nuordr Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Rolando McClain who recently signed with the Baltimore Ravens has retired according to USA Today. The best news about his article is the reaction from his grandmother, Rachel Ervin, who was shocked when she heard the news: "He did what now?" she said to USA TODAY Sports.He retired."Who did?"Rolando."Oh, Lord have mercy," she said.I would love to see a video clip of this interview as I believe it would be hilarious. Now back to the story, I believe it is a shame that he has retired when he probably has at least 8 solid years left in him if not more. I hope this young man gets his life together as he has been given a great gift and now he is ruining it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thespleenenator Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Anyone know why he retired? Why you make fun of me? I make concept for Auburn champions and you make fun of me. I cry tears.Chopping off the dicks of Filipino boys and embracing causes that promote bigotry =/= strong moral character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Well, "retirement" doesn't mean anything. He could spend a season "getting his act together" then come back next year. Not sure if he'd be bound to the Ravens still (probably), but still "retirement" at that age is the same as saying "taking a year off". "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Well, "retirement" doesn't mean anything. He could spend a season "getting his act together" then come back next year. Not sure if he'd be bound to the Ravens still (probably), but still "retirement" at that age is the same as saying "taking a year off".Then maybe he should have said I'm going to take a sabbatical... I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 My understanding is that retirement (filing paperwork with the league) terminates a contract, but the team continues to retain the player's rights for the original duration of that contract. So retiring wouldn't get him out of Baltimore any quicker (unless it demonstrates a willingness to sit rather than play and therefore forces the team to trade him). The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANS Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 best quote ever.......i don't think so https://www.andrewsterlachini.com/ or http://dribbble.com/MEANS1974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 "He has been given a great gift and now he is ruining it".*scratches head*...What now??I don't know dude's backstory or what prompted this decision, but it's entirely possible he has other more important things going on in histhe life besides football, or, to paraphrase Barry Sanders while on the cusp of acheiving an all-time record, "his desire to leave the game is greater than his desire to remain it". Sometimes it really can be that simple. *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 "He has been given a great gift and now he is ruining it".*scratches head*...What now??I don't know dude's backstory or what prompted this decision, but it's entirely possible he has other more important things going on in histhe life besides football, or, to paraphrase Barry Sanders while on the cusp of acheiving an all-time record, "his desire to leave the game is greater than his desire to remain it". Sometimes it really can be that simple.This really isn't like when another Alabama player retired to become a clergyman in Glen Coffee. McClain had been arrested three times in the last 16 months. Charges, which were the most serious, were convictions for third-degree assault, menacing, reckless endangerment and illegal discharge of a firearm in the city limits. He put a gun to a guy's head, but hose charges were dismissed on appeal after the accuser refused to testify at the appeal. The other charges are minor, like resisting arrest and a window tint violation/providing false information.As BBTV stated, hopefully, this is to get his life back in order, otherwise, you may want to put McClain in your 2014 Fatal 40 list or jailed like Jimmy Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I was promised the best quote ever. That wasn't the best quote I've heard in the last 15 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuordr Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 I was promised the best quote ever.That wasn't the best quote I've heard in the last 15 minutes.Maybe not the best, but when you imagine a grandmother being shocked like her, it is pretty funny. At least me and several co-workers thought it was. To each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Let me tell you the Raiders know how to pick em www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Let me tell you the Raiders know how to pick emBecause the Dolphins taking Ted Ginn at #9 in 2007 and Pat White #44 overall in 2009 don't really count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I am talking about people who have bad character. Ginn and White were bad picks put not trouble cases off the field. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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