Of all the jerseys in all the world...

Pumpy Tudors · 09-16-2008, 11:04 AM

As I was driving to work this morning, I passed by a guy standing on the sidewalk. He was wearing a Danny Fortson University of Cincinnati jersey. Of all people, Danny Fortson? Hell, I understand that the guy probably didn't put any real thought into it when he put it on this morning. I bet he just picked something out of his closet and wore it. I get that. Still, I found it to be a strange sight in Pittsburgh in 2008.

I know I take this stuff too seriously, because if I had a Danny Fortson UC jersey, I would've retired it years ago. I might keep it, but I wouldn't wear it in public. Now I'm trying to think of other jerseys that might give me the same reaction. A Kevin Elster Mets jersey? A Karl Williams Buccaneers jersey? Anything John Avery?

These are the kinds of thoughts that kept me out of the good schools.

Pumpy Tudors · 09-16-2008, 11:10 AM

Winner.

stevew · 09-16-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

As I was driving to work this morning, I passed by a guy standing on the sidewalk. He was wearing a Danny Fortson University of Cincinnati jersey. Of all people, Danny Fortson? Hell, I understand that the guy probably didn't put any real thought into it when he put it on this morning. I bet he just picked something out of his closet and wore it. I get that. Still, I found it to be a strange sight in Pittsburgh in 2008.

I know I take this stuff too seriously, because if I had a Danny Fortson UC jersey, I would've retired it years ago. I might keep it, but I wouldn't wear it in public. Now I'm trying to think of other jerseys that might give me the same reaction. A Kevin Elster Mets jersey? A Karl Williams Buccaneers jersey? Anything John Avery?

These are the kinds of thoughts that kept me out of the good schools.

Fortson played hs ball in the Pittsburgh area. I seem to remember a big controversy when he tried to switch schools. Anyways There's a slight chance it was a relative or something. Unless it was a white dude

Pumpy Tudors · 09-16-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Fortson played hs ball in the Pittsburgh area. I seem to remember a big controversy when he tried to switch schools. Anyways There's a slight chance it was a relative or something. Unless it was a white dude

OK, I didn't know that he played in high school around here. The thought crossed my mind that it might've been a relative, and I could accept that. Since either of those are decent reasons for the guy wearing the jersey this morning, it's not nearly as random as I had thought (or hoped).

Mustang · 09-16-2008, 11:18 AM

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There's a slight chance it was a relative or something.

Or homeless.

Need to start an online store up.. shittyjerseys.com

Could buy you a nice Ryan Leaf powder blue retro jersey, Gary Sheffield Brewers jersey or Manute Bol Indianapolis Ice jersey there.

Endless possibilities to go Old School Crappy

korme · 09-16-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

As I was driving to work this morning, I passed by a guy standing on the sidewalk. He was wearing a Danny Fortson University of Cincinnati jersey. Of all people, Danny Fortson? Hell, I understand that the guy probably didn't put any real thought into it when he put it on this morning. I bet he just picked something out of his closet and wore it. I get that. Still, I found it to be a strange sight in Pittsburgh in 2008.

I know I take this stuff too seriously, because if I had a Danny Fortson UC jersey, I would've retired it years ago. I might keep it, but I wouldn't wear it in public. Now I'm trying to think of other jerseys that might give me the same reaction. A Kevin Elster Mets jersey? A Karl Williams Buccaneers jersey? Anything John Avery?

These are the kinds of thoughts that kept me out of the good schools.

Look, I know this thread isn't serious and I know I'm a homer. But Danny Fortson, if you forget, was the best player in the nation when he played for the Bearcats. So comparing him to shitty PROS does no justice. It's like rocking a Eric Crouch Nebraska jersey.

Fidatelo · 09-16-2008, 11:23 AM

I like obscure jerseys better than ones with obvious names on the back. Everyone in Winnipeg walks around with Stegall or Roberts or Canada on their back, I like seeing the oddballs. Like last week I saw a guy in a Sam Garza jersey, and it brought a tear to me eye.

Pumpy Tudors · 09-16-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by korme

Look, I know this thread isn't serious and I know I'm a homer. But Danny Fortson, if you forget, was the best player in the nation when he played for the Bearcats. So comparing him to shitty PROS does no justice. It's like rocking a Eric Crouch Nebraska jersey.

Well, then, if I see somebody walking around in a Gino Torretta Hurricanes jersey, I'll slap myself for laughing.

ISiddiqui · 09-16-2008, 11:28 AM

Hey, Pumpy just met Danny Fortson!

Pumpy Tudors · 09-16-2008, 11:29 AM

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Hey, Pumpy just met Danny Fortson!

It took y'all long enough.

MikeVic · 09-16-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

I like obscure jerseys better than ones with obvious names on the back. Everyone in Winnipeg walks around with Stegall or Roberts or Canada on their back, I like seeing the oddballs. Like last week I saw a guy in a Sam Garza jersey, and it brought a tear to me eye.

Garza... geez.

sterlingice · 09-16-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Well, then, if I see somebody walking around in a Gino Torretta Hurricanes jersey, I'll slap myself for laughing.

Unless, of course, it's Gino Torretta. Then you'd just cry a little?

SI

sterlingice · 09-16-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Or homeless.

Need to start an online store up.. shittyjerseys.com

Could buy you a nice Ryan Leaf powder blue retro jersey, Gary Sheffield Brewers jersey or Manute Bol Indianapolis Ice jersey there.

Endless possibilities to go Old School Crappy

I love this idea. Something woot should do along with woot t-shirts and woot wines. They can have woot.retro with stuff like Ryan Leaf jerseys and Pats Super Bowl winning shirts from last year.

SI

Logan · 09-16-2008, 12:35 PM

Doesn't Page 2 on ESPN do the "random jerseys you see" thing?

MikeVic · 09-16-2008, 12:54 PM

Awesome site. Some of the comments are great.

Tigercat · 09-16-2008, 12:57 PM

Like pumpy doesn't wear random New Orleans Voodoo jerseys up there.

korme · 09-16-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Well, then, if I see somebody walking around in a Gino Torretta Hurricanes jersey, I'll slap myself for laughing.

And to be fair, Fortson was a decent pro... if it wasn't for injuries, he was trying to be the next Dennis Rodman (pulled down 16 rpg in like 29 mpg for the Warriors IIRC).

What I'm trying to say is, Danny Fortson was awesome.

Fidatelo · 09-16-2008, 12:58 PM

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Straight Cash Homey Dot Net

Scroll down to the bottom of that page and you get treated to a guy not only wearing an Argos Rocket Ismail jersey, but he's accented it with sweat-pants and what appears to be a fanny pack! Stay classy Toronto!

MikeVic · 09-16-2008, 12:59 PM

Speaking of Pumpy, I was playing NHL 09 and (true story), was playing against the Devils in Be a Pro mode... Colin White tried to pass but I ended up intercepting it. The announcer said something like "there's another turnover by White. It's been happening all game!"

Hahahaha.

Pumpy Tudors · 09-16-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Doesn't Page 2 on ESPN do the "random jerseys you see" thing?

This makes me realize how long it's been since I looked at espn.com.

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

Straight Cash Homey Dot Net

Thanks for that! The Stan Gelbaugh jersey cracked me up.

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

Like pumpy doesn't wear random New Orleans Voodoo jerseys up there.

Andy Kelly is not random, and neither is Lin-J Shell!

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Originally Posted by korme

And to be fair, Fortson was a decent pro... if it wasn't for injuries, he was trying to be the next Dennis Rodman (pulled down 16 rpg in like 29 mpg for the Warriors IIRC).

What I'm trying to say is, Danny Fortson was awesome.

OK, I get your point. Until I knew about Fortson's Pittsburgh background, I just thought that sighting was incredibly random this morning.

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Speaking of Pumpy, I was playing NHL 09 and (true story), was playing against the Devils in Be a Pro mode... Colin White tried to pass but I ended up intercepting it. The announcer said something like "there's another turnover by White. It's been happening all game!"

Hahahaha.

I see that EA got all the letters and bloody roses I've been sending them.

Logan · 09-16-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

Straight Cash Homey Dot Net

That's the site.

Very odd that I get shown that site today, when the featured picture is taken in my hometown of Marlboro, NJ.

JeeberD · 09-16-2008, 02:56 PM

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Holy crap! I'm pretty sure this guy is the husband of a friend of mine. He actually went to high school with Billy Davis (Go Irvin Rockets!)...

Uncle Briggs · 09-16-2008, 05:50 PM

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...Anything John Avery?...

No John Avery jerseys on E-bay, but I did find a Bernie Parmalee. If it wasn't too small, I'd likely buy that. He's probably my fourth- or fifth-favorite dolphin ever.

Big Fo · 09-16-2008, 06:10 PM

This thread reminded me of kids in high school that frequently wore Eric Zeier (Ravens) and Frank Reich (Panthers) jerseys.

Suburban Rhythm · 09-16-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Fortson played hs ball in the Pittsburgh area. I seem to remember a big controversy when he tried to switch schools. Anyways There's a slight chance it was a relative or something. Unless it was a white dude

Yep he was living in Altoona, and ended up at Shaler HS. He played (and dominated) a handful of games, and then was declared ineligible.

JO Stright, a local AAU booster, was in the middle of it all too. Whether he masterminded it all, or whatever, not sure.

JonInMiddleGA · 09-16-2008, 07:29 PM

Neuqua · 09-16-2008, 07:34 PM

Two weeks ago on my way to pick up some beers for the NFL opener, I went out wearing my Kerry Kittles NJ Nets jersey. Here in Chicago. I would be shocked if a single person I ran into had any idea who the hell that was.

JonInMiddleGA · 09-16-2008, 07:57 PM

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Here in Chicago. I would be shocked if a single person I ran into had any idea who the hell that was.

Probably thought it was a promo for the small round candy fruit chews.

kingnebwsu · 09-16-2008, 08:23 PM

Didn't Gino Toretta win the Heisman? Even though that was 18 years ago, it would still be a totally valid jersey for a Canes fan. Or Eric Crouch for a Nebraska fan. Or Troy Smith for a Buckeyes fan. None of them were great pros, but they all won the Heisman at their respective college. As a college football fan first, it'd be cool to see a fellow Buckeye fan sporting a Troy Smith jersey. Even if it's 15 years from now

DanGarion · 09-16-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

This makes me realize how long it's been since I looked at espn.com.

Thanks for that! The Stan Gelbaugh jersey cracked me up.

Andy Kelly is not random, and neither is Lin-J Shell!

OK, I get your point. Until I knew about Fortson's Pittsburgh background, I just thought that sighting was incredibly random this morning.

I see that EA got all the letters and bloody roses I've been sending them.

Anyone ever read that article about random jerseys and people that wear jerseys with obscure players? I think I posted it here once, and I can't find the article again...

stevew · 09-16-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

Straight Cash Homey Dot Net

Shit. I was actually in the basic stages of doing a similar site. After seeing just so many jersey fouls in my visit to Heinz field, I thought it was blog worthy.

stevew · 09-16-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Yep he was living in Altoona, and ended up at Shaler HS. He played (and dominated) a handful of games, and then was declared ineligible.

JO Stright, a local AAU booster, was in the middle of it all too. Whether he masterminded it all, or whatever, not sure.

Yeah, I seem to remember he scored around 75 points over his first 2 games, then they booted his ass.

stevew · 09-17-2008, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Or homeless.

Need to start an online store up.. shittyjerseys.com

Could buy you a nice Ryan Leaf powder blue retro jersey, Gary Sheffield Brewers jersey or Manute Bol Indianapolis Ice jersey there.

Endless possibilities to go Old School Crappy

lol, we think alike

stevew · 09-17-2008, 12:05 AM

quad dola-

I think the most random jersey I ever saw someone rocking was a Curtis Enis Bears jersey. It may have even been orange. Just totally random that someone would have kept it for 4-5 years after he retired.

fantom1979 · 09-17-2008, 03:49 AM

Hummm, maybe my Keyshawn Johnson New York Jets jersey is not as cool as I think it is

Pumpy Tudors · 09-17-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kingnebwsu

Didn't Gino Toretta win the Heisman? Even though that was 18 years ago, it would still be a totally valid jersey for a Canes fan. Or Eric Crouch for a Nebraska fan. Or Troy Smith for a Buckeyes fan. None of them were great pros, but they all won the Heisman at their respective college. As a college football fan first, it'd be cool to see a fellow Buckeye fan sporting a Troy Smith jersey. Even if it's 15 years from now

I admit that I've got a few screws loose. To me, the name "Gino Torretta" has become a punchline, just like Eric Crouch, Akili Smith, and Giovanni Carmazzi. I don't think Troy Smith will ever reach that level with me. I don't know what makes Troy Smith different from those other guys in my head, but it's just not the same.

So I'm sure it's just me. Heath Shuler is a punchline, Danny Wuerffel isn't. David Klingler is a punchline, Andre Ware isn't. It's something that I obviously can't explain. It's just one of those things that makes me weird.

DanGarion · 09-17-2008, 11:31 AM

Tim Couch!

Butter · 09-17-2008, 11:36 AM

I wore my Ki-Jana Carter Bengals jersey around every so often up through a few years ago.

Dr. Sak · 09-17-2008, 11:45 AM

I have a Bobby Hurley Sacramento Kings Jersey.

Pumpy Tudors · 09-17-2008, 12:14 PM

Tim Couch, Ki-Jana Carter, and Bobby Hurley are all punchlines.

I'm going to hug the hell out of the first person I see wearing a Cody Carlson jersey, though.

Dr. Sak · 09-17-2008, 01:08 PM

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I'm going to hug the hell out of the first person I see wearing a Cody Carlson jersey, though.

I'll pay someone $50 to ring Pumpy's door with a Colin White jersey on.

larnott · 09-17-2008, 06:07 PM

Dontonio Wingfield is envious.

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Dr. Sak · 09-18-2008, 09:07 AM

In a few years my JJ Reddick signed Duke Jersey can go on this page.

JeeberD · 09-18-2008, 10:06 PM

Fuck Fennis Dembo!

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