The Finger Wag – Athletes using Twitter and Social Media to their Disadvantage

Awhile back we did a story on Darren Sharper calling out Bret Farve’s ankle surgery. He implied that the ankle was going to be a target for him and the Saints in their season opening matchup this year using the term “X marks the spot”.

Naturally this didn’t sit well with some of Bret’s teammates and a
little war ensued:

Visanthe Shiancoe struck first:

VShiancoe

(Visanthe Shiancoe)

You went for my legs twice in the championship game.. it was mano y mano, I would think that the mighty "Sharper Shaker" wouldnt shy from... On 11:44 PM May 28th 2010 from mobile web

VShiancoe

(Visanthe Shiancoe)

.... a little thudding @sharper42 On 11:47 PM May 28th 2010 from mobile web

These seem mostly harmless, just some good smack talk. Visanthe’s teammate Bryant McKinnie joins the fray basically with nothing more than asking what’s going on:

bigmacvikings

(Bryant Mckinnie)

@sharper42 oh so I heard u was on twitter going in, but I missed it! Man u don't want these problems. On 12:44 AM May 28th 2010 from UberTwitter in reply to Darren Sharper

Darren Sharper has one of the worst over reactions I have seen:

sharper42

(Darren Sharper)

@bigmacvikings You know things ain't changed but the number on the range. I still back up what I say like in practice. But don't bring your On 2:49 AM May 28th 2010 from mobile web in reply to Bryant Mckinnie

sharper42

(Darren Sharper)

@bigmacvikings Big a.s out there trying to block me. On 2:50 AM May 28th 2010 from mobile web in reply to Bryant Mckinnie

Not only is that way overblown but the inability to type out “ass” is just disturbing.

A few days went by and then the ultimate bomb was dropped taking this from a somewhat lame rivalry to an all-out, probably going to see a fight on the field, flame war…

VShiancoe

(Visanthe Shiancoe)

"X- marks the spot".. Loved the idea, ehhh so I went for it http://twitpic.com/1t6nor On 4:02 AM Jun 2nd 2010 from Twitpic

Doesn’t read so bad right? Here’s the picture:

Yeah…

The best part of this picture is just how lame it is. This reminds me of when I do an impression of people and just say something like “I’m Bill Clinton, got any cigars?!?” in a high voice. It gets all the laughs from the ladies.

sharper42

(Darren Sharper)

@vshiancoe ok homeboy you done went too far, making me out to be something that has brought this country alot of heartache. On 9:51 PM Jun 2nd 2010 from mobile web in reply to Visanthe Shiancoe

sharper42

(Darren Sharper)

Imma bust you right under your chinstrap from the first play on. I don't care about the fine. F the money Imma do it for the red,white&blue On 9:53 PM Jun 2nd 2010 from mobile web

sharper42

(Darren Sharper)

And you'll see me cuz I'll be dressed in black & gold. Protect your neck that's all the warning you get. On 9:54 PM Jun 2nd 2010 from mobile web

BillyMiller83

(Billy Miller)

@sharper42 that boy was wrong for that pic so do ya thing boy On 10:03 PM Jun 2nd 2010 from Echofon in reply to Darren Sharper

Now here is Visanthe’s explanation, truth be told, I don’t really get it:

VShiancoe

(Visanthe Shiancoe)

Those statements were the epitome of a crooked politician.. have some class "homeboy" @sharper42 On 11:23 PM Jun 2nd 2010 from web

VShiancoe

(Visanthe Shiancoe)

That target was already set up for me... No insult was intended to anyone On 3:06 PM Jun 3rd 2010 from web

Dude, you called him Bin Laden, it is one of top insults you can have today.

I never predicted having to tell a public figure using Bin Laden was a bad idea.

Note:Thanks to @Shotofginn from Shot of Ginn for pointing this out to me!

BillyMiller83

(Billy Miller)

Good luck to all players tryn out for teams this weekend. I had a tryout 4 the saints 4 years ago and the rest is history! On 5:08 PM May 8th 2010 from Echofon

Just a quick reminder of why we watch sports.  It’s like seeing the 250 pound guys crying at the draft because his dream has actually come true.

You shouldn’t watch for T.O. or the guys on your fantasy team.  It’s really about the fringe players scratching and clawing to make a living doing what they love.

Or becoming a legit force at tight end like Billy Miller.

So think about those guys waiting by the phone for that call that they’ve made a team… even if they have to pack up and move to Jacksonsville.

OGOchoCinco

(Chad Ochocinco)

PacMan Jones will be a great addition to our already solid ass defense not to mention his ability to return kicks,#hewontgetintroubleimthere On 7:52 PM May 4th 2010 from Swift

Let me take this time to try and summarize for you what has transpired during Ocho’s tenure as a Bengal:

Chris Henry - unlawful transaction with a minor (three counts), speeding, operating a vehicle under the influence, felony possession of a concealed firearm, possession of marijuana. First arrest was in December 2005
A.J. Nicholson - Burglary, grand theft
Frostee Rucker - Spousal battery
Reggie McNeal – Resisting arrest
Eric Steinbach - boating under the influence
Odell Thurman - DWI
Deltha O’Neal - DWI
Matthias Askew - Resisting arrest
Quincy Wilson - Disorderly Conduct

So now bringing in a running back in Larry Johnson who likes to slap women around, a wide receiver, Matt Jones, who would snort anything white you put in front of him and then you add your very own Coup de grâce in PacMan Jones, the man, the myth the legend.

Good Luck Cincinatti.

McCoy, the stellar second year running back for the Eagles, must’ve watched the Mayweather v. Mosley fight this weekend.

cutondime

(LeSean Mccoy)

So look I think I can beat mayweather no shrimp is going to beat me 5"7 please a right from me he's sleep On 4:21 AM May 2nd 2010 from Twitterrific

cutondime

(LeSean Mccoy)

@iHeartKira u stop I'm serious no lil ol man will dominate me I bench press 4x mayweather what's he way 145lbs. On 4:37 AM May 2nd 2010 from Twitterrific in reply to Everybody Luvs Kira

cutondime

(LeSean Mccoy)

I can punch with both hands and I wrestled in junior high he wouldn't last 10min. If u seen me stiff arm imagine it's a jab On 4:39 AM May 2nd 2010 from Twitterrific

cutondime

(LeSean Mccoy)

If I can fend off 260 pound lb's with killer instincts with a stiff arm I swear a jab from me to a 145 man would have him bed ridden On 4:40 AM May 2nd 2010 from Twitterrific

However, his tight end, Brent Celek isn’t buying it…

BrentCelek

(Brent Celek)

@cutondime ur tripping dude. Mayweather is no shrimp. I wanna arrange this now On 10:02 PM May 2nd 2010 from Echofon in reply to LeSean Mccoy

BrentCelek

(Brent Celek)

@cutondime hahahah. Mur mur? Don't want u to be embarassed in front of all those people. Haha On 10:39 PM May 2nd 2010 from Echofon in reply to LeSean Mccoy

This really comes down the argued-one-million-times bar discussion of…

“Ok, in the ring Mayweather would win.  But if we’re playing street rules, man.  I’ll take him out.”

Which is generally not true.  But I think LeSean has a chance.

Either way, Brent should be careful getting involved… seeing how this whole thing started….

cutondime

(LeSean Mccoy)

Omg wife be quiet RT @The_RealMcCoy Aye why Mosley son sooooo sexyyyyy! My goodness On 4:20 AM May 2nd 2010 from Twitterrific

He had to defend his honor in front of Ms. McCoy.

Thanks to @MrShawnFernando for the pointer.

Darrell Reid does his best Kevin Smith monolog and decides to use twitter to provide some commentary on relationships between men and women, men and men, women and women and whatever else he can think about.

Footz95

(Darrell Reid)

#JustMyOpinion But I Don't C How A Dude Could B Gay. The Power Of The P Keeps Me From Goin The Other Way #JustMyOpinion On 7:09 PM Apr 27th 2010 from twidroid

Footz95

(Darrell Reid)

On Da Other Hand I Can C How A Woman Could Love Woman (Ish Me 2 @Mr_Camron Voice). Dey Got Da Power Plus Dudes B Messin Up #JustMyOpinion On 7:10 PM Apr 27th 2010 from twidroid

Wow…

That reminds me of this great scene from Chasing Amy: