Nationals wear Virginia Tech hats

[swilson160]

i wasn't going to say anything, but this is a message board, so i feel free to express my opinion. i think these look dumb in action on the team, and the idea is dumb to begin with. a moment of silence is great, maybe just a VT painted near the on-deck circle for a couple games, but wearing their hats? just seems a little overboard for a tragedy that (at a different level) happens everyday. maybe i'm an a$$hole, but this has been made into a bigger deal than it needs to be.

No, no, no. No maybes about it.

i'm sorry you think that.

If you want to question the team's motives or dispute the appropriateness of the tribute, that''s perfectly legit. Personally, I've never seen how something like this helps; are the families going to feel better about their loved ones dying because Chad Cordero had a VT hat on? But don't try to minimize what happened; it was a terrible tragedy, not only because of the 32 lives lost, but because of the complete and utter senselessness of it all. They were killed for going to school or work by a kid who was mad at the world. He had no motive and he wasn't fighting for a cause. He was just angry and decided to take it out on innocent strangers, and while this happens more often than it should, usually it's one or two people killed or injured. In this case, 61 people (32 dead, 29 injured, last I heard) were direct victims, not to mention the countless friends and family. It's downright disrespectful to them to minimize it.

EDIT: I don't mean to say they shouldn't have done it; I have no problem with them doing it, I'm indifferent. I just don't get how this helps.

[VitaminD]

Good God, how many of you can't grasp the big picture out there?

The Nationals:

1. listened to a grieving fan, and took prompt action in honor of that suggestion;

2. came together with a collective sign of support for a grieving community rattled beyond words;

3. will make no money from the show of support they made.

The vast majority of the players and front office people have zero connection to Virginia Tech, yet they are aware that their fan base is made up of a large number of VT alums and families of VT students, all of whom are preoccupied with the ugliness of the day's events far more than a regular season baseball game. Yet it was a way for people in the public eye to convey a simple message to those in the throes of grief and shock - that we read the news, and we know what's going on in a place important to you, and you are important to us, and we are sorry for your loss. That's it, and that's all. No pandering, no grandstanding.

It's a shame that we can't take a decent gesture by a bunch of strangers to show support for another group of strangers without thinking the worst of it. It's an even bigger shame that people are raising a stink over it. For all the pissing and moaning people do over athletes being out of touch with the average citizen, why is there any outrage when these same athletes show their humanity and offer a show of support for people in the communities that support them? I defy any of you naysayers to answer that.

I have family who went to VT, and I have a lot of friends who go to, or graduated from, VT. I'm shaken for them, and I grieve their loss.

For the children here (by chronologic criteria, as well as by levels of maturity), I'm guessing many of you haven't been to college. It's like the real world with training wheels: a chance to grow and flourish while being out from under Mom and Dad's roof. It's the first taste of freedom AND responsibility, and the first chance to begin to take on the world as an adult, and leave childhood behind. College is supposed to be a safe environment where children grow into adults, and the person you are at the start barely resembles the person holding the diploma at the end. Parents pay these schools tens of thousands of dollars to turn their children into adults, both in and out of the classroom. You want them to be safe on their first venture into the real world, and you're trusting strangers to see that your loved ones are secure. Sending your child away to college is terrifying enough without the sickening feeling that your child is among the thousands of unarmed students who could fall prey to an unbalanced sociopath with a weapon and a grudge. God help you the day you go to college, or see your own children off to college.

If you're tired of hearing about it, turn off the TV or radio. Go outside and be thankful you're alive to be fed up; dozens of parents lost children for nothing more than unspeakably rotten luck. Realize that the grieiving is nowhere close to over. The bodies aren't yet buried, and there as many injured in the hospital as there are dead. Every one of them was someone's son or daughter, brother, sister or friend. For those who lost loved ones, the pain will linger for decades. For those who survived, the nightmares have yet to begin.

And grow up.

[BallWonk]

great jester, i wonder if they stoped at a local LIDS/Hatworld and bought them there. it looks like a lot of the styles that we carry or have carried in the past. i hope were ever they got them they got a great deal on them. I am surpised NE didnt try to supply them with some, but i can understand how hard it would be to get it to them on such a short deadline.

Actually, during the Washington broadcast the roving field reporter talked to the Sports Authority staffer from "the Alexandria store" (Potomoc Yards location, presumably) who was tasked in the late afternoon with rounding up enough VT caps for the team and coaches. His story was that he pretty much grabbed every VT cap in store, plus a stop at another location to do the same (Springfield Mall location would be my bet; close to Alexandria and an easy shot up 95 to 295 to the stadium), then he drove straight to the ballpark. In rush hour traffic, which is why the Nats didn't have the VT caps in the first inning.

The WaPo this morning said the idea came from a fan who emailed team president Stan Kasten yesterday. So it was a matter of scrounging at the last minute.

What I don't understand is why the team turned to Sports Authority when Modell's is a team sponsor, and in my experience Modell's always has much better selection of local collegiate merchandise than Sports Authority. My local Modell's is never short of UVA or Tech caps.

It really was moving to see the Commonwealth's own Ryan Zimmerman, who was playing ball for UVA less than two years ago, don a Tech cap. I'd have gone with maroon armbands or something, but kudos to the Nats for pulling a heartfelt tribute together like they did.

Also, the coaches an non-playing roster players seemed to get stuck with white, seam-piping caps that looked absolutely terrific. Proved that the Nats would look awesome if they were to put piping on their caps.

[powersurge]

Its tragic moments like these that bring out people's true colors....unfortunately some of those colors are very dark and disturbing.

[meetthemets]

Well I guess im just more a fan of the quiet tribute. Something that I feel is missing from the world today are acts of kindness without any motivation for personal gain. I mean is asking a for big business to do something for someone quietly really so much? And im not saying that was on the Nats mind either. But it definately sticks out to me as a blatant PR move by a big business, weather subconsciously or not. Cut the school a check, offer use of your facilities, even offer to help reinforce security at the school. And if the school wants to say something publicly than fine. But truth of the matter is wearing the school's hats during your game isnt going to help fix the security gaps at VT, its not going to help the four survivors in that German class cope any better with the horrors of that day, and its not going to help parents of VT students sleep any easier. Its empty. All it does is make a few people say, Awww, how sweet. You can call me an idiot, misguided, heartless, incorrect, an as*hole, whatever you want, but im not impressed. I expected more.

How do you know what their motive for doing it was? Were you in the clubhouse before gametime? Maybe it was just something they thought might be a nice gesture. They weren't looking to benefit financially from it. There was no money to be made from wearing those hats last night. It wasn't Viginia Tech Memorial Hat Night presented by Chrysler, just a few guys wearing VT hats to show support. Simple as that. Forgive them for trying to do something nice, in whatever way they can. They're not going to stop the season for a week, just as you probably went on with your normal daily life yesterday. The Nationals aren't responsible for what happened at VT, nor should they be responsible for finding a solution. They are only a baseball team. Donating money to the school won't bring back 32 lives, nor should they have to donate money.

And how do you know that one of the Nats wearing that hat didn't mean anything to someone dealing with this? I assume you are not one of those people. Maybe someone in one of the victims' families was a huge Nats fan and it brought a smile to their face last night if they saw it. You have no idea what it might mean to someone.

"I expected more." Just because the Nats play 250 miles from Blacksburg doesn't obligate them to do anything. If you're so concerned about people donating money then write VT a check.

Actually, during the Washington broadcast the roving field reporter talked to the Sports Authority staffer from "the Alexandria store" (Potomoc Yards location, presumably) who was tasked in the late afternoon with rounding up enough VT caps for the team and coaches. His story was that he pretty much grabbed every VT cap in store, plus a stop at another location to do the same (Springfield Mall location would be my bet; close to Alexandria and an easy shot up 95 to 295 to the stadium), then he drove straight to the ballpark. In rush hour traffic, which is why the Nats didn't have the VT caps in the first inning.

And some of that money goes back to VT, there's your donation.

[winghaz]

VitaminD, I couldn't have said it better.

[leopard88]

VitaminD, I couldn't have said it better.

I probably could, but I'll defer.

Seriously, his points were well stated and spot on. I am also amazed at all of the cynicism about a fairly simple gesture and the suggestion that we need to ignore events like this.

The interesting irony in all of this is that cappital92 goes to high school somewhere within 45 minutes of the shooter's high school (probably closer, but I'll allow for Northern Virginia traffic) and also appears to have a thing against rich kids (or at least preppy ones).

[FiddySicks]

Well I guess im just more a fan of the quiet tribute. Something that I feel is missing from the world today are acts of kindness without any motivation for personal gain. I mean is asking a for big business to do something for someone quietly really so much? And im not saying that was on the Nats mind either. But it definately sticks out to me as a blatant PR move by a big business, weather subconsciously or not. Cut the school a check, offer use of your facilities, even offer to help reinforce security at the school. And if the school wants to say something publicly than fine. But truth of the matter is wearing the school's hats during your game isnt going to help fix the security gaps at VT, its not going to help the four survivors in that German class cope any better with the horrors of that day, and its not going to help parents of VT students sleep any easier. Its empty. All it does is make a few people say, Awww, how sweet. You can call me an idiot, misguided, heartless, incorrect, an as*hole, whatever you want, but im not impressed. I expected more.

How do you know what their motive for doing it was? Were you in the clubhouse before gametime? Maybe it was just something they thought might be a nice gesture. They weren't looking to benefit financially from it. There was no money to be made from wearing those hats last night. It wasn't Viginia Tech Memorial Hat Night presented by Chrysler, just a few guys wearing VT hats to show support. Simple as that. Forgive them for trying to do something nice, in whatever way they can. They're not going to stop the season for a week, just as you probably went on with your normal daily life yesterday. The Nationals aren't responsible for what happened at VT, nor should they be responsible for finding a solution. They are only a baseball team. Donating money to the school won't bring back 32 lives, nor should they have to donate money.

And how do you know that one of the Nats wearing that hat didn't mean anything to someone dealing with this? I assume you are not one of those people. Maybe someone in one of the victims' families was a huge Nats fan and it brought a smile to their face last night if they saw it. You have no idea what it might mean to someone.

"I expected more." Just because the Nats play 250 miles from Blacksburg doesn't obligate them to do anything. If you're so concerned about people donating money then write VT a check.

Actually, during the Washington broadcast the roving field reporter talked to the Sports Authority staffer from "the Alexandria store" (Potomoc Yards location, presumably) who was tasked in the late afternoon with rounding up enough VT caps for the team and coaches. His story was that he pretty much grabbed every VT cap in store, plus a stop at another location to do the same (Springfield Mall location would be my bet; close to Alexandria and an easy shot up 95 to 295 to the stadium), then he drove straight to the ballpark. In rush hour traffic, which is why the Nats didn't have the VT caps in the first inning.

And some of that money goes back to VT, there's your donation.

Your never "Obligated" to do anything kind. Thats pretty much the point of it. And yes, it might have meant something to someone where they might have said, awww how sweet. Like I previously stated. And yeah, VT will get a cut of that purchase, in total they'll probably get about two or three dollars. And thats being generous. The greatest act of kindness IMO is helping progression during tough times. Wearing some hats IMO does nothing to help that. It was a terrible tragedy what happened at VT. Its unthinkable as to how someone can senselessly kill and injure so many. The victims should be remembered and the school should be offered as much support as possible. And sure, if you want to even take it as an act of emotional support then fine. I just personally dont think its enough, and do questo the motives. Nothing against the Nats either, hell, I like the Nats. And im glad they're doing something. Personally id like to see Major League Baseball cut a very signifigant check and offer its support to the school, and on top of that I hope even further that none of us hear a word about it from the MLB. Im so tired of charity tying in with PR and for once id like to see someone do something strictly for someone else with absolutely no return. But maybe im being idealistic.

[cappital92]

VitaminD, I couldn't have said it better.

I probably could, but I'll defer.

Seriously, his points were well stated and spot on. I am also amazed at all of the cynicism about a fairly simple gesture and the suggestion that we need to ignore events like this.

The interesting irony in all of this is that cappital92 goes to high school somewhere within 45 minutes of the shooter's high school (probably closer, but I'll allow for Northern Virginia traffic) and also appears to have a thing against rich kids (or at least preppy ones).

The dude went to Westfield, which is my school's football rival, (and within five minutes of the Preppy Capital Of The World) so I'm oversaturated with all this media. Sorry if I offended anybody.

[fiasco!]

VitaminD, I couldn't have said it better.

I probably could, but I'll defer.

Seriously, his points were well stated and spot on. I am also amazed at all of the cynicism about a fairly simple gesture and the suggestion that we need to ignore events like this.

The interesting irony in all of this is that cappital92 goes to high school somewhere within 45 minutes of the shooter's high school (probably closer, but I'll allow for Northern Virginia traffic) and also appears to have a thing against rich kids (or at least preppy ones).

The dude went to Westfield, which is my school's football rival, (and within five minutes of the Preppy Capital Of The World) so I'm oversaturated with all this media. Sorry if I offended anybody.

You just need to stop, you don't seem capable of helping your case. Fake apology or not.

[Sport]

Well I guess im just more a fan of the quiet tribute. Something that I feel is missing from the world today are acts of kindness without any motivation for personal gain. I mean is asking a for big business to do something for someone quietly really so much? And im not saying that was on the Nats mind either. But it definately sticks out to me as a blatant PR move by a big business, weather subconsciously or not. Cut the school a check, offer use of your facilities, even offer to help reinforce security at the school. And if the school wants to say something publicly than fine. But truth of the matter is wearing the school's hats during your game isnt going to help fix the security gaps at VT, its not going to help the four survivors in that German class cope any better with the horrors of that day, and its not going to help parents of VT students sleep any easier. Its empty. All it does is make a few people say, Awww, how sweet. You can call me an idiot, misguided, heartless, incorrect, an as*hole, whatever you want, but im not impressed. I expected more.

How do you know what their motive for doing it was? Were you in the clubhouse before gametime? Maybe it was just something they thought might be a nice gesture. They weren't looking to benefit financially from it. There was no money to be made from wearing those hats last night. It wasn't Viginia Tech Memorial Hat Night presented by Chrysler, just a few guys wearing VT hats to show support. Simple as that. Forgive them for trying to do something nice, in whatever way they can. They're not going to stop the season for a week, just as you probably went on with your normal daily life yesterday. The Nationals aren't responsible for what happened at VT, nor should they be responsible for finding a solution. They are only a baseball team. Donating money to the school won't bring back 32 lives, nor should they have to donate money.

And how do you know that one of the Nats wearing that hat didn't mean anything to someone dealing with this? I assume you are not one of those people. Maybe someone in one of the victims' families was a huge Nats fan and it brought a smile to their face last night if they saw it. You have no idea what it might mean to someone.

"I expected more." Just because the Nats play 250 miles from Blacksburg doesn't obligate them to do anything. If you're so concerned about people donating money then write VT a check.

Actually, during the Washington broadcast the roving field reporter talked to the Sports Authority staffer from "the Alexandria store" (Potomoc Yards location, presumably) who was tasked in the late afternoon with rounding up enough VT caps for the team and coaches. His story was that he pretty much grabbed every VT cap in store, plus a stop at another location to do the same (Springfield Mall location would be my bet; close to Alexandria and an easy shot up 95 to 295 to the stadium), then he drove straight to the ballpark. In rush hour traffic, which is why the Nats didn't have the VT caps in the first inning.

And some of that money goes back to VT, there's your donation.

Your never "Obligated" to do anything kind. Thats pretty much the point of it. And yes, it might have meant something to someone where they might have said, awww how sweet. Like I previously stated. And yeah, VT will get a cut of that purchase, in total they'll probably get about two or three dollars. And thats being generous. The greatest act of kindness IMO is helping progression during tough times. Wearing some hats IMO does nothing to help that. It was a terrible tragedy what happened at VT. Its unthinkable as to how someone can senselessly kill and injure so many. The victims should be remembered and the school should be offered as much support as possible. And sure, if you want to even take it as an act of emotional support then fine. I just personally dont think its enough, and do questo the motives. Nothing against the Nats either, hell, I like the Nats. And im glad they're doing something. Personally id like to see Major League Baseball cut a very signifigant check and offer its support to the school, and on top of that I hope even further that none of us hear a word about it from the MLB. Im so tired of charity tying in with PR and for once id like to see someone do something strictly for someone else with absolutely no return. But maybe im being idealistic.

Well think of it this way. How do you know that that doesn't happen? If you're asking for quiet service during crises, how would you know when a large organization writes a big check if it's kept under wraps. My point is that you don't see the quiet things and thus assume that all the large staged for PR charity events are the only acts of kindness. This was not one of them. You're probably right, there probably isn't that much silent acts of charity but to assume that there is none isn't right either. It's just easier to see the publicity stunts than it is to see the quiet events.

and cappital92, You wear alot of black don't you? Write sad poems? I know three people from my high school class who went to Virginia Tech and don't you know if I wasn't scared to death that they were one of the victims. How dare you, you inconsiderate pr*ck. You are an awful human being, that's all I have to say.

as for the hats, well done for the Nationals. A little Moral support never hurt anyone.

[meetthemets]

Your never "Obligated" to do anything kind. Thats pretty much the point of it. And yes, it might have meant something to someone where they might have said, awww how sweet. Like I previously stated. And yeah, VT will get a cut of that purchase, in total they'll probably get about two or three dollars. And thats being generous. The greatest act of kindness IMO is helping progression during tough times. Wearing some hats IMO does nothing to help that. It was a terrible tragedy what happened at VT. Its unthinkable as to how someone can senselessly kill and injure so many. The victims should be remembered and the school should be offered as much support as possible. And sure, if you want to even take it as an act of emotional support then fine. I just personally dont think its enough, and do questo the motives. Nothing against the Nats either, hell, I like the Nats. And im glad they're doing something. Personally id like to see Major League Baseball cut a very signifigant check and offer its support to the school, and on top of that I hope even further that none of us hear a word about it from the MLB. Im so tired of charity tying in with PR and for once id like to see someone do something strictly for someone else with absolutely no return. But maybe im being idealistic.

I guess they could have stopped the season so everyone of the Nationals (and everyone in the entire league) could have attended the candlelight vigil. Then each one of them could have donated 10 million dollars to VT, then all played in VT uniforms for the rest of the season and worn memorial patches on them. Then they could have carried it over into the Redskins home opener and repeated it throughout the NFL season.

There are kind gestures and there are kind gestures that are within reason. They did a nice thing that they weren't obligated to do. They paid their respects in their own way. Maybe they even donated money. You don't know that. That's all anyone should have expected of them. As far as I know it's probably more than you've done.

[FiddySicks]

Well I guess im just more a fan of the quiet tribute. Something that I feel is missing from the world today are acts of kindness without any motivation for personal gain. I mean is asking a for big business to do something for someone quietly really so much? And im not saying that was on the Nats mind either. But it definately sticks out to me as a blatant PR move by a big business, weather subconsciously or not. Cut the school a check, offer use of your facilities, even offer to help reinforce security at the school. And if the school wants to say something publicly than fine. But truth of the matter is wearing the school's hats during your game isnt going to help fix the security gaps at VT, its not going to help the four survivors in that German class cope any better with the horrors of that day, and its not going to help parents of VT students sleep any easier. Its empty. All it does is make a few people say, Awww, how sweet. You can call me an idiot, misguided, heartless, incorrect, an as*hole, whatever you want, but im not impressed. I expected more.

How do you know what their motive for doing it was? Were you in the clubhouse before gametime? Maybe it was just something they thought might be a nice gesture. They weren't looking to benefit financially from it. There was no money to be made from wearing those hats last night. It wasn't Viginia Tech Memorial Hat Night presented by Chrysler, just a few guys wearing VT hats to show support. Simple as that. Forgive them for trying to do something nice, in whatever way they can. They're not going to stop the season for a week, just as you probably went on with your normal daily life yesterday. The Nationals aren't responsible for what happened at VT, nor should they be responsible for finding a solution. They are only a baseball team. Donating money to the school won't bring back 32 lives, nor should they have to donate money.

And how do you know that one of the Nats wearing that hat didn't mean anything to someone dealing with this? I assume you are not one of those people. Maybe someone in one of the victims' families was a huge Nats fan and it brought a smile to their face last night if they saw it. You have no idea what it might mean to someone.

"I expected more." Just because the Nats play 250 miles from Blacksburg doesn't obligate them to do anything. If you're so concerned about people donating money then write VT a check.

Actually, during the Washington broadcast the roving field reporter talked to the Sports Authority staffer from "the Alexandria store" (Potomoc Yards location, presumably) who was tasked in the late afternoon with rounding up enough VT caps for the team and coaches. His story was that he pretty much grabbed every VT cap in store, plus a stop at another location to do the same (Springfield Mall location would be my bet; close to Alexandria and an easy shot up 95 to 295 to the stadium), then he drove straight to the ballpark. In rush hour traffic, which is why the Nats didn't have the VT caps in the first inning.

And some of that money goes back to VT, there's your donation.

Your never "Obligated" to do anything kind. Thats pretty much the point of it. And yes, it might have meant something to someone where they might have said, awww how sweet. Like I previously stated. And yeah, VT will get a cut of that purchase, in total they'll probably get about two or three dollars. And thats being generous. The greatest act of kindness IMO is helping progression during tough times. Wearing some hats IMO does nothing to help that. It was a terrible tragedy what happened at VT. Its unthinkable as to how someone can senselessly kill and injure so many. The victims should be remembered and the school should be offered as much support as possible. And sure, if you want to even take it as an act of emotional support then fine. I just personally dont think its enough, and do questo the motives. Nothing against the Nats either, hell, I like the Nats. And im glad they're doing something. Personally id like to see Major League Baseball cut a very signifigant check and offer its support to the school, and on top of that I hope even further that none of us hear a word about it from the MLB. Im so tired of charity tying in with PR and for once id like to see someone do something strictly for someone else with absolutely no return. But maybe im being idealistic.

Well think of it this way. How do you know that that doesn't happen? If you're asking for quiet service during crises, how would you know when a large organization writes a big check if it's kept under wraps. My point is that you don't see the quiet things and thus assume that all the large staged for PR charity events are the only acts of kindness. This was not one of them. You're probably right, there probably isn't that much silent acts of charity but to assume that there is none isn't right either. It's just easier to see the publicity stunts than it is to see the quiet events.

Oh I definately know that, and I keep up hope that thats how the world works.

[VirginiaTechSucks]

I guess the Houston Dynamo are trying to cash in on this too

Houston to wear special jerseys for VT

I live 30 min from VT. My sister in law goes to VT and lived on the same floor as this nut who killed everyone. She could have very easily been one of the victims but thank god she skipped class that day. She has been a nervous wreck since this because if she would have went to class that monday, she would have been outside of norris hall when the shootings occurred. To read this trash that has been posted today makes me freaking sick.

I have never in my life the time I have been on this board seen such petty and insensitive posts. I have been crying and mourning over this since Monday and some of you think that its a GD joke. Have some GD respect for these people please!

[leopard88]

I guess the Houston Dynamo are trying to cash in on this too

Houston to wear special jerseys for VT

Houston must be at least 1000 miles from Blacksburg. Why would Houston Dynamo want to do something to honor the victims?

[Drew22]

Honestly the maroon VT hats actually don't look too out of place coupled with the Nationals' jersey. If they wore something really different like say Wake Forest's black and gold or Tulane green then it would look ugly, but this is a nice gesture that was nicely executed and didn't look too awful.

I know it's a message board and that everybody's entitled to their own opinion, but anybody that criticizes this move is heartless. The baseball cap is a cultural phenomenon, an article of clothing that can be purchased with just about any team on it regardless of sport. Wearing VT's baseball caps is a unique, touching and brilliant way to honour the victims of this horrible massacre.

Call me heartless, but I think it's the worse idea the Nats ever had.

D American need to stop holding vigils, and tributes, and coomemorations and memorials and start realizing that enough is enough. Stop being reactive and start being proactive and not afraid to make rules that may offend some people.

Couldn't agree more.

Now I don't know if this has been published somewhere, but on the radio this morning they had said that it was recommended that on Friday April 20th, all sports teams and fans of those teams should wear VA Tech colors in some way.

If anyone can find documented proof of this, that would be great, as I would like to bring the idea up to managers at the baseball stadium.

No,they're telling EVERYONE to wear Maroon and Orange on Friday. A very stupid idea, if you ask me.

I want know know what the is your problem?

You care more about anti-prepish acts and banning Myspace, than 30 people that were innocently killed relatively close to your house. Get your freaking priories straight. Serouisly, ehy do you care about preps so much that you launch a message board crusade against them.

[Mingjai]

I guess the Houston Dynamo are trying to cash in on this too

Houston to wear special jerseys for VT

Houston must be at least 1000 miles from Blacksburg. Why would Houston Dynamo want to do something to honor the victims?

I see it as a soccer team that was moved by the tragedy and wants to do something within its power to raise money for a good cause. Many people, myself included, were shocked by the events at VT, but how many of us are willing to ante up and demonstrate how bad we really feel?

I'm willing to bet that Houston has many players on its roster from the soccer hotbed of Virginia.

EDIT: Tony and Wilbon were unanimously complementary of the Nats move just now on PTI.

[leopard88]

I guess the Houston Dynamo are trying to cash in on this too

Houston to wear special jerseys for VT

Houston must be at least 1000 miles from Blacksburg. Why would Houston Dynamo want to do something to honor the victims?

I see it as a soccer team that was moved by the tragedy and wants to do something within its power to raise money for a good cause. Many people, myself included, were shocked by the events at VT, but how many of us are willing to ante up and demonstrate how bad we really feel?

I'm willing to bet that Houston has many players on its roster from the soccer hotbed of Virginia.

EDIT: Tony and Wilbon were unanimously complementary of the Nats move just now on PTI.

I actually agree with you wholeheartedly. The was supposed to represent sarcasm.

For the record, when I saw the Nats on TV with the Tech hats, I made a point of changing the channel to show my wife when I went upstairs because I thought it was a very classy gesture.

[Jigga]

I guess the Houston Dynamo are trying to cash in on this too

Houston to wear special jerseys for VT

I live 30 min from VT. My sister in law goes to VT and lived on the same floor as this nut who killed everyone. She could have very easily been one of the victims but thank god she skipped class that day. She has been a nervous wreck since this because if she would have went to class that monday, she would have been outside of norris hall when the shootings occurred. To read this trash that has been posted today makes me freaking sick.

I have never in my life the time I have been on this board seen such petty and insensitive posts. I have been crying and mourning over this since Monday and some of you think that its a GD joke. Have some GD respect for these people please!

Ladies and Gentlemen. THAT is perspective. Learn from it. It's not about the (G)Nats. It's not about the hats. It's about the victims. What the team did was wonderful. What that fan did was wonderful. It's not going to change one thing about what happened, it's not going to heal a wound, but damn it, it showed that a bunch of people give a :censored:, and that's good enough for me.

[powersurge]

I just hope that this thread doesn't completely veer off topic and turn into an ugly and non sensical battle of words.

It is a horrible tragedy indeed. Noone can deny that.....but this is a sports logo community. Lets get back to talking about sports logos and uniforms and stop slandering each other. Nothing positive comes from what I've been reading on the last couple of pages. Its actually kind of sad to think that so many innocent people died and here we are shooting jabs at each other trying to validate our opposing points and critizing other people's tributes or forms expressing grief and sorrow. Is THIS the tribute we came up with?