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Pacman Jones Makes His Wrestling Debut

nick — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:13:23 +0000

So Pacman Jones finally made his wrestling debut Sunday night, if you call stepping into a ring for an interview wrestling.

Jones, the Tennessee Titans’ defensive back who is currently suspended by the NFL for his run ins with the law, including his involvement in a Las Vegas strip club shooting, did more talking than wrestling.

Besides his interview in the ring, the only other attention Jones got was when a camera crew showed him being put on a stretcher with a neck brace. Just another make believe, behind the camera “fight” that never took place. It says in Pacman’s contract that he’s not allowed to touch or be touched so wrestling is definately out of the question.

I feel sorry for those who actually paid for this Total Nonstop Action Wrestling event, since it was just built up hype for someone that doesn’t deserve it. Unless people actually thought they were going to see him get a beat down, then maybe I’d understand.

Source: Tennessean.com

Pacman Turns Himself in

nick — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:15:58 +0000

It’s not nearly as interesting as the headline reads.

Pacman Jones turned himself in early this morning to Nevada authorities for felony charges for his involvement in the triple shooting at the Las Vegas strip club during the NBA All-Star weekend.

His stay at the jail was short-lived as Jones posted the $20,000 bond and was only in custody for about an hour. After leaving the Clark County Detention Center, he returned back to Nashville.

Jones has been arrested six times since the Tennessee Titans drafted him in April of 2005, although he has never been convicted of a crime.

His next court appearance is on July 27 in Las Vegas Justice Court where he faces two felony charges of coercion that could land him up to 12 years in prison.

Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated.

Pacman’s Season Ended before it Even Started

nick — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:15:13 +0000

So Pacman Jones took out a full page ad in The Tennessean on April 20^th, apologizing to his family, friends, team and fans for the trouble he’s been getting into the past few YEARS.

Did you get that last word? It said YEARS.

Although I’m sure the ad is sincere, and it’s a great start in trying to win everyone’s trust back. But Pacman. Dude. Pal. You should have started that YEARS ago.

I’ve always believed that actions speak louder than words, and although this is an action, I need to see more.

The suspension is fresh, and the initial shock is still biting Pacman that he won’t be playing this year. Jones is going to try and appeal the suspension handed down by new NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, but I don’t think the Commish is going to budge. And frankly I hope he doesn’t.

The league is starting to get filled up with thugs and criminals who believe that they are invincible to any laws or rules.

Why not just fine them thousands of dollars some may ask?

I believe I heard it best when Seth Joyner, a former linebacker for the Eagles, said on a sports talk show that money means nothing to these guys. What does thousands of dollars mean to a guy who ends up spending that in ONE NIGHT at a strip club anyways. Take away the most important thing to a player. Take away the game. Period. Done deal. Simple as that.

Pacman, I think you’re a great player. In a few short years, you’ve established yourself into one of the best shutdown corners in the NFL.

Now it looks like you better establish yourself into one of the better players off the field as well before you’re not a PLAYER anymore.

Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated.