honoring a great man during the wake of black history month "anthony burgess"

[HOOP]

until now. i have held back my opinion simply because my momma taught me, if you dont have anything good to say, then shut your trap!

but at the same time i have met many people who speak highly of him.

it has come down to this for me.
the people who have met and spoken to Mr. Burgess, think the world of him.
for the rest of us who just read his posts, we have formed a different of opinion that has been discussed many times (dont wish to get into this debate again).

so i want to meet this guy and see what the deal is for myself. Mr. Burgess does have good things to say, but in the posts, they come across as arrogant, self absorbed and bossy. yet many say he is not like that at all.

so with this said......
MR. BURGESS, IF YOU ARE EVER IN NYC, AFTER DRE WINES AND DINES YOU, I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE YOU OUT FOR A FEW DRINKS.
i would love to sit down and talk football with you and hear some of the good things you have to say. Hey, meet me in BigLock in Miami at Wet Willies one day
Hope to meet you at the SeaWall, and i will be looking forward to that DVD that explains your system.

SCOTT

Guys,

I know that Anthony gets a bad wrap on this site. His posts tend to upset people. But I challenge you to talk to him. He has a passion about EF/MF and loves the game of football. I think that all of us here share passion as well. So before you judge him have a conversation with him first. I think that you might change you mind.

Wally

[joel_p1]

Well said WallyJ. Anthony is one of the greatest minds in this hobby. I for one am hoping I get to spend some more quality time learning from him more this year. Anthony hope to see you in Virginia and Im making some new Panthers that you may be interested in Pics will soon follow.
Joel

[mantaraydre]

Coaches,

i was speaking with don smith and he was telling me last year at the seawalll brawl ant burgess was one of the only few who offered to stay behind and help clean up at the tourney. While many headed went back to there rooms (MYSELF INCLUDED) ant wanted to help don and jimbo fold up tables, put things away, etc etc. That's part of his character that you cant and wont see on this chat board. people are far different up close and personal then they are on a chat board. Come to the brawl this year and you will see.


mantaraydre

[ONE2WATCH]

I'm not questioning his passion and love for the game at all. I'm laughing at
the comparison to MLK. At some point we have to say come on man stop it
please.Thats what the angry post were about i'm sure.When you start comparing hobbiest to iconic members of history who basicly sacraficed his
life so that me and mine could move forward ,at that point its a wrap.