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Pacman: 'I'm Truly Upset ... Obviously Mr. Imus Has Problems With African-Americans'

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Don Imus claims he was trying to defend Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam " Pacman" Jones when he responded to a report about Jones arrest record by asking, "What color is he?" But Jones himself doesn't appreciate what Imus said. The Dallas Morning News reports that Jones had this reaction when told what Imus said: "I'm truly upset about the comments," Jones said. "Obviously Mr. Imus has ...

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Pacman, er, Adam Jones is displeased with Mr. Imus
Sports stories from Newsday — Uh, oh. Maybe this Imus thing is not going to go away . . . just like the last time. Pacman Jones has weighed in by expressing concern over Imus' remarks. Here is that link from AOL Fanhouse, and here is the link to this morning's Imus audio. I'm not getting sucked in this time! Maybe Verne Gay will keep up with this saga on his blog. I've got current WFAN personalities to worry about!

IMUS SHOWS DEFIANCE ON ADAM JONES ISSUE
ProFootballTalk.com — ... about him to conclude that Jones wasn’t a victim of persecution or racism. He bit a cop on the hand, for crying out loud. He incited violence that resulted in a man being shot, and then he admitted paying off the shooter, even though Jones claims that he coughed up the cash only because was afraid that the shooter’s next target would be Jones himself. Meanwhile, Adam Jones isn’t happy with the situation. Here’s what he told the Dallas Morning News , again via our own MDS: “ I’m truly upset about the comments ,” Jones said. “Obviously Mr. Imus has problems with ...

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Don Imus Claims He Was Defending Adam 'Pacman' Jones Against Racist Cops
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Don Imus Is At It Again
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Imus: How Dare He!
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Ask Pacman Jones!
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