Glen Coffee MIA since Thursday morning... (1 Viewer)

[Baron Samedi]

In case you haven't noticed the members of our media hate overt religious decisions, especially in connection to Christianity which isn't one of the "protected" religions.

....last time i checked the demographics, 80% of the good ole US of A was christian. What protection is needed that you speak of lol?

 

[DoubleG]

Are you serious ???

This guy QUIT professional football using the "I found Christ....bla....bla...bla....." excuse and now he got arrested for for possession of a concealed firearm.

So, what are we supposed to say to him ?? Keep up the good work ?

I don't think that Coffee's religious convictions are tainted by the arrest. I guess you and Mike Florio think differently.

You do know that in Florida a concealed weapon arrest is essentially a speeding ticket, right? This ain't NYC folks. Ten year olds are packing down there.

...and the ninety year old ladies.

 

[fatness]

Glen Coffee, the 23-year-old former 49er running back who retired suddenly this offseason, was arrested for carrying a concealed firearm. The charge is a 3rd degree felony.

Police in Fort Walton Beach, Fla -- where Coffee went to high school -- stopped Coffee early Friday morning for speeding before noticing the car had no insurance or registration. Before having the car towed, cops did a search and found a "black 380 SIG Sauer automatic pistol."

According to the police report, "The pistol was recovered with the hammer 'cocked' to the rear. It was located in the center ... readily accessible to Coffee."

Happiness is a Warm Gun

 

[fatness]

He told police he was self-employed as a motivational speaker. Jesus on a cross is tattoed on his right arm and "Faithful" is tattoed on his left arm. "Lions of Atlanta" is tattoed on his chest, the report noted.

LinkArrest Report

 

[Clifford]

In case you haven't noticed the members of our media hate overt religious decisions, especially in connection to Christianity which isn't one of the "protected" religions.

:X ....last time i checked the demographics, 80% of the good ole US of A was christian. What protection is needed that you speak of lol?

I mean it's the only assailable religion in this country for that reason. The media will say things about Christianity that would get them fired before the end of their segment if it were about Islam, Judaism, or anything else.

 

[floods]

It's not that big of a deal, really, but depending on how you write the story it can seem pretty extreme. In Texas you can carry a firearm in your vehicle without a CHL provided it's in a console/glovebox (and I think it has to be lockable). If you have a CHL you can have it on the seat next to you covered by a sheet of notebook paper if you want, it just can't be immediately visible to anyone outside the car. So the biggest issue is that he wasn't following the rules assuming reciprocity if firearm laws in FL (TX shares a lot with them).

Sounds like it was single action only pistol, in which case carrying it cocked with the safety on is the standard method of carry.

Makes for a pretty fantastic story though I guess.

 

[Harrassment Panda]

^

I was just about to say the same. If you live the South chances are pretty high you're carrying. In a lot of cases it's stupid not to be.

The problem is different states have different nuances of law, so you cross the border from one to another without thinking about it, get pulled over for speeding or whatever, and end up with gun charges.

Non-story, IMO.

 

[QuizGuy66]

In case you haven't noticed the members of our media hate overt religious decisions, especially in connection to Christianity which isn't one of the "protected" religions.

....last time i checked the demographics, 80% of the good ole US of A was christian. What protection is needed that you speak of lol?

Actually 76%-QG

 

[ATC1]

^I was just about to say the same. If you live the South chances are pretty high you're carrying. In a lot of cases it's stupid not to be.The problem is different states have different nuances of law, so you cross the border from one to another without thinking about it, get pulled over for speeding or whatever, and end up with gun charges.Non-story, IMO.

In the south, he should be charged with carrying only a 380. Don't know enough if it was single action or double action, but you can have a gun in the car in FL. You just can not have it readily available, so the criminal has the upper hand in the event you actually have to use it. He also can not have a record, but I think it is only because he had it readily available cocked and in the arm rest. There are different state laws. Alabama of all places, makes people traveling through the state have the gun and the ammo separated and out of arms reach. So, one in the glove box and one in the trunk. This is why I got my Concealed carry permit. So, I can travel without needing to go through hoops at each state line.

 

[LittlePhatty]

I mean it's the only assailable religion in this country for that reason. The media will say things about Christianity that would get them fired before the end of their segment if it were about Islam, Judaism, or anything else.

I know, man. It's tough being in the majority. You feel like like everyone else in the country is against you. Well, the other 20% at least.

 

[Clifford]

I mean it's the only assailable religion in this country for that reason. The media will say things about Christianity that would get them fired before the end of their segment if it were about Islam, Judaism, or anything else.

I know, man. It's tough being in the majority. You feel like like everyone else in the country is against you. Well, the other 20% at least.

I'm not what most would call a Christian, I just think there is an obvious double standard in the press when it comes to religion. This has nothing to do with anything other than the press.

 

[Tom Baker]

In case you haven't noticed the members of our media hate overt religious decisions, especially in connection to Christianity which isn't one of the "protected" religions.

Xtian, I shed a tear for you. The universe is an unjust place, to cruelly oppress such an obnoxious majority as yours . . .

 

[TheChairman]

Coffee to sign with the Packers?

 

[yellowdog]

Charges dropped.

 

[Clifford]

In case you haven't noticed the members of our media hate overt religious decisions, especially in connection to Christianity which isn't one of the "protected" religions.

Xtian, I shed a tear for you. The universe is an unjust place, to cruelly oppress such an obnoxious majority as yours . . .

Not part of the majority. But I'd be willing to bet $100 you would never go out of your way to insult someone based on their participation in any other religion. Hypocrisy sucks no matter what form it takes.

 

[CalBear]

In case you haven't noticed the members of our media hate overt religious decisions, especially in connection to Christianity which isn't one of the "protected" religions.

Xtian, I shed a tear for you. The universe is an unjust place, to cruelly oppress such an obnoxious majority as yours . . .

Not part of the majority. But I'd be willing to bet $100 you would never go out of your way to insult someone based on their participation in any other religion. Hypocrisy sucks no matter what form it takes.

I think Ricky Williams has gotten plenty of crap about his religion. No hypocrisy there.

 

[TommyGilmore]

Charges dropped.

Doesn't seem like a big deal to me. Sounds more like Mike Florio is just trying to stir up some crap.

 

[fatness]

In case you haven't noticed the members of our media hate overt religious decisions, especially in connection to Christianity which isn't one of the "protected" religions.

What impact does this have on fantasy teams, or on any of the 32 NFL teams?

 

[BringItOn]

in before the "Team X will bring him in for a look" talk

 

[FBG26]

in before the "Team X will bring him in for a look" talk

Hypothetically, if he were to come back, wouldn't SF still hold his rights?

 

[Clifford]

In case you haven't noticed the members of our media hate overt religious decisions, especially in connection to Christianity which isn't one of the "protected" religions.

What impact does this have on fantasy teams, or on any of the 32 NFL teams?

same as OP and entire thread, none

 

[Clifford]

In case you haven't noticed the members of our media hate overt religious decisions, especially in connection to Christianity which isn't one of the "protected" religions.

Xtian, I shed a tear for you. The universe is an unjust place, to cruelly oppress such an obnoxious majority as yours . . .

Not part of the majority. But I'd be willing to bet $100 you would never go out of your way to insult someone based on their participation in any other religion. Hypocrisy sucks no matter what form it takes.

I think Ricky Williams has gotten plenty of crap about his religion. No hypocrisy there.

No, he got crap about smoking weed and mountain climbing, not Buddhism and Yoga. I'm stating the blatantly obvious here. Not really much need for debate. Because Coffee declared he was doing something for Christ he got singled out and jumped on by the media as soon as an opportunity arose, The fact that charges were dropped proved that the initial charges were nothing and simply provided a member of the press an opportunity to take a shot at someone's professed dedication to Christianity. Wasn't the first and won't be the last.BTW, I am not opposed to people making fun of Christianity. I am opposed to people not making fun of every other religion with abandon.

 

[LittlePhatty]

I am not opposed to people making fun of Christianity. I am opposed to people not making fun of every other religion with abandon.

Then you aren't watching the right TV channels. Try Bill Maher's show on HBO. It sounds like you're only getting the Fox News angle where every tiny little anti-Christian story is blown way out of proportion and fed to the "home crowd" viewership as though to say "See? Those damn liberals are trying to take over our country."

And let's either drop this useless thread or move it to the FFA.

 

[abe froman]

enough with all the nerds going on and on..whats up with Coffee? stick to the topic..

 

[Clifford]

I am not opposed to people making fun of Christianity. I am opposed to people not making fun of every other religion with abandon.

Then you aren't watching the right TV channels. Try Bill Maher's show on HBO. It sounds like you're only getting the Fox News angle where every tiny little anti-Christian story is blown way out of proportion and fed to the "home crowd" viewership as though to say "See? Those damn liberals are trying to take over our country."

And let's either drop this useless thread or move it to the FFA.

'dropped, but your suggestion that I watch FoxNews is hilarious. I am on the opposite end of that spectrum.

 

[Delusions Of Adequacy]

in before the "Team X will bring him in for a look" talk

Hypothetically, if he were to come back, wouldn't SF still hold his rights?

Yes, they would.When Brett Favre 'retired' from the Packers, he later pressed them to release his rights. They did, and he promptly signed with the Jets.

 

[eoMMan]

enough with all the nerds going on and on..whats up with Coffee? stick to the topic..

Still retired. His gun charges were dropped, if it means anything.

 

[The Rook]

in before the "Team X will bring him in for a look" talk

Hypothetically, if he were to come back, wouldn't SF still hold his rights?

Yes, they would.When Brett Favre 'retired' from the Packers, he later pressed them to release his rights. They did, and he promptly signed with the Jets.

Not to nitpick but I believe Packers traded him to the Jets. When he left the Jets he pushed them for his release so he could join the Vikings. In fairness to you it's hard to keep up with the trials and tribulations of the drama queen.