Chiefs Do pro athletes have a responsibility to sign for their fans?

**Nzoner** · 08-28-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Buster Hymen

Being a n00b but a long time lurker, I know you're a pretty cool dude, and a great Chiefs fan. Having said that, this is the kind of behavior I absolutely hate, and why I'd never sign anything if I were in his place.

What kind of behavior exactly?I asked nicely,couldn't he have at least acknowledged my presence and said something like,"I'm real sorry but I got a ride to catch."

If anyone's behavior should be questioned it's the athlete,I mean just acknowledge the fact that you've been spoken to.

**penguinz** · 08-28-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Nzoner

What kind of behavior exactly?I asked nicely,couldn't he have at least acknowledged my presence and said something like,"I'm real sorry but I got a ride to catch."

If anyone's behavior should be questioned it's the athlete,I mean just acknowledge the fact that you've been spoken to.

Once he showed no interest in signing you look like just as much an ass to keep following and asking.

**Nzoner** · 08-28-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

Once he showed no interest in signing you look like just as much an ass to keep following and asking.

Whatever dude you have your opinion,like I said earlier my gameroom is an NFL/Chiefs museum and every collectible I own has a story behind it.I'm not saying I should get special treatment because of the money I've invested in this team but damn well know if you don't have at least the respect to acknowledge you've been spoken to,I can be just as much of an ass as you are being.

**Nzoner** · 08-28-2008, 09:09 AM

I'll give you another quick story from that same HOF weekend,when I wasn't asking for an autograph nor would I have tried.Al Saunders comes bolting out of a door onto the concourse at halftime of the game to get a pop and me being the outgoing personality I am I shout ,"Hey Al!"

Saunders stops,turns and comes over to me,in a full concourse and says,"hey how ya doin" and offers his hand.Of course I shake it and in doing so I say,"Just wanted to say good luck this year."He in turn says,"thanks and thanks so much for coming to see us."

Tiger's Fan · 08-28-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Nzoner

What kind of behavior exactly?I asked nicely,couldn't he have at least acknowledged my presence and said something like,"I'm real sorry but I got a ride to catch."

If anyone's behavior should be questioned it's the athlete,I mean just acknowledge the fact that you've been spoken to.

I agree that he should have at least acknowledged you. It's just got to get old for him. I know I'm in the minority on this, but thats just the way I feel. I have a kid shooting a pilot right now, and I worry about him in this respect also.

**Nzoner** · 08-28-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Buster Hymen

I agree that he should have at least acknowledged you. It's just got to get old for him. I know I'm in the minority on this, but thats just the way I feel. I have a kid shooting a pilot right now, and I worry about him in this respect also.

Hey man I respect your opinion and know this,my gameroom is not full of autographs,I'm not a hound if you will nor do I idolize these guys,however ,there are certain moments(HOF weekend,camp,Red Friday)when I will try and get an autograph or two to capture the memory a little more.

Radar Chief · 08-28-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Buster Hymen

I agree that he should have at least acknowledged you. It's just got to get old for him. I know I'm in the minority on this, but thats just the way I feel. I have a kid shooting a pilot right now, and I worry about him in this respect also.

I understand.
It’s been probably 12-13 years ago but a friend and I went to watch some kick boxing in Tulsa when Tommy Morrison showed up at ringside. No more had he warmed his seat than a crowd of autograph hounds formed a line and without asking just expected him to sign whatever they stuffed in his face.
I felt sorry for him, can’t even just relax and enjoy sporting event, so I didn’t join the line.
To his credit, he politely signed everything handed to him until the event ended and he left.
But this is a different circumstance than Mr. Nzoner described. I don’t think he’s out of line for asking.

Demonpenz · 08-28-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Radar Chief

I understand.
It’s been probably 12-13 years ago but a friend and I went to watch some kick boxing in Tulsa when Tommy Morrison showed up at ringside. No more had he warmed his seat than a crowd of autograph hounds formed a line and without asking just expected him to sign whatever they stuffed in his face.
I felt sorry for him, can’t even just relax and enjoy sporting event, so I didn’t join the line.
To his credit, he politely signed everything handed to him until the event ended and he left.
But this is a different circumstance than Mr. Nzoner described. I don’t think he’s out of line for asking.

He was a good sport. Made sure every fan got aids no matter what the age

**penguinz** · 08-28-2008, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Radar Chief

I don’t think he’s out of line for asking.

Not out of line for asking. But once TG displayed no interest there is no reason to follow him and continue to ask him.

**chasedude** · 08-28-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

Not out of line for asking. But once TG displayed no interest there is no reason to follow him and continue to ask him.

agreed, even Chiefs players need their privacy. I know I would get tired of it

**Bugeater** · 08-28-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by chasedude

agreed, even Chiefs players need their privacy. I know I would get tired of it

I dunno, it's hard to defend a player acting like that if they're on "company time" so to speak, but if they're out in the general public they shouldn't be bothered.

**Nzoner** · 08-28-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GoBo

I dunno, it's hard to defend a player acting like that if they're on "company time" so to speak, but if they're out in the general public they shouldn't be bothered.

Bingo,just a yes or no,but don't act like I don't exist

Radar Chief · 08-28-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

Not out of line for asking. But once TG displayed no interest there is no reason to follow him and continue to ask him.

If he never acknowledges that Mr. Nzoner is even there how is he supposed to know that Tony heard him?
A simple “I don’t have time”, or even a “**** off” would’ve done the trick, I’d think.
But in the end, I don’t fault Mr. Nzoner for asking, even asking more than once, and I wouldn’t expect any more of Tony having a few friends with the same type of experience with him.

**Rain Man** · 08-28-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Buster Hymen

I agree that he should have at least acknowledged you. It's just got to get old for him. I know I'm in the minority on this, but thats just the way I feel. I have a kid shooting a pilot right now, and I worry about him in this respect also.

He shouldn't be doing that. How is the plane going to land?

plbrdude · 08-28-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

He shouldn't be doing that. How is the plane going to land?

it will land ok. just be a little firmer on contact than usual.

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