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New York Red · 01-19-2013, 10:10 AM

He may have been duped at first, but his later actions were purely for attention and sympathy. Why else would he continue to tell the same story in national interviews, even long after he knew she didn't exist?

Raisor · 01-19-2013, 11:49 AM

Dude's got a credibility problem, that's for sure

*BaseClogger* · 01-19-2013, 12:12 PM

Anybody think ESPN sits on this story for 10 days if it is an Ohio State player?

Benihana · 01-19-2013, 01:22 PM

I hope/think people need to let him be at this point.

I hate Notre Dame as much as anyone, but the kid is 21 and IMO has faced enough heartbreak and humiliation as is. At worst he was a part of a hoax (which I doubt) and even at best, he is guilty of embellishment and some sort of cover up (probably out of embarrassment more than anything). Either way however, I start to worry that this could end very badly if the scrutiny, criticism and ridicule continues at this pace.

He is 21 years old, and didn't physically hurt or steal from anyone, nor did he break the law. He has been completely humiliated. Let it be.

(That said, some of the one liners that have come out of this are priceless).

Mutaman · 01-19-2013, 05:20 PM

11 pages of posts on this dopey story?? Confirms what I've been feeling for awhile- this country is turning into a bunch of yentas and old women.

Boston Red · 01-19-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutaman

11 pages of posts on this dopey story?? Confirms what I've been feeling for awhile- this country is turning into a bunch of yentas and old women.

As a poster in this thread, which are you?

Mutaman · 01-19-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston Red

As a poster in this thread, which are you?

An old man--- and one who doesn't suffer fools gladly.

Boston Red · 01-19-2013, 05:28 PM

Well, if we're a country of old women, I guess it's good to be a geezer.

Mutaman · 01-19-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston Red

Well, if we're a country of old women, I guess it's good to be a geezer.

Razor Shines · 01-20-2013, 12:33 AM

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Chip R · 01-20-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Benihana

I hope/think people need to let him be at this point.

I hate Notre Dame as much as anyone, but the kid is 21 and IMO has faced enough heartbreak and humiliation as is. At worst he was a part of a hoax (which I doubt) and even at best, he is guilty of embellishment and some sort of cover up (probably out of embarrassment more than anything). Either way however, I start to worry that this could end very badly if the scrutiny, criticism and ridicule continues at this pace.

He is 21 years old, and didn't physically hurt or steal from anyone, nor did he break the law. He has been completely humiliated. Let it be.

(That said, some of the one liners that have come out of this are priceless).

I'm not sure I understand your thinking. It's not OK to ridicule him for doing this but it was OK to weep and moan and feel sorry for him when all this fake dead girlfriend nonsense went down and he - and ND - used it for publicity. It would be one thing if this all went down in private but when you use it to tug at the heartstrings of the general public, then he - and ND - deserves as much ridicule they can get.

edabbs44 · 01-20-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

I'm not sure I understand your thinking. It's not OK to ridicule him for doing this but it was OK to weep and moan and feel sorry for him when all this fake dead girlfriend nonsense went down and he - and ND - used it for publicity. It would be one thing if this all went down in private but when you use it to tug at the heartstrings of the general public, then he - and ND - deserves as much ridicule they can get.

Agreed.

Benihana · 01-20-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

I'm not sure I understand your thinking. It's not OK to ridicule him for doing this but it was OK to weep and moan and feel sorry for him when all this fake dead girlfriend nonsense went down and he - and ND - used it for publicity. It would be one thing if this all went down in private but when you use it to tug at the heartstrings of the general public, then he - and ND - deserves as much ridicule they can get.

First off, if he was in on the hoax then I agree completely.

However, if he wasn't, I'm saying it's still OK to ridicule the situation a bit (I've been ridiculing it all week). I'm just saying, at a certain point - if he was duped himself - people have to let it be. The guy has been humiliated and perhaps even heartbroken. Kind of like with bullying, when does it end? Make a few jokes at his expense. Talk about the bizarre nature of the situation. Then let it go. Do you want to push him to suicide?

Notre Dame, on the other hand, is not a person. They are an institution (and one I happen to dislike), so they can continue to get ridiculed all day for all I care. In fact, I enjoy it.

Boston Red · 01-21-2013, 12:24 AM

Not sure if this belongs on this thread or the NHL thread.

Yachtzee · 01-21-2013, 01:22 AM

I heard Teo was spotted with Anthony Michael Hall cruising the Greater Niagara Falls area for his next fake girlfriend.

01-19-2013, 10:10 AM	#151
New York Red Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,336	Re: Manti Te'o didn't really have a dead girlfriend He may have been duped at first, but his later actions were purely for attention and sympathy. Why else would he continue to tell the same story in national interviews, even long after he knew she didn't exist? __________________ "I talked to an advance scout that told me if Joey Votto and Albert Pujols were on the same team he'd advise his team to do the unthinkable...pitch around Votto to get to Pujols." - Buster Olney, ESPN

01-19-2013, 11:49 AM	#152
Raisor Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 12,883	Re: Manti Te'o didn't really have a dead girlfriend Dude's got a credibility problem, that's for sure __________________ "But I do know Joey's sister indirectly (or foster sister) and I have heard stories of Joey being into shopping, designer wear, fancy coffees, and pedicures."

01-19-2013, 12:12 PM	#153
BaseClogger WOOOOO!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 6,103	Re: Manti Te'o didn't really have a dead girlfriend Anybody think ESPN sits on this story for 10 days if it is an Ohio State player? __________________ "On-base percentage is great if you can score runs and do something with that on-base percentage," Baker said. "Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me."

01-19-2013, 01:22 PM	#154
Benihana Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 8,659	Re: Manti Te'o didn't really have a dead girlfriend I hope/think people need to let him be at this point. I hate Notre Dame as much as anyone, but the kid is 21 and IMO has faced enough heartbreak and humiliation as is. At worst he was a part of a hoax (which I doubt) and even at best, he is guilty of embellishment and some sort of cover up (probably out of embarrassment more than anything). Either way however, I start to worry that this could end very badly if the scrutiny, criticism and ridicule continues at this pace. He is 21 years old, and didn't physically hurt or steal from anyone, nor did he break the law. He has been completely humiliated. Let it be. (That said, some of the one liners that have come out of this are priceless). __________________ Go BLUE!!!

01-19-2013, 05:20 PM	#155
Mutaman Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,905	Re: Manti Te'o didn't really have a dead girlfriend 11 pages of posts on this dopey story?? Confirms what I've been feeling for awhile- this country is turning into a bunch of yentas and old women.

01-19-2013, 05:28 PM	#158
Boston Red Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Braintree, MA Posts: 1,947	Re: Manti Te'o didn't really have a dead girlfriend Well, if we're a country of old women, I guess it's good to be a geezer.

01-20-2013, 12:33 AM	#160
Razor Shines Licking County Settlers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 6,174	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "three dimes, a one hundred dollar bill and and 87 ones..." Last edited by Razor Shines; 01-20-2013 at 12:45 AM.

01-21-2013, 12:24 AM	#164
Boston Red Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Braintree, MA Posts: 1,947	Re: Manti Te'o didn't really have a dead girlfriend Not sure if this belongs on this thread or the NHL thread.

01-21-2013, 01:22 AM	#165
Yachtzee Hisssssssss Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Land of the Lost Posts: 6,996	Re: Manti Te'o didn't really have a dead girlfriend I heard Teo was spotted with Anthony Michael Hall cruising the Greater Niagara Falls area for his next fake girlfriend. __________________ "I don't classify 'em, I just pacify 'em." - George Foster.

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