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For Jayson Williams, Idle Time and Money Is a Recipe For Disaster
On January - 6 - 2010
Former NBA player Jayson Williams is back in the limelight.
Unfortunately for Williams, it is due to another notch on his belt of legal woes.
Early Tuesday morning, Williams drove his SUV into a tree off of a Manhattan road, and was later charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).
Since the notorious incident at his New Jersey home in February of 2002, Williams has had three run ins with the law, all of which have occurred since April of 2009.
He was tasered by NYPD officers in his hotel room in April of 2009, because of violent and suicidal behavior, along with the fact he was ...
Athletes: You Are Placed on a Pedestal, Now Act Like It!
On January - 4 - 2010
If 2009 taught us anything, we learned that more and more athletes continue to make decisions which jeopardize their careers and their image to the public.
For years we, as fans, have seen many promising athletes make decisions that affect the rest of their lives, and all of these decisions could be easily avoided.
Some of the eyebrow raising incidents of 2009 include:
· Most recently, we had two teammates pull guns on each other in their very own team locker room. If I was a part of the Washington Wizards organization, I would be looking for a way out.
· Three Tennessee football players were charged ...
Everyone Has Experienced Lows, The Climb Back Up Is What Defines You
On August - 18 - 2009
Everyone has gotten to a point in life where they hit rock bottom. Some worse than others, yet everyone has a low point in their life.
No matter who you are, there comes a time when you lose someone or something that you truly love. There is no denying this moment. It may blindside you, or you may see it coming a mile away. Regardless, you will still feel the pain upon its arrival.
We see this in the world of sports every year, a player who hits rock bottom and goes through a tremendous deal of strife.
Most recently, we have seen Josh ...