Lynch pledges fresh start

[shelby]

Just got an email alert from WGR:

Dear Shelby, Bills RB Marshawn Lynch will talk to the Buffalo media this afternoon at 4 at One Bills Drive. Mike Schopp will play back his comments on WGR - Sports Radio 550 as soon as he finishes his press conference. In addition, we'll post the transcript at WGR550.com

[PH83]

Re: Lynch to meet the media today

Just blame it on "youth," that seems to be what all the athletes are doing these days anyway.

[patmoran2006]

Re: Lynch to meet the media today

He expects to get suspended, and an announcement should come in 10 days.

[shelby]

Re: Lynch to meet the media today

Bills running back Marshawn Lynch says he expects to be suspended by the NFL for his latest run-in with the law and he's gotten the message that the league "won't tolerate any more screw-ups" from him.Lynch held a 9-minute news conference with reporters on Wednesday, a day after he met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in New York. The meeting was part of the league's investigation into whether to discipline the Bills starting running back after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge in Los Angeles earlier this month.

http://www.examiner.com/a-1912190~Bills_RB_Lynch_expects_to_be_suspended_by_NFL.html

[The Spaz]

Lynch pledges fresh start

In his most genuine comments since his most recent run-in with the law in California, Bills running back Marshawn Lynch assured that he will no longer be making poor decisions that put him in compromising positions.

"I can only show you," said Lynch who said his future conduct will speak for him. "There won't be anything that I can say in words that will make you a believer. You'll just have to see for yourself. I feel with the incidents that I've had, I'm young, but I've grown from them. I've learned that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. And I see what those situations have put me, the organization and my family in."

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/lynch-pledges-fresh-start/0208d9bb-fcd9-45c2-ac67-9bcc3ab8af53

[Joe Fo Sho]

Re: Lynch pledges fresh start

http://www.buffalobills.com/media-lounge/videos/marshawn-lynch-meets-the-media/5c047168-8a4d-4805-921e-14e000beaf1f

Watch the whole thing if you're interested

[TacklingDummy]

Re: Lynch pledges fresh start

I'm tired of the "young" excuse. I was 20 something once, I didn't hang out with douche bags or put myself in bad situation.

Being young is not an excuse to be a friggin moron.

I lose more respect for Lynch for using such a lame excuse. He's only sorry he got caught.

[DynaPaul]

Re: Lynch pledges fresh start

Marshawn... you gotta cut yourself off from "Da Hood". No more hanging around with the losers from the old neighborhood. All they wanna do is sponge off your money and can only lead you into trouble.

[Romes]

Re: Lynch pledges fresh start

he actually seems sincere...

[OpIv37]

Re: Lynch pledges fresh start

he actually seems sincere...

just like he did last year when he ran that chick over?

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Lynch pledges fresh start

Whatever. Your an idiot until you prove otherwise.

[BAM]

Re: Lynch pledges fresh start

He's either very sincere or he's a good actor. He's handled this situation much better than that fiasco last year I'll give him that.

[Romes]

Re: Lynch pledges fresh start

just like he did last year when he ran that chick over?

last year he avoided the media and read a written statement.

[Commissioner]

Re: Lynch pledges fresh start

I'm tired of the "young" excuse. I was 20 something once, I didn't hang out with douche bags or put myself in bad situation.

Being young is not an excuse to be a friggin moron.

I lose more respect for Lynch for using such a lame excuse. He's only sorry he got caught.

Haha.... i think they referred to people like you at the end of the article.

[topher180]

Re: Lynch pledges fresh start

I'm tired of the "young" excuse. I was 20 something once, I didn't hang out with douche bags or put myself in bad situation.

Being young is not an excuse to be a friggin moron.

I lose more respect for Lynch for using such a lame excuse. He's only sorry he got caught.

I agree. We as people have to be responsible for our actions, and not every 20 something hits people with their vehicle or carries firearms. I realize that not every 24 year old is a multi-millionaire, but frankly that just means they have more responsibility. If you have the means, there's no reason you can't do your shady s*** behind closed doors if you must.

I do appreciate that he has enough sense to not make some long winded apology that no one will believe anyway. He will be judged by his actions and I hope he truly recognizes that.

This country loves redemption. People who are law abiding, productive citizens don't get recognized. Often the most press coverage and public empathy goes to those who have rose up, fallen, and rise again.

Bottom line, if this was John Wendling no one on this board would give a s*** if they threw the ol' book at him. He's a star, therefore it's relevant.