[quote]FightinIrish26 wrote:
In probably his coolest role, besides Roadhouse of course, as John Buford. [/quote]
Don’ forget about Tombstone. He was awesome.
The Kaz needs no explantion and Jon-Pall died while deadlifting, nuff said.
Chief Master Sgt. Garth Lenz, pararescue, 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, and now a 2/C cadet at the California Maritime Academy. I swear this guy knows more and has done more amazing things than anyone I’ve ever met, and he is as humble as they get. He could probably stop a terrorist attack just by glaring at them and saying “I wouldn’t do that if I were you, Mmm Hmm.”
[quote]tGunslinger wrote:
FightinIrish26 wrote:
I don’t know man. Those guys seemed extremely gay throughout the movie. I wouldn’t exactly model myself after them if I was going for the ultimate Testesterone driven male.
We got Samwise… or Sam Elliot. NO fucking contest.
I’ve heard that Sam Elliot can make women orgasm with his voice alone.[/quote]
That’s a common misconception. It’s actually the MUSTACHE alone.
I watched a history channel program on George Washington Carver the other night. I was absolutely stupidifed by this man’s life and the things he did. I’ll give him a vote as a tman.
I think if you saw it or know anything at all about this man you would agree.
[quote]btm62 wrote:
I watched a history channel program on George Washington Carver the other night. I was absolutely stupidifed by this man’s life and the things he did. I’ll give him a vote as a tman.
I think if you saw it or know anything at all about this man you would agree.[/quote]
only a T-man could invent peanut butter
George Washington.
[quote]KO421 wrote:
btm62 wrote:
I watched a history channel program on George Washington Carver the other night. I was absolutely stupidifed by this man’s life and the things he did. I’ll give him a vote as a tman.
I think if you saw it or know anything at all about this man you would agree.
only a T-man could invent peanut butter[/quote]
GWC did not invent Peanut Butter according to the documentary. I would urge you to watch it. Aside from his research and coming up with numerous ideas for uses of peanuts and soybeans, the man lived his stood by his convictions and treated everyone with equal dignity and respect.
He turned down a 6 figure salary to remain teaching at Tuskegee for like $1500. They had no money for a lab for his research so he went to the dump and made things. He went to testify before congress on something and was supposed to only go for 10 minutes, they were so enthralled at the man they let him speak for an hour and a half. This from a black man at the turn of the century. It was good stuff.
[quote]btm62 wrote:
KO421 wrote:
btm62 wrote:
I watched a history channel program on George Washington Carver the other night. I was absolutely stupidifed by this man’s life and the things he did. I’ll give him a vote as a tman.
I think if you saw it or know anything at all about this man you would agree.
only a T-man could invent peanut butter
GWC did not invent Peanut Butter according to the documentary. I would urge you to watch it. Aside from his research and coming up with numerous ideas for uses of peanuts and soybeans, the man lived his stood by his convictions and treated everyone with equal dignity and respect.
He turned down a 6 figure salary to remain teaching at Tuskegee for like $1500. They had no money for a lab for his research so he went to the dump and made things. He went to testify before congress on something and was supposed to only go for 10 minutes, they were so enthralled at the man they let him speak for an hour and a half. This from a black man at the turn of the century. It was good stuff. [/quote]
History channel? What was it called? I’ll try to find it and DVR.
I know he didn’t invent peanut butter, I just had to say it.
[quote]KO421 wrote:
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I know he didn’t invent peanut butter, I just had to say it.
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But did he really carve George Washington?
I have to throw Hobey Baker out there. There was a great video about him on ESPN U during the frozen four. Unfortunately it’s not on youtube. It talked about what a competitor he was, and how he’s overcome the countless slashes and hacks he’s take as he’d fly down the ice. After every game, sometimes limping, he’s go to the other team’s locker room to shake each of their hands.
He sounds like a stuck up princeton fag, and well he probably was. But remember that his competition at that time was like all Ivy League teams, so it’s not like he was walking into the Minnesota State locker room full of blue collar guys. They all probably thought he was polite for it, thus why the award is named in his honor.
[quote]TC wrote:
You got that right, Mufasa
Granted, I’m not the ultimate authority on what the absolute definition of a righteous man is, but if we’re talking about a “T-Man,” I get to weigh in because I coined the phrase.
Braddock, Robinson, and Tilman definitely have T-man attributes, but the consummate T-Man is a blend of courage, integrity, and smarts.
The last one gets left off far too often.
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How about Nelson Mandela than?
Courage: Stood up for what he believed in, even though the consequences included torture or death.
Integrity: After he came to power he did not seek revenge against his enemies, but forgave them.
Smarts: Degree in Law while incarcerated at Robben Island.
Strength: Avid boxer.
My ZAR0.02
Bob Mathias has to be one of the most interesting historical characters to fit the title T-Man.
Olympic Gold Medal Winner
Stanford Grad
Standout Athlete in various sports
Marine
Good Will Ambassador
Elected Official
Director of Olympic Training Center.
Somebody who did 1/2 of this stuff would be a legend.
Somebody needs to say,
King Leonidas of Sparta
The signers of the Declaration of Independence would make good candidates.
[quote]KO421 wrote:
btm62 wrote:
KO421 wrote:
btm62 wrote:
I watched a history channel program on George Washington Carver the other night. I was absolutely stupidifed by this man’s life and the things he did. I’ll give him a vote as a tman.
I think if you saw it or know anything at all about this man you would agree.
only a T-man could invent peanut butter
GWC did not invent Peanut Butter according to the documentary. I would urge you to watch it. Aside from his research and coming up with numerous ideas for uses of peanuts and soybeans, the man lived his stood by his convictions and treated everyone with equal dignity and respect.
He turned down a 6 figure salary to remain teaching at Tuskegee for like $1500. They had no money for a lab for his research so he went to the dump and made things. He went to testify before congress on something and was supposed to only go for 10 minutes, they were so enthralled at the man they let him speak for an hour and a half. This from a black man at the turn of the century. It was good stuff.
History channel? What was it called? I’ll try to find it and DVR.
I know he didn’t invent peanut butter, I just had to say it.
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it was, I think part one of their Modern Marvels series. George Washington Carver tech.
Cool. Another thread where I can plug Charles Martel’s name.
List of T-Manly accomplishments:
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Won the Battle of Tours in 732, halting the Muslim conquest and Islamization of Europe. If you don’t know in which direction Mecca lies, you can thank him.
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Was de facto Ruler of the Franks; he united the three Frankish Kingdoms of his time. Didn’t bother with the title “King,” although that’s what he achieved in all but name.
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Was physically described “as a tall, powerfully built man, who was more agile than his size would lead men to believe.”
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A brilliant general, he is considered the forefather of western heavy cavalry, chivalry, founder of the Carolingian Empire (which was named after him), and a catalyst for the feudal system, which would see Europe through the Middle Ages.
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He was undefeated from 716 to his death (in 741) against a wide range of opponents, including the Muslim cavalry, at that time the world’s best, and the fierce barbarian Saxons on his own borders, and despite virtually always being outnumbered.
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His ability to attack where he was least expected, when he was least expected, and how he was least expected, were legendary.
Enough is enough! I think we need to add one more requirement for being a T-Man: sex appeal. As admirable as Abraham Lincoln may be, I’ve never had any desire to get it on with him; yaknowwhutImean?
How about Patrick Willis, the newly drafted linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, out of Ole Miss.
At age 4, his parents split.
At age 8, he was cooking meals for his family.
At age 10, he worked in a cotton field occassionally to provide financial support for his family.
At age 16, he turned his father into DHS because his father neglected his children and physically abused Patrick’s younger siblings. His high school basketball coach became his legal guardian.
At age 21, his youngest brother, Detris, drowned while swimming with friends.
At age 22, he played most of his senior season with a broken hand, and still won the Butkus Award.
Although he might be young, he has endured a lot of hardship to be successful, and I think that makes him a great T-Man.