Terry Bradshaw did not attend Noll's funeral

It's also reported he hasn't contacted any of the Noll family members either. To me that's just classless. I know all about the issues he had with Chuck during their playing days ( most he brought own himself ) but to not extend your condolences to someone that is responsible for all your success and all that goes along with that, well that bothers me.

Terry was never in my top 5 favorite Steelers, I can say he isn't In my top 10 either.

CAJUN

 

I know their history and supposedly they made up. Everyone handles losses and grief differently and I've maddeningly witnessed it first hand here at home. Not everybody is good with goodbyes or the hassle of it. I do know Terry had his show in Pitt recently and spoke some good words of chuck and his family so maybe that was his way of saying goodbye and paying his respects. Only he knows what his heart harbors in regards to his coach... And I don't think it's not on us to judge him for it. I mean, at the end of the day he's the one who has to live with it.

 

What did Lambert do?

 

There was a story on our home page, that explained, that Jack reached out to the family, thru the "director of media relations", or whatever the official title is, that he wanted to meet with Chuck`s wife, and remaining family, and he did exactly that, before the "official calling hours".
Tried to link to it, but didn`t see it, when I looked just now.
I`m not the most computer savvy member of this board.
Maybe someone else can provide the link.
As for Terry, I applaud everyone who basically said, "He deals with grief in his own way".
I don`t see it as a sign of disrespect, at all!
Pretty much every human being, has a hard time, coming to grips with their own mortality.
No matter how religious they are, they don`t ever wanna meet their maker, and enjoy their "just rewards", for living a good life.
Some people have a harder time, than others, dealing with the inevitable.
For instance, I have a hard time going to funerals. I have lost some close friends, to suicide,and some family, due to old age.
I HATE going to funerals.
And, I suspect Terry may feel the same, especiallly given, that he has been diagnosed as "bi-polar/ clinically depressed",
"manic depressive", or whatever the diagnosis of the day is.
I love what he did for us on the field, but, it has been pretty well established, that he has self confidence/ depression, type issues.
I`m pretty sure he loved Chuck Noll.
And I don`t judge him, for not being at the funeral.
GO STEELERS!

 

So

 

As I recall, Terry didn't go to Art Rooney Sr. funeral also. I think he just doesn't have that connection with the Steelers any longer. I think this reflects his personality and explains why he's had 3 failed marriages.

 

Here's a great article on it:

http://thesteelersfans.com/2867/many-quick-judge-terry-bradshaw/

I'm no huge Bradshaw fan, but I can't believe the judgments people are passing. Don't tell me how to react when someone I know dies. Whether my history is positive, negative, mixed, or whatever, what I want to do about it is my god damned business. You'd think something like this would be a time of more understanding and compassion, not less.

 

First thing I take exception of your use of profanity ( gd ) and secondly am real disappointed the administration and moderators of this board has allowed it to remain. It cheapens and degrades this awesome board and its continued presence points towards its future status.

When someone dies whether they are close to us or just a distant memory quite often it brings into question our own mortality and dealing with that can be troubling for some. In this instant I'll agree with you it's no one's business how I manage my reactions to a death of an acquaintance.

I started this thread because I read many comments about it in another thread and thought it deserved it's own slot. I stand by my comments of disapproval. He wasn't close to Coach Noll so he wasn't mourning his loss of a dear friend, family member or acquaintance. That's okay. Him not going to the funeral is his own business and I'm ok with that. Coach Noll is dead and knows nothing now. The funeral is a way to say goodbye, and pay respects for those loved one's left behind. He didn't go to the chiefs funeral either and this actually bothers me more since he later said he wished he had. That statement tells me funerals aren't the fearful paralyzing encounters many are saying it is as a way of justifying Terry's self-centered way of life.

Terry was barely an avg QB who, by being on a team coached by Noll, became a 4 time SB champion which has afforded him a lifestyle during his playing days and afterwards he would have never had or even come close to. After his playing days were over he stated his displeasure for all things Steeler from fans, to coaches to the city itself. Reluctantly returning 19 yrs later and what appears to have been a healing moment for him. You would think after that and after resolving his demons with Coach Noll he could at least extend his condolences to Noll's wife and children.

Either way, as a Steeler fan I appreciate Terry's part of my past Steelers football memories. He's still classless, overblown egotistic and low on my list of favorite Steeler players. Big Ben is my all-time favorite Steeler QB. Imagine if Ben had played on those 70's teams............


Cajun-

 

I thank you. I know the rules are PG-13. At the tender age of 52 I can honestly say PG-13 today would have been " rated-R " when I was a teenager. The continued and increasing acceptance of immorality & vulgarity & profanity in society is a sign of the end-times. To watch it happen to something I love is disheartening. I don't think it is okay for a pre-teen to use that type of language, heck, I don't like hearing it from adults. I guess I'm now in the minority but sometimes being in the minority gives you a soapbox to defend what is right and speak against that which should be wrong but accepted as ok.


I wish the rules could be made " rated- G "....... what's wrong with that or how would that hurt or limit the board? Just my hopes and desires, a higher standard than what the world says.


Cajun-

 

You are correct in this boards " cleanness" when comparing to those on the internet. But let's remember the internet is not known for Family values. You're wrong is thinking it's "Too" Lax. Just my opinion.

This is not the proper forum and I apologize for any "soapbox" conversations here. It was here where I found the offending phrase so here is where I " soapboxed" my objection. I've been here since practically this boards birth so I'm kinda protective, don't mean to "overstep" my place.

-----------If Terry is a HOFer then Big Ben should be in HOF conversations despite what Sapp and woodson claim.------ Trying to keep it relevant...... LOL


Cajun-

 

Apologies but just can't let this one go due to perceived definitions and it's scope.

Foul Language:

Foul- Morally or Spiritually odious, detestable
Language- communication
GD= perverting God's name- taking His authority in vain

A Gallop poll dated jun 3, 2011 states that 9 in 10 Americans Believe in God.

Yes, gd is foul language and should be to 9 in 10 americans and is NOT just a religious factor. Personal opinions is what changes standards.

Again, what's wrong with setting and keeping Higher Standards than what the world or internet sets?


Cajun-

 

I PM'd TTF and asked for an official ruling on gd usage. I have yet to hear back on this.

As per my previous comments this isn't a religious topic but one of "foul language ". IMO & websters.

Saying Gd is no more a religious topic than telling someone to "f" off being a sex topic or say "you're full of Bull$#%* is a farming topic.

I just would like everyone to be on the same page as to what's allowed and what's not and to me it shouldn't be. If there was a more clear definition in place this thread would not have taken this -off topic- turn.

Cajun-