soflavike wrote:Child abuse is bigger than football.
I simply do not agree with the Vikings' decision to activate him.
There is no need to wait for due process here. Doctors evaluated the child and concluded there was sufficient physical evidence to notify authorities. Peterson has admitted he caused the injuries and even that he went too far (in texts to the child's Mom). These facts are sufficient reason to terminate his employment with the Minnesota Vikings, effective immediately.
It really hurts to type all of the above... I was a huge fan of the guy... Greatest running back I've ever seen, but some things are just bigger than football.
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I know its hard man. But I also made my decision once I realized how many times Adrian actually hit the child with a switch.
I went out and bought Adrian's jersey (The first rook jersey I ever purchased) after week 3 of the 2007 pre-season. I remember it vividly. Against the New York Jets. Adrian Breaks one down the right sideline, and with 2 guys in front of him with the perfect angle- instead of just stepping out of bounds, Adrian runs 8 yards in-field towards both guys, lowers his shoulder, and gave those two boys WAY MORE THAN THEY WANTED TO HANDLE. I have been in love since (football love).
I grew up with Barry sanders and Emmett, and TD, and Fred Jackson. I have always loved the RB position, and a guy like Adrian.... Who in my totally UNBIASED opinion
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is the Greatest runner of the football I've ever seen. I accumulated 3 jerseys of his over the years, which culminated in my 2012 home vikings authentic Elite jersey to commemorate Adrian's Unbelievable MVP campaign.
This guy walked on water as far as I was concerned. Ya his ego has grown quite considerably over the years, but with so much respect and adulation from the football world, its hard to imagine most guys wouldn't do the same. (That's why Barry might be my old-favorite, but in light of recent news, new-old-favorite player of ALL TIME)
I just enjoyed the privilege of getting to watch this guy play football. I mean, what he did for our team are 1st ballot HOF things... NO DOUBT
And having him play on my team?? Oh my god, it made other trivialities of being a Vikings fan a little easier to ingest..
So, naturally I was holding out hope, that this could be an estranged ex-girlfriend trying to squeeze a $100 million dollar man for what he's worth. Or hoping for any other of the various scenarios which I conjured up in my head, prior to learning more information, indicating AD would be completely removed from any wrong-doing.
But After seeing the pictures. And then subsequently learning that Adrian admitted to the actions. I don't think I can do it. YOU DON'T STRIKE A 4-YEAR-OLD THAT MANY TIMES. OR THAT HARD.... EVER
So I have thrown away his 3 jerseys, and I am extremely sad. But my favorite athlete of all time is no longer Adrian Peterson.
Although, he is the Greatest Runner I have EVER seen.... F it...