NJ Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 http://sports.yahoo....?urn=nfl-wp6443 Tiki Barber remains unemployed and sad By MJD When Tiki Barber told HBO that he was returning to football because he "needed the game," and because he "needed to prove to [himself] that he could be successful at something," I thought it sounded like a recipe for a personal mental health disaster. Now that NFL rosters are set at 53, and Tiki Barber never got to sniff one, I hope that's not true. According to Peter King at Sports Illustrated, Tiki isn't taking it well. I tried to reach Barber on Sunday, but he wasn't talking. I hear he's devastated that no team gave him a chance. You might wonder if teams would bring him in after the first game of the season, so his contract wouldn't be guaranteed, and that could still happen. But with no team calling Lepselter with even a hint of interest, it's more likely teams would start with backs who've been in some football competition this summer. [barber's agent Mark] Lepselter told me Sunday: "We are flabbergasted that Tiki has not had an opportunity with any team, especially when rosters were at 90 players this year. I certainly thought some team would be intrigued to see what he had left in the tank.'' Where this will leave Tiki Barber the person, I don't know. He's also recently proposed to his girlfriend, the one with whom he was involved while still married to his pregnant wife. So that's good news. His football career, though, is dead, and it's not coming back. I know Tiki said he needed the game, but I doubt he needs it enough to consider trying to prove himself in the UFL, Canada or the Arena League. For a guy truly desperate to get back into the league, that's really the only step left. Even if a team suffers a catastrophic string of injuries at the tailback position, it won't be Barber's phone that rings. It'll be someone younger, cheaper, who won't bring any media scrutiny, and will play with fearless abandon on special teams. Sorry, Tiki. Good luck finding something else that makes you happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 http://sports.yahoo....?urn=nfl-wp6443 Tiki Barber remains unemployed and sad By MJD When Tiki Barber told HBO that he was returning to football because he "needed the game," and because he "needed to prove to [himself] that he could be successful at something," I thought it sounded like a recipe for a personal mental health disaster. Now that NFL rosters are set at 53, and Tiki Barber never got to sniff one, I hope that's not true. According to Peter King at Sports Illustrated, Tiki isn't taking it well. I tried to reach Barber on Sunday, but he wasn't talking. I hear he's devastated that no team gave him a chance. You might wonder if teams would bring him in after the first game of the season, so his contract wouldn't be guaranteed, and that could still happen. But with no team calling Lepselter with even a hint of interest, it's more likely teams would start with backs who've been in some football competition this summer. [barber's agent Mark] Lepselter told me Sunday: "We are flabbergasted that Tiki has not had an opportunity with any team, especially when rosters were at 90 players this year. I certainly thought some team would be intrigued to see what he had left in the tank.'' Where this will leave Tiki Barber the person, I don't know. He's also recently proposed to his girlfriend, the one with whom he was involved while still married to his pregnant wife. So that's good news. His football career, though, is dead, and it's not coming back. I know Tiki said he needed the game, but I doubt he needs it enough to consider trying to prove himself in the UFL, Canada or the Arena League. For a guy truly desperate to get back into the league, that's really the only step left. Even if a team suffers a catastrophic string of injuries at the tailback position, it won't be Barber's phone that rings. It'll be someone younger, cheaper, who won't bring any media scrutiny, and will play with fearless abandon on special teams. Sorry, Tiki. Good luck finding something else that makes you happy. She's got a softball in her brassiere. A softball. Tiki wants to keep those softballs bouncing, or at least quivering in all their siliconic goodness. CFL doesn't make rubber boobies bounce with joy. Poor Tiki. Sad he had to dump his wife and have a midlife crisis while overvaluing his own importance--all at the same time. Skinny chicks with softball boobs will destroy a fellow. I'm waking my son to tell him to go for an A-cup who can cook. Womens are good for the soul--unless you are too in love with yourself to find a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aten Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I can't wait until I'm old enough to have a midlife crisis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I can't wait until I'm old enough to have a midlife crisis. They're overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Something tells me that things are going to take a turn for the worse for Tiki. I don't see any way that his situation doesn't lead to major depression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 He had it all and threw it away- more common in sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Tiki's sadness makes me happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I can't wait until I'm old enough to have a midlife crisis. Your not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Something tells me that things are going to take a turn for the worse for Tiki. I don't see any way that his situation doesn't lead to major depression. OJ bad, or living in a van down by the river bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I can't wait until I'm old enough to have a midlife crisis. Just remember. The sports car is a LOT cheaper than the mistress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Tiki's sadness makes me happy. + 1. This dude deserves everything thats happening to him. Here's a noble thought, maybe nobody is interested in you because you're a scumbag who trashed the entire Giants organization the year you retired and they proceeded to go win a SB without the greatness of Tiki Barber. GFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 + 1. This dude deserves everything thats happening to him. Here's a noble thought, maybe nobody is interested in you because you're a scumbag who trashed the entire Giants organization the year you retired and they proceeded to go win a SB without the greatness of Tiki Barber. GFY You gotta seen the KSK weekly trashing of Peter King's column. They give it to Tiki and King with both barrels, funny, funny sh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Schadenfreude. You just knowTom Coughlin is laughing his balls off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcs Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 That's silly. He's been retired like 5 years now, right? We know he's a great running back, but you can't just retire and come back 5 years later as if nothing happened. He should have played 2 years longer on his career instead of busting out early like a wuss. He'd be useless playing today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 He is a scumbag for ditching his wife while pregnant for someone else. But a lot of his monetary problems are b'cause i'm sure his divorce settlement would be based on the best years of his earning life. That leaves you desperate when the best years of you earning life are in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Your not? He's going to live until he's 128. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I wouldn't piss in his mouth if his stomach was on fire. Grade A scumbag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 a lot of his monetary problems are b'cause i'm sure his divorce settlement would be based on the best years of his earning life. That leaves you desperate when the best years of you earning life are in the past. Good ... let him deliver pizza's .... depressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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