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Portis Considers Changing Red Socks
Washington Post Express/AP ^ | 16 December 2004 | unknown

Posted on 12/16/2004 6:31:20 AM PST by Don Simmons

REDSKINS | Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis might change his socks Saturday after two weeks of fines from the NFL for wearing unsanctioned red hose. Portis and safety Sean Taylor were fined $5,000 apiece for wearing red socks instead of the Redskins' usual white during a game against the New York Giants on Dec. 5. They received another fine for the same violations of the league's rules in last Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Portis criticized the fines during a conference call with reporters in California on Wednesday - but also acknowledged they're getting his attention. "The fine is getting pretty expensive, so I don't know," Portis said when asked if he'll wear the socks in San Francisco. "I think that is a stupid fine for the simple fact that they want everybody to be the same," Portis said.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: overpaidminstrel

1 posted on 12/16/2004 6:31:20 AM PST by Don Simmons
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To: Don Simmons

Hello - Mr. Bling Bling, fur-wearing idiot -- that's why it's called a "UNIform".

The very concept of a uniform is for everyone to look alike!!!

THINK!!!


2 posted on 12/16/2004 6:33:25 AM PST by Don Simmons (Annoy a liberal: Work hard; Prosper; Be Happy.)
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To: Don Simmons
"I think that is a stupid fine for the simple fact that they want everybody to be the same," Portis said.

Don't like it? That burger-flipping gig awaits.

3 posted on 12/16/2004 6:34:54 AM PST by martin_fierro (pAye p00r atenShun 2 dEtai)
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To: Don Simmons

Heeeeer's an idea....If you MUST wear the red socks,wear the required socks but...wear your red ones underneath! That shouldn't be too difficult!
Better yet,just wear what you're paid big bucks to wear and quit being an idiot! Sheesh!
All money & no brains...Typical of many athletes.


4 posted on 12/16/2004 6:51:20 AM PST by gimme1ibertee (A liberal is a mental case is a liberal.)
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To: Don Simmons

Dumb as a box of rocks ...


5 posted on 12/16/2004 6:59:32 AM PST by Tax-chick (Jesus is the reason for the seaon which begins at sundown on December 24.)
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To: Don Simmons

Joe Gibbs must be regretting his decision to return to the NFL. Nothing's gone right with the Redskins and he has to put up with idiots like this on a daily basis.


6 posted on 12/16/2004 7:26:39 AM PST by Moosilauke
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