09:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Hang on. I don't follow football too closely, but yesterday I was saying to my friends that Cam Newton looks like he's an asshole IRL. He looks so smug and full of himself. So I was right?
notesm ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:32:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He named his newborn son Chosen, if that's any indication of his feelings about himself.
QUSHY ยท 21 points ยท Posted at 14:24:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No he's not an asshole. I don't like the guy either (I'm from Seattle) but he's great with kids and always plays with em before games and stuff and is really involved in the community and whatnot. Sure, he's cocky, but so was Jordan. Not comparing them skill wise but just because someone is cocky that doesn't make them an asshole.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 15:08:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
being great with kids and being an asshole are not mutually exclusive. A big part of being an asshole is treating people like they are less than you. Kids clearly ARE less than you, so everyone just kind of expects it. But other people on your level don't because you have nothing to justify it.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 15:55:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
yeah it does
Strbrst ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 16:37:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, but no. He's super confident in his athletic ability, as he should be. He's a damn MVP, so he has every right to be cocky.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 17:49:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
cocky = asshole
QUSHY ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 18:34:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No way. A cocky person isn't always an asshole. You can be cocky without being rude
FalconTerrapin ยท 17 points ยท Posted at 14:21:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He makes every scoring play (whether he was involved at all or not) all about him, calls himself the leader of the team but pouts like a child and fights with coaches when the team is losing, and when people criticized him for it he said it's because he's black and people are scared of him. So yes, you're probably right.
Nurlitik ยท 10 points ยท Posted at 14:17:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yes. He thinks he is above everyone. Unfortunately for haters like myself all season he has been, except last night of course.
Im_The_One ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 14:30:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He's just a young kid that has fun playing the game he loves. Y'all need some fun in your lives so you know what it feels like to enjoy life. Plus, he does a ton of good for the city of Charlotte. He's a nice dude and a good guy. No reason for people to straight up hate him.
PancreKing ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 15:33:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This. Football is called a GAME for a reason. If every single player was the same, like Manning, for example, a new as always so respectful and politically correct, then the game would be boring. You have to have loudmouths like Cam to keep it interesting. Sure he talks a lot, but he is so young that he has time to correct his actions and "attone" for the way he acted.
OnlyRacistOnReddit ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:43:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's when it counts.
dFeckt ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:35:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Lol and what about the kids who get a TD ball from him every game. Or the people he goes to see in the hospitals. He was literally on top of his game lol year, and even though he messed up in the Super Bowl he still is one of the best players in the league.
Bhoron ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:37:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam is an asshole on the field, no arguing that. But the guy is awesome outside of the sport. Go look up all of the work he's done with kids in his career so far. I don't want people to think Cam Newton is an asshole "IRL" based on some random comment on reddit.
Seriously, he's a good dude off the field.
ned_stark_reality ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:42:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam newton is an incredible dude off the field, nobody can deny that.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14426632/cam-newton-passion-helping-kids-endorsers-buying-nfl
DigitalSoulKoi ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:22:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
After every touchdown he makes sure to five the ball to a child fan. That seems pretty awesome to me.
Thiswas_a_valued_rug ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:18:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Considering nobody here has met him, you're not gonna get a real answer.
SEEMS like a nice guy, he really does.
crazygoattoe ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:24:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I donโt understand the hate he gets. Iโm a Saints fan and I like the guy. Of course I wasnโt rooting for him last night, but I reslly donโt think heโs a cocky asshole. He just has fun playing a game he loves, and I think itโs very fun to watch.
Bgndrsn ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:27:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm reading this whole thread with a big smile on my face. Gotta love watching him get mauled like that.
special_reddit ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 18:39:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He's not an asshole - he's confident and vocal, but he's not an asshole.
MattAU05 ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:15:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, I just hate those cocky a-holes who love helping other people and making the lives of disadvantaged children better. What a douche. That's what he gets, amiright?
Sistersledgerton ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 14:23:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
There are tons of players that do the same, without compromising on being good role models.
cmubigguy ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:20:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The Panthers could be the Golden State Warriors of the NFL if they would tone their cockyness down to a somewhat relatable level. Panthers fans will say their attitude is what makes them successful, but they also have to recognize that Americans typically don't root for the cocky.
[deleted] ยท -18 points ยท Posted at 14:04:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cuz you have no life and nothing going for you
MythicalMagicMan ยท 11 points ยท Posted at 14:10:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Oh you! Got em'!
Being irritated by excessive arrogance is not a sign that someone has no life.
Newton spent the week leading up to the game acting like he was god's gift to football. Golden MVP cleats and all.
Confidence is one thing, but learn some humility. I enjoyed seeing his shit get pushed in all game.
Edit: a word.
[deleted] ยท -16 points ยท Posted at 14:12:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Good for you. Want a cookie bro? Lol you are happy to see a man lose? I know what it's like to deal with haters like you boy. Always hating what they wish they could be
MythicalMagicMan ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:29:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's a sport. Of course I'm happy to see a man lose. Especially the one who brags and shows off all the time. Even more so when his opponent is often times a very humble and respectful guy who is arguably one of the greatest QBs to play the game.
I don't doubt Newton's talent, but when you're the leader of a team and potentially football's next great quarterback be a little humble leading up to the game. He didn't respect the game and acted as if he had won before it even started.
I don't wish I could be an all-star quarterback. That's a lot of pressure. I get it, but it also means he's responsible for being the face of his team and as MVP, the league as well.
BoobGoldberg ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:36:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Arguing with an idiot is like wrestling with a pig in the mud. You soon realize the pig enjoys it.
MythicalMagicMan ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:37:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Lucky for me, that's my fetish.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 15:11:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Theres nothing in the world quite like porking pork.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:51:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Who you callin an idiot
[deleted] ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 16:00:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You, he's calling you an idiot. Idiot.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 17:14:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You're so tough. I'm so sure youd say that to my face
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 17:49:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Idiot
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:16:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Haters gonna hate ignore the haters haters just be jealous am I right? Bless up.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:10:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So are you comparing yourself to Cam Newton?
A guy with all the potential in the world, but melts down and throws a bitch fit when things don't go his way?
Ha ha, get rekt loser.
[deleted] ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:07:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's what happens when you wear glass britches and act like a toddler.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:32:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
it takes two to dance. He more then met the naysayers half way.
๐๏ธ S4ngin ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 20:59:40 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam is the 'bad guy' in my story, but I would have reacted the same if not worse.
This isn't the last time Panthers will make it to the SB with that team, imo.
Count_Frackula ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:22:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'd be emotional if the corpse of Peyton manning had just won a game over my team too. Fuck the Broncos.
[deleted] ยท 84 points ยท Posted at 13:25:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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TheReverendIsHr ยท 31 points ยท Posted at 13:50:31 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm not a lot into American football, but that thing was really weird. Why the fuck wouldn't he jump for the ball he just lost?!
Chicago_Blackhawks ยท 41 points ยท Posted at 13:58:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He was holding his shoulder earlier in the game and was probably scared of injuring himself. QB's generally try to protect themselves but.... in that situation?!? No excuses, that's going to haunt him.
sorry_for_jabari ยท 16 points ยท Posted at 14:25:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You honestly think Cam would be scared to risk his body? He was anticipating it bouncing out of the pile like it usually does, especially when others were jumping on it
Chicago_Blackhawks ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 00:49:09 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I can see that, but you have to remember he's a quarterback and he has the best hands on the field. He would've been the first on top of the ball and would've secured it no matter what, the defender wasn't even close. Something weird was going on in his decision/making
sorry_for_jabari ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 01:19:22 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Perhaps, I guess we'll never know for sure, I'm sure he's gonna be asked that later on. Just saying we shouldn't be so quick to judge, but it's reddit
Chicago_Blackhawks ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 01:45:16 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You're points definitely valid too, my guess is as good as any. You're definitely right though, he may've made a smart move based off something none of us know or something that his coach told him. Who knows!
sorry_for_jabari ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 16:45:33 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
https://mobile.twitter.com/josephperson/status/697084451063468032. from this, it looks like you were right. I wanted to believe my version so badly though
Chicago_Blackhawks ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 17:09:57 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Pretty high on you for coming back to share that, I appreciate that - I still think your argument is correct in some points too, he probably had that in the back of his mind too. Sorry bout your panthers man :/
sorry_for_jabari ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 17:16:35 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Thanks! And it's ok, I'll be over it in a few days and wait for next year haha
Chicago_Blackhawks ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 19:55:34 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
51 will be sweeter than 50 anyways :D
the1who_ringsthebell ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:45:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
There's no pile when he has the opportunity to dive on it. He went to just pick it up which was his first mistake. He didn't really do a good job of doing what you say since the ball does pop out.
He had the opportunity to be the first to the ball but he ran to the ball and tried to pick it up and run instead of driving for it.
sorry_for_jabari ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:59:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
My bad, I guess pile wasn't the right word, but he can see Ware and a panther going for it, and maybe he thought it'd jump out, which it actually did, just further than he anticipated. You're right, he didn't do a good job, since he didn't recover it, but we can't act like all the others in this thread who act like they know what they would have done in that situation as if they've been there before
BC_Sally_Has_No_Arms ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:05:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Found the salty panthers fan
sorry_for_jabari ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 17:59:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Oh cool, you can make inferences
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:28:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Exactly.... and the ball DID bounce out of the pile, it just bounced past Cam
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 15:12:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No. He jumped back because the lineman was coming over the top of the pile and he didn't want to injure himself.
MarsUlta ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:12:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Probably a combination of nerves and over thinking. He probably was anticipating it to fly out from the pile (like it did) and was hoping to jump on it then. He just got taken out from the play before he could actually do that.
MACFROMFILLY ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:42:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
More than likely it was the fear of injury, nerves, and a little frustration.
sdrawkcabsemanympleh ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:48:12 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He should have. My best guess is that he thought the ball was already solidly in possession. This was a perfect example of why you don't do that. You jump in there anyway.
Janglez515 ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:04:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Too afraid of getting hurt. Cam is a celebrity first, competitive athlete second.
MarsUlta ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:13:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam isn't afraid of taking a hit, not the with the number of times he runs.
Im_Not_Really_Here_ ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:24:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
But he sure was tired of it
Janglez515 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:59:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Was in that moment. Don't get me wrong Peyton did the same thing in the super bowl he played the Bears. Fumbled and kept his distance from the ball at first.
aptq ยท 47 points ยท Posted at 13:58:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Such a bitch
annnaaan ยท 18 points ยท Posted at 14:17:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I like the little dive he finally makes at the end when the ball's five yards away.
uprightcaesar ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:34:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
And during that dive Cam tried to grab the defenders feet as he ran after the ball.
icantcontrolmyself ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:55:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Honest question, what the fuck was that ref doing there with the ball at the end? Did he try to recover it himself?
aptq ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:31:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If you see the play from the angle of left side of the defensive line you can see him scramble to try and get the hell out of dodge.
tbizzles ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:29:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think he was hoping the ball would squirt free and he could pick it up and try to complete a pass.
Fender6969 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:32:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah and when multiple 300lb lineman come crashing over him, it tends to leave him more susceptible to injury. I would think getting injured as a QB in the Superbowl would pretty much ensure a loss.
ned_stark_reality ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:40:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So although it is absolutely ridiculous that he did not jump down on the ball, it almost looked like he was trying to track the ball/remain upright so that he could extend the play. It's just so out of character for him and his decision sorta makes sense if you can imagine how much Cam felt that he needed to make some incredible plays if they wanted to stay in it. When I saw it at full speed it looked like he was a short stop preparing to snag a bouncer
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:58:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Wtf was with that, why didn't he jump on it?
trex707 ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:07:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He was anticipating it not being recovered right there
bobstr14 ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:21:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Pretty sure he thought it was an incomplete.
andysaurus_rex ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:06:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm willing to cut him slack on that one. Footballs bouncing around on the ground are hardly predictable, and the last thing you want is to get injured by diving into the scruff for the ball.
PoliteIndecency ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:21:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Four minutes to go and down by a touchdown. You sacrifice your body. That's what backups are for.
sorry_for_jabari ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:27:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam is the last qb to worry about getting hurt. He was anticipating it bouncing back out when the others were gonna jump in the pile. Like it usually happens, and it did jump out, just further than he expected
andysaurus_rex ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:04:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
True but even still that was a mistake, and mistakes are easier to forgive than just being an asshole is
PoliteIndecency ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:07:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Are you implying I'm being an asshole? I don't think that asking a football player to sacrifice his body to win the super bowl warrants that opinion.
andysaurus_rex ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:03:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No absolutely not. I'm saying that Cam Newton is being an asshole in this game and from what I know of him. I will criticize him for that but I'm not gonna thrash him for making a football mistake
PoliteIndecency ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:47:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ah, okay. I'm not sure I agree with that though. I could really care less if he's an asshole or not. But when a game is on the line I think you need to dive on that ball. I can tolerate mistakes from lack of skill or lack of talent but I can't forgive a player for a lack of battle. You NEED to get on that ball.
[deleted] ยท -5 points ยท Posted at 14:12:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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GalaxyClass ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:18:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Good.
isomorphZeta ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:27:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You underestimate the power of Reddit's player hater hate.
Yankee_Fever ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 13:53:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
As a fan of great athletes that doesn't like the nfl, I hear what you're saying, I also think it would have been really dangerous
eatthebear ยท 32 points ยท Posted at 13:36:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
...or dive away from a fumble late in a Super Bowl game he's losing.
falconbox ยท 308 points ยท Posted at 11:01:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Or refuse to answer post-game questions and then just get up and leave the podium.
League MVP, show a little maturity.
[deleted] ยท 274 points ยท Posted at 13:42:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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rather_be_a_hobbit ยท 223 points ยท Posted at 13:50:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I did love Peyton's rehearsed answer about retiring: Kids, wife, God, hashtag Budweiser.
TwelfthCycle ยท 54 points ยท Posted at 14:06:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
After the first question you could tell he just wanted her to shutup and go away. He's just too polite and professional to say so.
Iam_MittRomney ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:55:12 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Well he's not cam newton
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:27:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I really wanted him to say "after this interview I'm going to eat so much Papa John's Pizza, Tracy"
would have been fantastic
Neighbor_ ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:28:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The Budweiser sellout reminded me of that HTC phone thing that happened in the LCS a while back.
Toidal ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:17:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That Papa Johns guy was probably pissed he didn't mention how much pizza he was going to eat
rather_be_a_hobbit ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 17:14:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
there is a gif somewhere on here of him running on the field and kissing peyton on the cheek after the game. I'm sure it'll be a "what are you going to eat with all those budweisers peyton?" commercial in a week.
sanfranman ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:28:22 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
ChaCHING
BowsNToes21 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:19:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I wonder how much Budweiser paid him to say that.
Circus_Maximus ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:36:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Zero. NFL prohibits players from endorsing alcoholic beverages.
However, he does own (or partially owns) Anheuser-Busch distributors in the state of Louisiana.
ThingsISaid ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:37:40 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Was rehearsed as shit.
Circus_Maximus ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:58:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No question it was rehearsed.
He's done it before, in 2014, I believe.
Edit: Here is the clip.
rather_be_a_hobbit ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 17:15:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
honestly peyton seems like the type of guy who would drink only budweiser.
VictoriaMintage ยท 11 points ยท Posted at 13:58:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Reminds me of that Key and Peele sketch... "Get out there and execute, give 100%, take it quarter by quarter..." Really, what are people expecting to hear?
5k1895 ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:02:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm just here so I won't get fined.
tiga4life22 ยท 33 points ยท Posted at 13:52:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
They needed him to man up and show respect, like his other teammates did. He's a a baby back bitch
PancreKing ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 15:28:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Like PrimeTime said, "When you're the face of a team, you have to be with them good times, and bad." Or something like that. But it's true, if you only talk mass amounts of shit while you're winning, then no one will take you seriously when push comes to shove. Panthers are a Young team, with no where to go but up. But because of how they acted leading up to, and during, this game, no one will take them seriously next time they're given this same opportunity.
NEVERGETMARRIED ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:28:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Baby back bitch, baby back bitch, baby back bitch. robot walk
tiga4life22 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:34:12 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's a big ass robot
Chimex ยท 19 points ยท Posted at 13:48:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Post game interviews in most sports are dull and boring. It's totally understandable why some players are disrespectful to them.
Edit: I didn't say it's right to. I said it's understandable why they dislike pressers.
BeardStar ยท 24 points ยท Posted at 14:17:31 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If Carolina had won, do you think Newton has the same disrespect for the interview? Nope, he'd be talking himself up as much as possible. He handles losing worse than any MVP I've ever seen.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:33:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Can you find any examples of cam talking himself up and not his teammates after we've won?
sdrawkcabsemanympleh ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:42:58 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He's a young guy who's had a remarkable career so far. Talented, for sure. It's let him get a big head.
If you're going to talk like Muhammad Ali, you better win like him. He's had a great season, and it could be a great one for his growth if he can take some humility from it.
OnlyRacistOnReddit ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:42:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I wonder if he will ever again wear those gold MVP cleats?
Oswald_Bates ยท 22 points ยท Posted at 14:04:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So, if something is dull and boring it's acceptable to be disrespectful towards it?
Count_Frackula ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:21:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Like you? Yes. I'm gonna fart on your lunch.
Oswald_Bates ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:13:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sweet, I like FartyFlakes
PancreKing ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:29:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I always wondered why people are so rude to me...
DigitalSoulKoi ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:30:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It was disrespectful to call broncos the winner of the game with 30 secs left on the clock and its the Panthers ball. It was disrespectful to have the broncos sideline fill up with cameramen before the game was officially over. Its got to be distracting to have 50 people on one side of the field yelling and moving around while you're trying to make a play.
Theige ยท 32 points ยท Posted at 14:03:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sure, but he's an adult, and he embarrassed himself
It's part of his job.
We all have parts of our job we don't like to do. We grit our teeth and do them, with a smile if necessary
[deleted] ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:29:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Some pro players(not saying here) are actually told to walk away like that if they feel they will go off script. Better to look rude than to punch a jurno, or let slip real strategy
Theige ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:34:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Oh I totally get walking away. It's something he needs to get better at, and he's only hurting himself
MACFROMFILLY ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:39:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
And this was the year everyone talked about how far Cam came in terms of maturity. Makes sense since we only saw him lose twice.
If I had to completely speculate, I think he had that feeling in his stomach like "oh shit, here come a lot of tears". Like he was seconds away from exploding into an emotional mess and curling up in a ball in front of the media, so his body went into flight mode. Or he's a bad sport.
TaipanTacos ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:31:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'd grit my teeth less if I was a multimillionaire answering questions about winning on the biggest stage in my professional career.
Theige ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:35:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Agreed
DigitalSoulKoi ยท -4 points ยท Posted at 14:26:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
His job is to play football not answer questions for the press like he's the white house press secretary. It's not that important, he messed up and lost.
Theige ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:34:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No it is part of his job. It's in his contract
If he doesn't go answer questions, he gets loses money for violating his contract
DigitalSoulKoi ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:57:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Is it part of his contract to have to play when the other side of the field is yelling and filling up with people trying to take pictures of Paytons when the game isn't over? I'm not a panthers fan, but that was so disrespectful.
Theige ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:59:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yes, he'd be fined for that too
His team has been doing that all season, I think that's part of why they rubbed it in their faces so much
DigitalSoulKoi ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:04:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No they just wanted the scoop, and catch him saying he's retiring they mentioned it about 50 times before the game was over then another 50 after. This fairy tale ending they said over and over. They just wanted a good story.
Theige ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:07:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm not sure what you're talking about... you're mad at the press for doing their job now?
There's always hundreds of media on the sideline for the Super Bowl
And that somehow that was disrespectful to the Panthers?
DigitalSoulKoi ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:15:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
There was probably 60 secs left on the clock and the media was already swirling around Paytons and from my point of view they were partially on the field because of the amount of people. It was disrespectful to call the game when its not over. Yes it was unlikely that they would win or tie the game, but that's not the point there was still a chance something crazy might happen.
Theige ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:30:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That happens every single year
DigitalSoulKoi ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:39:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No it doesn't. Not to this extent, they were barely cutting back to the game when panthers had the ball an were still playing. They had all cameras in payton. I just wanted to see if the panthers could do anything with their last 60 secs, but no I have to watch payton watch the game I want to be watching. It's even more annoying that he says a corporate name after the game, like he needs to disgrace the game more with more advertisments.
Peaceblaster86 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:59:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
you havnt seen a recent Formula 1 podium interview.
more than half the time you could fill /r/cringe with material for days.
ofloxacin1 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:40:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Most of us have meetings at work that we are required to go to. None of us walk out in the middle of them because they are dumb...
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:14:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Uh no. Metta World Peace? Holy fuck, not one of his post game interviews were boring.
Dude carried the Lakers to victory on his shoulders and then thanks his therapist before God. Like wow, dude. Slow down.
thesaltysquirrel ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:23:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Dan Lebatard makes this point over and over. I personally haven't watched a football post game live in years. It's worthless IMO
sdrawkcabsemanympleh ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:46:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I don't watch them, but every once in a while you get an interesting nugget out of them. IIRC, after the Cardinals imploded a couple weeks ago the head coach seemed to blame the team. Funny to me, because I would say the opposite. If you have poor performance across the board, even with your star players, take a look at leadership.
CheddaPalace ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:59:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Up vote for humanity.
Workaphobia ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:08:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You mean they're better in other sports? I just assumed they were all like Futurama's Jackson/Johnson debate. "It's time someone had the courage to stand up and say... "I'm against those things that everybody hates."
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:26:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
kind of off topic but did anyone see the SC special about the kid who got handed a football by cam newton a week after his dad died. the interviewer asked the kid "did getting the ball make it a little easier?" Like really? did getting a football make your dad's death easier? come on
gryffydd ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:39:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Agreed that a lot of the questions are stupid. But go watch Russell Wilson's from last year and see the difference.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:12:40 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He should have pulled a Marshawn.
PancreKing ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:25:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
And it seems that nothing but controversy comes from them. They should wait until the next day, when emotions aren't at their highest. That would avoid SO many scandals.
falconbox ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:48:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's less about what he says and more about how a grown man handles a tough time. He handled it like a child.
DeJay323 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:00:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You must be a Carolina fan
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:05:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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DeJay323 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:27:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Small world
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:25:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
this so hard. IMO Cam is the epitome of a class act, not blaming any section of the team. Not bad mouthing anyone. Just saying We (as a team) was out played. He didnt take the blame himself nor did he put it on any part of the team. And the reporters were trying to get him to single something out so the headline can be "Panthers lose Cam blames O-line". You may not like his demeanor but hes pissed. IMO it shows his passion and emotional connection to the game. This isnt a job for him, this is his passion and he wears his emotions on his sleeve.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:24:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
I don't understand why we as fans/media actually expect the losing quarterback to want to answer questions. "Sure, let me tell you in detail all the ways that we failed, and how we fell short of the goal we have been working for all year. No problem."
In fact, I'd want my quarterback to be this invested in the game. To be honest, I don't think we should interview winning or losing players directly after a game. They are people too, and need time to process everything.
Edit: Just because a player takes a loss hard doesn't necessarily indicate a lack of maturity, but rather an emotional investment in the game. He didn't become childlike and start yelling and making tons of excuses. Dude was just devastated, and understandably so.
CGY_SS ยท -18 points ยท Posted at 13:33:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If you just lost the biggest goal that you've spent your entire life trying to achieve in front of hundreds of millions of people, it's absolutely not unreasonable to not want a bunch of reporters asking "Cam what haaaappened???????" As you're trying to keep from crying in front of them. These guys are human, not some pre recorded answering machine.
Brderhps951 ยท 38 points ยท Posted at 13:40:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Yeah except he's not the first guy who has lost that super bowl and other QBs have handled it much better.
If he's going to talk himself up so much, he should own up to it.
Edit: someone else made me aware of this, but the contrast between him and Kuechly in their post game interviews is a perfect example of how a leader on a team should act. If Cam wasn't such a prominent role in the Panthers team then this would not be a big deal probably, but Cam has to understand that he is going to be a big part of the image of that Panthers organization, and with that comes a degree of class he should show.
japanarchist ยท 12 points ยท Posted at 13:46:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
In fact, something like 50 other QBs have lost the Super Bowl.
matty_a ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 13:50:58 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Probably more like 35, since Elway, Tarkenton, Kelly, Peyton, and Brady have lost 14 between them.
ApokPsy ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 13:55:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
But still, there were nearly 50 post-loss interviews that i assume were probably handled more professionally than that.
[deleted] ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 13:54:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Closer to 46, thanks to Jim Kelly and the Bills.
logicalthinker1 ยท 93 points ยท Posted at 13:39:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's weird, every other losing quarterback has been able to answer questions.
EdgarAllanRoevWade ยท 47 points ยท Posted at 13:40:10 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Oh fuck that. He wants the big boy paycheck, he can act like a big boy.
not_anyone ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 13:48:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
God people like you need to get off his dick. Every other quarterback has enough grace not to act like like a little baby when things dont go his way. He is not the first person to lose a game.
sdrawkcabsemanympleh ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:39:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yep. In fact, there is a losing superbowl quarterback every year...
CGY_SS ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:28:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I don't even like the NFL. I'm not even American, but I can forgive human emotion when I see it.
sdrawkcabsemanympleh ยท 10 points ยท Posted at 13:45:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Understandable that it would not at all be fun or pleasant, but it's the job he picked. Not only that, but he is striving to be one of the best. Well. If you'd like to stand with the best, that means standing at the podium and taking those questions.
Talented? Surely he is. A strong, mature leader? That might take some time. Maybe he will take some humility from it.
jaymz668 ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 13:52:22 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I didn't realise he'd never get another chance. Sucks
CGY_SS ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:26:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Because you know what it's like to compete in the highest level of your craft? He probably will be in the super bowl next year honestly, but the reason these guys make the NFL is because their competitive drive is extremely high and they obviously hate losing.
fasdifljaskdfjasdfa ยท -10 points ยท Posted at 13:44:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It used to be that professional athletes always showed a high level of sportsmanship and professionalism. But then, uh, black people "got all up in them guts" and now there is constant fights and shuckin and jivin and all sorts of things. Don't act like this isn't true. You just have to deal with it.
CGY_SS ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:29:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So everyone else criticizes me with reasonable arguments and then there's you. The fuck is that? Get that racist crap out of here.
f0gax ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:42:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think post-game player interviews, in their entirety, are garbage. Especially in championship situations. You've got a bunch of athletes who are in some state of high emotion, exhaustion, and probably physical pain. And then we're going to have beat reporters ask them "how'd it feel?" or "what was going through your mind when...?"
They only "news" that comes out of these things is when something like this happens.
johnbutler896 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:01:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's hard to lose the biggest game of your respective sport, at the professional level, even the most mature person struggles with a loss like that
PM_ME_SNAPCHATS ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:16:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I disagree. If I was league MVP making millions of dollars it would be pretty easy to say "hey, these guys are the best in the world, they played well, I'll be back next year". Even if he didn't mean it, anyone with a bit of sense could mumble through a statement to save their public image.
apra24 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:28:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You know what fuels most competitive people? Jealousy. Think about it.
DigitalSoulKoi ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:34:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's the problem he might not be back next year hell this is only paytons second win and he's been in the league for a long time as one of the best qbs.
johnbutler896 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:41:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Idk he played pretty poorly and he knows he fucked up, personally I'd need a minute to reflect before being interviewed
wolfik92 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:29:12 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yesterday's game was not even close to what happened last year. Compare Cam's behaviour with Russell Wilson's post-Superbowl presser
Pidgey_OP ยท -2 points ยท Posted at 14:04:39 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Why is it immature to not want to be asked questions and be grilled directly after losing the biggest game of your life, but it wouldn't be immature to jam cameras in the face of someone who very much wants to be left alone?
"Oh its the way things are! If youre a football player, you have to answer questions!"
Well fuck that requirement. One of the best things about being an adult is the freedom to say nothing until you've calmed down enough to be level headed, and it's bullshit that we think getting a soundbite is worth more than that
falconbox ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:50:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Because it's his job and he needs to act like an adult. It shows character, maturity, and leadership if you can handle the tough times. He couldn't.
spiersie ยท -86 points ยท Posted at 12:50:58 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ever worked for six months straight training day upon day, week on week with pressure for results and constantly being critiqued on performance? No you havnt, there are a select few people in the world that can feel the pain he just went through. That being said, he does kinda act like a bitch. My point is that it's justifiably so
MXRider20 ยท 55 points ยท Posted at 13:07:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Fuck you tom brady would be hung if he pulled some unprofessional bullshit like this
Reddit_beard ยท 26 points ยท Posted at 13:16:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He gets strung up regardless: he acts professional, people call him snooty. Haters gunna hate.
MXRider20 ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 13:27:58 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I guess I respect him as a football player because he is damn good. Bit if you're gonna talk the talk and dance around like you're the best you better damn believe I expect you to walk walk and beat the 6headed old man
thepalmtree ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 13:35:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's his job that he chose to do.
TrochlearIV ยท -22 points ยท Posted at 12:58:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's a god damn game. People feel pain much worse than this every single day...
GoldLegends ยท 25 points ยท Posted at 13:00:31 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What? Just because it's not a life ending problem he can't have emotions like that? I'll criticize him for being unprofessional but be a bit more sympathetic. He's still human.
TrochlearIV ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:59:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No I'm not criticizing him, I'm criticizing what this user said that few people experience the same level of pain he is going through. That's just not true.
GoldLegends ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 00:59:56 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
How often do people feel the pain of crushing defeat?
TrochlearIV ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 01:03:49 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Everyday. Just not on such a public forum
GoldLegends ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 01:11:27 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The difference of feeling crushing defeat from a loss from a video game/regular sports tournament, is a lot different that losing a super bowl I would imagine.
aeipownu ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 13:02:58 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That is literally his life man. It's not just a game to someone of his caliber. This is what he's been working for his entire life.
TrochlearIV ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:57:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I understand and I can't imagine how terrible he feels, but saying few other people can experience as much pain as he is going through is ridiculous.
blay12 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:41:36 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, and starving kids in Africa could have eaten my leftovers. Football may be a game to us, but for Newton it's his job, and he gets paid a crap load of money to be good at what he does (and a super bowl win would probably have brought in a few million dollars worth of endorsements and bonus money for him). It's not like he's going to roll up to an office job this morning and say "Well it sure was fun to play in the Super Bowl, now it's back to the old grind!"
TrochlearIV ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 17:01:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm not criticizing can, just what this user said about no one experiencing the same level of pain as him. It's gotta hurt losing like that, but I could think of a million things worse than that
[deleted] ยท -87 points ยท Posted at 12:24:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
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seven3true ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:44:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
dude.... do you need a snickers?
Saint947 ยท -10 points ยท Posted at 13:43:51 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Pull a Marshawn lynch, and when the world isn't giving you attention because you're not in the fucking Super Bowl, announce your retirement in the most pretentious way possible.
GeorgetheSkull ยท -4 points ยท Posted at 14:07:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
White American is pumped this am...and furious that the black man they humbled didn't sit to answer their questions.
RealityIsYourEnemy ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:17:31 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Here we see the racebaiting.
GeorgetheSkull ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 19:59:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
In 2010, Manning stormed off the field without shaking a single Saints player's hand. The media reaction was that he was competitive and it was an understandable thing to do.
RealityIsYourEnemy ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 20:04:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Did he act like a whiny bitch in the post game too?
GeorgetheSkull ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 20:14:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yes. Also, Newton congratulated Peyton on the field. Didn't storm off. Athletes don't owe us anything. Least of all a press conference after a loss. What did you want to hear him say?
RealityIsYourEnemy ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 20:22:11 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I don't really care. Maybe some professionalism.
BagelsAndJewce ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 13:55:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam is probably the most emotionally driven player in the league right now. And he got absolutely man handled. Let the kid cry.
Animal31 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:07:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Passionate people cry when they lose
The toughest, most determined hockey players cry when they get eliminated after a hard playoff.
That's part of being competitive. Champions don't say "No, I am perfectly okay with losing. I'm just happy to be participating". Theres a reason you see people celebrate Bronze more than they celebrate Silver
UpSideofDown ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:47:31 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think you mean Octothorp.
mrlint ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:28:22 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He has a great future in soccer ;)
twlscil ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:53:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Octothorpe. Not pound sign, number sign, or hashtag.
Hookerboots12 ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:19:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If my kids did that (which shit, even my kids haven't thrown fits like that), they'd lose all their electronics and have extra chores for a week. Fuck that.
Also, it's an octothorpe. ๐
phrankygee ยท -70 points ยท Posted at 11:27:40 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Hashtag dontspelloutnumberssign
omsj93 ยท 13 points ยท Posted at 06:46:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
how I felt after the last interception
SkylineR33 ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 13:44:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Now, if he could only dive for the ball like this...
[deleted] ยท 27 points ยท Posted at 13:19:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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TwoFsNoE ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 14:19:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That was later when he didn't get the roughing the passer call
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:16:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He did do that. In the 4th quarter after almost giving up a safety.
Interstellar_Refugee ยท 11 points ยท Posted at 11:28:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Good... Now shop a downvote hitting him in the face right before he falls.
dj911x ยท 74 points ยท Posted at 11:57:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He couldn't win the Super Bowl but at least he can beat Dez Bryant as the most dramatic crybaby in the NFL
jacobsnemesis ยท 30 points ยท Posted at 10:33:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He looked like a spoiled child taking a temper tantrum because his mom wouldn't buy him the new Star Wars figure.
missfarthing ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 13:54:40 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That is exactly how my 2 year old niece reacts when someone tells her no.
Maysj18 ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:14:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
when those awful gas pains hit.
ThePolishHammer ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:15:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam is such a bitch
ShawshankException ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:15:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Someone find me a gif of him flailing in the end zone please
clearlyunseen ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:20:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This is what someone does right before they go dead weight for their mom in the middle of target.
MattMan2k17 ยท 39 points ยท Posted at 08:04:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The FineBros bout to sue your ass
joes_nipples ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:24:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
(. ) ( .) he's watching
[deleted] ยท 21 points ยท Posted at 13:13:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
All fun and games when things are going good. Entitled spoiled brat when things go bad. Reminds me a lot of Lebron
[deleted] ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:08:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
As a long-time Lebron hater, I have to admit the man's grown up and now acts pretty respectable when they lose. So maybe Cam will too, who knows.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:18:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, but I still have too much pent up LeBron hate so he's still at a huge deficit. Also, still waiting to see if he can win a championship as the star player of the team and not as second fiddle on someone else's team.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:53:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Some humility will do him good. I think he will grow up. He's never really felt defeat until now. He was kicked out of Florida. So what, he goes to Juco and wins a championship. Media all over his back after dad shops him around for cash. So what, he transfers to Auburn wins championship, Heisman, and #1 draft pic. Then becomes fresh face of the NFL.
[deleted] ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 14:04:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Keep it classy cam.
[deleted] ยท 8 points ยท Posted at 12:38:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's not a good look. I get he's passionate, but flopping to the ground like a toddler throwing a fit doesn't ever look good.
SoftlySpokenPromises ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 13:26:40 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You can see the exact moment his heart breaks. Riiiiiiight.... There
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:23:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Someone please make this gyf.
chipwithdip ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:02:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Mine too -Denver Broncos Fan
JMA773312 ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:09:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
JET FUEL CANT MELT STEEL BEAMS
lagspike ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:12:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
he really wanted peyton to get that 200th win I think
no other explanation for going from MVP to "worse than ryan leaf". although yeah, the broncos d is awesome.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:28:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
More like "playing like Rex Grossman in the 2006 super bowl."
Onikojima ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:16:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What about the one when he gets mauled by that defenseive lineman in his own endzone and expects a roughing the passer penalty and throws a fit about it.
[deleted] ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:30:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The guy wears his emotions. When he's happy you know it. When he's sad you know it. Sort of like it because this really shows you what he is thinking.
[deleted] ยท 38 points ยท Posted at 11:22:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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Human_Robot ยท 22 points ยท Posted at 12:29:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The dude was busted for stealing a laptop. When the campus police knocked on his door he tried to hide that he stole the laptop by throwing it out a window. He is a child.
sinocarD44 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 12:47:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So you've never heard of anyone doing stupid stuff as a kid? That laptop thing was years ago. People change. I'm not the biggest cam supporter but we tend to never let athletes of the hook for anything. So what if he dances and celebrates? If I made a first down in the NFL, I would too because it may never happen again.
mrbooze ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:01:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
People in college aren't kids. They're adults.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 15:16:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Society still treats people >25 as kids, more or less
mrbooze ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 00:57:22 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Doesn't matter. They are adults, legally.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 03:38:50 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
How does the law figure into this discussion?
mrbooze ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 05:43:27 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
How does it not? Adults. Responsible for actions. No matter how much mommy and daddy wrapped you tight in your blankie.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:18:15 on February 9, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Right, but people are willing to let other people they view as younger, immature, etc a chance to grow and change. That's a societal perception thing, not a legal thing. Otherwise, if they are 17 years 363 days and 23 hours old, they are a kid, and an hour later BOOM they're an adult.
In the context the OP was talking about, society views college students as kids because of lack of real world experience and naivete.
Human_Robot ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 13:01:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sure. But he was an adult when he did it.
What???!!! OJ, Ray Lewis, Kobe Bryant? Nah we definitely don't let athletes off the easily enough. If average people murdered and raped at the rate professional atheletes did the world would be a hellscape.
All I'm saying is that the way he acts while losing or when calls go against him is like a child.
berniedamnyoufineboy ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 13:57:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
If you do 30 seconds of interweb searches you will actually find that NFL players commit less crime proportionally than that of the general public. It is because they are on the national stage and every discrepancy is broadcast nationwide, giving the illusion that they are more dangerous than everyday people. This is not the case.
Found an article. Its actually significantly lower than the general public, but keep thinking they are all thugs lol. http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/26/us/nfl-players-arrests-study/
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:21:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ok, OJ covered up his son murdering his ex-wife, Ray Lewis stabbed a dude to death, and Kobe did........what exactly? Cheated on his wife with a trashy ho? Not even the same ballpark.
ReverendSaintJay ยท -2 points ยท Posted at 14:23:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You dropped that.
dolioli ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:25:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Did you even read the previous comments? They're saying he was a child then and he's a child now based off the way he acted by throwing those little fits.
flexible_concrete ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:43:31 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Where did he demonstrate that change in maturity? Anyone can be gracious in victory, but doing so in defeat better shows the measure of a man. If he had some dignity I'd be on the same page as you. He apparently still hasn't learned from his mistakes.
bootlegoutkast ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:03:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Geez...let it go already.
EDIT : Haha...downvote me all you want. But if all you have to say about a guy is something dumb he did in college then you are a pitiful person. Kick a man while he's down and act like you don't have any character flaws and never did something questionable in your life. I'm certain that Cam Newton isn't on the internet putting people down and you are. Take a look at your life.
LovableContrarian ยท -7 points ยท Posted at 13:01:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Look at this guy who never did anything stupid in college.
DirtyDiatribe ยท 30 points ยท Posted at 13:25:40 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah being stupid is different from being a thief.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 15:22:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Uh he didn't plenty stupid in college on top of being a thief. Massive cash payouts from Auburn being probably the most stupid.
Human_Robot ยท 18 points ยท Posted at 13:03:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Look at this guy who thinks theft of thousands of dollars of equipment from another person is just "boys being boys".
Luposetscientia ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:44:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Well he was a child then. Don't act like you were hyper mature when you were at uni.
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:03:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What happened to him in college?
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:36:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:35:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
We'll see about the talent. That's hilarious he was Tebows backup.
[deleted] ยท 25 points ยท Posted at 13:03:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
"Hey dduusstt, you just lost the super bowl. How do you feel? After you answer that question, I have about 10-15 other banal questions that I'm required to ask of you that will only infuriate you further."
Sports reporters have a job to do. But their editors should start understanding that a guy who just (literally JUST lost) the biggest fucking game of his career up until this point, doesn't want to talk about everything that went wrong and what they could've done different.
I have no problem with athletes leaving interviews like this when the reporters can't come up with better questions/recognize this isn't the time for your shittiest questions.
Also Cam Newton was a shit stabber for his college antics but he's kept his nose clean for a while. And his accident probably put the fear of God in him. I'm genuinely interested in how he goes forward from here.
EDIT: a lot of people saying tough shit, it's in the contract etc etc. That's all well and good. My measure of someone's integrity isn't how much lip service he pays to the press. Fuck the press. Sports journalism is a crock of shit. Cam Newton stayed on the field after the loss and shook hands with his opponents. After that he could smash a locker and throw a chair through a window for all I care (so long as he accepts the consequences that come with it...as I'm sure there will be some from the NFL)
EDIT #2: And the truth has vindicated me! suck it.
one-hour-photo ยท 75 points ยท Posted at 13:31:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
A quarterback loses the super bowl every single year. Never have they acted this childish.
moldycrow916 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:10:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Never has a Super Bowl QB been sacked so much.
[deleted] ยท -12 points ยท Posted at 13:33:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You must forget that he's a child. He plays with his heart on his sleeve. Not my favorite player by a long shot. But sports journalism is absolute shit these days.
one-hour-photo ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 14:05:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What? I'm not sure what you're even saying.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:08:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He's young and emotional.
one-hour-photo ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:21:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
There's lots of young quarterbacks. Collins kaepernick was younger I believe
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:09:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Dude, he is not a child at all.we can agree sports journalism is crap though.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:14:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Eh not literally. Mentally he's immature. I think if this happens again, he'd handle it better.
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:23:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
God I hope so, it was a cringe fest watching him throw a fit.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:26:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Come on man, watch the video. This is so overblown I feel like the Broncos are running the media circus right now.
http://thebiglead.com/2016/02/07/cam-newton-postgame-presser-walk-off/
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:31:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think we are seeing a few stars align here. A near undefeated season, a major upset super bowl and cams crabby antics added to a slow news day equals this kind of coverage.
But I gotta say I don't feel bad for him. He could have avoided it all if he just bit his tongue, gave prerecorded media answers, and threw his fit away from the eyes of the world. I'm sorry man, but I would never ever show this much emotion in public.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:33:22 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Right. You or me may not. But I fully expected this from him.
Brady was undefeated when he lost to the Giants and finished 18-1 and I'm sure his post game decorum was much more "professional" than Cam's but I expect each of them to behave in the manner they did. Because it's who they are.
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:36:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I can't speak to the 2008 super bowl and what happened in it. I was in boot camp, heard it was a good game though.
Supertilt ยท 41 points ยท Posted at 13:28:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The fact remains, if you're the face of a franchise- and this year, the face of the entire league- it is your obligation to put up with the media's bullshit.
Do you think Peyton would have pulled this bullshit if the Broncos lost?
That is your part of your job. It's written in to your contract.
Fuckin deal with it until you get on the plane, then throw your bitch fit. Not on the field like he did. Not on the sidelines like he did. And not during his media obligations, like he did.
sdrawkcabsemanympleh ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 15:01:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
In fact, you can do a direct comparison to what Peyton would do. He just lost a Superbowl recently. It wasn't a close game, either. They got crushed. Remember Manning crying at the sidelines? However, IIRC, he took it like a pro in the interviews.
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:07:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What an asshole. He answered that mans question very thoroughly and gave every reporter there enough of a sound bite to write their article.
Supertilt ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:14:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
How many eye rolls and single word answers did you have to wade through before he even alluded to him having been part of the reason they lost?
He acted like a dick.
[deleted] ยท -9 points ยท Posted at 13:30:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He sat there and answered the questions for some time. There were no more questions anyway. How many times can you rephrase the same shit questions?
Supertilt ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:46:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Etc. Etc.
All while pouting like a child.
That is not how an MVP should conduct themselves.
[deleted] ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:06:10 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That was pretty all encomassing in my book.
[deleted] ยท -6 points ยท Posted at 13:54:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'll never understand why people give so much of a shit about this kind of stuff. Are you really that interested in hearing the same ol' QB speak and platitudes that we hear every single time after a loss?
Supertilt ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:06:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I don't care what he had to say at all, no. That isn't the point.
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:08:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Then what is? If you don't actually care about what he has to say, then why do you care if he decides he doesn't wanna talk to the media? Because he's obligated? Because he should be a "role model"? What? Dude lost the biggest game of his career and was understandably pissed. He skipped the say-nothing interviews that you didn't wanna hear anyway (but stayed behind to shake the hands of the opposing team) but you're upset.
it just doesn't make sense to me.
Supertilt ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:17:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What is it?
He's a dick who gets a pass at being a dick because he's "young" and "emotional".
That's bullshit. He's the face of the league acting like a teenager getting questioned by his mother about his bad grades.
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:33:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Well, I give him a pass because he's a man who plays a kid's game for a living, not a head of state. As such I don't expect him to be perfectly composed and media-ready at all times. The fact that this kind of stuff really bothers you says to me that you might be placing a little too much stock in the personal lives of these entertainment figures.
Supertilt ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:36:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
How is what someone does on a dais on live television considered their "personal life"? He was acting as a public figure.
You clearly don't understand the impact these players have on the youth. Cam is a role model for millions of kids. And he just showed them it's cool to be dismissive, rude, and an overall dick.
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:41:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
And you're clearly too emotional to have a discussions without downvoting. Also, don't let TV raise your kids. Have a nice day.
Supertilt ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:48:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm not the one downvoting you you little Cam New- oh sorry, crybaby.
Might as well now, though. See how now you're in the negative? Takes two downvotes for that to happen.
And a sports idol is not the same as having tv "raise" a kid, hot shot. Kids idoling a player is as old as sports themselves.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 15:06:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Lol and now name calling, very nice. But you're mad at Cam for being immature. Funny how that works.
Supertilt ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:45:22 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You're being a crybaby just like Cam. A fitting comparison.
Also, I'm not making 100 mil. I'm not the face of a franchise. I'm not the league MVP. I'malso not making claims that I am the first of my kind at what I do, unlike Cam. I'm allowed to call a crybaby a crybaby on the internet.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 15:58:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
And you're being a hypocrite. Cam had his dreams crushed and acted a little childish. You got riled up by a stranger on the Internet and did the same. But go ahead an continue spouting off about how other people need to act like mature adults lol.
Supertilt ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:08:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'm not being hypocritical in the slightest. The circumstances are wildly different. You question my parenting so I call you a crybaby vs Cam Newton throwing a tantrum on the field and off.
You want an easy out for not having an arguement anymore so it's "lol you called me a name you're a hypocrite I'm out".
That's a child's mentality if I've ever seen one.
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 16:29:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
Just calls em like I sees em bud. You want Cam to act a way you agree with so he doesn't influence your kids negatively. Instead of just saying "hey, maybe don't act like that guy on TV."
I can see why you'd want celebrities to instill your kids' values as you don't seem to be setting much of an example.
Supertilt ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:49:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
I love reading sanctimonious comments. The psychological profiles they make evident are fascinating. Well, not so much fascinating as it is unfortunate.
itsme10082005 ยท -9 points ยท Posted at 13:46:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Peyton has a ring already and is almost 40 years old. Cam hasn't even hit 30 yet and just lost the biggest game of his life. He answered the questions and then got asked to put his emotions into words. What? You just lost the biggest game of your life and you're gonna tell me that you would sit there and give an answer to that?
Supertilt ยท 13 points ยท Posted at 13:49:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The fuck does age have to do with it? Or that peyton has a ring? Or how I would handle it?
Cam is the MVP of the league and he acted like a child.
itsme10082005 ยท -3 points ยท Posted at 14:00:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You're comparing the emotional stability of a 37 year old who's been multiple times to that of a 26 year old who just lost his first appearance ever. If you can't see the difference, there is nothing I can do to convince you because you will search for reasons to dislike the guy.
Supertilt ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 14:05:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
You're making excuses for him to be a brat.
Show me one post super bowl presser with the losing qb doing what cam did.
How did Russell Wilson, someone as old as cam, act last year?
itsme10082005 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:38:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Russell Wilson already had a win under his belt too!
Supertilt ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:44:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So you honestly think Wilson would have come close to how Cam acted if he lost the first one?
And having a super bowl makes you automatically care less about the game?
Fascinating
itsme10082005 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:55:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What the actual fuck are you talking about? Where did I say it makes them care less? Losing the first time you go there and losing after you've already won one are obviously two different things.
And no one can say how Wilson would have acted, because it didn't happen. You can assume all you want, but we have absolutely no idea how he would have behaved.
Let's discuss this in real world terms. Is there anything you can do in real life that 1 million people can do? What about 100 people in the entire world? Has there ever been a time in your life where you were in the top 100 of the world? Let's pretend you do become the top 100 and you have to go against another competitor, biggest game of your life, in front of 115 million other people. And you lose. You've been training all your life for this moment, you played like shit, and you lost. You are going to sit here and try to tell me that you would be a gracious loser? Get fucking real. Even if Wilson lost his first appearance and handled it gracefully, that makes him a saint.
Why is it that the guys who show actual emotion are considered the outliers? People bitch all the time about the No Fun League, but Cam Newton starts actually playing with emotion and he's a bad guy now?
Supertilt ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:40:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I havent mentioned anything that hasnt happened. You're talking about shit that hasn't and will never happen and are trying to compare those hypotheticals to something that has happened. That's not how adults have discussions.
Additionally, you don't know me, don't presume to.
I say again, show me a post super bowl presser of a qb being as big of a dick as cam.
He acted like a child and you're defending him because he's 26? Age doesn't mean a fucking thing. He's been in the spotlight since high school. There is no excuse for his bullshit.
itsme10082005 ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 16:15:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yep, you're right. You're always right. Please, for the love of God, do not force me to listen to anything else you have to say. Please. I'm begging here. I sincerely do not give one solitary fuck.
Supertilt ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 16:45:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Lol You're pathetic.
pyromaster55 ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:27:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Don't know why you're getting blasted. Age and experience absolutely play into the emotional maturity. He's young and dumb and the game was frustrating, the refs weren't great, and the panthers O-line has done a great job protecting him up until this game, shit got to him. Pro athletes throw tantrums all the time when they are frustrated. They just aren't as high profile as Cam Newton.
Plus the NFL has really been pushing Cam Newton as the next great quarterback and way over-hyping him (he may be, who knows) and reddit LOVES watching people fail.
dickbabby69 ยท -6 points ยท Posted at 13:53:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's easy for you to say. You'll never know what it's like to be in Cam's position, being the mvp, going undefeated, and then losing. He's going to get the blame, and he failed. Why is he not allowed to show his emotions?
Supertilt ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 13:59:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You know why its easy for me to say? Because no other super bowl losing qb has acted like this.
And you say "he failed". Funny you say that, because he blamed everyone but himself in that press conference.
Stop with the bullshit excuses. He's still the same brat he always was.
1337syntaX ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:43:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I'll never know what it's like to be in his position. You know, playing a game, getting paid millions of dollars even if you lose. Not like any of us has ever felt disappointment before. Must be tough.
DirtyDiatribe ยท 20 points ยท Posted at 13:24:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
How did manning react after getting crushed by Seahawks?
shmoops1215 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:07:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Like a professional and a grown ass man.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/peyton-manning-leaves-crushing-super-bowl-loss-with-reputation-intact-065205260.html
[deleted] ยท -14 points ยท Posted at 13:28:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
37 year old QB with a super bowl victory talking about a game that was over after the first half is not the same as a 25 year old QB who lost his first super bowl and had a legitimate shot at winning it.
EDIT: Peyton left the field when they lost to the Saints without shaking anyone's hand. Fuck outta here
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 13 points ยท Posted at 14:08:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Bro, you are all over this thread just swinging from cam newton's nuts.
The guy behaved like a spoiled child, why the fuck are you responding to every post defending him? Are you cam newton?
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:14:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Nah I'm bored on my break. That was funny though
DirtyDiatribe ยท 18 points ยท Posted at 13:44:51 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ok how did he kaep react to losing to balitimore which was a closer game? I dont remember hearing him being a bitch.
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:06:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Bravo for Kaep
Gullyvuhr ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 13:56:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Peyton has played in 4 superbowls, and has two rings. He hasn't always been in his late 30's -- and from his rookie season on has always behaved like a professional.. even through crushing post season losses.
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 13:57:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Peyton won the first Super Bowl he played in. How do you know how he'd react if they lost? I bet he'd be a little more curt in his post game press conference.
[deleted] ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:03:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Peyton's teams had plenty of heart-breaking and soul-crushing playoff losses before that first Super Bowl. He always acted respectable through them.
Also I honestly don't have a problem with how Cam acted. I can understand how he feels. I mean he literally JUST lost; I think if he were interviewed today or something he'd probably be better composed. But as a long-time Colts fan, I just wanted to comment that yes, Peyton has always acted very respectable even through big losses in the postseason.
[deleted] ยท -2 points ยท Posted at 14:11:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sure. But Super Bowl is miles from the AFC Championship in my book. And I still feel that Cam answered questions enough. He could've been a dick and just said yes or no the whole time but he did elaborate. When the questions all start sounding the same, the conference is over
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:33:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think that's kind of all in your perspective about which is bigger emotionally... I know when the colts went to their first SB, the SB itself seemed like it wasn't as big a deal as the AFCCG, because that game was against the Pats, who were still that major, major wall they had to break through. They'd been bounced from the playoffs twice in an ugly fashion by the Pats in just a couple of years before that game.
Gullyvuhr ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:05:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If history is any indicator, he'd have acted like a consummate professional -- like he always does. Not my favorite quarterback, but you're going to have a tough time convincing anyone who has watched him throughout his career that he might have ever acted like Cam Newton did last night.
[deleted] ยท -3 points ยท Posted at 14:09:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Goes to show how tough the loss was on him
[deleted] ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 13:50:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Tough shit. Big boy pay check big boy rules.
matty_a ยท 9 points ยท Posted at 14:00:58 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
"Hey silaciouskrumb, we're going to pay you ten figures a year and set your family up for generations to play a game. You'll have to work hard, but you'll have more time off that most people and more money and fame than they can dream of. In exchange, you have to be accessible to the fans and occasionally answer some stupid questions in painful moments. Fair deal?"
[deleted] ยท -2 points ยท Posted at 14:11:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I dunno ask Marshawn Lynch. But since he's quirky and on the Seahawks, no one seems to have a problem with his attitude.
Manof_theFuture ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:26:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Tell Dee Troot!!!
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:07:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
"Well, we did our best but it's any given sunday. Peyton played well, and than von miller, well you guys know when he is on he's unstoppable. The Broncos played a great game, and congratulations to them, but I'm already looking forward to next season"
Is what a champion, a true sportsman would respond to "hey you just lost the super bowl, how's it feel"?
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:12:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So you prefer a bunch of horseshit than genuine honesty? No thanks. Same reason I can't stand watching pre game shows. How many ways can you say the same old tired shit?
I also think if you talked to him in a few days you'd get a better interview.
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:25:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think it's the response the media expects when they throw tripe questions out like "how do you feel losing the super bowl?"
If he has to wait a few days to give a decent interview then he definately needs to grow up.
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:27:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So what's that say about the media?
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:27:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Haha, ya got me.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:30:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Believe me, I'm a Cam Fan like I'm a broccoli fan. But I'm playing devils advocate. Have other quarterbacks handled loss better? Fuckin A. But did you expect him to sit down and take those questions (some of which weren't bad) laying down?
It's not his style. He's flashy. He's cocky. He got smacked in the mouth.
too_lazy_2_punctuate ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:37:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He got smacked in the mouth and didn't have a backup plan was his problem. Overall I'd have to agree with everything you said though.
SecretProbation ยท -6 points ยท Posted at 13:09:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This should be stickied
Buttersstotch18 ยท 8 points ยท Posted at 12:29:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This is exactly why I rooted against Carolina in this game. If the Packers are not in, I pick the team who hasn't won in a long time as I like them to have their chance in the spotlight. In this case, my dislike of Cam and his showmanship was so strong that I hoped he'd get knocked off his platform. I'm so happy that happened. Maybe next season he'll be more humble, but I wouldn't count on it.
hayekian_zoidberg ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:58:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
RodgersThrowsTablet.gif It happens to everyone. Could can have acted more gracefully? Sure. Is he at peak maturity? No but he's only been in the league for what, 4 years. If you hate cam for being cocky and then throwing a tantrum I understand, but I think anyone can at least understand why this was his emotional response enough not to "lose respect" for him.
Buttersstotch18 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:32:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I don't think he's horrible for reacting the way he did (aside from walking out of a press conference...) I'm saying I hate him for his cocky attitude. Rodgers had his belt, but it was belt and done. None of this bullshit dances for 10 seconds for getting a first down.
hayekian_zoidberg ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 17:15:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He's just a byproduct of a league obsessed with celebrations. He isn't a cause but an effect and him being young doesn't help that.
naturalrhapsody ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:22:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Nah, apparently personal life doesn't matter. We still have a QB in the league who went to jail for dog-fighting and got picked up again as soon as he got out. If you're a good QB you'll have a job.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:09:04 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
that's like...most of life
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:20:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He does need it, at least in the collective sense. He won't be able to play football forever, but he's going to want a millionaire's income for his whole life to support his lifestyle. If people don't respect you, you don't get any of those nice commentator positions after you retire.
renegad3rogu3 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:35:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
When we beat them and gave them their first loss, he didn't even shake Matt Ryan's hand. He just kinda waved at him then ran off the field. He's always been a big cry baby. Usually when he is losing he puts that towel over his head and pouts.
CGY_SS ยท -7 points ยท Posted at 13:38:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He's a human being. No one wants to have a bunch of dumbass reporters in their face asking "What happened out there cam?" Because they can't say "What the fuck do you think happened? They scored more points than we did and they beat us." I don't blame him at all for going straight to the locker room. He was probably about to break down anyways.
PENISFIRE ยท -14 points ยท Posted at 13:03:40 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He is 26 years old... Frontal cortex still developing. Men don't start acting respectably until 30s... Especially guys from the ghetto.
JimJimmery ยท 11 points ยท Posted at 13:15:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That racist ending really sold it.
whycanyousee ยท -5 points ยท Posted at 13:21:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I disagree. I find it entertaining and the league would be more boring without him. He's a very unique flavor in the NFL. If he didn't do what he wanted he wouldn't be Cam.
AuspiciousReindeer ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 05:36:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Nut shot followed by a kick to the head. Green man strikes again.
habituallydiscarding ยท 10 points ยท Posted at 05:59:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You don't shoot a guy in the dick, Butters!
ottermatic69 ยท 6 points ยท Posted at 13:26:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The play when he fumbled it and shyed away from diving for the ball, that's when I knew the Panthers were gonna lose it. Obviously he didn't want to be the champion hard enough cause he couldn't be bothered to even go after the ball
BTJustice ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 13:44:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You know, I really think he thought the ball was going to squirt away from that first defender and then he could pick it up and continue with the play.
Don't get me wrong, he was a total baby in most other parts of the game. But this play I think he just made a bad guess on what was going to happen.
wooden_boy ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:31:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah, he was leaning back before anyone had dived for the ball, looks like he was anticipating it to roll back
tartay745 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:56:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He then dove for the ball like 1 second later. I think he was just in an awkward spot there and thought he would have a better shot by waiting for better positioning.
[deleted] ยท 13 points ยท Posted at 06:45:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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lGoSpursGol ยท 75 points ยท Posted at 07:22:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Third half? Wut
1forthethumb ยท 69 points ยท Posted at 10:31:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
How sober do you think Panthers fans are right now? Give him a break.
Calexan13 ยท 12 points ยท Posted at 12:23:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
All them Budweiser got him!
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 12:59:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Do you even 1.5 bro?
silliestboots ยท 7 points ยท Posted at 13:15:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That is toddler level upset right there.
[deleted] ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 13:42:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
so many childish temper tantrums
kookypuppetsoap ยท 5 points ยท Posted at 13:49:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That guy doesn't have good character or maturity. I think he actually BELIEVES that "superman" childish unsportsmanlike crap about himself. In New Orleans I read his lips as he yelled to their bench "This is MY damn house!".
[deleted] ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 14:28:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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kookypuppetsoap ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:32:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yes it does.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:42:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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kookypuppetsoap ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:59:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's spreading as people allow themselves to be lured down that road with "liberal" thinking. Evil definitely has cheering/adoring fans (temptation). Many weak ( and evil) people value that though it has no real value (ie poor character). Good character equates to good sensible values. It should be obvious, but isn't to those WITH poor character. You find them as predators/parasites and enabler/nurturers of those. Exploiters, liars, thieves, practitioners of destruction and waste as their choice of recreation. It's why there are $15 beers at the games.
Poor character is fundamentally valuing the worthless and encouraging (through various lies, enticements and temptations) others to join you in that wasteful pursuit. From exploitation to outright robbery.
There was even a commercial (super bowl) glorifying bank robbery and escape (as long as you're using a "green" (not) automobile).
They love to call it "joking". It isn't. That's just another of their typical lies.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 15:32:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Uh, what? How in the world did you manage to turn a legitimate thread about Cam Newton's bitchatude into a thread about "the evils of liberalism".
I'd rather be an "evil, weak" liberal than a racist moron of a conservative.
kookypuppetsoap ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 19:38:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Funny how you (evil) are PROUD of being a parasite. There is NO excuse for theft. Not even survival. You WILL pay for your choices.
Parasites are a race? Generally true. Also a gender. Professional victims, one and all, squandering all of their resources then DEMANDING everybody else pay for their negative consequences.
You WILL pay for YOUR consequences/choices. You won't even repent, since you think good is evil and evil, good. Your existence won't be so pleasant when there ONLY parasites and predators present in your universe (no prey to ROB of THEIR harvest of prudence and responsible choices).
DEATH TO PARASITES! DEATH TO EVIL!
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:31:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Except when you take it in the context of ALL of Rogers behavior. Dude is weird and decidedly UNcocky the rest of the time. And when he blows a big play, he takes it like a man. No throwing of bitch fits.
sdrawkcabsemanympleh ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:06:52 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If anything will grow him up, it's this.
headgivenow ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 12:44:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
SNIPED!!
Skulltrail ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:37:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Dat kryptonite tho
MaybeNotStig ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:41:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
My friend kept calling him Littlefoot front that dinosaur cartoon movie
Jedikillswitch ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:43:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Too soon man
Choked_Out ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:50:12 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That is the exact reaction my 2 year old son has when I tell him he cant have anymore chocolate.
joevsyou ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:50:51 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
straight to cry mode.
pretty darn good one
glasspinecone ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:54:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
WASTED
mercenary_sysadmin ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:59:32 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Why is that soccer player dressed like an American football player?
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:00:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Jesus. Whatever he was reacting to he felt hard
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:00:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
http://i.imgur.com/DEPAqTH.gifv
imurdotme ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:02:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
When I stub my pinky toe.
jcb193 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:04:28 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
We need a gif of Cam avoiding going after the fumble, and with big block white letters "Nope, not gonna touch that one."
expothefuture ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:04:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
My reaction when my mom told me to clean my room.
Beniskickbutt ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:05:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Looks like another poorly executed futbol dive.
tacos ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:07:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Total flop. Never even touched him.
Ayresx ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:07:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He really knows how to ragdoll
CapriciousSon ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:08:41 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
sadcam
CornerFlag ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:12:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If someone could shop a downvote arrow hitting him (or a shower of them) it'd make it for me!
JonZ82 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:14:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I made the same reaction when I checked my bank account this morning.
ImaDentGuy ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:16:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
ohhh thats how you dab. bitch dab!
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:29:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Did you see the Broncos sideline dabbing at the end of the game. It was brutal.
CantaloupeCamper ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:19:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If only he was that quick to fall on the ball earlier....
StimpleSyle ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:24:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Such a crybaby
InspectorBlack ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:25:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What a baby.
MustBeColdZero ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:26:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I have the same reaction when I have to go to my In Laws...
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:43:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Ready for downvotes or being ignored completely, but I have to defend the Panthers (and Cam as well). We've been the butt of a lot of jokes since we started. Typically they have one killer season, followed by several shitty-to-OK seasons, but this year it was electrifying to watch. Cam seemed to have telepathic links to all of his receivers, and was great at making quick decisions, often running the ball himself when no other opportunities existed.
More than that, watching the Panthers was watching a team who genuinely appeared to be having fun. And the whole tradition of handing the touchdown balls to little kids: that's the thing that makes kids want to grow up to play the game. It's a stark contrast to the typical football celebration machismo. It's a thank you to the fans, without whom the league wouldn't exist.
Cam's still young, and I hope he stays and leads Carolina for years to come, and they don't lose that sense of fun and camaraderie. Their performance last night was WAY off the mark for the season, and you could tell that they weren't enjoying the game. It's shocking to see a game where they're not all grinning throughout (even when they lose). The plain truth is that they weren't ready. They were probably getting cocky, and didn't lock in like they have all season. They didn't expect the challenge they were given, and couldn't snap out of it once they began to be trampled. The first half is where they've shown the majority of their might, and they blew it last night. This should be a lesson in humility, and should hopefully lead to another great season. But I just hope they don't lose that fun, childlike quality to their game. Seriously, this season's Panthers were the thing that got my wife to give a damn about football.
REALideaFROMmyBRAIN ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:49:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I am a panthers fan and even I thought it was hilarious!
Resevdog ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 16:23:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Came here to find it spliced into the Simpsons clip of Bart slow-mo when Ralph's heart breaks...
๐๏ธ S4ngin ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:25:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
They deleted my post, probably won't find it here.
DependsOnTheSource ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 17:05:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Well that is embarrassing
frank89909 ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 10:44:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I can hear him. Uuuuughnnnnnah. All nasal and child whine.
felixgnr ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 13:38:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
he played like shit yesterday
JustinG1000 ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:16:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam is such a cry baby bitch and a sore loser .
Joten ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 09:29:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This SB did have many memes. Fall Down Cam or FDC, Eli Thoughts, Savage Von Miller.........
........ GO Broncos
Cr1msondark ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 09:11:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Every English football player when they get tackled
Sneuk ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:38:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Man-child
hardangelfan ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:03:50 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What a baby
thebl4ckd0g ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:22:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
even as a panthers fan, I feel how he felt. except the most of the fault of the game was on the offense, so...
Earwaxsculptor ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:58:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Haha what a little bitch.
Put your big boy pants on you man child.
Blake11911 ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:50:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I lost it when he did this, I knew he was a showboat, which I can live with, but I didn't think he was such a child/drama queen.
[deleted] ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 13:55:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
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Blake11911 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:19:51 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I can expect more out of the MVP
[deleted] ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:37:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That's because you don't understand, it's not that he's a showboat, he's just very emotional and shows it. We've just seen happy Cam all season long, now we're seeing sad Cam
Ryangonzo ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 12:17:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
In his defense I had the same reaction when my redskins were eliminated from the playoffs.
HappySoda ยท 16 points ยท Posted at 12:46:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I don't doubt it, given how rare it is for the Redskins to get eliminated from the playoffs
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:09:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
After all, you can't get eliminated if you're not there can you?
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:35:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You HAD to see that one coming. The Redskins didn't beat a single team with a winning record all year. They only made it because the NFC East was so atrociously bad this year.
Ryangonzo ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 00:27:13 on February 10, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That doesn't make it hurt any less.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 01:53:07 on February 10, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Very true.
rude_not_ginger ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 08:25:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Charley horse! Man down, man down!
KingWooz ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 08:33:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Drop it like it's hot
Infector101 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 09:14:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I knew I would see this here tonight.
akselwaksel ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 12:05:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
ROFC
tigerkat2244 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 12:48:39 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Nationwide just bought that line
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:19:33 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sniped
Bsoz ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:21:49 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Someone make a Randy Orton KO
UnknownBinary ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:27:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Floor Eagle
thenibelungen ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:38:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Patent lawsuit!!
KingLambent ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:40:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Upvote, save, comment
One_more_page ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:43:40 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I didnt know we were playing soccer.
groggyjava ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:44:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
looks like a soccer player getting "injured"
Mehnard ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:45:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What we need is a Cam cam.
1_stein ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:45:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
So cool
bedheadred75 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:46:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I love this ty u for posting it.
backtotheprimitive ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:47:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Saved tbh.
JuiceBusters ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:48:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Is there some graphics geek here who can superimpose a flying ball, a Star wars Laser or like a hilarious stupid looking cat hitting him in the chest?
Humpsoss ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:50:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Quick, someone give me some hundred dollar bills to blow my nose in.
wudshapr ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:51:12 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Now imagine a different profession, For instance: The tiny Asian that screwed up that third accent color when you got ur nails did, falling to the floor, screaming and crying. The painter that got some of the wall color on the ceiling: Tumbling down his step ladder and coiling up. The Cop: when he finds out his tirade was secretly recorded on a dash cam, pulling out his service pistol and eating it.
torsed_bosons ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:51:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I didn't get this when I saw it, it's still a 2 score game even if they kicked a field goal. He's good, but he's not gonna take them down twice in 3 minutes or whatever was left at that point.
Fuck_shadow_bans ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:37:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah but I knew it was over when they had 7 minutes left and were running the ball. Terrible clock management.
MC_Stabass ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:02:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It was a one score game when there was 7 minutes left. It's perfectly reasonable to run at that point.
mago184 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:52:40 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
/r/wastedgifs
Xgraverza ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:54:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This reminds me of soccer. I'm sorry, I mean football.
Derekocalypse ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:56:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
S"Get off the ground and go shake the other team's hands, or no pizza hut!"
ThrowawayXTREME ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:58:03 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Someone should overlay that with the GTA "Wasted"
constrictor63 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:13:57 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Just last year
2stinky ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:16:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
First
Tiburon_tropical ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:16:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Prepare to be sued.
Thank you, Fine Brothers Entertainment
GuyverV ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:17:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You're not warriors. You're pigs! Toa thonna mondarr! Nocklith! Vohkbar! YOU'RE ALL PIGS! PIGS!
JojenCopyPaste ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:19:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
And they say soccer players fake fouls
ITranslateToBadLatin ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:21:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Meum novum amatum gif reactionis.
MitaAss ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:23:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Made for TV reaction
WifehasDID ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:24:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Is white America still scared of him like he says?
Onikojima ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:36:48 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Is there a clip of him saying something like that somewhere?
WifehasDID ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:38:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/panthers/2016/01/27/cam-newton-carolina-super-bowl-50/79414764/
Onikojima ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:44:01 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Thanks, I always thought he was immature and it pretty much confirms that he is. We didn't have problem with Warren Moon, Daunte Culpepper, Donavan McNabb, Michael Vick, Steve McNair, RG3, etc. It's Newton's behavior most of us has a problem with.
hulksmashokayiwill ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:26:02 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What is this, soccer?
dmr83457 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:26:36 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Reminded me of a dive lol when a player fakes a headbutt
gaingreenboyz ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:26:55 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Darth Sploder
Xyphered ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:27:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
When your newly wed wife says she doesnt swallow.
THE_CHOPPA ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:32:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
No jumping jacks? Dude better be ready for some of his own medicine.
garcia85 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:33:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That sniper got him good.
ZeBests ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:34:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
My reaction to this post
Carrabus ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:37:11 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What the heck was that?
hmillos ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:37:14 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I like the one from SB49 when Sherman sees Butler intercepting Wilson.
Grudlann ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:44:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He should've dropped like that on the ball he fumbled minutes before...
Onikojima ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:41:45 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Oh found it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGPhfiTB5Zc
And apparently storms out of press conference after the game.
doihavemakeanewword ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 00:44:09 on February 19, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It was deleted. Do you have another?
Yourmumsturtle ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 07:42:35 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You used the word reaction You're gonna get sued by the fine bros
KingWooz ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 08:31:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If I react to this, I'm afraid I might get sued.
frient_of_ents ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 09:38:16 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Too late you already did! SUED!
Gramage ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 09:40:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If I react to getting sued will I get sued?
rsmademephat ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 09:28:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
In b4 Fine bros sue
phasers_to_stun ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:01:20 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Such a baby
thebluick ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:53:00 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I still think he's awesome. If it wasn't for the fact that it was probably Peyton's last game ever and he's the player that got me into football to begin with, I'd be rooting for Carolina. They are just a ton of fun to watch.
He was the only player on the Carolina offense that actually played the game last night. the rest of his team just wasn't there.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:36:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
seriously, people are loving to hate on Cam, but the O line and the receivers failed him
TheCarpenterSTEAM ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 13:56:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
KeepOnCrying
Urban_Savage ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 09:02:15 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
https://youtu.be/ZHTRZpe9J7k?t=126
Killahdanks1 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:34:12 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I wasn't really seeing why there was all this talk about people disliking Cam. After this though, I will have a hard time respecting him. Passion is a good thing, but this is just childish. Fantastic athlete and season though.
chipwithdip ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:03:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He's like Tom Brady but without the superbowls. He whined to the refs almost every time he was hit looking for a roughing the passer penalty.
GlobalMessenger ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:01:54 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
You'll get 'em next time Cam
Hastadin ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 11:51:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
does football becomes soccer ? he didnt even touch him and yet hes faking a foul...
Capn101 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 11:53:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
OH THE FEELS
MenuBar ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 12:13:42 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Menstrual cramps.
TheSlackerKing ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 12:31:19 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
SNIPER! GET DOWN!
In_da_920 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:40:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He's practicing for soccer!
Helleryoudoing ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:48:34 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
can someone edit this to have the GTA wasted effect when he falls down
paradism720 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:51:17 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Too bad be didn't hit the deck after he fumbled
Martin81 ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:51:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Can you stop with the toddler football posts.
Catssonova ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:08:36 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If you want to see a place where big men cry look no farther
Kalanth ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:11:30 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This is a great one. I personally want on of Tom Brady rushing out when introduced as part of the Super Bowl MVP class.
crooks4hire ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:12:47 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
That and the tantrum he threw in the endzone pretty much concreted my opinion that Cam is a giant baby.
verumquaerenti ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:17:13 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
have you paid franchise fee to "Fine" Brothers Entertainment over reaction word?
:-)
NicotineGumAddict ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:07:05 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
so I currently reside in North Carolina and all I've heard for the past few months is how the Panthers are doing so well because they pray together before every game and have bible studies and are good boys.
I secretly hope they find 15 of the guys snorting cocaine with needles of steroids in their arms during an illegal cock fight at an atheist meet-up.
iced327 ยท -11 points ยท Posted at 13:01:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
ITT: People making fun of someone for showing emotion because his team will lose the biggest game of their lives.
Uh, give the guy a break?
[deleted] ยท 2 points ยท Posted at 14:10:38 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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Manof_theFuture ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:24:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
"Contracts say to do so" Bwahahahahaha
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:39:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
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Manof_theFuture ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 18:31:07 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He was upset, he acted like a normal human being. I would have done the same. I commend him for holding true to how he felt in the moment.
MythicalMagicMan ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:19:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Welcome to the internet, where care and compassion is nearly nonexistent, and the points don't matter!
Now with Laura Hall on the piano, let's hear Wayne sing a song about Panther's tears. Go.
ekpg ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:27:44 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
If he can dance around for 30 seconds after doing anything remotely good, or pose for pictures before a game is even over, then he should show a little bit of restraint when he loses.
deptford ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 13:45:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
A truly horrible game to watch. I am wondering how Carolina were ever considered favorites? Their receivers had hands like feet and could not catch a cold.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:03:29 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Everybody was on the Cam hype train, until the receivers showed just how bad they really were
RICKY_Nicholoff ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 13:32:37 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I fucking hate him cause he does shit like that. Stop fucking acting like you're JFK in the motorcade! It's a game!
HotboxedTardis ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 12:18:22 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
CHANGE YOUR TITLE !!! You don't want The Fine Bros claiming copyright on your ass.
cookiemanluvsu ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:22:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Cam Newton is a little bitch.
RaptorMang ยท -3 points ยท Posted at 13:26:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
This is what you get in a sport without affirmative action.
[deleted] ยท -5 points ยท Posted at 14:06:10 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Look at all these no lifers happy about a man losing something he worked his life for. Fucking Reddit as pathetic as usual
InspectorBlack ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 14:27:23 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
It's not about Cam. No redditors eexpects cam to read this nonsense. These guys hate the Panthers fans and wan them to see how silly their qb is.
[deleted] ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 14:46:25 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
He's 26. I think he can try again next year. He was also voted MVP, and as such, has an obligation to act, well, like an MVP.
NilsiaMINE ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:05:11 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Sued for reacting.
Br. The FineBrothersEntertainment
Dash12345678 ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 09:52:12 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys-661oLevE
[deleted] ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 12:55:09 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Can someone add a sniper to the beginning?
eightninetwo ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 13:47:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Thats the same reaction I gave when punched in the babymaker in grade 1
CRISPR ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:27:08 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Is he dead?
LitlePiggy ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:30:06 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Soccer player much?
Mailbox87 ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:31:43 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
I think he was trying to get a roughing the passer call. You aren't allowed to tackle the quarterback if he passed the ball and you're two steps or so away. But he threw the ball within one step of being tackled so there was no call.
Maguirish ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:31:46 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
What a bitch.
thelazt1 ยท 0 points ยท Posted at 14:39:18 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Hi S4ngin, your post breaks the rules of /r/funny and has been removed for the following reason(s):
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๐๏ธ S4ngin ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 15:46:24 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)*
You are doing God's work. I wish there was a system where users could 'upvote' and 'downvote' content, but since that doesn't exist I am thankful for mods. They tell us what specific funny stuff we can and can't enjoy, how else would we be able to know what is funny?!
Thank you again, you are a hero.
Who knows, we could find a reaction gif funny, of a gif with a red car in it funny, but we won't because you are our dark knight.
๐๏ธ S4ngin ยท 1 points ยท Posted at 16:18:53 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
My official argument is:
Sure, it is against your first rule posted, but come on bro.
WarlordNorm ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 13:41:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
The Fine Brothers will find you and fine you.
3mpireZ ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 13:57:27 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Watch out, you might get sued by the fine Bros for this!
CptFizz ยท -1 points ยท Posted at 14:13:59 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
And they complain about soccer players...
Ampharos_Lights ยท -25 points ยท Posted at 08:17:26 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
Yeah this is way better than the millions of other gifs on the internet and has nothing to do with the super bowl at all. This is the best reaction gif I've ever seen too and has nothing to do with the fact that every other post on reddit today has been about the same thing
Nsaniac ยท 8 points ยท Posted at 10:25:11 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
waaaahhh!
Sagacious_Sophist ยท 4 points ยท Posted at 12:29:22 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
CRY CRY!
ONE DAY OUT OF THE YEAR MY INTERNET FRIEND WANT TO TALK ABOUT SOMETHING THAT'S NOT MY FAVORITE!!
insert gif of Cam Newton falling to the ground like a complete fucking baby, only with your childish mug pasted over his face
RichardMcNixon ยท -6 points ยท Posted at 09:09:56 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
mrw i've been watching too much soccer and forgot i actually play football
Edit: Translated it for the rest of the world
ARONDH ยท 3 points ยท Posted at 12:29:21 on February 8, 2016 ยท (Permalink)
We wouldn't call it football if the Brits hadn't told us soccer was the name for your sport.