Plaxico Burress saga, cont’d.
SmackCaster SmackBlog —
... . Innocent before guilty and stupid. ESPN.com is reporting that Burress has hired an attorney and is cooperating fully. What a joke! ...
That's not very gangster
Straight Flushing —
Reading ESPN (the worldwide leader in coverage of controversial black athletes), it turns out shooting himself in the leg was a very bad thing for Plaxico Burress to have done. I mean it's obviously something that one should studiously avoid doing but for an NFL wide receiver in particular, it's bad. A short list of the consequences: ...
BURRESS WILL PLEAD NOT GUILTY TO WEAPONS CHARGES
ProFootballTalk.com —
The lawyer hired to represent Giants receiver Plaxico Burress tells the Associated Press that Burress will surrender to authorities and eventually plead not guilty to charges of criminal possession of a weapon. Said attorney Benjamin Brafman in a statement: “I would hope that fans of the New York Giants will give Plaxico the benefit of the doubt and the presumption of innocence — something we’re all supposed to be given in this country.” Sorry, Ben. But the presumption of innocence applies only in a court of law, where the ultimate outcome could entail the forfeiture of ...
Plaxico Burress Has Worse Issues Than Bullet Wounds Now
Hail Mary Jane —
... ESPN - Plaxico Burress' lawyer told The Associated Press on Sunday that he has been advised the Giants' star receiver will be charged with criminal possession of a weapon. ...
Latest incident raises questions about future of Burress
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley Even by Plaxico Burress' bone-headed standards, this latest incident is a doozy. According to media reports, Burress was enjoying a glass of wine while handling a loaded gun in a Manhattan nightclub Friday night when he accidentally shot himself in the thigh. Burress spent the night in the hospital and was resting at home Sunday while his teammates were in Washington for a game. As usual, Burress left general manager Jerry Reese and head coach Tom Coughlin holding the bag. The ...
Latest incident raises questions about Burress' future
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley Even by Plaxico Burress' bone-headed standards, this latest incident is a doozy. According to media reports, Burress was enjoying a glass of wine while handling a loaded gun in a Manhattan nightclub Friday night when he accidentally shot himself in the thigh. Burress spent the night in the hospital and was resting at home Sunday while his teammates were in Washington for a game. As usual, Burress left general manager Jerry Reese and head coach Tom Coughlin holding the bag. The ...
Giants better off without Burress
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... Even by Plaxico Burress' bone-headed standards, this latest incident is a doozy. According to media reports, Burress was enjoying a glass of wine while handling a loaded gun in a Manhattan nightclub Friday night when he accidentally shot himself in the thigh. Burress spent the night in the hospital and was resting at home Sunday while his teammates were in Washington for a game. As usual, Burress left general manager Jerry Reese and head coach Tom Coughlin holding the bag. The Giants finally pieced together a vague ...
Monday Notes: Lions Compile List of GM Candidates?
Pride Of Detroit —
... Plaxico Burress is an idiot. He is now facing a criminal possession of a weapon charge after accidentally shooting himself in the thigh Friday night. I'd be willing to bet he never plays for the Giants again after this latest incident, as they were already getting sick of his off the field antics. ...
Morning Rounds, December 1st
The Sports Complex —
... just be outlining the three best for each major sport. Hopefully we’ll have phlogosphere rounds an
hour after that. Until then, enjoy your
Monday and try not to look too hard at this:
“When we come into the office, as we call it, we go to work.” - Giants Center / Professional Football player Shaun O’Hara
Three lines on their world:
Their star wideout shot himself in the leg and is being charged with a felony for it, and ...
