Steve Czaban Thought the Eagles’ Moment of Silence for Garrett Reid Was “Absurd”
The Philadelphia Eagles put stickers with the initials “GR” on their helmets, and had a moment of silence for the death of Garrett Reid, son of head coach Andy Reid, before last night’s game. Steve Czaban, national radio host with Yahoo Sports Radio, was not pleased.
Czaban also made the point that “Genuine personal sympathy for the Reid family is humane and deserved. A forced, public, moment of silence is wholly inappropriate.”
Earlier today, Andy Reid acknowledged that his 29-year old son, who has battled drug addiction for a long time, succumbed to his drug addiction when he was found dead Sunday morning. I can–sort of–understand what Czaban is saying in regard to a public memorial. However, I view the actions last night with the moment of silence as for Andy Reid, the long time coach, and not just for Garrett Reid and the way he died. I don’t think all moments of silence have to be on par with honoring innocent victims of a tragedy to occur.
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August 10th, 2012 at 3:22 PM
Heroin. It’s GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREAT!
August 10th, 2012 at 3:24 PM
Maybe Andy Reid should quit right now to be a better father
/garmy
//fuck that guy
August 10th, 2012 at 3:25 PM
Earlier today, Andy Reid acknowledged that his 29-year old son, who has battled drug addiction for a long time, succumbed to his drug addiction when he was found dead Sunday morning. I can–sort of–understand what Czaban is saying in regard to a public memorial. However, I view the actions last night with the moment of silence as for Andy Reid, the long time coach, and not just for Garrett Reid and the way he died. I don’t think all moments of silence have to be on par with honoring innocent victims of a tragedy to occur.
Well said, Lisk.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:26 PM
What’s the lightning bolt on the mic’d helmet sticker mean? Never noticed that before.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:28 PM
Garrett Reid was an employee of the team and the head coach’s son.
The head coach has been here, for better or worse (admittedly, mostly better) for 13 years. He’s the winningest coach in Eagles franchise history and the franchise goes back to 1933.
Given all of that, the moment of silence was wholly appropriate and it was good to see the Eagles fans support Reid and his family the way they did last night.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:30 PM
What’s the lightning bolt on the mic’d helmet sticker mean? Never noticed that before.
That’s a player (QB on offense, team captain on defense) who is designated to have a miked helmet. Only one player per team (I think) is allowed on the field with a miked helmet at any time, so the sticker helps the officials keep track.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:30 PM
Czaban is the best. Maybe not necessarily here (although I retweeted it). Lots of outside the box stuff from him all the time that genuinely makes you think. And he’s hysterical.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:31 PM
The sticker for helmets that have radio com installed. Google tells me that is Trent Edwards (a QB) helmet.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:31 PM
Someone raised the bat signal. How can I resist?
August 10th, 2012 at 3:32 PM
I know it’s for a mic’d helmet, hence why I said a mic’d helmet, had just never noticed the bolt on them before, didn’t know if that was a new thing.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:32 PM
Czaban is the best. Maybe not necessarily here (although I retweeted it). Lots of outside the box stuff from him all the time that genuinely makes you think. And he’s hysterical.
A rather odd time to make that point.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:32 PM
I know it’s for a mic’d helmet, hence why I said a mic’d helmet, had just never noticed the bolt on them before, didn’t know if that was a new thing.
My cat’s breath smells like cat food.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:33 PM
This comment and the topic (drug addict dies too young) reminds me of this…
“By the way, you don’t have to be sweaty and holding a basketball to enjoy a Gatorade. You could just be a thirsty dude. Gatorade forgets about this demographic. I’m thirsty for absolutely no reason. Other than the fact that liquid has not touched my lips for some time. Can I have a Gatorade too, or does that lightning bolt mean “No”?
/a moment of silence for Mitch Hedberg
August 10th, 2012 at 3:33 PM
That’s actually an image of Goodell’s almighty cock.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:34 PM
I realized that Moleman, but lost Internet trying to comment. Somehow everytime I post I get kicked offline.
I think they just wanted to fancy it up.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:34 PM
What’s the lightning bolt on the mic’d helmet sticker mean? Never noticed that before.
That’s actually an image of Goodell’s almighty cock.
If this was Yahoo Answers, I’d vote this as the best response.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:34 PM
A moment of silence that was really for Andy Reid in a myopic state like Pennsylvania is completely unsurprising. The culture of WINS above all else extends much further than Happy Valley.
Is Andy Reid a great coach? Maybe. Is he a great father. Ask his dead and jailed sons.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:36 PM
Man if Goodell is actually black you’d think he’d treat the players a bit better.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:36 PM
Tiger Woods y’all.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:36 PM
Uncalled for.
The “maybe” that is. Clearly the answer is “no.”
August 10th, 2012 at 3:37 PM
His response it typical of the American ethos of individualism ‘why honour this unworthy man?’ lacks compassion and self awareness.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:39 PM
steve czaban would appreciate a moment of golf talk tho…
this leaderboard is fucking awesome.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:39 PM
Soused is right. In Canada they have a national holiday to honor the guy that raped Theo Fleury.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:41 PM
In his defense young Theo Fleury did dress like a whore.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:42 PM
Agreed. But fuck Kuchar…nice job with the +10 today
August 10th, 2012 at 3:42 PM
Hey you run the stairs in a QMJHL arena and you’re just asking for it.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:44 PM
Poor Dufner.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:44 PM
he’ll make the cut…that’s all i care about for right now re: dufner.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:46 PM
A fly by 8 that flew too low.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:48 PM
Just to clarify myself:
1. Complaining about honouring a dead drug addict is lacking compassion
2. Making fun of a raped child is hilarious
August 10th, 2012 at 3:48 PM
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steve czaban would appreciate a moment of golf talk tho…
He’d leave his show to go golfing.
While I listen to him and can disagree with his opinion, I think this time he was wrong. It’s as much to honor Andy Reid and show support to him and his family as it was for Garrett Reid, Eagles employee.
It’s a moment of silence. No one is asking people to sing songs in his honor.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:49 PM
What did Dufner do?
August 10th, 2012 at 3:49 PM
May I suggest “Under My Thumb” or “Golden Brown”?
August 10th, 2012 at 3:49 PM
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Soused is right. In Canada they have a national holiday to honor the guy that raped Theo Fleury.
In his defense young Theo Fleury did dress like a whore.
In his further defense, no one liked Theo Fleury.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Dusty eyed memorial, Garmy.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Ruin my hope of Keegan Bradley, Tiger and Duffster being in contention on Sunday.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:53 PM
dude…it’s friday on this beast of a course. they haven’t even had any hard pin positions yet…-6 aint safe, esp for someone like woodland, ryo, vijay and rory. they hit their drives way up in the wind, bad things can happen.
duffman has the party coming to him…oh yea.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:56 PM
A Duffman party involves lots of Skoal. And I’m guessing Keystone Light.
August 10th, 2012 at 3:57 PM
Duffman is thrusting in the general direction of the problem
August 10th, 2012 at 3:57 PM
A Duffman party involves lots of Skoal. And I’m guessing Keystone Light.
You’re really suggesting that Duffman would drink anything but Duff?
August 10th, 2012 at 3:58 PM
US women just smoked the Jamaicans and a new WR in the 4X100
August 10th, 2012 at 3:58 PM
this golf tournament needs a hole in OH YEA.
August 10th, 2012 at 4:01 PM
nice helmet up top.
August 10th, 2012 at 4:02 PM
Czaban is a scrub.
August 10th, 2012 at 4:03 PM
Agree with comment 5. Given that, it seemed appropriate.
OT:
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/family-four-bears-breaks-cabin-drink-100-beers-181034427.html
August 10th, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Every sports and political talk radio host except DP and Van Pelt can DIAF.
Also, I was going to put this in the Bolt thread but that’s a whole page back now:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/olympics/2012/writers/sl_price/08/10/2012-olympics-doping/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_t13_a0
August 10th, 2012 at 4:08 PM
yuri, what is matter with you? i tell you many time mishka not understand this “honor system.” now who is going to ride unicycle, did you think of that? nyet, nyet…the question, it is rhetorical.
August 10th, 2012 at 4:10 PM
I wish there was a video of that.
August 10th, 2012 at 4:13 PM
A moment of silence for Andy Reid seems completely appropriate. I’m much more offended by the need to sing God Bless America during all baseball games now.
August 10th, 2012 at 4:15 PM
a moment of farting seems more appropriate for andy reid.
August 10th, 2012 at 4:23 PM
If a moment of silence was indeed a poor choice in a tough situation, then yes, it was absolutely appropriate for Andy Reid.
August 10th, 2012 at 4:37 PM
why?
August 10th, 2012 at 4:40 PM
August 10th, 2012 at 4:41 PM
quote fail. fuck the yankees
August 10th, 2012 at 5:13 PM
I couldn’t agree more with Czaban. I hate the whole numbers on helmet bullshit and the rest of that stuff. If you’re interested in my opinions on this sort of thing check this out:
http://shoeuntied.wordpress.com/2012/04/13/i-know-greates/
August 10th, 2012 at 5:22 PM
A Hugh Cornwell reference is always fun.
August 10th, 2012 at 6:36 PM
I think anyone making judgments about how good a father Andy Reid or anyone else based solely on the actions of their grown children is treading on dangerously thin ice. We have absolutely no idea what went on in that home. What I can tell you after working in high schools for 14 years and raising two kids is that there is absolutely NOT always a direct correlation between parental involvement/concern and adolescent/young adult behavior. If you don’t think this type of thing can happen to you, I sincerely hope you don’t receive a rude awakening down the road.