ZachEY Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/03/more-fisticuffs.html More fisticuffs for Pacman Jones 10:55 AM, March 6, 2009 This was entertaining. I stopped by L.A. Southwest College this week to spend some time on the set of "Pros vs. Joes," the Spike TV show airing in April that pits retired NFL and NBA players against so-called everyday Joes in various football and basketball skills challenges. Actually, the Joes are pretty athletic this season, many of them former college athletes. I watched former NFL players Rich Gannon, Priest Holmes and Adam "Pacman" Jones play in a three-on-three football game -- with helmets and shoulder pads -- against three no-name competitors. Although some of it was hokey (when's the last time you saw Gannon rush the passer, or drop back into coverage?), there were a couple of big hits. One of the better collisions was one at the goal line between Jones and a "Joe" named Dan Adams, a 5-foot-10 sales rep from Boston who played linebacker at Holy Cross. He set an NCAA single-game record with a staggering 21 solo tackles against Colgate. Anyway, Adams stuck Jones at the goal line, jarring loose the football. It was pretty funny, because Jones had been talking trash to that point, referring to Adams as "Waterboy." A few minutes after the hit, the two exchanged punches and had to be separated. "He hit me 10 yards out of bounds, kind of a cheap shot," Adams said. "I couldn't sit there and not retaliate. You've got to have some pride and dignity." As for the oft-suspended Jones, released by the Dallas Cowboys after the season, he didn't seem too concerned about how he came off on camera. "I guess that's the person he wants to be," Adams said. "But I guess in his defense, people kind of get caught up in the heat of the moment." -- Sam Farmer I'm currently working in the office of the company that produces that show, on another project. A high level person on PvJ told me about this before I'd found the article. Apparently it's on PFT as well now. According to this person, Pacman was involved in the fight but it was instigated by the other party. Either way, the guy can't get out of his own way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Instant Karma Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 http://www.jetnation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72712 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Freakin' newbs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Why has fighting in sports become such a story? This soap opera nonsense is annoying. Parcells and Simms screaming at each other today would spark a 5 part story on Sportscenter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Why has fighting in sports become such a story? This soap opera nonsense is annoying. Parcells and Simms screaming at each other today would spark a 5 part story on Sportscenter. This is a fist fight, on a tv show, that's why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 This is a fist fight, on a tv show, that's why. Bleh. *turns on random NHL game* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiF Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I think I could take Pac Man in a fist fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 A "fistfight" with helmets and pads on is not a real fight. I've had fights with some of best friends on the field. Besides, the other guy admits he started the "fistfight" portion because he felt he caught a cheapshot. Non-story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Voice of Reason Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I'd worry if I was the Joe. Pacman might try to put a hit out on the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Why has fighting in sports become such a story? This soap opera nonsense is annoying. Parcells and Simms screaming at each other today would spark a 5 part story on Sportscenter. I'm with you. Who gives a rats behind about PacMan anymore? He's an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I think I could take Pac Man in a fist fight. Maybe so, but could you take him in a gunfight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Maybe so, but could you take him in a gunfight? It'd be more of a catfight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiF Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 It'd be more of a catfight. If we fought, you would leave alive. And then I would piss on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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