Bob Roberts
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No kid on Earth believes this bullshit. Kids are the most hateful, selfish beings there are.
Greg Hardy signed...
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Yes, but Hardy didn't.
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This is absolutely true. The world literally revolves around them in their eyes. Especially at that age.
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Didn't Hardy make $13million last year and only played one game?
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Yes
dallen
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Here is the 911 call that Hardy made after he allegedly assaulted the lady. It'd be pretty stupid to call 911 after beating someone. If he was guilty he is a pretty good actor.
http://www.wsoctv.com/videos/news/listen-greg-hardy-911-call/vCbCh2/
http://www.wsoctv.com/videos/news/listen-greg-hardy-911-call/vCbCh2/
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My bad. I thought he didn't get paid while he wasn't playing. Was it because he was on the exemption list?
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Greg Hardy signing irks Dallas mayor
Updated: March 20, 2015, 12:26 PM ET
By Todd Archer | ESPN.com
IRVING, Texas -- Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, a Cowboys fan who has watched games from the suite of owner and general manager Jerry Jones, called the signing of Greg Hardy a "shot in the gut."
When the Cowboys signed Hardy on Wednesday, Rawlings called the Cowboys to discuss the signing, the Dallas Morning News reported Thursday. He said the team told him it did extensive background checks into Hardy and structured his contract so that the player would need to fall in line in order to be paid handsomely.
Last spring a North Carolina judge found Hardy guilty of assaulting and threatening to kill ex-girlfriend Nicole Holder, but the verdict was set aside when Hardy requested a jury trial. Charges were dropped when Holder refused to cooperate with the district attorney's office after receiving a financial settlement from Hardy.
Hardy, who signed a one-year, $11.3 million deal with the Cowboys, remains on the commissioner's exempt list and could be suspended for part of the 2015 season under the league's personal conduct policy.
"I'm a big Cowboys fan. I love them to death and I want them to beat the Eagles every time they play," Rawlings told reporters. "But at some point, being a sports fan gets trumped by being a father, husband, wanting to do what's right for women, so this is not a good thing. I don't think I'm going to be buying Hardy jerseys any time soon."
Rawlings said the Cowboys' decision to sign Hardy makes him "take pause," after some of the good the team has done in the areas of curbing domestic violence.
"I think the attention on this issue is helping," Rawlings said. "For too long, that line was really vague. It was a gray area. I think that line is getting very clear now. You never, never, never hit a woman. In this case common knowledge says he did. It's unacceptable by me and he's going to have to deal with the repercussions of that. I'm sorry that happened for the woman. I'm sorry that happened for him, but it did and we've got to deal with it going forward now."
Rawlings said he does not believe the NFL deals with social issues well, but it does respond to the marketplace. The league has stepped up its commitment to fighting domestic violence in response to several off-the-field incidents in the past year by strengthening its personal conduct policy and releasing several public service announcements.
The mayor has employed current and former Cowboys in his efforts to curtail domestic violence with his Dallas Men Against Abuse campaign.
Rawlings called himself a big believer in redemption and hopes Hardy can be an advocate in ending abuse in the future.
"I hope he will be in 10 years a person we look back and say he changed a lot of kids' lives because he dealt with the issue, he talked about it and he owned up to it," Rawlings said. "I hope that's the case."
Updated: March 20, 2015, 12:26 PM ET
By Todd Archer | ESPN.com
IRVING, Texas -- Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, a Cowboys fan who has watched games from the suite of owner and general manager Jerry Jones, called the signing of Greg Hardy a "shot in the gut."
When the Cowboys signed Hardy on Wednesday, Rawlings called the Cowboys to discuss the signing, the Dallas Morning News reported Thursday. He said the team told him it did extensive background checks into Hardy and structured his contract so that the player would need to fall in line in order to be paid handsomely.
Last spring a North Carolina judge found Hardy guilty of assaulting and threatening to kill ex-girlfriend Nicole Holder, but the verdict was set aside when Hardy requested a jury trial. Charges were dropped when Holder refused to cooperate with the district attorney's office after receiving a financial settlement from Hardy.
Hardy, who signed a one-year, $11.3 million deal with the Cowboys, remains on the commissioner's exempt list and could be suspended for part of the 2015 season under the league's personal conduct policy.
"I'm a big Cowboys fan. I love them to death and I want them to beat the Eagles every time they play," Rawlings told reporters. "But at some point, being a sports fan gets trumped by being a father, husband, wanting to do what's right for women, so this is not a good thing. I don't think I'm going to be buying Hardy jerseys any time soon."
Rawlings said the Cowboys' decision to sign Hardy makes him "take pause," after some of the good the team has done in the areas of curbing domestic violence.
"I think the attention on this issue is helping," Rawlings said. "For too long, that line was really vague. It was a gray area. I think that line is getting very clear now. You never, never, never hit a woman. In this case common knowledge says he did. It's unacceptable by me and he's going to have to deal with the repercussions of that. I'm sorry that happened for the woman. I'm sorry that happened for him, but it did and we've got to deal with it going forward now."
Rawlings said he does not believe the NFL deals with social issues well, but it does respond to the marketplace. The league has stepped up its commitment to fighting domestic violence in response to several off-the-field incidents in the past year by strengthening its personal conduct policy and releasing several public service announcements.
The mayor has employed current and former Cowboys in his efforts to curtail domestic violence with his Dallas Men Against Abuse campaign.
Rawlings called himself a big believer in redemption and hopes Hardy can be an advocate in ending abuse in the future.
"I hope he will be in 10 years a person we look back and say he changed a lot of kids' lives because he dealt with the issue, he talked about it and he owned up to it," Rawlings said. "I hope that's the case."
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Where can I buy a Greg Hardy Cowboys jersey? I'm all in. I'd like to send this nice Rawlings man a picture of myself in my Hardy jersey.
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I AM AGAINST A MAN BEATING A WOMAN. GRR.
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Who said they can't?
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Glad you agree.
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I agree with this. Domestic Violence is a big deal for Rawlings. I would consider him a hypocrite if he wasn't at least a little miffed. I honestly hope I don't become a Hardy fan, if he did what they say he did, he's a very bad guy.
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Tear your self righteous ass, Mr Mayor.
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Charlotte Jones Anderson on Cowboys’ signing of Greg Hardy: ‘I’m not afraid of this move’
David Moore Follow @DavidMooreDMN Email dmoore@dallasnews.com
Published: March 21, 2015 1:23 pm
Charlotte Jones Anderson understands the public outrage over the signing of Greg Hardy. The Cowboys executive vice president knows the issues that come with adding a player who was convicted of domestic violence before the judge’s decision was vacated when the accuser failed to show for a jury trial.
But she also sees the opportunity to draw attention to an issue that goes beyond the initial condemnation many express. She talks about education, impact and change.
Anderson is more than just the chief brand officers for the Cowboys. She is a member of the NFL conduct committee. She sat down with the Dallas Morning News in her Valley Ranch office Saturday to discuss Hardy’s signing.
“A lot of people say this is awful, but they don’t know what to do,’’ Anderson said. “That’s why this is such an incredible opportunity. That’s why I’m not afraid of this move.
“I’m a mom. I’ve got a daughter, I’ve got two sons. This is a serious issue for me, personally. I want my kids to know that domestic violence is not acceptable. But I also want them to know that if they make a mistake, no matter what the issue is, I’m not just going to throw them out. I’ve got to help them come back and make a better choice.
“This is an opportunity to really make a significant impact. This is very powerful and it’s very important, and important for me personally.
“I think you will look back and you will say this is the right move for the Cowboys.’’
David Moore Follow @DavidMooreDMN Email dmoore@dallasnews.com
Published: March 21, 2015 1:23 pm
Charlotte Jones Anderson understands the public outrage over the signing of Greg Hardy. The Cowboys executive vice president knows the issues that come with adding a player who was convicted of domestic violence before the judge’s decision was vacated when the accuser failed to show for a jury trial.
But she also sees the opportunity to draw attention to an issue that goes beyond the initial condemnation many express. She talks about education, impact and change.
Anderson is more than just the chief brand officers for the Cowboys. She is a member of the NFL conduct committee. She sat down with the Dallas Morning News in her Valley Ranch office Saturday to discuss Hardy’s signing.
“A lot of people say this is awful, but they don’t know what to do,’’ Anderson said. “That’s why this is such an incredible opportunity. That’s why I’m not afraid of this move.
“I’m a mom. I’ve got a daughter, I’ve got two sons. This is a serious issue for me, personally. I want my kids to know that domestic violence is not acceptable. But I also want them to know that if they make a mistake, no matter what the issue is, I’m not just going to throw them out. I’ve got to help them come back and make a better choice.
“This is an opportunity to really make a significant impact. This is very powerful and it’s very important, and important for me personally.
“I think you will look back and you will say this is the right move for the Cowboys.’’
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Charlotte just wants Hardy and his Kraken to stick around as long as possible.
Bob Roberts
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Why don't they just admit they don't give a damn what you did as long as you can play football? I'd at least have respect for them telling the truth.