Comments on: Players & Twitter: Sure, It\’s Great NOW…

By: Asshalo

Asshalo — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:02:12 +0000

PackersRS, the way I see it players are best off when they don’t read the papers (or online fan forums) and when they tune out the negative in general. Booing, I don’t have a problem with, especially when it’s at Lambeau– it’s not as common as it is at other places. But that’s mainly because it’s simple. Twitter, however, allows fans to get a little bit more intimate– which could mean more stress on the players if the feedback is negative or even out of line.
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Players use criticism from the media and opponents as fuel for better performance on gameday. I fear criticism directly from the fans will have inverse effect. More stress on gameday. And if they are good players worthy of keeping, maybe they’ll remember the negative comments when free agency comes around.

By: Aaron Nagler

Aaron Nagler — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:08:26 +0000

Was thinking more along the lines of a phone in one hand, DVR remote in the other – but I wouldn’t put anything past the guys over at Twitter

By: reynoldspainting

reynoldspainting — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:34:59 +0000

Twittering with DVR remotes?

By: PackersRS

PackersRS — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:59:56 +0000

The way that I see it is this: If a player is performing poorly, it’s not his fault. It’s the coach’s fault that he’s on the field, and the GM’s fault his on the squad. However, if I see any lack of effort, then the player is going to hear it.
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It’s the fans right to boo, they’ve paid the ticket. But I try to support the team when they’re on the field. Booing isn’t going to make them play better. After the game, then it’s fair enough to boo.

By: Aaron Nagler

Aaron Nagler — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:17:26 +0000

Yeah, I though that was pretty silly on Dale’s part. It’s June and he’s telling him ‘Less Talk, More Play’? I mean, I could see if it was the season, but give the guy a break. If you can’t talk it up in June, what’s the point?

By: Asshalo

Asshalo — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:43:26 +0000

Nice post. Let’s support those guys when they’re down..on twitter at least. Dale Z at packerslounge sent finley, “Less talk, more play,” after finley said something about tearing up the defense. I wouldn’t call what he did out of line though. it’s just players and fans have to be careful not to stir the pot.

By: Keith

Keith — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:34:56 +0000

“I just really hope fans on Twitter keep things in check during the season…”
Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

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Sorry about that.

By: Franklin Hillside

Franklin Hillside — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:08:50 +0000

I’m more worried about updates about pedicures.

Sheesh.

By: jerseypackfan

jerseypackfan — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:21:53 +0000

Is Jerrett Bush on Twitter?

By: retiredgrampa

retiredgrampa — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:01:36 +0000

Ah, my friend….you put yourself directly in the line of fire…tsk,tsk. So you might expect to be struck by a few paint balls, eh? Best put on your asbestos pants soon.

By: Packnic

Packnic — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:00:26 +0000

wow. I didn’t consider this until you just brought it up. Now I’m worried.

After seeing some of the things Packer fans and Brett Favre fans are able to say to eachother behind the anonymity of the internet… it really worries me what they might feel they can say to actual players.

By: InFact

InFact — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:44:07 +0000

I think the NFL has or will ban players from Tweeting while a game is in progress.

That action seems to be the indication based on Ochenta Y Cinco’s threat to do so this season.

As for me, I’m glad to have email and that’s good enough. If I get any more wired, then I’ll feel like I’m 13 again and wearing braces.