Well, I certainly apologize. My comments were obviously taken as insensitive and that is competely my fault.
I assumed (never a good thing) that in light of my comments in the past about not being a particular fan of the league, that it would be pretty hypocritical to come in here and not at least identify myself to those who were newer that I was not a fan.
Sandwiched between a couple of attempts at obviously misguided humor were sincere and heartfelt feelings about the players, and employees. That was the main point of the post. Whether or not I, or others, enjoyed the game, there were a lot of good people associated with the league, both on and off the floor. Yes, I have several friends that are affected by this, and I made sure to speak to each one when I heard the news.
Isnt it ok to be honest about how I felt, yet still appreciate the amount of effort put into the product? I obviously didnt communicate that properly, and I again apologize.
What I said about the fans, I meant.....I guess it just came out wrong. I may not have understood why you were fans, just as there are TONS of people that don't get all my stupid MMA and UFC coverage. Believe me, i get what its like to push for a sport, and have people laugh at you. I guess taking into account that the pain is still fresh, and the sometimes unforgiving nature of words on the internet, I didnt communicate that well enough.
And Monty, I couldve sworn I posted here after I caught the game. I know I talked about it on my show. I said I saw a bunch of good people watching a game I personally couldnt get into.
I've reread my post about 30 times while writing this, and I see the same thing:
1. Agreeing with a fellow poster's assesment as to a core reason why it happened.
2. Re-emphasizing my opinion so I wouldnt seem hypocritical (again identifying myself as a person who criticized the league)
3. Establishing that regardless of what I thought, I had respect for the players, employees, and fans that worked so hard to keep this league going.
4. An obviously sorely misguided attempt at humor that was in no way meant to offend, but did.
I don't know how many times I can Mea Culpa, but I'll try again. I'm not the guy who will just laugh at his keyboard and write it off, I really do feel bad.
I'm sure I'm opening up myself for an even bigger *** kicking, but the only other thing I can offer other than my apologies is an invite to anyone who wishes to have a forum to state his or her thoughts/feelings about the demise of the franchise, at any point you want to call my show. Feel free to identify yourselves as members here, and I promise a forum free of ridicule, comedy, or any other hijinxs.
And don't worry, one night or two of phone calls will not in any way affect my ratings, so you won't be feeding the beast
So, I hope I have at least in part communicated my apologies. I don't know what else to say. Let me just once again express:
My respect for the fans
My respect for the players and people that have been displaced
My respect for other people besides myself that work hard for a sport either not liked by the masses or misunderstood by the masses ( Again, I can relate)
My hope that we can at least agree in our love of the kings.
Or, if it makes you feel even a little bit better, clobber me. I'll wear it.
