The University of Oklahoma football team has dismissed quarterback Rhett Bomar and guard J.D. Quinn permanently. Bomar and Quinn "worked" at an auto dealership for a few hours a week and received large sums of money. Wow. Good call guys. I could just imagine those two snickering at work saying "dang dude we're getting paid for not doing anything!" (insert awkward high five here). Rhett Bomar is no stranger to controversy. He was busted for having a party at his house and a received a Minor in Possession at the Hornets game in his sophomore year. Bomar has created quite a high profile around the greater Oklahoma City area. He was a nationally recruited quarterback coming out of high school, and after multiple recruiting efforts, signed with Oklahoma. He redshirted his freshmen year and took over the starting job in the second game of his sophomore season.
Other than having a somewhat successful end of the season, Bomar did not make any headlines except in the criminal report section of The OU Daily.
The first thing that came to my mind when I was told Bomar was paid for work not performed: Maurice Clarett. How appropriate. A young talent with a big head. Someone who thinks they can take on the world. Well, Rhett, no pun intended, but your "party" stops here.
Thanks for the fun, thanks for the memories, and thanks for the heartache. C Ya Bomar.
Ya Baby.
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Training Camp Memoirs
Cowboys training camp is in full swing. Super Bowl aspirations blow in the California breeze. Many of the starters on offense and defense are carrying an "I'm ready for this" attitude. What a difference one, if not two years, makes. Let's reflect.
Quincy Carter was expected to take the Cowboys to the playoffs for the second year in a row. Little did we know of his substance abuse. Lance Frazier was a starting cornerback while Terrance Newman was still trying to adapt to the NFL. Now Newman is poised to make a run at the Pro Bowl. Marcellus Wiley and Leonardo Carson were mainstays on the defensive line. Wiley had 6 tackles for the Jacksonville Jaguars last season.
Just because the Cowboys haven't had a playoff appearance in the last two years doesn't mean they aren't better. They are. With excellent drafting and free agent signings, Bill Parcells has loaded this team with talent and character (still awaiting a flare up from T. O.).
Only one question lingers: Can they put it all together? Bill Parcells has made it no secret he wants to win now, and let's face it, he's not getting any younger. Drew Bledsoe isn't exactly the fountain of youth either. The offensive line has been retooled, once again, possibly starting three new faces. The young defense will have to produce some points of their own if the Cowboys hope to be a serious contender. Bradie James will have to become the leader and show the other players how to play like a professional. Two years ago, James was looked at as an afterthought, now he stands to be the Cowboys leading tackler two years in a row.
So, once again, can it all come together? That's for the 2006 season to know, and for us to find out.
Oh ya, Cool Runnings is one of the best movies of all time.
Ya Baby.
Quincy Carter was expected to take the Cowboys to the playoffs for the second year in a row. Little did we know of his substance abuse. Lance Frazier was a starting cornerback while Terrance Newman was still trying to adapt to the NFL. Now Newman is poised to make a run at the Pro Bowl. Marcellus Wiley and Leonardo Carson were mainstays on the defensive line. Wiley had 6 tackles for the Jacksonville Jaguars last season.
Just because the Cowboys haven't had a playoff appearance in the last two years doesn't mean they aren't better. They are. With excellent drafting and free agent signings, Bill Parcells has loaded this team with talent and character (still awaiting a flare up from T. O.).
Only one question lingers: Can they put it all together? Bill Parcells has made it no secret he wants to win now, and let's face it, he's not getting any younger. Drew Bledsoe isn't exactly the fountain of youth either. The offensive line has been retooled, once again, possibly starting three new faces. The young defense will have to produce some points of their own if the Cowboys hope to be a serious contender. Bradie James will have to become the leader and show the other players how to play like a professional. Two years ago, James was looked at as an afterthought, now he stands to be the Cowboys leading tackler two years in a row.
So, once again, can it all come together? That's for the 2006 season to know, and for us to find out.
Oh ya, Cool Runnings is one of the best movies of all time.
Ya Baby.
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