Steelers vs. Cardinals. ummm :::Pause::: who? Who plays for them, ok I know about Ben Roethlisberger, everybody knows the Quarterback but whose the star on the Cardinals… crickets? Where’s the history, the rivalry, the compelling off the field stories that will hold us all captive in the 2 weeks before the big game?
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DWade, Divorce & STD’s!
January 17th, 2009 
Jill Happy 27th Birthday Dwyane Wade! Dwyane is still riding the high of an electrifying performance at this summer’s Olympics, the Heat have bounced back from last season’s 15- 67 season. He’s the league’s #1 scorer, an MVP candidate and endorsement dynamo.
DWade married young and is currently going through a divorce from his high school sweetheart Siohvaughn, mother of his two young sons. They married while still in college. Divorce stats are high for the population in general but, I’m sure if a study was done on professional athletes, those numbers would be even higher.
Dwyane & Siohvaughn’s divorce took a nasty and public turn yesterday as news was released from Siohvaughn’s camp that not only did Dwyane initiated the divorce proceedings, she is alleging he abandoned his family, his youngest son Zion (1) doesn’t know him, he’s cut her off financially and that he’s given her an STD from his various affairs throughout their 7 year marriage (she wants all the names). WOW! Now I may lose some of my females with my next comments but… Siohvaughn is wrong! I’m not excusing Dwyane’s actions but, I wonder at what point she realized that he was no longer the man she married. It couldn’t be when he served her with the divorce papers. How many times did she ignore clear signs? Perhaps even get caught up herself in “The Life”? I know, its her husband and I’m quite certain she truly loves (ed) him, if you know their story, they’ve been through so much. But you know what, sometimes we as women would be better served to think like men. Generally speaking in relationships men seem to stand their ground and demand more. Its in our nature to forgive, to nurture, to be that “Down ass chick”.
With this public bashing of Dwyane, I’m sure its coming from a place of hurt that Siovaughn would subject herself to public ridicule by issuing that release. I know in 2009 no topic is sacred and everything is handled via the media. However at some point, your self worth should outweigh the big payback
Darius Miles and the Portland Trailblazers
January 13th, 2009 Jill In today’s sports climate, the media spends a great deal of time discussing how today’s athletes are over paid, coddled malcontents. Locker room cancers who show no loyalty to the teams who’ve fattened their bank accounts and little regard for the fans who shell out tons of money to support the athlete.
Last week a story broke about a unique situation with the Portland Trailblazers and their former Small Forward Darius Miles. D Miles injured his knee, had surgery (and a bunch of off court situations) that ultimately led to him being deemed medically unable to play a was subsequently waived. The remainder of his 6 year 48 million dollar deal was to be paid by insurance and removed from the Blazers payroll. Fast forward to now. Darius continued to rehab his knee in order to attempt a come back. The catch 22 for the blazers was that if he successfully made a return to the court, Portland would be back on the hook for the $18 million left on his contract.
:::Pause::: I just want you to stop and think about all the things $18 million could do for ME! Shoes, clothes, bags, property diversified investment portfolios… YES!
D Miles signed with Boston in pre season but was waived, he played in 6 pre season games. In December, The Memphis Grizzlies picked him but waived him prior to the Jan. 10th deadline for all contracts to be guaranteed for the remainder of the season. He appeared in 2 games for them and also served a 10 game suspension for violating the leagues anti drug policy (for taking a weight loss drug banned. NBA’ers worry about weight too) 10 games was the magic number for D Miles contract to go BACK on the Blazers books. as of last week, Darius was at 8. So what do the Blazers do, they issue a memo to the 29 other teams threatening them with litigation if they sign Darius with the sole intent on destroying the Blazers cap space.
Stop…
Are they INSANE! Let’s start of with how can the prove that a team doesn’t have a legit interest in D Miles. What right do they have to try to block his opportunity to pursue his career. And then to be so brazen as to send out e threats to the other league GM’s and owners. The audacity. As much as said about athletes behaviors, the front office is oft times just as out of line. Where is their professionalism. Isn’t this another example of the cost of doing business? Or is that thought process only valid when the organization is speaking out about a transaction made that isn’t in the players best interest. Even LeBron James fell victim to this a few months ago when he made the statement that in 2010 when he’s a free agent, he’ll make the best decision for him and his family. When it comes to the business of sports, why is it disloyal for the athlete to look out for his best interest but “business” when a team looks out for theirs.
Charles Barkley & TNT
January 11th, 2009 Jill I’m sure you’ve heard about Charles Barkley’s DUI arrest and the reasons he ran the stop sign that caused the police to pull him over. For those that don’t, a quick recap:
In the early morning hours of Dec. 31st, Barkley ran a stop sign, and was pulled over. He refused a breathalizer. He informed the arresting officer that he ran the stop sign because he was in a hurry to pick up his female companion who had previously given him “the best blow job of his life”
:::Pause::: Former NBA player is JUST now getting the best head of his life!!! Head so incredible he couldn’t STOP!!! I’ll have to address that topic in a separate blog because THAT is worthy of discussion but I digress
Late last week it was announced that Chuck’s blood alcohol level was double the legal limit and would be taking a “leave of absence” from his broadcast duties at TNT. Usually in these type of situations some sort of stint in rehab isn’t to far behind.
My question is this, do you think that this formula for retribution of public personalities in trouble truly helps. Don’t get me wrong I’m a firm believer in the benefits of rehab. However it seems in a great deal of these situations it’s a band aid to a problem that MAY not exist but is the PC way of handling embarrassing situations (think back to Isaiah Washington & TR Knight’s Grey’s Anatomy situation). Driving while intoxicated is obviously dangerous but is it fair to assume a person needs therapy for a one time incident? Is “therapy” the only way to retain public support?
