LJ's "apology"

[L.A. Chieffan]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

It doesn't matter what he says.

It's over.

IT'S OVER, JOHNNY!

Back there I could fly a gunship, I could drive a tank, I was in charge of million dollar equipment, back here I can't even hold a job BEING A RUNNINGBACK!

[Sure-Oz]

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/27/chie...-indefinitely/

News
Chiefs suspend Johnson indefinitely

Posted: October 27th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Kansas City Chiefs, Larry Johnson, Todd Haley

The Kansas City Chiefs suspended RB Larry Johnson indefinitely on Tuesday, saying they are continuing to investigate his recent comments in which he reportedly belittled coach Todd Haley via Twitter and reportedly used gay slurs addressing media in the locker room. Johnson has been barred from practicing with the team or participating in team activities, with no timetable given for his return.

Haley is expected to address the situation surrounding Johnson during a news conference Tuesday, which is scheduled for 2:40 p.m. ET. That news conference can be seen live on NFL Network.

The Chiefs released a statement Tuesday announcing the decision on Johnson.

“The Kansas City Chiefs and the National Football League are continuing to investigate the alleged comments made by Larry Johnson,” the statement read. “Until that review is complete, the Chiefs have instructed Larry to refrain from practicing with the Chiefs or participating in other team activities. A decision regarding Larry’s status will be made once the investigation has concluded.”

Johnson released an apology of his own Tuesday through his representatives.

“First of all, I want to apologize to the fans of the Kansas City Chiefs and the rest of the NFL, Commissioner Goodell, the Chiefs organization, Coach Todd Haley, his staff, and my teammates for the words I used yesterday,” the statement read. ”I regret my actions. The words were used by me in frustration, and they were not appropriate.

“I did not intend to offend anyone, but that is no excuse for what I said. I also want to apologize to all the kids who view athletes as role models. I was not a good role model yesterday and hopefully I can become a better role model. We all make mistakes, and the challenge is to learn from them.

“I will do my best to learn from this one as I move toward becoming a better person, teammate, and member of the Kansas City Chiefs team and community.”

[Gonzo]

Ok gang...

I would think they could suspend him for the year for conduct, wouldn't you guys?

Would that free up a roster spot or not?

I am not really clear on the rules.

[KC Dan]

Say hello to TFG and goodbye. Try not to run up the butt of a large woman at Walmart during your offtime when the next aisle is wide-open.

[CosmicPal]

EDIT: Here is the entire text:

"First of all, I want to apologize to the fans of the Kansas City Chiefs and the rest of the NFL, Commissioner Goodell, the Chiefs organization, Coach Todd Haley, his staff, and my teammates for the words I used yesterday. I regret my actions. The words were used by me in frustration, and they were not appropriate. I did not intend to offend anyone, but that is no excuse for what I said.

"I also want to apologize to all the kids who view athletes as role models. I was not a good role model yesterday and hopefully I can become a better role model. We all make mistakes, and the challenge is to learn from them. I will do my best to learn from this one as I move toward becoming a better person, teammate, and member of the Kansas City Chiefs team and community."

I can assure you HE didn't say that- his agent had a writer write it all down for him and he repeated it. If Larry Johnson offered an apology it would've been an ignorant rant filled with racist slurs and F-bombs defending his actions.

fuck Larry! I'm sick of his bullsh*t and he can be raped by a water buffalo for all I care. Good fucking riddance you asshat. What a disgrace to the Chiefs and the sport he is.

[CoMoChief]

This is ****ing stupid. There shouldnt be a ****ing PC over this.

There's this thing called locker room speak. Ever heard of it? Racial slurs, jokes, gay bashing, faqqot jokes, all kinds of shit is said. Me and my friends call eachother faqqots ,queers, pussies etc all the time. This is just guy speak. If you're in a locker room, out on the golf course etc youre gonna hear this kinda shit. BFD. I can guarantee you N-bombs, F bombs and all kinds of shit is said on the football field during the game. Shit sometimes you can barely hear it slip out on the TV, then it immediately gets muted.

Then uh ooh,.....the queen organizations rally up and demand action because someone of celebrity statute/pro athlete called someone a faqqot. Boo ****ing hoooo. This wouldn't even be an issue 20-30 yrs ago. There's one thing to disgrace someone because the color of their skin/race. I get that. It's another to make fun of men for boning other men (LOL while typing that part).

[kstater]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Ignorant rambling.

Dumbass

[CoMoChief]

Originally Posted by kstater

Dumbass

Pussy

[Coach]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

This is ****ing stupid. There shouldnt be a ****ing PC over this.

There's this thing called locker room speak. Ever heard of it? Racial slurs, jokes, gay bashing, faqqot jokes, all kinds of shit is said. Me and my friends call eachother faqqots ,queers, pussies etc all the time. This is just guy speak. If you're in a locker room, out on the golf course etc youre gonna hear this kinda shit. BFD. I can guarantee you N-bombs, F bombs and all kinds of shit is said on the football field during the game. Shit sometimes you can barely hear it slip out on the TV, then it immediately gets muted.

Then uh ooh,.....the queen organizations rally up and demand action because someone of celebrity statute/pro athlete called someone a faqqot. Boo ****ing hoooo. This wouldn't even be an issue 20-30 yrs ago. There's one thing to disgrace someone because the color of their skin/race. I get that. It's another to make fun of men for boning other men (LOL while typing that part).

There's this thing called being a professional. It's obvious to me that you have no idea how to conduct yourself professionally, especially with several comments coming out from you lately.

Larry Johnson is being paid to be a professional. He is privileged to be able to play in the NFL, one of the greatest and most important profession in the world. He has the responsibility to uphold the standards that is asked out of him, and that's no different than any other players or coaches in the NFL.

There's enough criticism at every level across the country that players cannot afford to operate any other way than with honesty and integrity. That's their jobs. If they can't do this, then they shouldn't be playing.

Honestly, I don't care what Larry Johnson does during his free time, as long as he doesn't do anything stupid or making comments that is considered inappropriate. But Larry Johnson choose to use poor choice of words, and he's not one bit sorry of it, you and I know that.

What Larry did is a disgrace. Whatever he does or say, he represent the team, no different from the other guys who wear the Chiefs jersey. And right now, he's embarrasing this football team.

[Chief Pote]

Originally Posted by Coach

one of the greatest and most important profession in the world

Are you ****ing kidding me? Think before you type please.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by ChiefPote

Are you ****ing kidding me? Think before you type please.

You don't think any other guys on this board would trade in their lifestyle for millions of dollars and only have to practice and play a game on Sunday (or Mondays)?

I'd advise you to think before posting.

[Chief Pote]

Originally Posted by Coach

You don't think any other guys on this board would trade in their lifestyle for millions of dollars and only have to practice and play a game on Sunday (or Mondays)?

I'd advise you to think before posting.

I'm sure many would...however I would not categorize football as an "important" profession. I would categorize it as entertainment.

[CoMoChief]

Originally Posted by Coach

There's this thing called being a professional. It's obvious to me that you have no idea how to conduct yourself professionally, especially with several comments coming out from you lately.

Larry Johnson is being paid to be a professional. He is privileged to be able to play in the NFL, one of the greatest and most important profession in the world. He has the responsibility to uphold the standards that is asked out of him, and that's no different than any other players or coaches in the NFL.

There's enough criticism at every level across the country that players cannot afford to operate any other way than with honesty and integrity. That's their jobs. If they can't do this, then they shouldn't be playing.

Honestly, I don't care what Larry Johnson does during his free time, as long as he doesn't do anything stupid or making comments that is considered inappropriate. But Larry Johnson choose to use poor choice of words, and he's not one bit sorry of it, you and I know that.

What Larry did is a disgrace. Whatever he does or say, he represent the team, no different from the other guys who wear the Chiefs jersey. And right now, he's embarrasing this football team.

Football is a ****ing G-A-M-E, dumbass. A GAME......if you want to simply put it. Is it a privilege? Sure it is. I wish I could get millions to sit at home and shoot hoops all ****ing day.

To call it the greatest profession in the world means you don't know what the hell you're talking about. There are murders playing this league. Dog killers, and other drug addicts that play in this league. LJ calls someone a faqqot and then the whole sky falls.

Big deal, you know what kinda shit is said on the ****ing sidelines of an NFL game. Shit Todd Haley?!?!?!?! Gunther?!?!?!? Players out on the field talking shit? You kidding me? A game? The worlds greatest profession?

[kstater]

Originally Posted by IgnorantChief

Football is a ****ing G-A-M-E, dumbass. A GAME......if you want to simply put it. Is it a privilege? Sure it is. I wish I could get millions to sit at home and shoot hoops all ****ing day.

The NFL is a multi-billion dollar business.

[CoMoChief]

Originally Posted by kstater

The NFL is a multi-billion dollar business.

Still a game. Not DR, a scientists, FBI agent, whatever job profession is considered in high regards.

Football is a game, and entertainment venue for fans. NOTHING MORE, the amount of money it makes still doesn't take away from that fact.