Comments on: Utley: World [Expletive] Champions!

By: James Craven

James Craven — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:23:24 +0000

It’s been a couple months, but remember what Tug McGraw said on October 22, 1980?

“For years, New York City has had to take a back seat in basebasll history to Philadelphia. Well, New York can take this championship and stick it…‘CAUSE WE’RE NUMBER ONE!”

People back then thought it was controversial. Chase Utley did the 2008 version.

By: Alex0

Alex0 — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 09:22:04 +0000

Who cares if he said a bad word. Almost all of the fans didn’t care because we just won a championship! Language is just sounds we make.

WORLD PHUCKIN CHAMPIONS!1

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:22:57 +0000

It’s so totally classless it’s beyond belief, but what’s worse is all the apologists posting here. It’s what our world has become, a sewer with no dignity or style.

By: Bil

Bil — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:52:42 +0000

I have been to Phillies games and have heard a lot worse coming from Joe Schmoe sitting next to me. We Philly fans are certainly a different breed. We boo Santa Claus, the boy who couldn’t find an Easter Egg and the players wive’s; but we cheer the ‘PH’ word. It’s because we are blue collar people. Go Phightins’. World ‘Phucking’ Champions. It’s been a long time comin’.

By: David Justin Lynch

David Justin Lynch — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:05:41 +0000

Get over it. The man used everyday street language that everyone hears all the time everywhere except in Court, Church, and on most TV shows. Every kid learns all those words in kindergarten. Mr. Utley is as human as we are and was expressing his happiness–as he justly has a right to do!

By: mj

mj — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:31:27 +0000

Parents who teach thier children not to use words like that have children who know not to use words like that. Don’t let your children watch TV, go to sporting events, search the internet, listen to the radio, go to school, or go out in public in general if you are concerned about how badly a word such as that will effect them.

Also, Chase Utley is from Pasadena, California. Get that strait before accusing him of being a steriotypical Philadelphian. We welcome him and his language with open arms, however, because we are classless losers as much stated in here….yet you are on here saying you hate people and calling them morons….now that’s class!

By: Tommy T.

Tommy T. — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:05:08 +0000

He was in the heat of the moment, anyone from Philadelphia who did not get chills from his speech is not a true Philadelphia fan. I think that culminated the entire attitude of this team. It is what it is, we have been waiting 25 years for a championship and Chase said exactly what everybody felt. I love the emotion, it shows that some of these players making millions of dollars do still care about winning and losing. Love ya Chase and love th Phils!!!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:51:06 +0000

As an outsider (I am from Ohio and a Cleveland fan), I don’t see anything wrong with this.

If one of my teams were to win a title (believe me I know its a longshot) and one of my players said it, I would think nothing of it.

When Ohio State won the BCS title in 2002, Jim Tressel made a play on words about the team, saying “Not only do we have The Best Damn Band In The Land (which is what they actualy are called), now we have the Best Damn Team In The Land!”

I know this is different than the F word, but his came as a shock to all of us who follow Ohio State football and we were all good with it.

By: Youre Kidding

Youre Kidding — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:02:00 +0000

Only in the United States could you win your NATIONAL title and have the arrogance to proclaim yourself world champions like you do for baseball and basketball.

Both of these sports have a world championship and America is not the champion of either at this point in time.

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By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:21:41 +0000

Missanelli is a poor mans Jim Rome. Not funny, not annoying enough to be relevant. Got fired from a lot of places for his own misconduct. Hey we’re all human right? So Mike, from your glass house, you without sin, cast the first stone.

By: Jazzy

Jazzy — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:18:18 +0000

Who is going to wear a shirt like this? Do you think some parents will buy them for their kids because they think they are cute? Will schools accept them as appropriate wear? I’m already imagining walking down the street, passing by a beer bellied guy wearing this shirt, and having to pretend that’s it perfectly fine with me. I want to see Phillies Champion shirts and be reminded of a fantastic time in this city. I don’t want to see the other shirt and be reminded of something far less spectacular. It won’t be fair.

By: Kate

Kate — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:39:12 +0000

Does anyone know where I can find this in an audio file? I’d love to have it as my ringtone, though I don’t know if I’m willing to part with Harry’s call of the third strike…

By: Sct

Sct — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:50:28 +0000

I get it, but I didn’t love it. I wasn’t offended, and I don’t think any children were scarred by hearing it.

I just wish, as the face of the organization, he had managed to be a little classier. It felt a little too cool for school. I’m not really psyched that our new unofficial slogan as a fan base has a big old F-bomb in it.

I still think he’s a better person than 90% of professional baseball players. I don’t judge him as a person because of it. But I don’t think it was the best choice he could’ve made.

By: Manny

Manny — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:24:04 +0000

I’m with you Maria 100%!

By: Shawn

Shawn — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:10:28 +0000

All you people who complain about Chase saying that deserve to have a few expletives said at them……..Your probably alll conservative F@#KS that are about to get takin over by the new age of AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!………DIE HIPPIES DIE

By: Maria

Maria — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:59:20 +0000

Selective censorship – why does MLB have Viagra banners hanging behind the batter’s box in all MLB games? Why does Cialis advertise after every inning in the post season? Isn’t it easier to explain to your children that sometimes language is inappropriate but the key is to not repeat it, rather than have to explain what a four-hour erection is? Give me a break. Well-adjusted parents raise secure and well-adjusted kids and a little four letter word will not send your family into a tailspin.

As for Chase – brilliant! You spoke for generations of frustrated Phillies fans and you hit the nail on the head!

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:12:32 +0000

On the ride home in the car on Friday someone on the radio apologized on behalf of the station for Utley’s remark, saying that it certainly isn’t the policy of the station to have such words come across the airwaves (guess they were just covering themselves from a fine from the FCC). My 11-yr old son looked at me…….and it should be noted that we have taught him what bad words are and he knows that and doesn’t use them………he looked at me and said, “Cmon….people just need to lighten up.” I think that statement just says it all. EVERYBODY JUST NEEDS TO LIGHTEN UP!!!

By: Kat

Kat — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:43:59 +0000

I watched the parade on TV, and at first Ithought I heard Chase wrong. My husband , who’s a bit of a prude, was offended for the sake of the kids listening. I figure most Philly kids have heard a lot worse. I thought Chase was awesome! Having grown up in a suburb of Philly and spending a lot of time in the city for work and pleasure both, I thought Utley was channeling the typical Philadelphia sports fan. In case you haven’t noticed, we have a national reputation as being tough, passionate and very loyal. Those three words shouted by Chase “said it all……. and said it “perfectly”. I love this town!

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:07:02 +0000

I agree that Utley shouldnt have dropped the F-Bomb.

That being said though, you have to consider the situation. A World Championship after 25 years of frustration, Oilers, Joe Carter, Red Wings, Shaq and Kobe, and the Pats.

Parents should look at this as a good thing to teach kids that its not appropiate to say these words, but come on, I can probably guarentee you that most kids already know these words. Just tell your kid that he was just excited, but you never say those words, at least at their age.