Applebee's favorite son, Harris Smith, has gone and done it. Born Plaxico Burress, Smith, who currently works in the employ of the New York Giants, saw fit to shoot a hole in his thigh this weekend while supposedly recovering from a hamstring injury. That's an interesting rehab regimen. Burress surrendered to authorities this morning, and this afternoon New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg offered a scathing rebuke of Plax's actions. Via the Daily News:
"It's pretty hard to argue the guy didn't have a gun and that it wasn't loaded," said Bloomberg, lashing out at the Super Bowl receiver. "You've got bullet holes in and out to show that it was there." ...NBC New York's Josh Alper writes that Bloomberg also "excoriated New York Cornell Hospital for not reporting the gunshot wound to 'Harris Smith' ... after he went there for treatment and slammed Plax's employers as well. Contrary to previous reports, Bloomberg said the team did not notify the NYPD about the shooting."
"And I don't think that anybody should be exempt from [three-and-a-half years in the slammer for illegally carrying a loaded handgun]," he added. "And I think it would be an outrage if we don't prosecute to the fullest extent of the law."
So, yeah, Burress is in a lot of trouble. If he wasn't a celebrity it's hard to imagine he'd serve any time, much less face the possibility of three-and-a-half years in the joint. But stupidity isn't an excuse. And while, relatively speaking, Burress may not deserve a 40-month sentence, it looks like Bloomberg will be making an example out of him. And yet, I'm having trouble mustering any sympathy for Plax.
Hopefully, the Latin Quarter was worth it, because it could be a long time before Burress gets to go clubbing again. And even longer before he plays football.
As for the haps on the craps at Burress' Jersey estate, the Star-Ledger is on the scene:
Here in Totowa, not much happening. Burress' dog walker has just showed up and is taking his three dogs (two pit bulls and one unidentified breed) for a walk around the neighborhood. Someone keeps peeking through one of the windows at the assembled crowd of media who is parked out front.Riveting.
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12-01-2008 @ 3:49PM
Jeff said...
There is a new word in the world. PLAX. Use it just like the phrase "Shot yourself in the Foot". For example: The Raiders really PLAXED on the fake field goal. OR Do you think the Lions will win a game or two next year or just another year of PLAX.
It is a NOUN a VERB and ADJECTIVE and really easy to spell
Jeff
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12-01-2008 @ 4:26PM
jack smolenski said...
pretty stupid post jeff.no humor in this punks actions!i hope they throw the book at him-yeah,,jail time mister.no he'll get a slap on the wrist & play in dallas next year.mayor bloomberg for president!
12-01-2008 @ 5:04PM
K.A. said...
Michael Bloomberg did not wish to obey the New York City law forbidding him from seeking another term in office, so he had the law changed to accommodate him. If only Mr. Buress was so fortunate. Of course, it's little surprise that white Jews enjoy a greater degree of protection from "the law" then African-Americans.
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12-01-2008 @ 7:48PM
Fish said...
They want to put plax in the clink for 3 and a half, but Vick the dog torturer gets like 1? That's ridiculous.
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12-01-2008 @ 6:18PM
steelerinva said...
Plex is an idiot but for Bloomburg to open his mouth about it is just as stupid. Buress's lawyers will be screaming that he cant get a fair trial, stay tuned he'll walk.
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12-01-2008 @ 7:13PM
footballassasin said...
he should have shot himself in the head
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12-04-2008 @ 3:53PM
al-s said...
Did Burress break the law, yes. Should he prosecuted, yes. Having said that why is it that there appears to be more angst about this than the failure of any government agency going over the crooks and creeps on Wall Street or at AIG, Citigroup, ETC. Why isn't Bloomy as vocal about going after those folks who raped the country and are now standing in line at the taxpayer soup kitchen? I find it amazing that those people are not held as accountable for what they have done. Bloomy should keep his mouth shut. He is a public official making comments that are consistent with him acting as judge and jury. His big mouth could cause this whole thing to get thrown out of court because he might end up being responsible for poisoning the jury pool. In total this thing has become a media spectacle complete with rumors, speculation and instant analysis.
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