tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post7933375945693122566..comments2024-03-24T05:21:33.293-04:00Comments on Eagle in Atlanta -- atleagle.com: Herzy returning, media messengers and other linksATL_eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014348799382628049noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-41918601031501896412009-01-09T14:03:00.000-05:002009-01-09T14:03:00.000-05:00Well said. Welcome Danny.Well said. Welcome Danny.Eagle in Brightonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02387603168328339403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-43442617719581186062009-01-09T13:59:00.000-05:002009-01-09T13:59:00.000-05:00Of course we would all be thrilled if every BC stu...Of course we would all be thrilled if every BC student-athlete's bio read like that of the impressive young man who embarrassed our basketball team on Wednesday night ("...Sported a 4.2 GPA in the classroom ... Was a summer intern for California senator Joe Simitian ... Editor of school newspaper ... Earned school’s President’s Award as well as Vision New America 2004 Scholarship Award ... Enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to music and going to church.") But Mr. Lin isn't exactly the type of "diamond in the rough" that Coach Skinner typically recruits. Mr. Lawhorn is. Working-class, proud of where he comes from, chip on his shoulder, with something to prove, genuinely excited to be coming to BC and hopefully hard-working to prove himself on and off the court. In that sense, he is entirely consistent with the kind of working-class kids that have made their way up to the Heights since the trolley era. If they could have commented on blogs, I'm sure the Brahmins of that era would have expressed strong feelings about the intelligence and worthiness of those early Heightsmen with their flat caps and heavy brogues. I'm also sure that many of the conversations among those early Heightsmen would have evidenced foul language, poor grammar and generally provincial attitudes. In our own time, check out some of the other BC message boards, and you'll find much of the same. I'll admit that the first time I read Mr. Lawhorn's comments, I cringed. But after reading them again, I'm actually proud.<BR/><BR/>Welcome to the Heights, Danny... Make us proud!<BR/><BR/>GO EAGLESOld Heightsonianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902743388243889329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-30340667381944513002009-01-09T12:29:00.000-05:002009-01-09T12:29:00.000-05:00Strong's a pipe dream unfortunately. All signs poi...Strong's a pipe dream unfortunately. All signs point Spaz.Eagle in Brightonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02387603168328339403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-30828596631506897822009-01-09T12:04:00.000-05:002009-01-09T12:04:00.000-05:00I agree with that one flutie22phelan20. The page w...I agree with that one flutie22phelan20. The page was meant to be read by his teenage friends, not old BC alums. Kinda creepy. I have been around some pretty brilliant students in an inner-city Los Angeles High School who talk like that out of class all the time. Let's all wait till he does something idiotic at BC before feeling ashamed that a student like that attends our beloved BC. I didn't think my post would blow up into this big discussion.<BR/>So...Charlie Strong?EagleEye2002https://www.blogger.com/profile/17267735990200470316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-3863461429605497982009-01-09T09:12:00.001-05:002009-01-09T09:12:00.001-05:00I'm more concerned that somebody would be cutting ...I'm more concerned that somebody would be cutting and pasting from a HS kid's MySpace page to this blog than I am about what the page says.flutie22phelan20https://www.blogger.com/profile/01303414751362562676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-14927299947260181042009-01-09T09:12:00.000-05:002009-01-09T09:12:00.000-05:00I live less than 3 miles from Lawhorn's high schoo...I live less than 3 miles from Lawhorn's high school and I can tell you, it's another world. Honestly, it's an achievement he can put that many words together coming out of the Hartford public schools.SectionKKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637028115316301153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-11464185051664741542009-01-09T09:00:00.000-05:002009-01-09T09:00:00.000-05:00For those that are truly worried about Mr. Lawhorn...For those that are truly worried about Mr. Lawhorn's Myspace page, I highly recommend David Foster Wallace's essay "Authority and American Usage" from the collection <I>Consider the Lobster</I> as an examination of dialects in American English (among many, many other things). My opinion: I'm not real concerned.BCNorCal07https://www.blogger.com/profile/14729019789737618964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-48466499260879795382009-01-09T08:44:00.000-05:002009-01-09T08:44:00.000-05:00About Five:Touche.About Five:<BR/><BR/>Touche.eagle1331https://www.blogger.com/profile/13479214563300900733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-87089724906859209362009-01-09T08:24:00.000-05:002009-01-09T08:24:00.000-05:00I had a meeting with a former NBA player yesterday...I had a meeting with a former NBA player yesterday. This is a white kid from a Catholic high school who went to a big state school. "Man, I never went to class. Never. I just got notes and during tests, I copied off girls that seemed smart." Granted, he was in college nearly 30 years ago, but I think it is indicative that many athletes just don't take school seriously. That is why BC football players are so impressive.eaglebostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17536194020385661646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-80807476782556022932009-01-09T08:10:00.000-05:002009-01-09T08:10:00.000-05:00Eagle 1331 don't leave us wondering. What does hy...Eagle 1331 don't leave us wondering. <BR/><BR/>What does hyperbole sound like when tripping on acid? Great line.<BR/><BR/>BC offensive players would like Spaz better if they did not get the crap beat our of them by the defense in practice.About Fivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537266939733235271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-50093169711015431112009-01-09T07:57:00.000-05:002009-01-09T07:57:00.000-05:00I don't think saying BC has higher standards means...I don't think saying BC has higher standards means every athlete is brilliant and loves to go to class. It just means that we do not lower our standards as much as a lot of other schools. And I recall, especially as a freshman, a lot of non-athletes that didn't make it to a ton of classes and weren't lighting it up academically. Overall our kids can graduate and have some ability.<BR/><BR/>As for the My Space page, my niece was top 5 at her Catholic school, but when I would read her IM's, MySpace, or even hear her talk to her friends, it seemed like another language. Not saying this guy is a Rhodes Scholar, but it may, MAY, not be as bad as it comes off.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323065356899061243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-10491089340299439742009-01-09T07:47:00.000-05:002009-01-09T07:47:00.000-05:00I agree with Ryan completely. From my time at the ...I agree with Ryan completely. From my time at the heights, it was apparent that the football team was held to higher standards than the basketball team. I don't have a problem with that because I think that's true at most schools. Just check graduation rates. I'd bet 95% of schools have higher football graduation rates than hoops. <BR/><BR/>Lawhorn definitely has a chip on his shoulder. Hopefully it manifests itself in on-court greatness. Let's try to keep him away from the press til, say, junior year though.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738249202468643946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-68905388521456593832009-01-09T05:31:00.000-05:002009-01-09T05:31:00.000-05:00It's probably a toxic mix of questionable parentin...It's probably a toxic mix of questionable parenting, bad influence in high school and urban culture. Can't blame the kid too much for that. He did after all choose BC, so give him credit for that. <BR/><BR/>But if he becomes another Sean Williams, all of us who read that will have a little more insight as to why.BCDiscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384636765050677518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-45775555437529986052009-01-09T05:15:00.000-05:002009-01-09T05:15:00.000-05:00Ry:I cringed, then shook my head, then wept. I do...Ry:<BR/><BR/>I cringed, then shook my head, then wept. I don't buy the "It's just a MySpace entry; Don't worry about it" talk. Not entirely the kid's fault. Look where he grew up.<BR/><BR/>I need his mailing address. To get him started on the road to English recovery, I would like to send him a dictionary and a copy of Strunk & White's "Elements of Style."Eagle1https://www.blogger.com/profile/08095107420308533734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-71523165391641285592009-01-09T01:43:00.000-05:002009-01-09T01:43:00.000-05:00Relax guy, no need for all the self loathing. The ...Relax guy, no need for all the self loathing. <BR/><BR/>The kid's profile is pure comedy, just laugh and let it slide. As long as he's not stealing laptops like our pals in Storrs, we should be fine.<BR/><BR/>Sure BB and FB get some free passes with recruits in addition to lowered standards in general, but when juxtaposed against the majority of comparable schools (in conference, in region, in top 30 annually in AP poll), BC shines academically. <BR/><BR/>Enough of the smokescreen BS.Eagle in Brightonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02387603168328339403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-19949289264089716822009-01-09T01:19:00.000-05:002009-01-09T01:19:00.000-05:00@chicagoAnd you know what? I'm OK with your logic....@chicago<BR/><BR/>And you know what? I'm OK with your logic. I'm doing just fine for myself, consider this the chance that those kids would never have gotten otherwise. I'm generally annoyed by BC hiding behind this implied superiority as well. It's just a smokescreen to deflect the unsightliness of our players getting in bar fights, sexually assaulting girls, robbing people, and doing drugs.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918773815288340624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-48491481015606084012009-01-09T01:15:00.000-05:002009-01-09T01:15:00.000-05:00I was referring to the double standard between how...I was referring to the double standard between how accountable we hold the players on the football and basketball teams respectively, but sure the general double standard works as well.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918773815288340624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-70378747571666629752009-01-09T01:14:00.000-05:002009-01-09T01:14:00.000-05:00Ryan is correct. So many people on this board get...Ryan is correct. So many people on this board get up on their high horse about BC's academics and it's superiority over other schools when I can tell you that during my tenure at BC, I didn't know I had history class with Troy Bell until he showed up for the final. By the way, I'm fine with this. As an alum with a good job, I just want to watch winning football and buy t-shirts that say "CHAMPION" on them. Flame away.chicagofire1871https://www.blogger.com/profile/04269226877436965435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-51206589108477668342009-01-09T01:11:00.000-05:002009-01-09T01:11:00.000-05:00I question any proud BC alum who reads what Lawhor...I question any proud BC alum who reads what Lawhorn has up there and doesn't cringe a little bit.Ryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768915293598447957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-61417863526587949692009-01-09T01:09:00.000-05:002009-01-09T01:09:00.000-05:00All Im saying is that I doubt he talks like that i...All Im saying is that I doubt he talks like that in the classroom or a professional environment. I doubt he will talk like that in a BC press conference either. This was his myspace page and his language with his peers. Yea it looks like gibberish, but it he necessarily dumb?<BR/>And I do admit athletes get in more easily than other students do to BC. But from what I've observed, BC for the most part has much more intelligent and excelling athletes than I have seen in most other programs. Our players at least generally graduate and can get decent jobs when not going pro.EagleEye2002https://www.blogger.com/profile/17267735990200470316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-53291004692941503882009-01-09T00:50:00.000-05:002009-01-09T00:50:00.000-05:00Haha, urban slang? Dude, come on. There's a diff...Haha, urban slang? Dude, come on. There's a difference between urban slang/trash talk and that abortion of language. Keep pretending that BC doesn't have a double standard though.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918773815288340624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-66911008781600830872009-01-09T00:48:00.000-05:002009-01-09T00:48:00.000-05:00Yo Thomas, a little urban slang on someone's myspa...Yo Thomas, a little urban slang on someone's myspace page does not mean someone is dumb, so relax. The kids in high school and having fun talking some trash to his friends online. He looks like he may have some potential.<BR/><BR/>On another note, did you guys watch the Florida game? Great D. Charlie Strong for BC Head Coach!<BR/><BR/>GO EAGLES!!!EagleEye2002https://www.blogger.com/profile/17267735990200470316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-71864662115991068052009-01-08T22:31:00.000-05:002009-01-08T22:31:00.000-05:00Jerzeagle,Please don't ever put quotes like that o...Jerzeagle,<BR/><BR/>Please don't ever put quotes like that on here again, not because I don't appreciate the information, or because I don't find it somewhat entertaining/humorous, but a lot more people that would know no better just found out how dumb that kid really is. I think my diploma just curled up in a ball and hid in the corner.<BR/><BR/>That being said, bring us a national championship Mr. Lawhorn.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738249202468643946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-74279525103934069832009-01-08T21:47:00.000-05:002009-01-08T21:47:00.000-05:00Love the enthusiasm, hope he comes in ready to wor...Love the enthusiasm, hope he comes in ready to work on his game with that chip-on-his-shoulder mentality that drove guys like Dudley and to a lesser extent Tyrese Rice.<BR/><BR/>With that said, hitting up the Connors Family Learning Center around exams time might be advantageous in terms of, you know, academic eligibility...Eagle in Brightonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02387603168328339403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-48622504433645249062009-01-08T21:38:00.000-05:002009-01-08T21:38:00.000-05:00taken from our new bball commit's page:OFFICIA...taken from our new bball commit's page:<BR/><BR/>OFFICIAL DANNY LAWHORN MYSPACE{BOB&Y.R.F.T}D0N ISH's Blurbs <BR/>About me:<BR/>NIKKAS SAID I WAS NEC-MAC MATERIAL POSSIABILTY A-10..SAID I HAD PRO PROTENIAL BUT IM 2 SMALL SAID EVERYTHING BUT ME GOING HIGH MAJOR...DEY SAID WHO DANNY LAWHORN?MA AAU COACH(J.R.)SAID DANNY HAVE HE ABILTY 2 BE SOMETHING SPEICAL BUT HE JUST UNDERRATED...AND KNOW WHAT I SAID?LET DEM KEEP TALKING IMA SHOW EVERY1 WHAT ITS ABOUT NOT ONLY YET I COMMITTED 2 1 OF THE BEST CONFERENCES ACC BABY...IMA MOTHA FUCKING STAR IN DA MAKING..MA COUSIN LAMONT"MO-MO"JONES SAID F*** WITH EVERY1 SAYIN DO U DEY TOD HIM DA SAME THING LOOK NOW...IM A F*** BOSTON COLLEGE BOUND!!!! THE STUFF I DREAM 2 GET MA MOMZ OUT DA HOOD ITS SOON 2 COME IMA MAKE MA CITY PROUD..NOT GONE BE MAKING PBJs 4 SO MUCH LONGER"DANNY"JIGG"LAWHORN UNDERRATED GAURD-----MA BROTHA TONY TAYLOR,PRESCOTT SAID F*** WIT EVERY1 SAYIN YOU DA ONLY 1 DAT CAN BEAT YA SELF AND DONT WORRY BOUT RANKING--"U GONE BE DA NEXT BEST THING MA BOII" LOOK AT ME NOW--(DATS DA STORY OF DANNY JAQUAN LAWHORN)) IMMA TELL U A LIL BOUT ME IMMA BALLER JUST TRNG 2 MAKE MA DREAMS COME TRUE..I WAS BORN IN NEW YORK BROOKYLN RASIED IN HARLEM(UPTOWN) <BR/><BR/>.............<BR/><BR/>yeah.JERZeaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10765767282825088433noreply@blogger.com