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From the Cleveland Plain Dealer: MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT FALLOUT Injuries could prove costly Wednesday, May 04, 2005 Tony Grossi Plain Dealer Reporter Browns tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. remained under evaluation at the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday after sustaining internal injuries and injuries to his right knee and shoulder in a motorcycle accident Sunday night. "There is no change in his condition," Browns spokesman Bill Bonsiwiecz said. Browns owner Randy Lerner and President John Collins were traveling Tuesday and would not comment until the full extent of Winslow's injuries are determined, Bonsiwiecz said. The club only has reported that Winslow's internal injuries are "stable" and that there is swelling in his right shoulder and knee. Winslow was hurt after he crashed his Suzuki GSX-R750 motorcycle into a raised parking lot curb at an approximate speed of 35 mph. He was thrown over the handlebars. After the extent of Winslow's injuries is determined, the business impact of his accident could be a costly one to the 21-year-old. Agents Kevin and Carl Poston, who represented Winslow in contract talks with the team, were scheduled to arrive in Cleveland today to visit with Winslow and possibly team officials, according to a woman who answered the telephone at Carl Poston's office in Houston. If the injuries prevent Winslow from playing any portion of the 2005 season, he would have breached his Browns contract and be subject to giving back money to the team. Winslow's original deal was six years for a maximum of $40 million - the highest ever for an NFL tight end. Winslow's right leg injuries last season prevented him from achieving one-time incentives that would have triggered $5.367 million in future bonuses and $5.215 million in future base salaries. So the maximum value of the deal shrunk to $29.4175 million. Winslow's misadventure with his motorcycle would violate Paragraph 3 of the standard NFL player's contract, which forbids the player from "engaging in any activity other than football which may involve significant risk of personal injury." Additionally, riding a motorcycle is expressly prohibited in Winslow's contract, according to an independent NFL source contacted by The Plain Dealer who has a copy of Winslow's contract. The clause in question states that Winslow is not covered for injury "as a result of participating in hazardous activities which involve a significant risk of personal injury and are non-football in nature, including, but not limited to skydiving, hang gliding, mountain climbing, auto racing, motorcycling, scuba diving and skiing." Depending on the number of games Winslow misses, the Browns could recoup a pro-rated portion of his $6 million signing bonus and the full amount of a $4.4125 million option bonus that was scheduled to be paid in March. Also, the team could withhold Winslow's 2005 base salary of $305,000 by putting him on the reserve/non-football injury list if he is unable to play at the start of the season. Bonsiwiecz said the Browns will not comment on Winslow's contract situation. Recouping money from a player is not rare, but it is a tenuous exercise that usually is forestalled until the team and player clearly are headed for a divorce. The Miami Dolphins have sought to reclaim $8.6 million in pro-rated bonuses and salaries paid to running back Ricky Williams as a result of his unexpected retirement last year and failed drug test. An NFL-appointed arbitrator sided with the Dolphins, but the team has yet to receive money back. Part of the delay is because the Dolphins and Williams recently have had discussions about him returning to the team. In Winslow's case, it is doubtful that the Browns would seek to recoup money unless and until it is determined that Winslow will never play for them again. In addition to the bonus money, Winslow could stand to lose another $1.48 million in 2006 salary if he fails to play in 45 percent of the team's offensive plays in 2005. There are similar incentives tied into the subsequent years of the contract through 2009. Notepad: Bobby Monica, head equipment manager of the Browns since they returned in 1999, has left the organization, according to a team source. To reach this Plain Dealer reporter: tgrossi@plaind.com, 216-999-4670 © 2005 The Plain Dealer.

Yeah, but now there's something MILFY about her on that show, and MILFs rule!

Well it appears that our opinions differ. The show makes us laugh. That's what it's on TV for.

I was watching STILL STANDING the other night (Jamie Gertz - nice rack!) and noticed a funny message written on the family's write on/wipe off board on the fridge. I couldn't make out the top line of what what written, but the second line clearly said MEAT CURTAINS. I paused my Tivo and walked over to the TV and it was plain as day. My wife didn't understand why I was laughing about it. She still doesn't get it! Is there another meaning for meat curtains other than using it as a euphemism for female body parts? I think someone from the crew wrote it there and then forgot to erase it prior to taping. Anyone else notice that?

I got chills watching that. I get chills when I watch a championship celebration because I know how hard it can be to win any kind of championship. Great stuff!

Don't forget Bells and Loblaws!

I lived in Cleveland when that happened. Danny Boy was dropping back and that painted dirt slipped out from under him just as he planted to throw. His foot slipped too far back and pop when the achilles. I think I was happy about it, too, but only for the assistance his injury would give to the Bills.

Can anybody tell me why we sign guys from Northeastern as UDFA's, and we haven't signed Michael Munoz, starting LT from Tennessee? The kid's got a pedigree, and as far as I can tell, he's a pretty good player. Why wasn't he drafted? Why haven't the Bills looked at him? I have the same questions about Simon Fraser, DE from Ohio State. These are two pretty good players, and neither was drafted. Anyone know why?

Escapability

I don't know about BANNED, but she should be taught some very stern lessons......

Sounds like a terminal case of sucktosis.

I'm a Chief Warrant Officer in the Coast Guard. I work in network operations. I have to check to make sure our Internet connection stays up. Also, I've been in for almost 22 years, so I do pretty much what I want to do.

Most important question - where are you going to work? If you know that, tell us. We'll tell you where to live and where to avoid. Avoid the long commute. It will kill you.

I'd like to get to Fenway one day. I drove around Wrigley field once. Best Stadiums I've been in: ========================== The Ralph. Hey - it's my team! HSBC Arena - Hey - it's my team! Jacob's Field - Hey - it's my team! The Aud - upper golds. I was in the upper golds when Brad May scored on May Day. We went wild that night! Tiger Stadium - that place just exuded baseball. You could just feel it. Ohio Stadium - I've been to 7 OSU football games. Electric, rocking atmosphere. Joe Louis Arena - great atmosphere for a Red Wings game. Walking past Anna Kournikova in a leather mini skirt didn't hurt, either! Maple Leaf Gardens - Saw the Sabres play the Leafs there once. 4-4 tie, but Brad May and Rob Ray each destroyed their opponents in their fights, so that was cool. Worst stadiums: ============================= Comiskey Park - the new one. What a dump. Can't believe it was built in the 90's. It might as well have been built in 1970. What a cereal bowl. I waited 4 innings for a friggin' hot dog. Four innings! Pontiac Silverdome - Domed football. Need I say more? Ok - Detroit Lions football. Need I say more? Three Rivers Stadium - try watching a Pirates game from the centerfield bleachers. Hey, I was 12 and my grandpa bought the tickets. Who was I to argue? I also went to Forbes field in Pittsburgh in the late 60's with my folks. I don't remember much, except they had some catwalks there that scared the crap out of me.

That was an awesome battle!

I spent the fall of 1983 there. 8 wonderful weeks. I had free room and board, and they even gave me new clothes to wear. They also had a great deal of supervised exercise and team building routines. Nice pool, too. The weather was nice, but I didn't get to see much of the area. I liked it enough to take a job with the company that sponsored my visit to Cape May. I've been working for them ever since. 21 years so far. U.S. Coast Guard Boot Camp is held at the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, NJ. I was there from September 26th - November 18th, 1983.

My wife is awesome on trips. I swear, her bladder is three times the size of mine! I really got lucky!

He's Ginormous!!!

Mike, I have two positives for you: 1. You haven't missed any Bills games while you've been in there. Whew! 2. You can finally get those sponge baths that you've been bugging your wife for. C'mon, she's a nurse. You know you've been pestering her for a sponge bath for years, and she won't do it. Now she will. Fantasy completed! Good luck, Mike. At least you're not a Browns fan (we have that same dynamic in my house - husband = Bills fan; wife = Browns fan).

I'd rather use my johnson for that!

Let's not forget Pierson Prioleau, either!

The taste of the saline enema will quickly change your mind!

Every time Edwards was on the field last year, he made things happen. I love big Pat, but they can't break the bank for him. Edwards will be fine, and so will Anderson.

I've seen lots of youth players who can do that stuff, but I've never seen it in a game. I ref ice hockey, and a lot of these kids pick up the puck and hand it to me. I've never been able to do it myself, though!

I think I've seen every single episode of NYPD Blue. My wife and I have watched it since it began. What a great show. I'm sad to see it leaving. Hopefully, something else will come along. Sipowicz is the man!