Overheard here in my workspace:

"Steelers fan? Yeah, I've been a Steelers fan since ol' Kordell Stewart."

I have at least two issues with that.

1. Old Kordell. If Kordell is old, I am getting old.

2. Why associate yourself with Kordell's time with the Steelers? Why not just break out Rick Strom, Bubby Brister, or Neil O'Donnell?

Great Question.

Nobody in Pittsburgh will Claim Kordell, interesting that somone at your work will. My thoughts are that he might be a fan of the idea of having a "slash", but Kordell couldnt throw or make half decent decesions thorwing the ball to save his life. Rick Strom would have been a classic to break out instead of claiming Kordell

MUNS

Let's try this with some other teams:

I've been a Bruins fan since the days of Ole Pete Peeters.

I've been a fan of the Whalers since Ole Peter Sidorkiewicz!

Btw...you took the Bruins, but I was gonna do Ole Gord Kluzak ;)

I actually started following football and liking the Steelers because of Kordell (he had some "slash" thing in Sports Illustrated for Kids...), Rod Woodson, and Jerome Bettis. But I didn't know anyone else until I started using them in seasons and franchises in Madden... so I might answer that question with Kordell as well. :D

I've been a fan of FOFC ever since ole Styx.

I've loved the Philadelphia Flyers ever since ol' Kjell Samuelsson.

I've been a Lions fan since Bob Gagliano.

For all the Hattrickers.

I've been a Cubs fan since moby was a goldfish.

I've been a Colts fan since Ol' Jeff George...

I've been a fan of the Whalers since Ole Peter Sidorkiewicz!

Btw...you took the Bruins, but I was gonna do Ole Gord Kluzak ;)

I thought about Kluzak, and almost went with Jimmy Craig.

I thought about Kluzak, and almost went with Jimmy Craig.

Ahhh, Craig...when Atlanta had a great team-name!

And speaking of the Flames...

I've been a Flames fan ever since ol' Hakan Loob.

I've been a fan of the Denver Broncos since ol' Sammy Winder.

I have been a Dodgers fan since 'ol Pedro Guerrero.

I've been a St. Louis Cardinals fan since ol' George Hendrick.

(this is fun!)

I have been a Steelers fan since ol' Frank Pollard.

I have been a Chargers fan since ol' Ryan Leaf.

I've been a Memphis Maniax fan since ol' Jim Druckenmiller.

I've been a Dolphin fan since David Woodley(RIP)
I've been a Heat fan since ol Rony Seikaly
I've been a Canes since ol Bernie Kosar
I've been a Marlins fan since ol Charlie Hough

I've been a Dolphin fan since David Woodley(RIP)David Woodley died? OMG, I'm crushed. I'm a huge Miami fan (been one since ol' Don Strock :) ) and I'm heartbroken to read this. Wha' happened?

I've been a Memphis Maniax fan since ol' Jim Druckenmiller.I was gonna use him for the 49'ers you bastard. He's a Hokie, you know. I've been a big fan of theirs since ol' Bimbo Coles.

I've been a New York Knicks fan since Ol' James Naismith

David Woodley died? OMG, I'm crushed. I'm a huge Miami fan (been one since ol' Don Strock :) ) and I'm heartbroken to read this. Wha' happened?

http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/nfl/20030506-1643-fbn-obit-woodley.html

MIAMI – In four years with the Miami Dolphins, David Woodley replaced a future Hall of Famer at quarterback, started in a Super Bowl and lost his job to another future Hall of Famer.

Woodley, 44, died of liver and kidney failure Sunday at a hospital in his native Shreveport, La., said his niece, Lucy Woodley. He underwent a liver transplant in 1992.

A former star at Louisiana State, Woodley succeeded Bob Griese as a Dolphins rookie in 1980. He started in the 1983 Super Bowl, which Miami lost 27-17 to Washington. Eight months later he was replaced by Dan Marino, who went on to become the most prolific passer in NFL history.

"David's legacy is that he came in relatively unknown, made our team and helped us win a lot of games," former Dolphins coach Don Shula said Tuesday.

Woodley's biggest asset as a quarterback was his mobility. He had a strong but erratic arm, and he threw 42 interceptions and 34 touchdown passes with the Dolphins.

"For a receiver, David wasn't the easiest guy to play with," said Jimmy Cefalo, his former roommate. "He had as strong an arm as anybody I played with. He could throw it through a house, but he didn't have the ability to turn it down a notch. It got so I wouldn't warm up with him before games because he'd hurt my hands."

Woodley was an eighth-round draft pick who became a starter in Griese's final season, and his 176 completions are still a Dolphins record for a rookie. The following year, Shula alternated Woodley and Don Strock, a better passer but less mobile quarterback, and they became known as "Woodstrock."

"It caused some problems for the defenses, because they had to prepare for two different styles of offense," Strock said. "David and I understood what Shula was going to do, and the combination was successful. When you have success, it's hard to beef about it."

The Dolphins went 11-4-1 that year and won the AFC East. The next season, abbreviated by a strike, they went 7-2 and reached the Super Bowl. Miami led Washington 17-10 at halftime, but Woodley went 0-for-8 in the second half, and the Redskins rallied to win.

Marino was the Dolphins' top draft pick that year, and by October he was the starter. Shula traded Woodley to Pittsburgh, where he spent one season before retiring.

Woodley returned to Shreveport in 1990. He worked in physical education, sold jewelry and was a radio commentator for high school football games last season.

Shula, Strock and Cefalo said they hadn't talked to Woodley in years.

"It wasn't for a lack of trying," Cefalo said. "David was an unusual guy. He didn't open up much. He was never driven by money or fame. He wasn't a typical professional football player. He wouldn't do endorsements. 'When you do that, they own you,' he'd say."

The news release from the funeral home disclosing Woodley's death concluded with words appropriate for a former quarterback: "How swiftly passes the glory of the world."

Too funny. :)

Too funny. :)Jeez, I know Woodley played for LSU - a big Tennessee rival - but finding his death "Too funny" is in very bad taste.

Jeez, I know Woodley played for LSU - a big Tennessee rival - but finding his death "Too funny" is in very bad taste.oh, forgot the ;)

Overheard here in my workspace:

"Steelers fan? Yeah, I've been a Steelers fan since ol' Kordell Stewart."



Kordell Stewart started for the Steelers four years ago.

That's like saying, "I've been a USC fan since ol' Carson Palmer."

I've been a Tennessee fan since ol' Andy Kelly.

I've been a Tennessee fan since ol' Andy Kelly.

Actually, if you wanted to emulate the Steeler's guy, it would be "I've been a Tennessee fan since ol' Casey Clausen".

I've been a fan of the Whalers since Ole Peter Sidorkiewicz!



I would have gone with Mike Liut. Man I miss the Whalers :( *Cues the Brass Bonanza.mp3 *

I've been a Mets fan since old Benny Agbayani

*Cues the Brass Bonanza.mp3 *

Brass Bonanza, better then any kind of anti-depressant. I swear its impossible (at least as a Whaler fan) to listen to it and not get happy immediately.

I would have gone with Mike Liut. Man I miss the Whalers :( *Cues the Brass Bonanza.mp3 *

Seriously...that was my first choice but...Sidorkiewicz sounded more funny ;)

But was Liut a Blue before going to the whalers...hummm, can't remember the chronology...

Brass Bonanza, better then any kind of anti-depressant. I swear its impossible (at least as a Whaler fan) to listen to it and not get happy immediately.

It's getting a bit overplayed these days. Between the Red Sox and the Rock Cats, CCSU basketball, UConn Basketball.....

But I really have been (was) a Whaler fan since ol' John Garrett.

But was Liut a Blue before going to the whalers...hummm, can't remember the chronology...

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=00003170

Actually, if you wanted to emulate the Steeler's guy, it would be "I've been a Tennessee fan since ol' Casey Clausen".
More accurately, ol' Peyton Manning.

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=00003170

Wow...forgot about that website, thats awesome. Haven't used it since my Glaciercats folded and EHM was FREE...awwww the researching days...

I've been a Phillies fan since ol' Steve Jeltz.

I've been a Raiders fan since ol' Al Davis was in charge and hired Art Shell to be the head coach...

...wait a minute...let me rephrase:

I've been a Raiders fan since ol' Al Davis was in charge and signed Jeff George to be our QB...

hmmm...that's not much better.

I've been a Phillies fan since ol' Steve Jeltz.
Good ol' Greasy Head. Nice. :)

I've been a Cardinals fan since ol' Bob Horner.

I've been a Braves fan since Old Rowland Office.

I've been a Falcons fan since ol' Aundray Bruce.

I actually HAVE been a Jags fan since ol Mark Brunell.

What? I've been a Seahawks fan since Rick Mirer...

ouch.

I've been a San Francisco Giants fan since ol' Cody Ransom.

I've been an Eagles fan since ol' Don McPherson. (I think Don was his first name)

What? I've been a Seahawks fan since Rick Mirer...

ouch.

That's "ol' Rick Mirer," Travis. It doesn't work without the "ol'" ;)

That's "ol' Rick Mirer," Travis. It doesn't work without the "ol'" ;)
He has a valid point. As I sit here where that comment was overheard, just over my shoulder, the "ol" was the best part, in my opinion. Followed closely by the reference to Kordell Stewart.

Wasn't Mike Tomczak a quarterback there? I would have rather referenced him.

He has a valid point. As I sit here where that comment was overheard, just over my shoulder, the "ol" was the best part, in my opinion. Followed closely by the reference to Kordell Stewart.

Wasn't Mike Tomczak a quarterback there? I would have rather referenced him.
Hell, he could've done better with Jim Miller.

Dola

I've been a Grizzlies fan since ol Steve Francis -- oh, wait.

He has a valid point. As I sit here where that comment was overheard, just over my shoulder, the "ol" was the best part, in my opinion. Followed closely by the reference to Kordell Stewart.

Wasn't Mike Tomczak a quarterback there? I would have rather referenced him.

'ol bubby brister.

I've been a wrestling fan since Ole Anderson.

Been a fan of the Wu Tang Clan since Ol' Dirty Bastard.