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Aug 9, 2007 Athletes who don't stab people, Charity, DeMeco Ryans, Legal stuff, Updates
When last we left our hero (me), the disclaimer had been moved into a more prominent position, DeMeco and his attorney were happy, and it seemed as though the whole situation had wrapped up all nice and tidy.
Last night, however, the founder of StandUp For Kids, Rick Koca, found the post and commented on it. (Which is pretty cool.) Then, this morning, I received another email from the lawyer, saying that DeMeco’s Foundation is going to make a donation to SUFK, that he thanked me for bringing the charity to their attention, and that DeMeco was going to send an autographed football to my son. (All of which is also pretty cool.)
I still think there is a big underlying issue here and it’s likely one that won’t go away until one of these “blogger v. celebrity” cases winds up in court. Thankfully, all sides involved in my situation remained calm and worked through the discussion like rational human beings. (Full disclosure: I have to thank my friends for keeping my replies friendly and level-headed. I am nothing if not prone to flying off the handle.)
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August 9th, 2007 at 8:46 am
Rick, DeMeco, and DeMeco’s lawyer,
This gives me warm fuzzies. And as a grumpy old man, that’s saying something. Congrats to you all - it’s well-deserved.
Matt: Well done.
This is the best thing to hit the internetz since the Hamster Dance.
bfd
PS: If there is a DeMeco jersey that fits a 5-year old, that’s what my son is getting for an early Christmas present. Just wow, y’all.
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August 9th, 2007 at 11:13 am
Awesome,
I’m even more proud to be sporting my Battle Red Ryans Jersey on opening day!
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August 9th, 2007 at 11:19 am
Amazing. A professional athelete and his lawyer act not only like rational normal human beings, but actual humble and charitable ones at that.
As the Texans did with last years fifth round, you have chosen your icon for this blog wisely Matt.
Good on you Demeco! You make up for idiots like Vick and Pacman when you do things like this.
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August 9th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
Matt, you’re doing some wonderful things. In addition to entertaining and informing us of our beloved Texans, you’re also inspiring people.
That, my friend, is a gift.
s.
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August 11th, 2007 at 10:10 am
You know, someone really should forward this to the Chronicle, or perhaps the local news stations. Or maybe even ESPN.