Occasionally over the last month or so, the Lords of Decorum who pause from their appointed task of judging the ethics or lack of same from one Bobby Petrino, actually report on sports. What a novel idea!
You see, at the same time the Moses' of the sports world with their stone tablets have been bashing Petrino and the University of Arkansas at every opportunity, a far worse situation involving Rich(er) Rodriguez seems to have completely escaped their attention. Unless it's to bash the fans and administration of West Virginia for actually expecting their now former coach to live up to his contract or buy out said contract.
Bobby Petrino, you see, did not have a buyout in his deal in Atlanta. I can see criticizing the guy for resigning with three games left, but the excoriation and continued piling on has been way "over the top." And ESPN commentators urging athletes to spurn Arkansas is downright unethical.
Rodriguez, on the other hand, is trying to get out of paying the four mil his WVU contract, which was signed less than a year ago, clearly stipulated. But is Rodriguez being called a "disingenuous drifter" by the self-appointed "worldwide leader?" If he was, I missed it. Are recruits being discouraged from attending the University of Michigan?
Now, emails are coming to light that show that Rodriguez was threatening WVU officials with his departure if he didn't get his way about additional ways to pad his income.
Sounds like extortion to me.
The more that comes out about Rich(er) Rod's behavior, the worse he looks. Funny, I don't recall Petrino trying to gouge more money from the Felons, I mean Falcons, to retain his services.
With a 3-10 record, it's doubtful if it would have worked, but Arthur "Blanketty" Blank has been known to fire coaches with three games left. Ask Dan Reeves.
In fact, Petrino, who ESPN's Pat Forde said "cared only about himself and his bank account," took almost a two million a year paycut to go to Arkansas, but don't let the facts get in the way of a good bashing, Forde.
Maybe at next year's Espy awards, Bobby Petrino can be wheeled out on a dolly ala Hannibal Lecter wearing one of those restraint masks. Then, have all the Moral Police Force from ESPN and the Atlanta press sic Michael Vick's dogs on the restrained Petrino, obviously the fourth leg of Bush's "axis of evil."
Recently there was another article on here referring to Karma and how it related to Petrino losing his newly hired defensive coordinator.
Ryan Mallett, the No. 4 rated recruit in the nation in the 2007 class, according to Rivals, recently enrolled at the University of Arkansas. Mallett is transferring from the University of Michigan as a result of Rich(er) Rodriguez's hiring. You see the quarterback knew Rich(er) Rod has little use for passing QBs.
How's that for some karma?
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6 months ago
Wow. Hug traitorous coaches nuts often? Only an idiot would defend Quitrino and slander the Falcons after a coach that could not mentally handle being an NFL coach, put the team in positions to lose most every game with suspect desicions, publicly humiliated his QB's, has a history of lying, job hopping and being a public relations nightmare on a regular basis. I can see now why this E-rag begs for writers on every page. You should learn what researching facts mean. Opinionated slants only go over well in tabloids and high school papers.
And yes, maybe you do think you know pro football. Does anyone else think so? Not so much, no.
from 6 months ago
I gotta hand it to ya' anonymous, that "idiot" comment sure is clever. Almost as clever as your ilk's usual "you suck". I never said Petrino was a good NFL coach, maybe you should have your reading comprehension checked. I wrote that there was a double standard at ESpin with he and RR.
If you would crawl out from under Chris "you're with me, Leather" Berman's desk long enough, you might pick up on that. I did research the facts. It was clearly AN OP-ED PIECE. at least clear to anyone with an IQ higher than Jessica Simpson's.
If you're referring to his treatment of the "Piano Man", Joey H. publicly humiliates himself nearly every time he takes the field. Enjoy your conjugal visits with Con-Vick at Leavenworth. As for my knowledge of pro football, I was following the NFL when you were still spankin' it to the men's section of the J.C. Penney catalog.
from 6 months ago
I gotta hand it to ya' anonymous, that "idiot" comment sure is clever. Almost as clever as your ilk's usual "you suck". I never said Petrino was a good NFL coach, maybe you should have your reading comprehension checked. I wrote that there was a double standard at ESpin with he and RR.
If you would crawl out from under Chris "you're with me, Leather" Berman's desk long enough, you might pick up on that. I did research the facts. It was clearly AN OP-ED PIECE. at least clear to anyone with an IQ higher than Jessica Simpson's.
If you're referring to his treatment of the "Piano Man", Joey H. publicly humiliates himself nearly every time he takes the field. Enjoy your conjugal visits with Con-Vick at Leavenworth. As for my knowledge of pro football, I was following the NFL when you were still spankin' it to the men's section of the J.C. Penney catalog.
6 months ago
I think this is a great article. I think ESPN has been awful to Petrino. They need to stop and move on.
Petrino is a good person and great coach, who was in a bad sitution.
6 months ago
1. If you hate espn make it known fist sentence.
2. He took louisville's money left louisille.
He took falcon's money left falcons.
3. He called out player's lack of commiment to team and organization. Saying the falcons should get rid of them. He left in the middle of the night leaving a note that said sorry. Not even 24 hours later doing the hogs chant on national tv.
4. Sailsbury said that. Get facts correct.
If you need people to read you don't post shit and half truths. Deadspin does not need to do this to get readers they are crediable. Everytime some no talent person wants reads posts about espn. Then fucks up the facts.
Fuckin' idoit hog fan.
from 6 months ago
1. Did you not have your mommy read the headline to you?
2.According to BP's agent, Blank told him he could leave after the Vick mess, then tried to renege.
3. I won't dispute that.
4. Pat Forde, not SS said that, I will provide a link, my facts were correct. PS, SS is a bigger jackass than PF.
5 If you're going to dispute someone facts, have the stones to put your name on your comment. Eunuch!
6. Deadspin is no fan of ESPN. Will Leitsh has a book forthcoming (sorry to use more than a 2 syllable word, get mommy to look it up for you) about the so-called "worldwide leader".
7. The facts are straight, unlike you. And when calling someone an I-D-I-O-T, you might want to spell it correctly! "idoit", that takes REAL talent!
6 months ago
I think it was a good article that stated things fairly well. Mr. Anonymous, you would not recognize a "fact" if it jumped up and bit you in your foul mouthed butt.
Your typing indicates you probably never won a spelling award. You obviously do not have a firm grasp
of The King's English......
6 months ago
Are blind or retarded?
The title gives you every indication of what your about to read.
And its a good read.
Dont invest money in the sinking ship of ESPiN.
The network has no future for many reasons.
They have very few likable or even credible personalities on staff.
They replay the same segments 12 times a day.
Thier best attribute is thier radio broadcast.
The fill all down time with Poker and Billiards which are games not sports.
As passion filled as fans are about thier teams and athletes ESPiN continues to burn thier viewers by attacking thier audience.
The fact is as a company trying to reach customers you dont want your product advertisement to come after a segment on why Petrino is a lying dog. It doesnt make buisness sense. Its gotten sloppy over there and the downfall of ESPN will be any new Sports News Channel that is run by young energetic people with fresh ideas.
6 months ago
Apparently it's not just the writers here, Mr ESPNymous: http://www.thestate.com/gamecocks/story/298162.html
6 months ago
You sir, are a nutjob.
6 months ago
Funny how none of Petrino's detractors who responded to this blog address the Rodriguez debacle.
Oh and anonymous, when calling someone an idiot, it would be wise to at least spell it right. Pot meet kettle.
6 months ago
"1. If you hate espn make it known fist sentence."
I guess the title was a little over your head, maybe the words were too big for you so we can cut you some slack.
"2. He took louisville's money left louisille.
He took falcon's money left falcons."
If it was about money, he wouldn't have taken the $2 million pay cut mentioned in the article. He also wanted to coach the last three games and then leave, but Blank told him to get out then if he was going to leave. Not that it would really help them, you know, it being mathematically impossible to reach the playoffs and all.
"3. He called out player's lack of commiment to team and organization. Saying the falcons should get rid of them. He left in the middle of the night leaving a note that said sorry. Not even 24 hours later doing the hogs chant on national tv."
Did you see the players actions on the night he left? They all hated Petrino to begin with, and cared a lot more about supporting good ol' Michael Vick than winning a game. Supporting a felon does not garner one much respect.
"4. Sailsbury said that. Get facts correct."
No, it was Forde. Probably because Forde used to work as a sports journalist for Louisville and hates Petrino for leaving. Salisbury was the one telling recruits not to go to UA.
6 months ago
You guys are totally missing the point of this article, which is that ESPN gives Petrino hell for leaving the Falcons, then turns around and praises Rich Rodriguez in the same breath. It's ludicrous, but their reporters have less and less credibility as the days go by anyway. There's no time left on the station apparently for strong, analytical reporting -- instead, it's become an entertainment business more in the mold of wrestling analysis. Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso, et. al. are a joke of a team...
6 months ago
Fuck you. But you probably fuck your hogs, that could mean your daughter, mama, or wife.
I live in east la. I would never work for whiteboys. They are bitchy like females. Just because I think you are wrong I work for espn. Do you believe in ufos to? Gamecocks, there name says it all.
Deadspinner 4 life, motherfucker.
Viva la raza.
MS13_sureno 4 life, try fucking with us
from 6 months ago
Dude, your vocabulary is as stunted as your reading ability. Get somebody to translate that for ya'.
from 6 months ago
Dude, your vocabulary is as stunted as your reading ability. Get somebody to translate that for ya'.
6 months ago
funny article
6 months ago
What?
6 months ago
Yeah, ESPN. I remember when they used to be a sports channel. Just like MTV used to play videos.
6 months ago
Hey MS13 Sureno.... I'm sure your gang affiliations are going to take you far in life. You'll probably live to the ripe old age of 28. As far as your statement "try fucking with us" I'm sure you'll take plenty of ass rapes in prison.
6 months ago
No, all you white boys take it in the ass. We run the prision. I won't make it pass 18, bitch.
6 months ago
No, all you white boys take it in the ass. We run the prision. I won't make it pass 18, bitch.
6 months ago
Michael Vick, is that you?
6 months ago
Fuck no, we do not fuck with them. We run this shit. Only do for the race.
6 months ago
Best writeup I have read in a while. Keep up the good work my man. Love to see you on espn 1 of these days. You'd be top of the list Roger. I can't stand espin right now.
6 months ago
Wow. This turned into a nice little jr high spat using the internet. LAUGHABLE!
To the article...nice read, and spot on. ESPiN does what it can to rile up viewers. Even ticked off hog fans still watch to see what they will say next. Let Petrino do his job on the field and people will have nothing to do but eat crow.
6 months ago
Infantile comments, for the most part. This site has little credibility.
6 months ago
Very good article. What would you expect from ESPiN? Blank and Home Depot pay a huge portion of their bills. they are not going to bad mouth them. It's all about the $$$. The fact that Herbstreit said on the radio that Mallett should transfer to AR under Petrino after Rodriguez was hired says a lot. Why don't they report how Rodriguez treated Mallett after he got there. In no uncertain terms, Mallett was basically told to leave. Like him or not the guy can coach. It's not his fault he inherited a team full of thugs. Who wants to deal with a bunch of overpaid prima donnas anyway? Petrino is a no nonsense, my way or the highway coach. You would think the Felons would be glad he's gone. If you believe Atlanta is such a good job to have, why did they get turned down by all their top candidates? Let's see how Mr. Smith does. He's already had former players of his say he's not the man for that job.
6 months ago
Thanks, Brent. I'm not sure the Blank/Home Depot thing is the reason. There are a lot more TVs in MI than in AR and WV combined IMO.
6 months ago
Hey Genius, MS-13 and Surenos are 2 different gangs. Way to prove that you are ignorant in a really funny way. MS-13 is an El Salvador based gang that has been on the news here in the states for the last couple of years, they do not run any prisons in the United States, but they are very frightening. The Surenos are non-jailed associates of the Mexican Mafia. They do run many prisons in California, but you clearly have no idea what I'm talking about so good luck in your future attempts to scare people with tough guy internet talk.
6 months ago
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=3151061&sportCat=ncf, anonymous wimp: here's your link to Pat Forde's column. If it doesn't work you can google Forde's name and get a working link to his ESPN.com work, scroll down until you see the article on Petrino. Maybe you can figure all that out.
6 months ago
gotta love the atlanta mick vick lovers . bunch of DA'S . I DON'T THINK HE HAS MOVED UP TO J.C PENNY . HE IS STILL IN THE GIRL SCOUTS HANDBOOK . every coach moves around from job to job . that is how you move up . a good article and a good observation about bobbie petrino ARKANSAS will have the last laugh and atlanta will still suck just like ANON.
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