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DEL.ICIO.USPacman Jones gobbles trouble
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Terence Moore
If you’re among the young athletes out there with more than a little talent and with the propensity for resembling a knucklehead, please become the anti-Pacman Jones.
More specifically, please seek to remain your version of Adam Jones (Pacman’s real name, by the way), which means don’t devolve into an out-of-control character instead of yourself, which means please act like you have some sense.
Just trying to help.
Not to bore you with all the details, because you likely already know the ongoing silliness of Jones, the former Westlake High School football star turned NFL standout for a moment. That said, since joining the Tennessee Titans in 2005, Jones has spent more time in courtrooms than locker rooms. You name it, and Jones probably has been accused of it, or he actually has done it.
As a result, Jones was suspended for all of last season by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Later, with help from the players’ association, he tried to return early by claiming he’d learned his lesson, but Goodell wasn’t convinced.
Good thing. Now Jones is involved in another mess. According to officials of the Fulton County Magistrate Court, Jones allegedly punched a woman in an Atlanta strip club. I mean, after everything Jones has encountered, why is he even putting himself in these situations?
No, he doesn’t get it. Hopefully, he is creating others that will.
Well, hopefully.
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By Raheem Parker
January 16, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this
FREE PACMAN!!!! ITS HARD OUT THERE FOR A PIMP. YEAH KEEP IT REAL DO YOU PACMAN F THE HATERS
By Bullwinkle
January 16, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
It’s one of the great mysteries of life. A young athlete and a lot of money is a dangerous combination.
By EPG
January 16, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this
Its truly a sad situation. To come from where he’s from and overcome all that adversity to make into a elite organization like the NFL, and throw it all away time after time. I’m from the same part of town that Pac is from, so I know the environment… It baffles me that he continues to place himself in these dumb situations. If someone stole his millions he would have a fit, but yet he himself is basically throwin his millions away. At this rate, what is next?
By Antoine
January 16, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
Hey, he be tryin to get hisself some street cred, bro. Leave the brotha lone, he just be keepin it real, ya know what I’m sayin? Mans jus tryin to keep that brotha down. FREE PACMAN!!!
By Mike
January 16, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this
I watched Pacman in high school since my daughter was part of the band. You could see he was a very good player even as a freshman. However everyone at Westlake knew he had big issues when it came to his conduct and his ability to relate to other students. He was a clown then and now he is an even bigger clown. What a waste of talent.
By Rocky
January 16, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this
The young athlete will only be changed when teams quit signing them. Tennessee had plenty of forewarning that Jones wasn’t the Pope. They drafted him anyway.
By EPG
January 16, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
Free Pacman? Bruh you trippin. He dont deserve to be free. While the Falcons tryin to make Vick pay back 20 mill, Pac is the one that need to pay back his money and banned from the league. He is not only messing it up for himself, he is messing it up for future athletes. Teams in the future will be more hesitant to take a chance on guys from the inner city, like Pacman. Thats the BIG PICTURE.
By Pat
January 16, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this
There’s an old song out there somewhere…I’m Livin’ in Leavenworth. The theme song for ATL athletes.
By Dawgbyte
January 16, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
I am not trying to defend Adam Jones. He is indefenseable. But, the so-called “victim” in this latest run-in is a lawyer that is in a strip joint at 3AM working on a divorce case?! Give me a break!!
By Tom Brady
January 16, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
First off…there is only one Pac Man Jones….this is not an epidemic! One or two guys out of a few hundred…it`s bound to be a few problems….but definitely not an epidemic!
By Tom Brady
January 16, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this
First off…there is only one Pac Man Jones….this is not an epidemic! One or two guys out of a few hundred…it`s bound to be a few problems….but definitely not an epidemic!
By caz1158
January 16, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this
sap part about pacman is that he does’nt seem to get it. did’nt he say back in the spring that he was’nt going to partake in strp clubs anymore when talking to nfl commissioner? then it was found out that he was at a strip club the night before that same meeting,he just does’nt get it!!!!!
By EPG
January 16, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this
Vick fought dogs, its stupid but the safety of human lives were’t at risk because of his actions. However Pacman, this dude stay tryin to fight females (strippers), thats a B move. I think dude is on the juice.
By Darrin "The Vent King"
January 16, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this
WHY IN THE HELL IS AN ATTORNEY MEETING WITH THEIR CLIENT IN A STRIP CLUB? I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR THAT EXPLANATION, ESPECIALLY WHEN THAT CLIENT HAS A BAD REPUTATION REGARDING STRIP CLUBS. DOES SHE WORK THEIR PART-TIME?
By dan
January 16, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this
Hey Vent King, you blaming the victim here? Did she hit his fist with her eye? Maybe she assaulted Pac Man? Get it straight bro!
By David Lee
January 16, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this
Pac is a misunderstood person. We all make mistakes. You are no different. I pray that you are not judged like him. Let’s all ask that he be forgiven and not wish harm upon him.
By Getaway
January 16, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this
Oh, I get it! It’s perfectly okay for 260lb “professional” football player to beat up 110lb woman if she’s in a strip club.
Thanks, Darrin and dawgbite for clearing that up.
BTW, not that it should matter, but a good attorney s/b getting $150+/hour. If someone is making that much off me, I think a client has theright to decide where they meet.
By Tom Davis
January 16, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this
I like it when PacMan “Makes It Rain” - nothing like seeing strung out strippers jumping on the floor for money.
By Duke Lacrosse Player
January 16, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this
You can beat this because it involves strippers bro’! Hang in there Pac! We’re pulling for you!
By big tone
January 16, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this
ANOTHER SAD CASE OF A YOUNG AFRICAN MALE WITH MONEY FROM THE INNER CITY THROWING IT ALL AWAY FOR STREET CREDIBILITY.A FOOL IS A FOOL WHETHER HE’S BROKE OR IF HE’S WORTH MILLIONS.THE ISSUE THAT I’M STRESSING THAT YOUNG WHITE ATHELETES GET INTO TROUBLE TOO.IT SEEMS THE MEDIA AND SOCIETY PUTS MORE EMPHASIS ON THE BLACK ATHLETE!
By adam
January 16, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
Its not that their is more emphasis put on black athletes when they get in trouble. Its that the public is quicker to forgive white athletes. This is off topic but i always here this defense for barry bonds. I have never even thought of barry bonds as being black. I think of him as a jerk. That goes beyond race as everything should. Pacman is a moron. He is obviously too stupid too change. Waste no more time on him and if he gets in no trouble for a while then all will be forgotten.
By Orlando
January 16, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
I hope the Titans cut him so he can be signed by the Falcons! Imagine him and DeAngelo Hall in the same secondary! That would be scary, very scary.
By VoiceOfReason
January 16, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this
Pacman Jones would solve all of the Falcons problems.
By Najeh Davenpoop
January 16, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this
I wonder how much jail time Pacman will get now that he has allegedly sucker punched one human being in the face, after paralyzing another human being for life in a separate incident?
Something tells me less than 23 months.
You know what would be hilarious? If the Falcons traded DeAngelo Hall for Pacman Jones straight up. I would LOVE to see the reaction from the morons who think Hall needs to be traded.
By caz1158
January 16, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this
This is a opinion site.When I hear someone say “dont be quick to judge” I laugh. Every one judges others to a certain extent,its human nature. Pacman keeps putting himself into situations that turn sour! He is responsible for his actions and that includes choices he makes on who he hangs out with & places he frequents.He has been cautioned by numerous people,but he still continues to do the same things that got him in trouble. You tell me how else would you interpet it other than not being smart. Pacman get smart!!!!!
By Badazzatlboi
January 16, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this
Pacman Jones should be in jail instead Mike Vick. I cant believe he can cause all this commotion and still walk the streets with millions acting a fool.Meanwhile my boy in jain for fighting dogs. The world is ccoming to an end!
By Chris
January 16, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this
Why do you people keep putting your entire message in bold face? Do you really think your words are so much more important than the words of others that they have to be in bold to make sure everyone reads them? I thought Nell Carter was dead. Gimme a Break!
By bali
January 16, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
same old , same old nuff said
By Steve
January 16, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this
He hasn’t learned his lesson,I work in the casino business and have seen him several times. You should see how he treats everyday common people like me and you.He still acts as if he is above the law and better than most people.
By Chris
January 16, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
I love when people say of Mike Vick, “That was stupid,” yet they forget to include, “That was a felony.”
By Atlanta
January 16, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this
Mr. Jones, Has convinced me of his inability to conform to society. Therefore, permit him to function within an appropriate environment called jail.
By Rob
January 16, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this
NO, Chris YOU ARE STUPID ! AND THE FACT THAT DOG FIGHTING IS A FELONY IS STUPID! mIKE WILL GET OUT EARLY ANYWAY! SO KEEP HATIN! FREE MIKE VICK! HE’LL ALWAYS BE MY QUARTERBACK REGARDLESS OF WHO WE DRAFT OR BRING IN.
By caz1158
January 16, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this
Has anyone ever heard the term “History often Repeats Itself”? Pacman Jones is a perfect example of this. The young man (and I use that term very loosely) needs to grow up,period!!!
By No Sports report ajc
January 16, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
Its bad we have to go to ESPN to get news on FALCONS HEAD COACH interviews and etc. AJC needs to get on the ball.
By Boots
January 16, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this
You can strutinize, analyze, psycho-analyze, and simonize him. Here’s the bottom line: 1. he’s not very smart and 2. he can’t tolerate alcohol or other mood-altering substances.
If he’s wants toget back in the league, he’s goning to have to get some help.
By spraynard kruger
January 16, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
monkey see…monkey do.
its all he knows.
he probably killed those two cops in decatur this morning too. it wouldn’t shock me.
By caz1158
January 16, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this
Rob,Whether dog fighting should be or should’nt be a crime is debatable.But being involved with it knowing it is a crime is the STUPID part. There are many laws that I think are stupid.But I’m not knowingly going to break those laws,and if caught expect anything less than the letter of the law in terms of a sentence. Anything less would be STUPID. Mike was guilty of a Felony crime that HE knew was a Felony Crime. Don’t be Stupid as Mike.
By Duke Lacrosse Player
January 16, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this
I told you bro’! Strippers or anyone affiliated with them don’t have the pull to mess with people on our level. Man, this feels good….
By caz1158
January 16, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
Rob,also being a great quarterback (maybe),does’nt mean your above the law!!!!!
By Duke Stripper
January 16, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this
Man..I thought I had those white boys right where I wanted them convicted by media and blacks looking for rascism where it didn’t exist…what about Jenna 6 bunch of b****** n**** can’t act right…vick and his brother ain’t worth what comes out your tan butts..know gimme my dollar
By TNrider
January 16, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this
What a sad situation, but whats worse is people trying to defend pacman… I mean really what excuse is there for a REAL man to hit a women…. and they call this street cred????
By anonymous
January 16, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this
PACMAN IS ONE BIG IDIOT.
TIME FOR PACMAN TO BE SENT TO PRISON FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE.
IT’S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE PACMAN SCREWS UP AGAIN.
PACMAN DON’T COME BACK TO VEGAS, EVER.
By be careful pacman
January 16, 2008 7:16 PM | Link to this
If this guy keeps screwing with people at 3am in these strip clubs, sooner or later he’s going to get smoked. He will run across that dude that don’t give a damn who he is and that will put a damn bullet in his head. There are some crazy people in this world who are all coked up and don’t give a $hit about anything. Pacman better watch out or the next time he makes the news it might be in a body bag.
By Dawgbyte
January 16, 2008 7:43 PM | Link to this
The lawyer “victim” has withdrawn her complaint. I wonder why. Maybe Getaway can clear it up for us.
By WouldYouLookAtThis
January 16, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this
If ever one wants to witness another take one incident, whip out a brush, and stroke broadly, just mosey on over here to the ajc blogs.
By Ron Simmons
January 16, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this
……DAMN!!!!!