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Plaxico Burress has a friend in Joey Porter
Plaxico Burress has a friend in Joey Porter
Joey presents some things to think about, I suppose. But Porter admits that Plaxico's a very close friend of his, and when emotion's involved, it skews judgment. So right off the bat, that takes a little bit of the authority out of Porter's opinion. Also taking away some of the authority ...
Plaxico Burress Tips For Gun Ownership
mysportsrumors.com — New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress has been the butt of many jokes on late night... television since shooting himself in the leg. Jay Leno, David Letterman and Conan O’Brien have all been ripping him up pretty good, and most of it has been pretty funny. But I have to say SNL takes the crown (more) Plaxico Burress Tips For Gun Ownership
Dolphins' Porter defends Plax, need for firearms
Dolphins' Porter defends Plax, need for firearms
sports.espn.go.com — Joey Porter, in an interview that will be aired Wednesday morning on ESPN First Take (10 a.m.... ET, ESPN2), said some NFL players feel the need to have a firearm to defend themselves. (more) Dolphins' Porter defends Plax, need for firearms
 Plaxico Burress case might provide a glimpse into NFL's future
Plaxico Burress case might provide a glimpse into NFL's future
sports.espn.go.com — Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards hit the lights and let the film roll last Monday... afternoon. He wanted his players to see the embarrassment. He wanted to sear the image of New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress turning himself into ... (more) Plaxico Burress case might provide a glimpse into NFL's ...
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One For The Other Thumb — ... in the NFL, today. And that they need to protect themselves...apparently by personally carrying firearms and not through some type of hired security, in whose hands they would likely be 50-100 times more protected. Seems like a sound enough argument... But putting aside the fact that this is probably nothing more than an attempt to get his face on TV and his name in the headlines, there seems to be two important things Joey has either forgotten or is ignoring. #1 - As MJD pointed out, there are laws against carrying a gun into a club. But even more ...

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