Besides the fact his outrage and concern is absolutely fabricated (and done for the sole purpose of making money), this is the kind of shit that comes out of it. http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/11/25/roys-anthem-absence-draws-attention/ And that's not the best of it. Read through some of the crap these idiots say. Canzano just whored himself and Brandons right (yes, it's a RIGHT) to not stand in line with his teammates (after saying it wasn't a big deal 10 months ago), for website hits and $$. I think Canzano's hero is McCarthy.
Canzano put this heat on Roy. It's all about (JC's) rep as a journalist and getting his name out there. The Anthem should have been a no-news type of deal. I find the anthem at every sporting even in this country to be LAME! save that shit for the olympics.
Knowing him, he'll pull the "I'm concerned about you" card, and try to spin it as a problem for the reader, and not a mistake/stupid move/dumb thing he did.
We have a winnah. And besides, sending anything to JC just reinforces his bloated sense of self worth and strokes his ego. His ONLY goal is to generate page views and to boost readership of his shitty column and the mostly shitty rag that he works for.
I was at the book store and saw a book called "The Best Sports Writing of 2009" - 400 pages of sports journalism and articles. Canzano wasn't in it. Jus' sayin'
Like the 2nd or third comment in that link....I dont see how Roy's "moment" cant be 30sec before or 30sec after the National Anthem. He can have it both ways! Next question if it hasnt been asked already....When did he start skiping out on the National Anthem before his bball games? College? HS?
I'm assuming these ignorant comments are mostly from citizens of "less-developed" states like Mississippi and Georgia, oh and I see one from California....
The ironic part is that Roy will end up standing at attention for our national anthem 1000 more times than the nut jobs calling him a terrorist. I am guessing he already has done it 500 hundred more times than you or I.
Oh, please. EVERY professional athelete hears the national anthem on a regular basis by virtue of their profession. It comes with the territory. You might as well argue that criminals have more respect for the laws of this country because they spend more time in a courtroom than most Americans. By choosing to reject a public display of respect for the flag, Roy is making a much louder statement than anything he has ever done in his career up to this point. It's a blatant disrespect for this country and the troops who fought and died for our flag.
So Shooter, did this change your opinion of Brandon Roy? I'm guessing (from your avatar) that he was one of, if not your favorite current player. Is he in your outhouse now? Just wondering. For the record, I think its a dumb thing to do, but its really not that big of a deal at all. He probably should find another time before the game to get in a prayer.
It wasn't like Roy was publicizing it. You can thank Canzano for that. You never voiced this concern before you read the Canzano piece so it kind of shows that it wasn't that big of a deal. Canzano is the one who has made it a big deal. Standing for the national anthem is purely symbolic. You are sounding almost fascist and communist and Obama-like to DEMAND that he stand for the national anthem. Respect my authoritan! I always stand for the national anthem. Sometimes I do it out of respect and am "feeling" the moment of patriotism, and other times frankly I do it so as to not stick out. It is easier to do what everyone else does. If we just let this issue die (i.e. quit talking about it) it won't be that big of a deal. I suppose you next will demand that he wear a flag pin on his jersey.
I'm tired of you bringing up how he is disrespecting veterans and troops who fought for his freedom! Did you serve? Did you make the sacrifice? If so, good for you. I in fact did. And what I went through and learned is that people are free to do what they want. That's what makes this country so special. Quit shoving this bullshit down peoples throats! As a vet, YOU are starting to offend and piss me off!
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to "THE" HCP again. You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to "THE" HCP again. You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to "THE" HCP again.
