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Post by flojo on Jan 3, 2023 8:00:13 GMT -6
They were also reporting that the Bills were in the locker room for hours after the game was called, the press wasn’t allowed near them but Joe Burrow and the other Bengals captains were going in to check on the Bills. There have been so many reports of pure humanity and empathy from the teams and players. It’s really nice to see.
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Post by Pizzaslut on Jan 3, 2023 8:07:15 GMT -6
I could not imagine what those players are going through on both sidelines. That's pretty traumatic to watch. This is probably the scariest thing I've seen in sports. Ryan Shazier and Eric LeGrand is right up there but this is just different.
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Post by RajahMD on Jan 3, 2023 8:19:31 GMT -6
I had the game on long after it got cancelled and they were talking about the injury. They had some older players on and they were talking about horrible injuries they saw on the field. One said that 20 years ago, they would have given players smelling salts and told them to get back in the game. So the one positive he saw is that players are now able to say they won’t play and there’s an environment where they feel comfortable saying it. So, it’s awful that the NFL wanted to keep the game going but it sounds like the players see changes within the organization. I’ll see if I can find the interview. Smae. Just couldn't turn it off. Kept hoping they would break in with good news. I'm so thankful that both coaches put their teams first. I cannot imagine how traumatic that was for all of them, especially the Bills players. One teammate, Stefon Diggs, went to the hospital last night. Had to argue with a cop running security to let him in. Glad they finally let him. Those teammates are like family, particularly during the season.
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Post by RajahMD on Jan 3, 2023 8:21:20 GMT -6
A little positive news - I read Damar’s charity toy drive that he puts on yearly has raised over $3M since last night. Reportedly only had about 3k before last night. Truly amazing, especially the large number of unique donors (over 130k last I checked). Also amazing that it reached over 3 million with no donation greater than 5.5k. ETA: Now over 3.5 million!
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Post by Taitai on Jan 3, 2023 8:23:52 GMT -6
Malcom Gladwell has gradually convinced me over the years that American football is just not a good sport to support (especially on the college level), given how terrible it can be for players’ health. After living on the other side of the world and not watching much for about a decade, I’ve noticed that when I come back to the states and see a game on TV, my initial reaction is - “ugh, that’s so violent and someone is going to get hurt.” Interesting that I never felt that way when I was growing up and watching games every weekend with family/friends.
I really hope that Damar Hamlin will make a full recovery. So sad.
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Post by Cher on Jan 3, 2023 8:42:01 GMT -6
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Pizzaslut
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Post by Pizzaslut on Jan 3, 2023 8:50:10 GMT -6
Ugh Cher I can't believe they are still around your vicinity. I hope they catch them and I am SO GLAD you are all safe after they tried to get in.
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Post by shadows on Jan 3, 2023 8:56:44 GMT -6
I'm sorry, Cher . That is so scary.
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Post by RajahMD on Jan 3, 2023 9:16:24 GMT -6
Cher I am so sorry that you had to relive your trauma seeing that video. I hope that video brings them closer to finding the culprits, and eventually peace of mind for you. Sending you lots of hugs lady.
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Post by brux on Jan 3, 2023 9:21:09 GMT -6
How scary to "run into" the same guys again, Cher . And my gosh, I'm super thankful that asshole pled guilty, shadows
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Post by flojo on Jan 3, 2023 9:27:54 GMT -6
Ugh, I’m so sorry Cher. I hope they catch those bastards ASAP.
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Post by sassafras83 on Jan 3, 2023 9:30:08 GMT -6
How scary Cher! I’m so sorry they are still out there and you had to see that. You posting your story is what finally made me get off my ass and get some security cameras. So thank you for sharing, despite it being scary and hard to talk about.
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Post by Yogurt on Jan 3, 2023 9:34:41 GMT -6
I'm sorry you had to relive that Cher. ❤
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Post by goldenbird on Jan 3, 2023 9:37:11 GMT -6
I'm so sorry Cher. I hope they catch the fuckers.
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Cher
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Post by Cher on Jan 3, 2023 9:48:12 GMT -6
How scary Cher! I’m so sorry they are still out there and you had to see that. You posting your story is what finally made me get off my ass and get some security cameras. So thank you for sharing, despite it being scary and hard to talk about. And I’ll tell you what I learned from hiring so many security consultants. Security cameras are nice but they don’t deter or do much beyond let you see it after the fact. The number one thing to get is glass break for your security systems. Most people don’t get it and thieves use that to their advantage. Get a non-moveable safe for valuables or put them somewhere other than a closet/drawers. Don’t leave your car keys out in the open.
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Post by lucylou on Jan 3, 2023 9:54:09 GMT -6
Cher 7pm?? How freaking ballsy. I’m so sorry you’re having to see it again.
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Post by lucylou on Jan 3, 2023 9:54:50 GMT -6
Cincinati had their stadium and skies lit up blue last night which warmed my heart.
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Post by motherofdachshunds on Jan 3, 2023 10:05:02 GMT -6
OMG Cher I have chills just reading that. How scary.
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Post by willow on Jan 3, 2023 10:09:24 GMT -6
Malcom Gladwell has gradually convinced me over the years that American football is just not a good sport to support (especially on the college level), given how terrible it can be for players’ health. After living on the other side of the world and not watching much for about a decade, I’ve noticed that when I come back to the states and see a game on TV, my initial reaction is - “ugh, that’s so violent and someone is going to get hurt.” Interesting that I never felt that way when I was growing up and watching games every weekend with family/friends. I really hope that Damar Hamlin will make a full recovery. So sad. I hung on far too long because of how ingrained in my routine and life the NFL was. I’d watched every weekend since I was like 6 and was in a FF league for 15 years. Then when the pandemic hit, I just kind of reorganized my brain priorities and I’d been hating the NFL for a while but still wanted to support my team. After that I just stopped watching and paying attention, joking that I’ll watch the SB again if the Vikings ever make it (which, LOL). There is just so much bad about the organization. I can’t stomach it anymore.
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Post by tinyjoys on Jan 3, 2023 10:51:23 GMT -6
Ken Block, a rally driver, passed away yesterday in a snow mobile accident.
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Post by Bookshelves on Jan 3, 2023 10:51:37 GMT -6
Wow Cher, I hope this will finally be what it takes for them to be caught and put away.
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Post by armpants on Jan 3, 2023 11:22:42 GMT -6
Holy shit Cher. I hope they get these guys.
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Post by Cher on Jan 3, 2023 12:14:10 GMT -6
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Post by willow on Jan 3, 2023 12:14:19 GMT -6
Cher I’m so sorry you had to be triggered like that. I hope this is what gets them caught though. Those motherfuckers.
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Post by Cher on Jan 3, 2023 12:19:05 GMT -6
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Post by SweetPotato on Jan 3, 2023 12:58:02 GMT -6
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Post by klong11 on Jan 3, 2023 13:00:51 GMT -6
Anyone seen any updates on Jeremy Renner's condition?
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Post by loony on Jan 3, 2023 13:04:03 GMT -6
Anyone seen any updates on Jeremy Renner's condition? This is relatively local to me, last I heard he is in the ICU in Reno. Blunt force chest trauma Major leg lacerations Multiple surgeries already/planned
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Post by sewf on Jan 3, 2023 13:10:35 GMT -6
Anyone seen any updates on Jeremy Renner's condition? This is relatively local to me, last I heard he is in the ICU in Reno. Blunt force chest trauma Major leg lacerations Multiple surgeries already/planned When this happened, I immediately thought of you since I knew you were close and had been talking about the storm you got. I wonder if the snow with rain on top had something to do with the accident (if I remember you describing the weather correctly).
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Post by Cher on Jan 3, 2023 13:19:11 GMT -6
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