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Reports by Jason Cole cite sources close to the Oklahoma State program as being critical of Dez Bryant. Specifically, Bryant is accused of being late to games, which he strongly denies.

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"Bryant also dismissed reports that he's shown up late for practices and games. 'I've never been late to a game or a practice'...-"

about 2 years ago Maltese_cross_tiny Colinski 4 comments 0 recs  | 

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Here is his rebuttal
There has been much debate about whether the Miami Dolphins should select embattled Oklahoma State star wide receiver Dez Bryant if he’s available at No. 12 in next month’s NFL Draft.

Regarded as the best receiver in the draft, Bryant (6-2 and 225 pounds) has drawn comparisons to Andre Johnson of the Houston Texans with his size, speed and athleticism, but concerns about his character have plagued the wideout.

“All of it is just rumors,” Bryant said in an interview Thursday with Orlando Alzugaray of WQAM (560-AM). "I don’t know why people are saying those things. I feel like if you’re going to write something about somebody you need to ask that person instead of writing things like that. I surround myself with positive people. I don’t have time to get into trouble. I’m trying to pursue my dream, which is to play in the NFL. … I never did anything wrong. I never committed a crime.

“It bothers me a lot,” he said. “I just had a talk with my advisor and my agent [Wednesday], and I told them that I’m not a bad person and I’m not used to people saying bad things about me. I like to make people smile. I like to bring excitement because that’s what I do, and I want to keep it that way. I don’t want a bad image. My bad image in my childhood, that is long gone. I’ve surrounded myself with bright people and I’m going to continue to stay out of trouble and move forward and play in the NFL.”

Bryant also dismissed reports that he’s shown up late for practices and games.

“I’ve never been late to a game or a practice. My freshman year, I’ve been late for a meeting. But as my career got going at Oklahoma State I [became more responsible]. I overcame a lot. Everything is positive now.”

Bryant said he believes much of the criticism he’s received stems from his suspension for lying to the NCAA about his relationship with former NFL star Deion Sanders.

“I really do feel like that’s when it started,” he said. “At the same time, I manned up for what I did wrong and told the truth. I feel like I didn’t get the credit I deserve. I know God is going to take care of the rest. That’s Ok, though. That’s in the past and I’ve moved forward. I’m just trying to do something better with my life. I just want to jump on an NFL team and make that team feel great about having me. … Whoever drafts me they’re going to get what they want out of me. I’m going to give it my all and play my hardest. I have a real strong passion for the game. I LOVE football. I’m just ready to get on the field again.”

Bryant caught 87 passes for 1,480 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2008, and scored twice on punt returns. Last season, he led the team with 17 catches for 323 yards and four touchdowns in three games before being ruled ineligible.

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Here is a quote from MUG over on Orange mane about this situation. The part I found interesting is where he talks about the HC and why wasn’t Dez disciplined if he was tardy all the time. HMMMM Food for thought

I watched the video, we all know intelligence and character are key factors of what we want. Dez Bryant is a straight A student. He’s one of the more intelligent prospects in this draft. So, he has that intangible. Now it’s up to character. Gundy, the OSU head coach, is known as one of the hardass old-school coaches with discipline. You are late for meetings, you get suspended and don’t play. He’s always been that way, Perrish Cox was reminded just before the bowl game. Bryant was never suspended for missing or being late to anything. I believe this is just pre-draft misinformation.

by SpiritGuy on Mar 21, 2010 9:57 AM MDT reply actions   1 recs

At this point

I’m not sure I can buy either side of this story. Seems there is more to it all that what has been put out in the MSM.

by SpiritGuy on Mar 21, 2010 10:00 AM MDT up reply actions  

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The line from an NFL executive around this time last year was: “I never believe 90% of what I hear around this time of year.”

I’m deeply suspicious of unnamed sources that spring up around this time of year. Claiming to “have direct knowledge” yet remaining unnamed is a recipe for defaming without penalty. We have no way of evaluating the merit of the charge or the motive behind it as long as the source remains anonymous.

It’s impossible not to recall that just one year ago a “source close to Cutler” was able to successfully smear Josh McDaniels. And in both that case and this one, it’s hard not to wonder who gains. Cui bono? If the information that these “sources with direct knowledge” (what is direct knowledge anyways?) have delivered is true then where’s the documentation? What we have is anonymous sources with no paper trail — immediately before the draft!

I remain open-minded on the question of Bryant’s work ethic, especially since I don’t expect that most athletes meet the McDaniels standard, but I won’t engage in the character assassination that yellow sports journalists like Jason Cole and others casually engage in.

no goats, no glory.

by Colinski on Mar 21, 2010 9:20 PM MDT up reply actions  

BTW

I mistakenly linked to the same article twice and failed to link to article above, which I immediately re-posted in a following fanshot.

no goats, no glory.

by Colinski on Mar 21, 2010 9:22 PM MDT reply actions  

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