Flutie's Drop Kick

rkmsuf · 01-31-2006, 02:23 PM

I'm a Pats fan but people are getting a little delusional as to how "important" or "historic" it was. I mean he kicked it through the goal posts. Yay.

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Patriots won't pay for Flutie's drop-kick ball

Wire services
Jan. 30, 2006 12:00 AM

Stacey James, New England Patriots executive director of media relations, couldn't understand why his phone calls were not returned, until a fax showed up on his desk last Monday morning that made it all clear.

Ever since Doug Flutie's drop kick split the uprights on New Year's Day, the Patriots had searched for the football.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame called James seeking the ball. But because the Patriots had lined up before Flutie's kick as if it were a play from scrimmage, the net was not raised behind the goalposts, so the ball went into the stands and the waiting arms of a fan who shall remain anonymous at the Patriots' insistence. advertisement

James told the Hall he wasn't sure he could find the football. The team reviewed film to try to locate the lucky fan but came up empty - until James got a phone message from someone purporting to have the ball or at least know where it was. James left several messages in return but the caller didn't reply until the morning of Jan. 23, when a fax arrived from a lawyer.

According to the fax, the law office represents Mr. X, "who is in possession of the football recently drop-kicked by Doug Flutie. . . . My client understands that the New England Patriots may have an interest in purchasing that historic football."

Then came the fan's terms and conditions, as written by the lawyer:

"1. Payment of $100,000 on delivery of the football.

"2. A guarantee of eight season tickets for 25 years in the end zone (preferably sections 142 or 143). The season tickets will be paid for annually by my client at the then-going price for season tickets. The Patriots would not be expected to pay for the tickets.

"3. Delivery by the Patriots to my client, sometime in September 2006, of a Tom Brady Patriots football jersey signed by all the team members as of the beginning of the next football season."

The lawyer's letter goes on to explain that his client "has had a number of offers for the football already, but he is a real Patriot fan and would prefer to see that historic football wind up in the Patriots' possession."

The Kraft family, which owns the team, chose to ignore the whole matter. As someone in the organization said Friday: "I hope he enjoys the football."

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SirFozzie · 01-31-2006, 02:25 PM

Heh.. saw this last week in the globe probably thought if he started high, he could get a QUARTER of what he was asking for..

Instead the Pats said "Have fun!" and shut the door.

So he gets....

NOTHINK!

stevew · 01-31-2006, 02:27 PM

Outside of this

"3. Delivery by the Patriots to my client, sometime in September 2006, of a Tom Brady Patriots football jersey signed by all the team members as of the beginning of the next football season."

He's smoking crack on the demands. I think they could offer him a signed jersey or football, that wouldnt be too much to ask.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-31-2006, 02:28 PM

It was a cute little gimmick that hadn't been done in years. It was one point in a meaningless game. Nothing more. It was not "important" or "historic."

rkmsuf · 01-31-2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

It was a cute little gimmick that hadn't been done in years. It was one point in a meaningless game. Nothing more. It was not "important" or "historic."

Tell that to fat berman and they hate their coach guy. You'd think Flutie discovered the secret to warp travel.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-31-2006, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Tell that to fat berman and they hate their coach guy. You'd think Flutie discovered the secret to warp travel.

I would be glad to. A few years ago some guy on the Tigers (I forget who) played all 9 positions on one game. He just switched positions each inning. That is the equivalent to the drop kick in terms of historic importance. It's a gimmick. Sure it takes a little skill to pull off, but the only reason you do it is for the unique/quirky nature of the event. You would only ever do it in a meaningless game and for the spectacle. That pretty much sucks any historic/important value from the feat right then and there.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-31-2006, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

A few years ago some guy on the Tigers (I forget who) played all 9 positions on one game.

Good ol' legendary Shane Halter. He's a gamer.

Klinglerware · 02-01-2006, 08:41 AM

By the way, can anybody point me to a link to a video-clip of the drop kick?

Ksyrup · 02-01-2006, 08:44 AM

It doesn't matter what the specific "moment" was, this is the way these things are being dealt with by fans these days.

rkmsuf · 02-01-2006, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

It doesn't matter what the specific "moment" was, this is the way these things are being dealt with by fans these days.

but he offered to pay for the season tickets. that has to count for something.

Ksyrup · 02-01-2006, 08:47 AM

And so did the people whose seats he'd be taking.

rkmsuf · 02-01-2006, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

And so did the people whose seats he'd be taking.

they are not of his concern since he's the one with the drop kick ball

Ksyrup · 02-01-2006, 08:58 AM

But he's not of the Pats' concern, since they'll sell those seats anyway and don't need to give in to his ridiculous demands for a stupid football.

rkmsuf · 02-01-2006, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

But he's not of the Pats' concern, since they'll sell those seats anyway and don't need to give in to his ridiculous demands for a stupid football.

I know. I was just expecting the guy to wield unimaginable power since he has the ball. It's like he has the Sword of Fargoal.

Ksyrup · 02-01-2006, 09:05 AM

Well, he's apparently wielding imaginary power. That'll have to do for now.

rkmsuf · 02-01-2006, 09:06 AM

he should ebay it. let the people decide.

Galaxy · 02-01-2006, 12:00 PM

Wouldn't it suck if the Patroits decided to cut him off in terms of allowing him to buy tickets, or season tickets?

rkmsuf · 02-01-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Wouldn't it suck if the Patroits decided to cut him off in terms of allowing him to buy tickets, or season tickets?

yeah but he might deflate the ball then

01-31-2006, 02:25 PM	#2
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Heh.. saw this last week in the globe probably thought if he started high, he could get a QUARTER of what he was asking for.. Instead the Pats said "Have fun!" and shut the door. So he gets.... NOTHINK! __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

01-31-2006, 02:28 PM	#4
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	It was a cute little gimmick that hadn't been done in years. It was one point in a meaningless game. Nothing more. It was not "important" or "historic." __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

02-01-2006, 08:44 AM	#9
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	It doesn't matter what the specific "moment" was, this is the way these things are being dealt with by fans these days. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

02-01-2006, 08:47 AM	#11
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	And so did the people whose seats he'd be taking. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

02-01-2006, 08:58 AM	#13
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	But he's not of the Pats' concern, since they'll sell those seats anyway and don't need to give in to his ridiculous demands for a stupid football. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

01-31-2006, 02:27 PM	#3
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Outside of this "3. Delivery by the Patriots to my client, sometime in September 2006, of a Tom Brady Patriots football jersey signed by all the team members as of the beginning of the next football season." He's smoking crack on the demands. I think they could offer him a signed jersey or football, that wouldnt be too much to ask.

02-01-2006, 08:41 AM	#8
Klinglerware College Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The DMV	By the way, can anybody point me to a link to a video-clip of the drop kick?

02-01-2006, 09:05 AM	#15
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Well, he's apparently wielding imaginary power. That'll have to do for now. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

02-01-2006, 09:06 AM	#16
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	he should ebay it. let the people decide. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

02-01-2006, 12:00 PM	#17
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Wouldn't it suck if the Patroits decided to cut him off in terms of allowing him to buy tickets, or season tickets?

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