Comments on: Strahan fires back at Sapp

By: johnpierrebeatz

johnpierrebeatz — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:19:38 +0000

if anything, it just sounds like sapp is being realistic about the situation. it would be hard for anyone to compete with Michael Strahan for being a Hall of Famer this point. but because Warren sapp had so much controversy in the last few years media wise, it will especially be hard for him to compete. I don’t have a problem with this statement at all why does everyone else? I think that’s Warren Sapp has said so many things that were negative about people in the past, that we are now automatically conditioned into taking everything that he says with a negative tone and completely out of context. but he is absolutely right when getting into canton, it’s all about good guys and bad guys. the slightest blemish can ruin your chances!

By: jody46

jody46 — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:45:37 +0000

ok, Sapp shouldn’t of said anything especially if they had a past together. I would of took it the same way. He was pretty much saying if Strahan got in before him it wasn’t because of how he played football it was because he was a celebrity. He gave a dig at him not a compliment and I am a woman and I know that. I think its sapp lovers that cant see that. Football is macho men and the way he is saying good morning america and that he might of got in before him. um ouch! He is calling his manhood kinda out don’t you think? any men think that? I am a woman and I think it

By: titansrst

titansrst — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:46:13 +0000

You have a great point there.

By: titansrst

titansrst — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:45:25 +0000

We may be on the opposite sides of the fence regarding each man’s level of play, I will concur with you that Sapp is an idiot. Have Mouth, Will Travel. But I stand by my general feelings. Thanks for responding.

By: thundersandpackers

thundersandpackers — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 06:07:50 +0000

all straham has to say is, At least Im not broke.

By: mrmafaka

mrmafaka — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:33:44 +0000

Sapp really is that stupid, he thinks that only one person per position can get into the HOF with each class, Sapp is an idiot.

By: titansrst

titansrst — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:51:23 +0000

To leark06:

Uncle Tom? Why get race into this when it has notning to do with it. One guy didn’t make it and the other did. I don’t believe the voters sat around and based their decisions on who was the better hipster. It took Chris Carter much longer than it should have to be inducted, but not one cried Uncle Tom when others made it ahead of him. If I wanted to deal with race I’d deal with the shame involved in electing bad acts like Lawrence Taylor and Michael Irving to the Hall. Both were superior on the fiel, but their off the field problems are shameful, especially since both were role models adored by many minority youths who were in dire need of positive, classy role models.

By: titansrst

titansrst — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:46:21 +0000

Not a big fan of either loud mouth, but I still question whether Strahan is truly deserving of a Hall of Fame Spot. His little stunt with Brett Favre to break the season sack record years ago still leaves a sour taste in many people’s mouths. There is much truth to what Sapp said, and Strahan has proven to be a thin-skinned whiner for years.

By: lcarks6

lcarks6 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:36:33 +0000

just my opinion, but it is obvious that Michael knows Sapp and Warren is using a little bit of sarcasm….I can see how most would see this as harmless, but to two african american men Warren is essentially saying that Michael S is an uncle Tom(just catering to the media, a “yes” man) and Warren is saying about himself that he is a man who keeps it real and doesn’t bit his tongue….That is why Michael S responded with “you never cease to amaze me” this implies that they have probable had similar conversation before about this

By: joebone

joebone — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:40:22 +0000

I think they both are asshats.

By: marc2k6

marc2k6 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:12:51 +0000

So Sapp pretty much says that Strahan is a nice guy and I do not see me getting picked over him for the H.O.F.. I think Sapp put himself down if anything, this is not even news/blog worthy!

By: caeser12

caeser12 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:05:33 +0000

Remember when people used to handle their grievances face to face?

Me either.

By: jsab99

jsab99 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:58:13 +0000

Strahan and Sapp had been going after each other all the way back to when Strahan broke the single season sack record. Say what you want about Farve going down, that isn’t on Strahan. Farve took a dive and Strahan took advantage of it.
Bottom line, Sapp is a fat slob with a big mouth. Always has been and always will be.

By: njraiderfan19

njraiderfan19 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:45:23 +0000

To me, Sapp’s comment was self-deprecating. And I’m not a Sapp fan. Strahan is the better personality and deserves to be there at some point, but Sapp was the more dominant player.

By: daddyb1gdrawz

daddyb1gdrawz — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:34:42 +0000

Ummm!! I am confused here. When I first read Sapp’s comments, I never felt he was taking a shot at Strahan. He called him the media darling. He is the media darling. I do not see why Strahan took that the wrong way. Sapp, I thought, was surprised he got in over Strahan.

By: whatjusthapped

whatjusthapped — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:28:07 +0000

The fact that Strahan pays his bills makes him a better person than Sapp.

To paraphrase Animal House, “Fat, stupid and destitute is no way to going thru life, son”

Sapp is a morally bankrupt person no matter his football accomplishments.

By: bigbluewreckincrew

bigbluewreckincrew — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:21:35 +0000

Sapp has always had a beef with Strahan since they were in their primes. Clear anti NY bias on the sports writers by voting Sapp in over Strahan. Clearly a veiled dig at him by calling him a media darling and still acting like a hater even though Strahan got hosed over the voting decision. Different positions, both great players, but Sapp should’ve been the one in 2nd based on Strahan being as effective at run defense as he was a pass rusher. Very rare in a DE to be great in both.

By: footballchic777

footballchic777 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:19:36 +0000

Sapp needs to shut up and just be thankful he is in. He wasn’t complimenting Strahan on being a media darling…..it was an underhanded jab….a haha, I got in and you didn’t even though every likes you better. Sapp runs his mouth and gets in trouble all the time, and only still has a job because he is with NFL Network and NOT ESPN. Just ask Jeremy Shockey about how much Sapp runs his mouth!

By: pandaaa69

pandaaa69 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:17:56 +0000

Sapp is always talking bad about people he decided to take a shot at brandon Marshall I think he just needs to keep his mouth shut seriously

By: raiders757

raiders757 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:00:53 +0000

The NFL HOF has become a pathetic joke just as bad as the RnR HOF. Sapp being a first ballot selection proves this as fact.

By: lks311

lks311 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:00:52 +0000

Here it is for those that don’t get it: Sapp’s comments are a back-handed compliment. He’s calling Strahan the league’s idea of a golden boy that would get in the hall for reasons other than his efforts on the field. It’s subtle, you have to be aware of others intentions to get it. As for the rest—it’ll soar right over your heads.

By: franchise87

franchise87 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:51:14 +0000

I respect Warren Sapp,but Strahan no doubt should’ve gotten in before Sapp did.

By: denverwally

denverwally — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:46:11 +0000

The point Sapp was making (clumsily) was that if Strahan got the HOF instead, it would be because he was a media darling, not because he earned it on the field. And that IS an insult.

By: melikefootball

melikefootball — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:40:55 +0000

Typical X player talk. Me Me Me never leaves them.

By: johnnyoclock

johnnyoclock — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:39:47 +0000

You assume/hope/pray Sapp responds.

You’re the only one.

By: peytonwantsaflag

peytonwantsaflag — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:39:36 +0000

Not sure how that was a shot but I would add classless-lying-assclown or just a down to earth kinda funny dude.

Btw, Sapp AND Crocker in the Hall? This must be the year the nfl decided not to broadcast it cause I can’t imagine many people wanting to hear any more from the jokers.

By: yankee42

yankee42 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:30:46 +0000

And I think if Parcells (not Sapp) isn’t on the ballot, Strahan gets in because they both represent the Giants.

By: purplepunisher

purplepunisher — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:29:46 +0000

It’s hardly taking a shot to call Strahan a media darling.

By: noring4youstill

noring4youstill — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:28:37 +0000

He didn’t take a shot at you sweet stuff. He was really taking a shot at himself.

By: yankee42

yankee42 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:26:31 +0000

Sapp didn’t really say anything wrong, but these guys haven’t liked each other for a decade since Sapp started talking trash about Strahan not having a ring. Even if its a compliment, Strahan doesn’t want his name coming out Sapp’s big mouth.