Written by PigskinLovingLady on March 31, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Ricky Williams does not conform to America’s definition of the modern athlete. In 2004, with rumors of another positive marijuana test looming, the Miami Dolphins running back traded adulation and a mansion in South Florida for anonymity and a $7 a night tent in Australia. His decision created a media frenzy that dismantled his reputation and branded him as America’s Pothead. But while most in the media thought Williams was ruining his life by leaving football, Ricky thought he was saving it. Through personal footage recorded with Williams during his time away from football and beyond, filmmaker Sean Pamphilon takes a fresh look at a player who had become a media punching bag and has since redeemed himself as a father and a teammate.
This appears to be another winner for ESPN’s 30 for 30 series. Every documentary aired thus far could win an Emmy. Run, Ricky, Run premieres on Tuesday, April 27 at 8pm Source
Written by PigskinLovingLady on February 2, 2010 at 4:52 am
ESPN’s Kelly Naqi reviews the tragic saga that put Rae Carruth behind bars, and left a boy without parents. Cherica Adams was 8 months pregnant when she was gunned down in Charlotte, NC. Just because Rae didn’t want to pay child support. He still denies his involvement, how tragic.
Written by PigskinLovingLady on January 27, 2010 at 9:33 am
Former football players slay me once they become “analyst.” The need to feed the beast makes my butt itch. Former Cowboy, now analyst for ESPN, Darren Woodson was asked by Mike Greenberg about the experience advantage the Buffalo Bills had over the Dallas Cowboys in the 1993 Super Bowl.
“As much as everyone talked about how much experience the Bills had back then, they partied harder than any other team. That’s all we heard about the entire week in L.A., the (Cowboys) first Super Bowl.
“They (Bills players) were out Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Couple guys got into altercations in the clubs, older, veteran guys with the Bills.
“Experience doesn’t mean that much, it’s all about leadership. There’s a reason they (Bills) lost four Super Bowls. They partied harder than any other team.”
*blank stare* As much as the media loves a juicy story, why don’t I recall hearing about the Bills partying and getting into fights before the Super Bowl. Thanks to the almighty powers of Google, I just searched again, and still came up empty handed.
Pure and simple, the Buffalo Bills played horribly and although it was their 3rd consecutive Super Bowl, the journey prior to the big game was tough. QB Jim Kelly was injured in the wildcard game against the Houston Oilers. Known as “The Comeback”, the Buffalo Bills rallied from a 32-point deficit lead by backup QB Frank Reich to win the game in OT.
Jim Kelly and Thurman Thomas returned for the next two games against the Steelers & Dolphins rusty from their injuries, but some questioned why Reich wasn’t in the game. .
But in the Super Bowl, the Bills’ had NINE turnovers—four interceptions and five lost fumbles. During the 2nd quarter, LB Ken Norton, Jr. hit Kelly on his sprained knee; re-injuring the QB and in trots Frank Reich, hoping to become a hero once more. He was not prepared for Dallas’ defense, thus the final score being 52 – 17. That my dear friend, are facts, not rumors.
So I say again, STHU Darren Woodson!! Nobody talks about my Bills and gets away it!!
Written by PigskinLovingLady on December 9, 2009 at 1:23 pm
This article appears in the Dec. 14 issue of ESPN The Magazine as No. 13 in The Mag’s list of the biggest 100 sports stories of the year.
There are days in life you never forget.
Two days after I got off home confinement — July 22, 2009, to be exact — was the first time in eight months I got to pick up a football and really throw it. I went over to my high school coach’s school and threw routes to some high school kids, a few friends and my brother, Marcus. The ball came out so strong. I still had the strength, the accuracy. That felt great. But it was a relief, too. Cause I knew I still had that special thing.
To be honest, I was never worried about my arm. When I was little, in Newport News, Va., the drunks would hang out on the corner, and I could swindle them out of a quick dollar by betting I could throw a ball or a rock over my building. I’ll be able to throw a football when I’m 60. Just today, I picked the ball up and threw it 70 yards.
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Former football players slay me once they become “analyst.” The need to feed the beast makes my butt itch. Former Cowboy, now analyst for ESPN, Darren Woodson was asked by Mike Greenberg about the experience advantage the Buffalo Bills had over the Dallas Cowboys in the 1993 Super Bowl. 
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