Sonik22 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 This is just the best story ever. I can't stop reading all of it. One thing I wonder is how are we supposed to trust ND hired a private investigator? They apparently aren't going to release investigation reports...also, why weren't authorities called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Yeah, just so bizarre. I still have no idea what to make of all of the inconsistencies, and especially the motivations involved here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/0...dia-blew-it-up/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 @YahooForde: Was told by ND source Manti Te'o is expected to do 1-on-1 interview today w/ a single TV reporter.” Please be Pat Benkowski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 JJ Stankevitz @JJStankevitz Bob Diaco quote from late September on Manti Te'o: "He doesn't have to pretend in either arena (on/off the field). That's unique." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 17, 2013 -> 08:21 AM) @YahooForde: Was told by ND source Manti Te'o is expected to do 1-on-1 interview today w/ a single TV reporter.” Please be Pat Benkowski. Pat still around. Last time I saw him was for his traveling trivia show. Always thought him and Grobstein should host together. That is radio gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Nosuch Dame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 If I were Manti Te'os agent, I would try and get him a deal with Skype. "I am Manti Te'o. You should use Skype. I wish I did." The end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 17, 2013 -> 09:05 AM) If I were Manti Te'os agent, I would try and get him a deal with Skype. "I am Manti Te'o. You should use Skype. I wish I did." The end. Except that he did use Skype with his parents. I know you're joking, but still...if you have a Skype account set up, why would you not add your online girlfriend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 17, 2013 -> 02:02 PM) Yeah, just so bizarre. I still have no idea what to make of all of the inconsistencies, and especially the motivations involved here. This sums up my thoughts. In pure entertainment value here, this is one of the best stories ever. I don't have to feel guilty since nobody was hurt, it's very bizarre and the truth is still emerging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 17, 2013 -> 08:08 AM) http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/0...dia-blew-it-up/ That's kinda where I come down on this - it was probably real (even if a hoax) at first, but then Te'o took the media sympathy/publicity and ran with it. I still think ND is shady for sitting on this story and allowing news organizations to put out interviews and pieces about this girl knowing full well none of it was real. Whatever it takes to keep the brand clean! They should get sanctioned for that. Edited January 17, 2013 by Jenksismybitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 17, 2013 -> 08:58 AM) Nosuch Dame Did you come up with that yourself? If so, I'm impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Jan 17, 2013 -> 09:32 AM) Did you come up with that yourself? If so, I'm impressed! Gainfully stolen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Jan 17, 2013 -> 09:32 AM) Did you come up with that yourself? If so, I'm impressed! First commenter in the Deadspin article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 QUOTE (lord chas @ Jan 17, 2013 -> 06:57 AM) Linebacker at Notre Dame needs to go online to meet girls? He's gay I sorta hope this is true, as it would make things somewhat more understandable and forgivable. In both the Mormon church and the church of football that's extremely taboo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 QUOTE (zenryan @ Jan 17, 2013 -> 06:43 AM) well he and ND probably didnt want a huge distraction from the media if he came out saying it was a scam just days before the title game. Espn already had the story and sat on it. What other program would have gotten such treatment? If it was OSU they would have broke the story without even fact checking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 QUOTE (lord chas @ Jan 17, 2013 -> 07:57 AM) Linebacker at Notre Dame needs to go online to meet girls? He's gay For 3 years mind you. Talking on the phone over 2 hours per day every day. That would be the mod dedicated scam artist ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 17, 2013 -> 09:36 AM) Espn already had the story and sat on it. What other program would have gotten such treatment? If it was OSU they would have broke the story without even fact checking it. Yes, Notre Dame is the only college football program that gets special treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 17, 2013 -> 09:08 AM) http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/0...dia-blew-it-up/ Makes sense. Team leaders soul mate dies tragically and nobody on the team nor he visits for the funeral. Red flags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jan 17, 2013 -> 10:42 AM) Yes, Notre Dame is the only college football program that gets special treatment. So you think it's normal they sat on this story that long? I've seen them put out generally false stories about other programs without any research. Wouldn't releasing this before the title game get you a ridiculous amount of clicks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) So what is the best case scenario for Teo here? That he was duped into believing this online persona was real but lied and embellished the story about meeting her and how in love he was with her etc, and then playing up his dead girlfriend for sympathy and attention even though he had never met her? I mean even if someone was to give him the benefit of the doubt that he believed she was real (in which case he is a f***ing moron considering he apparently was in an online relationship with her for 3 years yet never met or video chatted her) it doesn't fix the fact that his entire story is a lie. Edit: Also, the girlfriend you supposedly love is in a car accident and you don't visit her? She is dying of leukemia but you never visit her? Yeah, I'm not buying Teo's story at all. Edited January 17, 2013 by whitesoxfan99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 The best care scenario for Teo is that he's gay. Otherwise he's looked at as a complete moron or as a manipulative psycho with no conscience, both of which destroy his personality and character. Atleast with being gay there is a struggle emotionally and mentally to coming out, especially given the circumstance he was in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 17, 2013 -> 09:47 AM) So you think it's normal they sat on this story that long? I've seen them put out generally false stories about other programs without any research. Wouldn't releasing this before the title game get you a ridiculous amount of clicks? No, it's not normal. Nothing is normal about college football or most college sports. They are all corrupt and doing shady things. I don't know why ESPN would give special treatment to ND. NBC, sure I could see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Imagine your 10th closest friend. Now imagine them - for a split second - getting cancer. Would you visit them in the hospital? Thinking of that group - the group just outside of my main group, no matter which group of friends it is - yes, I'd visit them in a heartbeat, and I'd even drive a great distance to do so. Can you imagine NOT doing that for a girlfriend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jan 16, 2013 -> 09:48 PM) The more s*** I read the more I believe Te'o's story. This is just unbelievably sad. I think he did. There was no incentive for him to lie. He just didn't know what to do once it came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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