So Why Did We Fight For the Colors?

So I ended My Monday post with this picture, basically asking what is wrong with it...Look close, it's something that has gone on all year long...The Browns were at home, and once again, as they have for every home game this year, the Browns were wearing all white uniforms...

Maybe this seems like a trivial thing, but I remember the day the news broke, that the Browns were being moved to Baltimore...The city was in full-blown, panic/anger mode...When the realization set in that there was no getting OUR Browns back, the city and fans jumped into action...

All the sudden the politicians were all in on building a new stadium...Funny how that worked...When Modell asked, they said stick it...When Modell asked for a renovation of the old stadium, they said stick it...He didn't hold them hostage the way the Jacobs did...Yes, the Jacobs made it clear they would move the Indians if they didn't get a new stadium...Suddenly our smokes and beers were getting an extra tax so the Indians could get a new stadium...It didn't matter that they had sucked for my entire life at that point...Yet the Browns, who everyone loved, who always sold out, who were competitive most the time got screwed by the politicians...So Modell said stick it!

Then the fans and city officials fought the NFL and Modell for the rights to the Browns History, Name, and Colors...So why the fuck aren't they wearing the colors...They are the Cleveland Browns, and with the exception of the numbers and a few stripes, we haven't seen and brown.

The Cleveland Browns...Named for Paul Brown...Lead by the beats that was Jim Brown...


Where are the BROWN jerseys!?!

Yes this team has plenty of real problems, but this is a simple one that can be fixed real easy...Strap on the BROWN jerseys at home...Be proud of that history and those colors that people fought for...Hell let's go Brian Sipe style...Brown jersey and orange pants...


Hell yeah...Embrace those awful colors and wear that shit with pride...Brown and Orange!


Later, The Beeze.

Is Jim Brown Acting Like a Child?

If you ask me, I'll say yes...If you don't know what I'm talking, I'll explain...The Cleveland Browns are adding a "Ring of Honor" this year, to their horrible stadium...Seriously, that place blows! Before their opener they will be having a ceremony to induct their first class in the "Ring of Honor." All Browns Hall of Famers will be inducted...But Jim Brown has made it know, that he probably won't be there because of his, now soured relationship with the organization...Many fans are upset with Browns owner, Randy Lerner, and want him to fix this...NOT ME!

Why did this relationship go bad? Because Brown had held the title of "Executive Advisor" for a number of years, but when Lerner hired Mike Holmgren to be the team's President, Holmgen did what he felt needed to be done to try and turn the organization around...Brown was removed from his position...Out of respect and courtesy, he was offered another, more meaningless position in the front office, and refused it...Now he's pouting, and feeling slighted...Sorry Jim, but the only people who should feel slighted are the Browns fans that have seen nothing but crap from this organization since 1999...

Brown is well known for being one of the greatest running backs in football history...Maybe even the greatest...He also did some acting...How can we forget him in "The Dirty Dozen"? Brown is also well known for smacking around a woman or two in his day, because he's so classy...But many people ignore that because of his social activism, and working with gang members, to try and stop them from being dolts...Possibly dead dolts...But you know what Jim Brown isn't well known for? Making smart, and intelligent football decisions in the front office...How many have you heard of? I'll tell ya...NONE! Scoreboard Jim...Holmgren and the staff he has put together have a much better track record when it comes to front office moves...If I was Randy Lerner, I'd rather have Holmgren advising me, instead of Brown! Lerner may have actually made a smart move...

So yes, Jim Brown is acting like a child...If he doesn't show up for the ceremony, so what? I don't care about all that garbage...But many of his fans want him there, and honestly, that should be enough of a reason for Brown to be there...It isn't about the teams love for these great players, it's about the fans love for them, and he should give a little back.

Later, The Beeze.