Reader comments
President Monson cheers on Jazz
194 comments | Read story
Anyway, President Monson's awesome. I'd hate to be LDS and on the other team though. I bet Sloan would have known who President Monson was if he saw him though. I thought Boozer's comments were kind of funny just because it's amazing someone could live in Salt Lake for so long and not know who President Monson was.
Actually, if you new anything about Mormon beliefs, you would know that we do encourage everyone, members and nonmembers, to go to the SOURCE for all things. That source is GOD! You might want to try it.
There are other General Authorities who are jazz fans as well.
Elder Tom Perry sits a few from me on occasions. While I am not LDS, I am glad Church Leaders can enjoy a game well played.
It was a gusture and a token of good will.
I wonder if there is basketball in Heaven? I'm certain there is mint chocolate chip icecream and Thai food.
Enjoy life!
Let me take a wild venture to guess that his next three favorite players are Kirilenko, Fesenko, and Memo?
I don't think Mormons are excited about seeing Monson at the game because he is some superman but rather because he is a high profile figure that many of us don't usually see in these sort of situations/contexts. I understand if it doesn't interest some people but i don't understand why it would bother others.
Relax, It's just like when John Malkovich was at the game, it was a news story... Not because we all think he's better than us because he makes movies but because it's cool to see someone famous relate to us on a level of common interest.
During the game and after, all quotes lead to "who the hell is that, and why is he in our huddle?"
Monson's 3rd row seats were a publicity stunt, as was his forced entry into the huddle. Luckily, Mormons are losing numbers in SLC -- signifying the reason for Monson's impromptu third row "date."
This article was written complete bias. A complete joke to ethical journalism.
2. No one - including Pres. Monson - should be interrupting the huddle or trying to approach/personally greet Coach Sloan or his players during a timeout in the middle of the game. It's just not proper decorum for anyone. I can't imagine a "normal fan" trying to do such a thing. It's simply not the right time or place.
3. This just seems like common sense to me. Why would anyone honestly think that Coach Sloan would want to speak to ANYONE other than an official or one of his coaches or players in the middle of a game?
4. Sloan was once asked in an interview who his favorite band was. He replied "rubber." I seriously doubt he has any clue who Pres. Monson is.
5. He has certainly been here long enough to realize, however, not to publicly express his displeasure about the situation. Of course he is "fine" with it. What do you expect him to say?
2. Those of you Utahns who say, "If you don't like it, leave" need serious help. Not everyone in Utah has to like every little thing about Utah. I'm sure there are a lot of unhappy people there or the depression rates wouldn't be so high.
3. When a team is huddled together and the coach is talking, nobody should interrupt. It is simply not good form. Now, Pres Monson may not be as primed in to sports ettiquete, but anybody that's played sports knows that an outsider does not bust into a team huddle.
4. I would think of all coaches in the NBA, Sloan would be the last person who would want to be interupted and have his team lose focus in the middle of a game. Why do you think Larry Miller sits on the complete opposite side of the court?
For those who say Deseret News is LDS controlled. I say If you don't want LDS stories in your local newspaper then move to another state. There are 49 other states for you to move to, but Utah is Utah!
I'd love to see him in casual duds and a Jazz tee. I won't keep my fingers crossed.
Just another propagandist writter indeed. Mormon articles = Mormon market profits. Simple business calculations. Make sure to visit mormontimes too.
Once again, before you come all bashing on me, I am mormon and I love my religion. If I have anything against, is the fact that something so uneventful has been sensationalized for the purpose of selling papers. Good luck Jazz on the playoffs, and great luck President Monson on the reigns of the church.
What exactly do you mean by "worship"?
If what you are doing to your Church leaders is NOT "worship", then what is it and how do you distinguish it from the "worship" you presumably DO to God?
As for you sloanshock... if you don't like the mormon influence, move. Hard to believe that anyone would move to Italy and try to tell the catholic church and the Pope to stay away from a soccer coach. Mormons settled the valley so I dont think they will be going anywhere. Accept it! And as far as President Monson going to the game...Good for him...It just shows you how in touch with the rest of us he is (especially if he would compliment the potty mouth coach)...And obviously if the security guards had been really worried, they would have stopped him.. If readers like sloanshock had been in attendance, I think that President Monson would have been the one in danger.
Some people think he is a little "stiff", but he isn't. He loves people. He is warm and friendly.
As far as this paper being propaganda, usually it isn't. The Trib has been for over 100 years.
As a former printer, Pres. Monson would likely say something if the Des News was not being truthful.
What is it about Mormonism that causes this opposition?
As a former member of several other faiths, I enjoy the fact that no offering plate is passed in church, none of my church leaders are supported by the congregation, but members in good standing seeking financial are never turned away. I appreciate the example that President Monson and our dear beloved President Hinckley give and have given and that is loving, faithful service. They are good men. President Monson, thank you for your years of selfless service. I hope in some small way I can live up to your loving example of care and service. To my friends who feel that they need to express their concerns that this paper is a propaganda tool
for the Church, why not take a vacation from your problems and join with us in worship of a God who wants your to have everything good. A good name, a loving family, prosperity, self-reliance, stature in your family, in church and community. Today is Sunday, come join us. You are important and needed.
Add your comment
Comments are monitored. Any comments found to be abusive, offensive, off-topic, misrepresentative, more than 200 words or containing URLs will not be posted.
E-mail address: For internal use only. We may want to contact you to publish your comment (not your e-mail address) in the newspaper or for a separate story idea.
- Unga might enter NFL draft 9:56 p.m.
- Americans' net worth inches higher 9:27 p.m.
- Utah Valley honors ex-CEO 9:27 p.m.
- IRS gets new, green bldg in Ogden 9:25 p.m.
- Yahoo expands 'tweet' search 9:22 p.m.
- Relief plan helps few borrowers 9:22 p.m.
- Nielsen dumps its trade journals 9:21 p.m.
- Everton in talks about Donovan 9:19 p.m.
- Bone drugs may help prevent cancer 9:19 p.m.
- U. scientist finds dino carnivore 9:14 p.m.
- Nude bathers cited for lewdness
- Few details on missing W.V. mom
- Jazz fall apart late at L.A.
- Crash landing next to I-15
- Defense witness goes on offensive
- BCS = power conference monopoly
- Palin signs books, chats with fans
- I-15 expansion barreling south
- 5 officers lose their certification
- Y.'s Emery bruised, but rarely beaten
- Letters: Global warming a lie
256 - TCU to play Boise in Fiesta Bowl
206 - BYU football: Bronco weighs in on Hall
193 - Palin signs books, chats with fans
163 - Cougars going back to Vegas
150 - Utah/BYU rivalry can be more civil
149 - Andersen apologizes for Jordan hoax
142 - Max Hall wants to look ahead
124 - Nude bathers cited for lewdness
119 - Jazz fall apart late at L.A.
110
There was a time when free shipping was rare. This holiday season, you...
Love him or hate him, Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch knows how to get attention.
My wife Lisa and I would prefer never to argue. But that's not going to...
Do you want them to look the other way when they come across a law being broken?
Mr Vincent, If you belive in your heart that you don't pay enough taxes......
Why shouldn't he get approval if the project is a good one? Should he be...
To: Re: Lame | 7:34 p.m. Dec. 10, 2009 He is a senior. I don't even know...
Isn't this the guy who got up and gave a speach declaring the war is...
I agree with Lowell and laugh at both of us, but I love The Muppet Christmas...
With the collective bargaining agreement possibly changing in the NFL, rumor...
In 2006, the parliament of France courageously rejected same-gender marriage...
I'm sorry but you must have never seen sports outside of Utah. Texas 1500...
Why would a junior with worse numbers get the award if the senior out did him...



