#89 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 to see how he is in person. I'll be attending a fund raiser at camp with a player meet and greet. I will be mentioning the $137,000 earrings and his show to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 to see how he is in person. I'll be attending a fund raiser at camp with a player meet and greet. I will be mentioning the $137,000 earrings and his show to him. You could really do quite a bit for inner-city kids with $137K. TBD usually doesn't miss much, but didn't see this article linked on the home page this morning... Donn Esmonde: T. O. letting glitter dull his senses I'm assuming the earrings are for himself? I don't wear earrings - don't really understand the whole 'guys wearing earrings' thing, but then again, I don't understand nose-rings or tongue piercings, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richNjoisy Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 to see how he is in person. I'll be attending a fund raiser at camp with a player meet and greet. I will be mentioning the $137,000 earrings and his show to him. Hey Tell him (for me!) that we're glad he's here and to get in Jauron's face when he is certain he caught a ball and it was ruled incorrectly on the field. Tell him Dick is amazing at getting EVERY CHALLENGE wrong so...help him out, will you TO? Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 to see how he is in person. I'll be attending a fund raiser at camp with a player meet and greet. I will be mentioning the $137,000 earrings and his show to him. If you get the chance will you pinch is ass for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 If you get the chance will you pinch is ass for me? That's the kind of thing that could make her a regular on the VH1 show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I don't think he bought the earings. I may be mistaken, but I'm pretty sure he just wore them out and around for the day and then returned them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I don't think he bought the earings. I may be mistaken, but I'm pretty sure he just wore them out and around for the day and then returned them. It clearly shows him giving his credit card and signing a receipt. But that doesn't mean he bought those exact earrings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 It clearly shows him giving his credit card and signing a receipt. But that doesn't mean he bought those exact earrings. I could have sworn he tried them on, asked how much, the guy said 137k and something like "would you like me to ring them up?" and then Owens said, "No, let me wear them out." I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiGeorge Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 also, im sure VH1, is paying him good money and/or they are covering all his cost's to make the show more entertaining. Please have him, fire those 2 assistant/friends he has next week. THEY are verrrrrry annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I'm assuming the earrings are for himself? I don't wear earrings - don't really understand the whole 'guys wearing earrings' thing, but then again, I don't understand nose-rings or tongue piercings, either. In a recent crossword I did, the answer to "obsolete piece of jewelry" was "nose ring". Times change... Pierced ears are the ancient sign of a person in slavery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 In a recent crossword I did, the answer to "obsolete piece of jewelry" was "nose ring". Times change... Pierced ears are the ancient sign of a person in slavery. Go figure...how can something be both trendy and obsolete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Nole Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 You could really do quite a bit for inner-city kids with $137K. TBD usually doesn't miss much, but didn't see this article linked on the home page this morning... That article was pretty stupid. While it is certainly noble to help the poor and needy, TO (or anyone else above the poverty line) should not be shamed every time they make a purchase because of what that money "could have done" to make the world better. I find the premise completely absurd and think it shows the writer to be an ultra-liberal who probably enjoys communal living. Exactly how much of this writer's "wealth" do you think he has given to inner city kids or activist organizations. Do you think he is followed by a camera crew when he goes shopping and then people get to criticize him for his purchase(s). TO does a lot of charity work (although this information is buried at the bottom of the article). His work on behalf of Alzheimer's is not as well reported as the evil villain image that ESPN portrays, but he making a difference in ways the rest of us could never financially match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extrahammer Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 If you mention the $137,000 earrings, I'd simply point out that we'd love to see that kind of excitement from him in helping out around Buffalo. But to read another media story about people telling others what to do with their money really disgusts me. Sounds like Donn Esmonde watched the show and got so pissed off that a multi-millionaire bought some nice jewelry. Read the headline: T.O. letting glitter dull his senses. This writer is attacking T.O. solely based on a possession he purchased. All T.O. did was purchase something and now Donn Esmonde is attacking him. I understand what he's saying about the kids, but, this is typical media perspective. How far off are we as a society until people that choose to buy name brand items are attacked for not buying the generic brand? T.O. and that $137,000 wasn't the only hope for the needy in Buffalo and there's other Bills making more money from the team, what about them? And keep in mind, T.O. has other endorsement deals worth millions and I would bet VH1 paid him $10-$20 million for the show. The season hasn't even started yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 If you mention the $137,000 earrings, I'd simply point out that we'd love to see that kind of excitement from him in helping out around Buffalo. But to read another media story about people telling others what to do with their money really disgusts me. Sounds like Donn Esmonde watched the show and got so pissed off that a multi-millionaire bought some nice jewelry. Read the headline: T.O. letting glitter dull his senses. This writer is attacking T.O. solely based on a possession he purchased. All T.O. did was purchase something and now Donn Esmonde is attacking him. I understand what he's saying about the kids, but, this is typical media perspective. How far off are we as a society until people that choose to buy name brand items are attacked for not buying the generic brand? T.O. and that $137,000 wasn't the only hope for the needy in Buffalo and there's other Bills making more money from the team, what about them? And keep in mind, T.O. has other endorsement deals worth millions and I would bet VH1 paid him $10-$20 million for the show. The season hasn't even started yet. Agreed for the most part, but personally, I'd swap out "media" for "Esmonde" in the bolded phrase. Most of us don't care what T.O. (or any other athlete) does with his money, but DE enjoys tilting at those windmills -- think that's why he moved from "the toy department" (sports) to cityside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extrahammer Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Agreed for the most part, but personally, I'd swap out "media" for "Esmonde" in the bolded phrase. Most of us don't care what T.O. (or any other athlete) does with his money, but DE enjoys tilting at those windmills -- think that's why he moved from "the toy department" (sports) to cityside. You're right, there are sports writers who shine through the other typical media perspective. Tim Graham's piece on Lebron playing football caused a lot of talk, I heard them talking about it on Sirius NFL Radio, I think Wingo even questioned it on NFL Live, but I thought it was original and brilliant. It created SO MUCH talk in SO SLOW of a news cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 That article was pretty stupid. While it is certainly noble to help the poor and needy, TO (or anyone else above the poverty line) should not be shamed every time they make a purchase because of what that money "could have done" to make the world better. I find the premise completely absurd and think it shows the writer to be an ultra-liberal who probably enjoys communal living. Exactly how much of this writer's "wealth" do you think he has given to inner city kids or activist organizations. Do you think he is followed by a camera crew when he goes shopping and then people get to criticize him for his purchase(s). TO does a lot of charity work (although this information is buried at the bottom of the article). His work on behalf of Alzheimer's is not as well reported as the evil villain image that ESPN portrays, but he making a difference in ways the rest of us could never financially match. I didn't realize the Buffalo Snooze was paying Esmonde $6 million/year. Holy crap! Now I wanna know what Esmonde spends on his own earrings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 to see how he is in person. I'll be attending a fund raiser at camp with a player meet and greet. I will be mentioning the $137,000 earrings and his show to him. Cool! Just don't go near a hut tub with him, ok? He's in training #89 and can't be trusted near a mynx like you. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I'll play the serious card. If you do get a couple of words with him tell him that we just want an honest effort from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 The least you can expect from TO is an honest effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 People are so hung up about the rich and famous and they spend their money. If TO decided to turn all of his money into one dollar bills and then have a bomb fire it's his choice. He earned that money he can do what he wants with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBeane Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 People are so hung up about the rich and famous and they spend their money. If TO decided to turn all of his money into one dollar bills and then have a bomb fire it's his choice. He earned that money he can do what he wants with it. Hope he doesn't have a bomb fire, we need him alive for the season. Instead, he could have a bonfire with the money and that would be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Hey Tell him (for me!) that we're glad he's here and to get in Jauron's face That shouldn't take long. He needs no prompting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 to see how he is in person. I'll be attending a fund raiser at camp with a player meet and greet. I will be mentioning the $137,000 earrings and his show to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 If he brings the heat, we'll bring the popcorn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJBrown Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 89, how did it go? Was he personable? I think the guy is hilarious and actually seems nice, though no one would argue he has an ego...but he has earned one on the field in my opinion.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaise321 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 That article was pretty stupid. While it is certainly noble to help the poor and needy, TO (or anyone else above the poverty line) should not be shamed every time they make a purchase because of what that money "could have done" to make the world better. I find the premise completely absurd and think it shows the writer to be an ultra-liberal who probably enjoys communal living. Exactly how much of this writer's "wealth" do you think he has given to inner city kids or activist organizations. Do you think he is followed by a camera crew when he goes shopping and then people get to criticize him for his purchase(s). TO does a lot of charity work (although this information is buried at the bottom of the article). His work on behalf of Alzheimer's is not as well reported as the evil villain image that ESPN portrays, but he making a difference in ways the rest of us could never financially match. Well said NY Nole, well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Tell him Dick is amazing at getting EVERY CHALLENGE wrong so...help him out, will you TO? That is a myth like Rueben had an offside penalty every game or people can actually predict the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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