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Whitlock is awesome
It’s not a coincidence that McNabb comes from a supportive, two-parent household.
I raise the issue to point out that in modern professional sports — with the astronomical players’ salaries — ownership and management examine the upbringing of the athletes and factor that into their decision-making.
It’s not about color. It’s about fitting the profile of someone who can handle all that goes along with being an NFL quarterback. If I’m an owner, I spend my quarterback dollars on young men who were raised by strong fathers. It wouldn’t be an infallible system, but on average I bet I’d hit more winners than if I turned over the leadership of my team to a kid who isn’t used to having a strong male authority figure.
Add comment September 11, 2008
Lumberjack?
Speaking in mid-June, McCarthy and Packers general manager Ted Thompson gave no indication Favre was considering a comeback. Thompson visited Favre’s Mississippi home in May and said: “he’s got a nice place. He says he drives around his place and cuts down trees and cuts grass. He’s a hands-on guy.”
A living legend needs some time to acclimate to no longer putting on the game-face. But after reading this I couldn’t help but wonder about this image that Brett “drives around his place and cuts down trees”. I instantly started to drift… Is he doing this by hand – maybe to stay in shape and be outdoors? Is he training for a lumberjack competition? (That would be so great). A woodworking career? (Woodwork by Favre, tell me that wouldn’t fetch top dollar). Did he pimp out a truck with robot arms equipped with giant saws (He’s got the money, I’d at least think about it). Is he angry? Is he going to have a bonfire for every Packers game? How many trees does he cut down? He’s Brett Favre so if he wants to cut down a few trees, so be it. But I am curious - how many does he want to cut down? Does he have a goal or is literally just driving around cutting down trees? Fascinating.
If you could buy a 7 foot totem pole hand made by the greatest QB in history, wouldn’t you buy it? What if he makes dog houses? A house for your dog, made by Brett, from trees in his own back yard? Please…prices start at $1,000 and that’s for the little ones! Brett – if you’re looking for employees, I’m in. This could also be a great tax write off if proceeds go to charity.
You heard it here first: “Carved by Favre” – I think it could work.
2 comments July 8, 2008
Vick files Chapter 11
Vick is filing bankruptcy. The largest 7 creditors show $12.8 million in debt, and that’s just the biggest ones.
Recall: This was at one point the highest paid player in the NFL. That also brings millions more in sponsorship dollars from companies across the board: Reebok, Nike, Rawlings, Coca-Cola, Kraft, Sprint, Motorola, Home Depot, Wendy’s, AirTran.
Vick was sentenced in December of 2007 and 7 or 8 months later…bankrupt. This may be his biggest punishment not just because of the amount, but because this punishment wasn’t handed down by someone else – it is a result of his own choices.
Someone with millions and millions should be able to make it 8 months without filing bankruptcy. Kharma will get you every time.
Add comment July 8, 2008
Pacman on the cheap
The last Pacman post said “If the trade is favorable” – and no doubt it’s favorable. The Cowboys are taking a shot on Pacman and in return are giving up…a fourth round draft pick. That’s a steal, with the “if’s”: If he’s re-instated and if he stays out of trouble. The former is insured, we’ll get our pick back in 2009. On the latter, he’s got no guaranteed money. He’ll be as unpredictable as an injury or as a 1st round draft pick – there is risk everywhere. Thumbs up to this deal.
http://goearth.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/pacmantemptingpacmantempting
Add comment April 24, 2008
Pacman…tempting?
The Dallas Cowboys are considering trading for Pacman Jones
Continue Reading Add comment April 16, 2008
