What's love got to do with it?

LoneStarGirl · 02-12-2006, 07:00 PM

So this thread is basically for the guys who are HUGE sports fan. I have a story to back this question up, but I dont know if I want it to be revealed yet, so here is the question.

If you had to choose between your woman (or man) and between something you really loved, lets say your favorite sports team or favorite college sports program, who would you choose?

Okay, what the hell, I'll tell the story.
I am from Houston, Texas, and my boyfriend of 3 years (GE) is from Memphis. When we graduate from college in May I told him that I would attend the University of Memphis until I obtain my Masters degree, and then I wanted to move to Texas, or to where ever I was being offered the most money. He basically refused and said that he could never leave Memphis because of his love for University of Memphis athletics. He was raised watching them play, and couldn't live being outside of that raggedy little town. So that is my basic question, would any of you guys choose a school or sports team over your woman? Or is he alone? Or am I just silly? Thanks for the serious answers in advance.

Chubby · 02-12-2006, 07:05 PM

this thread won't end well...

Desnudo · 02-12-2006, 07:06 PM

Anyone want to step on a huge land mine? Thanks, but no thanks.

Farrah Whitworth-Rahn · 02-12-2006, 07:08 PM

I dare Arlie to answer this question so close to Valentine's Day.

NoMyths · 02-12-2006, 07:10 PM

If he would choose a sports team over you then you aren't really that important to him and should move on to someone who wouldn't.

Also, here's a free apostrophe to insert into your thread title to make it correct: '

LoneStarGirl · 02-12-2006, 07:11 PM

c'mon pussies, you know your women won't view this tread.

stevew · 02-12-2006, 07:11 PM

I didnt realize people actually cared about college sports that much.

LoneStarGirl · 02-12-2006, 07:12 PM

Nobody I have ever met does Steve, except for GE.

EagleFan · 02-12-2006, 07:12 PM

(nevermind)

Funny side note (relatively speaking) to the thread, I saw Farrah had responded to the thread and clicked it thinknig that she had started it so when I read about her BOYFRIEND not wanting to move my first thought was "Arlie's gonna be pissed when he reads this one.".

Desnudo · 02-12-2006, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneStarGirl

c'mon pussies, you know your women won't view this tread.

I would never leave you baby. Unless the Patriots were playing in the Super Bowl or the Red Sox were in Game 7.

cartman · 02-12-2006, 07:13 PM

I guess this is why I need to marry an Austin girl.

Swaggs · 02-12-2006, 07:14 PM

Relationships are about compromise. If you both want to make it succeed, then you will have find a middleground that you can both live with, and make it work.

Desnudo · 02-12-2006, 07:15 PM

You all know that she's talking about Golden Eagle right? Not someone who will never see this?

Anthony · 02-12-2006, 07:16 PM

a very appropriate topic for a couple to discuss on a public message board. yes, every man loves having such things spread around to internet strangers.

you owe him a blowjob.

and allowing him to give you a facial.

EagleFan · 02-12-2006, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desnudo

You all know that she's talking about Golden Eagle right? Not someone who will never see this?

Honest? Maybe I have an edit to do then...

NoMyths · 02-12-2006, 07:17 PM

So we should lie?

In addition to my previous statement, I would modify it thusly: if said boyfriend is actually suiting up for one of the local teams he's mentioned, then it's more understandable. Otherwise, I'd remind him that through the magic of television, he can still follow his favorite local teams. Once they get good enough to matter, that is.*

* Another reason why an unhealthy attachment to any Memphis team is pure insanity, especially when nookie is on the line.

GoldenEagle · 02-12-2006, 07:17 PM

As usual, a woman is only telling her side of the story. By the way, I advised against her posting this. She does not listen.

Balldog · 02-12-2006, 07:17 PM

Do you guys not own a TV? I'm obsessed with Ohio State Athletics, I live 2 hours away from Columbus. TV and the internet are pretty nice to have.

cartman · 02-12-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

Honest? Maybe I have an edit to do then...

Better make sure your edit button hasn't been taken away...

NoMyths · 02-12-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenEagle

As usual, a woman is only telling her side of the story. By the way, I advised against her posting this. She does not listen.

I don't think there was any doubt about that, and you're gaining massive points for being good humored about it.

Anthony · 02-12-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenEagle

As usual, a woman is only telling her side of the story. By the way, I advised against her posting this. She does not listen.

it's well within your right to put it in her no-no area.

LoneStarGirl · 02-12-2006, 07:19 PM

It is not like we are actually going to meet you guys any time soon or anything. And while we were arguing he says 'fine go post this argument on the message board' but as soon as i sit down to type it, he gets all antsy. Men.

Chubby · 02-12-2006, 07:19 PM

(mortal combat voice) Round 2... FIGHT! (/mortal combat voice)

JeeberD · 02-12-2006, 07:20 PM

I love UTEP athletics as much as (if not more than) GE loves Memphis athletics yet I haven't lived in El Paso in nearly a decade.

Just sayin'...

Anthony · 02-12-2006, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoneStarGirl

It is not like we are actually going to meet you guys any time soon or anything. And while we were arguing he says 'fine go post this argument on the message board' but as soon as i sit down to type it, he gets all antsy. Men.

while you're at it, twist the knife a little and post how inadequate his penis size is, and how his scrotum is like a bag of shriveled prunes.

do it.

Pumpy Tudors · 02-12-2006, 07:21 PM

No comment on the original topic, but my wife attended the University of Memphis. She lived in Memphis until her graduation and then moved to New Orleans for graduate school at Tulane. I'm actually more obsessed with U of M athletics than she is. I want to live in Memphis more than she does. I'm also obsessed with my alma mater's sports programs down in New Orleans. Somehow, though, we ended up in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Anyway, nothing is better than Memphis basketball and football. Don't ever leave!!

cartman · 02-12-2006, 07:21 PM

When I was in Italy, my girlfriend thought I was crazy staying up until two in the morning listening to the Longhorns games on Yahoo! Broadcast.

Desnudo · 02-12-2006, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoMyths

So we should lie?

In addition to my previous statement, I would modify it thusly: if said boyfriend is actually suiting up for one of the local teams he's mentioned, then it's more understandable. Otherwise, I'd remind him that through the magic of television, he can still follow his favorite local teams. Once they get good enough to matter, that is.*

* Another reason why an unhealthy attachment to any Memphis team is pure insanity, especially when nookie is on the line.

No you shouldn't lie, but you should be aware that this isn't about having a problem with some random guy who'll never read what's posted. If that doesn't click, then never mind.

cartman · 02-12-2006, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

while you're at it, twist the knife a little and post how inadequate his penis size is, and how his scrotum is like a bag of shriveled prunes.

do it.

Ah, I see you are back referring to yourself in the 3rd person again.

Desnudo · 02-12-2006, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

No comment on the original topic, but my wife attended the University of Memphis. She lived in Memphis until her graduation and then moved to New Orleans for graduate school at Tulane. I'm actually more obsessed with U of M athletics than she is. I want to live in Memphis more than she does. I'm also obsessed with my alma mater's sports programs down in New Orleans. Somehow, though, we ended up in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Anyway, nothing is better than Memphis basketball and football. Don't ever leave!!

How did you end up in Penn again?

albionmoonlight · 02-12-2006, 07:23 PM

I would choose Mrs. A over my favorite sports team. I'm pretty sure that was implied in the whole "for better or for worse, etc." deal. Even if it weren't, I kinda have a crush on her.

And it's good to have you back, HA.

Farrah Whitworth-Rahn · 02-12-2006, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleFan

(nevermind)

Funny side note (relatively speaking) to the thread, I saw Farrah had responded to the thread and clicked it thinknig that she had started it so when I read about her BOYFRIEND not wanting to move my first thought was "Arlie's gonna be pissed when he reads this one.".

Oh no, my boyfriend would move if he could get a job here.

Pumpy Tudors · 02-12-2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desnudo

How did you end up in Penn again?

After my wife finished up her Ph.D studies at Tulane, a university up here offered her a teaching position. Obviously, she accepted, and I was just outside shoveling snow about an hour ago.

albionmoonlight · 02-12-2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desnudo

How did you end up in Penn again?

His wife is wicked smart (a professor, right, Pumpy?), and she got a good job up there.

EagleFan · 02-12-2006, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Farrah Whitworth-Rahn

Oh no, my boyfriend would move if he could get a job here.

lol

JeeberD · 02-12-2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farrah Whitworth-Rahn

Oh no, my boyfriend would move if he could get a job here.

Yeah, I can't believe that none of the OG's in Arizona want me...

Pumpy Tudors · 02-12-2006, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

His wife is wicked smart (a professor, right, Pumpy?), and she got a good job up there.

Yes indeed. She teaches computer science, and she makes me feel like a doofus sometimes.

albionmoonlight · 02-12-2006, 07:25 PM

Pumpy beat me to answering the question directed at him.

cartman · 02-12-2006, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I was just outside shoveling snow about an hour ago.

Just think, though. If you never left 'Nawlins, you'd probably STILL be bailing out water.

Farrah Whitworth-Rahn · 02-12-2006, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Yeah, I can't believe that none of the OG's in Arizona want me...

If you wanted to wait on me hand and foot, I'd tip you.

NoMyths · 02-12-2006, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desnudo

No you shouldn't lie, but you should be aware that this isn't about having a problem with some random guy who'll never read what's posted. If that doesn't click, then never mind.

Some of us are faithfully abiding by the "when faced with an obvious no-win situation, attempt to clearly define angles of parody and insolence through taking a position designed to be somewhat inflammatory and eventually leading to much merriment and the forgetting of any previous tensions."

Others of us would simply point to this thread as another example of why one never, never shows a significant other his message board of choice.

Anthony · 02-12-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

And it's good to have you back, HA.

kisses.

Tigercat · 02-12-2006, 07:26 PM

If you guys are gonna post a fight or disagreement on this board, the least you can do later is post about the makeup sex. pics pls k thnx

Pumpy Tudors · 02-12-2006, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

Just think, though. If you never left 'Nawlins, you'd probably STILL be bailing out water.

This is true, but I could've seen my beloved Privateers play. HOW DARE SHE MAKE ME CHOOSE!!!

LoneStarGirl · 02-12-2006, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigercat

If you guys are gonna post a fight or disagreement on this board, the least you can do later is post about the makeup sex. pics pls k thnx

This is not a fight. I just wanted to post and see what the members of his favorite board would have to say. He actually listens to some of y'alls opinions and I was hoping he would listen this time.

Chubby · 02-12-2006, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoneStarGirl

It is not like we are actually going to meet you guys any time soon or anything. And while we were arguing he says 'fine go post this argument on the message board' but as soon as i sit down to type it, he gets all antsy. Men.

arguing = fight

vex · 02-12-2006, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoneStarGirl

This is not a fight. I just wanted to post and see what the members of his favorite board would have to say. He actually listens to some of y'alls opinions and I was hoping he would listen this time.

In other words:

I wanted someone to agree with me

Poli · 02-12-2006, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

I love UTEP athletics as much as (if not more than) GE loves Memphis athletics yet I haven't lived in El Paso in nearly a decade.

Just sayin'...

I haven't lived anywhere close to Knoxville since 1990.

Greyroofoo · 02-12-2006, 07:41 PM

In all fairness Memphis was here first.

Draft Dodger · 02-12-2006, 07:43 PM

without knowing what LSG looks like, it's hard to answer the question.

02-12-2006, 07:11 PM	#7
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I didnt realize people actually cared about college sports that much. Last edited by stevew : 02-12-2006 at 07:39 PM. Reason: just making sure my edit button still works.

02-12-2006, 07:12 PM	#9
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	(nevermind) Funny side note (relatively speaking) to the thread, I saw Farrah had responded to the thread and clicked it thinknig that she had started it so when I read about her BOYFRIEND not wanting to move my first thought was "Arlie's gonna be pissed when he reads this one.". Last edited by EagleFan : 02-12-2006 at 07:21 PM.

02-12-2006, 07:13 PM	#11
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I guess this is why I need to marry an Austin girl. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

02-12-2006, 07:14 PM	#12
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Relationships are about compromise. If you both want to make it succeed, then you will have find a middleground that you can both live with, and make it work. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

02-12-2006, 07:17 PM	#16
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	So we should lie? In addition to my previous statement, I would modify it thusly: if said boyfriend is actually suiting up for one of the local teams he's mentioned, then it's more understandable. Otherwise, I'd remind him that through the magic of television, he can still follow his favorite local teams. Once they get good enough to matter, that is.* * Another reason why an unhealthy attachment to any Memphis team is pure insanity, especially when nookie is on the line. Last edited by NoMyths : 02-12-2006 at 07:17 PM.

02-12-2006, 07:05 PM	#2
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	this thread won't end well...

02-12-2006, 07:06 PM	#3
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Anyone want to step on a huge land mine? Thanks, but no thanks.

02-12-2006, 07:08 PM	#4
Farrah Whitworth-Rahn Red-Headed Vixen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ	I dare Arlie to answer this question so close to Valentine's Day.

02-12-2006, 07:10 PM	#5
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	If he would choose a sports team over you then you aren't really that important to him and should move on to someone who wouldn't. Also, here's a free apostrophe to insert into your thread title to make it correct: '

02-12-2006, 07:11 PM	#6
LoneStarGirl College Starter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR	c'mon pussies, you know your women won't view this tread.

02-12-2006, 07:15 PM	#13
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	You all know that she's talking about Golden Eagle right? Not someone who will never see this?

02-12-2006, 07:16 PM	#14
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	a very appropriate topic for a couple to discuss on a public message board. yes, every man loves having such things spread around to internet strangers. you owe him a blowjob. and allowing him to give you a facial.

02-12-2006, 07:17 PM	#17
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	As usual, a woman is only telling her side of the story. By the way, I advised against her posting this. She does not listen. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

02-12-2006, 07:17 PM	#18
Balldog Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Macomb, MI	Do you guys not own a TV? I'm obsessed with Ohio State Athletics, I live 2 hours away from Columbus. TV and the internet are pretty nice to have.

02-12-2006, 07:19 PM	#22
LoneStarGirl College Starter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR	It is not like we are actually going to meet you guys any time soon or anything. And while we were arguing he says 'fine go post this argument on the message board' but as soon as i sit down to type it, he gets all antsy. Men.

02-12-2006, 07:20 PM	#24
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I love UTEP athletics as much as (if not more than) GE loves Memphis athletics yet I haven't lived in El Paso in nearly a decade. Just sayin'... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

02-12-2006, 07:21 PM	#26
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	No comment on the original topic, but my wife attended the University of Memphis. She lived in Memphis until her graduation and then moved to New Orleans for graduate school at Tulane. I'm actually more obsessed with U of M athletics than she is. I want to live in Memphis more than she does. I'm also obsessed with my alma mater's sports programs down in New Orleans. Somehow, though, we ended up in southwestern Pennsylvania. Anyway, nothing is better than Memphis basketball and football. Don't ever leave!! __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

02-12-2006, 07:23 PM	#31
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	I would choose Mrs. A over my favorite sports team. I'm pretty sure that was implied in the whole "for better or for worse, etc." deal. Even if it weren't, I kinda have a crush on her. And it's good to have you back, HA.

02-12-2006, 07:25 PM	#38
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Pumpy beat me to answering the question directed at him.

02-12-2006, 07:26 PM	#43
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	If you guys are gonna post a fight or disagreement on this board, the least you can do later is post about the makeup sex. pics pls k thnx

02-12-2006, 07:41 PM	#49
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	In all fairness Memphis was here first.

02-12-2006, 07:43 PM	#50
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	without knowing what LSG looks like, it's hard to answer the question. __________________ Mile High Hockey

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