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re: Horrible/stupid/uneducated question about Wally Pontiff
Posted on 7/25/08 at 6:55 pm to jbirds1
Posted on 7/25/08 at 6:55 pm to jbirds1
The picture says it all. Wally was a class act that took time before each home game to get a good luck hug, tootsie roll pop and kiss from my little girl. He called her his little girlfriend and bragged to the other guys on the team.
I appreciate how difficult it is to accept that someone could be loved and respected in today's world. Most people today, including most rantards on this site, would just as soon step on a child rather than spend a few precious moments letting a child know that she is special. Reardless of his status as a baseball player, or as a result of his untimely death, Wally Pontiff was truly a gentleman who cared about the people around him.
Wally was far more than an LSU baseball player. Our university as well as our world is in desperate need for more like him.
GOD BLESS YOU WALLY!
I appreciate how difficult it is to accept that someone could be loved and respected in today's world. Most people today, including most rantards on this site, would just as soon step on a child rather than spend a few precious moments letting a child know that she is special. Reardless of his status as a baseball player, or as a result of his untimely death, Wally Pontiff was truly a gentleman who cared about the people around him.
Wally was far more than an LSU baseball player. Our university as well as our world is in desperate need for more like him.
GOD BLESS YOU WALLY!
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Posted on 7/25/08 at 7:11 pm to LSUPhreaK
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heart condition
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Can you read??
I accept that. It doesn't change the fact that it is still very uncommon and unusual for a 20-year-old to die of a heart condition ... it's as simple as that. I'm still not sure why you're being such a dick in this thread.
This post was edited on 7/25/08 at 7:12 pm
Posted on 7/25/08 at 7:14 pm to JPLSU1981
I went to school with Wally, didn't know him that well but he was a good ballplayer who had a good character.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 7:53 pm to CEAUX KNOWS
Nice. 
That's the answer I was looking for.
Just curious, am I the only one who really didn't know much about Wally?
That's the answer I was looking for. Just curious, am I the only one who really didn't know much about Wally?
This post was edited on 7/25/08 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 7/25/08 at 7:56 pm to jbirds1
anytime you die like that in that situation you will be loved. alot of people really didnt look up to him as special untill he died. that summer he had been drafted and just announced he would come back to school before he died. he also got the only hit in the game against rice in the super regional. he was a hell of a player. sec tourny his freshman year was awesome.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 9:07 pm to calitiger
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He was a Blue Jay. Enough said. RIP Wally.
Go jays!!!!!
Posted on 7/25/08 at 9:08 pm to CEAUX KNOWS
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Horrible/stupid/uneducated question
you are correct
Posted on 7/25/08 at 9:17 pm to Shanesix
He just had a way with people. The damn casino dealer that was dealing him and his dad cards the week before he died went to the funeral because of how much he respected that kid by how he was acting at the table. No drinking and lots of yes sir no sirs.
Wally Sr. seemed to have been very well liked as well.
Down here and Metairie there are still lots of people driving around with "Always 31" (or whatever it is) stickers on their cars.
When you got it you got it.
Wally Sr. seemed to have been very well liked as well.
Down here and Metairie there are still lots of people driving around with "Always 31" (or whatever it is) stickers on their cars.
When you got it you got it.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 9:18 pm to JPLSU1981
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it is still very uncommon and unusual for a 20-year-old to die of a heart condition
You're right. It is uncommon and unusual, and rare. But it happens. Without getting too personal, I had a family member die of the same thing and at a young age. Doctor said it's a rare disease and can only be detected if you know what you're looking for. And how many of us did extensive testing our teen years to look for a rare heart condition that we may or may not have?
I would hope that you're not incinuating he took roids though.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 9:27 pm to Paul_LSU_passion
We'll only know the legacy at its level with what has become public after his death. With that in mind, I believe the Skipper's nod at publicizing his character speaks volumes of what kind of person he was.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 10:03 pm to Corkfather
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What gives? Is this stuff taught somewhere? No one ever taught it to me. A live dick is still a dick when he's dead, he's just flaccid now.
Sounds like you are living this proof of this statement?
What gives? Is this stuff taught somewhere? No one ever taught it to me. A live dick is still a dick when he's dead, he's just flaccid now.
Sounds like you are living this proof of this statement?
Posted on 7/25/08 at 11:28 pm to Nunk Red
While we are discussing Pontiff, I'd just like to say its a total joke that LSU retired this guy's number. He was a slightly above average player and gets his number retired SOLELY because he died young. That is ridiculous in my opinion and a complete insult to all of the former great LSU tigers. LSU legends like Walker, Furniss, Ogea etc. etc., don't have the honor of having their number retired but Pontiff does. You could list at least 50 players more deserving of having their number retired. I think its a slap in their face that LSU hasn't retired their numbers b/c they happened to not die while in college. Wally may or may not have been a great guy, but that along with dying young should not make your worthy of number retirement when he was not worthy based purely on baseball.
Lets just say if Brett Helms were to die this year, should LSU retire his number next to Billy Cannons? No b/c its fricking absurd. That recognition should be for the best of the best.
Lets just say if Brett Helms were to die this year, should LSU retire his number next to Billy Cannons? No b/c its fricking absurd. That recognition should be for the best of the best.
Posted on 7/25/08 at 11:36 pm to calitiger
when nicolas pontiff plays you see some of the same traits.they were alot alike exept wally hit over 300.but in the clutch they both hit the ball.wally is someone you want up in the bottem of the 9th down 1 in omaha.
Posted on 7/26/08 at 12:16 am to Shanesix
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you are correct
You have to be that douche, don't you?
This post was edited on 7/26/08 at 12:17 am
Posted on 7/26/08 at 1:12 am to JPLSU1981
The problem with the traitor George W Bush being assassinated is that we would be left with Der Furher, Dick Chaney
Posted on 7/26/08 at 1:34 am to JPLSU1981
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If George Bush wants to leave a good legacy, all he needs to do is get assasinated and those approval numbers with skyrocket.
Even that wouldn't help that jackass
Posted on 7/26/08 at 6:39 am to jlsutiger
Wow you sure are a cold hearted son of a bitch aren't you?
Posted on 7/26/08 at 8:06 am to jlsutiger
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You could list at least 50 players more deserving of having their number retired.
And not a single one of them would have a problem with this, just a jerk-off like you.
It's about heart, not Todd Walker's average, or Hawpe's doubles record.
Go here sometime LINK, and may God have mercy on your awful soul.
This post was edited on 7/26/08 at 8:06 am
Posted on 7/26/08 at 9:34 am to jlsutiger
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While we are discussing Pontiff, I'd just like to say its a total joke that LSU retired this guy's number. He was a slightly above average player and gets his number retired SOLELY because he died young. That is ridiculous in my opinion and a complete insult to all of the former great LSU tigers. LSU legends like Walker, Furniss, Ogea etc. etc., don't have the honor of having their number retired but Pontiff does. You could list at least 50 players more deserving of having their number retired. I think its a slap in their face that LSU hasn't retired their numbers b/c they happened to not die while in college. Wally may or may not have been a great guy, but that along with dying young should not make your worthy of number retirement when he was not worthy based purely on baseball.
Lets just say if Brett Helms were to die this year, should LSU retire his number next to Billy Cannons? No b/c its fricking absurd. That recognition should be for the best of the best
Well shite, why the hell is the stadium even named after Alex Box then? Yeah, he served in the war and played for LSU, but there have to be at least 50 other players that were better than him.
Posted on 7/26/08 at 9:46 am to jlsutiger
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While we are discussing Pontiff, I'd just like to say its a total joke that LSU retired this guy's number.
sure hope this doensn't get back to his family. This has to rank as one of the highest a-hole comments I've ever read on the Rant, and that's saying a lot.
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