Steve Smith....lets put this to a end

[DaveThePanther2008]

10 minutes ago, TheCasillas said:

Wow this thread went to poo fast. To be fair this is a pretty purposeless topic. How the fug did this even come up? 

 

Only sentiment I have: i wonder how many of those bashing Steve Smith for his character gets pissed off when we don’t sign, trade or draft players with character concens........

Furthermore, his character is what made him so great.  That chip he wore his entire career whether on the practice field or in a game.  You were not going to beat SS at anything.  He was a true competitor.

 Off the field he was a model citizen. 

As far as blocking.  Obviously you (not you personally Casillas) didn't see many games.  Many times Smitty was out in front.  I have seen him take out three or for defenders.    Another mindless, factless comment.

I have come to realize that this hater is just feeding fuel to the fire.   I guess he needs the post count to go up. 

[tarheelfan23]

1 minute ago, kungfoodude said:

Your evidence is not particularly compelling. Most people would agree that Smith had his character flaws but using that reasoning to trash him just makes it seem like you have a personal ax to grind rather than even attempting to make a coherent argument as to why he should be excluded from any franchise accolades. Perhaps that is your personal criteria for what constitutes merit as a Panther but you have to admit that it clearly does not align with the majority of the fans and likely not with the franchise itself.

actually i believe that more people agree than you think, but might be afraid of a sucker punch if they voice their opinion, i kid, kind of.  But anyway..put him in some rind of honor, but no statue or jersey retired

[PantherOnTheProwl1523]

1 minute ago, tarheelfan23 said:

why??  Because he demanded the ball while he was here...got pissed when he didnt get the ball?  He prolly should have put better numbers than he has

Put it this way. He is the only WR that could do what he did since he was a small player he was deadly and nobody could defense him. He gave teams fits because he could not be stopped.

[kungfoodude]

1 minute ago, tarheelfan23 said:

actually i believe that more people agree than you think, but might be afraid of a sucker punch if they voice their opinion, i kid, kind of.  But anyway..put him in some rind of honor, but no statue or jersey retired

I would be highly surprised if it was even a significant minority of our actual fan base.

[tarheelfan23]

Just now, kungfoodude said:

I would be highly surprised if it was even a significant minority of our actual fan base.

so you think everyone thinks bring jerry down put up smitty...retire his number, pretty much give him keys to the stadium 

[kungfoodude]

1 minute ago, tarheelfan23 said:

so you think everyone thinks bring jerry down put up smitty...retire his number, pretty much give him keys to the stadium 

I mean, that was an interesting thing to infer from my post. But, you have been rather absolutist the entire thread so I am not surprised.

[tarheelfan23]

1 minute ago, kungfoodude said:

I mean, that was an interesting thing to infer from my post. But, you have been rather absolutist the entire thread so I am not surprised.

well then, sir, what did you mean

[acymetric]

1 minute ago, tarheelfan23 said:

so you think everyone thinks bring jerry down put up smitty...retire his number, pretty much give him keys to the stadium 

I've been thinking about it, originally I thought statue seemed over the top but retired jersey is not just appropriate but expected...after this conversation I'm not even sure that is enough anymore.  Here is my new vision:

Name the new stadium after him when we build one however many years from now. 

"Welcome to Steve Smith field at Steve Smith stadium.  Be sure to check out the Steve Smith museum located on Steve Smith Drive next adjacent to the stadium on your way out!"

Giant stone engravings above every entrance:  "ICE UP SON"

[tarheelfan23]

1 minute ago, acymetric said:

I've been thinking about it, originally I thought statue seemed over the top but retired jersey is not just appropriate but expected...after this conversation I'm not even sure that is enough anymore.  Here is my new vision:

Name the new stadium after him when we build one however many years from now. 

"Welcome to Steve Smith field at Steve Smith stadium.  Be sure to check out the Steve Smith museum located on Steve Smith Drive next adjacent to the stadium on your way out!"

Giant stone engravings above every entrance:  "ICE UP SON"

yea maybe even have a booth where you can pay 10$ and get steve to punch you in the face....20$ if you want to get spit on

[acymetric]

Just now, tarheelfan23 said:

yea maybe even have a booth where you can pay 10$ and get steve to punch you in the face....20$ if you want to get spit on

Nah, but if you sucker punch one of your friends or family on the way through the gate you get a free upgrade to box seats, open bar.

[tarheelfan23]

Steve does not even want to be associated with this team....I say we do nothing for him...

[kungfoodude]

2 minutes ago, tarheelfan23 said:

well then, sir, what did you mean

 

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Your evidence is not particularly compelling. Most people would agree that Smith had his character flaws but using that reasoning to trash him just makes it seem like you have a personal ax to grind rather than even attempting to make a coherent argument as to why he should be excluded from any franchise accolades. Perhaps that is your personal criteria for what constitutes merit as a Panther but you have to admit that it clearly does not align with the majority of the fans and likely not with the franchise itself.

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 actually i believe that more people agree than you think, but might be afraid of a sucker punch if they voice their opinion, i kid, kind of.  But anyway..put him in some rind of honor, but no statue or jersey retired

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 I would be highly surprised if it was even a significant minority of our actual fan base.

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so you think everyone thinks bring jerry down put up smitty...retire his number, pretty much give him keys to the stadium 

 See how I am wondering how you inferred any of that from my statements?

[usmcpanthers]

All I know is Farve had just as nasty breakup with GB as Smitty did with us. Brett came back, Smitty will too.

[tarheelfan23]

Just now, kungfoodude said:

 

 See how I am wondering how you inferred any of that from my statements?

i would guess 50-50 if not 60-40