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Quixote1818

(28,918 posts)
Sun Sep 2, 2012, 06:36 PM Sep 2012

Paul Ryan gives most awkward pregame speech ever! Sporting News

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"They tell me that Ohio State hasn't beaten an in-state team in about 100 years," Ryan said. "Let's change that today."

Oops. Might want to switch those around there, congressman. Move on to the grand close!

"Your best is the best," Ryan said. "Your best is what we got. We're really proud of you. Go out there and make us proud and do your jobs, and make it … count."

Miami-Ohio subsequently went out and was beat 56-10.

So Ryan just told Miami, Ohio that he WANTED Ohio State to beat them!


http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-09-02/paul-ryan-pregame-speech-video-watch-miami-ohio-state-locker-pep-talk-vp?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl4%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D200354

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Quixote1818

(28,918 posts)
1. Ryan reminds me of a number of Frat boys I went to school with in College.
Sun Sep 2, 2012, 06:44 PM
Sep 2012

They all got checks from their parents that they used mostly for beer. I think he is going to struggle against Biden in a prime time debate.

mojo2012

(290 posts)
3. Another Ryan gaffe?
Sun Sep 2, 2012, 06:55 PM
Sep 2012

He said what???? He must have forgotten which lie he said last...pretty soon he's gonna be really mixed up

ananda

(28,835 posts)
7. How did he ever win an election??!!!
Sun Sep 2, 2012, 07:09 PM
Sep 2012

But then I've boggled at the same thing
over George Bush, Michelle Bachmann,
Sarah Palin, et. al.

 

rufus dog

(8,419 posts)
8. Now get out there, be the right height, and beat them sport!
Sun Sep 2, 2012, 07:17 PM
Sep 2012

They are both major Douchebags.

God forbid they win, 50 years from now the score would have been retroactively changed to 10 - 6 with Ryan urging the undersized second string QB to buck up and lead the team on a last minute winning drive.

 

mick063

(2,424 posts)
9. If you don't have football savvy
Sun Sep 2, 2012, 07:22 PM
Sep 2012

Last edited Sun Sep 2, 2012, 07:53 PM - Edit history (1)

You aren't going to reach the Teabillies.


Why do you think Sean Hannity tosses footballs on the set so much? It is a well orchestrated show designed to reach a certain crowd. Football is huge in states like Michigan, Ohio, Texas, and Florida.


Let's ask Ryan a few NASCAR questions so that he can really look foolish in front of his Teabillie followers. It worked with Romney...."I don't follow racing but I know a few owners".

Maybe Ryan will claim he can drive as well as he runs marathons.

Initech

(100,038 posts)
10. Romney and Ryan are the two most awkward presidential candidates in history!
Sun Sep 2, 2012, 07:32 PM
Sep 2012

They just do not know how to relate to common people. It's almost scary in a way.

Quixote1818

(28,918 posts)
13. I have been thinking the same thing. He is an empty suit and will be in way over his head against
Sun Sep 2, 2012, 07:52 PM
Sep 2012

Biden unless he does what Sarah Palin did by not paying attention to any of the questions. Getting picked as VP either makes you or breaks you and I think it's going to break Ryan.
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