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45. Great post

Sun Apr 27, 2014, 05:12 PM

Apr 2014

Something like 53% of NFL players are broke/out of football money three years out of the league. That includes, I think, even "camp arms" and people signed as free agents who float around the league under various scenarios

That being said, without collective bargaining, most players would need off season jobs like Green Bay Packers in the 60's doing spokesman jobs or Hank Aaron making more money on "Home Run Derby" than from his baseball contract.

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***JUST NOW*** --LA Clippers entire team dumped their warmup shirts at mid-court just now [View all] underpants Apr 2014 OP

Wow! Egnever Apr 2014 #1

Good for them! Arugula Latte Apr 2014 #2

ha! bigtree Apr 2014 #3

"Clippers" might be the home uniforn and "Los Angeles" is their away uniform Brother Buzz Apr 2014 #4

Okay I see below that those are the away uniforms underpants Apr 2014 #7

I was applying baseball protocol Brother Buzz Apr 2014 #19

Generally yes but there are exceptions underpants Apr 2014 #34

Their standard away jerseys say "Los Angeles" on the chest, the home jerseys say "Clippers". eom tarheelsunc Apr 2014 #5

Thanks underpants Apr 2014 #8

Wow. But the cynic in me says let's see how long it lasts quinnox Apr 2014 #6

How long what lasts? bluedigger Apr 2014 #10

I guess I'm cynical about this so called protest. These guys have a lot to lose. quinnox Apr 2014 #16

I don't think they should toss out their hard work because of one jerk Heather MC Apr 2014 #59

that would make them mahers... pc nazi's, correct? cause we want to stay consistent. nt seabeyond Apr 2014 #12

WTF? quinnox Apr 2014 #14

wtf what? seabeyond Apr 2014 #20

Here is a pic of some scary vampires from the show Dr. Who, just because I'm not sure quinnox Apr 2014 #23

wow... too clever in insulting me personally?, quinnox? seabeyond Apr 2014 #26

Not a Dr. Who fan? quinnox Apr 2014 #28

My wife wants me to build her one of those, seriously snooper2 Apr 2014 #90

Seconded. Honestly seabeyond, WTF? AverageJoe90 Apr 2014 #85

Serious question: What are you talking about? nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2014 #54

seriuos answer. he made an OP cheering maher calling liberal left "pc nazis". seabeyond Apr 2014 #57

People get defensive about city name sports teams. AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #82

Jesus, get a grip. Your Maher comparison posts are getting pretty far out. HERVEPA Apr 2014 #62

jesus... wtf? hey, you support maher. you support people not speaking out. that is your choice. seabeyond Apr 2014 #63

I did. The issue was the ludicrous placement of Maher in this conversation, HERVEPA Apr 2014 #65

i disagree. nt seabeyond Apr 2014 #67

I understand. HERVEPA Apr 2014 #69

For a minute, I thought Bill Maher had defended Donald Sterling ProudToBeBlueInRhody Apr 2014 #70

There is a parallel relevance between the two concepts. LanternWaste Apr 2014 #88

One relates to the comments of a comedian, one does not. HERVEPA Apr 2014 #89

# 99Forever Apr 2014 #68

Donald Bedford Forrest down there can't just go out and fire his whole team jmowreader Apr 2014 #21

The NBA organization won't allow this to go on very long. randome Apr 2014 #35

You know...that's some bullshit right there, I'm sorry to say. A HERETIC I AM Apr 2014 #37

Ok, let's cry for these guys, then. quinnox Apr 2014 #39

Oh, for fucks sake. A HERETIC I AM Apr 2014 #41

Hmm, ok. Well, let's just say that I have noticed quinnox Apr 2014 #43

Yeah. That's me. Rich beyond your wildest dreams. A HERETIC I AM Apr 2014 #50

Fine. I think I have wasted too much time on DU today quinnox Apr 2014 #55

I've used "A HERETIC I AM" as an online handle since 1998.... A HERETIC I AM Apr 2014 #58

What price, racism, then? randome Apr 2014 #48

Um, no one is defending racism quinnox Apr 2014 #49

I only mean that income should be irrelevant to a legitimate protest. randome Apr 2014 #64

Well, you're shitting on them for making a demonstration against it. Scootaloo Apr 2014 #71

This. Thank you. Skidmore Apr 2014 #51

Great post underpants Apr 2014 #45

Thanks, and - Exactly A HERETIC I AM Apr 2014 #56

They also have the athletic skills for which they are paid top dollar! YOHABLO Apr 2014 #66

They're looking half-hearted. nt greyl Apr 2014 #9

good for them. i just heard about this, and felt the team just could not stomach this. without seabeyond Apr 2014 #11

Link with gif... ScreamingMeemie Apr 2014 #13

thank you. for the link and pictures. nt seabeyond Apr 2014 #22

The bench are still in their red long sleeve under-warmup shirts underpants Apr 2014 #25

Looks like their playing in Oakland, ... aggiesal Apr 2014 #30

I can tell this is taking a toll on the team 951-Riverside Apr 2014 #15

They were horrible but they made big moves to change that underpants Apr 2014 #32

All that said and a rofl smilie to boot. Yet, there they are, in the playoffs. SMH. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2014 #61

As long as the checks keep coming in, eh? Just don't make your owner too angry. n/t jtuck004 Apr 2014 #17

Interesting commentary, no one actually talks about "the incident" McCamy Taylor Apr 2014 #18

That is great. jwirr Apr 2014 #24

Not in the bag Billy Budd Apr 2014 #27

No matter how well the fit, head bags would interfere with peripheral vision siligut Apr 2014 #38

Thanks underpants Apr 2014 #46

My favorite comment was re crackers. Divernan Apr 2014 #29

hahahaha AngryAmish Apr 2014 #44

Looks like the Clippers did indeed decide to boycott the game. eom tarheelsunc Apr 2014 #31

No shit. Got the hell beat out of them Ishoutandscream2 Apr 2014 #79

I assume it's related to this: Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #33

Yes it is underpants Apr 2014 #36

Ain't it great to see the total freakout and destruction of these bigots? Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #42

He must appreciate the beauty her racial mix gives her . . . siligut Apr 2014 #40

He also talks about having "respect for the past".... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #47

Edit your subtitle and add a warning siligut Apr 2014 #52

Good pont. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2014 #53

My boyfriend PasadenaTrudy Apr 2014 #60

Oh the life of a suger daddy and a gold digger LOL... snooper2 Apr 2014 #91

I was going to post a Kanye West video awoke_in_2003 Apr 2014 #92

I have been wondering, though--does anyone know how his remarks tblue37 Apr 2014 #72

Seems in kitchen and their conversation. Seems the gf playing him. seabeyond Apr 2014 #75

That means it was her or a servant rocktivity Apr 2014 #80

Fwiw, this aritcle says she didn't release the tape.. and I've been really curious about who did!? Cha Apr 2014 #83

Seems like only last year rocktivity Apr 2014 #73

LOL underpants Apr 2014 #76

Here's a gif & a pic of the results.. Cha Apr 2014 #74

This message was self-deleted by its author 2banon Apr 2014 #77

GOOD! nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2014 #78

I am sorry but that's not much of a statement. But I dont blame them. rhett o rick Apr 2014 #81

Good! If nothing else, it'll show that douche of a team owner Donnie Sterling that..... AverageJoe90 Apr 2014 #84

Not many people would give the bird to their boss on national tv, merrily Apr 2014 #86

by and large wilt the stilt Apr 2014 #87

Didn't help 'em much, did it? KamaAina Apr 2014 #93