Of course, to some degree Adrian Peterson is probably just parphrasing what the NFLPA is telling the players:
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/sports/adrian-peterson-nfl-modern-day...
so much for that
OT: Crazy things athletes say
March 15th, 2011 at 7:53 PM
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OT: Crazy things athletes say
March 15th, 2011 at 8:06 PM | 
Wow
Wow
March 15th, 2011 at 8:13 PM |
Add it to...
Add it to...
... the list of individuals using metaphors poorly, and other people getting offended by it. Kinda like Jalen's "Uncle Tom" comment.
Should be a nonstory, you know, with the real issues the world is facing right now.
Do Something. If it works, do more of it. If it doesn't, do something else.
March 15th, 2011 at 8:17 PM |
I think this is an actual
I think this is an actual
I think this is an actual national issue. I don't think Peterson or some of the other people take it with the same gravity as it deserves, but this story has it all.
Tons of money being thrown around and at stake, litigation, labor law.
Go Blue!
March 15th, 2011 at 8:15 PM |
This absolutely makes me
This absolutely makes me
This absolutely makes me think Adrian Peterson is an idiot. He has some good points buried in the article, but I have no idea why he thought that line would endear him to anyone. This is going to be a media headline that people are not about to sympathize with.
Go Blue!
March 15th, 2011 at 8:38 PM |
Agree
Agree
Also, Mr. Peterson, please don't compare yourself to "people working at regular jobs."
Trust me, I'm a scientist.
March 16th, 2011 at 8:01 AM |
Just copying Rasheed Wallace
Just copying Rasheed Wallace
Before he even became a Piston, Sheed, while making $17,000,000/year, claimed playing in the NBA was like slavery. Maybe he misunderstood John Salley's quote about the NBA standing for "nothing but Africans".
March 15th, 2011 at 8:48 PM |
Wow, what a stupid comment AP
Wow, what a stupid comment AP
Wow, what a stupid comment AP
"I hope I can get a bunch of championships - like 15"
March 15th, 2011 at 9:42 PM |
anyone follow the man, the myth, the legend,
anyone follow the man, the myth, the legend,
Mike Martin on Twitter? During the Fab 5 doc, he tweeted something to the effect of "college athletes, modern day slaves. we are all out here strugglin.. #playerunion"
I think many football players have this mentality.
March 15th, 2011 at 9:46 PM |
At least he isn't getting
At least he isn't getting
At least he isn't getting paid
March 15th, 2011 at 9:52 PM |
I remember reading that as
I remember reading that as
I remember reading that as soon as he posted it, and thinking, "What a dumbass." I'm sure he was just caught up in the moment, but still it wasn't something he needed to post.
March 15th, 2011 at 11:00 PM |
I don't want to condone what
I don't want to condone what
I don't want to condone what AP or MM said, but have any of you played college or professional athletics? MILLIONS are made off of these guys. I played college ball and the work you put in doesn't seem nearly worth a scholarship at times.
Again, I'm not agreeing with these comments, I'm just asking for you guys to use a little perspective before judging what they are saying.
March 15th, 2011 at 11:55 PM |
And you know what makes it
And you know what makes it
And you know what makes it completely different from slavery? No one made you do it. It's easy enough, if it's not worth it then stop playing and pay your own way through college.
March 15th, 2011 at 11:00 PM |
I don't want to condone what
I don't want to condone what
I don't want to condone what AP or MM said, but have any of you played college or professional athletics? MILLIONS are made off of these guys. I played college ball and the work you put in doesn't seem nearly worth a scholarship at times.
Again, I'm not agreeing with these comments, I'm just asking for you guys to use a little perspective before judging what they are saying.
March 15th, 2011 at 11:00 PM |
I don't want to condone what
I don't want to condone what
I don't want to condone what AP or MM said, but have any of you played college or professional athletics? MILLIONS are made off of these guys. I played college ball and the work you put in doesn't seem nearly worth a scholarship at times.
Again, I'm not agreeing with these comments, I'm just asking for you guys to use a little perspective before judging what they are saying.
March 15th, 2011 at 11:14 PM |
Third times
Third times
Third times a charm. I actually agree with some of what your saying but again, he chose his path in life as a NFL football player. He gets paid millions of dollars to do what he does, i'm pretty positive slaves did not get compensated or had the right to choose if they wanted to work in the field all day. But the college part of your comment I agree with, it's tough when there are only so many hours in a day to get everything done.
HAIL TO THE VICTORS VALIANT, HAIL TO THE CONQUERING HEROES!
March 16th, 2011 at 12:34 AM |
its truly
its truly
its truly a fallacy that universities are making money off of their atheltic programs. Michigan is one of maybe 7 schools that brings in profit. if we start allowing benefits for players collegiate athletics will be destroyed.
"You talk about trust you, gotta trust a player to win a face off, win a battle, get the puck out, or shut somebody down, i put Matt Rust in front of anyone" - Red Berenson
Didnt know that slaves made millions of dollars. Doesn't seem like such a bad deal after all.