
DRAFT PICK: Richard Jata - Great Stuff
#1
Posted 16 January 2009 - 06:58 PM
Amazingly, Jata was still in the draft hall to the end, and came to the podium after he was announced, sporting a new Fire scarf. After a long speech when he admitted waiting that long to hear his name was difficult, yet promising he'd try and turn some heads and surprise some people, he did acknowledge he had been talking for some time.
"But I hope it's OK," he said, "because I've been sitting there an awfully long time waiting."
His late appearance and speech actually drove some observers to tears.
Anybody at the draft see this speech?
#2
Posted 16 January 2009 - 07:20 PM



#3
Posted 17 January 2009 - 10:19 AM
Got a chance to talk with Jata after he got fed through media row, and the kid was just on Cloud 9. I really hope he can make this team, and make it better, because from what I gathered from him, he's a great kid and would be valued on any team. A really good story so far.

#4
Posted 18 January 2009 - 10:45 PM
#5
Posted 21 January 2009 - 01:29 AM
there wouldn't happen to be any video of his speech somewhere would there?
towards the end. I'm so rooting for this guy.
#6
Posted 21 January 2009 - 03:31 AM
#7
Posted 22 January 2009 - 02:57 AM
towards the end. I'm so rooting for this guy.
that's awesome. thank you.
#8
Posted 22 January 2009 - 11:04 AM

#9
Posted 22 January 2009 - 11:08 AM
from the side at least.
#10
Posted 22 January 2009 - 03:24 PM
Rod Stewart.
from the side at least.
I was thinking Matthew McConaughy circa Dazed and Confused...
"Allllright allllright alriiiiight..."

Brian McBride
#11
Posted 22 January 2009 - 05:06 PM
"nah man, not on me."
"it'd be a lot cooler if you did."
#12
Posted 26 January 2009 - 06:05 PM
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