NFL Prospect Had Sex With His Sister
Disturbing story here. Pro offensive line prospect Tony Washington, a product of little-known, Division II school Abilene Christian, made a strong impression at the NFL Combine last week. Washington, however, faces an even harder road than most players from smaller schools. You see, scouts are concerned about his background because he was once arrested for having sex with his sister.
Yup. SportsFanLive has the unfortunate details.
Until now, he has not publicly addressed the specifics of his situation, but in a statement provided exclusively to SportsFanLive.com, he confirmed what is likely to haunt him for the rest of his life. “I made a mistake at the age of 16, and for that, I am deeply sorry,” Washington said. “I will not try and excuse or justify anything. I have worked extremely hard to do everything right so that I might have an opportunity to give back. I only hope that someone in the NFL will give me the same opportunity that Abilene Christian and Trinity Valley gave me.”
In May 2003, Washington was convicted of having sex with a relative that multiple NFL and college sources say was his 15-year old biological sister. The act was consensual, according to his college coaches and two NFL scouts, who spoke to him about the incident. The sister does not wish to speak publicly on the case, according to Washington’s agent, who added that the siblings are now on good terms and talk often. Washington received five years probation and did not serve jail time.
To think, Washington would have fit in perfectly at the University of Alabama. I am surprised he did not get more recruiting interest by the Crimson Tide when coming out of high school.
Jerry Jones Could Have Made Even More Money Off Boxer Pacquiao
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones missed two investing opportunities that could’ve made him even wealthier. According to the Dallas Morning News, Jones was presented with the chance to invest in the career of boxer Manny Pacquiao. Then-Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells introduced the famed owner to a Pacquiao contact and the two sides met to discuss a potential investment.
Jones, though, decided against it for a number of reasons.
DMN:
Parcells thought Pacquiao was worth the investment. And so he called Jones to set up a meeting. “We sat in Jerry’s office and talked about how good Oscar De La Hoya was doing and how Manny could follow in his footsteps,” Parcells said. “I said, ‘Jerry this guy is a good young fighter. He’s worth a shot. ’ ” But Jones wouldn’t bite.
Now that Pacquiao is a walking-talking moneymaker, you have to wonder if, deep down, Jones regrets the choice. In discussing his reasoning, Jones also claimed that he was presented with the chance to get into NASCAR ownership but didn't feel comfortable putting his money into a sport he wasn't familiar with.
"I once had a very attractive proposition to get into NASCAR," Jones recalled. "Then I looked around the people sitting at my table, and I saw that nobody had grease under their fingernails. I knew immediately that if we went into racing, we'd get our butts beat.
Luckilly for us, at least Jones didn't turn down the request to karaoke to Faith Hill.
Omar Vizquel: Bull Fighter
Veteran Chicago White Sox infielder Omar Vizquel is widely considered to be one of the premier defensive shortstops in major league history. Vizquel, who will turn 43 next month and now well past his prime, is currently in White Sox camp serving as the mentor to young infielders Gordon Beckham and Alexei Ramirez. Despite his advanced age, though, he is still in great shape, alive and kicking it.
In fact, Vizquel even spent the winter getting into shape to give bullfighting a try, one of many interesting offseason activities that have taken up his time in the past. Here is what Vizquel recently told a reporter when asked about his plans for playing after this year.
Vizquel started at shortstop and batted second for the Chicago White Sox in an exhibition at Scottsdale Stadium on Tuesday. He isn't closing himself off to playing next year, too. "Well, I don't know, man," Vizquel said. "I'm letting my body tell me when. I feel good, my body feels good, and I've still got the passion."
So he will have to postpone those three months of lessons required to step in a bullfighting ring. He took a one-day crash course in Venezuela and settled for pictures in the uniform. "With the cape and the sword, everything," he said.
After reading the piece, I like Vizquel even more. He even wrestled an Anaconda in a rainforest two offseasons ago.
The previous winter, Vizquel wrestled an Anaconda in the rainforest. He actively paints and sculpts. He has skydiving, flying an F-14 jet, attending the Triple Crown horse races and being part of a Formula One pit crew on his bucket list, too.
Dallas Sports Celebs Sing Faith Hill Song
An incredible collection of Dallas sports figures--including Nolan Ryan, Jerry Jones, Michael Young and Dirk Nowitzki--teamed up to do an incredibly poor karaoke version of Faith Hill's "This Kiss" for a local cable station. The reason? Apparently to promote next year's Super Bowl festivities, which will be in Dallas.
I'm guessing that in fact, you had some sort of personal problem with the young man. It seems that the one place Washington would fit perfectly is your mouth, after coming out of Anniston Tiger24's anus; perhaps you are saddened that he declined to share with you, after repeated entreaties?
Although I don't care to register, I am neither anonymous nor a coward. My name is Dave Kelsen.