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We've always enjoyed David Aldridge; he seems like one of those guys who found his true self once he left ESPN. We appreciate that he keeps the sports for what they are, and knows who he is: He's an information guy, and he's one of the best. But he knows when to step out and make his voice heard when the time comes, and the time has come.
Aldridge's take today on the Sean Taylor story is the best we've seen yet.
Sean Taylor, while no saint, was not a "thug." He didn't grow up in the 'hood. He went to private schools before college. And even if he was a thug - whatever that is - or embraced that culture during one part of his life, that doesn't mean he deserved to die in front of his child and fiancée, in his home, bothering no one.
I'm angry that people cry about Sean Taylor's death because he was an outstanding football player, as if his death has extra meaning because he had great closing speed. This is not about sports. We have buried 200 Sean Taylors in this city this year. We don't know what would have come of their dreams and hopes. They deserve our tears, too, for they may have been anonymous to you, but they weren't to their mothers and fathers, their best friends and lovers, their teachers and mentors.
That David Aldridge is a less ubiquitous presence on our airwaves than Stephen A. Smith is as fierce an indictment of our sports media world as we can imagine.
Time To Stop All The Dying [Philadelphia Inquirer]
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Who put a wig on Scottie Pippen?
Three detained in Ft Myers, FL for the shooting of Sean Taylor
@Chamomiles Davis: your comment deserves the "nightmare fuel" tag.
Plus, he really fills out a pink blouse.
Is this a deleted scene from "White Chicks"?
Aldridge in, Screamin' out -- as soon as Conlin's taken out back behind the barn, the future will look bright for Philly sports journalism.
@Chamomiles Davis:
Sweet Jesus.
what does Lamarcus Aldridge and the Portland Trailblazers have to do with this?
A-Rod likes what he's seeing.
I'm glad that Will felt the need to add "left" to the image name so that we would know which person was, in fact, David Aldridge.
Since when did trannies get their own TV network?
@Tickenest:
It was a veteran anticipatory move, but it didn't stop anyone.
TRANNIES!
Dude, no (well, maybe, but a double-bagger)
@Chamomiles Davis: I thought it was a clip from "I Am Legend", since that's clearly a zombie attacking Will Smith there...
Apparently John Amaechi found a new career in broadcasting.
dude, dude
She's just telling D.A. about that one time when she dated a NBA player and didn't tell him about her little secret...
Jesus, she looks like a wax figure.... of Scottie Pippen in a wig. God, that was funny. @Chamomiles Davis: Nice Work.
Phototag:davidaldridgeleft2.
Yep, I'd leave a #2 if I saw her stalking me too.
"Who put a wig on Scottie Pippen?"
"Christ, that was like, ONE time." -- Will Perdue
@Herbies_Wingman: And this is very good news indeed. Two fucking teenagers and a 20-something. If it was indeed they that did it, damn them. Damn them all to hell.
Anyone else get the feeling Will google image searched 'Aldridge', realized this was the only picture, and said 'damn'?
@Chamomiles Davis: Great... hot chocolate through the nose. Nothing is going to smell right today.
+1
@Chamomiles Davis:
But she's still hotter than Cheryl Miller.
@Chamomiles Davis: Jake Peavy is intriguied.
It's Juwana man interviewing him.
On the next "Tyra".....
Steve Rushin and A-Rod must be good friends.
AldridgeandMrsMarvAlbert.jpg
Also, what's with the headline of this post. At first I read "The Final World OF Sean Taylor" but that's not what it says. Is David Aldridge the Final World?
"CTV News"
Listen, if any of you have issues with the on air talent at Camp Tigervision you can take it up with me.
Aldridge humanizes Taylor and at the same time offers an indictment of the outrageous conduct of the media thus far. Bravo.
Oh yeah, and that's a tranny on the right.
How dare he be reasonable? I needs me my hyperbole and hysteria.
@Chamomiles Davis:
+1
Amazing derail, perfect first comment.
@UkraineNotWeak: Well, they already have a talk-show (Tyra). It was the next logical step.
@Sarcastro: Skip Bayless will be right over.
"You are watching Trannyvision. Television for a changing population,"
Felicity Huffman is not impressed
Yep, these are my commenters.
/leitch
@UkraineNotWeak:
Television for a changing post-opulation.
Fixed.
Eddie Murphy likes what he is seeing
Since when does intelligence get ratings? Regular folks wouldn't be able to relate (hence the existence of Woody Paige as a pervasive sports media "journalist")...
I still prefer Whitlock's take, but David's right too. More DA less SAS would be a blessing.
she's got the sweetest little adam's apple!
Apparently it was a burglary attempt gone awry after all.
The Meast died a heroic death, protecting his family. Maybe just once somebody in the media can bring this up? Sean, even if he was flawed, is an example.
Not of the "Spoiled Athlete" or the "Hip-Hop Thug", but of a young dude who matured into a man and a great father.
His parents, coaches, teammates, teachers, friends and family ought to be very proud of the man Sean became.
@joshpr: Hey I can relate to attending meetings with a chalk board with inane sayings on them behind me.
"That David Aldridge is a less ubiquitous presence on our airwaves than Stephen A. Smith is as fierce an indictment of our sports media world as we can imagine."
Awesome, well put my friend.
threadjack/
According to SNY, the Mets have traded Lastings Milledge to the Nationals for C Brian Schneider and OF Ryan Church.
Brady Quinn wishes the NFL had more trannies.
We don't know what would have come of their dreams and hopes.
Apparently, I was holding them in my hands as time expired.
-A.C. Slater
I hate to say it but we all know in about 6 months Sean Taylor will be a distant memory on here, in the media, at ESPN. His family and friends will be the only ones that will really feel this forever. Even Redskin fans will be wondering how they can bolster their secondary and seek that Championship.
Sorry Hazel, but I prefer completely shaved to landing strip so your comments mean nothing to me!
Oh yeah, Omar sucks. The Mets wouldn't trade Milledge for Zito but now we get the Nats disposable garbage. Way to go!
I WOULD HAVE GLADLY SUBMITTED MY SENTIMENTAL AND PROVOCATIVE SUBMISSION REGARDING SEAN TAYLOR'S DEMISE, BUT THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER SCHEDULED ME TO COVER THE THIRD RACE AT PHILADELPHIA PARK THIS WEEK.
-SAS
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Sent from my Blackberry Wireless
@Herbies_Wingman: Damn, you're right - gotta clean this monitor.
@joshpr: Seriously, that trade is HORRIFYING.
@UkraineNotWeak: Please, if you are going to threadjack, don't just make up names of fake players. Like there's anyone actually named that.
@Phony Gwynn: I am saddened by the fact that I know that quote is from the episode where Belding breaks Zack's leg.
@VICK killed BARBARO: Thank you for saying something genuine and of substance among a legion of tranny jokes. I'm sure attempts at being funny about she-males aren't what his wife and child need right now.
Whoever he was before, he died a man.
Aldridge used to be a regular on Tony K's radio show, and he was downright funny as well. Good find.
@Glossina Glossinidae:
Not necessarily true. Yankees fans still remember Thurman Munson. Canes fans still remember Jerome Brown and Marlin Barnes. Chiefs fans still remember Derrick Thomas.
@Unamerican:
Well, in all fairness, I doubt his girlfriend and family are reading Deadspin comments right now, and even the jokes here are patently less offensive than the bullshit I've read in the mainstream media.
@VICK killed BARBARO: Nice old commenter name, and a pretty great new one too.
Aldridge used to have the Redskins beat for the Washington Post, and I always enjoyed his work. Back in the 90's, the Post was my Deadspin, with Wilbon, Kornheiser, & Boswell (along with Tom Shales, Norman Chad and others) consistently doing a great job. Now, not so much.
"That David Aldridge is a less ubiquitous presence on our airwaves than Stephen A. Smith is as fierce an indictment of our sports media world as we can imagine."
Sh!t floats.