The Gun Of Bavaria Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Having lost 3 family members to cancer and having had skin cancer myself, I'm 100% on board with cancer awareness and research....but at some point, this just gets plain silly. I think the players and refs are sufficiently showing their support without the need to modify flag colors. http://deadspin.com/...dium=socialflow The NFL Will Use Pink Flags In Sunday’s Dolphins-Jets Game Roger Goodell probably gets lots of letters. Written mostly in blood. Mostly others' blood. Sometimes in others' spinal fluid. They go unanswered. But young Dante Cano of Marlboro, N.J. wrote Goodell a respectful letter in presumably impeccable penmanship, and he got results. Cano's letter read, "My name is Dante Cano. I am 11 years old and I am from Marlboro, New Jersey. I wanted to know if you could use my idea of pink penalty flags in October for breast cancer awareness. Please write back." Goodell dug it. Cano and the commissioner will meet on Sunday before Dolphins-Jets, and the boy'll give the flags to the refs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Pink ball isn't far behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I thought the NFL finally threw the pink in the bushes considering it got exposed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 I just think that what they've done is adequate and there is no need to modify game equipment. The support for breast cancer research shown during the game is unparalleled and represented by officials, players, coaches, and sideline staff alike. At some point you have to draw a line and say okay guys, enough is enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyGreenGiant Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 There will be a lot of them thrown just to emphasize the pinkness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 There will be a lot of them thrown just to emphasize the pinkness. No, they will be thrown to emphasize the offensive holding as the OL tries to keep Sanchez from getting killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Pink flags? Advantage Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Sanchez is terrible. Oh sorry, wrong thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 It's starting to cross the line from a respectful gesture to gratuitous pandering to prospective female fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Ahhh....its the idea of an 11 year old. No wonder the commish liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Pink ball isn't far behind. oh god i never considered that but the NFL would love it I honestly think the whole pink fad in the NFL is to try to draw more women into the game....cancer awareness is huge but does it really belong in sports GAMES? make a few public service announcements with your biggest stars and make a nice donation to several charities and quit with the pink everywhere just my two cents of sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 It's starting to cross the line from a respectful gesture to gratuitous pandering to prospective female fans. wish i had seen this post before mine, SPOT ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Sanchez is terrible. Oh sorry, wrong thread. lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 It's starting to cross the line from a respectful gesture to gratuitous pandering to prospective female fans. I reluctantly agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay_gee Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 at this point, is anyone not aware of cancer? is anyone considered brave for standing up to cancer? I want to meet the person who is pro-cancer. that guy has my admiration. that's a brave position to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashingjet Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Lol, so typical of Mark. N NY Jets QB, Mark Sanchez, was heard commenting about the pink flags, "Oh they look so cute!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 i wore pink to work today and told people I'm supporting breast cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 At the risk of sounding like Ned Know-It-All, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the NFL is supporting the Susan G. Komen Foundation in their efforts to fight the disease. This is not a show of support against cancer as much as a show of support for the foundation fighting a specific form of cancer as the pink and the ribbon insignias are trademarks of the foundation. Hence, Pac's comment earlier in the thread is pretty accurate. The NFL, the players and the referees already give big checks to the organization, all the pink stuff just smacks of pandering to the female fan, but I guess it does further the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 i wore pink to work today and told people I'm supporting breast cancer. That's gay, bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 This is so appropriate for the Patriots game. It'll be much more cute when Brady pouts and gets a flag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscott Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 all the money spent on pink gear would be better used if just donated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 all the money spent on pink gear would be better used if just donated they're auctioning off all the pink gear at NFL Auction http://www.nflauction.nfl.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 It really is just the NFL catering to women. I'm 100% for breast cancer awareness and any type of cancer awareness, my problem is not to scale back on breast cancer awareness, but would just like to see equal representation amongst the other cancers. Breast cancer is the third leading killer amongst cancers at roughly 7 percent of cancer related deaths; #1 is Lung cancer, which accounts for almost a third of cancer related deaths and #2 is colon cancer and prostate is right behind breast at #4. Seeing as how every athlete and the majority of fans that are watching are men, wouldn't it make sense to have a few advertisements for prostate awareness month and to have men get their prostate checked? I mean hell, lung cancer accounts for more deaths than the next three combined (colon, breast and prostate), yet you hardly see any real support for that. Once again, I don't want to scale back on breast cancer awareness, although I think the pink flags is kind of overdoing it, but I'd like to see more representation of other cancers. I get that breasts are clearly more marketable than prostate, but it's equally as deadly and the outlook is not too bad so long as men get checked regularly. It'd be nice to see the NFL/major sports and it's sponsors, which are completely male driven, to start prostate awareness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanBe_Tebowing Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Sanchez is terrible. Oh sorry, wrong thread. I dont think this comment could ever be in the "wrong thread" on this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73andMe Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Real men wear pink, even Tebo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 At this point, I see the pink as represent Cancer as a whole. I realize the Breast Cancer Foundation is specific, but I think it still raises awareness all together potentially making men think about going and getting their prostate checked. Which is a good thing. I'm fortunate, my parents are both survivors therefore it doesnt bother me at all. I'm sure there is a degree of expanding the brand and their market involved as well, but the bigger impact is if it saved some childs parents because they saw pink on the field and thought it was wise to get checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Miami should wear their pink throwback jerseys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Breast cancer IS the greatest danger to mankind, so stop making fun. I don't understand why the whole season isn't just shrouded in pink. People need to be REALLY aware. This one month bullsh*t is bullsh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 At this point, I see the pink as represent Cancer as a whole. I realize the Breast Cancer Foundation is specific, but I think it still raises awareness all together potentially making men think about going and getting their prostate checked. Which is a good thing. I'm fortunate, my parents are both survivors therefore it doesnt bother me at all. I really thought you were gonna say that you're fortunate because you like having your prostate checked there. Totally took me by surprise. Happy for you and your parents, though. Cancer had a hand in taking my father out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I like Victoria's Secret Pink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 It's starting to cross the line from a respectful gesture to gratuitous pandering to prospective female fans. Gay for Sanchez, hates boobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Sanchez is terrible. Oh sorry, wrong thread. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryK Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Sanchez is terrible. Oh sorry, wrong thread. Yes, but next week he will support the cause by throwing all picks directly to opponents' breasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Gay for Sanchez, hates boobs. pfft.. boobs are my life. I have many sites bookmarked that pay homage to them in all kinds of ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 UPDATE: Slats will be providing free prostate exams in the Mod Lounge today from 2-4 Please contact Thor to set up an appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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