New Tillman exhibit in HOF

[nurnay]

Saw this today...

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More: http://tinyurl.com/68fvzq

 

[dreamcastrocks]

very cool

 

[DevonCardsFan]

Thats Bad ASS!!

 

[RedViper]

Glad to see it. It always would have been ridiculous to put PT in the Hall of fame as some suggested. But to honor him in the hall in this fashion is completely appropriate and it appears they've done a good job with it. The NFL was lucky to be able to say that he was in the league for a little while. He and maybe a few others, Joe Delaney comes to mind (the Chief who drowned while attempting to rescue three young boys drowning in a pond), represented a type of excellence that goes way beyond football.

 

[Longcolts]

There is no greater honor than to lay down your life for another! Pat Tillman and Joe Delaney and others of their ilk may not have been the greatest at the professions of their choice, but they rank as high as any, as members of the "Human" race. No matter how you look at it they are true heroes irregardless of the method's of their demise. I can only hope to face my own as bravely as these men have done!

 

[earthsci]

irregardless

:BIM:

Not a word.

Regardless.

 

[CardLogic]

It's cool that the HOF is honoring Tillman in this fashion. It is really incredible to consider what Tillman walked away from, in order to serve his country!

OT:
Check out photo #15 of 31 at the same URL ( http://tinyurl.com/68fvzq )
Roger Wherli interception game ball

 

[nurnay]

:BIM:

Not a word.

Regardless.

I imagine it will be in time. It's a nonstandard word that probably will be standardized since it's used so often.

 

[nurnay]

I imagine it will be in time. It's a nonstandard word that probably will be standardized since it's used so often.

Also, what does ":BIM:" mean?

 

[earthsci]

I imagine it will be in time. It's a nonstandard word that probably will be standardized since it's used so often.

Please God no. Let's not dumb down the language.

 

[earthsci]

Also, what does ":BIM:" mean?

Brian In Mesa. A member of this board who is noted for his correction of grammatical and spelling errors. When someone sees a grammatical or spelling error and corrects it, they are BIMing the offending poster.

 

[cardsfanmd]

Glad to see it. It always would have been ridiculous to put PT in the Hall of fame as some suggested. But to honor him in the hall in this fashion is completely appropriate and it appears they've done a good job with it. The NFL was lucky to be able to say that he was in the league for a little while. He and maybe a few others, Joe Delaney comes to mind (the Chief who drowned while attempting to rescue three young boys drowning in a pond), represented a type of excellence that goes way beyond football.

I remember reading about him in school.

 

[cgolden]

Please God no. Let's not dumb down the language.

too late

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Please God no. Let's not dumb down the language.

too late

yep, that happened when we introduced instant and text messaging.

 

[nurnay]

Brian In Mesa. A member of this board who is noted for his correction of grammatical and spelling errors. When someone sees a grammatical or spelling error and corrects it, they are BIMing the offending poster.

Yeah, I've seen his posts, but never put 2 & 2 together. Makes sense now!

 

[CardLogic]

I imagine it will be in time. It's a nonstandard word that probably will be standardized since it's used so often.

Unlikely.

Regardless indicates without regard. The only appropriate usage of "irregardless" would be as the antithesis, or opposite of regardless. Hence when the word "irregardless" is used it is typically used incorrectly. If it can't even be used properly it is not likely to become standardized.

Below is Merriam-Webster's take:

Main Entry: ir·re·gard·less

Etymology: probably blend of irrespective and regardless

Date: circa 1912

nonstandard : regardless

usage Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that “there is no such word.” There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.

 

[SouthEndZoner]

I'm really glad to see that somehow Pat has been recognized by the HOF. I agree with what everyone has said about him not being a HOF caliber player- but it is called the Hall of FAME and not the "Hall of Stats" and unfortunately because of his sacrifice, his name is now known to almost any knowledgeable football fan.
Cool move by the NFLHOF to include something about Pat.

 

[Captain Matt]

Anyone read Mary Tillman's book? The transcribed eulogies are well worth the price of the book. She gives a lot of background on events leading up to the memorial and how she still copes with PT's death. Anyone who has recently lost a loved one might benefit from it.... And anyone who has become desensitized to the deaths in Iraq will look at the nightly news differently after reading it. "Boots on the ground by dusk" is the title.

 

[TigToad]

without regard

This is funny, this word came up in a previous thread.

I had a better link to origins before, but i'm lazy this time so I'll settle for wiki.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irregardless

 

[TigToad]

the more important part...

I am impressed with the way the HoF is honoring Pat Tillman. He's worth the honor and I'm honored that he's associated with the Cardinals.

 

[Jersey Girl]

Please God no. Let's not dumb down the language.

It's already been done enough.

I'm really glad to see that somehow Pat has been recognized by the HOF. I agree with what everyone has said about him not being a HOF caliber player- but it is called the Hall of FAME and not the "Hall of Stats" and unfortunately because of his sacrifice, his name is now known to almost any knowledgeable football fan.
Cool move by the NFLHOF to include something about Pat.

I think there a number of people in various halls of fame for specific things. I know Mickey Morandini was in Cooperstown for his unassisted triple play. That one day doesn't necessarily make him a hall of fame candidate, but there was still something special about him that people should remember. The same thing should be said about Pat Tillman.

Anyone read Mary Tillman's book? The transcribed eulogies are well worth the price of the book. She gives a lot of background on events leading up to the memorial and how she still copes with PT's death. Anyone who has recently lost a loved one might benefit from it.... And anyone who has become desensitized to the deaths in Iraq will look at the nightly news differently after reading it. "Boots on the ground by dusk" is the title.

I haven't read the book and am undecided about whether or not I want to.