toffee
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When wl Bevell and Schotty chim in on Wilson's learning disabilities? Bevell deserve some credit for making Wilson into a star.
Wow..ya thats terrible!Come to think of it, he never does go to the Children's Hospital without multiple cameras in tow...
I'm having trouble believing any of his philanthropy comes from any place other than self-promotion. He's even getting product placement in his children's hospital visits in Denver.
Not for nothing. It's still cool to visit those kids. But there's even rumors that he avoids visiting more physically disfigured children because they're not as photogenic...
This is where I have a problem. I know multiple people around him or who have been around him and a lot of what he does he did on his own and without anyone knowing. We can shit on his play since leaving, his last year here, him forcing his way out or whatever but some of the character trashing considering all he did and continues to do I'll never understand.Come to think of it, he never does go to the Children's Hospital without multiple cameras in tow...
I'm having trouble believing any of his philanthropy comes from any place other than self-promotion. He's even getting product placement in his children's hospital visits in Denver.
Not for nothing. It's still cool to visit those kids. But there's even rumors that he avoids visiting more physically disfigured children because they're not as photogenic...
I believe Maelstrom787 had a negative encounter with Wilson which may validate some of this.This is where I have a problem. I know multiple people around him or who have been around him and a lot of what he does he did on his own and without anyone knowing. We can shit on his play since leaving, his last year here, him forcing his way out or whatever but some of the character trashing considering all he did and continues to do I'll never understand.
That last accusation is trash in my opinion. Where did you see the rumor that he only visits certain kids because he doesn't want to ruin the photo op?
Again people who have worked in these areas, who have kids who have been benefited because of his visits all see it differently.
That's fair and I can't judge someone's interaction with him. I just know people who have interacted with him and they all have given the opposite opinion. Again I'm fine with people trashing the football side but the other stuff for a guy who was a monster in our community for a decade and still apparently is when a lot of players do absolutely nothing seems odd to me but who am I to tell how to be a fan, that's just how I see it.I believe Maelstrom787 had a negative encounter with Wilson which may validate some of this.
This is where I have a problem. I know multiple people around him or who have been around him and a lot of what he does he did on his own and without anyone knowing. We can shit on his play since leaving, his last year here, him forcing his way out or whatever but some of the character trashing considering all he did and continues to do I'll never understand.
That last accusation is trash in my opinion. Where did you see the rumor that he only visits certain kids because he doesn't want to ruin the photo op?
Again people who have worked in these areas, who have kids who have been benefited because of his visits all see it differently.
I believe Maelstrom787 had a negative encounter with Wilson which may validate some of this.
I have a story like this too.
I had seen Russ at a grocery store some time back. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything.
He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?”
I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face.
I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Milky Ways in his hands without paying.
The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter.
When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical infetterence,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.
It was a sight to behold.
You need to remember a few weeks back when Marshawn stated that he wanted to get in touch to make sure he was mentally OK. He seemed very sincere & worried like he knew something was wrong because he'd seen it & Sherm didn't push back on it.Well Russ is smarter that the billionaire who started Walmart..!
Seriously, could this be more than meets the eye, could he have already taken to many whacks to the melon, or perhaps a mental condition unrelated to football? Could he be suffering a serious mental condition?
Hard to believe he could have attained all of his football success throughout the years if he was this incapacitated ?
Perhaps he needs to be examined for a neurological condition? If he is suffering a serious medical condition he may need sympathy rather than ridicule?? Just a thought...
100% agree.This is where I have a problem. I know multiple people around him or who have been around him and a lot of what he does he did on his own and without anyone knowing. We can shit on his play since leaving, his last year here, him forcing his way out or whatever but some of the character trashing considering all he did and continues to do I'll never understand.
That last accusation is trash in my opinion. Where did you see the rumor that he only visits certain kids because he doesn't want to ruin the photo op?
Again people who have worked in these areas, who have kids who have been benefited because of his visits all see it differently.
1. No it is the one thing I have a problem with. I can debate the football stuff and have fun with it and it be a separate thing than the character assassination stuff. Us having a different opinion as two nobodies on a football forum is a part of being fans and having fun. I've also been super critical of his corniness, goofy commercials, the lets ride bullshit etc. I just think he was one of the best players in football for almost a decade while here and I don't think that's unreasonable1. This is not the only part you have a problem with, judging by your other replies to Russ threads on other Russ topics.
2. The rumor was on Twitter, which is why I called it a rumor.
3. The photos are riddled with product placement for his brand. Not a fact for debate.
It's like those YouTube videos where people film themselves giving homeless people money. It's cool and all, but it's obviously primarily for self promotion. As I said, still a cool thing to do.
I think the dude has been through a lot, has a ton of pressure in his new situation which to be fair is his own doing, losing his best friend and coach etc.You need to remember a few weeks back when Marshawn stated that he wanted to get in touch to make sure he was mentally OK. He seemed very sincere & worried like he knew something was wrong because he'd seen it & Sherm didn't push back on it.
I think it goes all the way back to the breakup of his first marriage or maybe even his father's death.
Wish I could like this 100x
This is where I have a problem. I know multiple people around him or who have been around him and a lot of what he does he did on his own and without anyone knowing. We can shit on his play since leaving, his last year here, him forcing his way out or whatever but some of the character trashing considering all he did and continues to do I'll never understand.
That last accusation is trash in my opinion. Where did you see the rumor that he only visits certain kids because he doesn't want to ruin the photo op?
Again people who have worked in these areas, who have kids who have been benefited because of his visits all see it differently.
I think the dude has been through a lot, has a ton of pressure in his new situation which to be fair is his own doing, losing his best friend and coach etc.