Can we get a T.O. from T.O.?
I think most people would quickly reply that they would like to see and hear less of Terrell Owens, however, deep down they don’t really mean it. He is the whole circus act; he is the tight rope act, the juggler, the lion tamer and the human cannonball rolled into one. It’s like watching a train wreck or Joe Theisman’s leg break; you know you shouldn’t watch, but you do anyway, then rewind it and watch it again. We all talk about what an attention starved person he must be and how we are sick of all of his theatrics, however, we don’t look away, and we don’t turn him off. Honestly, I am surprised some fortune 100 has not used him as their spokesperson, he is probably the most talked about athlete on the planet (we stopped our class to watch his press conference after he supposedly overdosed). Don’t get me wrong, I don’t condone his off the field actions; but is he not making the most of his 15 minutes of fame? (Can anyone tell me about Bob Hayes and his accomplishments? I didn’t think so) After all; has he ever beat up a woman, shot someone or received a DUI? I know that the absence of the for- mentioned does not make him a saint, yet it does seem to be the norm for a vast majority of superstar athletes.
As most of us know, Terrell grew up in a less than desirable situation and if you’re not aware, I suggest you read his biography from the following link: http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Owens/Owens_bio.html. I only bring up his past to make this point - he is what he is and that’s not all bad. He is a self made multi-millionaire that has more than beat the odds dealing with the cut throat business of professional football. I know that Terrell has brought on most of his problems by not showing up to team meetings, reporting to training camps late, calling out a team mate, or not handling the press properly. So what; he is an amazing athlete that produces at an extremely high level of efficiency on the field and in my opinion has never had a coach man enough to set aside his own over inflated ego long enough to coach or mentor him. As for the press, they’re a bunch of blood sucking hypocritical vultures that act like they hate train wrecks only to continue circling above the trains. I am a lot sicker of the so called expert host that make up the gazillion sports shows than I am of the troubled athlete that can’t seem to do or say anything right.
I personally hope Terrell has another great season and that he does find some happy median with the Cowboy’s. The Tuna could be just the coach to help T.O., but only if the circling vultures will allow him. Unfortunately, this non expert predicts they won’t.
October 2, 2006 at 1:10 pm
Yes, the press certainly bears some blame in all of this. I think that few understand that celebrity isn’t easy.