UCLA player Mata wears a shield across his nose with open eye holes and I was wondering why he wears it.
132009
He broke his nose in a pratice off an Arron Affalo elbow. It was his second time breaking it so he is wearing the mask to protect it.
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It might look odd but I think the meaning is pretty sophisticated and refined.\n\nThe nose is usually the symbol of pride. Like if someone has their nose up in the air it usually gives the feeling that s/he is stuck up. Muslims, in this part of the prayer, put their noses on the ground, as a sign of submission to God's will. That God is higher and that they're just his slaves.\n\nThis position is very similar to the bow. Mobs used to bow to the king back when we had kings, lol..ya'know..that kinda thing...
653613
To take the shirt off, either totally or partially, and then raise it up with one hand is a sign of love for the team or the country, which is represented by the shirt itself. After the ban, players used to wear undershirts with special dedications written thereon. Now this practice has also been forbidden and it is punished with a yellow card, as a warning.\n\nThe kissing is optional as this is a cultural custom, depending upon the nationality of the players. Now, the embracing is universal and it is a rite that demonstrates team work and solidarity.
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The guy doesn't respect you as a player, probably because you're female and that would make him a male chauvinist pig. Another reason might be that he thinks he's the only good player on this team and will hog the ball to shoe how "great" he is. In either case, you should speak to the coach about him. He will probably be a smuck even after the coach speaks to him, so good luck. If it continues and the coach doesn't remedy this you may have to approach the local district sports board.
473378
to show off his muceles?*i know i spelled it wrong.*
75843
It is soo not fair to 'Sheed the way the refs are. I am from Portland and when he was here it's true he was a hothead but I think he is the only player in history to get a technical foul for LOOKING!!! at a ref. "He was intimidating me..." well so does every black 7 foot giant. Give me a break. They see a little tension and they are just waiting for Sheed to even blink and BEEEEEP technical and Rasheed is out to lunch. Reputation accounts for way too much these days.
368388
to many bull riders were getting their noses and face shattered from the bull heading them in the face and causing  lots of damage, they said it was up to the riders to wear the gear, it isn't a rule that you have to wear it, but a lot of them are to protect the face area
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WHy do u hurt me so much by posting such pics so often?\n\nAnyways,Zizou was just analyzing whether the headbutty was too mild or did Materazzi deserve even more coz  even if he did more than a headbutt, he would still only get  a red card which wont affect him anyway as he is  retired.\nNow i feel better.
544634
It's a tradition passed down from the medieval knights. 2 Knights would approach and lift their helmet visors to expose their faces in a sign of friendship and respect. For a full historical brief - see the link below.
570373
Don't worry, you'll always have watery eyes when you get hit in the nose because it's connected with your eyes, close to the brain, etc. Just work harder on your defense, Hit ,then back up a little but once your opponent opens himself, strike him hard (Choose either hook or straight)
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Back at 4:25 when Adam Morrison went in and got stripped I said that I was going to shoot myself because they were going to lose (we're all big Zag fans). Everyone laughed at me.\n\nNow they aren't laughing.\n\nIn fact, I almost cried with Adam Morrison :((\n\nBut yes it was a good game and the University of California Los Angeles proved they have gumption and that DEFENSE WINS GAMES!\nBravo, even though I'm still wiping the salty tears from mine eyes.
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The suit is made by Reebok. It was requested by 49ners coach Mike Nolan to honor his dad. Nolans dad was a coach and wore a suit. Del Rio is wearing it in support. Nolan asked to wear a suit at the beginning of the year, but as you said it was not Reebok gear so until Reabok made one he could not wear it.\n\nThis really is the reason. Not because he wanted to be professional or to look polished. Look it up online. Or listen to the announcers on ESPN or FOX or anybody who is talking about it. I just heard Nolan on Monday night Football
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Man ofcourse its frigen bs....wots the chance that it would hit the crossbar and come rite bak to him, and if u look closely when he shoots the ball it is kinda distorted which means its bean edited.
312588
Yup. If you really like the player, then you probably would have seen and written his name so many times that you should be able to write it backwards while wearing a blindfold.
513921
And this guy is a teammate ? You and the team captains need to pull him aside after practice and and resolve any tensions you might have and save that energy for your next opponent !!!!!!!!
545160
Hot Sauce is back with And 1. He re-signed with them back in January. He was getting into it with some of the other players because of the feeling that he was playing selfishly at times. It's probably true, but then again that's a main reason why all those dudes aren't playing for the NBA or elite college programs now. Pharmacist has had issues with conditioning. He couldn't go up & down the court without giving out. That's bad news for a point guard. Everybody has to run, especially the point guard. If he has wind issues in the streets, just imagine him in the NBA or any pro league. During his hiatus, he was in a Mountain Commercial, he started his own streetball tour (Killer Crossover), he did the motion capture for NBA Ballers, and filmed the movie Crossover. You can still catch it in some theaters. He also became a father, he just had a daughter.
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... because he LIKES it? v.v'... come on, now. That's an easy question. That's just how he wants to dress. It's his style! Why do gangsters want to dress in sleeping shirts and sagging pants? Beats me, but they do it regardless. And yes, MM's look is very hot. Marilyn Manson rocks!