I lived in Austin, TX for 7 years where there's a statue of SRV, but to be honest I'm not fond of his flashy blues style. For TX blues, I much prefer Lightnin' Hopkins.fiestavike wrote: Wonder or Ray Vaughn?
When I say Stevie, I mean Wonder!
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I lived in Austin, TX for 7 years where there's a statue of SRV, but to be honest I'm not fond of his flashy blues style. For TX blues, I much prefer Lightnin' Hopkins.fiestavike wrote: Wonder or Ray Vaughn?
Very cool, I can appreciate both of them, but I like Stevie Wonder's version of superstition better too.Texas Vike wrote: I lived in Austin, TX for 7 years where there's a statue of SRV, but to be honest I'm not fond of his flashy blues style. For TX blues, I much prefer Lightnin' Hopkins.
When I say Stevie, I mean Wonder!
I hadn't realized that SRV covered that tune! It was actually a decent rendition, better than most of his own stuff IMO.fiestavike wrote:
Very cool, I can appreciate both of them, but I like Stevie Wonder's version of superstition better too.
I work at a school. I keep getting caught on the fact that I'd probably lose my job if I took a junior to the prom... If you know what I mean. I guess I'm the only one thinking that was probably more dangerous than a lot of action on the field (depending on her age and the laws of the state).Mothman wrote:This seemed like a good place to post this:
LOOK: Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater takes fan to prom
They aren't an "item", this was more a PR stunt, but having said that I am with you to the extent I wouldn't have advised him to do this. Bad "optics".John_Viveiros wrote: I work at a school. I keep getting caught on the fact that I'd probably lose my job if I took a junior to the prom... If you know what I mean. I guess I'm the only one thinking that was probably more dangerous than a lot of action on the field (depending on her age and the laws of the state).
Its not a big deal and I don't think it was a terrible decision, I'm just saying some people are bound to take it the wrong way. If I was advising him I would have suggested he not do it, but I think it was obviously intended to be a nice gesture.Vikings28 wrote:Honestly guys, the last two posts are the first time I've seen anyone question this. IMO, there's nothing wrong with it. I guess you can call it a PR stunt but also just Teddy being a good guy. Dwyane Wade did the same thing for some girl in Miami a year or two ago and got some good press out of it. Others have probably done it as well.
If you saw the local newscast, Teddy was smiles the whole time. He looked genuinely happy, almost like he was the one dating a famous person. I don't think it was a PR stunt either. It was just a good gesture by a good person.Vikings28 wrote:Honestly guys, the last two posts are the first time I've seen anyone question this. IMO, there's nothing wrong with it. I guess you can call it a PR stunt but also just Teddy being a good guy. Dwyane Wade did the same thing for some girl in Miami a year or two ago and got some good press out of it. Others have probably done it as well.
Just ask Mark Chmura!Jordysghost wrote:Bwahahahaha, I love how some people are taking Teddys gesture in a whole different direction. XD
Lighten up! Hell even if he closed the deal, 16 is legal in most countries.
fiestavike wrote: Just ask Mark Chmura!
I felt that it was the right thing to do. It was a good thing to do. It kind of touched me when I first met her. How she kind of teared up and everything. It just showed that I made an impact here on the playing field on and off the playing field. Ashley … She is just a great girl and I am going to make sure she has a great time tonight.
Teddy is still young; a lot of men add muscle and girth, throughout their twenties.I just saw the replay today. Is it just me or did he seem bigger already than last year? He looks to have added some bulk in his shoulders and chest......
Or maybe it's just that he wasn't standing next to 300+ pound linemen
jackal wrote:Honestly i think the girl had a severe medical issue and Teddy took her to the prom to be gentleman
and very nice guy.
Just because a person does not offer all the details, does not mean they are doing something wrong.
Teddy Bridgewater,
Teddy Bridgewater surprises teen for promThe prom surprise started back in March, when Davis' mom Julie, met Bridgewater at a fan event.
The Davises are lifetime UofL fans and said they admire Bridgewater for his strong faith.
Julie Davis approached Bridgewater and asked him about attending Ashley's prom. She said he was immediately receptive to the idea and starting putting plans into place to make it happen.
"Next thing you know I'm asking him to go with my daughter to the prom," said Davis.
There were more tears when Bridgewater arrived to greet his prom date. The Minnesota Viking quarterback sat and visited with the Davis family for an hour in their home. He asked Ashley how she wanted to handle media that would inevitably get wind of what was going on and want to talk.
At the prom, everybody wanted pictures with Bridgewater. At every request, Bridgewater turned to Ashley and said, “Can we do this picture?”
“He told her, ‘It's not about me, it's about you and whatever you want to do,'” Davis said. “They talked in the car. Ashley is kind of shy. But you know, she took it all in stride. . . . You just can't imagine how nice a guy this is. You witness it one-on-one how nice he is. How thoughtful, courteous, soft-spoken. He doesn't say a whole lot.”
A lot of athletes do these things. But Bridgewater seems always to come through. With Tom Brady all over the headlines this week, Bridgewater again provides a contrast with the negativity that often captures the news cycle in pro sports. He seems to leave a trail of kindness — and character — wherever he goes.