Nerds On Sports Salutes Nerds In Sports: Tim Duncan

[pawe]

I possess:
1 metric load of nerdy knowledge. If there's an RPG out there, I've probably played it. If there's an obscure comic fact, I know it. , I'm showing up to Iron Man at midnight with a t-shirt saying "Cap was right." and holding a sign saying "It's Tony's fault." When I get called a dork, a geek, or a nerd, I respond with, "You're god-damn right."

what's the story behind that "Cap was right" phrase? Im a sucker for superhero stuffs.

[Fernando TD21]

Nerd here. But I'm not really interested in comic books and startrek/star wars stuff. I prefer Matrix, Lord of the rings and computer games.

And what the article says, is another reason why Duncan is my favorite player.

[makedamnsure]

so wait you guys all define nerds as being Dungeon and Dragon/World of Warcraft freaks who can't talk to the opposite sex?

[Ninja-Defense]

You know, Cap was right! And, yes, I'll be watching "Iron Man" on Thursday night as well.

Oh, as for the nerd credentials: I think the fact that I work part-time at a comic book shop is enough nerd cred, no?

[m33p0]

Shagia - the real test there is have you read The Silmarillion? Actually, I haven't...

And V for Vendetta is not a nerd movie, is it? I think it's one anyone who hates authoritarianism can enjoy it, surely.

so wait you guys all define nerds as being Dungeon and Dragon/World of Warcraft freaks who can't talk to the opposite sex?

guilty. i have the whole Tolkien collection and i've read all of Pratchett's Discworld books.

but i'm not into what Shagia is in (i have no spiderman undies ). never played D&D but i was a big Magic the Gathering player once upon a time. and up to 6 months ago, i played World of Warcraft (have a 60 warrior and 60 shadow priest). i don't qualify to "not being able to talk to the opposite sex" coz i'm married. so i probably have to be downgraded to a being geek.

I get a lot on him, this would have been one that I usually don't post, but I thought some people might get a kick out of it.


Edit: Actually, I do think he's out of the ordinary...

if you compare him to his peers, yes, he is out of the ordinary. the only thing that is different between duncan and me, superficially, is that he is a great basketball player. i'm mediocre at best. but i bet i can beat him in 9-ball.

[CubanSucks]

Any other Halo nerds in here?

[Cry Havoc]

so wait you guys all define nerds as being Dungeon and Dragon/World of Warcraft freaks who can't talk to the opposite sex?

I would say that fits with the societal idea of what a "nerd" is.

Any other Halo nerds in here?

Counterstrike & CoD4 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Halo.

[m33p0]

Any other Halo nerds in here?

pc. i don't have an XBox.

[CubanSucks]

I would say that fits with the societal idea of what a "nerd" is.



Counterstrike & CoD4 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Halo.

CoD4-WAY overrated. still pretty fun though
Counterstrike-?
HALO SERIES WILL ALWAYS BE #1

[CubanSucks]

It's weird to think that I could play with him online and I wouldn't of even known it.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

phyzik - you read all the Battletech novels? Wow, I've never met anyone who has read those! I read the first 60 or so habitually and still have them on a shelf. Love the William H Keith Jnr and Michael A Stackpole ones best.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

so wait you guys all define nerds as being Dungeon and Dragon/World of Warcraft freaks who can't talk to the opposite sex?

The point of the article and most of the comments in here is that there is no real definition of nerd-dom, that you can be a nerd and a jock and a stud at the same time. Nerd is a state of mind, not a category.

[Mister Sinister]

Posted this in another thread, but I'm posting it here as well. My friends and I are, as I say, making shirts for Iron Man. On the front of mine will be a design resembling Cap's shield with the words "Cap was right," in red and blue lettering inside the shield, RIP on the sleeve(s), and "It's Tony's fault." accompanied by a Venom symbol on the back. (As Venom is currently a member of the Thunderbolts, recently drafted to enforce the SHRA)
And, yes, there *will* be pictures posted as soon as possible.

[Fernando TD21]

It's weird to think that I could play with him online and I wouldn't of even known it.

If you find a guy who beats everyone and doesn't brag about it, that should be him. Specially if his nick happens to be MerlinTD21

ps:
single player: Crysis>HL2>CoD4>Halo

[Kori Ellis]

Embarrassing.

If I knew you were all such nerds, I would have banned you long ago

[Mister Sinister]

, Kori, in that case, I should be perma-banned from the internet.

[anakha]

phyzik - you read all the Battletech novels? Wow, I've never met anyone who has read those! I read the first 60 or so habitually and still have them on a shelf. Love the William H Keith Jnr and Michael A Stackpole ones best.

Damn, never expected to see other Battletech fans here.

Personally prefer the Robert Thurston and Blaine Lee Pardoe books, myself.

[Tigole Bitties]

[Supreme_Being]

Does being a pianist make me a nerd?

[Obstructed_View]

Does the "Cap is right" thing have to do with the Mark Twain speech he made to Spider Man?

[greyforest]

wouldnt it be cool @ to smoke a couple bowls with tim and play some fight night or somethin

[jmard5]

Im definately a nerd....

I've read every book from R.A. Salvatore... I've read Almost every Battletech Novel.... warhammer and Warhammer 40k novels.... Dragon lance..... you name it...

I own well over 200 video games, dating back to 1984 when the Tandy and Amiga where around.... I still have a WORKING Amiga computer.

I work doing I/T support.

yes.... oh, yes... Im a ing nerd.

And I will still kick your ass.

I've got a bookshelf full Birthright, Dragonlance, Forgotten Realms, DarkSun, Greyhawk and LoTR books. Not to mention a comic book collection (I've collected DC's 52 just recently).

We also had an Atari 800SX and a Nintendo Family computer console before. Right now, I am mostly into PSP RPGs.

I played CCGs, RPGs, miniature board games and network gaming (Starcraft, Battle Realms and CS).

We go out, play basketball, workout, watch movies and TV shows.

I follow the NBA (Spurs) to the point of listening online broadcasts, watching games via ***cast and reading online articles.

I am also a LAN administrator and I am about to get married in 4 months to the most wonderful and gorgeous girl I've known in this planet outside of Krypton. (My girlfriend of 3+ years who tolerated my nerdy stuff... )

Does that qualify as a nerd?

Yup. I am a nerd.

[RandomGuy]

http://www.nerdsonsports.com/2008/04...rds-in-sports/

[Business Day One] Nerds On Sports Salutes Nerds In Sports

We here at Nerds On Sports never promised unbiased reporting, eye opening analysis or proper grammar. But one line we insist on holding is that of unabashed nerdery. We are nerds, we love being nerds, and we appreciate when other nerds call us nerds. A true nerd goes about their nerdy business with either pride of gleeful indifference to judgement, and such dedication to happiness is a marvel to behold.

On the playgrounds of their youth, such nerds had to deal with the barbs and taunts of others, and it took great strength of character to keep on rolling the dice and reading the fantasy novels that made them happy. As these nerds grow up, they can either enter into an environment that supports such nerdery (like, say, a college full of geeky suburban kids) or hinders it (like, for instance, the U.S. Marine Corps or the National Hockey League). For those gamers, comic book buffs and ham radio enthusiasts that are fighting the good fight in inhospitable climates, we here at Nerds On Sports would like to salute you. As such, I am hereby ins uting a new award in Business Day One. To honor men and women that practice their geeky trade in the field of professional athletes, I will be handing out the coveted Nerds On Sports Salute To Nerds In Sports. It is important to note that there is no trophy. It is an actual salute. So if you’re named, please feel free to stop by my apartment when you’re in Boston so I can salute you.

The first recipient of the NOS Salute To NIS should be no surprise to those that follow both sports and the Renaissance Faire circuit. With his dedication to both great on-court body position and eating turkey legs off the bone, I am proud to now salute San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan.

They call him The Big Fundamental for his technically sound play, both effective and devoid of flash. His off the court life could be described the same way. He finished up his degree at Wake Forest before entering the NBA. His humanitarian efforts are extensive, and include a Charity Bowl-A-Thon, which is regarded by most pundits as the most dull yet fundamentally sound way of raising money, and a golf classic. And he’s been married for seven years to a lady named Amy. Put all this together and it makes for a very stable platform to heap the nerdery on to. And that nerdery is extensive.

According to his own website, he has a “large knife collection” that includes a samurai sword. My guess is that he has more than one, and at least one Scottish claymore. He also lists “The Crow” as his favorite movie and describes himself as a video game junkie. Further insight is provided by a compelling 2007 True Hoop story. He wanted the nickname “Merlin” when he entered the NBA, has experience in both Dungeons & Dragons and paintball, and has a wizard and a skeletal jester tattooed on. This man is not just a nerd by NBA standards; he is a nerd by nerd standards. As such, I can think of no better first recipient.

So, Tim Duncan, Merlin of the NBA, I salute you.

NERDS!!!

[RandomGuy]

If you feel you have the nerditude, step up...

[RandomGuy]

Embarrassing.

If I knew you were all such nerds, I would have banned you long ago

How then could you suck up to us for a chance to get one of our boxed original Star Wars action figures for your birthday?

I blew all of mine up with firecrackers....

But I did keep a good number of orginal Star Wars Collector cards.