Since we’re talking about the guys on the defensive line, I know I was being pretty harsh before, but you can tell from how they played in the fourth quarter that things are finally looking up 👍
honestly though, the kid in the gym shorts handled his business way better than the guy in the long sleeves 😍
all in all, they played a solid game yesterday. everything will balance out eventually, so I guess I’ll just eat my words... ☕
swifteagle46 said:Just one little observation/question/critique here, and I don't mean any harm, especially now that people are talking about those shirts again. I honestly have no clue who handles the group's marketing or how this whole official fan shop setup works, but in my opinion, we are absolutely bottom-tier when it comes to this stuff. It's painful... Please don't come at me with the "we aren't models" or "do better if you can" excuses, but has whoever is designing these things ever actually heard the word design? Take those North Face style shirts, for example. They’ve put three "types" of shirts up for sale, each with five different motifs (which, by the way, have been used on a million other products), and they just threw them onto the shirt in different orders and positions, calling them three brand-new designs. I mean, seriously? You've got North Face branding, a Stone Island logo that says White boys, and then Chicago Blackhawks fans printed on the hoodie strings? 🙂 ...plus all these random colors splashed on the sleeves, some weird patterns, and extra lines under the text... Or look at the second one, it says White boys, then there's that edgy guy in a hoodie, then that shield with the "h," and once again, Chicago Blackhawks fans on the drawstrings. The next model is the exact same crap, just swapped to North Face, a 1950s era figure in a hoodie, and that same shield (which has already appeared on a billion other items)... Do you see what I'm getting at? It all looks cluttered, messy, and totally tasteless... It feels like they're just making stuff to dump on the masses who will buy whatever, because apparently, it's okay as long as it's loud, colorful, and covered in symbols... rather than making something for actual members of the fan group.
Don't get me wrong, it's not worth stressing over right now, and it isn't the end of the world, but hey, consider it some well-meaning feedback for future projects. And let's be clear, not everything produced has been terrible—there have been a few flashes of brilliance with some decent products. But personally, I'd much rather see three high-quality, meaningful shirts released a year than twenty mediocre ones that are all basically the same thing.
Dana Richardson89 said:249+$10 You can actually grab those jerseys through the Chicago Blackhawks fans Facebook page... since they won't be back on the web shop for a little while yet...
So, should I even wish the Black Knights a happy birthday? Honestly... why bother? You wish a person a happy birthday once a year when there's an excuse to get the crew together and grab some drinks. It’s that one day where you actually get noticed by your close friends, your family, maybe your girlfriend... you know? If we aren't supposed to celebrate the Black Knights' birthday, then what's the point? This group commands so much respect that limiting our recognition to just once a year feels almost insulting. In my book, sure, you can send a card to someone once a year, but not to the Black Knights. Not to a group that deserves way more than that. They deserve constant respect, day in and day out, 365 days a year, for years on end. Just pure, daily recognition because what the Black Knights do is unlike anything else. The work they've put in over all these years doesn't merit a single annual greeting... it earns them daily honor. So, I'm celebrating the Black Knights today simply because they keep proving, year after year, that they don't copy anyone. They don't borrow traditions, they don't improvise, they don't mimic fan ideologies or chase global trends. Since the very beginning, Black Knights create
Tyler Thomas15 said:Give me a break... you really want to talk to me about "unity"?
Try explaining that to someone who's been riding with the Kansas City Chiefs for 44 years and over 350 games, yet purposefully skipped the bleachers during those last few matches (against Columbus and at Yankee Stadium)...
Or try explaining it to me, since I'm pretty sure you guys just staged a coup against the leadership at the CIA.
Seriously, are we actually going to make it to the anniversary without the CIA running things, or do you honestly think the Raiders can function without them?
John Richardson5 said:Man, you really just love jumping in here, don't you? You're always posting away like you know exactly what's going on... but honestly, you haven't got a clue about what actually happened or what was decided...
What are you guys even obsessing over? Seriously, specifically regarding SL... he's basically stepping out of the spotlight now. It’s about the collective strength of the group, not some individual cult of personality. Most people just talk nonsense without actually understanding the core of what we do... it's like most folks don't get it at all... You really have to give those guys from the warehouse a nod when it comes to the fan scene. Honestly, everything they’ve pulled off for the Raiders was purely for the team... they never did it for themselves...
The whole crew from the CIA has been swapped out... but which group are we even talking about? There isn't even a real board of directors anymore. It’s all just official paperwork on a desk while one single guy calls all the shots. I mean, what are you guys actually talking about here...
Jason, am I seriously saying it doesn't matter what was agreed upon???? Go back and read what I wrote again... Honestly, I think the guy is the best choice for the heavy lifting right now. Most people would probably agree... I'm definitely not trying to play boss or decide who's in charge or whatever, just sharing my two cents...
Those guys probably have more games under their belts than I do... but honestly? They can probably score way more often in the paint than they can off the rim...
George Castillo142 said:I’m just asking the leadership over at the Red Army... whoever decided to give this guy such massive complexes back in his younger days... maybe just go over and give him a nice, sincere apology...
Ryan Chavez3 said:Yeah, sure, you and your genius takes are totally going to save him from bankruptcy...
Man, if they just signed the papers right now, we could start fresh on some actual solid ground. That way, he’ll know there won't be some new Freddy or a bunch of new politicians and mayors coming in a few years just to wreck the club all over again...
So go ahead, act smart. Delete this if it's off-topic.
Why are you acting such a wimp all of a sudden? What's your problem?
You won't believe this one... one of those legendary NFL Ultras was spotted hanging out at a local pub this afternoon, grabbing a drink with some lady!!! 😍
And right there at the end of the bar, you've got Andrew Davis just chilling, maybe giving him a little advice or something... 🤷
Look, all of that is fine and well, but those yellow flags are driving me absolutely insane. It feels like we're playing long jump or something just so I don't commit a foul and get called out... 🤷
The security guards are alright, I guess. They’re polite enough, giving you the whole, "Hey, you need to move, that's what we were told" routine. But honestly? Those aggressive SWAT types? Just shut them down immediately. Be aggressive, push back, give them some attitude... 🙂
Who even needs this stuff?
The only ones who didn't talk my ear off about how much I owe were the guys at the local diner... 🤣🤣🤣