A statue for JAB

[Moontan]

That's what Dickie V. is suggesting.

I'm in favor. I'm sure JAB is opposed. Maybe when he retires?

 

[edowd26]

Gimme a piece of wood or marble. I'm on it.

 

[cto]

You NEVER erect statues of living people (unless you are the USSR or Penn State). And look at what's happened to all those Stalin statues and the JoePa statue.

Seriously, statues should never be erected until after some has died (or at least has long since retired) ... and a little history has passed.

 

[edowd26]

You NEVER erect statues of living people (unless you are the USSR or Penn State). And look at what's happened to all those Stalin statues and the JoePa statue.

Seriously, statues should never be erected until after some has died ... and a bit of history has passed.

you forgot Saddam. Mad statues in Bagdad... he's done well for himself.

 

[2-3zone]

There WILL be a statue one day in front of the new stadium like MJ in front of the United Center

 

[cto]

you forgot Saddam. Mad statues in Bagdad... he's done well for himself.

My point precisely

 

[Toga]

You NEVER erect statues of living people (unless you are the USSR or Penn State). And look at what's happened to all those Stalin statues and the JoePa statue.

Seriously, statues should never be erected until after some has died ... and a bit of history has passed.

I once had a hospital client which had a statue of the (then current) Board President sitting in the main lobby. The hospital reputedly had mob connections and I met the Board Prez - bit of a scary dude.

 

[stuckinbig11]

You NEVER erect statues of living people (unless you are the USSR or Penn State). And look at what's happened to all those Stalin statues and the JoePa statue.

Seriously, statues should never be erected until after some has died ... and a little history has passed.

beat me to it

 

[Moontan]

It's starting to become more common in the sports world. Here are some examples:

Auburn football statues

Florida Heisman statues

 

[Frozen]

Let's not erect anything just yet. Premature erections are no good.

 

[cto]

It's starting to become more common in the sports world. Here are some examples:

Auburn football statues

Florida Heisman statues

Yes, and there are the Hank Aaron and Stan Musial statues. But the Musial statue was erected several decades after he retired, and neither was erected while they were active players. And not everyone in Cincy is exactly thrilled with Pete Rose Way (or whatever it is called) in front of the Reds' stadiuim

 

[Zippy1808]

This topic is a non-starter.

Unless the statue will be in front of the Denny's on Erie Boulevard.

 

[Moontan]

This topic is a non-starter.

Unless the statue will be in front of the Denny's on Erie Boulevard.

Are you sure that you don't mean the Denny's or the Waffle House in Greensboro?

 

[HoustonCuse]

A little throwback, but did you ever see the "Where's my dinner, beech?" statue Tom Green made of his dad and put in their front yard? JB should have one like that, raring back to back hand a local scrub reporter.

 

[Toga]

Are you sure that you don't mean the Denny's or the Waffle House in Greensboro?

I Waffle Housed it 2 days ago in Florida. Aaah ... the waitresses.

 

[CorduroyG]

You NEVER erect statues of living people (unless you are the USSR or Penn State). And look at what's happened to all those Stalin statues and the JoePa statue. Seriously, statues should never be erected until after some has died (or at least has long since retired) ... and a little history has passed.

Heh heh she said erect.

 

[anomander]

Bama already has a statue of Nick Saban, and he's been there for like 5 years...seriously though, he already has as a statue.

I just assumed Syracuse hasn't done one yet because in 5 years it would be in front of some random Dorm, or starbucks once the Carrier Dome is flattened

 

[The General]

Bama already has a statue of Nick Saban, and he's been there for like 5 years...seriously though, he already has as a statue.

I just assumed Syracuse hasn't done one yet because in 5 years it would be in front of some random Dorm, or starbucks once the Carrier Dome is flattened

Every coach who wins a title at Bama has a statue. Gene Stallings has a statue. RT.

 

[Opus]

Naming a court for a legend while he is still coaching shows respect and gratitude. But a statue? That is to close to idol worship for me. Someday yes, but now? No way no day. Just my humble opinion.

 

[anomander]

Every coach who wins a title at Bama has a statue. Gene Stallings has a statue. RT.

well i guess Syracuse can do one for every coach who wins a National Championship. I have no problem with that reasoning

 

[BlackKnight76]

Definitely don't like statues of active people. No need to cement someone's legacy like that before their full story is told. He'll get a statue when the time is appropriate.

 

[Zippy1808]

Bob Uecker (alive) already has one statue - now he's getting a second... in the LAST ROW of Miller Park in Milwaukee.
Amazing.

So besides outside the Dome (or the new mythical SU stadium), where would you put a JAB statue?

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mil...md=20140122&content_id=66952692&vkey=news_mil

 

[rosconey]

the real question is- would he be picking his nose

 

[cusetown1]

Stallone "The Italian Stallion" got a statue, and he's still alive. Probably the greatest boxer to ever live.

 

[MonsterGame]

the real question is- would he be picking his nose

Wearing a classic plaid sports jacket for sure.