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JOESAM2002 04-27-2005 03:08 PM

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McPherson: from sinner to Saint
By D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER
Cox News Service
Monday, April 25, 2005
ATLANTA — Adrian McPherson's once promising football career is back on track.

The former Florida State quarterback, who ran into legal problems and was dismissed from the program, was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round (152nd overall) of the NFL draft Sunday.

"It's been a long journey, but today it all paid off," McPherson said from his home in Bradenton, Fla.

McPherson was Florida's Mr. Basketball and Mr. Football and backed up Chris Rix as a true freshman in 2001. McPherson was arrested in November 2002 on stolen check charges and was dismissed from the team. A few months later, he was charged with gambling on college and pro sports.

"I took a check," said McPherson, 21, who watched the draft with his parents, Floyd and Henrietta, and about 25 other family members. "As far as the gambling goes, I didn't gamble. I was with some guys who were gambling. It was kind of guilt by association.

"I told the Saints that I'm willing to put a clause in my contract that if the gambling ever came up, or if I was caught for gambling, that I would give back the money that I earned or whatever because that's not me."

Leigh Steinberg, McPherson's agent, went to great lengths to rehabilitate his client in the eyes of NFL teams. He had McPherson attend the Senior Bowl and Super Bowl to meet owners and team executives.

"We thought that the best way to deal with that was to be as absolutely forthright as possible," Steinberg said. "What happened, happened. It was an enormous hurdle to overcome."

After being dismissed from Florida State, McPherson went to Tennessee State but did not play. He eventually had to ply his wares in the Arena Football League for the now-defunct Indiana Firebirds under the tutelage of former NFL quarterback Steve DeBerg.

"He's got rare ability for the quarterback position," DeBerg said. "He's a special athlete."

DeBerg, who's currently an assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Storm in the AFL, had followed McPherson's career since high school. He visited with McPherson's parents several times before speaking with McPherson about playing in the AFL.

"He comes from a very good family," DeBerg said.

In the end, the 6-foot-3, 218-pound McPherson's immense physical talent was too much for the Saints to pass up.

"When the story of this draft is told in retrospect, Adrian McPherson will be seen to be the most gifted quarterback in this draft," Steinberg said.



saintswhodi 04-27-2005 03:51 PM

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Nice find.

FireVenturi 04-27-2005 05:55 PM

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I dont hear sully tryin to give back money!!!

WhoDat 04-27-2005 06:41 PM

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\"I told the Saints that I\'m willing to put a clause in my contract that if the gambling ever came up, or if I was caught for gambling, that I would give back the money that I earned or whatever because that\'s not me.\"
Not to minimize what AM is trying to do here, b/c I like the guy\'s attitude and his talent is intreging, but huh???

If I get caught cheating I\'ll give the money back? If he bet on football, he\'d have to give it back anyway. If he was betting on other things, then wah????


Not trying to knock the guy. but how about we just stick with the \"I didn\'t gamble and won\'t gamble\" line. It makes me more comfortable than then, \"if I gamble and you catch me, I\'ll give the money back.\"

I know AM is trying to do something in good faith, and I appreciate that, let\'s just say it won\'t ever come up again, OK McPherson?? :)

GumboBC 04-27-2005 06:49 PM

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WhoDat --

Speaking as A-Mac\'s attorney, I have advised my client to ammend his previous statement about gambling.

\" If I am ever \"convicted\" of gamlbing, then I will agree to return my salary back to the New Orleans Saints.\"

Anybody can accuse my client of anything , but they\'re going to have to prove it in court.
;)


Zulu--King 04-28-2005 12:44 AM

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I\'m roting for A-Mac, though I doubt he needs it.

That pact he proposed reminds me of the player I saw promising a playoff win, then said he would bet his house.\"It\'s paid for, and over a mil!!!\" Of course, they lost.

Would a public statement be a binding contract? Who would enforce that? :D

LKelley67 04-28-2005 08:11 AM

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in related news it is reported that Johnathan Sullivan purchased a Popeye\'s chicken franchise to be located in Griffin, Georgia.

dulplay 04-28-2005 08:52 AM

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Is the Popeye\'s thing true or just a joke? Need more Popeye\'s up this way

Zulu--King 04-28-2005 08:54 AM

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That\'s good news, since Hand opened a chicken joint right before he hit the highway. At least Sullen is preparing for life after football.

WhoDat 04-28-2005 11:08 AM

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Would a public statement be a binding contract? Who would enforce that?
Nope. It\'s missing that detrimental reliance component. Plus, the Restatements differentiate between opinion (or \"puffing\") and an assertion.

Sorry, can\'t get AMac on that one. :)

BrooksMustGo 04-28-2005 11:16 AM

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The public statement wouldn\'t be binding, but they can contract for whatever they want. McPherson could very easily include a \"bad boy\" clause in his contract if he\'d like.

ScottyRo 04-28-2005 11:20 AM

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I guarantee his agent flipped put when he heard A-mac say that.

WD, Your contracts professor would be proud! ;)

WhoDat 04-28-2005 11:31 AM

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Thanks Scotty!! LOL

BooBirdSaint 04-28-2005 12:34 PM

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I don\'t like it one bit... Are the Saints the offical work release program for all the nations foodball offenders? For the last few seasons everytime I walk into the Superdome on Sunday I feel like the program should read more like a rap sheet then stat sheet... And when the music start up I wince at the thought that at any minute \"Bad Boys. Bad Boys...\" is gonna be the next song played on the PA. Enough already.

GumboBC 04-28-2005 02:15 PM

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If you\'re going to take a chance, take a chance on \"raw\" athleticism.

You don\'t take a chance on whether someone might be a great \"leader\". Or whether someone is a high \"character\" guy.

You take a chance on a kid who has a world of talent and you hope it pays off?


saintswhodi 04-28-2005 02:26 PM

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I don\'t like it one bit... Are the Saints the offical work release program for all the nations foodball offenders? For the last few seasons everytime I walk into the Superdome on Sunday I feel like the program should read more like a rap sheet then stat sheet... And when the music start up I wince at the thought that at any minute \"Bad Boys. Bad Boys...\" is gonna be the next song played on the PA. Enough already.
Who else that was on the Saints team outside of Albert Connel is a criminal? I mean Sullivan is a thief, but he is stealing it legally, albeit amorally. I know had I got caught for some things I did 10 years ago when I was just 20 years old, I would have done some jail time too. I am all for bashing the team, but let\'s choose the right reasons. Anyone else on the team been to jail?

[Edited on 28/4/2005 by saintswhodi]

GumboBC 04-28-2005 02:35 PM

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I am all for bashing the team, but let\'s choose the right reasons.
Okay ... I just canNOT resist ...

Do we bash a player for smiling after he makes a mistake?

I think I\'ve heard you do that. I\'m quite sure of it, in fact.

Do you think Brooks\' is smiling because he doesn\'t care?

Hmmmmmmmmmmm?

saintswhodi 04-28-2005 02:39 PM

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Um, yes. when that player REPEATEDLY makes stupid mistakes, and REPEATEDLY smiles after those stupid mistakes, you are damn right it\'s a good reason to bash him. When a player is on camera in front of a national audience clapping his hands and smiling after his team just lost the lead, yes that is a good reason. When Peyton Manning is ringing 6 TDs on national TV in front of your home audience and the camera catches you ont he sideline cracking a joke with a backup player, yes that is a good reason. Need more?

GumboBC 04-28-2005 02:43 PM

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Um, yes. when that player REPEATEDLY makes stupid mistakes, and REPEATEDLY smiles after those stupid mistakes, you are damn right it\'s a good reason to bash him. When a player is on camera in front of a national audience clapping his hands and smiling after his team just lost the lead, yes that is a good reason. When Peyton Manning is ringing 6 TDs on national TV in front of your home audience and the camera catches you ont he sideline cracking a joke with a backup player, yes that is a good reason. Need more?
Yeah, I need more, saintwhodi.

What does it mean when Brooks is \"smiling\" or cracking a joke?

Does it mean he doesn\'t care? What does it mean?

Remember, you made this statement:

Quote:

I am all for bashing the team, but let\'s choose the right reasons.
Are you sure Brooks is \"smiling\" for the wrong reason? And are you sure you\'re bashing him for the right reason?

Just asking some honest questions.

I have a hard time believing Brooks is smiling because he doesn\'t care if he made a mistake or not. And I think he cares if the Saints win or not.

????

[Edited on 28/4/2005 by GumboBC]

Danno 04-28-2005 02:44 PM

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Quote:

I don\'t like it one bit... Are the Saints the offical work release program for all the nations foodball offenders? For the last few seasons everytime I walk into the Superdome on Sunday I feel like the program should read more like a rap sheet then stat sheet... And when the music start up I wince at the thought that at any minute \"Bad Boys. Bad Boys...\" is gonna be the next song played on the PA. Enough already.
Which players are you referring to?
I can\'t recall one player that fits your description.
Bentley maybe? He had a locker room fight and broke some guys nose, but they settled out of court.

Maybe the NFL in general? Sounds more like the NBA maybe.

Maybe thats our problem. Not enough criminals on this team.

saintswhodi 04-28-2005 02:53 PM

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I agree with your question as well Danno, that\'s what I was curious about. What players is he referring to?

Gumbo, yes I do believe Brooks smiles cause he does not care. You know why? Cause he said he is a great QB on a struggling team. You know what that tells me? He doesn\'t care how many mistakes he makes, the team is below him. If he throwns an INT, he probably feels it\'s someone else\'s fault, as you do. If he fumbles when noone touches him, he probably feels it is someone else\'s fault as you do. When he throw the ball in the dirt, he probably feels it\'s someone else\'s fault as you do. If not for this \"struggling team,\" he probably feels he would have Peyton Manning\'s numbers and be talked about for the Hall of Fame, as you do. So when a player who ALWAYS smiles after stupid mistakes fancies themself a great QB on a struggling team, you bet your arse that makes me feel like he doesn\'t care and I have every right to be pissed at him for it, cause I do care.

And let\'s not forget about false love. If I felt a team was giving me false love to such a degree I had to express it in the media, why would I give a flip if they won or lost cause of my mistakes? Yup, damn good reason not to like it.
[Edited on 28/4/2005 by saintswhodi]

[Edited on 28/4/2005 by saintswhodi]

GumboBC 04-28-2005 02:56 PM

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whodi --

Okay .. that\'s cool. Just had to ask the questions...

saintswhodi 04-28-2005 03:03 PM

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Glad my reasons are to your satisfaction. By the way. nice find on that Mike D post. If it\'s true, you made my day.


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