VOR Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4009025 Hardy has already benefited, saying he received an undisclosed amount of money for agreeing to give up his No. 81 jersey to Owens. Hardy will now wear 84. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billnutinphoenix Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 that's usually the case when a player gives a number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOOBY Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Par for the course, probably $15,000. That's the normal amount as I understood it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 that's usually the case when a player gives a number True, but I didn't think it merited it in this case. Hardy's college number was 82 and Owens is a HOF WR, who will be able to teach Hardy skills that can make him more money that what he would get for his number. I just can't see Hardy saying "uh, TO, you owe me for the number...and can you teach me to beat the jam?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Par for the course, probably $15,000. That's the normal amount as I understood it. What kind of car does Hardy drive?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 What kind of car does Hardy drive?? i must have missed this inside joke. it keeps popping up though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 i must have missed this inside joke. it keeps popping up though gordon_g is a guy who posts here occasionally with very accurate information on what the Bills are doing as far as bringing in new FA's and such. Somebody, who called his connection to the team possible bunk, asked him what kind of car he drove as if to go by the stadium and see if there was a car like that parked there. I guess he thought it would be a way to verify his connection to the team. That's where the joke comes from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 gordon_g is a guy who posts here occasionally with very accurate information on what the Bills are doing as far as bringing in new FA's and such. Somebody, who called his connection to the team possible bunk, asked him what kind of car he drove as if to go by the stadium and see if there was a car like that parked there. I guess he thought it would be a way to verify his connection to the team. That's where the joke comes from. No, the joke originally was in regards to the above poster SKOOBY, after he said he has an inside source, and that he drives a $70K BMW, as if that were validation of his source/credibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 No, the joke originally was in regards to the above poster SKOOBY, after he said he has an inside source, and that he drives a $70K BMW, as if that were validation of his source/credibility. parked next to ralph's taurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 True, but I didn't think it merited it in this case. Hardy's college number was 82 and Owens is a HOF WR, who will be able to teach Hardy skills that can make him more money that what he would get for his number. I just can't see Hardy saying "uh, TO, you owe me for the number...and can you teach me to beat the jam?" C'mon. A guy is on the team, and a star joins and wants the ##, he gets it, but he HAS to cough up a few bucks...it's the way it's done, and it's the right thing to do. It also show respect for your new team and teammates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Some players have been known to donate the cash to charity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Some players have been known to donate the cash to charity. Good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 What kind of car does Hardy drive?? Hopefully not a 745iL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 if I were Hardy I would take any available # except 84...bad juju man...friggin lonnie & royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 if I were Hardy I would take any available # except 84...bad juju man...friggin lonnie & royal. Friggin' Lonnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Nice to see Hardy actually found a way to earn his pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Some players have been known to donate the cash to charity. Giving Hardy the money IS donating to charity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 He should have been paid, its his #. But for some reason I think Hardy will look good in 84. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hardy should have picked 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazedandConfused Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 In the big picture we are talking about chump change for TO with his overall wealth and new contract and we are talking about a # with no historic attachment for Hardy (for example if he had been #81 throughout his career or had a great year with his number being 81 last year. For both parties, either holding out for more cash or refusing to give up a little cash would have been penny-wise and pound foolish for either party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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