Mavrik Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I work at the University of Michigan, and every MLK day, they fill it up with a large amount of guest speakers to talk about Dr. King and other causes. Tiki Barber gave one of the guest lectures today speaking on character and what it means to have it. I had a perception of what I though Barber was (as far as criticizing Coughlin, etc) and the fact that he was a Giant, but I was surprised at how eloquent he is. Gave a great speech talking about character and showing growth in it. Also talked about growing up with his brother and his single mother, who worked 3 jobs, and who taught them about respecting others. Had a question and answer session and had quite a few people (giants fans) ask him about retiring, or as one douchebag in the crowd put it, "quitting". He simply said that he had come to the point in his life where football was no longer his passion, and felt he'd be doing himself and his team a disservice by staying. He's involved with his media position with NBC, but a lot of people don't know is that he's also very involved in community-building initiatives through a organization he started with Stephen Ross who is connected with UofM. Said that those who showed great character in football were the ones who did things for others when no one was watching. Overall great speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I work at the University of Michigan, and every MLK day, they fill it up with a large amount of guest speakers to talk about Dr. King and other causes. Tiki Barber gave one of the guest lectures today speaking on character and what it means to have it. I had a perception of what I though Barber was (as far as criticizing Coughlin, etc) and the fact that he was a Giant, but I was surprised at how eloquent he is. Gave a great speech talking about character and showing growth in it. Also talked about growing up with his brother and his single mother, who worked 3 jobs, and who taught them about respecting others. Had a question and answer session and had quite a few people (giants fans) ask him about retiring, or as one douchebag in the crowd put it, "quitting". He simply said that he had come to the point in his life where football was no longer his passion, and felt he'd be doing himself and his team a disservice by staying. He's involved with his media position with NBC, but a lot of people don't know is that he's also very involved in community-building initiatives through a organization he started with Stephen Ross who is connected with UofM. Said that those who showed great character in football were the ones who did things for others when no one was watching. Overall great speech. Tiki is an eloquent speaker indeed. He also performs many good deeds and does alot of good things. His fatal flaw is his narcissism. He puts himself before anything and anyone in terms of football. What he did to his teammates and coaches both before and after he retired was just unacceptable. I hope it kills him to see the Giants winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 he autographed a rookie card for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Blackout Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 who cares? tiki sucks, and so does eli. Eli is a rare case where drafting a QB with the 1st pick works out he's the man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 who cares? tiki sucks, and so does eli. way to contribute to the discussion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan16 Junior Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Tiki is an eloquent speaker indeed. He also performs many good deeds and does alot of good things. His fatal flaw is his narcissism. He puts himself before anything and anyone in terms of football. What he did to his teammates and coaches both before and after he retired was just unacceptable. I hope it kills him to see the Giants winning. Vinny isnt a narcissism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Tiki's a self serving douchebag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NY JETS 29 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Eli was thrown under the bus by ALLLLLL Giant fans once again this season and now he is the best thing since sliced bread???? Get real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawngnome o-line Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 [quote name='Blackout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I work at the University of Michigan, and every MLK day, they fill it up with a large amount of guest speakers to talk about Dr. King and other causes. Tiki Barber gave one of the guest lectures today speaking on character and what it means to have it. I had a perception of what I though Barber was (as far as criticizing Coughlin, etc) and the fact that he was a Giant, but I was surprised at how eloquent he is. Gave a great speech talking about character and showing growth in it. Also talked about growing up with his brother and his single mother, who worked 3 jobs, and who taught them about respecting others. Had a question and answer session and had quite a few people (giants fans) ask him about retiring, or as one douchebag in the crowd put it, "quitting". He simply said that he had come to the point in his life where football was no longer his passion, and felt he'd be doing himself and his team a disservice by staying. He's involved with his media position with NBC, but a lot of people don't know is that he's also very involved in community-building initiatives through a organization he started with Stephen Ross who is connected with UofM. Said that those who showed great character in football were the ones who did things for others when no one was watching. Overall great speech. This is after-the-fact nonsense. He'd have come back if Coughlin was fired. It was no secret he didn't like Coughlin. It was no secret he thought Eli didn't have what it takes to "lead" the team to a SB. And this is the same dumbass that meddled with Strahan's contract negotiations by spewing his unnecessary input to the media. Strahan, while sharing a then-similar dislike for Coughlin, isn't really a fan of Tiki any time he's not carrying a football. Great, great talent. And a total d'bag & team cancer. Agree with Boozer - I hope the Giants' success (including the #4 rushing offense) is killing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I've no doubt he's a great speaker & i've always thought of him as a classy nf'er. It surprised me that he spoke out against his coach & teamates the way he did and it's backfiring on him bigtime. i'd go listen to him speak if he's in town though. I wonder if he realizes how bad he hurt his reputation of being a stand up guy though. If the giants imploded this year as tiki & everyone else thought they would, little damage but now he looks like a real ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 :rl::rl::rl: of course 20/20 hindsight u can say it. why don't u ask charger fans if they'd be happier with eli or have both merriman and rivers. merriman = loudmouth with amazing talent but character issues and roid issues rivers = dumb enough to play when Volek was healthy and a nice b-option eli = flawless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Blackout Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Bad jokes like this are why I can't relax and root for the Giants. lol think about it man merriman and rivers are bad chemistry guys eli isn't that way. he's solid. chip off the manning block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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