Brady Quinn is an a-hole.

[521 1N5]

I heard this morning on Mike and Mike, Brady was at a resteraunt in Cleveland and didn't tip the waiter. When the waiter asked if he had forgotten about the tip, Quinn responded "Don't you know who I am?" Is this guy a douchebag or what?

Then of Course there is this-


Rep. Says Ads Clearly Stated Prices For Quinn Autographs



CLEVELAND -- There are some unhappy campers after a weekend autograph session involving Browns rookie quarterback Brady Quinn.

Hundreds of people waited in line on Saturday to grab an autograph from Brady Quinn at Great Northern Mall.

Many of them didn't mind paying anywhere from $75 to $139 to get the quarterback's signature on pictures, footballs, jerseys and helmets.

But some fans who went to the event complained to Newsnet5.com about Brady Quinn and the price for his autograph.

One woman wrote in an e-mail, "He agreed to rip off hundreds of fans, young and old alike. He hasn't even signed with the team yet. That sure ruined his image."

"There's a premium associated with an athlete like that and I don't think the city was quite prepared for that. To the same extent, that didn't stop them from getting in line and paying for some of this stuff," said Wendell Robinson of CG Authentics.

Robinson works for the memorabilia company that got the exclusive contract to bring Brady Quinn in for his signature.

Robinson said newspaper ads clearly showed that Brady Quinn's autograph would not come free, and signs at the mall gave fans the prices as they waited in line.

"If we could do this for free, we would and we can't. Unfortunately, there is cost and pricing associated with it, so we try to do what we can to make the athlete as accessible to the public as we can," said Robinson.

Robinson said Brady Quinn did shake hands and take pictures with many fans at no charge, and for some a snapshot with the potential superstar is priceless.

The Browns said they had nothing to do with the arrangement or promotion of the autograph session and the team isn't commenting further.

Brady Quinn's marketing manager said not to expect any more public signing sessions before or during the season because the quarterback wants to focus on football.






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[no-pseudo-fan]

What a prick!!!! The guy is holding out because he thinks he is owed something. Take the money that the slot you were picked is due. If you want more, EARN IT!!!!!
I have never liked this guy. He is pampered and he is not a leader. He is Health Shuler, Andre Ware, RICK MIRER. He is a system guy that is not going to make it as a NFL QB.

[crazyhorse]

Originally Posted by 521 1N5

I heard this morning on Mike and Mike, Brady was at a resteraunt in Cleveland and didn't tip the waiter. When the waiter asked if he had forgotten about the tip, Quinn responded "Don't you know who I am?" Is this guy a douchebag or what?

Then of Course there is this-


Rep. Says Ads Clearly Stated Prices For Quinn Autographs



CLEVELAND -- There are some unhappy campers after a weekend autograph session involving Browns rookie quarterback Brady Quinn.

Hundreds of people waited in line on Saturday to grab an autograph from Brady Quinn at Great Northern Mall.

Many of them didn't mind paying anywhere from $75 to $139 to get the quarterback's signature on pictures, footballs, jerseys and helmets.

But some fans who went to the event complained to Newsnet5.com about Brady Quinn and the price for his autograph.

One woman wrote in an e-mail, "He agreed to rip off hundreds of fans, young and old alike. He hasn't even signed with the team yet. That sure ruined his image."

"There's a premium associated with an athlete like that and I don't think the city was quite prepared for that. To the same extent, that didn't stop them from getting in line and paying for some of this stuff," said Wendell Robinson of CG Authentics.

Robinson works for the memorabilia company that got the exclusive contract to bring Brady Quinn in for his signature.

Robinson said newspaper ads clearly showed that Brady Quinn's autograph would not come free, and signs at the mall gave fans the prices as they waited in line.

"If we could do this for free, we would and we can't. Unfortunately, there is cost and pricing associated with it, so we try to do what we can to make the athlete as accessible to the public as we can," said Robinson.

Robinson said Brady Quinn did shake hands and take pictures with many fans at no charge, and for some a snapshot with the potential superstar is priceless.

The Browns said they had nothing to do with the arrangement or promotion of the autograph session and the team isn't commenting further.

Brady Quinn's marketing manager said not to expect any more public signing sessions before or during the season because the quarterback wants to focus on football.








Read more at the www.newsnet5.com

It could be worse. He could refuse to play for the team that dafted him. Pissing and moaning to be traded to another team he'd rather play for. Like Eli Manning, or that other guy.

Now, those guys are a-holes.

[Beantown Bronco]

I have serious doubts about the validity of the restaurant story....just someone trying to pile on most likely.

And Quinn has no say at all in how much is charged for his autograph at those types of events. And he was letting people take photos with him for free, so I don't see the big deal. Photos are more valuable to me than autographs anyway. It's a lot tougher to convincingly fake a photo than a signature on a jersey or piece of paper.

I don't like a lot of what is happening on his contract front, but to hate on a guy for these two "events" is a little bit much.

[Popcorn Sutton]

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

It could be worse. He could refuse to play for the team that dafted him. Pissing and moaning to be traded to another team he'd rather play for. Like Eli Manning, or that other guy.

Now, those guys are a-holes.

[GSRelyea]

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

It could be worse. He could refuse to play for the team that dafted him. Pissing and moaning to be traded to another team he'd rather play for. Like Eli Manning, or that other guy.

Now, those guys are a-holes.

Who's your QB

[no-pseudo-fan]

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

It could be worse. He could refuse to play for the team that dafted him. Pissing and moaning to be traded to another team he'd rather play for. Like Eli Manning, or that other guy.

Now, those guys are a-holes.

You better be referring to Bo Jackson!

[Jens1893]

[CSU Husker]

Anyone who would pay for a Quinn autograph is out of their damn mind. Hated him in college and I cant wait to see his failure in the NFL.

[theAPAOps5]

Or b****ing because he has competition and demand to be traded. Like Tatum Bell and oh yeah Trent Green.

Or even worse demanding a new contract when he hasn't even finished his other one like Portis and that piece of **** Larry Johnson.

[Atwater His Ass]

Tipping is an entirley different category for me. I sure wish I could pay my employees like crap and then somehow make it immoral for my cliental not to make up the difference.

[crazyhorse]

Originally Posted by ApaOps5

Or b****ing because he has competition and demand to be traded. Like Tatum Bell and oh yeah Trent Green.

Or even worse demanding a new contract when he hasn't even finished his other one like Portis and that piece of **** Larry Johnson.

So you agree then.

[theAPAOps5]

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

So you agree then.

Yeah everyone does something thats not respectful in life at some point or another. But I am not going to judge them like you are so apt to do.

[Smiling Assassin27]

I find it hard to believe that anybody in Quinn's shoes wouldn't do the same exact thing. He's not the first guy to do autograph shows and he won't be the last, so pipe down ladies. You have a choice--you can stand in line and pay on that day for an autograph or 2, or you can stay at home and hope to get a free one at a later time. The choice is yours, not Brady's.

As for tipping, you're gonna rely on hearsay and circumstantial evidence for something as irrelevant as a tip? Dude, come on. Did it ever occur to you that maybe the waiter was a complete screw up and didn't deserve a tip? Of course not.

[Atwater His Ass]

Originally Posted by Smiling Assassin27

As for tipping, you're gonna rely on hearsay and circumstantial evidence for something as irrelevant as a tip? Dude, come on. Did it ever occur to you that maybe the waiter was a complete screw up and didn't deserve a tip? Of course not.

You must have missed the memo. That's not how tipping works anymore. You are required to tip at least 15% no matter the service. If you don't you are a cheap ass prick.

You need to realize that you are responsible to help out someone who willingly signs on for a job that pays $3 an hour "plus tips".

Oh. And if you bring a large party, they'll just go ahead and add 20% on for you to help you out.

[crazyhorse]

Originally Posted by ApaOps5

Yeah everyone does something thats not respectful in life at some point or another. But I am not going to judge them like you are so apt to do.

(ironic sarcasm) No?

[Smiling Assassin27]

Originally Posted by Atwater His Ass

You must have missed the memo. That's not how tipping works anymore. You are required to tip at least 15% no matter the service. If you don't you are a cheap ass prick.

You need to realize that you are responsible to help out someone who willingly signs on for a job that pays $3 an hour "plus tips".

Oh. And if you bring a large party, they'll just go ahead and add 20% on for you to help you out.

Sorry, if a waiter is an a-hole, then consider me a cheap a$$ pr!ck. I don't need the Donny Trump treatment but if a waiter is intentionally a jerk, then he's in the wrong career. Waiters aren't entitled to anything unless they do their job--much like in the real world. (i didn't see the /sarcasm sign, so i'm assuming you're serious as a piece of undercooked veal parmigiana...

[Beantown Bronco]

Originally Posted by Atwater His Ass

You must have missed the memo. That's not how tipping works anymore. You are required to tip at least 15% no matter the service. If you don't you are a cheap ass prick.

There is no such memo, and I'm by no means cheap when it comes to eating out. I regularly tip good service in excess of 20%. Above average service at 18-20%. Average service to slightly below average service at 15%. Well below average service around 10%. Abyssmal service is lucky if they get anything more than a request to see the manager.

Why on earth anyone would encourage terrible performance in any field I'll never know. If you continue to foster this type of service you are only perpetuating the problem. It's one thing if it's a food screwup that is in the hands of the cooks. Fine - don't penalize the waiter or waitress. But if the service itself is really horrible....someone needs to be held accountable, and it doesn't matter how much money you are making

Feel free to throw your money away, however.

Originally Posted by Atwater His Ass

You need to realize that you are responsible to help out someone who willingly signs on for a job that pays $3 an hour "plus tips".

It's not my fault that someone chooses a career that is "incentive based". By choosing that type of job, you are saying that you can do what you do better than the next guy and you should be rewarded for it. I have no problem with that. What I have a problem with is people at the next table over, with a different waitress, getting far better service than me and then being expected to be grateful and being expected to pay my waitress more for crappy service.

Look at it this way. If a Bronco wants to get paid the league minimum plus incentives, is Pat Bowlen going to all of a sudden pay out all those incentives to the player if he doesn't perform and meet the expectations set out for him? Of course not. And do you consider Bowlen to be "cheap" when it comes to signing players? I certainly hope not.

[Atwater His Ass]

Originally Posted by Smiling Assassin27

Sorry, if a waiter is an a-hole, then consider me a cheap a$$ pr!ck. I don't need the Donny Trump treatment but if a waiter is intentionally a jerk, then he's in the wrong career. Waiters aren't entitled to anything unless they do their job--much like in the real world. (i didn't see the /sarcasm sign, so i'm assuming you're serious as a piece of undercooked veal parmigiana...

No dude, I agree with you. This whole tipping thing is out of control. It stinks from top to bottom. And what's up with everyone and their mother wanting a tip? Hairdressers, barista, dude at subway, pizza delivery guy, etc.

I work as an engineer in an office setting, and I think I should put a tip jar on my desk and everytime someone comes and asks me something or picks up a document, I'll point toward the tip jar.

It's ridiculous. It's not like you don't get nickel and dimed enough everday as it is.

[Atwater His Ass]

Originally Posted by Beantown Bronco

There is no such memo, and I'm by no means cheap when it comes to eating out. I regularly tip good service in excess of 20%. Above average service at 18-20%. Average service to slightly below average service at 15%. Well below average service around 10%. Abyssmal service is lucky if they get anything more than a request to see the manager.

Why on earth anyone would encourage terrible performance in any field I'll never know. If you continue to foster this type of service you are only perpetuating the problem. It's one thing if it's a food screwup that is in the hands of the cooks. Fine - don't penalize the waiter or waitress. But if the service itself is really horrible....someone needs to be held accountable, and it doesn't matter how much money you are making

Feel free to throw your money away, however.



It's not my fault that someone chooses a career that is "incentive based". By choosing that type of job, you are saying that you can do what you do better than the next guy and you should be rewarded for it. I have no problem with that. What I have a problem with is people at the next table over, with a different waitress, getting far better service than me and then being expected to be grateful and being expected to pay my waitress more for crappy service.

Look at it this way. If a Bronco wants to get paid the league minimum plus incentives, is Pat Bowlen going to all of a sudden pay out all those incentives to the player if he doesn't perform and meet the expectations set out for him? Of course not. And do you consider Bowlen to be "cheap" when it comes to signing players? I certainly hope not.

I think you guys totally missed the sarcasm. I thought it was obvious.

[azbroncfan]

Hating a guy over hear say and rumors. Hmmm.

[Beantown Bronco]

Originally Posted by Atwater His Ass

I think you guys totally missed the sarcasm. I thought it was obvious.

Definitely missed it....probably because some people actually do feel the way I thought you did.

We obviously agree.

[Beantown Bronco]

Originally Posted by Atwater His Ass

I work as an engineer in an office setting, and I think I should put a tip jar on my desk and everytime someone comes and asks me something or picks up a document, I'll point toward the tip jar.

Funny you should mention that. One of my friends was a substitute teacher and he kept a tip jar on his desk as a joke.....kids actually put money in it.

Pretty classic.

[shakenbake]

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

It could be worse. He could refuse to play for the team that dafted him. Pissing and moaning to be traded to another team he'd rather play for. Like Eli Manning, or that other guy.

Now, those guys are a-holes.

That is actually pretty funny.

[Atwater His Ass]

Originally Posted by Beantown Bronco

Definitely missed it....probably because some people actually do feel the way I thought you did.

We obviously agree.

The only place I don't mind tipping large are on the rare occasions I go to the bar. First round you tip large to ensure fast service when it gets busy and then just tip adequately the rest of the night. I look at that as paying to basicaly cut in line all night and I'm fine with that.