Having one off-year after two national championships is the worst feeling in the world. I think suicide is a viable response.

Going down on 5-30 men shows a lack of effort and pride...it's frustrating to women like me.
--JennaJ6969

"Complaining about a two-time national champion that lost most of its best players to the NBA shows a lack of patience and gratitude... it's frustrating." -- BrazilThrill

(Re: jonparker426)

Working 9-5 and battling the patriarchy is no way to make a living - FamousTittiesfor$1000

Being down in my basement blogging and being told I'm a loser shows a lack of intelligence and respect...it's frustrating.
-boohoo

"Being down $4300 to a 3-5 diamond girl shows a lack of discretion and pride... it's damaging." --Client9

"Not being able to close the deal at last call with an obvious 4 or 5 shows a lack of effort and pride."--beergoggles

"Knowing that 30-5 and and 16-15 result in different answers shows a lack of intelligence and aptitude...it's frustrating."

--NCAAMathTutor

NO RACK OF EFFOLT OR PLIDE!

/Hines Ward

Being down with the Three 6 Mafia has shows me how how it is out there for a pimp...hard
-stayfly

Being shelled 24-7 by the Kaiser and living in a shit-and-rat-filled trench is wreaking havoc with my pride and effort.

--AllQwtWstrnFrt

What a stupid comment.

- BCostasSweaterVest

Actually, jonparker426, it shows a lack of talent.

Being down 17-14 to a 10-6 team shows a lack of ability to catch an easy INT. It's still frustrating as hell.

--ASamuelenjoyPhilly426

Being commenter #17 on LeBatard's latest column shows that you're an idiot...it's idiotic.

--2ShortDwarf

(Re: bloggers)

"Getting beat down 30-3 against a Rangers team shows a lack of effort and pride ... but it's expected." -- angeloshater97

Being down two kings against a gay uncle and a Whoopi-Goldberg-sounding hyena shows a lack of effort in the pride...it's the circle of life. -nalanimous

@Lindsay Lohans Left Boob: +1

Going 0-1 and striking out against 10-15 Paul Maholm shows a lack of plate discipline and the strike zone.
-bcrystalhater

Being down against 0.9987 Swiss francs shows a lack of effort and pride ... it's frustrating." -- usainvestor1776

Being 30 grand in the hole results in a lack of thumbs and kneecaps...it's painful.

-DegnrteGmblr

Jonparker. Sounds like Spitzer's chauffeur's radio handle.

"Reing rown 30-5 ragainst a 16-15 ream rhows a rack of reffort and ride ... rit's rustrating." -Scooby Doo

@tater:Being down in my basement blogging and being told I'm a loser shows a lack of intelligence and respect...it's frustrating.
-boohoo

+1

Being down against a Team Buckeroo Banzai shows a lack of effort and pride ... it's frustrating. -- jonbigbooty

"Being down 30-5 against a 16-15 team shows that the Florida Gators suck ... it's really not a friggin' complicated equation."
--poorBillyD

Having 5-30 different black men per day recognized as me hurts my pride...it's frustrating. -MLawrence426

I hate the fact my team has only won two National Titles in basketball and one National Title in Football in the course of 23 months. It is downright embarassing.

"It's frustrating. It's frustrating. It's frustrating. It's fruuuusss..." -- Popo

Being down 22 feet in a well for 2-3 days shows a lack of parental responsibility...it's frustrating.

-babyjess1987

We've always been down. -- 311omaha

"Being down 30-5 against a 16-15 team shows more effort and pride than usual... it's encouraging." -- NJITfan4eva

Being assigned only three whore diamonds out of a possible six shows a lack of effort and pride on Candice's part...it's frustrating. -Kristendoesn'tspitzer

Being down 9 and 8 to a guy who can't drive shows a lack of effort and pride...it's frustrating.
-SAmes

Being down at 5'7" against 5'11" bloggers instills a lack of respect and perspective ... it's frustrating. - - LaterSuked

"At least Spurrier will win the Kentucky Derby, Affirmed."

/Dee Mirich

@Wyshynski: "Its pronounced, 'Boo-tay' Jon Bigbootay!"

+1 for obscure movie reference

"Jonparker426's sports and political commentary show a lack of pride and effort...it's predictable." billbradley.448

@Tebow2007: +1 for Mad Ants avatar!!!

"Being 'round 305 at the age of 15-16 shows a lack of dietary discipline... it's fattening." --hmangold426

Being a featured commenter on ESPN.com shows a lack of intelligence......which we thank you for.-Deadspin

Not doubling down a $305 bet against a dealer's 15 or 16 shows a lack of effort and pride... and it's more than frustrating if some random tourist hits while playing third base.

-APNDR4470

@The Fan's Attic aka Client No. 11: You said it, man. Fuck us.

Also, I am humbled by my first appearance as a featured reply. I'd like to thank the members of the Academy, and Rick of course, and a shout-out to my Philly homeboy The Balls. Free Tibet!

@UeckersEats: What about John Smallberries?