Fleur-de-Links - Sept. 14th: John Carney Says Don't Worry About Hartley and Reggie Forfeits his Heisman Trophy
by David "Satch" Kelly on Sep 14, 2010 4:30 PM CDT
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PrintJust when I was about to proclaim this to be a slow Saints news day, Reggie Bush announces that he is forfeiting his 2005 Heisman Trophy. Jeff Duncan says he did this because he was most likely about to have it taken away from him by the Heisman Trophy Trust. This news saddens me.
In other less saddening news, Brian Alee-Walsh takes his (and many Saints fans') concerns over Garrett Hartley's two missed field goal attempts in the Vikings game to veteran John Carney and is essentially told to calm the f*** down. Plus, former Saint Derland Moore gets a high school football field named after him. More after the jump.
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jeffduncantp Reggie Bush just issued a statement through the #Saints that he plans to forfeit the 2005 Heisman Trophy
jeffduncantp Bush: "I will forever appreciate the honor bestowed upon me as a winner of the Heisman. While this decision is heart-breaking, ... (contd.)
jeffduncantp .Bush (cntd) ... I find solace in knowing that the award was made possible by the support & love of so many. ..."
jeffduncantp Bush (contd.): "...Those are gifts that can never be taken away."
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REGGIE FORFEITS THE 2005 HEISMAN TROPHY:
Statement from Reggie Bush Regarding Heisman Trophy
It is for these reasons that I have made the difficult decision to forfeit my title as Heisman winner of 2005. The persistent media speculation regarding allegations dating back to my years at USC has been both painful and distracting. In no way should the storm around these allegations reflect in any way on the dignity of this award, nor on any other institutions or individuals. Nor should it distract from outstanding performances and hard-earned achievements either in the past, present or future.
Bush says some gifts last forever - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Yep, give the Heisman Trust folks their trophy back and try to move forward. That’s the best thing Bush can do right now. I’m not condoning his actions that got the University of Southern California in trouble and led to this latest move. But they were ancient history.
Reggie Bush decides to forfeit 2005 Heisman Trophy - ESPN Los Angeles
Reggie Bush has decided to forfeit his 2005 Heisman.
GARRETT HARTLEY:
Former New Orleans Saints kicker John Carney calls Garrett Hartley's misses "blip on the radar"
"This is just a blip in the radar and it’ll pass by quickly I believe,’’ Carney said when reached Tuesday at his home in San Diego. "He’s very solid in his approach to kicking. He’s very solid in his mechanics. He’s an aggressive kicker. I have extreme confidence that he’ll have a great season in 2010 for the New Orleans Saints.’’
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For young kicker Garret Hartley his NFL career has not come easy. Undrafted out of the University of Oklahoma in 2008 Hartley was picked up by the Denver
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Poplar Bluff High names field after former Saints defensive lineman Derland Moore
From 1963 through 1968, Derland Moore was a football player who eventually became a star for the Poplar Bluff Mules in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. 42 years later, the school has not forgotten. The former New Orleans Saints defensive lineman will have the football field at Poplar Bluff named after him at a ceremony on October 8.
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Saints back at #1 in the ESPN power rankings
What a crock. Until we lose a regular season game, we are #1 and no one can prove otherwise.
"Never interrupt your enemy when he's making a mistake." -- Napoleon Bonaparte
Thanks for making me laugh Satch
In other less saddening news, Brian Alee-Walsh takes his (and many Saints fans’) concerns over Garrett Hartley’s two missed field goal attempts in the Vikings game to veteran John Carney and is essentially told to calm the f*** down. Plus, former Saint Derland Moore gets a high school football field named after him. More after the jump.
That had me laugh haha. Thanks again, Satch
Btw, John Clayton must be the worst football "expert" ever
The dude has seriously got a vendetta against the Saints. He absolutely hates putting the Saints #1 in his rankings
Mother F*******?
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by Dave Cariello on Sep 14, 2010 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
As far as Reggie giving up his Heisman
I could not care less. Crap comes back to haunt people of all walks of life in any field… it’s called Karma. My name is Earl… I mean,… nevermind. Whether he deserved to win it is less of an issue to me. I know I may be in the minority here, but as usual I don’t care.
I should've
posted this on the other page where everyone was discussing the trophy issue. (shrugs shoulders)
Why, exactly, does Reggie have to hand over his Heisman?
If he says he’s going to keep it, what are they going to do – send a group of ninjas to break into his house and take it?
He’s embarrassed himself and his alma mater enough already. I wish they’d give it a rest.
Yeah I'm sick and tired of it too.
It’s all political bullshit! Stealing a Heismann trophy should be a felony. Oh wait! White collar criminals are allowed to do that.
Well, why do we have to wait to the end of an article to see the important stuff?
"In reality, this actually is the second season that Garrett has been kicking with Thomas Morstead as his holder,’’ Carney said. "That sounds contradictory, but when Garrett came back to the Saints during the season last year, he only kicked with Thomas Morstead as his holder for two months while he was inactive.
Anyone else heard this before?
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