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Footstock Ranks POD Top 5 WiseGuys Vol 1.

Now that I have been a member here for a full three weeks, I think I am uniquely qualified to rank the best and the brightest of Pride of Detroit. I say uniquely qualified because I have to get this article up to 75 words, and figured that this would allow me to babble a bit while incresing my word count. Also, I haven't been here long enough to have a beef with anyone, so I can still be fair and unbiased.

Actually, I have seen the lay of the land here and this really is a great community of passionate Lions fans. Good or bad, I have had so much fun just watching the debates being volleyed back and forth...keeping in mind that we all want the same thing...The Lombardi Trophy in the Motor City.

In ranking the wisest men on the POD planet, I used the following WiseGuy criteria:

  • Consistent - Comments are congruent with each other from one post to the next
  • Factual - Knows their stuff and bring data to support it when necessary
  • Fair - Considers opinions contrary to their own, and willing to adapt based on new information
  • Smart - You can just tell

Every month, or sooner if necessary, I will re-evaluate the list and make necessary adjustments based on improvements and declines in each members demonstrated WiseGuy Criteria. So without further adieu, I give you The POD WiseGuys!

  1. KDawg
  2. Nate
  3. HyperionEcta
  4. GRLion
  5. DrewsLions

Outside looking in: Latif, N4ry4

Wanna be a WiseGuy...keep on posting, and show your stuff!

*Note: The Moderator is REALLY smart too, but we ALL know that and this is just for members...not the brainiac moderator. I hope he doesn't make me "Meet the Ban Stick" for omitting him. :-)

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Pride of Detroit or its writers. FanPosts are valued expressions of opinion by passionate and knowledgeable fans.

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The D is for dedicated
The E is for entertaining or educated
The T is for terrific
The 3 is for …..
The 2 is for …..

welll get back to you on 3 and 2

by det32 on Dec 22, 2009 12:34 AM EST up reply actions  

Me and Det32

My Top 5 Wise Guys (Smart Asses)
1. Myself (how could i not)
2. J
3. det32
4. NYC
5. Sean (surprisingly sarcastic bastard)

by IAmGross on Dec 22, 2009 1:11 AM EST up reply actions  

I nominate Bennie for your list of SA's

lol.

Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson

by footstock on Dec 22, 2009 2:06 AM EST up reply actions  

good call

will be taken into consideration blades has a sharp tongue at times indeed.

by IAmGross on Dec 22, 2009 2:54 AM EST up reply actions  

Thanks....

I’ve always said, “I’d rather be a SmartAss than a DumbAss”

by j16941 on Dec 22, 2009 5:54 AM EST up reply actions  

Holy shit

That was fully intelligible… are you running a fever?

by Nate D. on Dec 22, 2009 1:36 AM EST up reply actions  

lol

What? He can’t block a dead gopher? Humph, details.

by GRLion on Dec 23, 2009 1:05 AM EST up reply actions  

PS

If I wanted to see footstock suck off a bunch of guys I would of spiked his drink at my frat party ZINGA!

by IAmGross on Dec 22, 2009 1:13 AM EST reply actions  

whoa

i have a feeling you will not be joining that list very soon, but i do however like where your head is at

by Gyorick on Dec 22, 2009 1:32 AM EST up reply actions  

Your second Mistake

You are not.

I have yet to find your first flaw nate, but when I do it will be noted.

by IAmGross on Dec 22, 2009 1:51 AM EST up reply actions  

Sarcasm & wit are what makes us great!

Gross, you get +1 to the positive just for hitting the softball when it was tossed your way!

Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson

by footstock on Dec 22, 2009 2:04 AM EST up reply actions  

LOL

Footstock – do you resemble Fat Bastard in real life??? JK

Good list you put together. There are a lot of great people on the board here and overall the Lions knowledge is pretty high IMO. I don’t want to list who I think is smart or sarcastic or anything like that but I will say the following:

- for XMas I am getting det32 a dictionary
- nicest, most fair-minded, patient Lions fan – Hyper down in Australia
- Gross get’s the biggest wise ass IMO
- CLF: best pictures
- Nate, KDawg and Sean – longest writers of information and usually very good
- LondonLion, Bennie, Latif, GRLion, Nyry4, Northleft – seem to know their stuff and good debaters all things Lions
- Person I can’t figure out but like to read: BrefStink (weird name too)
- Gayest new member: the person who wants everyone to call him “Maverick”
- Coolest new member: Footstock

Well that’s all I can think of off the top of my head. GO POD!!!!

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me vs. Bears fans

by NYCLionsfan on Dec 22, 2009 8:40 AM EST reply actions  

I loved your post yesterday about Maverick

“sorry, I can’t bring myself to call another man Maverick. I will just have to call you Rick.”

That had to be a bubble burster. lmao.

It reminds me of comedian Kevin James in his stand up act when he said, "I meet this guy and he says ""my name is Mike, but my friends call me Bronco"". Yeah, they call you Bronco cuz you want ‘em to call you Bronco. If your nickname was asswipe you wouldn’t be telling me about it."

Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson

by footstock on Dec 22, 2009 10:19 AM EST up reply actions  

haha

I will have to look that one up – the Kevin James comedy routine. Same premise though. Great post by the way Footstock!!

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me vs. Bears fans

by NYCLionsfan on Dec 22, 2009 10:44 AM EST up reply actions  

LOL

all in good fun fella’s. Nothing but love for you det32.

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me vs. Bears fans

by NYCLionsfan on Dec 22, 2009 10:43 AM EST up reply actions  

ahhh...NYC...you remembered me too...but you forgot to include yourself...

i don’t know if there is a category for “most exciteable” or “finger on the pulse of …well…every post” but you are a solid contributor to all…and you give me a run for amount of lions garb worn on gameday

by londonlion on Dec 22, 2009 12:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Soooooooo sorry Drew

I failed to mention you with the KDawg and Sean group. how could I have forgotten??? My bad Drew

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me vs. Bears fans

by NYCLionsfan on Dec 22, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions  

det32

for christmas imma get u a internet browser that spell checks for u…how about that..you won’t have to deal with no books

The beginning of the end of the misery

by latif on Dec 22, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions  

LMFAO!

Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson

by footstock on Dec 22, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL

I been around for about a year now and think you all are some stuck up silver spoon college kids. LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Quez81 on Dec 22, 2009 8:53 AM EST reply actions  

Hey!!

I have an MBA from an Ivy league school don’t forget!!! LOL

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me vs. Bears fans

by NYCLionsfan on Dec 22, 2009 9:54 AM EST up reply actions  

LOL

that was good Gross!!!

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me vs. Bears fans

by NYCLionsfan on Dec 22, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions  

I love each and every one of you.

You are all special in your own Lions way…

Just livin' the dream...

by Brefstink on Dec 22, 2009 10:34 AM EST reply actions  

Can you change your handle Stink?

everytime I see it all I can think if is epecac. lol.

I don’t want your handle to take away from your pearls of wisdom!

Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson

by footstock on Dec 22, 2009 2:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Plus isn't that a high school pic of Matt Stafford?

Makes me wonder what Staff’s breath smells like.

What? He can’t block a dead gopher? Humph, details.

by GRLion on Dec 23, 2009 1:12 AM EST up reply actions  

No.5???

Hmmmm….. Guess I need to up my post volume, length and bring my “big boy” vocabulary to the table. Am I going to have to start some uber-intelligent debates just to get my Wise-Guy stock up?

by DrewsLions on Dec 22, 2009 4:36 PM EST reply actions  

#3

Awesome. Thanks for the honour (or honor for you Yanks).

I know I don’t tend to be long-winded in my comments like KDawg but that’s just me, I prefer to say something in a few sentences. A quick, succinct point is easily remembered.

I’ve been here a pretty long time now and I’ve seen a lot of people come through here over that time but I think the group of regular’s has finally solidified. It’s also great to see new guys get added, such as you Footstock. We always need new members of the Pride.

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.

by Hyperion Ecta on Dec 22, 2009 6:43 PM EST reply actions  

Thanks for the #4 rating

The free pizzas are headed your way.

What? He can’t block a dead gopher? Humph, details.

by GRLion on Dec 23, 2009 1:17 AM EST up reply actions  

The manlove in this post is veeeeery ackward, I’m just gonna leave now

by JazzyBBP on Dec 22, 2009 6:57 PM EST reply actions  

SH*T

I forgot Jazzy!!! And JCruize and Ahtrap. My memory is going……….

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me vs. Bears fans

by NYCLionsfan on Dec 22, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm flattered footstock......

But I would not say that I am the smartest guy here by any stretch of the imagination….lol. What I am good at is research, finding the information I want to convey and then communicating it. In my opinion, the best posters on this site (not including myself cause that just wouldn’t be right) are:

1) Sean
2) Drew
3) n4ry4
4) Sims
5) A toss up between londonlion, GRLion, CapitalLions, Nate D, and NorthLeft12

The nicest guy, who does not post original threads as much but still contributes in an intelligent and relevant manner is:

1) Hyperion Ecta (by far)

The most hilarious guys, who also contribute in an intelligent and relevant manner (most of the time) are:

1) CLF
2) JazzyBBP
3) NYCLionsfan
4) JCruize
5) IamGross

And lastly, the rest of the guys that I did not mention (those of you who I have never had a beef with and who I have not come right out and called you an asshole) are also great guys who love the Lions and contribute in an intelligent and relevant manner (most of them….lol….not naming any names on those who contribute and actually know what they are talking about, but don’t always make a ton of sense). There are very few posters here, that have been here for a long time, who I can’t stand. Those that I can’t stand, everyone knows who they are….:o)

I am honored that you think I am consistent, factual, fair, smart, and passionate. Nobody can say I am not the last of those things. I am also honored that you think that some combination of those traits makes me stand above the rest. Honestly I come here to have fun, discuss my passion with those of you who share it, and to convey relevant, useful, and pertinent information that explains my own personal opinions. Personally, I do not think any poster here (who is not just a douche bag) is any better than the next guy. I might like some guys more than others, but that is natural. I would never say that I am the best poster, the smartest, the fairest, the most consistent, or the most knowledgeable, but it is nice to know that someone holds what I say in high regard. Thanks man!

I get the most out of Sean, Drew, and n4ry4’s posts…..those guys are the best in my opinion. :o) Sean Yuille is the man, the myth, and the legend….he makes all of this possible. Thanks Sean!

by KDawg on Dec 22, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions  

lol

nice…….

Somewhere over the rainbow…..way up high……lol

by KDawg on Dec 22, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Damn!!

that gets you a lot of points in my book det32.

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me vs. Bears fans

by NYCLionsfan on Dec 22, 2009 10:58 PM EST up reply actions  

You must have done well on your Spanish final Sean!!

LOL

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me vs. Bears fans

by NYCLionsfan on Dec 22, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm just glad he didn't say........

¡Cójale Kdawg, usted estúpido, pinchazo egotista!

by KDawg on Dec 22, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Whoa!!!

this is turning into POD espanol!!

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me vs. Bears fans

by NYCLionsfan on Dec 22, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

una cerveza, por favor

Only thing I learned to say while in Mexico. Didn’t need anything else.

I has a blog

"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx

by Jettero2112 on Dec 22, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions  

how about

con la segunda selección global del draft de 2010 de la NFL es ndamukong Suh

i donno been long time sins i been in my home land i dont think its right

by det32 on Dec 22, 2009 11:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Translated

With the second global selection of the draft from 2010 of the NFL is Ndamukong Suh?

It’s right, it just doesn’t translate well….:o)

by KDawg on Dec 23, 2009 12:52 AM EST up reply actions  

Of course.....

proper Spanish is far far different from a Mexican dialect or even common Spanish. In proper Spanish, I said “F You Kdawg, you stupid, egotistical prick”!

by KDawg on Dec 23, 2009 12:55 AM EST up reply actions  

isnt

la puta = fuck you??

by det32 on Dec 23, 2009 1:07 AM EST up reply actions  

Yeah I learned the difference...

When I moved to San Diego. The Spanish you learn in high school in Michigan is European Spanish.

Alot Different than Mexicali, which they speak down here.

European Spanish will get your Ass Kicked in TJ.

by j16941 on Dec 23, 2009 2:42 AM EST up reply actions  

Exactly

And no det32…..la puta means “the prostitute” in proper Spanish.

Puta = Whore if you are speaking slang.

by KDawg on Dec 23, 2009 4:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Good advice......

Speak English when you visit Mexico…..unless you live there long enough to learn how to speak Spanish in their dialect.

by KDawg on Dec 23, 2009 4:41 PM EST up reply actions  

I will say...

I speak amazing Restaurant Spanish though.

All the Swear/Slang words, and Food.

Oh and I’m Pretty good with the latin Booze too!

by j16941 on Dec 24, 2009 4:32 AM EST up reply actions  

Mojito’s, Margarita’s, Michulada’s and whatnot

by j16941 on Dec 24, 2009 4:36 AM EST up reply actions  

that

that dont make much seans

by det32 on Dec 22, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow, thanks KDawg, I think you have me ranked kinda high.

by n4ry4 on Dec 22, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

You're the stats master......

And you always have me thinking…..so that’s why I put you up there.

by KDawg on Dec 22, 2009 10:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey Kdawg!

Welcome back!

To steal one from the Schwartz, this isn’t a 12 month scholarship. You gotta fight and win each month to have a chance to win the overall POD WiseGuys SuperBowl in Christmas 2010. lol.

Re: Sean, let’s all just agree he is The Godfather of this joint…and The WiseGuys are like Capo’s.

 I’d prefer not to rank him as a WiseGuy since he has undue influence over the ranking process….he could either have me whacked, or make me “Meet the Ban Stick”.

Neither of which is pleasant, but I guess if I had to choose I would have to be whacked. I can’t live without the POD!

Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year....Sparky Anderson

by footstock on Dec 22, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL

Awesome mob analogies…..:o)

by KDawg on Dec 22, 2009 10:25 PM EST up reply actions  

BTW

I was away this weekend for my family Christmas up in Traverse City….:o) I got the official sideline 2 hat and the 2009 draft day hat….both SWEET!!

by KDawg on Dec 22, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Everyone has told me they like the black one better so far.....

But I have been wearing the black one and saving the draft day hat, cause I am kind of partial to it too….:o)

by KDawg on Dec 23, 2009 12:56 AM EST up reply actions  

Be on the look out for me posting once draft season kicks off

Once I get me some research done, I’ll be putting up a few posts.

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.

by Hyperion Ecta on Dec 23, 2009 2:21 AM EST up reply actions  

You folks ALL rock.

It’s about being a fan through thick and thin. It’s kind of like free psychotherapy for Lions fans without the electroshock and drugs (ok, maybe not the drugs).

There are a lot of the best and brightest on here as a lot of folks contribute. I’m on here everyday, even if it’s just to lurk for a bit while working (which seems to be all the time anymore). Thanks to all those that do contribute and also those who just enjoy reading. Everyone makes this a great place to hang out.

I has a blog

"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx

by Jettero2112 on Dec 22, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions  

Well put

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me vs. Bears fans

by NYCLionsfan on Dec 22, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions  

A bit flattered

I don’t think I’m a top 5 poster here, or even close to it, but thanks for the remarks. If I had to rank the posters here:

1) KDawg
2) Sean
3) CLF
4) Drew
5) Hyperion Ecta

The beginning of the end of the misery

by latif on Dec 22, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions  

KDawg

 you do a great CLF impression!!!

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me vs. Bears fans

by NYCLionsfan on Dec 22, 2009 10:59 PM EST up reply actions  

i dont rember witch fan post was talking about okung so i will drop it here

http://www.draftboardinsider.com/cgi-bin/prospect.cgi?id=757

it is a vary intresting page that ranks all the prospecs in ther strantgh agilty ect ect check it out suh is like 10 in ever thing lol

by det32 on Dec 22, 2009 11:57 PM EST reply actions  

Fancy

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.

by Hyperion Ecta on Dec 24, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions  

And once again n4ry4

You show why I rate you so high in my opinion of posters here…..:o)

That is an awesome illustration.

by KDawg on Dec 25, 2009 4:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Great page, I like it! Thanks!

Can Suh chew through steel?

What? He can’t block a dead gopher? Humph, details.

by GRLion on Dec 23, 2009 1:26 AM EST reply actions  

Hell

The way he chewed through Texas’ O-line he should be able to.

by Quez81 on Dec 23, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

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