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Dunta Robinson's shoe-based payment demand gets him big fine
Dunta Robinson's shoe-based payment demand gets him big fine
On Sunday, Houston Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson (notes) wore shoes bearing a message desgined to get him more money . They ended up having the exact opposite effect. Robinson was fined $25,000 yesterday for wearing customized Nike cleats with the words "Pay Me Rick" written on ...
Dunta Robinson, of Houston Texans, fined $25K for shoe stunt
Dunta Robinson, of Houston Texans, fined $25K for shoe stunt
sports.espn.go.com — Dunta Robinson's shoe stunt in Sunday's season opener cost him $25,000.... (more) Dunta Robinson, of Houston Texans, fined $25K for shoe stunt
Dunta Robinson Has A Creative Way Of Asking For More Money
Dunta Robinson Has A Creative Way Of Asking For More Money
secondstringfullback.wordpress.com — Some NFL players hold out and bitch to the press when they’re unhappy with their contract. Dunta... Robinson, who had the franchise tag slapped on him by the Houston Texans, expressed his displeasure in the coolest way possible. Texans cornerback ... (more) Dunta Robinson Has A Creative Way Of Asking For More Money
Robinson Fined $25,000 for Message to GM Smith on Shoes
Robinson Fined $25,000 for Message to GM Smith on Shoes
texansgab.com — The Chronicle reports that Dunta Robinson was fined for putting a message to GM Rick Smith on... his shoes: Cornerback Dunta Robinson wore an expensive pair of shoes during the Texans’ 24-7 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday. The Texans fined Robinson $25,000 for conduct detrimental to ... (more) Robinson Fined $25,000 for Message to GM Smith on Shoes
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