I Love You, Terry Bradshaw! You Rock!

Well everyone, this was supposed to be an intellectual blog about the books that have been life changing. But, I have been sidelined (get it!) by the recent stories about Nets guard, Kyrie Irving and the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers. Always an insomniac, I have watched many many appearances of Terry Bradshaw on late night talk shows. Let me be very honest. I am not a football fan, and I know nothing about the sport. But I have always gotten a kick out of watching Terry Bradshaw on Letterman and Leno. One of the greatest football players of all time, he is chock full of personality, as well as athletic ability. Bradshaw pretends to be stupid. He's not. He is always able to play the comic foil to his co-hosts whether he's guesting on late night or commentating a football game. He makes me laugh out loud. Even now, when I watch him on The Bradshaw Bunch, I find him to be funny and endearing. Maybe I relate because he, like me, always tells it like it is. He is the voice of reason. So, what is the definition of a team player? A good teammate is someone who works towards common goals for the entire team. A team player doesn't have hidden agendas, compromises when needed, doesn't keep important information to themselves, and doesn't put their teammates in jeopardy. Bradshaw was a good team player. But Aaron Rodgers is not. Here is a guy who has a four year 134 MILLION DOLLAR contract. This is his profession. This is how he makes a living. What would possess him to put his life and his teammates lives and jobs at risk? Getting the covid vaccine ceases to be a personal choice when you become part of a professional team. You are now not only putting your teammates at risk, but you are putting the referees, the trainers, the coaches, and your families in danger. In my opinion, it's bad enough that he refused to be vaccinated. But to lie about being "immunized" was the unforgivable act. Terry Bradshaw nailed it when he said that "it would have been nice if he'd just come to the Naval Academy and learned how to be honest. Learned not to lie. You lied to everyone." Instead Rodgers took ivermectin which does not create an immune response to covid, because it is primarily used to treat parasites! Clearly he wasn't protected! News Flash-he didn't miss the game yesterday because the NFL didn't allow him to play (because he hadn't been vaccinated). Rather, he missed the game because his deworming meds didn't prevent him from getting COVID. He has Covid!!!! Truthfully, I am glad they lost the game without him. But I would've been happier if they had WON without him. HAVE AT IT, Jordan Love! Get out there and show the world what you've got! I'm sorry you didn't knock everyone's socks off, but soon.. In the meantime, Prevea did the right thing by severing their relationship with Rodgers. State Farm should've made the same decision. This man lied and doesn't deserve endorsements. Why has lying become acceptable? What type of example does this set for our children and grandchildren? It is NEVER okay. He should be suspended and financially penalized. I won't even get into Rodgers misquoting Martin Luther King. Just ridiculous...And while we're discussing this, the management of the Packers are also at fault for allowing Rodgers to say he was "immunized" and allowing him not to be masked indoors. They too, should be held accountable for perpetrating these lies. Now I'll comment on Kyrie Irving. The situation is different in that he didn't lie. At least he was honest. He just refused to get the vaccine. Believe me, I consider this completely unacceptable for a professional basketball player. Not getting vaccinated cannot be a personal choice in these situations. This is pure bullsh-t. As I said above, when you are on a team, and make your living as a professional-you must follow the rules. If Irving truly loves basketball and respects his teammates, he would get the shot. One of the reasons James Harden and Kevin Durant were attracted to the Nets was because of Kyrie. He got them there, and should be standing with them. He is draining the team's chemistry. I am shocked that the players union is not mandating all players to be vaccinated. Yet, All the referees must be vaccinated!How can that be? Kyrie Irving has taken selfishness to a new level. But, Harden and Durant are two superstars that can carry the Nets. They are playing well. Truthfully, I hope they continue to win without Irving. And I wish Pepsi, Nike, and Foot Locker would discontinue their partnership with him. He doesn't deserve endorsements if he doesn't exhibit the qualities of a team player. Currently, the players on the Green Bay Packers and the Nets are refraining from voicing their opinions on Rodgers or Irving. But, mark my words. Let's wait until the season ends. Let's see what their final records are. I can promise you that players will comment on all of this once the season is over; especially if they don't come out on top. Then this silence will come to an end. PEACE OUT-ONE B