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Various Non-Bald Discussions => Sports Talk => Topic started by: Tyler on January 05, 2012, 11:45:55 AM

Title: Tim Howard - One classy Sly Bald Guy
Post by: Tyler on January 05, 2012, 11:45:55 AM
Soccer/Futbol player Tim Howard recently made a goal from the opposite end of the field from his own goal.  Instead of celebrating, in a sport that is known for over the top celebrations, he didn't.  Why?  This is what he had to say:

"I was delighted...but it's not a nice feeling for a keeper. It's really awful actually."...Howard also reached out to the opposing keeper after the game..."I let him know that I was feeling for him...It's not a nice place to be. I've been there before, a long, long time ago, and that was why I didn't celebrate."

Here's the video:

http://www.youtube.com/v/LFskFNYyLBw?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/tim-howard-felt-bad-about-his-incredible-goal-2012-1#ixzz1ibvPATIU
Title: Re: Tim Howard - One classy Sly Bald Guy
Post by: buddha on January 05, 2012, 11:50:29 AM
That was admirable. I totally hate some of these little end-zone celebrations that some of the NFL guys engage in. I always remember the Vince Lombardi statement to his players: "If you get into the end zone try to act like you've been there before". I wish some of the high priced prima donnas in the NFL would act like they've been there before.
Title: Re: Tim Howard - One classy Sly Bald Guy
Post by: -Doug- on January 05, 2012, 12:17:18 PM
That was a ton of luck on the kicker's part and a lot more bad luck on the keeper's part. Tom reaction was understandable and admirable.
Title: Re: Tim Howard - One classy Sly Bald Guy
Post by: Paul the Headblader on January 05, 2012, 12:38:00 PM
nice!
sly looks good on him!
Title: Re: Tim Howard - One classy Sly Bald Guy
Post by: Slynito on January 05, 2012, 12:57:29 PM
That's an amazing goal...he felt for the opposing keeper and how humiliating it will be for him. He probably fainted inside, but kept his cool. He does wear his bbc well.
Title: Re: Tim Howard - One classy Sly Bald Guy
Post by: schro on January 05, 2012, 03:29:28 PM
Played exceptionally well for the US National team. Class Act.
Title: Re: Tim Howard - One classy Sly Bald Guy
Post by: tomgallagher on January 05, 2012, 03:55:11 PM
He's a Jersey boy and played well when he was here. Man U. noticed him and hired him at that time.

I think I heard that it was the first time in Premier League history that it has ever been done.
Title: Re: Tim Howard - One classy Sly Bald Guy
Post by: b.driscoll on January 05, 2012, 05:39:05 PM
   An incredible kick..............the ball just kept going. Howard's humility afterward should be shown to the entire sporting world.  Class personified.
Title: Re: Tim Howard - One classy Sly Bald Guy
Post by: Arnie on January 05, 2012, 07:50:49 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/dirty-tackle/post/Tim-Howard-didn-8217-t-celebrate-100-yard-goal-;_ylt=Alz8ccH9wQ_1dJCuCDUStawmw7YF?urn=sow-wp7896

Was just reading about it earlier.  Some of the videos show how crazy the wind was that day.