Widder, SASS #59054 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 One of the commentators on Sunday Nite football wanted to let everyone know that if people didn't have guns, then that Kansas City Chiefs football player and his girlfriend would still be alive. I 'think' it was Bob Costner (edit: COSTAS). Anyhow, it was about as ignorant of a statement as you could imagine. People have been killing people since Cain killed Abel. And David didn't need a gun to put a hurtin of Goliath. He was a professional rock chucker on the scale of Ernest T Bass. If people didn't misuse drugs and drive, then one of our seniors at the local high school would also be alive. All she wanted to do was drive home and get her pom-poms for the dance team. Another local idiot wanted to drive on her side of the road. If ignorance was bliss, most of these commentators would be a big blister. I bet if he had made such a statement in front of alot of other NFL players who hunt, shoot and own firearms, one of them would have shut his mouth. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 What channel is he on, hummmm? just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 NBC. The statement was part of a commentary during halftime in reference to the recent tragedy of an NFL player committing murder and suicide. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Sgt. Jake McCandless #3368 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 NBC. The statement was part of a commentary during halftime in reference to the recent tragedy of an NFL player committing murder and suicide. ..........Widder Somehow I'm not surprised,NBC,MSNBC,just saying.Adios Sgt. Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeldust Dan, SASS #2631Life Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Bob Costas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 A guy in Casper Wyoming didn't use a gun. Three people are just as dead, Mr. Costas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Mary Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 The sad thing is there's plenty of victims of domestic violence out there that have been hurt and killed without a gun being involved, and idiots like Costas want the emphasis to be put on getting rid of guns instead of getting rid of violent behavior....all the gun control in the world is not going to protect these women (and in some cases men) from psycho partners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Costas was quoting what the coach of the Chiefs said. Still inappropriate IMHO. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8697360/kansas-city-chiefs-jovan-belcher-kills-girlfriend-commits-suicide-police-say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 It doesn't matter who originally said it. It didn't belong in the middle of the broadcast. These guys need to stick to talking football. They obviously don't know about anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throckmorton,23149 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 his quoting,and agreeing wtih the statement turned me off,so I turned the game off.. AND let my local channel know to pass it along that his remarks were out of bounds for his job.. it's all over the 'net now,and thousands of pro-gun people are ripping him a new one. good for us !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother King, SASS #69031 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Are you mad about this? Are you willing to do somethingabout it? Here is the contact info for NBC maybe write the people a quicklittle email voicing your feelings and beliefs like a grown up .NBC SportsGroup (212) 664-4539 Fax: (212) 664-6035 Project Assignment: leslie.byxbee@nbcuni.com Adam Freifeld Vice President, Communications NBC Sports Group (212) 664-6772 Fax: (212) 664-6035 Project Assignment: "2012 London Olympics" ,"The Belmont Stakes" , "The French Open" , "NFLKickoff Special 2012" , "The Preakness Stakes" , "NBCSunday Night Football" , "Super Bowl XLVI" , "The KentuckyDerby" , "The 'Lights" adam.freifeld@nbcuni.com Greg Hughes Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications NBC Sports Group (212) 664-6111 Fax: (212) 664-6035 Project Assignment: greg.hughes@nbcuni.com Nisa Kiang Communications Assistant NBC Sports Group (212) 413-6837 Fax: (212) 664-6035 Project Assignment: nisa.kiang@nbcuni.com Carol Ko Director, Corporate Communications NBC Sports Group (212) 664-6256 Fax: (212) 664-6035 Project Assignment: carol.ko@nbcuni.com Chris McCloskey Vice President, Communications NBC Sports Group (212) 664-5598 Project Assignment: "2012 London Olympics" ,"Football Night in America" , "National Hockey League" ,"Notre Dame Football" , "PGA Tour" , "Ryder Cup", "Senior PGA Championship" , "U.S. Open & USGAChampionships" , "Costas Tonight " christopher.mccloskey@nbcuni.com Alex Rozis Director, Communications NBC Sports Group (212) 664-4154 Fax: (212) 664-6035 Project Assignment: Alex.rozis@nbcuni.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Are you mad about this? Are you willing to do somethingabout it? Here is the contact info for NBC maybe write the people a quicklittle email voicing your feelings and beliefs like a grown up .NBC SportsGroup (212) 664-4539 Fax: (212) 664-6035 Project Assignment: leslie.byxbee@nbcuni.com ........ Thanks for the info, BK, but do you actually believe the folks pay any attention to email that goes against their liberal agenda? :unsure:/> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I'd tell you my real feelings about football (expecially the TV "personalities" involved in broadcasts), but then I'd get banned. Thanks for info Brother King, I'll make those remarks directly to them. And if you don't think your comment will have an impact... don't bother. But, like other things in life, if you don't ask, how're they to say yes? If you don't inform someone of your concerns, how are they going to know that their behavior or comments are unwelcome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncho Billy Aronson Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Yea, well while your at it, send a letter off to FOX Sports as well. They are part of the 'liberal press' as you say (except they are way conservative!) as they said basically the same thing on FOX sports Sunday...just sayin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cemetery Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 A guy in Casper Wyoming didn't use a gun. Three people are just as dead, Mr. Costas. In Bob Costas's world, those three deaths weren't 'gun deaths', so they don't matter..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrider, SASS #72622 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 They can't even keep these guys off illegal dugs! Do they really think he couldn't have gotten a gun if he wanted it??? http://msn.foxsports.com/topics/device/mobile/t/67422887/costas-advocates-for-gun-control.htm?m_n=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 I guess I can presume that Costas is now against The Constitutional rights of individuals? hmmmm. I think I'll be against Free Speech and ban Costas from anymore TV appearances. That should even things up alittle. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Mary Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Are you mad about this? Are you willing to do somethingabout it? Here is the contact info for NBC maybe write the people a quicklittle email voicing your feelings and beliefs like a grown up .NBC SportsGroup Done! Sent an email to all of them this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Done! Sent an email to all of them this morning. Yep. Sent email and left voice message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Hand Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 A more effective measure would be to contact the sponsors. Remember what happened to Zumbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Jason Whitlock Joven Belcher - 6'2" 228 lbs. Used to a lifetime of violent physical contact and getting what he wants. I'm sure if he wouldn't have had a gun he would have just patted his girlfriend on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckaroo #13080 Regulator Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Jason Whitlock Joven Belcher - 6'2" 228 lbs. Used to a lifetime of violent physical contact and getting what he wants. I'm sure if he wouldn't have had a gun he would have just patted his girlfriend on the head. <_</>/> Written by someone (Whitlock)that probably can't pass the background check. And a pat on the head is probably not going to satisfy anyone set in motion to harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 It doesn't matter who originally said it. It didn't belong in the middle of the broadcast. These guys need to stick to talking football. They obviously don't know about anything else. +1 GG ~ :FlagAm:/> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Dunn Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I just sent Mr. Whitlock and his employer an email regarding his comments, next will be the sponsor's, I also sent one to the people listed by Brother King. I do not expect it to be listened to, but maybe if we all would display our feelings on the matter they might listen a little! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Law Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I just sent Mr. Whitlock and his employer an email regarding his comments, next will be the sponsor's, I also sent one to the people listed by Brother King. I do not expect it to be listened to, but maybe if we all would display our feelings on the matter they might listen a little! I just did the same thing. Whitlock said, "How many young people have to die senselessly? How many lives have to be ruined before we realize the right to bear arms doesn’t protect us from a government equipped with stealth bombers, predator drones, tanks and nuclear weapons?" I think the soldiers who have been in Vietnam and the Gulf Wars can attest that small arms and a will to fight can overcome any modern warfare technology! JEL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Last week, a feller killed his father and fathers girlfriend. Then himself. He killed his fathers girlfriend with a knife, shot his father in the head with an arrow and then stabbed him, AND then committed suicide by stabbing himself with his own knife. Maybe Bob Costas doesn't have any sentiments towards these killings because it didn't involve a Superstar or Sports figure. Or, it wasn't committed with a firearm. It just goes to show how SHALLOW some of these commentators really are. I hope they kick him off the air. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefro, SASS#69420 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I saw that last night and could'nt believe what I heard . So I rewound it just to be sure, yep that's what I heard . Turned off the ball game and put on a Randolph Scott movie. No more Sunday night football fer me. Jefro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Bro King: Thanks for those email addresses. I emailed 4 of them with a very nice and professional comment concerning Costas and SNF. I also recommended that Costas find a new profession. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Hands SASS #8247 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 In my view it was completely inappropriate. I don't need Bob Costas to lecture me about anything, especially during a football game. He is a sportscaster and a good one, but he doesn't have any right to use his position as a sportscaster to pontificate about morality or gun control. His opinions are no more worthy than mine or anyone else's, unfortunately celebrity often goes to a person's head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Bob, 24229 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Very sad that their celebrity status does give them a platform BUT guys it would not be allowed if their sponsors did not support and endorse those opinions as well. I will say one thing for a liberal, when he supports a cause he does it with conviction and is willing to go to the brink in support of that belief. We on the other hand are almost never willing to actually stand up fr a cause. Had this been an equivalent diatribe from the other side, it would not be over until the individual was fired. For what it is worth they did bring it up and take exception to it today on 'The Five'. Most of their remarks mirrored those posted here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncho Billy Aronson Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 There actually is quite a back lash on sports and non-sports related shows suggesting that this on -air opinion of his was an in appropriate use of his celebrity status and not the opinion of NBC. Sometimes these anti-gun guys do us a service by spouting off like as the general populous has taken the other side of the fight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Shayne Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Will be glad when someone finally gets it right......its not the guns fault...its the NFL's fault. All those years of breeding and promoting violence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Bob, 24229 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 CNN poll, take a minute for what its worth. http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/12/03/a-gun-control-halftime-show-should-bob-costas-have-spoken-out-on-belcher-suicide/?hpt=hp_c1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Sandor, SASS #74075 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 On ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption" tonight, co-host Mike Wilbon was first to respond to the question "Should KC have played the game one day after..." Instead of either defending the NFL, or lambasting it as he usually does, he waffled for 10-15 seconds, then launched into a defense of Costas and Whitlock and their point of view. At that point I hit the TV power button, said "Goodbye PTI," and sent an e-mail to ESPN questioning Wilbon's journalistic integrity (never answered the posed question, but switched the argument)and informing them that after years of viewing, I was done with PTI. Also set an e-mail informing Crown Royal that their advertising would no longer reach me through PTI. Received a response from ESPN informing me my comments would be passed on to Wilbon and the "appropriate executives", so I replied to that...Think I'll hear from them again? CS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Even Bill O'Reilly took him to task tonight. I imagine Costas is regretting opening his mouth at this point, but who knows. :unsure:/> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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