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The lack of luster that came along with the recent signing of running back Noah Herron is somewhat understandable. After all, the guy has been a career back-up running back, and will be just that with the Browns.
Regardless of role, any guy that has not had a season worth writing home about in over three years is not about to turn the heads of fans. But perhaps as story from last summer will.
While nursing a knee injury in his suburban Green Bay, Wisconsin home, Herron was the victim of an attempted robbery. While an unknown number of people attempted to break in, two of the would-be thieves did not exit the way he had likely originally planned.
Chief Deputy John Gossage said Herron called police at 11:19 p.m. Friday after he heard glass breaking in the lower level of his suburban Green Bay home. He said an unknown number of people had entered the house.
One of the intruders entered Herron’s bedroom, and Herron hit the person with a post he had unscrewed from his bed, Gossage said. Herron was not injured.
The injured burglar was taken to a hospital, and a second suspect was arrested outside the home.
So, to recap: While facing the threat of multiple, likely-armed men that were breaking into his home, Herron took matters into his own hands by beating them into a state of hospitalization with his own – affixed at the time of entry – bedpost.
Awesome.
The Sheriff of Brown County stood by Herron’s side, claiming that the running back used “necessary, reasonable, and justifiable force” to protect his home.
In a world where athletes find themselves targeted by those that do not abide by the law (see Taylor, Sean), one can imagine that Herron was acting instinctively. This situation could have wound pretty up unfavorable for the running back, well beyond the items that were taken from his vehicle.
But also in a world where Browns fans are searching for something to get excited about during this relatively painful off-season, we will grasp at anything we can. Even if it does involve bludgeoning burglars with furniture while with a prior team. A glimpse of hope, wrapped with a bow in the form of vandal assault? Where do I sign?
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Packers’ Herron hits intruder with bedpost [AP via ESPN]
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I remember eading about that when it happened. I think that’s great. Maybe we should try him as a DB. If he can put criminals in the hospital, maybe he can shore up the secondary.
Yup. He’s now my favorite player.
Yup. He’s now my favorite player.
Agreed, all it took was use of the word bludgeoning.
that is some b.a. baracus type stuff right there.
Hey, anyone have the NFL rule book handy? Curious whether he can use that post to help pick up the blitz.
why isnt there an article about BE rumored trade to NY Giants? You guys are sleeping over here! I need WFNY commentary!
It’s a catch 22 for athletes. Many people want to put Plaxico in jail because he had a gun (illegally, yes) when he was out at a night club (but doing nothing wrong). But, then they see what happened to Sean Taylor and say “Man he should’ve had a gun, then he’d still be playing right now.” I try to give athletes and stars the benefit of the doubt. Their lives just aren’t like ours. I don’t condone what Pac-Man has one, at all, but a guy like T.I. (Rapper) and Plaxico should be given a break because I believe they were taking necessary precautions to protect themselves.
If your not familiar with the T.I. situation here’s a breakdown: He was caught with machine guns and silencer’s, following a search of his home he was in possession of 6 more guns. Being a convicted felon (drug charge) it is illegal to own any weapons. But, T.I.’s personal body guard and best friend had been killed in a shooting that was targeted at the rapper in a Cincinnati night club after a performance, just a few months prior. Also, numerous and very serious threats had been made against his family and himself since the murder. Thus, to protect himself and his family he did what he felt he had to do, and is now owning up to what he did.
creative – we touched on the original rumor. the update is free over at the OBR. http://cle.scout.com
“He was caught with machine guns and silencer’s”
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I would disagree that is a “necessary precaution.” Are the Columbian drug lords after him?
And Plaxico is an idiot, I think that was covered aud nauseum.
When was the last time an NFL player got in trouble for carrying a registered handgun with a permit to carry? Because that might be more relevant.
@Swig: No, the Columbians weren’t after him, but the people that were killed his body guard with AK-47’s, so maybe the machine guns are necessary to protect your life? I mean what would you do?
@ creative… you can always check out http://www.NoLogoNeeded.com 🙂
I will give you my commentary right here. a #2, a #5 and Mario Manningham for BE? Yes and Please.
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