Michigan State is Low On Role Models

Please tell your kids to say no to Plax

You would think a university with a long, proud tradition like Michigan State would have no trouble finding acceptable speakers for an event at the Boys and Girls Club in Lansing that stresses the importance of education and staying focused.  But, I guess you’d think wrong.  Six former Spartans appeared at just such an event over the weekend and while some of the names were expected, Mateen Cleaves, Morris Peterson and the first man from Flint drafted into the NBA, Justice Thigpen, others were not, Plaxico Burress.  I guess his prior commitment to speak at the NRA meeting was cancelled. 

Is Plax really a guy you want talking to your kids?  You might think he has learned a valuable lesson and can impart some wisdom on the youngsters, but then he says this: “I try to surround myself with positive things.”  Admitedly, not the worst thing he could’ve said.  Still, you have to wonder what his definition of ‘positive’ is.  Oh, actually you have to wonder what his definition of ‘try’ is.  Based on how many plays he takes off on the football field, it must be something like ‘to not give a shit’. 

While most would deem the event a success, considering Plax attended and no ambulance or police were called, Michigan State could have done better.  There are far better choices for famous former-Spartans with far better messages. 

Zach Randolph- “Idle hands are the devil’s playthings.  Eating keeps them out of trouble.”

Mark Mulder- “Work hard for a couple years, then you can screw someone out of a big contract and never work again.”

Andre Rison- “Child support is unnecessary and never trust a girl named ‘Left Eye”

Chris Hansen (NBC News, ‘To Catch A Predator’)- “Who wants to make five bucks?”

Bob Guiney (’The Bachelor’ Season 4)- “Always conduct yourself with class and dignity, unless someone offers you money to do the opposite.”

Sam Raimi (director, ‘Evil Dead’, Drag Me To Hell’)- “Demons, monsters and zombies are real…but Spider-Man will save us.”

James Cuello (former chairman, FCC)- “Watch your damn mouth”

Gloria Santona (Gen. Counsel, McDonald’s)- “What Fat Randolph said”

James P. Hoffa (son of Jimmy, Pres. of International Brotherhood of Teamsters)- “Don’t work too hard…and watch your back.”

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Tags: football, Michigan State, NCAA, NFL, Plaxico Burress

1 Comment to Michigan State is Low On Role Models

Saint Joe
July 15, 2009

Magic Johnson - Screw around as much as you like. AID’s ain’t gonna kill you.

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