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What does N-F-L stand for?
Jul 11, 2008 | 5:44 PM
Category: Sports
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Apparently, it's Numerous Felons League.

Matt Jones got busted with cocaine.  Former player Tony Zendejas has been charged with rape.  Adam "Pac Man" Jones just appeared before a Las Vegas grand jury investigating a strip club shooting.  Michael Vick---serving a federal prison term---is 10-50 million dollars in debt.  Brandon Marshall has been arrested multiple times in recent memory.  Now, in a story broken by FOX 31's Josina Anderson, we've learned that Travis Henry tested positive for marijuana---again---before his release from the Broncos.

OK, so not all those offenses are felonies.  My apologies for the judicial inaccuracy.

However, the point is made.  NFL players are making headlines these days for all the wrong reasons, AND TRAINING CAMPS OPEN TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY!

Overwhelming chances are, none of the aforementioned are going to derail the overwhelming popularity of the league. 

But should they?  You tell me.

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Raysmom read my blog view my photos
Jul 12, 2008 | 3:40 PM

No, I don't think it will, and I don't think it should. Professional sports has opened the door of opportunity to many people who come from diverse backgrounds, and that's a good thing. The inevitable bad apple is going to surface, and it's too bad that some of these high profile guys aren't prepared for the responsibility. But America loves it's football- (there are those who hate it, for a myriad of reasons, but this doesn't change anything there), and while condemning the individuals, fans won't condemn the sport (as long as they are winning, LOL).
Chris_Tanaka read my blog
Jul 12, 2008 | 4:48 PM

Love the feedback Raysmom!
Raysmom read my blog view my photos
Jul 12, 2008 | 6:01 PM

Good post, too- nice acronym! It doesn't hurt that I usually agree with you, but I'll be nice even if I don't! :)
Raysmom read my blog view my photos
Jul 12, 2008 | 6:02 PM

I just noticed your Favorite Blogs- those are all mine, too- I'm adding yours.
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Chris_Tanaka

Chris is Fox 31 News weekend sports anchor and sports reporter. He joined the team in December of 2003. Chris' prior television experience includes being Sports Director for KFBB in Great Falls, MT, Sports Reporter for El Segundo TV, and Broadcast Associate and Research Analyst for FOX Sports in Los Angeles, CA. Chris was born in Taipei, Taiwan and he spent his childhood in Amman, Jordan, so, he has an affinity for travel. Additional passions include golfing, exploring Colorado, cheering on the Red Sox, and spending time with his wife, Shannon, dog Roman, and the family's newest member, Bella the puppy.

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