Posted on 11/05/2005 9:58:39 AM PST by NewMediaFan
Philadelphia Eagles controversial wide receiver Terrell Owens has reportedly been suspended indefinitely due to conduct deemed detrimental to the team.
Owens has also been battling a severely sprained ankle, which put his availability for this week's game in jeopardy. However, after missing Wednesday's practice, Owens was upgraded from doubtful to questionable and it appeared he would be ready to go.
According to 610 WIP in Philadelphia, though, head coach Andy Reid decided to suspend the enigmatic wideout for numerous comments he has made about the organization this week.
The radio station, however, did not report how many games Owens would miss, but it is certain that he will not play in Sunday night's key divisional contest against Washington.
Earlier in the week, Owens made comments about how the organization "lacked class" after not recognizing the fact that he caught his 100th career touchdown pass in an October 23 game against San Diego. Owens also claimed that the team's comment of allegedly forgetting about the milestone touchdown was a "blatant lie" and it insulted the receiver.
Philadelphia does not typically honor individual achievements on the scoreboard or stop the game to celebrate an accomplishment.
Then, in the same interview, Owens addressed the team's quarterback situation and stated that the Eagles would have a better record and even perhaps be undefeated if All Pro Brett Favre was under center opposed to Donovan McNabb.
However, on Friday, Owens delivered a written apology for his remarks.
"I've had the opportunity to talk with the Eagles organization, and I have learned the team does not recognize individual achievements," Owens uttered. "It has been brought to my attention that I have offended the organization and my teammates. Therefore, I would like to apologize for any derogatory comments toward them."...
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I saw his apology on ESPN yesterday... I was forced and he was insincere... it is good to see the Eagle are doing this... it is putting all these ego hounds on notice that football is getting sick of their grandstanding and look at me attitude.
Is this for real?
Bye bye.
who me or T.O.?
The classless TO accuses others of lacking class
HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!!! Seems the Eagles organization is finally wising up to the fact TO's ego isn't worth what he brings the the team on the field.
I would have liked to have heard Owens comments about the NBA's "bling-bling" censorship.
I bet they would have been quite colorful.
I noticed the Eagles are much tougher on insurgents than the French.
TO, of course. He's a blot on the NFL.
Looks like Andy Reid is taking a page from John Gruden's book when Gruden placed the very TO-like Keyshawn Johnson on the inactive list for similar behavior.
NFL Pingvs
"I noticed the Eagles are much tougher on insurgents than the French."
LOL. You win. This is the best post on the thread.
But that drug-head nut
from the Dolphins is still there.
Football needs some help.
Ah yes, but where are they going to find another guy who can run fast and catch footballs?
And Meshawn has kept his mouth shut since then hasn't he? Decided that the paycheck was worth more then then blustering.AWB
It's about time, too bad management won't carry it out, as soon as his ankle heals he'll be back. Personally I'm sick and tired of these primadonna millionaire athletes who bitch and complain. If it weren't for sports some of them would be homeless and living out of a shopping cart.
Owens: immeasureable football talent but a head-case who is cancernous to any team. The Raiders would be a good fit for him.
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