RockDrive: The Offseason

by Charlie77 on Dec 6, 2009 6:01 PM MST

via i304.photobucket.com (click on image to enlarge)

This offseason I wanted to tinker with the format a little and create a design in Illustrator instead of Photoshop. It's fun to draw in Illustrator and definitely gives the look a more cartoon feel. It also gives me greater creative license to play with.

The Tiger Woods controversy that hit over the weekend left me devastated. Tiger is the same age as me and I've always followed his career with respect because of the way he has lived his life, until now. Charles Barkley once said, " I'm not a role model... Just because I dunk a basketball doesn't mean I should raise your kids."

It was a statement I agreed with, but children look up to athletes whether they want to be a role model or not. Kobe Bryant is another athlete that has made Tigerlike mistakes, he has been villified at every Nuggets game and is someone who I would never let my children root for; let alone buy his shoes or any other sponsored products. Some experts believe Tiger's indescretions may have cost him over $100 million in sponsorship. Tigers issues caused him to withdraw from his own charity tournament. So what's your opinion on athletes as role models, and please participate in the poll.

Poll

Who would you nominate as the Rockies best Role Model?

Troy Tulowitzki

3 votes

Aaron Cook

14 votes

Todd Helton

24 votes

Brad Hawpe

0 votes

Other (list who in your reply)

2 votes

43 votes | Poll has closed

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by Charlie77 on Dec 6, 2009 6:05 PM MST reply actions

Matt Daley

He seems like a lovely, grounded guy, and he proves that if you really want something you can achieve it from the humblest of beginnings.

by biondino on Dec 7, 2009 11:34 AM MST reply actions

So when do I get a cameo

Waiting out the Rockies' offseason by watching the Broncos succeeding at not failing to fail once the giddy rush of success has failed.

by Silverblood on Dec 7, 2009 7:06 PM MST reply actions

Aren't those your long legs under the golf cart?

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by Charlie77 on Dec 7, 2009 8:58 PM MST up reply actions

Um lordy I hope not

Waiting out the Rockies' offseason by watching the Broncos succeeding at not failing to fail once the giddy rush of success has failed.

by Silverblood on Dec 7, 2009 9:40 PM MST up reply actions

If that was Greg Reynolds instead of Tulo he would save you

Actually I think Tulo would save you too

I wonder if Bud Selig will give the Yankees a receipt with their World Series purchase

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Dec 7, 2009 9:52 PM MST up reply actions

Hmm..

that would make a good comic. Greg Reynolds saving Silver on the back of his white charger.

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by Charlie77 on Dec 7, 2009 10:36 PM MST up reply actions

The one you have up there is a great comic

I laughed quite a bit when I first saw it

I wonder if Bud Selig will give the Yankees a receipt with their World Series purchase

by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Dec 7, 2009 10:43 PM MST up reply actions

Thanks..

it’s nice to get some feedback. I’m working on a christmas one right now.

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by Charlie77 on Dec 7, 2009 10:46 PM MST up reply actions

Yes because that is clearly what I am

a damsel in distress

/brushes long golden hair

/stares into a mirror dreamily

/perches songbird on finger

/powders nose

/swoons

Waiting out the Rockies' offseason by watching the Broncos succeeding at not failing to fail once the giddy rush of success has failed.

by Silverblood on Dec 8, 2009 8:08 AM MST up reply actions

/unsheaths her sword and kicks some ass!!

Dear Rockies - Thank you for a wonderful rollercoaster of a season! NL Wild Card Champs. Best turnaround in MLB history for a team to win the Wild Card. Can't wait to do it again next year!

Troy Tulowitzki - MLB's BEST shortstop..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba - Re-sign!! he's en Fuego!!
Brad Hawpe- I hope I get to see you in a Rockies uniform again!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, leaping Utleys in a single bound!

by SDcat09 on Dec 8, 2009 9:34 AM MST up reply actions

You're just making this easy for me.

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by Charlie77 on Dec 8, 2009 10:07 AM MST up reply actions

/dismembers Charlie

I have a first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, you know. Seriously, I do

WATCH YER BACK SUCKER

Waiting out the Rockies' offseason by watching the Broncos succeeding at not failing to fail once the giddy rush of success has failed.

by Silverblood on Dec 8, 2009 10:34 AM MST up reply actions

On the topic of athletes as role models

I once told my son that if he ended up showing 1/10th the talent that Barry Bonds has, I’d be immensely proud; but if he wasn’t at least twice the person that Barry was, I’d consider my self a failure as a parent.

Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
Look out Dodgers...Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

I'll be the guy in a orange shirt EVERY Monday...Broncos are my team win or lose.

by RdRnnr on Dec 8, 2009 5:33 PM MST reply actions

Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.

Have I ever told you how utterly fantastic that sig line is?

Anyway, back on topic, awesome comic :D Made me laugh. And a great Illustrator drawing :) Much better than I could ever hope to do.

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by oo_nrb on Dec 9, 2009 1:57 AM MST up reply actions

Thanks..do you like the uniform?

I did the hardest one first, so the purple and black sleevless should be easier next time.

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by Charlie77 on Dec 9, 2009 8:34 PM MST up reply actions

Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.

~~Ignorance~~Disapproval of the American League is a sign of good moral character.

just kidding…well not really..

but I like your sigline as well

Dear Rockies - Thank you for a wonderful rollercoaster of a season! NL Wild Card Champs. Best turnaround in MLB history for a team to win the Wild Card.

Garrett Atkins-So Long, Farewell, Auf weidersehen, Goodbye!! Thank you for being a great Rockie! GOOD LUCK!
Troy Tulowitzki-MLB's BEST shortstop..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba- Re-sign!! he's en Fuego!!
Brad Hawpe- I hope I get to see you in a Rockies uniform again!
Dexter Fowler - prowling CF, WC in his talons, leaping Utleys in a single bound!

by SDcat09 on Dec 12, 2009 12:13 PM MST up reply actions

Here's your updated avatar..

I wasn’t sure where to post it. So hopefully you find it here.

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by Charlie77 on Dec 13, 2009 12:44 AM MST up reply actions

NICE!!! I love it!!! Thanks Charlie!

/goes off to learn how to surf

Dear Rockies - Thank you for a wonderful rollercoaster of a season! NL Wild Card Champs. Best turnaround in MLB history for a team to win the Wild Card.

by SDcat09 on Dec 13, 2009 9:12 AM MST up reply actions

thanks again, that was really thoughtful:)

Dear Rockies - Thank you for a wonderful rollercoaster of a season! NL Wild Card Champs. Best turnaround in MLB history for a team to win the Wild Card.

by SDcat09 on Dec 13, 2009 9:17 AM MST up reply actions