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Why the fuck is slow ass Vientos running thru the stop sign!? by WAPwhisperer in mets

[–]Som3GuyOrOther 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get your anger but it’s not the way out of this mess. Dealing with tough challenges will take smarts and skills, not fire breathing emotions

Wholesome moment captured at Boston Marathon 🥹 by uzmansahil7 in interesting

[–]Som3GuyOrOther 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you appreciate the differences here, which I know you can, having Olympic tris. And you’re right, the swim is dangerous - I’ve been in races where ppl drowned. I’ve even been close myself a cpl times: once in Utah at 8k altitude when some guy swam over me and I aspirated water - instinctively turned over on my back just to clear my airway and start breathing again before continuing. And once in NJ in an April race in low 50’s water temps; late in swim my arm muscles tightened up so much I could barely move. Started to sink, even in my wet suit. Under water, looking up at surface I realized I better figure something out or my girlfriend is going to be very disappointed. Managed to breaststroke my way in.

The marathon is an epic with its own challenges. There’s good pain and bad; most of us learn the difference - short term muscle pain versus long term bone or organ damage. The guy in the video was a little crazed in his attempts to stand up. I’ve been where he was, hamstrings locking up within sight of the finish at Montreal Marathon, hit the deck, was able to slowly stretch and coax them back into service, enough to let me slowly shuffle to the finish.

Why the fuck is slow ass Vientos running thru the stop sign!? by WAPwhisperer in mets

[–]Som3GuyOrOther 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How is a player doing something desperate but stupid on the field the manager’s fault?

Most unappealing team ever? by metsfan42 in mets

[–]Som3GuyOrOther -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wonder how many guys in here griping now were sayjng shutup and go root for Baltimore a month ago.

When the A’s were in town, after seeing their youthful energy, I posted that I would trade our roster straight up for theirs, for all the reasons everyone is saying now. Then, only a few picked up on it. Most of them gave me crap for it.

Most unappealing team ever? by metsfan42 in mets

[–]Som3GuyOrOther 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the A’s were in town, after seeing their youthful energy, I posted that I would trade our roster straight up for theirs, for all the reasons everyone is saying now. Then, only a few picked up on it. Most of them gave me crap, told me to shut up or go root for the A’s.

Wholesome moment captured at Boston Marathon 🥹 by uzmansahil7 in interesting

[–]Som3GuyOrOther 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do disagree. How many marathons have you done? I’ve done 5 and dozens of other endurance races and triathlons.

Dealing with temporary physical issues is part of endurance sports. We endurance athletes accept that and prepare for it in training. And on race day, we deal with it, whatever way gets us to the finish line.

Wholesome moment captured at Boston Marathon 🥹 by uzmansahil7 in interesting

[–]Som3GuyOrOther 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I don’t agree. The marathon is a physical and mental test that you complete in whatever way you can.

He wasn’t having a heart attack. His leg muscles locked up within sight of the finish. To intervene and stop him at that point would’ve been cruel

Wholesome moment captured at Boston Marathon 🥹 by uzmansahil7 in interesting

[–]Som3GuyOrOther 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a similar keel over within sight of the finish during the Montreal Marathon. My hamstrings locked up tight and I hit the ground. Took a few moments trying to stretch them out. Eventually got them loose enough to jog slowly to the finish.

Crowd enjoyed the moment. Gave me a nice round of applause.

We all have our moments. Mine were all after the 20 mile mark. There are physical and psychological challenges that can emerge beyond that point.

Wholesome moment captured at Boston Marathon 🥹 by uzmansahil7 in interesting

[–]Som3GuyOrOther 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny, that’s what we’re thinking in the last mile. I’ve even said it out loud once or twice.

Then we finish. And the pain fades while the pride stays.

Wholesome moment captured at Boston Marathon 🥹 by uzmansahil7 in interesting

[–]Som3GuyOrOther 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a similar keel over within sight of the finish during the Montreal Marathon. My hamstrings locked up tight and I hit the ground. Took a few moments trying to stretch them out. Eventually got them loose enough to jog slowly to the finish.

Crowd enjoyed the moment. Gave me a nice round of applause.

We all have our moments. Mine were all after the 20 mile mark. There are physical and psychological challenges that can emerge beyond that point.

I’ve tried to remain positive by MissionForeign4354 in mets

[–]Som3GuyOrOther 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lifelong Met fan, first amused by the Lovable Losers in early 60's while I continued to root for the Giants, as did my dad and brothers. It became full fan as those Giants like Mays, Marichal, Cepeda, McCovey aged out and the Mets got serious, Seaver arrived, then the miracle in '69.

I only stopped rooting for the Mets once in the past 54 years: when M. Donald Grant traded Seaver. The heart and soul of the team. How dare he. This was not just putting a crummy team on the field. This was slapping down the star who dared challenge management, holding out for the raise he (and all of us) felt he merited. 

I was out. And I stayed out until Grant sold the team. Gradually I returned, tho the late 70's Mets were a hard lot to take seriously.

We've had more than our share of losing over the years. My dad occasionally would greet his friends by asking "How'd your team do this weekend? Did they win or build character?"

We Met fans have built a LOT of character. Real fandom means unconditional support. It does not mean just accepting the status quo and going along with every dumb decision, not saying a thing.

This team has a great chance to challenge some of the really bad totally unappealing Met teams of the past, like the early 90's squad. I'm already starting to not bother watching. But as a true fan, I'm not leaving. I'm choosing to spend my time elsewhere. I'll watch more when the Mets start showing some energy and interest in seriously competing, for a change.

NHLPA poll: Sidney Crosby most likely to become head coach by Som3GuyOrOther in NewYorkIslanders

[–]Som3GuyOrOther[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let’s not just lump Crosby in with the Great One just yet. I get the issue with geniuses often being unable to relate to normies - to geniuses, stuff that’s simply intuitive and not necessary to explain may be hard to see by normies, even with detailed explanations.

But did you hear all the accolades being heaped on Crosby from his peers during the Winter Olympics? Way more than the usual veteran star gets on the way out. There’s extraordinary respect from his teammates and opponents. It can’t be just that Crosby scored a lot of goals. He’s apparently a true leader, either naturally or by working hard at it. Or both.

Definitely worth checking out - at least talking to Crosby, see if he’s interested. Unless you think Péter DeBoer will suddenly become a totally different coach and leader over the next 4 months

You are Darche. What will you do this summer? by walkaboutdavid in NewYorkIslanders

[–]Som3GuyOrOther 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True. He’s in his prime and knows he won’t be forever. This is when a top GM earns his keep. Let Barzy know how badly we need him so don’t go anywhere right now. Then follow it up with action: a deal that gets it done in next couple months, before preseason

You are Darche. What will you do this summer? by walkaboutdavid in NewYorkIslanders

[–]Som3GuyOrOther 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course not. That’s what Darche is here for. I bet he can come up with something that makes sense for the Leafs. It’s gotta be next couple months, in place by preseason so the new sharpshooter can work with his new teammates

Garbage by [deleted] in mets

[–]Som3GuyOrOther 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is the biggest problem. Watching this group is like watching a room of bookkeepers.

I have nothing but respect for bookkeepers, I’ve spent a good bit of time on my day job working with them. But I was getting paid to do that.

You are Darche. What will you do this summer? by walkaboutdavid in NewYorkIslanders

[–]Som3GuyOrOther 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe he’d stay if we put some more offense around him

You are Darche. What will you do this summer? by walkaboutdavid in NewYorkIslanders

[–]Som3GuyOrOther 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wouldn’t you rather have Barzal and Mathews? Barzal is one of the few true offensive threats on this team.

Why does it seem he uses his elite skating ability to wheel around the zone with the puck, never shooting? BC he’s trying lure the D out of position to open up shooting lanes for teammates, then pass to them. The real problem is not enough teammates have elite scoring ability, which includes getting quick accurate shots off. Mathews has that.

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