Montana's Anderson looking good.

[CDAGRIZ]

That said, if indeed it is proven that he is a Montana kid, then by law you MUST root for him. I believe it's in the CFR's somewhere. Basically says thou shalt root for and never against a Montana kid and/or Montana team regardless of your/their current location, team fandom, or familial makeup. Not physically and emotionally rooting for a Montana kid/team is stictly prohibited and punishable by egriz jail time or at the very least, the angst of many an egriz poster who believe you should burn in hell for such indiscretions. Be careful. Make good decisions.

If you're not from Butte or within a close proximity to Butte can you really even call yourself a Montanan?

You can, but the Buttites will parachute in and head you off at the pass. Also, do NOT, under any circumstances, for any reason, tell them it was cold where you live. You’ll hear a 35 minute story about how it was -57 in Butte on the Fourth of July and they all wore shorts and tank tops.

 

[poorgriz]

you fell for the russian propaganda. if a kid from montana is not from a strong family, or at least a good family, is not a hard-nosed bring your lunch pail to work kind of guy, you don't have to root for him (or her). look at it this way - montana families are by necessity strong, or at least good. if a family lives in montana yet is not strong, or at least good, then something's going to be wrong with their children, and you don't have to root for them. remember, "montana strong!"

addendum, i just read the post above and realized i forgot "high character guy" as part of the requirement. again, though, it goes back to being from a strong family, which by necessity will create high character guys.

There was a time not long ago that motor height mattered more than character height. Luckily, piecing everything in this thread together, this kid appears to be the biggest, fastest, highest motor and character guy in the history of the game. We just need to determine where he was raised to come to a conclusion on (1) Toughness, and (2) Rooting Obligation.

Now I'm really confused. I though the order of height importance was: family roots, character, then motor?

 

[CDAGRIZ]

There was a time not long ago that motor height mattered more than character height. Luckily, piecing everything in this thread together, this kid appears to be the biggest, fastest, highest motor and character guy in the history of the game. We just need to determine where he was raised to come to a conclusion on (1) Toughness, and (2) Rooting Obligation.

Now I'm really confused. I though the order of height importance was: family roots, character, then motor?

No. If your family roots are high, they aren't very strong. You're thinking of family roots depth. The deeper the better. Either way, it's after character and motor.

 

[mthoopsfan]

Now I'm really confused. I though the order of height importance was: family roots, character, then motor?

No. If your family roots are high, they aren't very strong. You're thinking of family roots depth. The deeper the better. Either way, it's after character and motor.

Where would you rate looking good getting off the bus?

 

[AZGrizFan]

No. If your family roots are high, they aren't very strong. You're thinking of family roots depth. The deeper the better. Either way, it's after character and motor.

Where would you rate looking good getting off the bus?

Personally that's always ranked very high for me in my detailed evaluation of strengths and weaknesses. Ear buds a major plus....

 

[garizzalies]

it was -57 in Butte on the Fourth of July and they all wore shorts and tank tops.

It’s true. I remember throwing the fireworks right in the bon fire and exploding. You couldn’t light them off. Basically the most caveman-like party you can imagine.

And they are not called Buttians or Buttites
They are Butte-Americans

 

[CDAGRIZ]

No. If your family roots are high, they aren't very strong. You're thinking of family roots depth. The deeper the better. Either way, it's after character and motor.

Where would you rate looking good getting off the bus?

I have to disagree with AZ above. I personally prefer players who care very little about their appearance. Ear buds on the bus? You should be in full pads, chinstrap, fastened, and studying the playpamphlet.

 

[CDAGRIZ]

it was -57 in Butte on the Fourth of July and they all wore shorts and tank tops.

It’s true. I remember throwing the fireworks right in the bon fire and exploding. You couldn’t light them off. Basically the most caveman-like party you can imagine.

And they are not called Buttians or Buttites
They are Butte-Americans

You must've been at a party on the outskirts of town. Uptown they light them straight out of their hands.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Where would you rate looking good getting off the bus?

I have to disagree with AZ above. I personally prefer players who care very little about their appearance. Ear buds on the bus? You should be in full pads, chinstrap, fastened, and studying the playpamphlet.

yeah? What you fuckin' know, D'Annunzio?

 

[garizzalies]

It’s true. I remember throwing the fireworks right in the bon fire and exploding. You couldn’t light them off. Basically the most caveman-like party you can imagine.

And they are not called Buttians or Buttites
They are Butte-Americans

You must've been at a party on the outskirts of town. Uptown they light them straight out of their hands.

You got me there. In fact, this year they passed a new ordinance limiting the the festivities to 10 days instead of the usual 14, I believe. Swear to god. Too many kids (especially miniature Walker-villains) launching bottle rockets from their pee holes and Roman candle rimshots

 

[argh!]

Where would you rate looking good getting off the bus?

Personally that's always ranked very high for me in my detailed evaluation of strengths and weaknesses. Ear buds a major plus....

...but not as important as having good bud. for one's health. trust me.

 

[Bear Spray]

https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-hype-out-of-control-after-russell-wilson-trade-plus-five-nfl-draft-prosp

he must have picked the right events to compete in as he has gotten lots of press.

Sports Illustrated has him at #72, early 3rd round - 7 LB in the draft. But what do those losers know?

 

[mthoopsfan]

https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-hype-out-of-control-after-russell-wilson-trade-plus-five-nfl-draft-prosp

he must have picked the right events to compete in as he has gotten lots of press.

Sports Illustrated has him at #72, early 3rd round - 7 LB in the draft. But what do those losers know?

They apparently know he won’t be a 2d round choice, as some Cat fans have insisted.

 

[AZGrizFan]

https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-hype-out-of-control-after-russell-wilson-trade-plus-five-nfl-draft-prosp

he must have picked the right events to compete in as he has gotten lots of press.

Sports Illustrated has him at #72, early 3rd round - 7 LB in the draft. But what do those losers know?

I’ll take the over. Way over.

 

[Grizbeer]

Where would you rate looking good getting off the bus?

I have to disagree with AZ above. I personally prefer players who care very little about their appearance. Ear buds on the bus? You should be in full pads, chinstrap, fastened, and studying the playpamphlet.

i’m calling straight bullshit on this. Anyone from a good family spent their time on the bus spent their time opening then closing the clasp on their lunchbox. Then eating 1but not both of their baloney sandwiches. Getting off the bus all eyes are on that lunchbox with the second sandwich and applesauce.

 

[CDAGRIZ]

I have to disagree with AZ above. I personally prefer players who care very little about their appearance. Ear buds on the bus? You should be in full pads, chinstrap, fastened, and studying the playpamphlet.

i’m calling straight bullshit on this. Anyone from a good family spent their time on the bus spent their time opening then closing the clasp on their lunchbox. Then eating 1but not both of their baloney sandwiches. Getting off the bus all eyes are on that lunchbox with the second sandwich and applesauce.

Applesauce is for winners, and winners study the playpamphlet. Pudding cup Friday is optional depending on work ethic M-Th. It’s Strong Family 101.

 

[AZGrizFan]

i’m calling straight bullshit on this. Anyone from a good family spent their time on the bus spent their time opening then closing the clasp on their lunchbox. Then eating 1but not both of their baloney sandwiches. Getting off the bus all eyes are on that lunchbox with the second sandwich and applesauce.

Applesauce is for winners, and winners study the playpamphlet. Pudding cup Friday is optional depending on work ethic M-Th. It’s Strong Family 101.

Tuna. The real Butte America tough ones ate warm tuna sandwiches that had been sitting in their lunchbox all day. Proved their toughness by beating salmonella.

 

[CDAGRIZ]

Applesauce is for winners, and winners study the playpamphlet. Pudding cup Friday is optional depending on work ethic M-Th. It’s Strong Family 101.

Tuna. The real Butte America tough ones ate warm tuna sandwiches that had been sitting in their lunchbox all day. Proved their toughness by beating salmonella.

I’m a dunce. You’re correct, as always. The ones who stomached the egg salad that was sitting all afternoon in the back deck of mom’s Datsun 240z became legends. My wife is the daughter of Vietnamese refugees (who undoubtedly ate unspeakable things) prides herself on her ability to eat anything, but Ol’ Ironsides would blush at the kinds of things Butte Tough kids ate.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Tuna. The real Butte America tough ones ate warm tuna sandwiches that had been sitting in their lunchbox all day. Proved their toughness by beating salmonella.

I’m a dunce. You’re correct, as always. The ones who stomached the egg salad that was sitting all afternoon in the back deck of mom’s Datsun 240z became legends. My wife is the daughter of Vietnamese refugees (who undoubtedly ate unspeakable things) prides herself on her ability to eat anything, but Ol’ Ironsides would blush at the kinds of things Butte Tough kids ate.

Egg salad was an acceptable substitute to prove your toughness. It (and the aforementioned tuna) are the modern day equivalents of the ol’ miners going to work with a pastie in their lunchboxes.

 

[argh!]

Tuna. The real Butte America tough ones ate warm tuna sandwiches that had been sitting in their lunchbox all day. Proved their toughness by beating salmonella.

I’m a dunce. You’re correct, as always. The ones who stomached the egg salad that was sitting all afternoon in the back deck of mom’s Datsun 240z became legends. My wife is the daughter of Vietnamese refugees (who undoubtedly ate unspeakable things) prides herself on her ability to eat anything, but Ol’ Ironsides would blush at the kinds of things Butte Tough kids ate.

back in 'nam... boy to i miss travelling.