I never thought I would be more embarrassed to be a fan of the New York Giants than when I attended last December's 45-7 thrashing at the hands of the Saints in New Orleans. But that was before I caught a special report on BNN exposing abuses in Giants training camp that include disturbing images of players being forced to perform acts that have been described as "humiliating" and "physically painful."
Colonel Tom Coughlin has refused to acknowledge allegations of abuse that charge him with forcing players to perform:
Push-Ups: Can cause extreme soreness in the shoulders.
Wind Sprints: Sap players of their energy, get them sweaty and put them at risk of suffering contact with insects in the facial area.
And the kicker (not Matt Bryant)...
... being forced to stand naked in a room while being sprayed with hot water, risking eye stings caused by a slippery, soapy substance called shampoo.
Fans have been protesting outside Giants camp, holding signs that read, "Practice Is Inhumane," but there appears to be no end in sight to the torture suffered by these millionaires. So far the only good news is that one escapee, identified only as No. 5, has found asylum in Oakland. Stay tuned to PK.com for breaking news coverage of this developing story.
(Thanks to Tommy for the link.)
Other Sports Links:
• Anna Benson Photo Galleries — Visit the official website of the wife of Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Kris Benson. I wonder if all Pirates pitchers do this well off the field. Anyone got pictures of the gals who married John Candelaria, Kurt Tekulve, Doug Drabek or Rick Rhoden? (Thanks, Joe)
• 10 Greatest Canadians — It's a Page 2 list tied to the NHL Finals — which includes a Canadian franchise for the first time in awhile — so it's sports-heavy. Can you guess which athletic hero is No. 1? How 'bout if I told you it wasn't Wayne Gretzky? Or even a hockey player?
• Yanks' Hired Guns Lack Mystique — Not one of Bill Simmons' best columns, but the most interesting part is where he describes a Red Sox fan wearing a "JETER HAS AIDS" T-shirt as a "maniac." Is that really the best word to describe such a vile, bigoted cretin? Great to have those guys around, just to make parents even more uncomfortable about bringing kids to the ballpark.
• 20 Greatest NBA Finals Moments — NBA.com runs 'em down and includes video of each, which you can view with a simple, free registration. These league sites are starting to show value for fans, mixing some real good content with the obligatory p.r.-type material.
Hats off to Kris Benson!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by MookieW at May 27, 2004 10:59 AM