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basemetal		2012-07-17 12:10:47 PM

Came looking for the aggie, was not disappointed.

Shtetl G		2012-07-17 01:56:42 PM

As a Giants fan I should find any Cowboy's drama funny but instead I find it sad. Bryant's mom is a crack whore. Its amazing he's made it this far.

the biggest redneck here		2012-07-17 02:04:20 PM

Shtetl G: As a Giants fan I should find any Cowboy's drama funny but instead I find it sad. Bryant's mom is a crack whore. Its amazing he's made it this far.

Ehh... while somewhat true, it's not as though he has any accomplishments other than catching a ball. Probably reads on a middle school level, has been sued for most of his salary for NEXT year for unpaid jewelry bills, etc. He's not exactly teaching poor kids science.

farbekrieg		2012-07-17 02:07:37 PM

the biggest redneck here: Shtetl G: As a Giants fan I should find any Cowboy's drama funny but instead I find it sad. Bryant's mom is a crack whore. Its amazing he's made it this far.

Ehh... while somewhat true, it's not as though he has any accomplishments other than catching a ball. Probably reads on a middle school level, has been sued for most of his salary for NEXT year for unpaid jewelry bills, etc. He's not exactly teaching poor kids science.

what about alchemy, how to turn athleticism to gold?

/or debt... but then he will have plenty of gold for those cash 4 gold scams..
//the cycle of poverty

Ooba Tooba		2012-07-17 02:08:31 PM

Nice headline. Burn him.

MrJesus		2012-07-17 02:25:53 PM

Skeptical of anything to come out of that broad's mouth.

He deserves a serious ban if everything is on the up-and-up, but so far, she's changed her story numerous times already.

Dez doesn't have a history of violence (the nightclub thing was dismissed). Stupidity, absolutely.

upndn		2012-07-17 02:30:51 PM

Another nfl player rising to the top of the Bengals wish list.

Lynch or Bryant, Bryant or Lynch, let's just take em both.

Krowdaddy Chixdiggit		2012-07-17 02:34:21 PM

National Felons League

/that is all

you are a puppet		2012-07-17 02:42:23 PM

Ponzholio		2012-07-17 03:00:03 PM

basemetal: Came looking for the aggie, was not disappointed.

aggie???

basemetal		2012-07-17 03:08:14 PM

Ponzholio: basemetal: Came looking for the aggie, was not disappointed.

aggie???

Okla state aggies, it's a derogatory term we use that reminds them that they used to be known as Okla a&m.

/never forget
//Dexter Manley made it much harder to get your education

Di Atribe		2012-07-17 03:09:05 PM

I don't see any reason to indict the entire Cowboys organization, subby esq.

TheWhoppah		2012-07-17 03:22:53 PM

In Texas, misdemeanor assault comes in two flavors:
Class C - Verbal threats to hurt someone or unwanted contact (non-sexual)
Class A - Unwanted contact that actually causes pain

Anything more serious than that is a felony.

A family violence allegation makes any assault more serious. He will forever lose the right to own or even possess firearms or amunition if found guilty or... even if he just agrees to deferred adjudication probbation. Unless the case is dismissed outright you can never have the records of your arrest sealed or destroyed... in other types of cases you can have the records sealed if you complete deferred adjudication but not assault if there was a family violence allegation.

Also, if a man assaults a woman in Texas that is considered a crime of moral turpitude. Basically it means you are legally catagorized as an immoral person. The fact that you hit a woman can be used against you in unrelated legal matters to attack your credibility as a witness, an honest citizen, etc.

Di Atribe		2012-07-17 03:25:29 PM

TheWhoppah: Also, if a man assaults a woman in Texas that is considered a crime of moral turpitude. Basically it means you are legally catagorized as an immoral person. The fact that you hit a woman can be used against you in unrelated legal matters to attack your credibility as a witness, an honest citizen, etc.

What if she hit you first? What if it was self-defense? Are there exceptions for that? There has to be.

Slow To Return		2012-07-17 03:27:41 PM

Can't we get the Bounty Scandal back in the headlines? I'm getting tired of all the National Felons League headlines lately.

Slow To Return		2012-07-17 03:30:33 PM

TheWhoppah: Also, if a man assaults a woman in Texas that is considered a crime of moral turpitude. Basically it means you are legally catagorized as an immoral person. The fact that you hit a woman can be used against you in unrelated legal matters to attack your credibility as a witness, an honest citizen, etc.

I thought in Texas it was legal for a man to beat his wife as long as he uses an object no larger than his thumb.

Is that just an Urban Legend?

m1ke		2012-07-17 03:33:39 PM

He should have pitched it to Tashard Choice.

Ponzholio		2012-07-17 03:41:42 PM

basemetal: Ponzholio: basemetal: Came looking for the aggie, was not disappointed.

aggie???

Okla state aggies, it's a derogatory term we use that reminds them that they used to be known as Okla a&m.

Ah, I see. I figured it was probably something like that. I wouldn't have thought you didn't know where he went, but hadn't heard it for Okie State before.

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T		2012-07-17 03:46:26 PM

Di Atribe: I don't see any reason to indict the entire Cowboys organization, subby esq.

True enough (not subby), but the Cowboys have had their fair share of lawbreakers, either longterm or just passing through:

Sam Hurd
Michael Irvin
Pacman Jones
Ryan Leaf
Nate Newton
Rafael Septien
Hollywood Henderson
Dwayne Goodrich
Larry Bethea
Harvey Martin
Bob Hayes

This latest incident is still all speculation at this point, but it's not his first incident since hitting the pros. Dez's stock in the draft fell for a reason.

Di Atribe		2012-07-17 03:47:36 PM

Slow To Return: I thought in Texas it was legal for a man to beat his wife as long as he uses an object no larger than his thumb.

Is that just an Urban Legend?

It's an antiquated "law" that was done away with long ago. It's where we get the phrase "rule of thumb" from. Also, if you're just trolling, I will beat you with both of my thumbs.

TheJoe03		2012-07-17 04:05:23 PM

"I don't want you going to Dallas at all! That place is crawling with crackheads and debutantes. And half of them play for the Cowboys."

-Hank Hill

JohnBigBootay		2012-07-17 04:07:54 PM

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: True enough (not subby), but the Cowboys have had their fair share of lawbreakers, either longterm or just passing through:

I think every nfl team has had their fair share of lawbreakers.

Di Atribe		2012-07-17 04:15:25 PM

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: True enough (not subby), but the Cowboys have had their fair share of lawbreakers, either longterm or just passing through:

Really? So anyone who has ever touched the franchise & was arrested, even if they played for another team at the time.... should mar the franchise? I want you to know that that is extremely ridiculous and HIGHLY unfair.

Sam Hurd - left the team in 2010, arrested in 2011, while with the Bears
Michael Irvin - left the team in 1999. Here is a legitimate one since he misbehaved while on the team. However, he hasn't played for the Cowboys in 13 years.
Pacman Jones - played for the Cowboys for one year, 2008. Arrested in 2007, while with the Titans
Ryan Leaf - played for the Cowboys for one year, 2001. His legal troubles began in 2009.
Nate Newton - left the team in 1998. Arrested in 2003 for transporting pot.
Rafael Septien - left the team in 1986. Convicted in 1987.
Hollywood Henderson - left the team in 1979 because Coach Landry cut him because of his sorry behavior.
Dwayne Goodrich - 3rd string CB who was immediately cut from the team after being arrested. He was not intoxicated at the time of the accident.
Larry Bethea - left the team in 1983. Trouble with the law began in 1985.
Harvey Martin - also left the team in 1983. Arrested in 1996.
Bob Hayes - left the team in 1974. I can't find what he was arrested for, but I did find a reference to "legal & drug issues," I also learned that he is the only man to win an Olympic Gold Medal and a Super Bowl ring. What an asshole, amirite? How dare the Cowboys employ such a filthy loser.

Read the NFL blotter. I'm not saying the Cowboys are perfect (I doubt any team is), but they're far from the worst. It is an unfair & dishonest criticism to act like they're a team full of felons.

mikaloyd		2012-07-17 04:30:05 PM

Cez is hitting women now? Well that shoots the "pride" explanation of why he was too good as a rookie to carry his team mates bags right in the ass doesnt it?

mikaloyd		2012-07-17 04:33:37 PM

Di Atribe: Slow To Return: I thought in Texas it was legal for a man to beat his wife as long as he uses an object no larger than his thumb.

Is that just an Urban Legend?

It's an antiquated "law" that was done away with long ago. It's where we get the phrase "rule of thumb" from. Also, if you're just trolling, I will beat you with both of my thumbs.

This is why so many men in Texas lost thumbs in kitchen accidents.

IAmRight		2012-07-17 04:33:40 PM

I didn't think the headline had anything to do with the relative lawlessness of the Cowboys and was rather suggesting that being a Cowboy should be considered at least a misdemeanor.

wakizashi		2012-07-17 04:37:36 PM

Slow To Return		2012-07-17 04:39:56 PM

Di Atribe: Dwayne Goodrich - 3rd string CB who was immediately cut from the team after being arrested. He was not intoxicated at the time of the accident.

This is the guy who killed the three "good samaratins" on I35 at 3:00 in the morning? No one knows for sure whether or not he was in intoxicated at the time, because after running three people over, he decided to DRIVE HOME.

When something like this happens, I'm not sure why it matters or not if alcohol was involved. Personally I think the absense of alcohol makes it worse. As in, "he did that sober?!?!"

Slow To Return		2012-07-17 04:43:33 PM

Di Atribe: It is an unfair & dishonest criticism to act like they're a team full of felons.

It's kinda like singling one team out for running a bounty program, amirite?

It's a damn LEAGUE full of felons.

We don't care though, cuz we like watching them crush each other.

muck4doo		2012-07-17 04:44:00 PM

He probably refused to give her any crack money.

TheJoe03		2012-07-17 04:53:20 PM

Slow To Return: It's kinda like singling one team out for running a bounty program, amirite?

Not really. Bad comparison.

bel4sucks		2012-07-17 04:55:54 PM

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: True enough (not subby), but the Cowboys have had their fair share of lawbreakers, either longterm or just passing through:

LOL you forgot Mark Tuinei

Di Atribe		2012-07-17 05:00:18 PM

mikaloyd: Cez is hitting women now? Well that shoots the "pride" explanation of why he was too good as a rookie to carry his team mates bags right in the ass doesnt it?

Yeah, she's not exactly the most angelic person on the planet, either.

Article with a few more details

Slow To Return: This is the guy who killed the three "good samaratins" on I35 at 3:00 in the morning? No one knows for sure whether or not he was in intoxicated at the time, because after running three people over, he decided to DRIVE HOME.

Right. Nowhere did I say that what he did was in any way excusable. I was only saying that as soon as he was arrested, he was cut from the team. So I don't think it's fair to saddle the entire organization with the situation when they immediately cut him.

Di Atribe		2012-07-17 05:01:53 PM

bel4sucks: LOL you forgot Mark Tuinei

Never arrested, as far as I can tell

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T		2012-07-17 05:04:39 PM

Di Atribe:
Really? So anyone who has ever touched the franchise & was arrested, even if they played for another team at the time.... should mar the franchise? I want you to know that that is extremely ridiculous and HIGHLY unfair.

Sam Hurd - left the team in 2010, arrested in 2011, while with the Bears
The investigation into Hurd's attempt to buy large amounts of cocaine and marijuana began in July 2011, when he was still a member of the Dallas Cowboys.

Michael Irvin - left the team in 1999. Here is a legitimate one since he misbehaved while on the team. However, he hasn't played for the Cowboys in 13 years.
He's still one of the faces of the Cowboys and he didn't help the cause with his crack-pipe incident a few years back.

Pacman Jones - played for the Cowboys for one year, 2008. Arrested in 2007, while with the Titans
They knew he was trouble before they signed him. The Cowboys traded for Jones before the season even though he had been suspended in 2007 because of a series of off-field incidents.

Ryan Leaf - played for the Cowboys for one year, 2001. His legal troubles began in 2009.
Fair enough

Nate Newton - left the team in 1998. Arrested in 2003 for transporting pot.
Another face of the Cowboys, though not as prominent as Irvin. He was arrested in 2001.

Rafael Septien - left the team in 1986. Convicted in 1987.
False. He was dropped by the team AFTER pleading guilty to indecency with a child.

Hollywood Henderson - left the team in 1979 because Coach Landry cut him because of his sorry behavior.
Landry put up with him for a while before cutting him. During many games, he snorted liquid cocaine from an inhaler he hid in his pants.

Dwayne Goodrich - 3rd string CB who was immediately cut from the team after being arrested. He was not intoxicated at the time of the accident.
Fair enough

Larry Bethea - left the team in 1983. Trouble with the law began in 1985.
True

Harvey Martin - also left the team in 1983. Arrested in 1996.
Yes, but he's also a celebrated Cowboys SB MVP and not some scrub from their past.

Bob Hayes - left the team in 1974. I can't find what he was arrested for, but I did find a reference to "legal & drug issues," I also learned that he is the only man to win an Olympic Gold Medal and a Super Bowl ring. What an asshole, amirite? How dare the Cowboys employ such a filthy loser.
Another celebrated Cowboys player with a dubious upholding of the franchise's honor. Where did I say he's an asshole or a filthy loser?

Read the NFL blotter. I'm not saying the Cowboys are perfect (I doubt any team is), but they're far from the worst. It is an unfair & dishonest criticism to act like they're a team full of felons.

I never said they're a team full of felons (that's reserved for the Bengals), I said they've had their fair share and I stand by that.

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T		2012-07-17 05:08:27 PM

wakizashi: Michael Irvin - STABBED EVERITT MCIVAR IN THE NECK WITH SCISSORS
Just in case anyone missed that part.

Di did say he misbehaved during his tenure. ;)

bel4sucks:
LOL you forgot Mark Tuinei

It wasn't meant to be an exhaustive list and, as Di pointed out, he wasn't arrested (except for his heart).

AlHarris31		2012-07-17 05:11:24 PM

Dez Bryants mom is the only thing a Cowboy is going to beat this season. They will be the worst team in their division.

TheJoe03		2012-07-17 05:14:46 PM

AlHarris31: Dez Bryants mom is the only thing a Cowboy is going to beat this season. They will be the worst team in their division.

Nope, that belongs to the Eagles or the Redskins.

/Vick gets hurt, Eagles will continue to never win a SB.
//RG3 will do well but he's still a rookie

SharkTrager		2012-07-17 05:16:06 PM

The Police have a lot to answer for here.

When they left the first time they said there was no sign of an assault. 3 days later she now has marks on her hands, arm, face and chest and is claiming that he tore her shirt and bra in the course of the alleged assault. That means the officers on the scene absolutely dropped the ball, or the marks came from something later and the torn clothes didn't happen.

There is also one big question I have about whether or not he was there when police arrived. This is important because, under Texas law, if they believed there was an assault they were legally obligated to take him in to custody. I found out about that when I was hit by an ex and told them I didn't want to press charges. In cases of domestic violence it is not up to the victim, and they have removed any decision making authority from the Police.

I think Dez is a moron. I am not a Cowboys fan. Those few here who know me know I am adamant about throwing the book at people who commit domestic violence. But this story is not quite adding up right now.

wakizashi		2012-07-17 05:18:36 PM

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: wakizashi: Michael Irvin - STABBED EVERITT MCIVAR IN THE NECK WITH SCISSORS
Just in case anyone missed that part.

Di did say he misbehaved during his tenure. ;)

Sounds like a case of Boys will be Boys lol. Case dismissed.

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T		2012-07-17 05:18:47 PM

AlHarris31: Dez Bryants mom is the only thing a Cowboy is going to beat this season. They will be the worst team in their division.

Nah, they have a much better secondary this year and got Murray back at RB. I still think the Giants will own them but I'd place them above the Iggles and Skins.

Di Atribe		2012-07-17 05:20:03 PM

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: I never said they're a team full of felons (that's reserved for the Bengals), I said they've had their fair share and I stand by that.

That was the general tenor of your post. I'll give you Michael Irvin. But most of those... man... it's like saying that Subway employs nothing but alcoholics because I worked there when I was 17.

/not really an alcoholic
//some of those customers tried their damndest to get me to try
///IT'S A GODDAMN $5 SANDWICH NOT FARKING FILET MIGNON YOU FARKING FREAK

Slow To Return		2012-07-17 05:20:19 PM

TheJoe03: Slow To Return: It's kinda like singling one team out for running a bounty program, amirite?

Not really. Bad comparison.

Their felons are more felon-y than our felons!

Treygreen13		2012-07-17 05:21:03 PM

AlHarris31: Dez Bryants mom is the only thing a Cowboy is going to beat this season. They will be the worst team in their division.

The Redskins are still in that division. No chance the Cowboys come in last.

Di Atribe		2012-07-17 05:22:44 PM

wakizashi: Sounds like a case of Boys will be Boys lol. Case dismissed.

Nobody let him off the hook for that. What the hell are you even talking about?

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: and got Murray back at RB

This pleases me greatly. My eyes got all sparkly and a rainbow spouted out of the top of my head.

TheJoe03		2012-07-17 05:25:14 PM

Slow To Return: Their felons are more felon-y than our felons!

The Bounty thing has nothing to do with criminal offenses that happen off the field. What do felons have to do with the bounty program?

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T		2012-07-17 05:25:41 PM

Di Atribe: That was the general tenor of your post. I'll give you Michael Irvin.

I didn't even get into the 90's team which was known for drugs and hookers in excess. ;)

But most of those... man... it's like saying that Subway employs nothing but alcoholics because I worked there when I was 17.

Hah, if it worked that way I'd expect every Subway employee to be a stoner, just like "Bacos" was when I worked next door to a Subway store in high school.

How you doin?

/not really an alcoholic
//some of those customers tried their damndest to get me to try
///IT'S A GODDAMN $5 SANDWICH NOT FARKING FILET MIGNON YOU FARKING FREAK

Slowly backing out of this thread....

/j/k
//Are you going to a game this season?
///I'll be at the Bears vs. cowboys in Week 4

SithLord		2012-07-17 05:25:51 PM

He beat his momma?

Must have been some damn fine BBQ.

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T		2012-07-17 05:27:45 PM

Di Atribe: IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: and got Murray back at RB

This pleases me greatly. My eyes got all sparkly and a rainbow spouted out of the top of my head.

The Cowboys got Murray back. That's good. He's not known for being durable. That's bad. But they updated their secondary. That's good. But Jerry is still in charge of the team. That's bad.

/Can I go now?

Slow To Return		2012-07-17 05:36:42 PM

TheJoe03: Slow To Return: Their felons are more felon-y than our felons!

The Bounty thing has nothing to do with criminal offenses that happen off the field. What do felons have to do with the bounty program?

I think the point is that the NFL is full of deplorable human beings and no team is deplorable-human-being-free. And there was something in there about condemning the Cowboys for having a few deplorable human beings in their history.

Whatever.

GO COWBOYS!

Di Atribe		2012-07-17 05:39:19 PM

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: I didn't even get into the 90's team which was known for drugs and hookers in excess. ;)

Yeeeeeeeah but here's the thing, see.... that was 20 years ago. While I would never try to excuse their poor behavior, that was 20 years ago. Know what I mean? If that issue were a zygote when it happened, it'd be registering to vote by now. I mean REALLY.

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: //Are you going to a game this season?
///I'll be at the Bears vs. cowboys in Week 4

I don't know yet. I certainly hope so. Right now my focus is on getting to a Rangers game. My friend that used to get us sweet tickets is moving to stupid San Antonio in about a month. Just one more reason to hate SA. Hmph.

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: The Cowboys got Murray back. That's good. He's not known for being durable. That's bad. But they updated their secondary. That's good. But Jerry is still in charge of the team. That's bad.

Yes. All of this.

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: /Can I go now?

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T		2012-07-17 05:47:16 PM

Di Atribe: Yeeeeeeeah but here's the thing, see.... that was 20 years ago. While I would never try to excuse their poor behavior, that was 20 years ago. Know what I mean? If that issue were a zygote when it happened, it'd be registering to vote by now. I mean REALLY.

Modern bad behavior inevitably brings up visions of past bad behavior. I'm not saying it's fair, I'm just calling it like it is.

I don't know yet. I certainly hope so. Right now my focus is on getting to a Rangers game. My friend that used to get us sweet tickets is moving to stupid San Antonio in about a month. Just one more reason to hate SA. Hmph.

I'm hoping for free tix again but I'll probably have to pony up the money for that game. Shiat, I think I have some vouchers for Rangers tickets (or discounted or something) that I'm not going to use (God hates me going to any Rangers' games, it's a fact) but I wouldn't call them "sweet."

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TheJoe03		2012-07-17 05:49:10 PM

Slow To Return: I think the point is that the NFL is full of deplorable human beings and no team is deplorable-human-being-free. And there was something in there about condemning the Cowboys for having a few deplorable human beings in their history.

I agree, I don't care if players get in trouble (depending on the trouble, certain crimes are unforgivable) I just care if they play well. People who expect athletes to be flawless is insane.

As for the Cowboys, I think they've been pretty under the radar when it comes to the law compared to most teams, though Dez is the one guy on the team that has problems. Being a fan, I DO remember the 90s Cowboys having a reputation (like the Bengals do now) of being full of criminals, so I assume the subby is referencing that. Outdated but I get it.

But yeah, GO COWBOYS!

/Thank God the Olympics is this year, I'm finally starting to fiend for the football season.

wakizashi		2012-07-17 05:58:09 PM

Di Atribe: wakizashi: Sounds like a case of Boys will be Boys lol. Case dismissed.

Nobody let him off the hook for that. What the hell are you even talking about?

So, Jerry Jones didn't pay McIvar a reported $700,000.00 to not press charges to keep Irvin out of jail for violating his parole? Sounds like someone got off the hook pretty clean don't you think. Not to mention he is on television and in the Hall of Fame, both travesties in my opinion.

Pretty sweet deal for someone convicted of felony cocaine possession as well as numerous charges for assault, harassment, amongst numerous other things. Pret-ty sweet indeed.

Di Atribe		2012-07-17 06:02:10 PM

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: Modern bad behavior inevitably brings up visions of past bad behavior. I'm not saying it's fair, I'm just calling it like it is.

It's absolutely not fair, which is exactly why I'll call anyone on it (even people i LIKE like YOU)

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: Shiat, I think I have some vouchers for Rangers tickets (or discounted or something) that I'm not going to use (God hates me going to any Rangers' games, it's a fact) but I wouldn't call them "sweet."

Well if you need somewhere to unload those just.... EIP you know, I might know someone.

wakizashi: So, Jerry Jones didn't pay McIvar a reported $700,000.00 to not press charges to keep Irvin out of jail for violating his parole?

Fark if I know IT WAS 20 YEARS AGO. I was still in high school and not even paying attention to football. I'm not defending any of it. I'm just saying that it's irrelevant to the story at hand.

ColTomParker		2012-07-17 06:04:20 PM

AlHarris31: Dez Bryants mom is the only thing a Cowboy is going to beat this season. They will be the worst team in their division.

Care to, uh, make a little wager on that, big al?

Lt. Cheese Weasel		2012-07-17 06:04:52 PM

Di Atribe: IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: True enough (not subby), but the Cowboys have had their fair share of lawbreakers, either longterm or just passing through:

Really? So anyone who has ever touched the franchise & was arrested, even if they played for another team at the time.... should mar the franchise? I want you to know that that is extremely ridiculous and HIGHLY unfair.

Sam Hurd - left the team in 2010, arrested in 2011, while with the Bears
Michael Irvin - left the team in 1999. Here is a legitimate one since he misbehaved while on the team. However, he hasn't played for the Cowboys in 13 years.
Pacman Jones - played for the Cowboys for one year, 2008. Arrested in 2007, while with the Titans
Ryan Leaf - played for the Cowboys for one year, 2001. His legal troubles began in 2009.
Nate Newton - left the team in 1998. Arrested in 2003 for transporting pot.
Rafael Septien - left the team in 1986. Convicted in 1987.
Hollywood Henderson - left the team in 1979 because Coach Landry cut him because of his sorry behavior.
Dwayne Goodrich - 3rd string CB who was immediately cut from the team after being arrested. He was not intoxicated at the time of the accident.
Larry Bethea - left the team in 1983. Trouble with the law began in 1985.
Harvey Martin - also left the team in 1983. Arrested in 1996.
Bob Hayes - left the team in 1974. I can't find what he was arrested for, but I did find a reference to "legal & drug issues," I also learned that he is the only man to win an Olympic Gold Medal and a Super Bowl ring. What an asshole, amirite? How dare the Cowboys employ such a filthy loser.

Read the NFL blotter. I'm not saying the Cowboys are perfect (I doubt any team is), but they're far from the worst. It is an unfair & dishonest criticism to act like they're a team full of felons.

One that everyone has left off:

Lance Rentzl got nabbed waiving his weenie at some school girls in 1970.

Why Would I Read the Article		2012-07-17 06:13:33 PM

Di Atribe: I don't see any reason to indict the entire Cowboys organization, subby esq.

That's not what the DA says!

wakizashi		2012-07-17 06:23:52 PM

Di Atribe:

wakizashi: So, Jerry Jones didn't pay McIvar a reported $700,000.00 to not press charges to keep Irvin out of jail for violating his parole?

Fark if I know IT WAS 20 YEARS AGO. I was still in high school and not even paying attention to football. I'm not defending any of it. I'm just saying that it's irrelevant to the story at hand.

Well that explains much. You don't know, or you just are being coy so as not to look ignorant. Michael Irvin is a piece of human garbage. Also, you said he didn't get off the hook, ie defending it. Therefore, learn about football before you speak of it. There's a reason he was cheered in Philly when he was carted off. And its not simply because Philly fans are douches.

muck4doo		2012-07-17 06:27:53 PM

wakizashi: Di Atribe:

wakizashi: So, Jerry Jones didn't pay McIvar a reported $700,000.00 to not press charges to keep Irvin out of jail for violating his parole?

Fark if I know IT WAS 20 YEARS AGO. I was still in high school and not even paying attention to football. I'm not defending any of it. I'm just saying that it's irrelevant to the story at hand.

Well that explains much. You don't know, or you just are being coy so as not to look ignorant. Michael Irvin is a piece of human garbage. Also, you said he didn't get off the hook, ie defending it. Therefore, learn about football before you speak of it. There's a reason he was cheered in Philly when he was carted off. And its not simply because Philly fans are douches.

They should have executed him, amiright?

Di Atribe		2012-07-17 06:34:46 PM

wakizashi: Well that explains much. You don't know, or you just are being coy so as not to look ignorant. Michael Irvin is a piece of human garbage. Also, you said he didn't get off the hook, ie defending it. Therefore, learn about football before you speak of it. There's a reason he was cheered in Philly when he was carted off. And its not simply because Philly fans are douches.

Listen here, bucko. I know my football. I was ADMITTING that I wasn't paying attention to football at the time. I was also SHOWING that it was 20 years ago. I never once defended Irvin or said he was a super guy. That's what "I'm not defending any of it" means. Or do you need help with your reading? Maybe if you move your lips a little and sound out the words nice & slow, it'll help you understand.

At what point do you let it go? He hasn't played for the team for 13 years. I'm not asking you to fall madly, deeply in love with the Cowboys, just be fair. It IS unfair to indict the entire franchise from here to eternity for his sins. In fact, I'd say it's downright absurd.

Also, there's a little quotey button up next to the time stamp that you can use so you don't look like a total farking retard.

wakizashi: And its not simply because Philly fans are douches.

Actually, yes it is. Should I put you down as a Philly fan, then?

puffy999		2012-07-17 06:44:55 PM

Di Atribe: I don't see any reason to indict the entire Cowboys organization, subby esq.

I usually don't defend the Cowboys, but the 90s WERE quite awhile ago, submitter.

JohnBigBootay		2012-07-17 06:46:23 PM

Di Atribe: Read the NFL blotter.

Wow. That's refreshingly light on steelers. Not that I wouldn't root for them if they had a zillion thugs because I definitely would.

AlHarris31		2012-07-17 06:46:49 PM

ColTomParker: AlHarris31: Dez Bryants mom is the only thing a Cowboy is going to beat this season. They will be the worst team in their division.

Care to, uh, make a little wager on that, big al?

Nah, I don't really gamble. I may backtrack a little bit, come to think of it, but I think the Cowboys will have a massively underperforming season, and Garrett will be out the door. They will not make the playoffs.

I think the Skins will show massive improvement, and the Eagles will have a breakout year, and the Giants will have a much better regular season than last year. The Cowboys will be fighting the Redskins for 3rd place in the division. But yeah, the skins are the skins.

wakizashi		2012-07-17 06:48:48 PM

muck4doo: wakizashi: Di Atribe:

wakizashi: So, Jerry Jones didn't pay McIvar a reported $700,000.00 to not press charges to keep Irvin out of jail for violating his parole?

Fark if I know IT WAS 20 YEARS AGO. I was still in high school and not even paying attention to football. I'm not defending any of it. I'm just saying that it's irrelevant to the story at hand.

Well that explains much. You don't know, or you just are being coy so as not to look ignorant. Michael Irvin is a piece of human garbage. Also, you said he didn't get off the hook, ie defending it. Therefore, learn about football before you speak of it. There's a reason he was cheered in Philly when he was carted off. And its not simply because Philly fans are douches.

They should have executed him, amiright?

Apparently no punishment is par for the course.

puffy999		2012-07-17 06:49:49 PM

And, to be fair, Dez may end up as one of the greats of the legal system who played in Dallas. It'd be tough to top killing people or having a human being sized amount of weed in the car, but he's trying.

farbekrieg		2012-07-17 06:50:37 PM

what is up with nfl players, is there some sort of chemical imbalance that occurs between OTA's and minicamp?

/might that imbalance be caused by... love.... or massive amounts of testosterone which is pretty much the same thing.

wakizashi		2012-07-17 06:54:41 PM

Di Atribe: wakizashi: Well that explains much. You don't know, or you just are being coy so as not to look ignorant. Michael Irvin is a piece of human garbage. Also, you said he didn't get off the hook, ie defending it. Therefore, learn about football before you speak of it. There's a reason he was cheered in Philly when he was carted off. And its not simply because Philly fans are douches.

Listen here, bucko. I know my football. No you don't I was ADMITTING that I wasn't paying attention to football at the time. I was also SHOWING that it was 20 years ago. I never once defended Irvin or said he was a super guy. Except you said that they didn't let him off the hook implying he was punished and should now be allowed to be a normal person again.That's what "I'm not defending any of it" means. No it doesn't Or do you need help with your reading? I think you might Maybe if you move your lips a little and sound out the words nice & slow, it'll help you understand.

At what point do you let it go? How about once he pays for his crimes? He hasn't played for the team for 13 years. I'm not asking you to fall madly, deeply in love with the Cowboys, just be fair. Fair as in tried by a jury of 12 men?It IS unfair to indict the entire franchise from here to eternity for his sins. Except when the OWNER is the one financing these crimes and supporting them In fact, I'd say it's downright absurd.

Also, there's a little quotey button up next to the time stamp that you can use so you don't look like a total farking retard.
Seems I quoted well enough for you to understand, and thats all that matters.
wakizashi: And its not simply because Philly fans are douches.

Actually, yes it is. Should I put you down as a Philly fan, then?

I'm no Philly fan. And now you are indicting the entire Philly fanbase on one incident. That's not fair waaaaah!

skrame		2012-07-17 06:54:41 PM

Di Atribe: Sam Hurd - left the team in 2010, arrested in 2011, while with the Bears

I don't disagree with your point at all, but the investigation into Hurd started when he was still with the Cowboys. He continued his criminal streak when he was with my team, but he wasn't innocent when he was on yours.

farbekrieg		2012-07-17 06:58:08 PM

wakizashi: I'm no Philly fan. And now you are indicting the entire Philly fanbase on one incident. That's not fair waaaaah!

they also booed and threw batteries at santa

forgotmydamnusername		2012-07-17 07:13:06 PM

Di Atribe: IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: I didn't even get into the 90's team which was known for drugs and hookers in excess. ;)

Yeeeeeeeah but here's the thing, see.... that was 20 years ago. While I would never try to excuse their poor behavior, that was 20 years ago. Know what I mean? If that issue were a zygote when it happened, it'd be registering to vote by now. I mean REALLY.

Hey, the Raiders still get shiat on for Ben Davidson and Jack Tatum and Lyle Alzado. If a few assholes tar your team for 30 or 40 years, why should the Cowboys get a pass?

illusi0n		2012-07-17 07:14:21 PM

Relevant

Most arrested teams in the NFL

www.thedeets.com

As you may notice, Dallas is pretty far down the list with 11 arrests since 2000. Minnesota has 36 since 2000.

consider this		2012-07-17 07:16:49 PM

His mom is a criminal, biatch probably had it coming.

Slow To Return		2012-07-17 07:23:48 PM

illusi0n: Relevant

Most arrested teams in the NFL

[www.thedeets.com image 820x1248]

As you may notice, Dallas is pretty far down the list with 11 arrests since 2000. Minnesota has 36 since 2000.

I'd be interested to see what this chart looks like for just homicides.

Cuz, you know, a homicide ain't the same as unpaid parking tickets.

Big_Doofus		2012-07-17 07:45:50 PM

He's in his 20's and I believe mom is 37? Does that sound about right?

Also, mom is a crack head. Yes, he sure acts like a piece of crap, but he certainly didn't have much to build on. The best thing he could do is find some kind of positive influence and get the hell away from his mother forever.

davidphogan		2012-07-17 07:59:09 PM

illusi0n: Relevant

Most arrested teams in the NFL

As you may notice, Dallas is pretty far down the list with 11 arrests since 2000. Minnesota has 36 since 2000.

Going back to 2000 seems like a stretch for reflecting who a team is now. Lots of management turnover happens in over a decade.

muck4doo		2012-07-17 08:09:48 PM

wakizashi: muck4doo: wakizashi: Di Atribe:

wakizashi: So, Jerry Jones didn't pay McIvar a reported $700,000.00 to not press charges to keep Irvin out of jail for violating his parole?

Fark if I know IT WAS 20 YEARS AGO. I was still in high school and not even paying attention to football. I'm not defending any of it. I'm just saying that it's irrelevant to the story at hand.

Well that explains much. You don't know, or you just are being coy so as not to look ignorant. Michael Irvin is a piece of human garbage. Also, you said he didn't get off the hook, ie defending it. Therefore, learn about football before you speak of it. There's a reason he was cheered in Philly when he was carted off. And its not simply because Philly fans are douches.

They should have executed him, amiright?

Apparently no punishment is par for the course.

Go cry some more.

elguerodiablo		2012-07-17 08:23:32 PM

farbekrieg: what is up with nfl players, is there some sort of chemical imbalance that occurs between OTA's and minicamp?

/might that imbalance be caused by... love.... or massive amounts of testosterone which is pretty much the same thing.

They pretty much treat it like soldiers about to be deployed. The last chance to cut loose while your brain and spine are still intact. It's totally understandable that they have the urge to do it but they should get drivers and security to avoid dui and frakases. And for the love of god just beat up whores that will gladly take a couple shots for a couple grand and not former whores who happen to be your mother.

UNC_Samurai		2012-07-17 08:49:50 PM

davidphogan: illusi0n: Relevant

Most arrested teams in the NFL

As you may notice, Dallas is pretty far down the list with 11 arrests since 2000. Minnesota has 36 since 2000.

Going back to 2000 seems like a stretch for reflecting who a team is now. Lots of management turnover happens in over a decade.

Yeah, is anyone in the Vikings organization left over from the Lake Minnetonka Experience?

And Detroit is tied for last over the last 12 years? No wonder they're making up for lost time.

wakizashi		2012-07-17 08:52:01 PM

muck4doo: wakizashi: muck4doo: wakizashi: Di Atribe:

wakizashi: So, Jerry Jones didn't pay McIvar a reported $700,000.00 to not press charges to keep Irvin out of jail for violating his parole?

Fark if I know IT WAS 20 YEARS AGO. I was still in high school and not even paying attention to football. I'm not defending any of it. I'm just saying that it's irrelevant to the story at hand.

Well that explains much. You don't know, or you just are being coy so as not to look ignorant. Michael Irvin is a piece of human garbage. Also, you said he didn't get off the hook, ie defending it. Therefore, learn about football before you speak of it. There's a reason he was cheered in Philly when he was carted off. And its not simply because Philly fans are douches.

They should have executed him, amiright?

Apparently no punishment is par for the course.

Go cry some more.

You mean like Keith Brooking?

http://youtu.be/2I5Z7M4UgqA

StayClassyDale		2012-07-17 09:56:58 PM

Everything is bigger in Texas. Including the Cowboys criminal records.

Lee Jackson Beauregard		2012-07-17 10:52:38 PM

Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Cowboys.
Don't let 'em wear silver or ugly blue stars,
Let 'em be Redskins and Niners and Cards.

pion		2012-07-17 11:45:43 PM

IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: I didn't even get into the 90's team which was known for drugs and hookers in excess. ;)

What the fark do you have against drugs and hookers in excess? You must be a BLAST at parties.

\I keed, of course.
\\Seriously, though, leave drugs and hookers alooooooooooooone.

vicejay		2012-07-18 12:39:10 AM

Endorsement opportunities abound..

2.bp.blogspot.com

zombiegoat		2012-07-18 01:19:42 AM

Knew it was Bryant before clicking on the link.

SevenizGud		2012-07-18 02:02:23 AM

Di Atribe: It's an antiquated "law" that was done away with long ago. It's where we get the phrase "rule of thumb" from.

Yeaahhhh, no.

The same expression exists in Finland, except it is rule of fist. Damn, those Fins can beat their wife with the whole tree. And in Norway, the have the same expression except it is "fingertip". Those Norwegian pussies.

Please don't regurgitate idiocy.

Rule of thumb is about archery limits. If you can cover up the enemy soldier with your thumb at arms length, then you can't get an arrow there.

litespeed74		2012-07-18 10:01:29 AM

Oh great ..now we have to hear even more about the Cowboys now...

stir22		2012-07-18 10:08:22 AM

Di Atribe: IamSoSmart_S_M_R_T: True enough (not subby), but the Cowboys have had their fair share of lawbreakers, either longterm or just passing through:

Really? So anyone who has ever touched the franchise & was arrested, even if they played for another team at the time.... should mar the franchise? I want you to know that that is extremely ridiculous and HIGHLY unfair.

Sam Hurd - left the team in 2010, arrested in 2011, while with the Bears
Michael Irvin - left the team in 1999. Here is a legitimate one since he misbehaved while on the team. However, he hasn't played for the Cowboys in 13 years.
Pacman Jones - played for the Cowboys for one year, 2008. Arrested in 2007, while with the Titans
Ryan Leaf - played for the Cowboys for one year, 2001. His legal troubles began in 2009.
Nate Newton - left the team in 1998. Arrested in 2003 for transporting pot.
Rafael Septien - left the team in 1986. Convicted in 1987.
Hollywood Henderson - left the team in 1979 because Coach Landry cut him because of his sorry behavior.
Dwayne Goodrich - 3rd string CB who was immediately cut from the team after being arrested. He was not intoxicated at the time of the accident.
Larry Bethea - left the team in 1983. Trouble with the law began in 1985.
Harvey Martin - also left the team in 1983. Arrested in 1996.
Bob Hayes - left the team in 1974. I can't find what he was arrested for, but I did find a reference to "legal & drug issues," I also learned that he is the only man to win an Olympic Gold Medal and a Super Bowl ring. What an asshole, amirite? How dare the Cowboys employ such a filthy loser.

Read the NFL blotter. I'm not saying the Cowboys are perfect (I doubt any team is), but they're far from the worst. It is an unfair & dishonest criticism to act like they're a team full of felons.

this is why i defer to you on anything cowboys, Di...

I remember "bullet bob" well. he changed the mindset of the league, as pertaining to speed and catching the ball.

Di Atribe		2012-07-18 10:43:29 AM

SevenizGud: Yeaahhhh, no.

If you'd like to educate people on things such as this, my advice to you would be to be much less condescending about it.

stir22: this is why i defer to you on anything cowboys, Di...

I remember "bullet bob" well. he changed the mindset of the league, as pertaining to speed and catching the ball.

Why thank you, my little stirstick! I don't remember Bob Hayes, since I wasn't even born when he left the team. But every "old-timer" Cowboys fan I know is just starry-eyed over him.

the biggest redneck here		2012-07-18 01:21:06 PM

The 911 tapes from this circus are out now. The only thing clear from them is that the world would be a better place if a bomb fell on that picnic. You can literally feel the 911 operator wishing for everyone present to just fall dead and not bother him again.