Peko. True Hero or PR Hype?

[bengalskyspy]

I am glad to see the Bengals get some positive press, but.... me thinks they are trying way to hard. Good for Domata... he seems like a genuine good guy to me. Great smile, radiates a positive energy. But, Hobson's story is trying to pump this up like he ran into a burning building and pulled out 10 children and women. There have been a number of other stories recently that seem like they are trying to offset the bad stuff. Maybe it will work.

[agreen_112]

He saved a 70 yr. old man who's car triple flipped in the air. He practically opened the door for the guy so he could escape before the car went into ablaze! Peko's a True Hero.

Seriously, it shows what type of compassion this guy has. That to me is a Hero.

[James_Brooks21]

I am glad to see the Bengals get some positive press, but.... me thinks they are trying way to hard. Good for Domata... he seems like a genuine good guy to me. Great smile, radiates a positive energy. But, Hobson's story is trying to pump this up like he ran into a burning building and pulled out 10 children and women. There have been a number of other stories recently that seem like they are trying to offset the bad stuff. Maybe it will work.

That stuff is not going to offset the bad news, that story is in the local paper and on the local news. You don't see that story on ESPN or or any national website. Cincinnati people are basically the only one's seeing this news not that many people from other teams are logging on to the Bengals website at this time in the season, the bad perception of the Bengals is bigger then the local news it's on the national level. The Bengals fans only care now because the Bengals are getting blasted on the national level, if nobody other then Paul Daughtery or some other local beat writer was blasting them for their behavior then this would not be a story at all. When you see those stories about the Bengals on a national website or news show only then will they be making progress.l

[Defender]

That stuff is not going to offset the bad news, that story is in the local paper and on the local news. You don't see that story on ESPN or or any national website. Cincinnati people are basically the only one's seeing this news not that many people from other teams are logging on to the Bengals website at this time in the season, the bad perception of the Bengals is bigger then the local news it's on the national level. The Bengals fans only care now because the Bengals are getting blasted on the national level, if nobody other then Paul Daughtery or some other local beat writer was blasting them for their behavior then this would not be a story at all. When you see those stories about the Bengals on a national website or news show only then will they be making progress.l

First, PFT has linked to the Bengals website and quoted Hobson for reasons other than discipline several times this off-season (recently to quote him when the schedule would be released). Die-hard football fans with too much time on their hands will go to NFL.com and cruise every teams website just for an ounce of fooball news (I'll be one of those junkies every now and then). You can't assume that just because you wouldn't, no one else would.

Second, stories like this are routinely repeated on the Sunday NFL shows during the season if it coincides with another story they had planned on the guy or his unit (or in the Bengals' case, a team trying to shed an image of a team of thugs).

[James_Brooks21]

[First, PFT has linked to the Bengals website and quoted Hobson for reasons other than discipline several times this off-season (recently to quote him when the schedule would be released). Die-hard football fans with too much time on their hands will go to NFL.com and cruise every teams website just for an ounce of fooball news (I'll be one of those junkies every now and then). You can't assume that just because you wouldn't, no one else would.

Second, stories like this are routinely repeated on the Sunday NFL shows during the season if it coincides with another story they had planned on the guy or his unit (or in the Bengals' case, a team trying to shed an image of a team of thugs).

[Kirkendall]

Do you really think that the everyday football fan gives a damn about this story from another team?

Hence why NFL fans act as hypocrites for bitching about conduct issues but fail to reward those with applause that actually conduct themselves with worthiness.

[James_Brooks21]

Do you really think that the everyday football fan gives a damn about this story from another team?

Hence why NFL fans act as hypocrites for bitching about conduct issues but fail to reward those with applause that actually conduct themselves with worthiness.

I agree with you, I'm just being real about it that I know most fans could care less about this story. Most fans would read the first two lines and move on, now if it was talking about him fighting and getting arrested they would read the whole article.

[The PatternMaster]

no link or story..

[ChadJohnson-85]

no link or story..

Yes, the Bengals have drafted good, solid character guys. And they have found big-time contributors in the later rounds.

Meet Domata Peko, the Bengals’ fourth-round pick from last season who is emerging as a fine defensive tackle stingy against the run and athletic on the pass. But on Sunday a few minutes past noon, his biggest stop in the offseason came at the intersection of Kentucky Route 18 and Turfway Road in Florence, Ky., when he pulled an elderly man out of his Blazer that had flipped onto its roof.

“I saw him get hit in the side and flip. He was OK,” said Peko, who didn’t get the man’s name. “I just thank God there were no kids in the car.”

The man’s name is Dean Gregg, 74, and he was tracked down Wednesday by Fox 19’s intrepid duo of sports producer Rufus Millennor and news reporter Corey McConnell.

“I didn’t know who he was,” Gregg said. “I come from Detroit and moved to Cannon, Ky., about two years ago, halfway between Corbin and The (Cumberland) Gap, and I got hit when I was up there looking for the horse track.

“I heard this voice ask me, ‘Do you need help?’ and I told him, ‘Yeah, open the door and get me out.’ ”

Peko didn’t flinch and hauled him out. Which doesn’t surprise his linemates, who have been impressed ever since he arrived from Michigan State. Just like another fourth-rounder on the line in Robert Geathers, Georgia ’04.

“If they keep drafting guys like that, they’re going to be fine,” said tackle John Thornton. “They don’t have to be first-round picks. Look at Rob. He got demoted last year. Rob didn’t complain about anything. You can get guys that can play, but can they interact with their teammates?

“If Sam (Adams) can’t practice and you need Peko to take all the reps, is he going to complain?” Thornton asked. “He didn’t. He had to take Sam’s reps, his reps, the scout team’s reps. … When you see a guy with that type of attitude, you don’t mind helping him out as much as you can.”

Thornton found himself talking about Peko and Geathers to right tackle Willie Anderson right after the Bengals finished their season with three straight losses.

“I was like, ‘Man, we need a bunch of guys like Robert and Peko.’ Guys who come in and not get lumped into their little cliques and really follow the veterans and stuff like that,” he said. “He did a good job of that.

“When I came in, I tried to be a good rookie. I always looked up to the vets. Never make vets feel uncomfortable. You do that stuff with your play. Don’t even come in and talk. You like playing with people like that.”

You like rooting for people like that, too. Darren Lopresti, a Northern Kentuckian who witnessed the accident and called the station to alert them about Peko’s role, told McConnell that he felt the Bengals should get credit for helping after taking so many months of abuse for off-field misbehavior.

Peko didn’t mind he was late to church on the drive from his home in Independence, Ky., to Fellowship of Believers in Florence.

“I was running late. About 10 minutes. I think that was a sign I was supposed to help,” he said.

http://www.bengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=5993

[turnip]

After reading the story, I want a Domata Peko wallpaper lol

[The PatternMaster]

No way, this is made up story. We all know that all NFL players, especially guys who play for the Bengals are nothing but thugs, pimps, and drug dealers.

Seriously though, the Bengals should send this story to ESPN and the NFL Network and see if they flash Peko picture every 15 seconds like they do Chris Henry's.

And yes, he's definitely a true hero.

[HairOnFire]

Pulling an elderly man out of a crashed vehicle is all well and good, and adding the bit about being late to church is a nice touch. But c'mon now, how can Bengal fans suddenly forget how we felt when we learned immediately after last years draft that Peko was once busted for urinating on a bush? How can we forget that Peko was included in the many rants about poor character?

Peko peed, and nothing will ever change that.

The Bengals can attempt to spin things all they want, but there was a valid reason that some fans labeled last years draft as the worst ever....although for the life of me I can't remember what it was.

[The PatternMaster]

Peko peed, and nothing will ever change that.

[Stripes]

Do you really think that the everyday football fan gives a damn about this story from another team?

Hence why NFL fans act as hypocrites for bitching about conduct issues but fail to reward those with applause that actually conduct themselves with worthiness.

Pulling an elderly man out of a crashed vehicle is all well and good, and adding the bit about being late to church is a nice touch. But c'mon now, how can Bengal fans suddenly forget how we felt when we learned immediately after last years draft that Peko was once busted for urinating on a bush? How can we forget that Peko was included in the many rants about poor character?

Peko peed, and nothing will ever change that.

The Bengals can attempt to spin things all they want, but there was a valid reason that some fans labeled last years draft as the worst ever....although for the life of me I can't remember what it was.

[michelle]

I am glad to see the Bengals get some positive press, but.... me thinks they are trying way to hard. Good for Domata... he seems like a genuine good guy to me. Great smile, radiates a positive energy. But, Hobson's story is trying to pump this up like he ran into a burning building and pulled out 10 children and women. There have been a number of other stories recently that seem like they are trying to offset the bad stuff. Maybe it will work.

Maybe, just maybe the press is trying to give just as much coverage to a positive story on the Bengals as they do the negative ones. Domata deserves to be acknowledged for what he did, I'm sure the gentleman he saved is very thankful. I say good for him, and it's good to hear of one of our players doing something good for someone else, because some thim are really good guys.

[WhoDeyForever]

I know what you mean but what Peko did was "hero" type stuff..If the guy didn't get any help at all he might of lost his life.

[bengalskyspy]

To all. I am taking nothing away from Domata or any other Bengals for the good that they do, but the frequency of puff pieces on Bengals.com has got me thinking that we should change our name to the Cincinnati Saints. Actually, I kind of like it. Nice ahliteration, plus the New Orleans team should be called something like the Nawlin's Show Me Your T!ts Team. That'd be alot of fun at every game, and even on TV. I digress. Looking at the past months of stories on Bengals.com we can safely assume that there are more Saints on the Bengals team than the Catholic Church. Here they are:

• 4/18 Saint Domata
  
• 4/17 Saint David
  
• 3/28 Saint Levi
  
• 3/22 Saint Marvin
  
• 3/23 Saint Chad
  
• 3/20 Saint Eric
  

That's all for now, but I hear TJ is being considered. Saint Hoosh! They all have a nice ring to them, especially Saint Domata, which rhymes with stigmata, which signifies spontaneous bleeding in the palms of hands and other places, which clearly comes from his taking all of Sam Adams' snaps in practice last year.

Have I missed anyone? Have I offended anyone? Hope not, as this is all just for fun.

[Kirkendall]

To all. I am taking nothing away from Domata or any other Bengals for the good that they do, but the frequency of puff pieces on Bengals.com has got me thinking that we should change our name to the Cincinnati Saints. Actually, I kind of like it. Nice ahliteration, plus the New Orleans team should be called something like the Nawlin's Show Me Your T!ts Team. That'd be alot of fun at every game, and even on TV. I digress. Looking at the past months of stories on Bengals.com we can safely assume that there are more Saints on the Bengals team than the Catholic Church. Here they are:

• 4/18 Saint Domata
  
• 4/17 Saint David
  
• 3/28 Saint Levi
  
• 3/22 Saint Marvin
  
• 3/23 Saint Chad
  
• 3/20 Saint Eric
  

That's all for now, but I hear TJ is being considered. Saint Hoosh! They all have a nice ring to them, especially Saint Domata, which rhymes with stigmata, which signifies spontaneous bleeding in the palms of hands and other places, which clearly comes from his taking all of Sam Adams' snaps in practice last year.

Have I missed anyone? Have I offended anyone? Hope not, as this is all just for fun.

Darth Henry

Darth Thurman

Darth Joseph

Darth Steinbach

Darth Nicholson

Darth Rucker

Darth O'Neal

That would be a sweet ass battle!

[Stripes]

Someone had to.

[jjakq27]

They all have a nice ring to them, especially Saint Domata, which rhymes with stigmata, which signifies spontaneous bleeding in the palms of hands and other places, which clearly comes from his taking all of Sam Adams' snaps in practice last year.

Have I missed anyone? Have I offended anyone? Hope not, as this is all just for fun.

The bloody palms were from all of the bear-crawls that Domata had to do in place of big Sam since his belly hit the ground before his hands touched.