Comments on: Larry Johnson audio isn't completely clear

By: Fredmandu

Fredmandu — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:04:52 +0000

Again, it’s not about the “fag” comments. It’s about the Chiefs being fed up with Johnson’s off-field actions (and on-field inaction). He’s been in and out of court, he’s had to apologize for stupid behavior more times than you can count. This is a suspension that’s been building over time and not simply because he called someone a fag.

By: samh

samh — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:53:54 +0000

“our ears are hearing the words through that prism.”-Florio
Prizms alter the way light appears. Nobody hears through a prism.

By: Johnny Ryall

Johnny Ryall — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:41:30 +0000

“Kill the fathead” with a ghost in the background whispering “Wow”.
The KC Star needs to hookup with the paranormal investigators.

By: jersey73

jersey73 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:11:27 +0000

“Paul Is Dead”???

By: FinFan

FinFan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:26:42 +0000

Maybe bob saggot was in the locker room and he said ‘ get your saggot ass outta here?’

By: Patrian

Patrian — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:23:10 +0000

Seriously, who cares if a football player says “fag” in the locker room….

By: straverse

straverse — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:01 +0000

That’s the best they could do? Sheesh.

By: Opie

Opie — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:59:21 +0000

Add to it that I heard the Rolling Stones, “don’t want to be your piz-za burnin’”
I had to listen to it at least 10 times and still wasn’t sure. Could’ve been “git yur ass outta here.”
If it don’t fit, you must acquit!

By: chapnasty

chapnasty — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:50:13 +0000

It’s amazing, everytime I watch a football game on Fox Troy Aikman says my name followed by “throws his 8th TD of the game”
I guess that is hearing what you want to hear?

By: talismand

talismand — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:43:20 +0000

I just listened to the audio and there is no doubt in my mind that he said what was alleged. I’ve heard that term a million times on the basketball court (note, in jest, people aren’t so P.C. in my area, but they are not hateful folks), and its the same. Its really just a single “term” (f*ggt-a**).
I doubt he meant it maliciously, its used in the same manner as “douchebag”, but again, there is no doubt in my mind that that’s what he said. He probably should have just kept his mouth shut

By: hemicharger

hemicharger — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:43:01 +0000

Come on Florio. I know your a lawyer but this is a stretch even for an ambulance chaser like yourself.
You said in your own report here that this audio had been enhanced. Thus, the voice sounds similar to “James Earl Jones”. Give me a break. This is 100% proof that LJ said this. To try and defend him by saying it is inconclusive at best is absolute insanity.
However, I will defend him by saying…”Who cares???” The guy said “fag”. Oh quick somebody call the cops.
How about everyone who is so concerned about “homo” slurs and “hotdog” eating on the sideline, go put on a new skirt and get out of our NFL once and for all.

By: njcheesehead72

njcheesehead72 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:38:26 +0000

I think I heard it as reported, and then my wife listened and said absolutely no way. She had no idea what was supposed to be on there, and even after I told her, she said she didn’t think he said that.
just my 2 cents. Don’t care about LJ either way.

By: Fredmandu

Fredmandu — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:34:31 +0000

This suspension isn’t just about whether Larry used derogatory and homophobic terms–so let’s not focus so much on that. It’s also about slamming and calling out his coach. It might be different if this was Adrian Peterson making the comments about Todd Haley, but it’s not. The comments were made by a running back whose best days are far behind him and a lowlife thug who spits on and assaults women. He’s in same mold as Pac-Man. The Chiefs can’t get rid of this jerk quick enough.

By: canamac86

canamac86 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:19:27 +0000

Yeah, people hear what they want to hear sometimes. As I read this article the radio started to play, “Blinded by the light… Wrapped up like a douche in the middle of the night”
Followed by “Hold me closer Tony Danza”