The Modern Spectator: "I perform due diligence on rumors anytime there is an allegation made against a player I represent, and at this point I can tell you that I'm not satisfied that anything occurred.''

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"My booty is not this big. Now I'll be able to block 'em out—I'll be great on offense."

That’s former Oklahoma University basketball god, Wayman Tisdale, explaining how the prosthetic he has worn since losing his right leg to cancer earlier this year adds extra girth to his back section. Incredibly, Tisdale can also joke about the unexpected benefits of his new limb.

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Why do teams have different punt and kickoff returners?

17 November 08

Despite the fact that returning kickoffs and returning punts seem to require similar skills, most teams in the NFL employ different players for each job. Why?

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"I perform due diligence on rumors anytime there is an allegation made against a player I represent, and at this point I can tell you that I'm not satisfied that anything occurred.''

9 October 08

Worrick Robinson, Pacman Jones’ attorney, expresses his qualified and complicated doubts about an altercation between Jones and his security guard.

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The Modern Spectator is a literary sports journal. It takes a broad look at our culture by focusing on the games we watch and play.