Is it just me?

[LarryMullenJr.]

Has anyone else grown beyond sick of the various "3" celebrations from kids after they make one?
The 3-goggles, 3-gun put back in a holster, bow-and-arrow thing, etc. Can't remember who it was, but someone made one and pretended to smell the 3 and then throw it off to the side.
A fist-pump, high five the nearest teammate...whatever, but are we far from seeing cartwheels back to play defense?
I'm old, but this weekend was annoying.

 

[spbc7]

Just you

 

[SSG T]

It's a game, they should have fun playing it.

Of course I like bat flips in baseball too. I just like watching guys enjoying themselves while playing a game. I want to watch guys that take themselves too seriously lose.

Did I mention, it's a game?

 

[noStemsnoSTICKS]

Has anyone else grown beyond sick of the various "3" celebrations from kids after they make one?
The 3-goggles, 3-gun put back in a holster, bow-and-arrow thing, etc. Can't remember who it was, but someone made one and pretended to smell the 3 and then throw it off to the side.
A fist-pump, high five the nearest teammate...whatever, but are we far from seeing cartwheels back to play defense?
I'm old, but this weekend was annoying.

I think it's silly too, but I have to remember the age of these kids, and the fact that it's March Madness. If I hit a 3 in the tournament I'd be doing somersaults to the other side of the floor.

 

[OC_Hawk]

 

[LarryMullenJr.]

Solid!!!

Ya ever notice........

 

[CaliHawkFan]

Get off my lawn!!!!

 

[Curt Furence]

Obligatory

 

[Curt Furence]

Good to see Goose Gossage is a poster on HR. Welcome Goose!

 

[anon_i8nzeu2gbf0ba]

Of course, they played games for a long time before players started showing how much "fun" they were having by performing self-promoting, ego-stroking antics. Then again, in the age of selfies, Facebook, Twitter, and the like, how dare anyone suggest athletes could have fun without showing up the opposition or glorifying themselves? Crazy notion, indeed.

I wonder when golfers will figure this out? Those guys must not be havin' ANY fun.

Personally, I enjoy seeing athletes show some self restraint and class. Make a three? Cool. How many did you miss? Hit a home run? Awesome. How many times did ya strike out?

The sports culture, or lack thereof, is a reflection of the broader society. And neither one is a pretty picture. Spin it any way you want.

 

[HawkRugged17]

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

It's a game, they should have fun playing it.

Of course I like bat flips in baseball too. I just like watching guys enjoying themselves while playing a game. I want to watch guys that take themselves too seriously lose.

No, you don't. Otherwise you wouldn't be an Iowa fan.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Has anyone else grown beyond sick of the various "3" celebrations from kids after they make one?
The 3-goggles, 3-gun put back in a holster, bow-and-arrow thing, etc. Can't remember who it was, but someone made one and pretended to smell the 3 and then throw it off to the side.
A fist-pump, high five the nearest teammate...whatever, but are we far from seeing cartwheels back to play defense?
I'm old, but this weekend was annoying.

Oh, it's not just you. It got old shortly after it became a "thing"....how many ever years ago its been now.

 

[24 so far]

Has anyone else grown beyond sick of the various "3" celebrations from kids after they make one?
The 3-goggles, 3-gun put back in a holster, bow-and-arrow thing, etc. Can't remember who it was, but someone made one and pretended to smell the 3 and then throw it off to the side.
A fist-pump, high five the nearest teammate...whatever, but are we far from seeing cartwheels back to play defense?
I'm old, but this weekend was annoying.

Agreed. It's stupid, but not surprising in the least.

Act like you've been there.

 

[Carlton]

Has anyone else grown beyond sick of the various "3" celebrations from kids after they make one?
The 3-goggles, 3-gun put back in a holster, bow-and-arrow thing, etc. Can't remember who it was, but someone made one and pretended to smell the 3 and then throw it off to the side.
A fist-pump, high five the nearest teammate...whatever, but are we far from seeing cartwheels back to play defense?
I'm old, but this weekend was annoying.

Didn't see any of the games this past weekend but know what you are referring to- these theatrics have been rise for a while. I tend to agree with you but have a hard time drawing the line as no two situations are the same.
Since I am in general agreement with you, I would like to ask you about trash talk. What is your reaction to its proliferation in College Basketball?

 

[LarryMullenJr.]

Didn't see any of the games this past weekend but know what you are referring to- these theatrics have been rise for a while. I tend to agree with you but have a hard time drawing the line as no two situations are the same.
Since I am in general agreement with you, I would like to ask you about trash talk. What is your reaction to its proliferation in College Basketball?

I don't have a problem with some good-natured jawing, but then again you run into the issue of how to "police" it and who determines what crosses the line...and what IS the line, for that matter.
To me there's a difference between "so, where do you want me to score on you from next?" to "you're my effin beeyotch tonight!" or something like that. I'll show how old I am and my thinking is; act like the Bird/Magic era and we'll be fine. I know they jabbed at guys but you never saw them stand over a guy on the floor after a great play or anything that looked like street ball. It's a game and certainly have fun with it but c'mon.

 

[HoustonREDHawk]

I was also taught old-school behavior, where most on-court celebrations were not tolerated, because demonstrations were considered showing up your opponent and poor sportsmanship. But, as long as the celebrations aren't in the other team's face and the player(s) get back on defense, which sometimes doesn't happen, I don't see the harm with letting the kids have fun.

 

[calinorthhawk]

When Jok/Iowa is draining 3's, they are cool.

When opponents are lighting up 3's, they are stupid.

 

[wisbadger303]

It's not just you. The NYTimes had an article about this very topic about a week ago.

Link

 

[Carlton]

It's not just you. The NYTimes had an article about this very topic about a week ago.

Link

Good find.
As much as I enjoy Bronson, my advise to him is that the "Lock and load" is donk. Don't go there.

 

[Edenprairiehawk]

I enjoy seeing real excitement that's genuine. I hate all the contrived antics that in effect are saying please look at me and show me some attention.

 

[LarryMullenJr.]

It's not just you. The NYTimes had an article about this very topic about a week ago.

Link

Thanks for posting that. I think the best part about it is the author mentioning that the best shooter in the game, Curry, simply turns and heads down the court.

 

[Carlton]

Thanks for posting that. I think the best part about it is the author mentioning that the best shooter in the game, Curry, simply turns and heads down the court.

which I think can be more psychologically debilitating on the defender than trash talk.

 

[Cydkar]

Thanks for posting that. I think the best part about it is the author mentioning that the best shooter in the game, Curry, simply turns and heads down the court.

Which is actually more of a dick move than 3-goggles. I'm all for both, by the way and I'm actually an old guy. I love it when fun haters whine. Give me a break, they are kids having fun.

 

[LarryMullenJr.]

Which is actually more of a dick move than 3-goggles. I'm all for both, by the way and I'm actually an old guy. I love it when fun haters whine. Give me a break, they are kids having fun.

Well you're a Clown fan and you guys don't get to celebrate much so take advantage of it when you can.

I'm actually just kidding, but I'm sure someone will chime in with something like that shortly.

 

[Carlton]

Who said Curry isn't having fun? For a lot of very good players, BB remains a team sport and it's the ultimate victory that's the fun part.

 

[El Simbolo]

The gesture I'm sick of is kids on the bench doing the bowl and spoon motion - "keep serving me up". You're on the bench, celebrate but don't act like you're cool for being a teammate of a player who's in a hot streak

 

[LarryMullenJr.]

The gesture I'm sick of is kids on the bench doing the bowl and spoon motion - "keep serving me up". You're on the bench, celebrate but don't act like you're cool for being a teammate of a player who's in a hot streak

But they feel like they've contributed to the player's success because they're the one who rebounds for him during shoot-around.

Seriously though, I can't agree with you enough on that one as well.

 

[Rustys Dad]

I think it does get tiring ... we've become a society of people who like to draw attention to themselves ... To create that next "viral video." It's really just a reflection of our society ... Me, me ... and me ...

 

[KennyPowers_96]

Of course, they played games for a long time before players started showing how much "fun" they were having by performing self-promoting, ego-stroking antics. Then again, in the age of selfies, Facebook, Twitter, and the like, how dare anyone suggest athletes could have fun without showing up the opposition or glorifying themselves? Crazy notion, indeed.

I wonder when golfers will figure this out? Those guys must not be havin' ANY fun.

Personally, I enjoy seeing athletes show some self restraint and class. Make a three? Cool. How many did you miss? Hit a home run? Awesome. How many times did ya strike out?

The sports culture, or lack thereof, is a reflection of the broader society. And neither one is a pretty picture. Spin it any way you want.

For years people grew up believing they should be seen not heard, all the while elites and others milked them to an early death with little enjoyment or humor and certainly no self promotion.

Do you have any other requests/demands for these non paid players that are busting their asses just to entertain you?

I assume you'd prefer have players more like the classy and humble "businessmen" that are financially fleecing these kids, right?