News of the weird

*Blearchie* · 09-29-2005

http://www.nbc4i.com/footballfridayn...85/detail.html

I'd have to see this to believe it...

*Taleren Bloodsong* · 09-29-2005

i read this the other day, since this is a local media outlet here. The ref that told him he couldn't play because he was out of uniform should be fired, and he should sue their asses off for discrimination.

It IS a true story though if you don't believe it. It's been all over the media here.

*Blearchie* · 09-29-2005

*nod*

I heard they wouldn't let the guy play because he didn't have on shoes and kneepads. The coach just sat there and said where would he wear em???

The tid bits I heard said the guy wrestles and does shot put too.

I just can't imagine running down the field on your hands to block for a punt return. Damn!

*Taleren Bloodsong* · 09-29-2005

The refs wouldn't let him play because he didn't have Thigh Pads, Kneepads, or shoes. Their reasoning was he wasn't in a proper uniform. They said later, they made the decision because they didn't want him to get hurt, but like that's their decision to make.

DiscW · 09-29-2005

Quote:

The officials said Martin was violating a rule that requires players to wear shoes, thigh pads and knee pads... "They did not want to see him get hurt."

Lets think about that one shall we? They're worried he might get hurt cause he's not wearing the proper protective equipment. For his legs. Which he has none.

karmon shadowstalker · 09-29-2005

Jim abbott pitched without a left? hand.

although I imagine not having legs is a bit more of a handicap.

at least he'll never have to go through breakdowns and gassers.

Londreigh · 09-29-2005

More on Bobby Martin:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mul...1.html?cnn=yes

Been trying to dig up an url for Victor Rosario's softball team, the One Arm Bandits, but not having luck. (maybe they don't play anymore?):
http://www.sonypictures.com/tv/shows...e/ep_213b.html

09-29-2005	#1
Blearchie Sports Board Moderator Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 704 vCash: 1000	News of the weird http://www.nbc4i.com/footballfridayn...85/detail.html I'd have to see this to believe it... __________________

09-29-2005	#2
Taleren Bloodsong Sports Board Moderator Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Columbus, OH Party: Democrat Posts: 3,651 vCash: 1150	i read this the other day, since this is a local media outlet here. The ref that told him he couldn't play because he was out of uniform should be fired, and he should sue their asses off for discrimination. It IS a true story though if you don't believe it. It's been all over the media here. __________________

09-29-2005	#3
Blearchie Sports Board Moderator Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 704 vCash: 1000	nod I heard they wouldn't let the guy play because he didn't have on shoes and kneepads. The coach just sat there and said where would he wear em??? The tid bits I heard said the guy wrestles and does shot put too. I just can't imagine running down the field on your hands to block for a punt return. Damn! __________________

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Taleren Bloodsong Sports Board Moderator Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Columbus, OH Party: Democrat Posts: 3,651 vCash: 1150	The refs wouldn't let him play because he didn't have Thigh Pads, Kneepads, or shoes. Their reasoning was he wasn't in a proper uniform. They said later, they made the decision because they didn't want him to get hurt, but like that's their decision to make. __________________

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karmon shadowstalker New user Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 15 vCash: 1000	Jim abbott pitched without a left? hand. although I imagine not having legs is a bit more of a handicap. at least he'll never have to go through breakdowns and gassers.

09-29-2005	#7
Londreigh Loves to Cruise Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 107 vCash: 1000	More on Bobby Martin: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mul...1.html?cnn=yes Been trying to dig up an url for Victor Rosario's softball team, the One Arm Bandits, but not having luck. (maybe they don't play anymore?): http://www.sonypictures.com/tv/shows...e/ep_213b.html

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