CarsonCity Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art...SPT02/308010038"Thurman, who was suspended all of last season and for all of the 2007 season by the NFL, was supposed to report to his Hamilton County probation officer July 24.When he didn't, Probation Officers Liz Albert and Bob Lutkenhoff filed a criminal complaint against him for not reporting.""Thurman, whose NFL career could be ended by this probation violation, must report Aug. 21 to Burlew to address the violation."D'OH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 What a moron. I can't imagine Marvin would ever want him back on the team. Just as well, he's a complete idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The PatternMaster Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 This should make the appeals process interesting.He was probably upset about not getting re-instated and said f**k it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 This should make the appeals process interesting.He was probably upset about not getting re-instated and said f**k it.If I'm not mistaken, "non-reinstatement" ruling came through on July 25 and he violated parole on the 24th. Pretty clear what happened here. What a dummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duus Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 If true, it's time to cut him. If not true, then I am still behind the guy. It simply has to be that cut-and-dry right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenyon1977 Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 This better not be a prelude to the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J24 Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 We found the reason people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 We found the reason people.Yup. Goodell is forgiven.Odell's an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duus Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I just hope the Bengals use this as the 'final straw' ... that will speak volumes in the area of public opinion. Again ... if true ... cut him. Make news. Make positive team news out of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlainThePain Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Love that quote Duus. Reading that gets me pumped for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casbengal Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Dump Thurman now. It appears he is not smart enough to get out of the rain or keep an appointment with his probation officer. What a dumba$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 F*cking moron. I mean good god. Now what the hell am I going to do with this Thurman jersey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duus Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Love that quote Duus. Reading that gets me pumped for the season.I've been threatening to make a t-shirt with that quote and proudly wear it around this city. The thing that stops me is that my wife has a genuine fear for my life. Too funny. (I do think I will do it someday ... sort of hoping someone creates it and I will just have to purchase it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 If I'm not mistaken, "non-reinstatement" ruling came through on July 25 and he violated parole on the 24th. Pretty clear what happened here. Yup. The timing of the ruling, as well as the statement about Thurman's ongoing problems, now make sense. ((sigh)) We move on, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 fuckingidiotwhat a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 If I'm not mistaken, "non-reinstatement" ruling came through on July 25 and he violated parole on the 24th. Pretty clear what happened here. Yup. The timing of the ruling, as well as the statement about Thurman's ongoing problems, now make sense. The denial of reinstatement came out early on the 26th -- the first stories started popping up just minutes after 9 am. That suggests the decision was made at least the day before, if not earlier. Per the pdf of the complaint against Thurman (linked on the Enquirer site) the complaint wasn't issued until sometime on the 26th, the arrest warrant issued on the 27th and, of course, no one appeared to notice until today. So, did Goodell know this when he made the call? Possible, but I would think, probably not.That said, it certainly doesn't help his case. However, I wouldn't be surprised if this was the result of some kind of clerical/juristictional snafu. I'm sure Odell has been reporting to someone in GA all offseason. I'm sure we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 So, did Goodell know this when he made the call? Possible, but I would think, probably not.That's how i feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjakq27 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Bye. Don't let the door hit ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Bengal Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 I'm confused.Odell was eligible to re-instatement on the 11th, correct?The commissioner had ALL that time to decide whether or not Odell could get back in the league.The issue just sat there, and he (Goodell) bases it off a PO violation almost two weeks after the fact? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Bottom line is that Odell is a mess and is simply not a reliable or trustworthy, or even a good, person. Sounds like his reinstatement denial has legitimate legs either way. I won't miss him at this point. Yes I hope we can move on and get back to what's happening on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duus Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Bottom line is that Odell is a mess and is simply not a reliable or trustworthy, or even a good, person. Sounds like his reinstatement denial has legitimate legs either way. I won't miss him at this point. Yes I hope we can move on and get back to what's happening on the field.... but that will only truly happen when the Bengals simply cut ties altogether. Much like the Bears did some time ago. Once they did that, it became a dead issue for them. The time has come for the Bengals to do the same. Closure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 F*cking moron. I mean good god. Now what the hell am I going to do with this Thurman jersey?Well, if you happen to run out of toilet paper, you're not totally screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 His violation of probation wasn`t filed until July 30th. Odell`s reinstatement was denied July 26th . . . Copy of complaint against Odell Thurman I see the problem . . . in the copy of the file, they have, they have his name as ODELA LAMAR THURMAN (wrong)his Address I presume is right, but they have hishome town listed as MINTISELLO GEORGIA (wrong)His hometown is MONTICELLO GEORGIA.Maybe that`s why ODELL didn`t know to meet his PO ?They sent it to the wrong person, in the wrong town . . . Also, someone posted on my home board and said . . . Lapham was on Lance's show today and mentioned this just after it broke.Also, Lapham mentioned that the Bengals organization is the one that encouraged Odell to file his appeal. So Peter King is obviously full of s**t when he says the Bengals don't want him back. It also implies that the Bengals think the probation stuff isn't that big of a deal.As for what Peter King said, this was what he posted in his Mail Bag Tuesday . . . SHOULDN'T YOU BE WORRIED ABOUT BUCKEYES? From Henry of Columbus, Ohio: "Why is it that there aren't any details about Odell Thurman? Unless I'm missing something, this is a travesty that shows Goodell may be a little more of a "hanging judge." He failed one drug test and received a DUI. That's it. And he gets a two year suspension? His rep stated that he complied with everything, so what gives? If anyone should be getting a two-year ban, it should be Chris Henry or Pacman Jones, not Odell. Please help explain or I may lose all faith in the commish."The fact is there's no way Thurman complied fully with all the tenets of his original one-year suspension, because if he had Goodell would have reinstated him. I can tell you this, without being too specific: the Bengals are not heartbroken that Thurman isn't back because he's an undisciplined guy, both on and off the field, whom the coaches don't trust. I can't make it any more plain than that. I don't think Thurman would improve the Bengals' defense much, if at all right now, because the coaches would always be worried about an incident off the field or a missed assignment on the field.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writ...31/quinn/1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregCook Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Can anyone explain to me why we are caring about Odell's situation while training camp with the guys who will win games and get into the playoffs are sweating their svelte a$$es off? He's not part of the Bengal picture. Time to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Can anyone explain to me why we are caring about Odell's situation while training camp with the guys who will win games and get into the playoffs are sweating their svelte a$$es off? He's not part of the Bengal picture. Time to move on.Sure he is. Maybe not this year, because of Goodell,but Mike Brown said publicly that he wants him back,the Bengals had a room ready for him at Training Camp,and encouraged Odell to file his appeal. Sounds like they want him to be part of the picture to me . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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