Lotta talk about Sportsmanship in this current thread.... however in reviewing "The Big Contest Thread" (
http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/sho...=26156&page=19) it would seem that in at least some horseracing contests it is apparently ok for "Sportsmanship" to take a back seat to "Do Whatever It Takes To Win"....seems that Hossy insured his win by using hrfans picks to insure that he would not lose the contest ... he certainly was not lacking in support in that less than sporting decision...
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Originally Posted by philcski
No, actually that would be a good strategy by Hoss since he has the lead, but he's too classy for that.
Me, I might do that
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Originally Posted by hi_im_god
you'd never be as pissed at him if he does as i will if he doesn't.
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Originally Posted by herkhorse
Hoss, I'll send you five bucks if you use his picks.
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Originally Posted by 3kings
I'm in for $20.
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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind
There are no rules in a knife fight.
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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698
1. 4 Laureldean Gale
2. 7 No Lien here
3. 6 Coach Butts
4. 1 Knock Around Guy
5. 10 Bullara
6. 1 Entry
7. 7 Broadway Producer
8. 7 Ichabod Crane
9. 9 Body Blows
When this thing first started, people were telling me if I got a lead, to just take his picks on the final day, and it would be over. I thought about it, but most of the time, that's just not my style.
It's been a tough week, one which I am glad is over and while I'm not blaming my poor performance on anything, my mind has just not been in this contest. I think my results speak volumes to that.
Around Friday, after days of watching him talk sh.it I decided that when I came back to get the lead, I would use his picks on Sunday and here they are. I figure it's a pretty appropriate way for him to leave here. I'm sure many will look at me as taking the easy way out and I am. I haven't been into this all week and I wanted no part of handicapping last night. So I didn't.
Sorry to anyone who was looking forward to tracking something today. And I'm really sorry for the spectacle this whole thing has become. In the end, I did what I wanted to. And I'm totally fine with the way it's ending. |
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Originally Posted by TheSpyder
I got dibs on the movie rights for this.
No shame Hoss, it's a contest and you play to win. That's what it is all about.
It's been a hell of alot of fun to watch.
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Originally Posted by 3kings
Congrats Hossy, thank you for making the welfare of us all a top priority.
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Originally Posted by MaTH716
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Originally Posted by fpsoxfan
Given the situation, I think I would've played it the same way. Way to go Hossy!
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Originally Posted by Danzig
congrats on the win hoss. we knew there was no way you'd let that clown beat you.
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Originally Posted by docicu3
Seems somehow like you did...
Fair and square......
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Here is one poster who does seem to appreciate Sportsmanship though...
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Originally Posted by ArlJim78
what a disappointment. I would say $5 penalty against DaHoss for unsportsmanlike conduct, and repeat final round.
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