"Former NFL quarterback rips league's breast cancer footballs (1 Viewer)

[LittlePhatty]

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I'm mostly posting this because the title strikes me as funny.

"....rips league's breast cancer footballs" sounds like a bunch of random words thrown together.

 

[videoguy505]

I don't buy it.

Maybe Hasselbeck has been out of the league since the new ball rules went into effect, but I was under the impression that all game balls, pink ribbon or not, were new out of the box. That is, I thought before the game an official came in with like 50 brand new balls for the game, still in the package from the manufacturer, and divided them up between the two teams (given to the equipment managers to sandpaper down the slickness to his QB's preference) and a third pile of K-balls that no one touched.

So I don't buy that these are slicker because they're new... if all game balls are new anyway.

 

[DeCleater]

Somebody had to say it. I am getting sick of all the pink everywhere you look. This is FOOTBALL. Or at least it was.

I don't have any problem with the NFL making a sizable donation to breast cancer research but do we have to watch pink for a month.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Somebody had to say it. I am getting sick of all the pink everywhere you look. This is FOOTBALL. Or at least it was. I don't have any problem with the NFL making a sizable donation to breast cancer research but do we have to watch pink for a month.

Um, what color is one of the locker rooms at Iowa?-QG

 

[Phurfur]

Somebody had to say it. I am getting sick of all the pink everywhere you look. This is FOOTBALL. Or at least it was. I don't have any problem with the NFL making a sizable donation to breast cancer research but do we have to watch pink for a month.

Yup. over exposure can be a problem too. I wonder why they don't care about all the other kinds of cancer?

 

[Eric]

The only reason breast cancer is getting so much focus is because it's about boobs, and guys like boobs. Breast cancer has a 90% survivability rate. Why not wear brown in support of colon cancer, which has a 10% survivability rate and desperately needs funding for research? Because poop chutes aren't nearly as glamorous as boobies.

 

[This_Guy]

Somebody had to say it. I am getting sick of all the pink everywhere you look. This is FOOTBALL. Or at least it was. I don't have any problem with the NFL making a sizable donation to breast cancer research but do we have to watch pink for a month.

I don't have so much a problem with the color pink just that I think they are losing the effectiveness by doing this for a month. It just becomes another distraction and the amount of pink seems to be slowly dimishing.I think you do one week. Do it big with pink everywhere. Then that's it. return to normal the next week. Having a quarter of the season all pink just doesn't have the same impact.Regarding the balls. I would like to get more info about the procedures for balls in general and how they are changed with the breast cancer balls. The additional "paint" on the ball does seem like it could be a problem.

 

[Doug B]

I don't buy it.

Maybe Hasselbeck has been out of the league since the new ball rules went into effect, but I was under the impression that all game balls, pink ribbon or not, were new out of the box. That is, I thought before the game an official came in with like 50 brand new balls for the game, still in the package from the manufacturer, and divided them up between the two teams (given to the equipment managers to sandpaper down the slickness to his QB's preference) and a third pile of K-balls that no one touched.

So I don't buy that these are slicker because they're new... if all game balls are new anyway.

It's not the pebbled leather surface that's supposed to be too slick, it's the logo on the side of the ball. Similar complaints are lodged against the annual Super Bowl game balls every year.

Regarding the balls. I would like to get more info about the procedures for balls in general and how they are changed with the breast cancer balls. The additional "paint" on the ball does seem like it could be a problem.

Yes ... you nailed it. See the pics I linked.

 

[The_U]

The only reason breast cancer is getting so much focus is because it's about boobs, and guys like boobs. Breast cancer has a 90% survivability rate. Why not wear brown in support of colon cancer, which has a 10% survivability rate and desperately needs funding for research? Because poop chutes aren't nearly as glamorous as boobies.

Ding ding ding ding ding: "We have a winner Bob; now please show Mr. Eric what his prize is for today's contest!" No question it's all about the boobs.Here's what I loved from the article:

"They're playing with these breast cancer awareness balls. These balls are brand new, right out of the bag," Hasselback explained. "Now they get slick -- I texted a couple quarterbacks during the game. They all said, 'These balls have been a disaster.' So I think that's something to note."

Other than maybe Matt Hasselbeck, WTF is texting Tim Freaking Hasselbeck during an NFL game? Please.

 

[Wolfpacker]

The only thing funny about this story is referring to Tim Hasselbeck as a former NFL quarterback.

 

[ODoyleRules]

Somebody had to say it. I am getting sick of all the pink everywhere you look. This is FOOTBALL. Or at least it was. I don't have any problem with the NFL making a sizable donation to breast cancer research but do we have to watch pink for a month.

totally agree and not just because the cause is pink. We get it. The NFL likes to support worthy causes. Please save the world during the commercial breaks, thank you very much.

 

[BRONG]

Somebody had to say it. I am getting sick of all the pink everywhere you look. This is FOOTBALL. Or at least it was. I don't have any problem with the NFL making a sizable donation to breast cancer research but do we have to watch pink for a month.

Agree, one week is enough. I'm seeing college players do it now. The funniest is the coaches, like Ryan for instance, with pink hats.

 

[BassNBrew]

I was going to start another thread, but I'll post this here. This pink deal is just short of an abortion now. If you're going to do it, everyone should wear the same pink equipment. Now you have pink and non-pink shoes, gloves, chinstraps, towels, etc, all over the field. It's an eyesore of non-uniformity.

 

[TommyGilmore]

Is the league actually donating money toward breast cancer charities, or are they just spending money on pink clothing and equipment?

And are they just going to throw away the equipment when the month is over?

 

[SSOG]

The only reason breast cancer is getting so much focus is because it's about boobs, and guys like boobs. Breast cancer has a 90% survivability rate. Why not wear brown in support of colon cancer, which has a 10% survivability rate and desperately needs funding for research? Because poop chutes aren't nearly as glamorous as boobies.

Came to post this. Look, I'm all for helping causes, but some causes become glamorous and wind up getting a hugely disproportionate share of the funding compared to their actual impact on society. More Americans suffer strokes than breast cancer, but there's no stroke awareness month in the NFL. Breast cancer is only the 5th most common cause of cancer-related death among women (obviously it's even further down the list for men). That means there are four more likely killers just among cancer alone. How many people here can even name the four deadlier cancers? We should be spending that money where it'll do the most good, and breast cancer ain't it. It ain't even close. It's just the cancer with the sexiest headlines, the raciest awareness campaigns, and the most famous spokespeople.

 

[Doug B]

And are they just going to throw away the equipment when the month is over?

Read elsewhere that at least some of the equipment is collected after games and auctioned off for charity donation money. No link ... saw it on another message board.Doesn't seem like chin guards and towels would fetch much ... but I guess every penny helps

 

[Big Petey]

Somebody had to say it. I am getting sick of all the pink everywhere you look. This is FOOTBALL. Or at least it was. I don't have any problem with the NFL making a sizable donation to breast cancer research but do we have to watch pink for a month.

Agree, one week is enough. I'm seeing college players do it now. The funniest is the coaches, like Ryan for instance, with pink hats.

Have you seen the size of his boobs!?!?!

 

[The_U]

Is the league actually donating money toward breast cancer charities, or are they just spending money on pink clothing and equipment?And are they just going to throw away the equipment when the month is over?

Yet another great point. Go spend all the stupid money you waste making these hideous hats, cleats and other gear that no man in their right mind is going to wear again and just freaking donate it to the cause. Jeez.Can I see the viability in an awareness hat that is made for a lady? Absolutely. My wife would wear a hat with flairs of pink in it that supported both breast cancer awareness AND her beloved and precious Bears but would I? HECK NO.Rex Ryan in a pink Jets hat opn any other block of Sundays? Comical. Save the money, donate it properly.

 

[bigbrownbag]

The only reason breast cancer is getting so much focus is because it's about boobs, and guys like boobs. Breast cancer has a 90% survivability rate. Why not wear brown in support of colon cancer, which has a 10% survivability rate and desperately needs funding for research? Because poop chutes aren't nearly as glamorous as boobies.

 

[The_U]

And are they just going to throw away the equipment when the month is over?

Read elsewhere that at least some of the equipment is collected after games and auctioned off for charity donation money. No link ... saw it on another message board.Doesn't seem like chin guards and towels would fetch much ... but I guess every penny helps

Of course it's "auctioned off", but who's buying it, the Salvation Army? Goodwill? Common'.

 

[Eric]

The only reason breast cancer is getting so much focus is because it's about boobs, and guys like boobs. Breast cancer has a 90% survivability rate. Why not wear brown in support of colon cancer, which has a 10% survivability rate and desperately needs funding for research? Because poop chutes aren't nearly as glamorous as boobies.

Your obnoxious response confuses me.

 

[ready5]

frankly, the undue attention paid to boob cancer over other types of cancers is kind of sexist.

 

[BRONG]

I was going to start another thread, but I'll post this here. This pink deal is just short of an abortion now. If you're going to do it, everyone should wear the same pink equipment. Now you have pink and non-pink shoes, gloves, chinstraps, towels, etc, all over the field. It's an eyesore of non-uniformity.

Yeah, the "accents' here and there, EVERYWHERE, are awful. It's surprising, being the masters of marketing they are, that it is not more organized. What, do they have fashion designers enter the locker room and give them their 47 different Fall styles of PINK? "Troy, for you, I'd go with the pink chinstrap because it really contrasts well with your beautiful, black hair. And tie-in a pink sache/belt to give you the appearance of say, a shooting star, when you fly to meet the ball-handler. Fabulous, right!?

And Ben, come here Big Ben, what you should do is...."

It's bad.

 

[captain_amazing]

Heard some claims about cancer and why breast cancer is such a focus. While I certainly agree that there are other issues that could be at focus that are more in need, and that there is a degree of this type of cancer being the "sexy" one for marketing purposes, it is also extremely deadly among women, and early detection is key to prevention and successful treatment.

Here are some stats from cancer.gov

Most Recent Estimates (Delay-adjusted)

In 2006, new cases of cancer occurred at the following rates:

All sites combined: 471.62 cases per 100,000 people per year

Prostate: 168.1 per 100,000 men per year

Female breast: 125.65 per 100,000 women per year

Colorectal: 52.52 per 100,000 men per year and 41.66 per 100,000 women per year

Lung: 73.17 per 100,000 men per year and 53.24 per 100,000 women per year

I'm not sure why they were for 2006, and I did not read a ton on the site, but if anyone is interested see this link.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

My mother died of breast cancer at the age of 46, it's a worthwhile cause but I 100% agree that an entire month is just too much. 1 week brings awareness, 1 month feels like we are overcompensating for something.

The slow emasculation of the NFL is in full swing. I could go on and on but I'll just stop while I'm ahead.

 

[GroveDiesel]

It's amazing to me that a league that fines players for having their socks too high is actively promoting players wearing pink in any way they want.

And I definitely agree that a whole month of this is kind of annoying. I was a little confused when I saw it all the second week. It's distracting and I don't like it.

 

[captain_amazing]

I think it would make since if they did a "Cancer Awareness" for a month, and each week highlighted the top four deadliest cancers or something. I think that would be more effective.

 

[ready5]

Heard some claims about cancer and why breast cancer is such a focus. While I certainly agree that there are other issues that could be at focus that are more in need, and that there is a degree of this type of cancer being the "sexy" one for marketing purposes, it is also extremely deadly among women, and early detection is key to prevention and successful treatment.

Here are some stats from cancer.gov

Most Recent Estimates (Delay-adjusted)

In 2006, new cases of cancer occurred at the following rates:

All sites combined: 471.62 cases per 100,000 people per year

Prostate: 168.1 per 100,000 men per year

Female breast: 125.65 per 100,000 women per year

Colorectal: 52.52 per 100,000 men per year and 41.66 per 100,000 women per year

Lung: 73.17 per 100,000 men per year and 53.24 per 100,000 women per year

I'm not sure why they were for 2006, and I did not read a ton on the site, but if anyone is interested see this link.

sounds like we should be pushing for earlier detection of all those other cancers, then.plus the real stats to look at would be the mortality rates.

 

[Eric]

Heard some claims about cancer and why breast cancer is such a focus. While I certainly agree that there are other issues that could be at focus that are more in need, and that there is a degree of this type of cancer being the "sexy" one for marketing purposes, it is also extremely deadly among women, and early detection is key to prevention and successful treatment.

Here are some stats from cancer.gov

Most Recent Estimates (Delay-adjusted)

In 2006, new cases of cancer occurred at the following rates:

All sites combined: 471.62 cases per 100,000 people per year

Prostate: 168.1 per 100,000 men per year

Female breast: 125.65 per 100,000 women per year

Colorectal: 52.52 per 100,000 men per year and 41.66 per 100,000 women per year

Lung: 73.17 per 100,000 men per year and 53.24 per 100,000 women per year

I'm not sure why they were for 2006, and I did not read a ton on the site, but if anyone is interested see this link.

sounds like we should be pushing for earlier detection of all those other cancers, then.plus the real stats to look at would be the mortality rates.

Exactly. Breast Cancer has a high incidence rate, but also a much higher survivability rate than most other cancers. The funding is massively disproportionate.10 Most-Funded Cancers in 2009 according to the National Cancer Institute

1. Breast: $599.5 million

2. Prostate: $293.9 million

3. AIDS related: $265.9 million

4. Colon and Rectum: $264.2 million

5. Lung: $246.9 million

6. Leukemia: $220.6

7. Brain and Central Nervous System: $151.5 million

8. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: $130.9

9. Ovarian: $110.1 million

10. Melanoma: $103.7 million

 

[dornado]

Let's not attribute it all to the fact that this cancer involves breasts (which so many of us are fond of)... you also have to give credit to the people that have been working at increasing funding for breast cancer research for all of these years... they apparently do one hell of a job. I never thought I'd see the day where major league baseball players were swinging pink bats and NFL players were wearing pink towels... now I barely do a double-take.

 

[Topes]

Eating KFC Cures Cancer.

 

[phrozen]

No Ball Cancer Awareness Month?

 

[fatness]

He noted that the torrential rain and slick balls were a nasty combination.

 

[fatness]

With all the ugly, garish NFL uniforms that seem to change week to week, I knew someone would complain about this instead.

 

[DeCleater]

Somebody had to say it. I am getting sick of all the pink everywhere you look. This is FOOTBALL. Or at least it was. I don't have any problem with the NFL making a sizable donation to breast cancer research but do we have to watch pink for a month.

Um, what color is one of the locker rooms at Iowa?-QG

Visitors only. And it just goes to show that you can't play football surrounded by pink.

 

[shortbow]

Somebody had to say it. I am getting sick of all the pink everywhere you look. This is FOOTBALL. Or at least it was. I don't have any problem with the NFL making a sizable donation to breast cancer research but do we have to watch pink for a month.

Its about awareness toolbag, nobody cares what you would like to see.

 

[RedskinsFan]

Who needs pink crap to be aware of breasts? I don't care what color they are. And I know most of you out there understand me.

What about lung cancer awareness? Why all of the attention on breasts? Oh no we must save all of the breasts we possibly can. It's the crusade!!

Think the NFL would go all out for testicular cancer awareness? Hell nah they wouldn't. What about the NFL awareness week for drug addiction or migraines or heart attacks or AIDS or some other disease or maybe hunger in Africa? What about the NFL getting behind something meaningful? Sure all the players love breasts but in the big picture can breast cancer compare with some more meaningful plight facing the human population?

To me this needs to stop right now. No more pink crap. STOP IT. This is nothing more then the rich poking fun at the poor and ego stroking. Its a feel good moment for all of those rich babies to think they are making a difference when fact is that if the NFL were much of a political voice they would tackel something much more difficult to deal with. The NFL is a sport, so why not tackle something affecting the sport like oh I don't know maybe drugs or performance enhancing substances or gangs or anything more important to the world then BREASTS. If they don't have a political voice and they don't care about anything but the sport themselves why in the hell should they do a breast awareness week? It must be that the NFL players have no real problems like you and I and the biggest thing hurting them is breast cancer.

Save the whales? Hell no homey, save the breasts

Sorry for ranting, I just hate seeing this every year.

 

[BRONG]

Somebody had to say it. I am getting sick of all the pink everywhere you look. This is FOOTBALL. Or at least it was. I don't have any problem with the NFL making a sizable donation to breast cancer research but do we have to watch pink for a month.

Its about awareness toolbag, nobody cares what you would like to see.

The topic isn't about awareness toolbag, nobody cares what players you have in your sig.

 

[Hang 10]

The only thing funny about this story is referring to Tim Hasselbeck as a former NFL quarterback.

And this is funny coming from a panthers fan.

 

[Northbound Train]

It's all about Favre....Deanna Favre

When Maddon retired and stopped his knob slobbing of Brett the NFL had to step in and make this all about Deanna

 

[KCitons]

It does become too much, for too long. I'm all for making people aware of certain causes. But I find it hypocritical that the NFL makes such a big stink about uniforms and then for a month its like your watching the Lingerie Bowl for Victoria Secrets. This is the same league that wouldn't allow Peyton Manning to wear black high tops after the death of Johnny Unitas. Not to mention, every time there is a death of a player or former player, there is little more than a small black sticker with the players number on the back of the helmet. What about Kenny McKinley? I'm sure the NFL could do wonders for those contemplating suicide.

 

[Novice2]

If you want to say it is ___Cancer month say it. No need to put people in pink uniforms of put pink lables on the freaking football. Stop changing the teams uniform every week as well. Have 1 home and 1 away uni. Put the retro crap to rest.

 

[qimqam]

The only reason breast cancer is getting so much focus is because it's about boobs, and guys like boobs. Breast cancer has a 90% survivability rate. Why not wear brown in support of colon cancer, which has a 10% survivability rate and desperately needs funding for research? Because poop chutes aren't nearly as glamorous as boobies.

Don't know where you got your bogus stats from but apparently your got all the other shlong lovers to join your colon crusade.

 

[Nightly Mistake]

I got no problem with them. In fact I think they're the t1ts.

 

[qimqam]

Who needs pink crap to be aware of breasts? I don't care what color they are. And I know most of you out there understand me. What about lung cancer awareness? Why all of the attention on breasts? Oh no we must save all of the breasts we possibly can. It's the crusade!! Think the NFL would go all out for testicular cancer awareness? Hell nah they wouldn't. What about the NFL awareness week for drug addiction or migraines or heart attacks or AIDS or some other disease or maybe hunger in Africa? What about the NFL getting behind something meaningful? Sure all the players love breasts but in the big picture can breast cancer compare with some more meaningful plight facing the human population? To me this needs to stop right now. No more pink crap. STOP IT. This is nothing more then the rich poking fun at the poor and ego stroking. Its a feel good moment for all of those rich babies to think they are making a difference when fact is that if the NFL were much of a political voice they would tackel something much more difficult to deal with. The NFL is a sport, so why not tackle something affecting the sport like oh I don't know maybe drugs or performance enhancing substances or gangs or anything more important to the world then BREASTS. If they don't have a political voice and they don't care about anything but the sport themselves why in the hell should they do a breast awareness week? It must be that the NFL players have no real problems like you and I and the biggest thing hurting them is breast cancer. Save the whales? Hell no homey, save the breastsSorry for ranting, I just hate seeing this every year.

We get it ... You don't like titz. It's ok ... you're out now feel better?

 

[Mile High]

I guess it's true. People will complain about any thing.

 

[Eric]

The only reason breast cancer is getting so much focus is because it's about boobs, and guys like boobs. Breast cancer has a 90% survivability rate. Why not wear brown in support of colon cancer, which has a 10% survivability rate and desperately needs funding for research? Because poop chutes aren't nearly as glamorous as boobies.

Don't know where you got your bogus stats from but apparently your got all the other shlong lovers to join your colon crusade.

Cancer.org has the survivability stats and as stated above, the funding stats came from the National Cancer Institute; both reputable sources. Apparently you're so insecure that you think that questioning the motivations behind the over-saturated Breast Cancer 'awareness' campaigns makes you a schlong lover on a colon crusade.

 

[ready5]

fwiw → http://www.phdcomics.com/comics/archive/phd042009s.gif

 

[Sweet Love]

This is nothing more then the rich poking fun at the poor and ego stroking. Its a feel good moment for all of those rich babies to think they are making a difference when fact is that if the NFL were much of a political voice they would tackel something much more difficult to deal with. The NFL is a sport, so why not tackle something affecting the sport like oh I don't know maybe drugs or performance enhancing substances or gangs or anything more important to the world then BREASTS. If they don't have a political voice and they don't care about anything but the sport themselves why in the hell should they do a breast awareness week? It must be that the NFL players have no real problems like you and I and the biggest thing hurting them is breast cancer.

Save the whales? Hell no homey, save the breasts

Sorry for ranting, I just hate seeing this every year.

What on Earth does this have to do with rich vs. poor? Are you saying the players are deciding this?

 

[qimqam]

The only reason breast cancer is getting so much focus is because it's about boobs, and guys like boobs. Breast cancer has a 90% survivability rate. Why not wear brown in support of colon cancer, which has a 10% survivability rate and desperately needs funding for research? Because poop chutes aren't nearly as glamorous as boobies.

Don't know where you got your bogus stats from but apparently your got all the other shlong lovers to join your colon crusade.

Cancer.org has the survivability stats and as stated above, the funding stats came from the National Cancer Institute; both reputable sources. Apparently you're so insecure that you think that questioning the motivations behind the over-saturated Breast Cancer 'awareness' campaigns makes you a schlong lover on a colon crusade.

OK used your siteStage I Colon Cancer 5-year Survival Rate 74% Stage IV 6%Stage I Breast Cancer 5-year Survival Rate 88% Stage IV 15% Far from the numbers you posted Cornholio