Former Colts Brandon Stokley stops universal idiot Brandon Marshall from doing something dumb

Brandon Stokley will always be a Colt, and he will always be one of my favorite players. Last night, he helped Denver win their shootout over the Browns as much as Jay Cutler did. How? He stopped known idiot Brandon Marshall from making a politically themed TD celebration with 75 seconds left to play. I personally have nothing against the overall tone of Marshall's celebration idea, but he is paid to win football games, not make political statements. Had he done that celebration, he'd have lost that game for his team. Broncos fans should kiss the ground Brandon Stokley walks on.

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There were good intentions behind it, but it’s not worth a 15 yard penalty.

The King of anti-fail.

by KingRichard on Nov 7, 2008 12:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I didn’t see it … what happened ?? I mean i can try and piece it together, but what was his celebration going to be ??

"Ryno for President 08"

by ClarkFan44 on Nov 7, 2008 12:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Answer

Marshall wanted to make a political statement about racial unity post-Election. This is admirable, but as KingRichard said, not worth a potential game killing penalty.

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by BigBlueShoe on Nov 7, 2008 12:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The Fanhouse post linked has video

Shonn Greene for Heisman
140 yards per game
6.3 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Nov 7, 2008 12:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

ESPN

I was watching ESPN earlier and they had a poll they were taking about whether Stokely should have stopped Marshall from his celebration? What???? Are you frickin’ kidding me? I couldn’t believe how stupid the whole premise of that poll was. Of course Stokely did the right thing. This is a football game. If Marshall wants to get into politics, fine. But, in a football game with the outcome on the line? How completely bone-chillingly stupid can you get! And ESPN is stupid for even asking that idiotic question.

by Ayrshire on Nov 7, 2008 12:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

ESPN

They wanted the celebration because it is great TV. They could give a fuck about the actual game. See Tony Kornheiser.

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by BigBlueShoe on Nov 7, 2008 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not sure if he would have lost the game for his team

Cleveland would have been 15 yards closer to the endzone. You can’t say they would’ve scored a touchdown had they been 15 yards closer. But I definitely agree with the sentiment of the post.

by Jay Cutler's Barber on Nov 7, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

politics and sports

Even if the game was not on the line, a political-inspired celebration is a bad idea. I’m sure that almost half the fans at that stadium are sick about the outcome of the presidential election……no need to take a non-political stage like a football field and use it for something like that and effectively rub their noses in it.

by Ayrshire on Nov 7, 2008 2:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Exactly.

Football is a distraction from life, anyways. I know that’s one of the reasons I enjoy it…I get to “check out” of reality for a few hours….

Politics has no place in sports.

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Nov 7, 2008 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Exception

This is one of those special political moments where it could be celebrated.

http://naptownsfinest.com

by Colts Homer on Nov 7, 2008 4:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Disagree

Politics does have a place in sports, but it has to be the right place.

When Jesse Owens won in Munich in 1936 he totally stuck it to the Nazi party and was proud of it. Sadly he came come to an America that made him drink out of seperate water fountains and who segregated their military.

Poltics and sports can have powerful and progressive impacts, but again it has to be done the right way and at the right time. Usually that means making your statement AFTER you have won.

by MasterRWayne on Nov 7, 2008 4:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

After the win

is fine. But, not during the game. If it’s after the win, at least I can turn if off. And, that player better be prepared to alienate half his fan base.

by Ayrshire on Nov 7, 2008 4:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I don't think it was a gesture that would have alienated people

but I’m not on the side that would have been alienated so I can’t say for sure.

What’s wrong with a little unity?

Shonn Greene for Heisman
140 yards per game
6.3 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA

by shake n bake on Nov 7, 2008 4:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

There's nothing wrong with unity

And, I hope our country gets more unified in time. Not terribly likely though, with a two-party system, and two completely different schools of thought when it comes to running the country. However, there’s a time and a place for everything. A sporting event is not the place. And, a couple of days after the election is not the time. And, my guess is that all the people who were on the other side of the political fence would probably not feel too unified by that potential display by Marshall.

by Ayrshire on Nov 7, 2008 5:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sucks For Them, But

Obama is the president-elect, and it is time to support him. No need to be alienated.

http://naptownsfinest.com

by Colts Homer on Nov 7, 2008 10:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Easier said than done

That’s like the Colts getting beaten in the AFC championship game by the Steelers and then having the Steeler fans expect Colts fans to get ‘united’ behind their Steelers. After all, we’re all in the AFC? Sorry, isn’t going to happen. It’s one thing to support the president and hope he does a good job. Just keep the political celebrations out of football! It’s a friggin’ football game for God’s sake!

by Ayrshire on Nov 8, 2008 3:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

One thing to get unified on

is a major ass-whipping by the Colts on the Steelers this weekend!

by Ayrshire on Nov 7, 2008 5:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I second that motion!

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Nov 7, 2008 5:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I want to see the glove next Sunday

when the game is not on the line. I’m a McCain guy, but I completely agree with the man and love the idea.

Let's go Colts!

by AJforAZ on Nov 7, 2008 10:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Not so political

I understand that the idea stems from Obama being elected, but the glove was meant to signify how far we’ve come as a country in terms of race discrimination. Of course, I understand it’s about Obama and that Marshall is clearly a supporter. I just think that the event he wanted to symbolize is someone of mixed race becoming president of a country that has the history of ours. I know some people don’t want this kind of thing in sports at all but for a guy getting paid that much, paying a small fine (and doing it when the game isn’t close) is more than worth it to make your statement. Don’t think you can blame him other than for the timing

by psvirsky on Nov 8, 2008 12:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

The timing

That is what people are ragging in for.

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by BigBlueShoe on Nov 8, 2008 10:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

the timing was absolutely retarded and I’m glad that A) we have no one on our team who would pull that sort of stuff and B) if we did, our veterans and Dungy would make sure it wouldn’t happen

by psvirsky on Nov 8, 2008 11:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs