TFoA Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 It sucks that he died, he should've prayed harder I guess! Actually, it doesn't suck because you know a guy like that is in a better place... RIP REGGIE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 It sucks that he died, he should've prayed harder I guess! Actually, it doesn't suck because you know a guy like that is in a better place... RIP REGGIE So you're saying it's good that he died?Odd... --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 My first reaction is to say "too soon!" But is that warranted?Who are we to say "too soon"? Does life owe us 70+ years? Or are we merely squatters on this earth, here for a while with a chance to change the world, but with no real claim to the life we have, the opportunities we are given, and the things we hold dear?Reggie White is a great example of a man who took the world by storm, not for his own ends alone, but to the benefit of fellow man and heaven alike. I mourn his loss, and continue to be blessed by his example. Congrats Reggie! You have run hard and finished your race!So you're saying it's good that he died?Odd...Sad for us... happy for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 So you're saying it's good that he died?Odd...Sad for us... happy for him! I'm sorry, but if I was ripped from life so soon, never being able to see my family and friends again, never being able to experience the little things we take for granted, I wouldn't be happy.But then again I'm the weird one! --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffles Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 So you're saying it's good that he died?Odd...Sad for us... happy for him! I'm sorry, but if I was ripped from life so soon, never being able to see my family and friends again, never being able to experience the little things we take for granted, I wouldn't be happy.But then again I'm the weird one! Nothing weird at all about not wanting to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 wow, this is indeed shocking. I always liked him, it hurt though when he went to the Packers, it was harder to like him Sad day, RIP Reg. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCHitman Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 wow, this is indeed shocking. I always liked him, it hurt though when he went to the Packers, it was harder to like him Sad day, RIP Reg. agreed.I will always remember Reg as an Eagle rather than a Packer.Of course, most people tend to remember his Super Bowl rings with GB.ONE SAD EAGLE FAN Owner of Kalamazoo Tech Kobras (Nat'l College Fant. Assc. Basketball, Football, and Hockey) 2006-07 NCFAB National Champions2006 NCFAF Midwest Conf. ChampionsRochester Patriots (Major League Hockey - AHL Fantasy League) 2005-06 Neilson Cup ChampsDetroit Black Panthers (Xtreme Hockey League) 2005-06 Yzerman Conference ChampsSheldon Motorsports (TRAC) - #20 Guinness Chevy & #21 UPS Chevy #44 Syracuse University ChevyCommissioner ofMLH (Major League Hockey, an AHL Fantasy League)TRAC (Team Racing Auto Circuit, NASCAR) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJMorris3 Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Darn the NFL for discouraging retiring numbers!If I were the Eagles, I'd request that when the Packers next come to town, let both teams retire #92 in honor of Reggie White. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheateater Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 So you're saying it's good that he died?Odd...Sad for us... happy for him! I'm sorry, but if I was ripped from life so soon, never being able to see my family and friends again, never being able to experience the little things we take for granted, I wouldn't be happy.But then again I'm the weird one! But since Reggie had such a tight relationship, as he called it, with Jesus, one can assume he is happy being called home. No one wants to leave behind their loved ones, but his faith probably softened the blow. Plus, I'm sure he's getting ready for the call off the bench from the Big Guy upstairs with the headset... Wagner Athletic Group11-2 Saskatoon Steeds (WAFL)-NFL-2014 Western Conference Champions / 8-5 Calgary Pronghorns (TNFF)-CFL-2014 Confederation Cup XI Champions14-6-2 Saskatoon Yellowheads (XHL)-NHL-1st, Gretzky Conference / 5-4-0 Saskatoon Czars (MLH)-AHL-T2nd, Calder Conference7-1-6 VfL Dortmund (Weltliga)-Bundesliga-3rd, League / 5-1-5 West End AFC (WFL)-EPL-T5th, League14-7 Saskatoon Sheiks (AA)-MLB-2014 Founder's Cup Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 The Packers retired his jersey not hsi number what ever taht means, but I agree they should both retire it. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Chris, you don't have faith. Reggie had his faith, and he knew that when he died, he would be called twords everlasting life, in the paradise of God, and that he would see his family once again.That is faith. Faith is not being afraid of death. Faith is knowing that there is a better world beyond this one.And i'm not even a practicing catholic.Now i know you're an atheist, and we can debate theology all you like (i love debating, fun times), but don't disparage the faith of a man who just died. Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Chris, you don't have faith. Reggie had his faith, and he knew that when he died, he would be called twords everlasting life, in the paradise of God, and that he would see his family once again.That is faith. Faith is not being afraid of death. Faith is knowing that there is a better world beyond this one.And i'm not even a practicing catholic.Now i know you're an atheist, and we can debate theology all you like (i love debating, fun times), but don't disparage the faith of a man who just died. Well put JQK. Even thought I am a secularist, I really respect White as a person of faith who did a lot for his family and community. I think Reggie would want to be remembered more for that than what he did on the field. I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Well, Reggie White's faith was a strong part of the reason he made those bigoted and sterotyped statements before the Wisconsin House of Representatives. He might have apologized since, but it's not like he made those statements at the time to get a reaction...he really felt this way.Since that time, I will associate White with his ignorance more than his actions on the football field.This does not diminish his accomplishments, nor does it tarnish all the great charitable work he has done in his lifetime. He was the most dominating defensive player of our generation. And he was a great humanitarian for the work he has done with his ministry. It's just a shame that to me, when I think of Reggie White, I think of what he said that day. Back-to-Back Fatal Forty Champion 2015 & 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 What was so wrong with what he said? Alot of that was funnier that :censored:.....Were they bad stereotypes? I don't think so.It was another example the PC world crashing down on someone once again.You can make fun of whitey, but no one else.... Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJMorris3 Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Tank, there's a difference between retiring a number and retiring a jersey.When the Eagles retired Jerome Brown's #99 in the early 90s, they retired the number. No Eagle will ever wear #99 again.When the Packers retired Reggie White's #92 in 1999, they retired the jersey. In theory, someone could wear #92 for the Packers again.You see the same thing in college hoops with UNC and Duke retiring jerseys. Due to the limited numbers compared to the roster size, they honor the player but leave the number open for use again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky99MB Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 A sad day indeed for us all football fans to lose someone like Reggie White...such a big shock to find out he died....but I'm sure Reggie is already up in heaven preaching and getting together a dream football team....if so! God bless Reggie's soul..and I hope Green Bay and Philly can get together for a game and honor him and retire his jersey number for good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantum Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 ESPN reported that Mike Sherman and Bob Harlan discussed retiring White's number this past Christmas eve. The number will be retired next season. "One of my concerns is shysters show up and take advantage of people's good will and generosity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJMorris3 Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Quantumfreak, I hope the Packers find it okay to retire the number on the road.I think it's only appropriate for the Eagles and Packers to retire the number at the same game, which would be next year's Eagles-Packers game at Lincoln Financial Field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Definetely a sad day. He's in a better place, now though. I wish his family the best. They'll be in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1953876They say he died of a respitory disease that caused him to stop breathing (read the article, youll understand it better) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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