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Mayweather by unanimous decision
Whippet <drew@technologist.com>: May 02 09:55PM -0700
Floyd just too slippery for Pac. Escapes the ropes as one commentator put it "like an otter slipping out of a tub of Nutella".
Will this be enough to put boxing back on the map?
I think not. Pretty bloodless stuff.
jdeluise <jdeluise@gmail.com>: May 02 09:02PM -0800
> put it "like an otter slipping out of a tub of Nutella".
> Will this be enough to put boxing back on the map? I think not.
> Pretty bloodless stuff.
I noticed Agassi and Graf in the audience.
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Madrid - Djok withdrawing ?
Court_1 <olympia0000@yahoo.com>: May 02 01:25PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 12:06:26 AM UTC-4, Patrick Kehoe wrote:
> > Lol. Well, I don't think he was that extreme. What was that SI Cover statement that he never forgave ? The champion that nobody cares about ?
> My wife and I travelled throughout South East Asia in 1991 (she's orginally from Singapore) and country after country, in the sports stores, it seemed there was only ONE tennis player on posters and it was Lendl... I seem to remember ONE Becker poster... But Lendl's image was everywhere... and for golf it was Seve Ballesteros...
> P
It tells you everything you need to know about South East Asia if they could revere that cardboard robot Lendl of all players. Sheesh.
Shakes <kvcshake@gmail.com>: May 02 01:44PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 1:25:01 PM UTC-7, Court_1 wrote:
> > My wife and I travelled throughout South East Asia in 1991 (she's orginally from Singapore) and country after country, in the sports stores, it seemed there was only ONE tennis player on posters and it was Lendl... I seem to remember ONE Becker poster... But Lendl's image was everywhere... and for golf it was Seve Ballesteros...
> > P
> It tells you everything you need to know about South East Asia if they could revere that cardboard robot Lendl of all players. Sheesh.
Why not ? He was quite successful, a dedicated professional, very disciplined in his private (and professional) life. I think he was quite a good role model, esp. comparing him to Mac, Connors, Becker etc. He was dull, but he carried himself quite well otherwise.
What does it tell about SE Asia that they were fans of Lendl ? That they respect good role models, I believe.
Court_1 <olympia0000@yahoo.com>: May 02 02:03PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 4:44:41 PM UTC-4, Shakes wrote:
> Why not ? He was quite successful, a dedicated professional, very disciplined in his private life.
Yeah, he was super disciplined in his private life. He started dating his wife when she was 13! Great discipline! (sarcasm)
> I think he was quite a good role model, esp. comparing him to Mac, Connors, Becker etc. He was dull,
You hit the nail on the head. He was dull. You certainly go for the dull players don't you? ;) It was great that he was very professional and hard working but he had a public personality like my kitchen counter.
> What does it tell about SE Asia that they were fans of Lendl ? That they respect good role models, I believe.
That they like boring tennis players with no style and grace and because of that they must be devoid of personality? ;)
North America had it right when it came to Lendl---Zzzzzzzz! After Borg retired, Lendl sure as hell did not capture my interest much.
Patrick Kehoe <pkehoe@telus.net>: May 02 04:04PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 1:44:41 PM UTC-7, Shakes wrote:
> > It tells you everything you need to know about South East Asia if they could revere that cardboard robot Lendl of all players. Sheesh.
> Why not ? He was quite successful, a dedicated professional, very disciplined in his private (and professional) life. I think he was quite a good role model, esp. comparing him to Mac, Connors, Becker etc. He was dull, but he carried himself quite well otherwise.
> What does it tell about SE Asia that they were fans of Lendl ? That they respect good role models, I believe.
I was never a fan of Lendl myself... but, he certainly was more intelligent than most of the tennis players active in his era OR SPORTS FIGURES GENERALLY REALLY... I used to actually enjoy his quibs and cutting comments to otherwise clueless reporters and interviewers when they got edgy or frankly asked him questions that they wouldn't have ask McEnroe or Connors or Borg... and at the time, you could see his mind almost turning; he must have been thinking, 'what's up with the interrogation?' Yes, he was a bit defensive, and yet, the American media frankly weren't ready, typically, to deal with intelligent athletes... they 'tended' to love it dulled down or comically silly, anything cartoonish and obvious and befitting the caricature of a pro athlete... That's where Bob Costas was a breath of fresh air when he came into broadcasting in the 1980s (though he's shadow of himself now days)... an intelligent and generally thoughtful media presence was very much welcome AND HIS PRESENCE DID shift the typology of sports broadcasters for the better on American TV...
Court_1 <olympia0000@yahoo.com>: May 02 04:57PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 7:04:51 PM UTC-4, Patrick Kehoe wrote:
> Yes, he was a bit defensive, and yet, the American media frankly weren't ready, typically, to deal with intelligent athletes... they 'tended' to love it dulled down or comically silly, anything cartoonish and obvious and befitting the caricature of a pro athlete...
This implies that Lendl as an "intelligent athlete" would be popular today because the American media is ready for that? Think again. Lendl would not be popular (relatively speaking)in any generation for a variety of reasons.
Gracchus <gracchado@gmail.com>: May 02 07:01PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 2:03:48 PM UTC-7, Court_1 wrote:
> North America had it right when it came to Lendl---Zzzzzzzz! After Borg retired, Lendl sure as hell did not capture my interest much.
It is hilarious that you consider Lendl dull but think Borg was exciting. He couldn't even recite "Nothing performs like a Saab" without sounding like a robot.
jdeluise <jdeluise@gmail.com>: May 02 06:06PM -0800
> today because the American media is ready for that? Think again. Lendl
> would not be popular (relatively speaking)in any generation for a
> variety of reasons.
I was a Lendl fan
jdeluise <jdeluise@gmail.com>: May 02 06:08PM -0800
> It is hilarious that you consider Lendl dull but think Borg was
> exciting. He couldn't even recite "Nothing performs like a Saab"
> without sounding like a robot.
Love is blind though...
jdeluise <jdeluise@gmail.com>: May 02 06:10PM -0800
> disciplined in his private (and professional) life. I think he was
> quite a good role model, esp. comparing him to Mac, Connors, Becker
> etc. He was dull, but he carried himself quite well otherwise.
Well, she's a huge fan of Agassi and Nadal, so....
Shakes <kvcshake@gmail.com>: May 02 07:14PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 7:06:36 PM UTC-7, jdeluise wrote:
> > would not be popular (relatively speaking)in any generation for a
> > variety of reasons.
> I was a Lendl fan
As were many others.
Gracchus <gracchado@gmail.com>: May 02 07:21PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 7:14:54 PM UTC-7, Shakes wrote:
> > > variety of reasons.
> > I was a Lendl fan
> As were many others.
I used to root for Mac and Connors when they played him, but the bristly Czech and his acerbic barbs grew on me. I went to see him play Wilander at a tournament in the mid-1990s, and my friends and I were about the only ones cheering for Lendl (Lendl won. I recently found out this was the final meeting between the two).
Shakes <kvcshake@gmail.com>: May 02 07:27PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 7:21:32 PM UTC-7, Gracchus wrote:
> > > I was a Lendl fan
> > As were many others.
> I used to root for Mac and Connors when they played him, but the bristly Czech and his acerbic barbs grew on me. I went to see him play Wilander at a tournament in the mid-1990s, and my friends and I were about the only ones cheering for Lendl (Lendl won. I recently found out this was the final meeting between the two).
Given the fact that he was mostly cheered against wherever he played in N.America, and against nearly most opponents (I know folks who called him a Commie etc.), I think he handled it very well. Never let it get to him, or vented any frustration on the crowds.
Court_1 <olympia0000@yahoo.com>: May 02 07:44PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 10:01:36 PM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:
> On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 2:03:48 PM UTC-7, Court_1 wrote:
> > North America had it right when it came to Lendl---Zzzzzzzz! After Borg retired, Lendl sure as hell did not capture my interest much.
> It is hilarious that you consider Lendl dull but think Borg was exciting. He couldn't even recite "Nothing performs like a Saab" without sounding like a robot.
Yes, Borg was not Mr. Personality but on court he was so cool, calm and graceful how could you not like him? He was the antithesis of that ball-bashing unattractive Czech robot Lendl.
Court_1 <olympia0000@yahoo.com>: May 02 07:45PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 10:06:36 PM UTC-4, jdeluise wrote:
> > would not be popular (relatively speaking)in any generation for a
> > variety of reasons.
> I was a Lendl fan
I will pray for you. :)
Court_1 <olympia0000@yahoo.com>: May 02 07:55PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 10:10:56 PM UTC-4, jdeluise wrote:
> > quite a good role model, esp. comparing him to Mac, Connors, Becker
> > etc. He was dull, but he carried himself quite well otherwise.
> Well, she's a huge fan of Agassi and Nadal, so....
But Borg and Federer are my absolute favorites.
I like the most for various reasons, Borg, Federer, Agassi and Nadal. The rest put me to sleep compared to them.
Guypers <gapp111@gmail.com>: May 02 08:57PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 10:21:32 PM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:
> > > I was a Lendl fan
> > As were many others.
> I used to root for Mac and Connors when they played him, but the bristly Czech and his acerbic barbs grew on me. I went to see him play Wilander at a tournament in the mid-1990s, and my friends and I were about the only ones cheering for Lendl (Lendl won. I recently found out this was the final meeting between the two).
Even his Bengay commercial was awful! Not a very likeable guy?
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Wawrinka "dating"the 18 year old big forehead girl Donna Vekic?
Court_1 <olympia0000@yahoo.com>: May 02 01:19PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 5:47:36 AM UTC-4, Whisper wrote:
> >> she's 18, he's 30! Stan THE MAN!
> > That's not such a big difference in age. LOL. You're only as old as the woman you feel.
> Not when you're older, but 5 years ago she was 13.
And apparently he started "dating" her when she was 17 and he was very married. Seriously, this guy Wawrinka sounds like a real dweeb. Mirka's rancor makes a lot of sense now.
Court_1 <olympia0000@yahoo.com>: May 02 01:43PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 5:52:46 AM UTC-4, Whisper wrote:
> >> Only somebody very young would think 12 years is an enormous age difference. I find that hilarious. But in relative terms, it makes sense. That gap is half a lifetime to a 24-year-old. By the time you're talking 50 vs. 38, things look quite different.
> > True. Interesting that he had married a woman who was 10 years his senior.
> Apparently she 'tricked' him into marriage by getting pregnant.
Oh please! Ever hear of something called a condom? A few years ago that guy would have been lucky to get laid (before the fame from the slam win.) He has a face like a cheese grater.
Gracchus <gracchado@gmail.com>: May 02 06:45PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 1:19:28 PM UTC-7, Court_1 wrote:
> And apparently he started "dating" her when she was 17 and he was very married. Seriously, this guy Wawrinka sounds like a real dweeb. Mirka's rancor makes a lot of sense now.
"Dating" has become such a passé euphemism that it makes me wince, especially in cases like this. He's jamming his gnarled Polish pole into her--end of story. It's not a John Hughes romance, for God's sake.
Court_1 <olympia0000@yahoo.com>: May 02 07:35PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 9:45:22 PM UTC-4, Gracchus wrote:
> On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 1:19:28 PM UTC-7, Court_1 wrote:
> > And apparently he started "dating" her when she was 17 and he was very married. Seriously, this guy Wawrinka sounds like a real dweeb. Mirka's rancor makes a lot of sense now.
> "Dating" has become such a passé euphemism that it makes me wince, especially in cases like this. He's jamming his gnarled Polish pole into her--end of story. It's not a John Hughes romance, for God's sake.
Ha ha ha! Yes exactly. That is why I put the word dating in quotes. They aren't dating, they are schtooping like rabbits! It is not "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
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Whippet <drew@technologist.com>: May 02 01:16PM -0700
> > The hell it does. It reveals more about how Russians like to shoot the shit. But subtleties like that would be lost on Dubya. The guy is a moron.
> But didn't he have better college grades than the current idiot in the WH?
> Max
Dubya graduated from high school?
I guess money will save you from military duty AND get you a degree.
calimero377@gmx.de: May 02 02:22PM -0700
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 10:16:36 PM UTC+2, Whippet wrote:
> > Max
> Dubya graduated from high school?
> I guess money will save you from military duty AND get you a degree.
Wasn't Dubya a jet pilot with the National Guard?
That was definitely more dangerous than 80 % of the assignments those guys had who went to Vietnam.
BTW, what did Bill Clinton and Obama do in the military?
Max
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