Swiss Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I was finding that I'm not alone in the Red Sox Nation in this feeling: the ex manager of the NY Yankees, Joe Torre, is a good guy. More than that, he is noble and deserves all our admiration.It's really hard to "hate" him. Personally, among the "enemies" I can tell that I like Lou Gehrig, Casey Stengel and Babe Ruth (down with the curse! He never jinxed us) from the Yankees. Maybe Yogi Berra can be added in this list.From the Dodgers (I also am a Giants fan): Roy Campanella, Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider and Gil Hodges. Tommy Lasorda? Naaaaah. From the Toronto Maple Leafs, only I can mention Frank Mahovlich.C'mon pals, which enemies do you really admire? It's great to be young and a Giant! - Larry Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 From the Chicago Bears (as a Packers fan): George Halas, Gale Sayers, Walter Payton, Mike Singletary... and even one from the current squad, Devin Hester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baseballking99 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Mike Lowell Manny and big papi i like alot from the soxTom Brady and Belichick from the pats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Yankees: (formerly) Joe Torre, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, & Mariano Rivera. That was it from this year's team.Mets: Tom Glavine (who will probably be a Brave again next year), Pedro Martinez, Jose ReyesSaints: Deuce McAllister, Drew Brees, I respected Joe Horn alot when he was with the Saints, Ironhead Heyward, Aaron Brooks, whoever that Beerman dude was, and Jim Mora Sr.Panthers: Everybody except Steve Smith, because they have to be noble if they can put up with that sunuvabitch.Florida: Tim Tebow, Chris LeakOle Miss: Deuce again, and that's about it. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Good topic. Most of mine are going to be from back in the days when I took my sports a lot more seriously than I do now.Terry Bradshaw: He played for The Steelers and I am a Browns fan but I always liked Terry as a player. I could never stir up the dislike for Bradshaw that I had for Franco Harris, Jack Lambert etc. Joe Greene: See above.Drew Pearson: I hated the Cowboys with a passion back in those days but I always liked Drew Pearson.David Ortiz: I'm certainly no fan of the Red Sox but I've always liked Big Pappy. Dude can flat out hit and he seems like a good guy. Bernie Williams: Hated his team but I always liked him as a player.The Yankees: It's hard to hate a team full of players that are truly classy most of the time.Edit: I forgot to add that I am still looking for a Michigan player that would fit the bill. So far it's been 46 years... Â Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Mets - Willie RandolphRed Sox - ............. i really don't know.Cowboys - Wade Phillips (He ain't his dad, but he's still a nice enough guy)Redskins - Joe Gibbs, Jason CampbellEagles - ............. i really don't know.Rangers - ............. i really don't know.Flyers - ............. i really don't know. Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMcD Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I am an O's, Bills, and Sabres fan.Yankees: Joe Torre and Jorge PosadaRed Sox: Mike LowellDolphins: Dan Marino and Jason TaylorPats: Mike Vrabel (Teddy Bruschi, but ESPN's obsession of him pisses me off)Senators: Nick FolignoMaple Leafs: Jason Blake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMcD29 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Yankees- Joe Torre (formerly), Derek Jeter, Jorge PosadaPatriots- Tom Brady to an extentRangers- Henrik Lundqvist, Brendan ShanahanUConn Hoops- Jim Calhoun Twitter: @RyanMcD29 // College Crosse: Where I write, chat, and infograph lacrosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffles Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I admire Manny Ramirez and think he's the most misunderstood, and unfairly maligned athlete in America. I've even defended him in arguments with friends who root for the Red Sox. As much as it pains me to say it, I have no problem with pretty much all the Red Sox (besides their being on the Red Sox, natch) except for Curt Schilling, who I dislike intensely for reasons that have little to do with him being on the Sox for the last couple seasons and a lot with him being a pompous .I dislike the Eagles (even though I don't root for their direct rivals) but McNabb is my favorite player in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thad Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Mets: David WrightPatriots: Mike VrabelFurman: Jerome Felton Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% about how you react to it.App State Mountaineers / Alabama Crimson Tide / Atlanta Braves / New York Jets / Atlanta Hawks "If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride - and never quit, you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards." [Bear Bryant]Redmond Rampage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Florida: Tim TebowYou might be the only UGA fan who feels that way. Personally, I think he's over-hyped and a sore loser. I don't remember seeing him on the field at the end of the games when Florida lost when it came to shake hands and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Florida: Tim TebowYou might be the only UGA fan who feels that way. Personally, I think he's over-hyped and a sore loser. I don't remember seeing him on the field at the end of the games when Florida lost when it came to shake hands and such.Eh, I just like him because of his off-the-field contributions to society. He did some mission work overseas, and anybody who can do that and be in the public eye, especially in athletics, is okay in my book. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakwood Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Red Sox : NobodyBruins : NobodyMaple Leafs : NobodyNew York Red Bulls : Nobody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 When I was a kid I absolutely hated the Yankees. As a teenager though I read books such as "Reggie" and "The Bronx Zoo," and gained an admiration for the players. Then in my 20's I learned more about the Yankees as an organization, and developed a profound respect for what George Steinbrenner and his minions have done from a business perspective.So while I still don't root for the Yankees (or really for much anyone else in particular anymore), I have turned my hatred for them into a profound, healthy respect and appreciation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeytonManningRocks Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 from all the teams that I despise in one way or another:Giants - uh...I don't really like anyone from them.... if I had to pick one I guess I would say JT Snow, for whatever reason...Padres - Trevor Hoffman.... one of the greatest to ever step out onto the field.Patriots - I hate the Patriots as much as anyone. I do however admire what Troy Brown was able to do, especially when asked to play both offense and defense. But I really hate the Pats....Spurs - Duncan is a great player, and he's not selfish like most NBA players seem to beSuns - Steve Nash is a great fundamental player. I just wish he would stop killing the Lakers....Sharks - eh...don't really hate or admire any of their players.... just don't like the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zer0dotcom Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Back in the day when I was on a huge anti-Leafs trip, I did admire Gilmore and Clark. They were goo, honourable players.I'm not fond of the Sens, but I like Spezza, Heatley and Redden (Alfie and Emery still suck balls)I like Beckett, Papelbon and Varitek from the Bosox, can't say there is anyone on the Yanks I like at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Mets - Willie RandolphRed Sox - ............. i really don't know.C'moooon, let's say "Papi"... ha ha ha... Thanks for your participation here. It's great to be young and a Giant! - Larry Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB33 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Patriots: At first I really thought Tom Brady was overrated, but the more I've seen of him the more I've been able to appreciate what he can do. He's a tremendous player. I've also always liked Rodney Harrison for some reason, never understood why he got the "dirty" label.Michigan Wolverines: I definitely don't agree with everything he says, but I have a great amount of respect for Mike Hart as a player.NBA: I hate the refs for not calling travels on LeBron in Games 3 & 5 of the 2006 playoffs, but that's about it.Mets: Big fan of Jose Reyes and Jimmy Rollins, but that's about it. #CHOMPCHOMPCHOMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I'm a fan of the Buffalo Bills, Washington Wizards, and New York KnicksI like:Patriots: Deion Branch is the only one of the last five years that I can appreciate.Dolphins: I've always kind of liked Jason Taylor.Jets: I was a huge fan of Keyshawn, but that's going way back.Miami Heat: Dwyane Wade, post-kidney failure Alonzo Mourning 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I like Jorge Posada on the Yankees. I used to dislike the guy, but over the last few years he's become one of the only players I can say I like on the Yankees. Mariano Rivera is another guy I like, as well as Andy Pettitte. The I only guy I can say I really hate is Johnny Damon. Aside from him, the only other guy on the Yankees I dislike is Robinson Cano. The rest, while I'm not big fans of theirs, I don't mind them, just the uniform they wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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