And the Ed Block Courage Award Winner....

[DC Grid]

Is.....Donte Stallworth. For the courage to rise above "haters" and just do his thing Donte is truly deserving. A lot of players would have had a difficult time coping with murdering someone while drunk and driving around south beach...heck non NFL players would still be in jail....but not Donte. He came back big time and showed tremendous "courage" on the pup list for 10 weeks then amazing 2 catches for 82 yards. He joins the illustrious Mike Vick who won last year's Ed Block award in Philly. So from what I gather from who receives this award, Ed Block must have been a real A-hole.

[The Dean]

Feel better now?

 

First of all, Stallworth is the Raven's Ed Block winner. Every team has one and they are selected by the team's players. It has nothing to do with on-field performance. James Hardy was the 2009 Buffalo Bills recipient.

 

Stallworth has handled this situation as well as anyone could ask for. Painting him as some random drunk who mowed down an innocent pedestrian is to ignore the facts of the case (at least from what I have read on this case). And contrary to your assessment I think most of us would have fared better with the legal system than Donte.

 

Without a major public image issue, a good attorney would have likely had you plead Not Guilty. I think the chances are good the charges would have been reduced or thrown out entirely. If it had gone to trial, an acquittal is always a possibility.

 

In Donte's case, he pleaded Guilty, completely cooperated with the prosecution and was immediately remorseful and respectful of the victim's family. That also worked to help reduce his sentence (the way it works for most cooperative defendants).

 

Maybe all the NFL teams should send you the list of their proposed Ed Block awardee and you can let them know if it meets your satisfaction...maybe make a few changes.

 

But, irrespective of your disdain for a some of the teams' choices for this award, you have no reason to bash the man for whom the award was named.

[Mr. WEO]

Feel better now?

 

First of all, Stallworth is the Raven's Ed Block winner. Every team has one and they are selected by the team's players. It has nothing to do with on-field performance. James Hardy was the 2009 Buffalo Bills recipient.

 

Stallworth has handled this situation as well as anyone could ask for. Painting him as some random drunk who mowed down an innocent pedestrian is to ignore the facts of the case (at least from what I have read on this case). And contrary to your assessment I think most of us would have fared better with the legal system than Donte.

 

Without a major public image issue, a good attorney would have likely had you plead Not Guilty. I think the chances are good the charges would have been reduced or thrown out entirely. If it had gone to trial, an acquittal is always a possibility.

 

In Donte's case, he pleaded Guilty, completely cooperated with the prosecution and was immediately remorseful and respectful of the victim's family. That also worked to help reduce his sentence (the way it works for most cooperative defendants).

 

Maybe all the NFL teams should send you the list of their proposed Ed Block awardee and you can let them know if it meets your satisfaction...maybe make a few changes.

 

But, irrespective of your disdain for a some of the teams' choices for this award, you have no reason to bash the man for whom the award was named.

Great post.

[Beerball]

Is.....Donte Stallworth. For the courage to rise above "haters" and just do his thing Donte is truly deserving. A lot of players would have had a difficult time coping with murdering someone while drunk and driving around south beach...heck non NFL players would still be in jail....but not Donte. He came back big time and showed tremendous "courage" on the pup list for 10 weeks then amazing 2 catches for 82 yards. He joins the illustrious Mike Vick who won last year's Ed Block award in Philly. So from what I gather from who receives this award, Ed Block must have been a real A-hole.

Yes, a real A-hole. Take your ignorance elsewhere.

 

While Ed will be remembered as one of the most educated athletic trainers of his day, some of his most significant contributions came in the tirelessly manner in which he gave of himself to help improve the lives of children. He stood for courage and championed the cause of those who displayed that characteristic. His work and philosophy continues today through the Foundation that bears his name. A great and compassionate humanitarian, he was always proud to be known simply as "Ed Block of the Baltimore Colts."

[Kkspike]

He bought his way out of jail. He gave the victims family around 2 1/2 million dollars.

[DrDawkinstein]

He bought his way out of jail. He gave the victims family around 2 1/2 million dollars.

 

Not only would he have won a civil suit, he also probably could have won a counter suit. Instead, he did the classy thing and made sure the family was well taken care of.

 

Not much else to say that Dean hasnt already.

 

Anyone harping on Stallworth doesnt know much.

Edited December 24, 2010 by DrDankenstein

[dhg]

Feel better now?

 

First of all, Stallworth is the Raven's Ed Block winner. Every team has one and they are selected by the team's players. It has nothing to do with on-field performance. James Hardy was the 2009 Buffalo Bills recipient.

 

Stallworth has handled this situation as well as anyone could ask for. Painting him as some random drunk who mowed down an innocent pedestrian is to ignore the facts of the case (at least from what I have read on this case). And contrary to your assessment I think most of us would have fared better with the legal system than Donte.

 

Without a major public image issue, a good attorney would have likely had you plead Not Guilty. I think the chances are good the charges would have been reduced or thrown out entirely. If it had gone to trial, an acquittal is always a possibility.

 

In Donte's case, he pleaded Guilty, completely cooperated with the prosecution and was immediately remorseful and respectful of the victim's family. That also worked to help reduce his sentence (the way it works for most cooperative defendants).

 

Maybe all the NFL teams should send you the list of their proposed Ed Block awardee and you can let them know if it meets your satisfaction...maybe make a few changes.

 

But, irrespective of your disdain for a some of the teams' choices for this award, you have no reason to bash the man for whom the award was named.

 

Great post Dean.

 

http://www.edblock.org/

[Mr. WEO]

He bought his way out of jail. He gave the victims family around 2 1/2 million dollars.

This epitomizes the ignorance surrounding this case.

 

Lazy or dumb--which?

[San Jose Bills Fan]

By the way, it should be pointed out that the Ed Block Courage Award is determined by a vote of the players only.

 

Each team votes one of its players as the team's recipient.

 

1984 – Steve Freeman

1985 – Jerry Butler

1986 – Lucius Sanford

1987 – Robb Riddick

1988 – Tim Vogler

1989 – Steve Tasker

1990 – Darryl Talley

1991 – Mark Kelso

1992 – Bruce Smith

1993 – John Davis

1994 – Kent Hull

1995 – Jim Kelly

1996 – Mark Maddox

1997 – Henry Jones

1998 – John Holecek

1999 – Sean Moran

2000 – Joe Panos

2001 – Jerry Ostroski

2002 – Tony Driver

2003 – Pat Williams

2004 – Travis Henry

2005 – Mark Campbell

2006 – Takeo Spikes

2007 – Kevin Everett

2008 --Chris Kelsay

2009 --James Hardy

2010--Jairus Byrd

Edited December 25, 2010 by San Jose Bills Fan

[DC Grid]

Yes, a real A-hole. Take your ignorance elsewhere.

 

I know who Ed is. Mentioned it to highlight how Scum shouldn't get the award as it craps on his name.

 

Feel better now?

 

First of all, Stallworth is the Raven's Ed Block winner. Every team has one and they are selected by the team's players. It has nothing to do with on-field performance. James Hardy was the 2009 Buffalo Bills recipient.

 

Stallworth has handled this situation as well as anyone could ask for. Painting him as some random drunk who mowed down an innocent pedestrian is to ignore the facts of the case (at least from what I have read on this case). And contrary to your assessment I think most of us would have fared better with the legal system than Donte.

 

Without a major public image issue, a good attorney would have likely had you plead Not Guilty. I think the chances are good the charges would have been reduced or thrown out entirely. If it had gone to trial, an acquittal is always a possibility.

 

In Donte's case, he pleaded Guilty, completely cooperated with the prosecution and was immediately remorseful and respectful of the victim's family. That also worked to help reduce his sentence (the way it works for most cooperative defendants).

 

Maybe all the NFL teams should send you the list of their proposed Ed Block awardee and you can let them know if it meets your satisfaction...maybe make a few changes.

 

But, irrespective of your disdain for a some of the teams' choices for this award, you have no reason to bash the man for whom the award was named.

 

sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Five-ways-to-look-at-the-Donte-Stallworth-sente?urn=nfl-170659

[The Dean]

 

sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Five-ways-to-look-at-the-Donte-Stallworth-sente?urn=nfl-170659

 

 

Bravo! You linked to an article by a blogger who, like you, omitted and distorted key elements of the incident.

[DC Grid]

Bravo! You linked to an article by a blogger who, like you, omitted and distorted key elements of the incident.

 

Care to provide a more accurate published account?

[PistolPeaTear]

Care to provide a more accurate published account?

 

Since you love yahoo sports so much here ya go... Link

 

Don't crap completely on a man til you do a little research (you can also find many more links with a search engine called google) instead of reading a one-sided terribly written blog

[DC Grid]

Since you love yahoo sports so much here ya go... Link

 

Don't crap completely on a man til you do a little research (you can also find many more links with a search engine called google) instead of reading a one-sided terribly written blog

 

So why if he's such a great guy was he suspended for an entire season? Goddell just hates good guys?

[McBeane]

So why if he's such a great guy was he suspended for an entire season? Goddell just hates good guys?

 

Your ignorance knows no bounds.

[BADOLBILZ]

Feel better now?

 

First of all, Stallworth is the Raven's Ed Block winner. Every team has one and they are selected by the team's players. It has nothing to do with on-field performance. James Hardy was the 2009 Buffalo Bills recipient.

 

Stallworth has handled this situation as well as anyone could ask for. Painting him as some random drunk who mowed down an innocent pedestrian is to ignore the facts of the case (at least from what I have read on this case). And contrary to your assessment I think most of us would have fared better with the legal system than Donte.

 

Without a major public image issue, a good attorney would have likely had you plead Not Guilty. I think the chances are good the charges would have been reduced or thrown out entirely. If it had gone to trial, an acquittal is always a possibility.

 

In Donte's case, he pleaded Guilty, completely cooperated with the prosecution and was immediately remorseful and respectful of the victim's family. That also worked to help reduce his sentence (the way it works for most cooperative defendants).

 

Maybe all the NFL teams should send you the list of their proposed Ed Block awardee and you can let them know if it meets your satisfaction...maybe make a few changes.

 

But, irrespective of your disdain for a some of the teams' choices for this award, you have no reason to bash the man for whom the award was named.

 

I'll say this much, when you kill someone while driving drunk you really shouldn't be honored for your contribution to society any time soon.

 

It's nice that he gave money to the victims family, but on a human level that's the least he could do.

 

For all I know, he knows this, but honoring him? Seriously? I know a lot of football fans take chances driving with alcohol in their system so there is a perverse level of empathy for his situation but there is a big difference between just letting someone live there life after causing the death of another and putting them on a pedestal for their courage or charitable work.

[DC Grid]

Your ignorance knows no bounds.

 

 

Solid explaination of the suspension.

[McBeane]

Solid explaination of the suspension.

 

I can't add anything that The Dean didn't say.

[The Dean]

I'll say this much, when you kill someone while driving drunk you really shouldn't be honored for your contribution to society any time soon.

 

It's nice that he gave money to the victims family, but on a human level that's the least he could do.

 

For all I know, he knows this, but honoring him? Seriously? I know a lot of football fans take chances driving with alcohol in their system so there is a perverse level of empathy for his situation but there is a big difference between just letting someone live there life after causing the death of another and putting them on a pedestal for their courage or charitable work.

 

 

I can understand that position. But the award was given by his teammates. They don't seem to share your concerns here.

 

And, IMO Stallworth fits the "murdering drunk" definition the way Tony Washington fits "sex offender". By the strict definition what they did gets them that label. But in context it isn't anywhere near severe as the label would imply. Sometimes circumstance really are important. And, since none of us are without making some big mistakes. One way to judge another person is the way they handle themselves when they make those mistakes and what they do afterward.

[Kelly the Dog]

I'll say this much, when you kill someone while driving drunk you really shouldn't be honored for your contribution to society any time soon.

 

It's nice that he gave money to the victims family, but on a human level that's the least he could do.

 

For all I know, he knows this, but honoring him? Seriously? I know a lot of football fans take chances driving with alcohol in their system so there is a perverse level of empathy for his situation but there is a big difference between just letting someone live there life after causing the death of another and putting them on a pedestal for their courage or charitable work.

Exactly. Awards such as these usually seem to be for individuals who go above and beyond what is expected of them. Way above and beyond would ALMOST kind of get Stallworth even, don't ya think?

 

From what I know about the situation, which isn't really much, Stallworth has been trying to do the right thing. Every way he can. Which is commendable, But this is doing the right thing after the fact. The fact is, it still happened. I'm all for giving people a second chance, more so than most, but it seems to me, a lot of giving people a second chance is to allow them to get back to even, not to win awards for citizenship.