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Ricky Williams (official thread)

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Buckem said:
Why is it unreal that someone who doesn't have the desire to play football anymore chooses not to. I applaud him for not letting influences like popular societal beliefs and money influence him. He himself said he feels very relieved and happy to have made this decison. Sounds like he made a good decision for himself.
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Buckem, I believe most people have a problem more with his timing than the fact he decided to retire. All off-season, he has been reported has being a very vocal leader in the meetings, talking about the upcoming season. Then, right after failing his 3rd drug test, he "decides" to retire rather than face a suspension. It comes down to two things: First, loyalty to your team. If you're going to make promises, then keep them. Don't quit one week before training camp. Second, it seems pretty obvious that Ricky is more interested in scoring bong-rips than TD's. To each his own, but that is flat out irresponsible. If he wanted to quit football, then pull a Robert Smith and do it after the season. Don't make false promises all year, then quit right before camp.
 
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FKAGobucks877 said:
Buckem, I believe most people have a problem more with his timing than the fact he decided to retire. All off-season, he has been reported has being a very vocal leader in the meetings, talking about the upcoming season. Then, right after failing his 3rd drug test, he "decides" to retire rather than face a suspension. It comes down to two things: First, loyalty to your team. If you're going to make promises, then keep them. Don't quit one week before training camp. Second, . To each his own, but that is flat out irresponsible. If he wanted to quit football, then pull a Robert Smith and do it after the season. Don't make false promises all year, then quit right before camp.
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There is no such thing as loyalty in the NFL. It's a business. Out here in Denver John Mobley just got cut from the Broncos becuase he was unable to play due to a neck injury he recieved while on the job. End of paycheck. That's how it goes. Decisions like this are made every day in business around the country. The NFL is no different. Loyalty is something you have towards your family and friends, not to employers (especially one that can rip up your contract any time it chooses).

Obviously the timing isn't the best for the Dolphins but sometimes that's the way things go in businsess. As far as the statement "it seems pretty obvious that Ricky is more interested in scoring bong-rips than TD's" why do you completely ignore every other factor that has been brought to light regarding his decision. You ignore his desire to travel, his interest in photography and film, his wanting to return to UT to finish his degree in Education in order to pursue work with children, as well a him realizing that he doesn't have the drive and passion for football needed to do his job properly. Instead you hone in on the fact that he admittedly smokes pot, something he says he has been doing through out his career and clearly states was a very minor influence in his decision to retire. Even his college coach says with whom Ricky consulted with said it was a decision in which he put a lot of thought into.

I think your issue with him has more to do with his smoking pot than it does his decision to retire.
 
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southernbuckeye said:
Reported today on the Dan Patrick show that Ricky Williams failed his 3rd drug test and was to be suspended the first 4 games. This helped him decide to retire. Drugs were more important to him than the loyalty to his team and coaches. What a waste!
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Retiring so he can smoke pot. Instead of quiting pot he's quiting football. Gee do you think he may have a problem? :biggrin:
 
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Buckem said:
You ignore his desire to travel, his interest in photography and film, his wanting to return to UT to finish his degree in Education in order to pursue work with children, as well a him realizing that he doesn't have the drive and passion for football needed to do his job properly. Instead you hone in on the fact that he admittedly smokes pot, something he says he has been doing through out his career and clearly states was a very minor influence in his decision to retire. Even his college coach says with whom Ricky consulted with said it was a decision in which he put a lot of thought into.

I think your issue with him has more to do with his smoking pot than it does his decision to retire.
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If the guy wants to smoke pot, then let him, it's his choice. I just think it's an irresponsible one. I also very firmly believe he won't do any one of those things you mention, except possibly travel, since he can travel and smoke pot legally. You need to face facts - this "decision" to retire is a shitty one. And it's not because he is retiring. It's not because of the pot. It's a shitty decision because he broke a plethora of promises to his team, his coaches, and his fans, and left them all in the lurch only a week before camp opened. You may not think there is loyalty anywhere, but I do. If I was unhappy with my job, I would stick it out, at least until I had fulfilled my promises. If he was so unhappy playing football, why didn't he quit at the end of the season last year? Think maybe it has anything to do with his failing his third drug test? Call me crazy, but I can add, and this is pretty clear. 2 + 2 = 4.
 
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More Ricky Williams

Maybe this is why old smokey wants to come back for another year... he's going to have some child support to pay.

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/7779376

Williams accepts woman's claim that boy is his son
Oct. 9, 2004
SportsLine.com wire reports

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Ricky Williams has acknowledged having an intimate relationship with a woman who filed a paternity suit against him, according to court papers.

The retired Miami Dolphins running back, who said last week that he wants to rejoin the team, faces a court hearing in the suit Dec. 15.

Cherie Nicole Clark, formerly of Miami Beach and now a resident of Honolulu, filed papers in August in Broward Circuit Court asking Williams to pay child support for her 14-month-old son. Clark, 23, claims that Williams is the boy's father.

In a response Sept. 10, Williams denied having sex with Clark and denied he was the father. However, in papers filed Sept. 22, Williams said he and Clark had "an intimate relationship during the time that the minor child in these proceedings was conceived."

The document said Clark informed Williams he was the father, and he "accepted her word." It also said Williams has provided Clark with a "substantial amount" of money for support of the child and allowed his name to be placed on the birth certificate and health insurance policy.

There was no immediate response Saturday to messages left with Williams' agent.

AP NEWS
The Associated Press News Service

Copyright 2004, The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved
 
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Bad shit happens when the bong and your dong run your life...
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:rofl:

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