NFL Running Back Angers Fans With Pro-Lockout Tweets About Enjoying Free Time
- Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:06am by
Emily Esfahani Smith
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Reggie Bush insists he was only joking when he stirred up fans with posts on his Twitter account about enjoying free time during the NFL lockout.
Bush drew critical responses from a number of his nearly 1.7 million Twitter followers when he posted: “Everybody complaining about the lockout! Shoot I’m making the most of it! Vacation, rest, relaxing, appearances here and there! I’m good!”
Bush then added in a second post moments later: “Right about now we would be slaving in 100 degree heat, practicing twice a day, while putting our bodies at risk for nothing.”
The timing of the posts heightened criticism of Bush because the flashy running back has been absent from workouts organized by quarterback Drew Brees, which have drawn several dozen Saints players to Tulane’s football facilities.
Brees said he organized the workouts to promote team unity and give the Saints a competitive advantage when NFL labor strife eventually ends, but did not begrudge anyone who chose to continue working out on their own.
After some of Bush’s fans were less forgiving, Bush posted another message that read: “FYI last tweet was a joke! Relax people damn it’s called sense of humor! Cry me a river why don’t you…”
The Twitter exchange marked the second time Bush had made waves with a post since the NFL draft. Shortly after the Saints made a first-round trade to draft Alabama running back and former Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram, Bush tweeted: “It’s been fun New Orleans,” before later posting another message welcoming Ingram to the team.
All of the posts have come at a time when Bush’s future with the Saints is unclear. Bush is heading into the final season of a contract worth about $11.8 million for 2011, and the Saints expect him to take a pay cut this season.
Bush initially expressed a willingness to negotiate with New Orleans in the days after the Saints were eliminated from last season’s playoffs. However, he has not addressed the matter publicly in recent months, other than in his Twitter post during the draft in which he hinted he felt his time in New Orleans was up.
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Comments (52)
Gonzo
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 1:10pmThat’s really surprising. Earrings and tattoos on men is usually a sign of intelligence, right? What did you expect? Rhodes Scholars?
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 11:47amreggie needs the rest he is already a has been. even kardashian dumped his lazy azz
Report Post »Roxypnub
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 11:24amWhy does anybody care?
Report Post »retriever
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 10:46amYou go ahead and enjoy you time off. When people wake up, maybe they won’t pay to see you game.
Report Post »warner
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 10:37amI say lock them all out and get behind college football and professional soccer! These rich dolts on both sides don’t deserve to make $1,000 vs the millions they rack in! Pathetic losers!
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 11:48ami agree with that
Report Post »ofallon
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 10:37amHe feels his time is up in New Orleans? I wonder why? Maybe because he can’t keep his professional mouth closed. Be careful owners. He could show up on your doorstep. This guy is a legend in his own mind.
Report Post »Unionman
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 9:38amConsider the source…this USC graduate actually won the heisman trophy…..he also was the only person asked to return the award after numerous violations while at USC……
Report Post »He makes over 3 million dollars a year…..Navy SEALS make 54k…..
And that’s our fault…..
Michael of Marin
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 9:24amWhy in the world would the Blaze use a 5 year old photo of Reggie Bush in his now disgraced # 5 USC football jersey? Why not use his current New Orleans jersey photo? USC paid a very dear price for his services with a 3 year probation in post season play and a national championship.
Report Post »turkey13
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 9:23amI just started watching pro football a few years ago. Untill last strike I never missed a game. I was the same with baseball. Haven’t seen a world series game their strike. Now Nascar, haven’t missed a race since my first at Daytona in 1969. They have never had a strike. I spend my money where the folks appreciate me.
Report Post »lhills
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:49am“Putting our bodies at risk for nothing”?! Funny, I thought he had a multi-million dollar contract.
Report Post »MrBlonde
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:37amThey just hating on him because he blew up those levies.
Report Post »I Believe In American Exceptionalism
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:35amAnother Stupid Athlete making stupid comments that are ultimately intended to inflate the megalomaniac ego of the Stupid Athlete. Why doesn’t Bush use his free time constructively and go appear on the “hit reality show” with his Stupid Celebrity ex-girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, so they can make a whole new series of stupid comments?
Report Post »I SPY
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:33amNow get a real job and try actually working for a living instead of jerking off all day, you brain dead bum.
Report Post »jedi.kep
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:23amI used to work in a union shop. I know I would have loved a free vacation from that hell hole. I would have enjoyed my time off and if this Reggie fella is enjoying himself, then what is the big deal?
Report Post »loadingmyclips
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:19amSlaving is just a term, not like that other misincrete who compares his million dollar position to slavery. I for one think that Reggie is a pretty smart guy!!
Report Post »Tickdog
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:56amdont care.. dont care.. dont care….
Report Post »DirectlyUnPCman
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:48amHe’s black. He has to add the “slave” part somewhere. You know, so he can show his hard luck brotha‘s he’s down with the struggle……even when he isnt. Every time a black man cries “slave” I will cry “gangsta”. Maybe then they will learn to shut up.
Report Post »I_Hate_Libs
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:38amHe said he would be working like a “slave” lol Please lord give me the a multi million dollar job working in the heat for two months. Please, I very badly want to be a slave!
The horror of the Democrat mind!
Report Post »True2The_Word
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:36amSo here it is in front of us, that “Union” work ethic. Tallent not with-standing this is a very sad display of the current mentality of, “GIVE SOMETHING FOR NOTHING” I deserve it. I see it all too often in the work place. It makes thoes of us that Show-up, Suit-up, and Get-in-the-Game; look bad. Sad that it is a popular aditude.
Report Post »Edward
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:34amThis just shows the brazen attitude of alot of the pro athletes, mainly in basketball and football. NBA is nothing more than a thug sport with all the bling, and football is quickly doing the same thing. Bush and many like him do not give a single damn about anyone but themselves. Of course they want there millions and to not have to work for it anymore. I hope there is no NFL season this year, I would love to see a backlash by the fans, like baseball dealt with in 94.
Report Post »prepper1776
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:31ami wonder if he gets unemployment checks ?
Report Post »Vickie Dhaene
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 12:03pmThey are still getting paid. It’s called Salary. I don’t believe the “Slaves” of the past were paid any wage let alone Millions. World gone crazy!!!
Report Post »jeff.cooper
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:24amIf the lockout ended and he wasn’t vacationing, Bush, and the rest of the NFL, would be slaving in 100 heat and putting bodies at risk for NOTHING??? Um…isn‘t it called a paycheck and isn’t it your job? Prima donnas like Bush would do well to realize that his “joke” is a slap in the face to every unsigned and un-drafted college athlete who would sell their soul for an opportunity to play in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:47amThat is the truth. Maybe it’s time to separate the men from the boys (those who really want to play and those who really want to hold out) and hire the “wanna-be’s“ to replace the ”hold outs”. At least the fans and owners would know who really cares about the game.
Report Post »eflow504
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:15ami live in new orleans a lot of people would be very happy to see this waste of money go! the best sideline to sideline rb money can buy
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:14amReggie, darlin’, we can put that money to good use that we used to pay you “for nothing”. Get a real job, son.
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:26amKickagrandma
I love it !!!!!!!
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:09amGoes to show you, it is all about the money, not the fans or the game – kidding or not.
Report Post »slimkendall
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:14amReggie Bush for Green Jobs Czar!!
Report Post »Ironmaan
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:45amThese dummies should realize by now that ther is nothing of value in their heads that is necessary for us to hear. Please just stick to running and jumping and all will be fine.
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jhonjhonson1
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:46amMoney for nothing, chicks for free
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:33amWe have season tickets to the Atlanta Falcons. Don’t enjoy it as much as I have for the last 32+ years that we have had them. They go up more and more and it makes me sick to see the overpaid players crying and thearting a strike. If the owners end up giving them more money it is the fans that pay it any way. I am tired of it. It is hard to have sympathy for someone making Multible million and not happy with their job.
I would like to see them fire all of them and bring in amataurs to play the game and let them go to work at Burger King.lol
Report Post »GODSAMERICA
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:38am“Right about now we would be slaving in 100 degree heat, practicing twice a day, while putting our bodies at risk for nothing.”
Report Post »If it is for nothing then why do it? GET OUT of football and let someone that appreciates their chances to play if it is “for nothing”!
Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:48amNice choice odf words-slaving. They think playing FOOTBALL is slavery? Too bad they can’t meet some REAL slaves.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 8:50amOh, what? Huh? You DIDN’T like what I said? I was only joking, yeah, that’s the ticket.
Report Post »one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 9:00amI expect nothing more from an idiot that if it were not for football he would be selling crack on the street corner.. This just proves, you can give them ANYTHING and it means noting to them, because they haven’t earned it..
Report Post »verityquest
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 11:00amHe said the word slaving. R A C I S T !
Report Post »American Soldier (Separated)
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 12:28pmIs the lockout still on? I thought they resolved everything….
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 1:13pmHere’s to a blown out Knee, Reg
Can you say “Fries With That”?
Report Post »hi-polymer
Posted on May 11, 2011 at 6:25pmHe’s on the bubble anyway.
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