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Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner was charged with driving under the influence and speeding Tuesday morning, just hours after his team beat the Denver Broncos on Monday night.
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I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?"
"Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet.
You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times."
It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach.
He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
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Fantasy owners everywhere are shaking...I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?"
"Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet.
You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times."
It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach.
He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
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Re: Michael Turner charged with DUI/Speeding
He's my RB-4.
Life will go on. He's a minimal yardage guy who might snake a TD or two, if you're lucky.
I was hoping to dangle him as trade bait to somebody desperate for RB help.
But alas, this DUI has foiled my plans.
Also, if you're a millionaire, what are you doing driving home drunk?
Get a cab, dude.
If I was worth that kind of coin, I'd buy a golden limo chauffeured by Fonzworth Bentley himself.Disclaimer: The sentiment expressed in this post is strictly for entertainment purposes only.Comment
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This will not affect Turner at all this season. By the time the case makes its way through the court system, the season will be over.Originally posted by JoeMama View PostComment
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Too much celebrating.
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Youngish person working in show biz with pockets full of jingle whooping it up. Sounds like 95% of Hollywood. But he won't have the Beverly Hills judiciary to smooth the road like for Charlie Sheen, Lindsey Lohan, Alec Baldwin, etc etc etc.Originally posted by MitchMurrayDowntown View Post
Life is so unfair.Fiat justitia ruat caelum. Noli timere. Laus Deo.Comment
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If I were an athlete I would not drink in season (well technically I wouldn't at all but I'm a twisted individual).
I think if you could craft a team of professionals with that mindset (ala Ray Lewis or Arian Foster) you're chances of winning consistently would dramatically increase. I also think that my prior statement alone should encourage it more if we are to assume winning is important to the player.Comment
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Even though people shouldn't I can see why average people will drive home after drinking since it costs so much for a cab or in small towns like I live there are no such things as cabs. Just about everyone has driven home when they shouldn't have.
When you are making millions a year I just can't believe most of these guys still choose to drive when going out to party. If you're going to make that choice at least don't be stupid about it and drive 30mph over the speed limit in the process. Most reasonable people who are driving home will put the cruise control on and make sure they make a complete stop everywhere to ensure they don't get pulled over for a traffic violation while they have been drinking.
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Arian Foster is getting so much heat for going vegan.Originally posted by Mouldsie View Post
He looks fine to me though.Disclaimer: The sentiment expressed in this post is strictly for entertainment purposes only.Comment
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I think his timing was poor, unless he already did it before he announced it (usually you will lose some weight then gain it back people say). Hasn't hurt him though I agree. I wonder what supplements he uses if any. I would have to think he's taking a lot of amino acids to keep his muscle mass, especially in season.
As I wondered in another thread, I want to know how the body produces cholesterol and subsequent hormones on a vegan diet. I know it can, I don't know the process or efficacy. Any biology peeps?
And Ray Lewis looks fine with his more omnivorous/mediteranean style of eating as well.Last edited by Mouldsie; 09-19-2012, 12:24 AM.Comment
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The amount of protein that humans need daily is grossly overrated.Originally posted by Mouldsie View Post
You can meet your nutrition needs without meat easily.Disclaimer: The sentiment expressed in this post is strictly for entertainment purposes only.Comment
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To live I agree.... but being a high level strength athlete is a different story IMO and personal experience.Originally posted by JoeMama View Post
When I load my diet with extra BCAA's/Leucine/AA's I notice a difference.
Tony Gonzalez agrees.Comment
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You don't need that much l-lysine.Originally posted by Mouldsie View PostDisclaimer: The sentiment expressed in this post is strictly for entertainment purposes only.Comment
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No that I want to derail this compelling Michael Turner thread.... Leucine and Lysine are different compounds. You dont need a lot of either one. Need and optimal are also entirely different.
You only need 400 iu of Vitamin D a day but to avoid the negative effects of winter in Buffalo 5,000 iu is often needed. You wont die without it, but you'll feel/perform much better with it.
If you are getting enough calories in other forms that the positive effects of these supplements decreases but it not eliminated. As a professional athlete, you want any edge you can get.... and I'm fine with that as long as it's not in the form of a needle.Comment
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Lohan's ride is about as smooth as James Dean's last PCH drive.Originally posted by stuckincincy View PostComment
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