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hfojvt

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46. Boomer Esiason never won anything worthy of note?

Sat Apr 5, 2014, 01:34 PM

Apr 2014

That's an uncalled for crack.

Like winning a starting job in the NFL isn't "anything of note".

He won four trips to the pro bowl. Is that nothing of note?

He won an NFL MVP award.

It's bullsh*t to belittle somebody's accomplishments like that.

If his accomplishments aren't worthy of note, then what does that say about mine? Or yours?

Not worthy of note

"The Boomer Esiason Foundation was created to fund research to find a cure for cystic fibrosis, a disease of the respiratory and digestive systems. The Foundation also provides scholarships, transplant grants, hospital grants, education and awareness of cystic fibrosis as to provide higher quality of life for people with CF. The foundation has raised in excess of $100 million as of March 2, 2013,"

Not worthy of note

"At his retirement in 1997 he was among the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history, finishing in the top 10 in many statistical categories..."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boomer_Esiason

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Huge K & R !!! WillyT Apr 2014 #12

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Outstanding post, my friend! I can close my eyes and re-live the births of both ... 11 Bravo Apr 2014 #14

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Wonderful writing, Will. countryjake Apr 2014 #17

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Thanks to everyone for the kind words. WilliamPitt Apr 2014 #47

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