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Emeka Egbuka, 2021 5* WR, Steilacoom (Steilacoom HS), WA (Offered 10/20/18)
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And the irony is that this "edit" will appeal almost exclusively to an audience of 30-50 year old white dudes, not the 17 year old kid it is targeting. The mystique of the Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck rookie card is cool nostalgia for guys who idolized him as kids. Unfortunately those guys are approaching 40. Baseball card collecting, card shops, shows, and the star of Griffey all died out long before Emeka was even born. Im sure he knows that Griffey was a local start, if he saw this, theres an 80% chance someone had to explain the reference to him and without familiarity or context it just looks like a somewhat shitty, confusing edit.backthepack said:
That’s dope. There’s literally nothing wrong with it. Universities make designs for kids. I see nothing wrong with fan love. What kid wouldn’t want to be compared to Griffey anyways?huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Y’all gotta see outside the prism of a 30-50 year old middle aged white dude. -
EXACTLYbananasnblondes said:
And the irony is that this "edit" will appeal almost exclusively to an audience of 30-50 year old white dudes, not the 17 year old kid it is targeting. The mystique of the Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck rookie card is cool nostalgia for guys who idolized him as kids. Unfortunately those guys are approaching 40. Baseball card collecting, card shops, shows, and the star of Griffey all died out long before Emeka was even born. Im sure he knows that Griffey was a local start, if he saw this, theres an 80% chance someone had to explain the reference to him and without familiarity or context it just looks like a somewhat shitty, confusing edit.backthepack said:
That’s dope. There’s literally nothing wrong with it. Universities make designs for kids. I see nothing wrong with fan love. What kid wouldn’t want to be compared to Griffey anyways?huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Y’all gotta see outside the prism of a 30-50 year old middle aged white dude.
Race should put his face on this next
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When I was a kid I knew who Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays were. Never saw them play, knew they were legends. Griffey is the Seattle version of those guys. He's timeless. Emeka is also a great baseball player so if this isn't at least flattering then I don't know what else would be.bananasnblondes said:
And the irony is that this "edit" will appeal almost exclusively to an audience of 30-50 year old white dudes, not the 17 year old kid it is targeting. The mystique of the Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck rookie card is cool nostalgia for guys who idolized him as kids. Unfortunately those guys are approaching 40. Baseball card collecting, card shops, shows, and the star of Griffey all died out long before Emeka was even born. Im sure he knows that Griffey was a local start, if he saw this, theres an 80% chance someone had to explain the reference to him and without familiarity or context it just looks like a somewhat shitty, confusing edit.backthepack said:
That’s dope. There’s literally nothing wrong with it. Universities make designs for kids. I see nothing wrong with fan love. What kid wouldn’t want to be compared to Griffey anyways?huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Y’all gotta see outside the prism of a 30-50 year old middle aged white dude.
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dnc said:
EXACTLYbananasnblondes said:
And the irony is that this "edit" will appeal almost exclusively to an audience of 30-50 year old white dudes, not the 17 year old kid it is targeting. The mystique of the Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck rookie card is cool nostalgia for guys who idolized him as kids. Unfortunately those guys are approaching 40. Baseball card collecting, card shops, shows, and the star of Griffey all died out long before Emeka was even born. Im sure he knows that Griffey was a local start, if he saw this, theres an 80% chance someone had to explain the reference to him and without familiarity or context it just looks like a somewhat shitty, confusing edit.backthepack said:
That’s dope. There’s literally nothing wrong with it. Universities make designs for kids. I see nothing wrong with fan love. What kid wouldn’t want to be compared to Griffey anyways?huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Y’all gotta see outside the prism of a 30-50 year old middle aged white dude.
Race should put his face on this next
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Like I said I think it's harmless in this case.theknowledge said:
When I was a kid I knew who Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays were. Never saw them play, knew they were legends. Griffey is the Seattle version of those guys. He's timeless. Emeka is also a great baseball player so if this isn't at least flattering then I don't know what else would be.bananasnblondes said:
And the irony is that this "edit" will appeal almost exclusively to an audience of 30-50 year old white dudes, not the 17 year old kid it is targeting. The mystique of the Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck rookie card is cool nostalgia for guys who idolized him as kids. Unfortunately those guys are approaching 40. Baseball card collecting, card shops, shows, and the star of Griffey all died out long before Emeka was even born. Im sure he knows that Griffey was a local start, if he saw this, theres an 80% chance someone had to explain the reference to him and without familiarity or context it just looks like a somewhat shitty, confusing edit.backthepack said:
That’s dope. There’s literally nothing wrong with it. Universities make designs for kids. I see nothing wrong with fan love. What kid wouldn’t want to be compared to Griffey anyways?huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Y’all gotta see outside the prism of a 30-50 year old middle aged white dude.
I think the argument that *ANY* kid would be honored to be comped to Griffey, while telling other people to get out of the mind of middle aged white dudes is hilarious.
Most American black kids today couldn't GAF about beisbol (hell, most white kids too). Egbuka is different (different!) so this probably works with him. -
we? make fun of doogs but this thread has veered towards arguing over a recruiting photoshop
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Knew here?WilburHooksHands said:we? make fun of doogs but this thread has veered towards arguing over a recruiting photoshop
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This discussion has been closed
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But wait...Griffey was a kid from Ohio who ripped the heart out of Seattle by being loyal to his hometown and leaving the flourishing franchise for one that was long dead from it's former glory and it went horribly? Is that a good or a bad parallel in this case?
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Griffey’s a cultural icon that transcends generations. Stop it.dnc said:
STOp thinking like a middle aged white dude!backthepack said:
That’s dope. There’s literally nothing wrong with it. Universities make designs for kids. I see nothing wrong with fan love. What kid wouldn’t want to be compared to Griffey anyways?huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Y’all gotta see outside the prism of a 30-50 year old middle aged white dude.
Also, what kid wouldn’t want to be compared to a guy who hasnt been great since the 1990s?? -
Griffey’s a cultural icon. He’s like the Tiger Woods of beisbol mystique wise. Emeka plays beisbol and wants to play it at UW. I don’t see the issue. It’s a fun graphic intended to show love to the kid. Who fucking cares?bananasnblondes said:
And the irony is that this "edit" will appeal almost exclusively to an audience of 30-50 year old white dudes, not the 17 year old kid it is targeting. The mystique of the Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck rookie card is cool nostalgia for guys who idolized him as kids. Unfortunately those guys are approaching 40. Baseball card collecting, card shops, shows, and the star of Griffey all died out long before Emeka was even born. Im sure he knows that Griffey was a local start, if he saw this, theres an 80% chance someone had to explain the reference to him and without familiarity or context it just looks like a somewhat shitty, confusing edit.backthepack said:
That’s dope. There’s literally nothing wrong with it. Universities make designs for kids. I see nothing wrong with fan love. What kid wouldn’t want to be compared to Griffey anyways?huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Y’all gotta see outside the prism of a 30-50 year old middle aged white dude.
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How many rings?backthepack said:
Griffey’s a cultural icon that transcends generations. Stop it.dnc said:
STOp thinking like a middle aged white dude!backthepack said:
That’s dope. There’s literally nothing wrong with it. Universities make designs for kids. I see nothing wrong with fan love. What kid wouldn’t want to be compared to Griffey anyways?huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Y’all gotta see outside the prism of a 30-50 year old middle aged white dude.
Also, what kid wouldn’t want to be compared to a guy who hasnt been great since the 1990s?? -
This would be a great marketing ploy if they were recruiting him to play center field.huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Also comparing this kid to an all-time baseball legend comes off a little desperate, and this is coming from a fan of a school that junk mails offers.
There's a fine line between showing a kid he's special and just being weird. -
Your? recruits sit on a weird throne with duck feet, hold a scepter and wear a plush kings robe while having a photo shoot but being compared to a great Seattle icon/athlete is weird.greenblood said:
This would be a great marketing ploy if they were recruiting him to play center field.huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Also comparing this kid to an all-time baseball legend comes off a little desperate, and this is coming from a fan of a school that junk mails offers.
There's a fine line between showing a kid he's special and just being weird.
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He's trying to play both sports in college. Calm down and leave. Enjoy your off-season natty!greenblood said:
This would be a great marketing ploy if they were recruiting him to play center field.huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Also comparing this kid to an all-time baseball legend comes off a little desperate, and this is coming from a fan of a school that junk mails offers.
There's a fine line between showing a kid he's special and just being weird. -
This is the dumbest argument ever. It’s not that serious.
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I was hoping there’d be Civil War talk?
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I didn't say Oregon doesn't do desperate ploys. The difference here, is photo shopping a kid to an icon of a completely different sport. Photo shop him with Doug Baldwin or Tyler Lockett, and I think it brings it more together. It makes me cringe when I see that throne crap, but if the prospects want to play along fine.theknowledge said:
Your? recruits sit on a weird throne with duck feet, hold a scepter and wear a plush kings robe while having a photo shoot but being compared to a great Seattle icon/athlete is weird.greenblood said:
This would be a great marketing ploy if they were recruiting him to play center field.huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Also comparing this kid to an all-time baseball legend comes off a little desperate, and this is coming from a fan of a school that junk mails offers.
There's a fine line between showing a kid he's special and just being weird.
suregif
What I'm saying is, sometimes in the recruiting process it's better to consistently hit singles and double, with the occasional homer. Sometimes you can over swing, and I think they did that here. In long run, it isn't a big deal at all. They just shouldn't make a habit of it. -
I've been around here since Race and idawg were spooning during their podcasts, and so I think I'll stick around a little while longer. But thanks!UDubHusky23 said:
He's trying to play both sports in college. Calm down and leave. Enjoy your off-season natty!greenblood said:
This would be a great marketing ploy if they were recruiting him to play center field.huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Also comparing this kid to an all-time baseball legend comes off a little desperate, and this is coming from a fan of a school that junk mails offers.
There's a fine line between showing a kid he's special and just being weird. -
JFC. Saw 30+ new posts and thought there was some news. Turns out it was all about a fucking edit.
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You like beisbol.backthepack said:
Griffey’s a cultural icon. He’s like the Tiger Woods of beisbol mystique wise. Emeka plays beisbol and wants to play it at UW. I don’t see the issue. It’s a fun graphic intended to show love to the kid. Who fucking cares?bananasnblondes said:
And the irony is that this "edit" will appeal almost exclusively to an audience of 30-50 year old white dudes, not the 17 year old kid it is targeting. The mystique of the Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck rookie card is cool nostalgia for guys who idolized him as kids. Unfortunately those guys are approaching 40. Baseball card collecting, card shops, shows, and the star of Griffey all died out long before Emeka was even born. Im sure he knows that Griffey was a local start, if he saw this, theres an 80% chance someone had to explain the reference to him and without familiarity or context it just looks like a somewhat shitty, confusing edit.backthepack said:
That’s dope. There’s literally nothing wrong with it. Universities make designs for kids. I see nothing wrong with fan love. What kid wouldn’t want to be compared to Griffey anyways?huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Y’all gotta see outside the prism of a 30-50 year old middle aged white dude.
So does Egbuka.
Most kids don’t.
hth -
With all the posts I figured he’d committed to OSU
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He's a two sport athlete who wants to try his hand at both football and baseball in college. At UW he has the chance to play for two programs that have played in a CFB semifinal and a College World Series in the last five years. The video has Griffey making a leaping catch over the wall and Emeka making a leaping catch over a defender. Griffey is a Seattle icon, Emeka could be one if he stays home. It's fine, I like it, it makes sense. I upvoted you because you agree the throne is cringeworthy but this is not. This is a stupid argument and I'm gayer than I thought I was.
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I didn't know he was serious about playing baseball in college. Would the coaches let him skip spring football?theknowledge said:He's a two sport athlete who wants to try his hand at both football and baseball in college. At UW he has the chance to play for two programs that have played in a CFB semifinal and a College World Series in the last five years. The video has Griffey making a leaping catch over the wall and Emeka making a leaping catch over a defender. Griffey is a Seattle icon, Emeka could be one if he stays home. It's fine, I like it, it makes sense. I upvoted you because you agree the throne is cringeworthy but this is not. This is a stupid argument and I'm gayer than I thought I was.
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Lawyer Milloy did.greenblood said:
I didn't know he was serious about playing baseball in college. Would the coaches let him skip spring football?theknowledge said:He's a two sport athlete who wants to try his hand at both football and baseball in college. At UW he has the chance to play for two programs that have played in a CFB semifinal and a College World Series in the last five years. The video has Griffey making a leaping catch over the wall and Emeka making a leaping catch over a defender. Griffey is a Seattle icon, Emeka could be one if he stays home. It's fine, I like it, it makes sense. I upvoted you because you agree the throne is cringeworthy but this is not. This is a stupid argument and I'm gayer than I thought I was.
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dnc said:
EXACTLYbananasnblondes said:
And the irony is that this "edit" will appeal almost exclusively to an audience of 30-50 year old white dudes, not the 17 year old kid it is targeting. The mystique of the Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck rookie card is cool nostalgia for guys who idolized him as kids. Unfortunately those guys are approaching 40. Baseball card collecting, card shops, shows, and the star of Griffey all died out long before Emeka was even born. Im sure he knows that Griffey was a local start, if he saw this, theres an 80% chance someone had to explain the reference to him and without familiarity or context it just looks like a somewhat shitty, confusing edit.backthepack said:
That’s dope. There’s literally nothing wrong with it. Universities make designs for kids. I see nothing wrong with fan love. What kid wouldn’t want to be compared to Griffey anyways?huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Y’all gotta see outside the prism of a 30-50 year old middle aged white dude.
Race should put his face on this next
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Apparently, Jalen McMillan already got the green light to do both if he wanted togreenblood said:
I didn't know he was serious about playing baseball in college. Would the coaches let him skip spring football?theknowledge said:He's a two sport athlete who wants to try his hand at both football and baseball in college. At UW he has the chance to play for two programs that have played in a CFB semifinal and a College World Series in the last five years. The video has Griffey making a leaping catch over the wall and Emeka making a leaping catch over a defender. Griffey is a Seattle icon, Emeka could be one if he stays home. It's fine, I like it, it makes sense. I upvoted you because you agree the throne is cringeworthy but this is not. This is a stupid argument and I'm gayer than I thought I was.
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I hate baseball. Emeka does. It’s really not that serious. He’s not “most kids”dnc said:
You like beisbol.backthepack said:
Griffey’s a cultural icon. He’s like the Tiger Woods of beisbol mystique wise. Emeka plays beisbol and wants to play it at UW. I don’t see the issue. It’s a fun graphic intended to show love to the kid. Who fucking cares?bananasnblondes said:
And the irony is that this "edit" will appeal almost exclusively to an audience of 30-50 year old white dudes, not the 17 year old kid it is targeting. The mystique of the Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck rookie card is cool nostalgia for guys who idolized him as kids. Unfortunately those guys are approaching 40. Baseball card collecting, card shops, shows, and the star of Griffey all died out long before Emeka was even born. Im sure he knows that Griffey was a local start, if he saw this, theres an 80% chance someone had to explain the reference to him and without familiarity or context it just looks like a somewhat shitty, confusing edit.backthepack said:
That’s dope. There’s literally nothing wrong with it. Universities make designs for kids. I see nothing wrong with fan love. What kid wouldn’t want to be compared to Griffey anyways?huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Y’all gotta see outside the prism of a 30-50 year old middle aged white dude.
So does Egbuka.
Most kids don’t.
hth -
There isn't going to be college baseball or spring football due to annual pandemic closures
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GO NATS!!!!backthepack said:
I hate baseball. Emeka does. It’s really not that serious. He’s not “most kids”dnc said:
You like beisbol.backthepack said:
Griffey’s a cultural icon. He’s like the Tiger Woods of beisbol mystique wise. Emeka plays beisbol and wants to play it at UW. I don’t see the issue. It’s a fun graphic intended to show love to the kid. Who fucking cares?bananasnblondes said:
And the irony is that this "edit" will appeal almost exclusively to an audience of 30-50 year old white dudes, not the 17 year old kid it is targeting. The mystique of the Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck rookie card is cool nostalgia for guys who idolized him as kids. Unfortunately those guys are approaching 40. Baseball card collecting, card shops, shows, and the star of Griffey all died out long before Emeka was even born. Im sure he knows that Griffey was a local start, if he saw this, theres an 80% chance someone had to explain the reference to him and without familiarity or context it just looks like a somewhat shitty, confusing edit.backthepack said:
That’s dope. There’s literally nothing wrong with it. Universities make designs for kids. I see nothing wrong with fan love. What kid wouldn’t want to be compared to Griffey anyways?huskyhooligan said:Who did this? You need to stop! I just assume we blame la mike.
Y’all gotta see outside the prism of a 30-50 year old middle aged white dude.
So does Egbuka.
Most kids don’t.
hth
