Comments on: Joe Flacco thinks cold weather Super Bowl is “retarded”

By: swagger52

swagger52 — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:48:13 +0000

Ticket prices are definitely affected by the weather. I don’t see the millionaires sitting in 5 degree weather with -5 windchill. I hope I can finally go to another Superbowl. Ravens will definitely have an advantage in that weather in that stadium next year. Can you say twopeat?

By: swagger52

swagger52 — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:45:25 +0000

Joe is the POLAR opposite of Tom Brady. He says what immediately comes to mind. He is not anti mentally challenged. He just speaks from the heart rather than the mind. Brady is the exact opposite. You can’t believe what he says because he is always so careful about what he says. Are athletes paid to be Politicians and to lie perfectly, or are they paid to throw 70 yard bombs?

It would be great if Joe were a little more careful with his speak, but the reverse of the coin has some problems as well. This isn’t just true for football players.

By: zambowski

zambowski — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:55:22 +0000

Flacco wont have to worry about playing there next year anyhow. He will get his fat paycheck, win one for Ray Ray is done and Ed Reed will be a Patriot…they’ll be lucky to finish 2nd in their own division.

By: patssteelersorgiants

patssteelersorgiants — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:03:00 +0000

Terrell Sluggs heard the comment and is deeply offended, he prefers developmentally disabled to describe himself.

By: kuch098

kuch098 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:25:18 +0000

Football was born in the elements… no stadium should have a controlled climate. but after decades of controlled climate stadiums not many fans would agree. I for one think its part of the experience, id love to be at a game where its raining or snowing like crazy. I also believe it makes players more skilled, you play in the elements enough it makes you concentrate more and play better because you arent just going through the motions.

By: pftb1ows

pftb1ows — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:40:00 +0000

Handicapped people have not been referred to as retards for quite some time. So basically the word isnt really that offensive, and most of you routinely use it.

By: kimbo71006

kimbo71006 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:01:41 +0000

Once again the PC Police in this country are all over someone for freedom of speech and the right to have his own thoughts. If you’re not like them, then you’re stupid, racists, bigot or being discriminitory.

Everyone does realize that there is more than one definition for the word retarded and they are not about mental deficits, right? Or perhaps you don’t agree with Webster either?

It’s getting really old that freedom of speech in this country only means freedom to say what is PC and not what is right, real or what I mean.

There is no law on the books that says I can’t say a word that other people don’t like. Tough crap – the consititution gives me freedom of speech and that means to say what I MEAN and not what you want me to say.

Joe – keep on trucking…say what you want, if people don’t like it, guess what – they can turn off the radio, turn off the TV or not read anything on the internet.

Time to consider moving to another country…

By: 2013michael2013

2013michael2013 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:05:31 +0000

I don’t know whats worse.. the language he uses or the fact that his “Camp” thinks he is better then Peyton Manning.

OK well, his remarks are worse. his “camp” is just another way of saying his “posse” and of course they think hes better than Joe Montana also I am sure.
Sometimes guys lose respect just by opening theirs mouths.. this is one of those times.. knucklehead

Say it Aint so… Joe!

By: dawglb

dawglb — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:20:16 +0000

Having a Blue Hen as your college mascot is retarded, if you think about it, Joe.

By: pravin68

pravin68 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:17:07 +0000

Look at the number of championship games with classic visuals played in cold weather. How many of those visuals can you recall from SB games?

By: wtf_seriously

wtf_seriously — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:22:43 +0000

“waah…unfair advantage…waaah…what if there’s a blizzard…waaaah…”
Stop whining about the Super Bowl being played in cold weather. It’s football, and you sound like a bunch of buttercups.

By: scoobies05

scoobies05 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:32:52 +0000

and speaking of people who say stupid things all the time…..nofoolnodrool…good to hear from you. hows that steeler playoff run going. oh thats right..sorry. go ravens!!

By: hor2012

hor2012 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:29:45 +0000

I think people should try to get beyond the power of words. I worked at a company some years back and a young white male was listening to rap music. As he sang along with the words there was a lyric that used the “N” word. Now, as a midddle aged black man I was furious. And, I challanged the young man. He looked at me with a confused expression on his face, Another co-worker who happened to be black along with other employees who were also black and part of the same age group explained to me that it was alright for him to use the word because of the way he was using it. Now, I was still upset. But, after I thought about it a while I realized that the power of the word for the generation under me isn’t as strong as it is for me. I think everyone who read the post knows exactly what was meant. I had a uncle who was mentally challanged. And, I wasn’t offended by his use of the word. I think the time is coming where were all going to have to understand that our hang ups aren’t our childrens. Joe is a young man speaking the language of his day. Please people get over yourselves this isn’t that big of a deal.

By: lp0320

lp0320 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:23:05 +0000

Doesn’t matter whether or not he knew he shouldn’t have used the word, he used it. Joe Flacco has no class. Elite athletes do not need to pat themselves on the back and announce to the world what they deserve. Your achievements should speak for themselves. And as long as Joe Flacco feels the need to toot his own horn, he will continue to be viewed as an average Joe and definitely not worthy of Brees or Manning $.

By: footballalldayeveryday

footballalldayeveryday — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:57:38 +0000

He already knew he shouldn’t have used the word… He corrected himself for all who don’t read.

By: bigalhebdman

bigalhebdman — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:34:57 +0000

Next year in February after Super Bowl XLVIII, I think we should all revisit the issue. Let’s compare and see which game the masses (who actually attended) think was the better game. Take into consideration travel, hotel accomodations, parties, enjoyment, hospitality, food and everything that goes with enjoyment of the Super Bowl. Only than, can Big Apples (no pun intended) be compared to Big Easy.

By: pravin68

pravin68 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:00:00 +0000

New orleans great city. Terrible stadium. TB was great. An outdoor stadium in CA wont be bad.

By: footballchic777

footballchic777 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:49:36 +0000

Wow….now there is one smart QB! Asking for way more money than he is worth, and making a totally stupid statement. Especially considering you play for a cold weather team that would have the advantage in the elements against a dome or warm weather team. Just another average Joe….

By: JSpicoli

JSpicoli — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:37:17 +0000

Flacco just vaulted up the charts on my personal list of “Players I like most”

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:26:02 +0000

He won’t be playing in the Super Bowl next year, so it doesn’t matter.

By: Nofoolnodrool

Nofoolnodrool — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:16:45 +0000

scoobies05 | Jan 29, 2013, 10:56 AM EST
should flacco have used that word. of course not. have every single one of us said something they didnt mean to say. absolutely. you people really need to get over yourselves. and to all the posters that say flacco wont be there next year…you may be right. but he is there this year. so get over your jealousy and deal with it. go ravens!!

Tired of apologizing for the stupid things your players say? Why try anyone who values what a players says about anything off the field is bond to be disappointed.. They play ball..a kids game…all there oars are not in the water.

By: bigbluefan1

bigbluefan1 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:09:35 +0000

This Sunday the temp at Giant Stadium will be 39 degrees not that cold is it?

Here is a fact what would have happened if another big storm rolled thru NOLA this year and the city was left in tatters would that be a good place to host the game?

All of you who say you would not go to a cold weather Super Bowl do not have the money anyway so sit in your basement and enjoy.

I for one will be at Giant Stadium next year for the Manning Bowl

By: dtlb58

dtlb58 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:57:38 +0000

I’m becoming a bigger Joe Flacco fan EVERY day!
Don’t re-sign him Baltimore, so he can come to KC!

By: 11thstreetmafia

11thstreetmafia — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:16:21 +0000

We are overlooking the fact that he is right. He definitely could have used some tact, but, he is right.

By: jasongentile

jasongentile — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:15:48 +0000

And we care what Joe Flacco thinks why? He needs to know his role and shut his mouth. He’s nothing more than a glorified backup QB.

By: joewilliesshnoz

joewilliesshnoz — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:09:32 +0000

If you win one, you should get one, that would mean 6 of them woulda been in Pittsburgh . I like it !

By: nananatman

nananatman — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:08:49 +0000

Yeah there’s never been outdoor football in bad weather ever. What’s the difference 2007 GB vs NYG playoff game and a game 3 weeks later? That game was AWESOME! Some of the best football games are out in the weather!

By: hehateme2

hehateme2 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:02:35 +0000

The uni-brow has spoken. Nj is a dumb choice for many reasons…

By: brutus9448

brutus9448 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:53:47 +0000

Miami and NO are the only places we should have superbowl at. 2 warm weather party towns.

By: jerseyshoregiant

jerseyshoregiant — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:50:26 +0000

The NFL better hope that two cold weather teams make it next year because if the weather is nasty, fans of warm weather teams probably won’t even leave their hotel rooms in the days leading up to the game. I’m not even talking about a snow storm. It’s the cold wind that makes me want to stay inside some days.