Sharpton: NFL should halt HOF game - The Orange Mane

brncs_fan · 03-19-2008, 05:22 PM

CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- The Rev. Al Sharpton's organization plans to ask the NFL to cancel this summer's Hall of Fame game over allegations of police misconduct in the city.

Richard Jones, who heads the local chapter of the National Action Network, founded by Sharpton, said the group is taking action because of police officers' "general aggressiveness and over-the-line attitude to the citizens of Canton, especially the black citizens."

The Indianapolis Colts and Washington Redskins are scheduled to play in the Hall of Fame game Aug. 3 in Canton.

Jones said he has sent information on police misconduct to NFL players Tank Johnson and Adam "Pacman" Jones, who have been punished by the league over their legal troubles.

"Please hold Canton to the same standards you're held to," Jones said he asked the players.

The group also will publish contact information for black NFL stars so they can be urged to put pressure on the league, Jones said.

Adam Herman, spokesman for Mayor William J. Healy II, said the call for the NFL to cancel the game comes as a surprise. Herman said the mayor is committed to meeting with Jones.

"We do not believe the cancellation of the Hall of Fame game is either likely or appropriate in this situation," Herman said Wednesday.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said Wednesday that the group has not contacted the league.

One arrest the group is concerned about is the Dec. 4 arrest of Cortes Everett, 21, who is accused of carrying a loaded gun and having marijuana.

Everett contends his pants were removed during a search. Safety Service Director Thomas Nesbitt said an internal affairs investigation, which includes video of the arrest, shows Everett's complaints are unfounded.

Two officers were reprimanded for unprofessional conduct during the search, including using foul language, Herman said.

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brncs_fan · 03-19-2008, 05:23 PM

So we should harm all the businesses in Canton that profit from the game and the NFL because two cops used bad judgement?

Kaylore · 03-19-2008, 05:25 PM

Typical Sharpton

TDmvp · 03-19-2008, 05:29 PM

Sharpton is a waste a air , i'd like to see anyone defend this garbage of a human ... where is L.A. and his little hate squad ...

Great pic Kaylore ...

HEAV · 03-19-2008, 05:30 PM

Geeeee Zuuus!

DomCasual · 03-19-2008, 05:34 PM

Yeah, that's going to happen.

Bronco Yoda · 03-19-2008, 05:43 PM

yeah, this makes sense...

azbroncfan · 03-19-2008, 05:45 PM

Sharpton the most racist person in the US.

ohiobronco2 · 03-19-2008, 05:54 PM

The world will be a much better place when this media wh*re passes on.

Broncojef · 03-19-2008, 05:55 PM

Hope the NFL tells Sharpton they are considering moving a franchise to Canton if it means people like him won't show up come game day.

ElwayMD · 03-19-2008, 06:11 PM

So there's video of the arrest which shows the officers being guilty of swearing and nothing else...so Sharpton is attempting to stop the HoF game over the police cursing?

Why won't the media realize he is full of **** and ignore his b.s.

Los Broncos · 03-19-2008, 06:13 PM

Go away Al till the next so called incident.

Dukes · 03-19-2008, 06:38 PM

The epitome of racism. Just think of how Sharpton and Rev Jackson have benifited from racism. They don't care about it, they just use it for their own personal gain. Makes me want to throw up

Ramathorn · 03-19-2008, 06:45 PM

Al sharpton is a loser. He needs to stay out of peoples business.

Farrakhan · 03-19-2008, 07:06 PM

Sharpton needs to shut his trap.

Kaylore · 03-19-2008, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farrakhan

Sharpton needs to shut his trap.

Louis! Jealous?

BroncosMT · 03-19-2008, 07:52 PM

Judas Priest.....this guy pops up just to make himself heard!!!!

Dr. Broncenstein · 03-19-2008, 08:05 PM

People Who Annoy You

B-Love · 03-19-2008, 08:07 PM

This guy first became famous 20 years ago, when a girl in Upstate NY faked that she was attacked by a few whities. She even stooped to wiping dog **** on herself.

Look up the Tawana Brawley case; it put Sharpton on the map, and the case was a fraud.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tawana_Brawley

Seriously, check this **** out. This guy should have been barred from representing anyone on a national stage after this sham cost Dutchess County MILLIONS of dollars investigating this disgrace.

B-Love · 03-19-2008, 08:10 PM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ls8N4s8YJfg&feature=related

Reverend Al with Romey and Chris Evert.

Northman · 03-19-2008, 08:12 PM

That One Guy · 03-19-2008, 08:13 PM

I could care less about Sharpton, the sooner he dies the sooner a respectable member can take his place and actually achieve some good.

More than the story, I'm still waiting to see a Footsteps or someone like that come in and explain why this makes sense. Where would we be without that crowd...

Does anyone else think people like Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, and now that jackass preacher for Obama do more to harm race relations than just about anyone in the last 10-20 years? Seriously, everytime I hear the NAACP taking up a cause I just roll my eyes because we've been so conditioned to the retardom of these people.

Jason in LA · 03-19-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

"We do not believe the cancellation of the Hall of Fame game is either likely or appropriate in this situation," Herman said Wednesday.

I totally agree with this statement. If this is a legit issue cancelling the game is not the way to resolve the issue. I don't think they even expect the NFL to cancel the game. Attaching the NFL to this sheds light on the situation.

Sodak · 03-19-2008, 08:58 PM

Good thing Gonzolays is gone. He'd love this thread. He would wallow in it.

Majik · 03-19-2008, 09:54 PM

Liberalism at it's finest......

03-19-2008, 05:22 PM	#1
brncs_fan How about some Tapenade! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Coaches Cradle...Eastern Illinois University Posts: 5,490 Adopt-a-Bronco: Manti Teo	Sharpton: NFL should halt HOF game CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- The Rev. Al Sharpton's organization plans to ask the NFL to cancel this summer's Hall of Fame game over allegations of police misconduct in the city. Richard Jones, who heads the local chapter of the National Action Network, founded by Sharpton, said the group is taking action because of police officers' "general aggressiveness and over-the-line attitude to the citizens of Canton, especially the black citizens." The Indianapolis Colts and Washington Redskins are scheduled to play in the Hall of Fame game Aug. 3 in Canton. Jones said he has sent information on police misconduct to NFL players Tank Johnson and Adam "Pacman" Jones, who have been punished by the league over their legal troubles. "Please hold Canton to the same standards you're held to," Jones said he asked the players. The group also will publish contact information for black NFL stars so they can be urged to put pressure on the league, Jones said. Adam Herman, spokesman for Mayor William J. Healy II, said the call for the NFL to cancel the game comes as a surprise. Herman said the mayor is committed to meeting with Jones. "We do not believe the cancellation of the Hall of Fame game is either likely or appropriate in this situation," Herman said Wednesday. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said Wednesday that the group has not contacted the league. One arrest the group is concerned about is the Dec. 4 arrest of Cortes Everett, 21, who is accused of carrying a loaded gun and having marijuana. Everett contends his pants were removed during a search. Safety Service Director Thomas Nesbitt said an internal affairs investigation, which includes video of the arrest, shows Everett's complaints are unfounded. Two officers were reprimanded for unprofessional conduct during the search, including using foul language, Herman said. Link

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03-19-2008, 05:23 PM	#2
brncs_fan How about some Tapenade! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Coaches Cradle...Eastern Illinois University Posts: 5,490 Adopt-a-Bronco: Manti Teo	So we should harm all the businesses in Canton that profit from the game and the NFL because two cops used bad judgement?

03-19-2008, 05:25 PM	#3
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,050 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Typical Sharpton

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TDmvp Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 8,053	Sharpton is a waste a air , i'd like to see anyone defend this garbage of a human ... where is L.A. and his little hate squad ... Great pic Kaylore ...

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03-19-2008, 05:34 PM	#6
DomCasual The Dude abides. Shameless Homer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cocytus Posts: 13,171 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gus Frerotte	Yeah, that's going to happen.

03-19-2008, 05:43 PM	#7
Bronco Yoda Stokley once... ...saved me from a beating Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,244	yeah, this makes sense...

03-19-2008, 05:45 PM	#8
azbroncfan Ring of Famer Angry guntoting,meateating AMERICAN Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 8,669 Adopt-a-Bronco: TEBOW	Sharpton the most racist person in the US.

03-19-2008, 05:54 PM	#9
ohiobronco2 Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,739	The world will be a much better place when this media wh*re passes on.

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Broncojef Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Great White North Posts: 3,020	Hope the NFL tells Sharpton they are considering moving a franchise to Canton if it means people like him won't show up come game day.

03-19-2008, 06:11 PM	#11
ElwayMD It Stinks! Meet the New Boss... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,509 Adopt-a-Bronco: Sammy Winder	So there's video of the arrest which shows the officers being guilty of swearing and nothing else...so Sharpton is attempting to stop the HoF game over the police cursing? Why won't the media realize he is full of **** and ignore his b.s.

03-19-2008, 06:13 PM	#12
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Go away Al till the next so called incident.

03-19-2008, 06:38 PM	#13
Dukes Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 6,317	The epitome of racism. Just think of how Sharpton and Rev Jackson have benifited from racism. They don't care about it, they just use it for their own personal gain. Makes me want to throw up

03-19-2008, 06:45 PM	#14
Ramathorn Perennial Pro-bowler M E O W Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Little Hocking, OH Posts: 934 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elvis Dumervil	Al sharpton is a loser. He needs to stay out of peoples business.

03-19-2008, 07:06 PM	#15
Farrakhan Just Drafted Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 47 Adopt-a-Bronco: Travis Henry	Sharpton needs to shut his trap.

03-19-2008, 07:52 PM	#17
BroncosMT Back in Big Sky Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Frozen tundra of Montana Posts: 869	Judas Priest.....this guy pops up just to make himself heard!!!!

03-19-2008, 08:05 PM	#18
Dr. Broncenstein Overdriven Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterile Fields Posts: 11,619 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Woodyard	People Who Annoy You

03-19-2008, 08:07 PM	#19
B-Love Ring of Famer They're killin me Whitey, they're killin me!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,266	This guy first became famous 20 years ago, when a girl in Upstate NY faked that she was attacked by a few whities. She even stooped to wiping dog ** on herself. Look up the Tawana Brawley case; it put Sharpton on the map, and the case was a fraud. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tawana_Brawley Seriously, check this ** out. This guy should have been barred from representing anyone on a national stage after this sham cost Dutchess County MILLIONS of dollars investigating this disgrace.

03-19-2008, 08:10 PM	#20
B-Love Ring of Famer They're killin me Whitey, they're killin me!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,266	http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ls8N4s8YJfg&feature=related Reverend Al with Romey and Chris Evert.

03-19-2008, 08:12 PM	#21
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03-19-2008, 08:13 PM	#22
That One Guy Producer of Nonsense Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sun and Beachville Posts: 14,042 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I could care less about Sharpton, the sooner he dies the sooner a respectable member can take his place and actually achieve some good. More than the story, I'm still waiting to see a Footsteps or someone like that come in and explain why this makes sense. Where would we be without that crowd... Does anyone else think people like Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, and now that jackass preacher for Obama do more to harm race relations than just about anyone in the last 10-20 years? Seriously, everytime I hear the NAACP taking up a cause I just roll my eyes because we've been so conditioned to the retardom of these people.

03-19-2008, 08:58 PM	#24
Sodak Clueless... Who stole my avatar? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Black Hills of Dakota Posts: 3,080	Good thing Gonzolays is gone. He'd love this thread. He would wallow in it.

03-19-2008, 09:54 PM	#25
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