Couldn't let it go.. (but I tried).

Ughh...KVD got DQ'ed at Santee Cooper for doing much less than desicrating
the US flag...

Warren


"Dwayne E. Cooper" wrote in message
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On Sun, 28 May 2006 06:29:00 GMT, "Todd Copeland"
wrote:

Getting upset is one thing, being on the BASS circuit and swearing and
damaging BASS property on purposes is another.

IMO, many athletes (including fishermen) are going to get
frustrated from time to time and do something they shouldn't do. I
don't think I would ever DQ somebody based on them just losing their
temper because everybody has emotions...or at least should have...if
they're human.

IMO, the mere use of foul language and tearing up of safety
equipment probably shouldn't have been enough for a DQ. Foul language
is bad and something we should avoid...but the cold hard truth of the
matter is that many fishermen use or have used foul language. Foul
language in and of itself isn't near as bad as many things you see out
there and the majority of it is, well, pretty harmless. And if
tearing up safety equipment is grounds for a DQ...I'd hate to think
whats next.

However, IMO, desecrating the American flag was enough to justify
a DQ. IMO, that's intolerable and merited some punishment. But
whether that punishment merited a DQ or a fine or something else...I
think you'd have to look at all the circumstances (now everything
comes in...lost fish, huge event, weather conditions, his history,
foul language, tearing of safety equipment, degree of intent, etc.).
I think most people want to see the best fisherman of that particular
event win (guy who catches the most weight of fish) and don't want to
see guys DQed because of trivial rules/regulations (that all too often
can be selectively applied).

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Yep, first of all I've never liked Ike. Yes he's an amazing fisherman.
But, his "ACT" is old and tired. I was brought up to "act as if" you've
been there before and not show up other competitors or call attention to
yourself(screaming like a total idiot & playing for the cameras). Ike
has issues...he screams, swears, throws temper tantrums, breaks
equipment, and yes desecrated our flag. Not only should Ike have been
DQ'd, he should've been banned by BASS because of the flag. JMHO.

DM

"Melange still races" wrote in message
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Yep, first of all I've never liked Ike. Yes he's an amazing fisherman.
But, his "ACT" is old and tired. I was brought up to "act as if" you've
been there before and not show up other competitors or call attention to
yourself(screaming like a total idiot & playing for the cameras). Ike
has issues...he screams, swears, throws temper tantrums, breaks
equipment, and yes desecrated our flag. Not only should Ike have been
DQ'd, he should've been banned by BASS because of the flag. JMHO.

DM


DM, I have a son in the Marines and a step-daughter in the Army about to
deploy to Iraq for the second time. When I asked them about Ike they both
basically said they were fighting for freedom and that includes acting like
a pouting child like Ike. Don't take Ike's actions seriously since he is a
creation of Mickey BASS (ESPN) after all. IMHO Joe Z.