Comments on: Two Sides to Every Jerky Story

By: morose

morose — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:18:45 +0000

call me old fashioned but when was it that manners went out of style? i remember early in the season when Tony Romo was interviewed on national TV by Terry Bradshaw. Here’s Tony, a nobody compared to Terry showing up in a cap, t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops on national TV! And Terry, a hall of famer was in a suit. Somebody has to help these guys learn how to conduct themselves in public because that’s part and parcel of what they get being in the profession they are in. how much is charm school anyway? even astronauts went to one and they’re as busy as these athletes are, even more so. the league with all the billions it makes could pay for that. at the very least, proper conduct in public shows to everyone that they are grateful for being in where they are right now. getting a lot of money and fame for doing what they enjoy doing.

By: Jesse Lopez

Jesse Lopez — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:10:36 +0000

During the 2006 season I met Charles Tillman at an autograph session downtown and got my Bears hat signed by him. I said hi to him and for him and the Bears to keep up the good work. He seemed like a cool guy (he actually acknowledged me) cause though it might seem like he had to be considering that it was an “official” autograph session, that’s not always the case. When Jose Canseco came out with his first book “Juiced” I attended his autograph session at borders downtown, and to be honest with you I thought he was a bit of an ass. I said hi to him and he didn’t say anything back and never even made eye contact for that matter. I guess it really depends on the individual. But on that note, I hope you and your family have a happy thanksgiving Roy.

By: Roy Taylor

Roy Taylor — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:51:18 +0000

Nice Mike-Thanks! I’ll make sure to show this to my Dad tomorrow…hope to see you again soon buddy. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

By: mikey

mikey — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:14:35 +0000

This is a really interesting blog. My thoughts diddo yours exactly Roy. I really could care less for anyones John Hancock. I think many adults are reminiscing on their youth filled days and feel an autograph would be something really neat to have. I can also feel for the athletes, giving they have absolutely no privacy at all. I always wanted to be a professional athlete as a kid, but now that I am older and much wiser, being a pro athlete is the last thing I would want to be. I guess that’s what they get paid for! Putting all this mumbo jumbo aside, I would like to tell a short story. This is something that I am thankful for. About 20 or more years ago, Roy invited me to go see the Bears with his father in Chicago. After the game it was a tradition to go to a bar and wait for reservations at a local establishment. Just a side note; Roy and I were not old enough to drink yet. This particular night Roy’s dad Gerry took us to Ditka’s before dinner. Mike Ditka was their and I can remember Gerry calmly waiting for Da Coach’s exit. Gerry nicely asked Ditka for his Autograph on a poster with a picture of him. Lucky for Roy and me, we were able to get autographs also. I can’t ever recall seeing Gerry happier in life as he was that night. Unfortunately, I do not have that autographed poster anymore however; those memory’s I will hold in my heart forever and I am truely grateful for that experience I was able to share with two of the biggest Bears fans I know. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Roy and Hope to see you and and your beautiful family soon. Lets get the job done in Minnesota. Go Bears

By: jdm

jdm — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:00:54 +0000

You enjoy your Thanksgiving as well. Let’s hope we get a win in the Metrodump. I hate that place with a passion.

By: Roy Taylor

Roy Taylor — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:34:41 +0000

I hear you JDM, no offense taken. I agree with you was my only point. Take care & happy Thanksgiving.

By: jdm

jdm — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:36:37 +0000

My response was to the comment, not so much your post. You were just telling a story. Nothing wrong with it.