FALCONS FAIL - But Dunn Is Still A Class Act

Tue, 12 Dec 2007 02:41:11 GMT

posted by Lazlo

Warrick Dunn visits soldiers in Afghanistan

The Atlanta Falcons have had a particularly miserable season, and it’s only getting worse. By now you’ve heard that Michael Vick has been sentenced to 23 months in prison for the infamous dogfighting case. As if that weren’t bad enough, several Falcons players showed up to last night’s game against the Saints wearing various visible signs of support for Vick - from a “Free Mike Vick” jersey, to carrying posters of the felon on the field, to writing Vick’s name across their faces. Shameful. Fortunately for us, Drew Brees and the Saints ran roughshod over the Vick supporters.

There’s nothing positive about Vick’s situation, and having mortgaged their entire team for this total waste of skin, not much positive about the Falcons’ situation either. But instead of continuing to give press to Vick, we’re going to shift our focus to the team’s silver lining; running back Warrick Dunn. Dunn is the one bright spot on the Falcons’ roster. Known for his extensive charity work, Dunn has had a rough road to the NFL. His mother, a Florida police officer, was killed in the line of duty when he Dunn was in high school. After her death, Dunn put all his energy into maintaining a football scholarship with the Florida State Seminoles while raising his orphaned siblings. Dunn recently met with his mother’s killer for the first time since her death, crediting time and good counseling for his ability to maintain his composure during the 90 minute meeting. Warrick Dunn is the definition of a real man. So what is he doing on a team led by misanthropes? Simple. Warrick Dunn’s heart is in his foundation, which builds homes for single parents. Falcons owner Arthur Blank is the co-founder of Home Depot, which is obviously in a unique position to assist in that cause. Dunn is making lemon meringue pie out of the lemons life handed him. His QB could take a lesson.

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*Late Addition:

I swear I’m trying to finish this post, but the Falcons just keep unraveling. Since I started writing Coach Bobby Petrino has resigned from this, his first year in the NFL. Despite owner Blank’s assurances yesterday that Petrino would return to coach the Falcons again next year, Petrino has apparently taken the coaching position at Arkansas.

Since we’re here anyway, one final word about the Vick case - yes, it’s despicable. Yes, he’s a loser. Yes, he deserves his sentence. But let’s not jump the gun on congratulating ourselves. There’s something very wrong with a system that publicly decries a player for dogfighting but comparatively ignores regular incidents of domestic abuse, common both to the NFL and to the general public. Where is the media outcry against that?

NFL players who have been arrested for domestic violence while active within roughly the last year:

AJ Nicholson - Bengals

Michael Pittman - Buccaneers

Najeh Davenport - Steelers

Santonio Holmes - Steelers

Jamaal Brown - Saints

Ben Coates - Patriots

Sean Locklear - Seahawks

Damion McIntosh - Dolphins

Ahman Green - Packers

Reuben Droughns - Browns

Markus Curry - Chargers

Rob Reynolds - Titans

Ne-Yo at the Fifth Annual Warrick Dunn Foundation Gala & Jamie Foxx In Amsterdam

Mon, 2 Oct 2007 18:31:00 GMT

posted by urbanconnection

Ne-Yo attended the Fifth Annual Warrick Dunn Foundation Gala on October 1, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. I must say Ne-Yo looks very "fruity" in these photos. It's something about his facial expressions and the way he dresses at times.

Jamie Foxx attended the photocall for "The Kingdom" at the Amstel Hotel on October 1, 2007 in Amsterdam. Maybe it's the clothes but Jamie looks like he has gained some weight, like he's outta shape. I never found Jamie attractive and these pics still have me feelign that way.

Warrick Dunn: A Home Of Their Own

Wed, 8 May 2008 01:04:00 GMT

posted by stogie43
It takes 'move-in condition' to a whole new level. Buccaneer Running Back Warrick Dunn surprised first-time homebuyers with furniture, appliances, and much more Tuesday.......here
"What we do is give families an opportunity to better their lives"The Warrick Dunn Foundation

Warrick Dunn Given Top Honors

Mon, 8 Apr 2008 02:24:00 GMT

posted by stogie43
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Warrick Dunn was presented with the 42nd annual Byron “Whizzer” White Award, the NFL Players Association’s highest honor. The event, which recognized NFL players for their individual contributions to their communities..........here
Warrick Dunn Foundation

RB Warrick Dunn released by Falcons

Sun, 3 Mar 2008 19:00:06 GMT

posted by nflmonday
Warrick Dunn was released by the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, one day after the club signed free agent Michael Turner. Dunn, who ...

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