Rashard Mendenhall was the first athlete to sign an endorsement deal with Champion in over a decade, but the Pittsburgh Steelers running back has been dropped by the sports apparel company over controversial Tweets.
After the death of Osama Bin Laden, Mendenhall criticized Americans for celebrating his death saying, “What kind of person celebrates death? It’s amazing how people can HATE a man they have never even heard speak. We’ve only heard one side…”
In one Tweet, Mendenhall even questioned the validity of 9/11, “”We’ll never know what really happened. I just have a hard time believing a plane could take a skyscraper down demolition style.”
Champion said the company does not think “Mendenhall can appropriately represent Champion,” and even the Steelers released a statement distancing itself from the comments.
But unike Rashard Mendenhall, Seal Team 6 does not drop the ball!
Peyton Hillis caused quite the controversy when he was named on the cover of Madden ’12. Critics claimed Hillis only beat out Michael Vick because he was white (and wasn’t in prison for animal cruelty). But that’s not stopping Hillis from basking in his video game glory. On David Letterman, Hillis presented the Top 10 List of the biggest perks for being named to the cover.
Congratulations to Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler who were engaged over the weekend! The Chicago Bears quarterback popped the quesiton while the couple was on vacation in Cabo.
The pair have been together for just 8 months, but the Hills alumn has stood by her man during tough times… including a knee injury and disaterous NFC title game. Cutler gave Cavallari a 5.2 carat diamond ring.
The couple first met at a Chicago Bears preseason game, and apparently Cavallari has a thing for quarterbacks. In the past, she has dated Mark Sanchez and Matt Leinart.
Andy Dalton led TCU to it’s first ever Rose Bowl victory, but his draft stock remains uncertain just days before the NFL’s marquee event. Despite coming from a school of just 8,000 students, it is not Dalton’s experience that has scouts worried but instead his hair color.
An unnamed director of personnel told Sports Illustrated, “Has there ever been a red-headed quarterback in the NFL who’s really done well?” a coach asked one reporter last week. “It sounds idiotic, but is there any way that could be a factor? We’ve wondered.”
It’s good to know NFL teams keep their priorities straight when it comes to scouting… a player who takes bribes and money illegally- no problem! But a red head? That’s a different story!
Jersey Chaser of the Month: Samantha Steele- December 2012
ESPN sideline reporter Samantha Steele is engaged to Minnesota Viking QB Christian Ponder earning her the honor of December 2012 Jersey Chaser of the Month. Share It