OT: OSU coach's brother-in-law elected to office

by CatMan2 on Nov 4, 2008 11:58 PM PST

Craig Robinson, the men's basketball coach at Oregon State has an in-law who has had some recent success on the political stage.The story has been picked up nationally; e.g., see http://www.nytimes.com/

Details are sketchy so I don't really have 75 words at this time :(

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lol

read this interview with craig robinson…
http://www.blazersedge.com/2008/5/14/509726/conversation-with-osu-coac

honor terry porter

by Ben Golliver on Nov 5, 2008 12:04 AM PST reply actions

hahaha.

if i started a beer company and sold one beer for every time he(timbo) replied to himself, i'd be a millionaire, check that, a billionaire. - prezofdeath

by Outlaw is Rejector on Nov 5, 2008 12:14 AM PST reply actions

Is your election over yet?

Oh, good. Perhaps the silly political slams will stop now.

The most amazing thing about my amazing ego is I have amazingly little about which to be egotistical.
The pick and roll this year will emphasize "roll" followed by "dunk", followed by the wailings and lamentations of your women.

by jscot on Nov 5, 2008 12:25 AM PST reply actions

SHUT YUR FACE, COMMIEZOID

THE ONLY THING “SILLY” IS YOUR FACE.

Thank goodness this isn’t another election that lasts days and weeks. After the Oden sprain, I got no more energy to care about stuff.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Nov 5, 2008 1:52 AM PST up reply actions

Commiezoid vs. Godzilla

Your face never forgets a cry.

if i started a beer company and sold one beer for every time he(timbo) replied to himself, i'd be a millionaire, check that, a billionaire. - prezofdeath

by Outlaw is Rejector on Nov 5, 2008 2:45 AM PST up reply actions

Not trying to stir anything up

I posted this because it just seemed odd to me that no overt acknowledgment of yesterday’s momentous events was visible on BE. Yes, this site is about the Trail Blazers, but please forgive me for noting that on November 4, 2008, an African-American man was elected to govern a nation born in slavery.

For those of us who are US citizens or live in the US, and for many others around the world, this national election was a watershed event whose importance is just beginning to be realized. John McCain was gracious in defeat, recognizing the historic importance of Obama’s election and vowing to work with the new president to help deal with the formidable problems looming ahead. For his part, Barack Obama was equally gracious in victory, reaching out to all of us for our support in the coming years.

I hope that all of us can similarly adopt an attitude of tolerance and trust, and that we can realize that we have a great deal in common. On a personal note, I realize that I have at times engaged in political (with a small "p") discussions on this site that have not led to mutual understanding so much as pushing us all into reflexive, defensive postures where we don’t really hear one another. I promise to try to do better in the future.

by CatMan2 on Nov 5, 2008 1:56 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs

I use the term "Live in the US" loosely... But just for fun.

Sometimes I just don’t know where I am.

This thread is well placed, humorous, and no flack shall be passed, unless upon me. C’mon FLACK!

if i started a beer company and sold one beer for every time he(timbo) replied to himself, i'd be a millionaire, check that, a billionaire. - prezofdeath

by Outlaw is Rejector on Nov 5, 2008 2:44 AM PST up reply actions

Good stuff

As someone who doesn’t live in the U.S., I’m glad to see racism over there dying. Both parties have advanced blacks to high position, but this one has been endorsed by the electorate at large. It would be nice to see skin color not even be mentioned any more, but I suppose that may never come. Nevertheless, this is a huge step forward.

I hope even conservatives who opposed Obama on philosophical grounds can see a good side in this.

I hope that now the election is over, people will realize that just about everybody really wants the same things, and that just because someone has a different idea from yours about how to accomplish it doesn’t mean they are evil or stupid. Political differences should be treated with respect. There is a reason the other guy thinks the way he does, and it might be a good idea to try to find out what it is.

I didn’t think you were stirring things up. I thought it was a clever fanpost.

by jscot on Nov 5, 2008 4:03 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Worded well

I am one of the few people on here that was extremely irritated about the political discussion on this site. There was a lot of mean things said, and I hope now it will cease and we can go back to talkin’ basketball!

When asked about his thoughts during the Olympic games about playing against Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, Rudy responded "My first thought was respect. My second thought was to kick their ass".

Man I love him.

by twiggs on Nov 5, 2008 6:24 AM PST up reply actions

Rec.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Nov 5, 2008 9:54 AM PST up reply actions

Hi Ann

Glad to see you’re still around! Myself, I’m gonna try to lurk and listen a bit more and stay away from the fray. If I can pull it off, I might try to imitate your bon mot style but with a bit of blather. Can’t seem to help myself!

by CatMan2 on Nov 5, 2008 4:34 PM PST up reply actions

Recced for classiness

by Corvid on Nov 5, 2008 10:45 AM PST up reply actions

Elegant and eloquent

Hat tip.

by BlazersOrBust on Nov 5, 2008 1:20 PM PST up reply actions

Keep your agenda away from my crotch!

Lets talk about religion now.

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by tominhawaii on Nov 5, 2008 2:32 AM PST up reply actions

Are there Hawaiian Evangelicals?

by Norsktroll on Nov 5, 2008 3:37 AM PST up reply actions

Probably

I stole that crotch quote from some hippie protesting the Promise Keepers when I lived in Eugene.

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by tominhawaii on Nov 5, 2008 3:45 AM PST up reply actions

lol

woww

Marc Gasol´s formula.
Asked about his way to succeed, Marc Gasol said: "If the coach asks me for banging my own head 200 times, I do it. Even more, I do it 500 times."
--translated by Amlmart

by prezofdeath on Nov 5, 2008 12:08 PM PST up reply actions

way to go Obama!

it won’t be too hard to be better than the last guy

Woof

by Charles Barkley McLovin on Nov 5, 2008 1:04 AM PST reply actions

who's craig's bro-seph?

by Bust a Bucket on Nov 5, 2008 7:01 AM PST reply actions

bitter sweet

happpy an African American was elected. Super pissed it was Obama. Nuff said.

myspace.com/marktwainindians

by mark twain on Nov 5, 2008 7:27 AM PST reply actions

Which other African American was on the ballot? Did Jesse Jackson run again?

by Norsktroll on Nov 5, 2008 7:40 AM PST up reply actions

huh?

do you not get my point? I"m happy we’ve finally accomplished electing an African American. I’m bummed Obama had to be the one. I’m not saying there was one running that I preferred, just not an Obama follower.

myspace.com/marktwainindians

by mark twain on Nov 5, 2008 7:53 AM PST up reply actions

yeh he's pretty left

i love obama, just not his policies

Marc Gasol´s formula.
Asked about his way to succeed, Marc Gasol said: "If the coach asks me for banging my own head 200 times, I do it. Even more, I do it 500 times."
--translated by Amlmart

by prezofdeath on Nov 5, 2008 12:08 PM PST up reply actions

Speaking of Jesse Jackson

I got pretty emotional seeing him there in the crowd, tears running down his cheeks. That image will stay with me forever.

by Corvid on Nov 5, 2008 10:50 AM PST up reply actions

Crocodile tears

He was just sad because he never got the chance to rip Obama’s nuts off.

Can I buy you a fish sandwich?

by silkybrown on Nov 5, 2008 4:13 PM PST up reply actions

GO BEAVS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It kills me that OSU sucks at basketball, being that it’s by far, my favorite sport. I think the Craig Robinson hire was a huge positive……….and the fact that his BIL is now the President Elect? Crazy…….

Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game

by iDea on Nov 5, 2008 8:43 AM PST reply actions

Is Barry's college eligibility used up?

………………………… I think the Beavs can use a little help at the 2 until January.

FREE SERGIO -- Trade Him or Cut Him NOW!!!

by timbo on Nov 5, 2008 10:28 AM PST up reply actions

I wish GP could play

The Glove was amazing in college.

Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game

by iDea on Nov 5, 2008 11:43 AM PST up reply actions

the UNITED states of america...

I hope that all of us can similarly adopt an attitude of tolerance and trust, and that we can realize that we have a great deal in common.

… just because someone has a different idea from yours about how to accomplish it doesn’t mean they are evil or stupid. Political differences should be treated with respect.

I think the nation is in for a pleasant surprise with Obama. Though he may be liberal… he sincerely respects conservatives, and that will make a huge difference in how he governs this country.

Last night as I was watching the states one by one colored red or blue, I was hoping that after Obama’s speech… they’d all be purple.

the wisdom of peasants is demonstrated in their ability to pretend that they are fools.

by sagebru5h on Nov 5, 2008 11:32 AM PST reply actions