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Haynesworth, the Washington Redskins Defensive Tackle, who after much controversy and multiple attempts finally passed his conditioning test a few weeks ago took his poor responsibility level to new heights. He was sidelined, as per his personal trainer, after 10 minutes of field time during Wednesday's practice, due to de-hydration. This comes after Big Al missed the first nine days of training camp, apparently due to his sore knee that was hampering his conditioning performance.
Whether or not Haynesworth actually was de-hydrated, or just is that lazy, as a professional football "star" you have a commitment, to the other 40 some grown adults on your team to be in the shape that allows you to compete at your highest day in and day out during the season. Haynesworth isn't upholding any such commitment, and he's become such a joke to me that I don't believe it's justified to take the time to type out his full last name... I doubt he has enough initiative to do that either.
The other big story that is not just hitting the NFL today, but sport fans all over, even equestrian riders. Well perhaps not THAT far, but Brett Farve, after contemplating his 3rd retirement in as many years, has come to the idea that this, indeed shall be his last season. At the age of 40, with 20 years of poise, the veteran quarterback will return reportedly for one last time, whether not this is true shall take until next August to figure out, as per the previous attempts.
In a press conference officially stating his return to the NFL, Farve stated that his arm was feeling better, (One of the reasons he doubted a return) and more importantly he was doing it for the other guys, to give them a chance at a superbowl. Let's face it, the Vikings chances at a superbowl title were considerabley slimmer without grey-haired Farve. If he had waited until late August to ditch, the team would have been in deep trouble, yet if he had stated he was going to retire in June, they would have been able to trade for a better, more poised QB.
This is what I love about sports, the fact that on any given day, anything can happen, even on two completely opposite ends on the spectrum. Yes Farve may take his sweet time deciding what he needs to do, but let's be honest, the guy loves football, and yet we have hayn- whatever his last name, a guy you apparently loves money.
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