Boss_Hogg Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Aaron Rodgers explains autograph snub of cancer patientGreen Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers defended himself amid a torrent of criticism that he spurned an autograph-seeking cancer patient at an airport last week.A Green Bay TV station revealed video on Friday of Rodgers walking past Jan Cavanaugh, a cancer-stricken Packers fan who had told the TV station she wanted Rodgers to sign a hat. Click here to continue reading. g0Yk1DfyR5s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Wow, I hope he just didn't realize what was going on, otherwise that's kind of a dick move. At least Clay Matthews hooked her up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfan7224 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Much ado about nothing. Read his response and her response. It wasn't intentional and she wasn't upset. (she's gotten stuff signed by him in the past) In the video, it doesn't even look like he's paying attention (headphones and looks like he's looking at whoever is walking with him) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootleg Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 We complain about the media for their anti-Redskin coverage, but what the ****.... "Cavanaugh told WBAY-TV that she was not upset and revealed a shirt that she said Rodgers signed for her the previous week. She said she was dismayed by the attention the latest incident had drawn." Action News of Green Bay better issue a huge apology to everyone, or I hope the Packers boycott that station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 The media will find a reason to hate anyone. Rodgers is a quality guy, high character. ---------- Post added January-19th-2011 at 02:13 PM ---------- We complain about the media for their anti-Redskin coverage, but what the ****...."Cavanaugh told WBAY-TV that she was not upset and revealed a shirt that she said Rodgers signed for her the previous week. She said she was dismayed by the attention the latest incident had drawn." Action News of Green Bay better issue a huge apology to everyone, or I hope the Packers boycott that station. I'm pretty sure the reporter has issued an apology already, or he's about to anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I really like Aaron Rodger and hope that he wins the Super Bowl this year... that is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpskins10 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 With the way some people are covering this, you'd think Rodgers hates cancer patients. He's actually been extremely active in the community and this article is a really good read: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14567073/twosecond-video-clip-doesnt-at-all-capture-rodgers I think it's just more likely that he wasn't paying attention. He had headphones in and wasn't even looking in her direction. The only thing that should come of this is maybe drop his awareness a point or two in the next Madden game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 What an *******. The Packers should trade him. McNabb + Haynesworth for Rodgers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpskins10 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 What an *******. The Packers should trade him.McNabb + Haynesworth for Rodgers? Only if they throw in B.J. Raji as well. It's only fair, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins_Fan82 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Clay matthews is becoming one of my favorite players in the league. He seems like such a down to earth guy. really humble. As far as Rodgers, i'm sure he wasn't even really paying attention. he's got hands reaching out to him to sign something everywhere he goes. I'm sure if somebody would've gotten his attention and said "Hey, Aaron. This breast cancer lady came straight here after her chemo treatment to get your autograph," he would've stopped and gladly signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedr01 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Only if they throw in B.J. Raji as well. It's only fair, of course. sorry, the first time i read this i completely skipped over raji Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 god damn it, why are we posting this after the story has been thoroughly debunked? Florio was blasted for the article when the facts came out and he has since retracted it. Rodgers signed a jersey for her the previous week, and other things before that. the facts: http://cheeseheadtv.com/blog/mike-florio-attacks-aaron-rodgers?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CheeseheadTv+%28Cheesehead+TV%29 The retraction: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/18/an-apology-to-aaron-rodgers-packers-fans-and-jan-cavanaugh Can we be done with this topic now and stop spreading a smear campaign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 god damn it, why are we posting this after the story has been thoroughly debunked? Florio was blasted for the article when the facts came out and he has since retracted it. Rodgers signed a jersey for her the previous week, and other things before that. the facts: http://cheeseheadtv.com/blog/mike-florio-attacks-aaron-rodgers?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CheeseheadTv+%28Cheesehead+TV%29 The retraction: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/18/an-apology-to-aaron-rodgers-packers-fans-and-jan-cavanaugh Can we be done with this topic now and stop spreading a smear campaign? Calm down Poke... we all love Rodgers, can't you see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Calm down Poke... we all love Rodgers, can't you see I will murder you with a spork :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Rodgers hates cancer. Hates it like poison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Boss Hogg- can you format your thread title appropriately please? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 god damn it, why are we posting this after the story has been thoroughly debunked? Florio was blasted for the article when the facts came out and he has since retracted it. Rodgers signed a jersey for her the previous week, and other things before that. the facts: http://cheeseheadtv.com/blog/mike-florio-attacks-aaron-rodgers?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CheeseheadTv+%28Cheesehead+TV%29 The retraction: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/18/an-apology-to-aaron-rodgers-packers-fans-and-jan-cavanaugh Can we be done with this topic now and stop spreading a smear campaign? RELAX, the article I posted explains the situation from #12. I could've posted this drivel Boss Hogg- can you format your thread title appropriately please? thanks Agreed, I stirred up too much negativity with my title, that wasn't my intention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 RELAX, the article I posted explains the situation from #12. I could've posted this drivel Agreed, I stirred up too much negativity with my title, that wasn't my intention. I honestly did not read the article (I already read Florio's original). I saw the thread title which gave a negative first view and my post was a wee bit reactionary. I just hate seeing the media slaughter someone's character on a whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 I honestly did not read the article (I already read Florio's original). I saw the thread title which gave a negative first view and my post was a wee bit reactionary. I just hate seeing the media slaughter someone's character on a whim. My bad Packer, Hope you all win this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 My bad Packer, Hope you all win this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquariuzzz Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 hmm, maybe he didnt see all the media attention surrounding her.. im sure that athletes walk through the airport with tunnel vision and are focused as they are walking through but clay matthews said the stewardess mentioned her. maybe clay was trying to join the mile high club and she blurted that out...who knows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 i guess this is what passes for stories when the jets arent taunting anybody and cutler isnt throwing interceptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 hmm, maybe he didnt see all the media attention surrounding her.. im sure that athletes walk through the airport with tunnel vision and are focused as they are walking through but clay matthews said the stewardess mentioned her. maybe clay was trying to join the mile high club and she blurted that out...who knows... <insert Sack related pun> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Rodgers hates cancer.Hates it like poison. Just because I wanted to post something from Dodgeball: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenRiggins Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I don't care what he says, he ignored her on purpose and that's fine. Don't lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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