My Andy Dalton Story

[The Caped Crusader]

(04-30-2016, 10:12 AM)pally Wrote: I love that they are doing something for parents that seldomly get a break.  And, it gives the kids a great time too

Yes, based on the care and attention a lot of these children need, I'd say they needed it. A lot of these kids were minutes of explosion, mixed with more minutes of carefully watching them. 

(04-30-2016, 10:50 AM)GreenCornBengal Wrote: The difference you mentioned between Dalton and Nugent, its leadership. These things come natural to Dalton, he is a natural leader. Gotta love the guy! haha

This is perfect. Nugent looked out of his shell. Not like he didn't want to be there, but like he didn't know how to react. 

(04-30-2016, 11:48 AM)The Real Deal Wrote: What did you get at Wendy's? You better have dipped your fries in a frosty.

4 for 4 meal and a baked potato. It was definitely my cheat meal.

(04-30-2016, 01:35 PM)CageTheBengal Wrote: Great story! I said it in a different thread that we're lucky to have the Dalton family in Cincy. The fact that they seem so genuine is great.

I don't blame you for not wanting to pal up with Dalton though in that setting. I wouldn't have wanted to give off the impression it wasn't about the kids and I was there to swoon all over him. I did the same thing in 2010 when I job shadowed a sports journalist and had the chance to talk to all of the Bengals then. I kind of regretted not talking to them more but they were there to work and I was doing my own thing. Plus that team was awful was kind of mad at them anyways.

Sometimes I don't think it would kill me to be more outspoken though.

A couple guys there were definitely the prototypical, lets call Andy by his first name and pretend to be buddy buddy. We weren't there for that, and while I can understand parents doing it, it definitely bothered me. 

Of course, Dalton wore a genuine smile and never complained. 

(04-30-2016, 09:46 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: The superstars not a fan of the spotlight should want to come here. Seems like one of the easiest cities to be a superstar in. Don't have to worry about TMZ or whatever running around and following you. Fans really don't go bat shit crazy and make them not want to go out in public.

Agreed.

(04-30-2016, 10:47 PM)bonesaw Wrote: Way to pitch in for your community

The Fiancee and I definitely try. While I am not religious (but come from a religious upbringing) my Fiancee is very much so. That being said, we live prosper lives and try to give back when we can. 

It was only appropriate that I wore my Batman shirt under my volunteer shirt!