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Larry Johnson: Still Social Networking Impaired

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Chiefs beat reporter Kent Babb of the KANSAS CITY STAR Tweeted this yesterday about what Larry Johnson recently posted on his Facebook page: Cleat prints on the chests? Are we sure Larry wasn’t just recounting the club last night? Share This
>> www.sportsbybrooks.com/larry-j...
 

I get the feeling that Chiefs fans don't like Larry Johnson

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Priest Holmes(notes) is currently all the all-time leading rusher for the Kansas City Chiefs, but Larry Johnson(notes) -- recently suspended for "conduct detrimental to the team", i.e. using a nasty gay slur twice in a 24-hour period -- is closing in on that record. If...
>> sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blo...
 

Don't hold your breath for troubled RB Larry Johnson

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Don't expect to see discarded, controversial running back Larry Johnson suiting up for the Lions anytime soon. Kansas City officially released Johnson today and subjected him to the waiver wire. Based on record and strength of schedule, the Lions are believed to stand fourth...
>> www.freep.com/article...
 

Larry Johnson insists he has no anger issues

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A day after he was released by the Chiefs, Larry Johnson appeared on The Dan Patrick Show and attempted to portray himself as a competitive, hard-working running back who will show respect to his coaches and help whatever team acquires...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11...
 

Redskins split on signing Larry Johnson

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After the Chiefs decided to dump veteran tailback Larry Johnson, the Redskins had internal discussions regarding the possibility of acquiring him.Per a league source, a split of opinion exists within the organization, with some folks in a position of influence...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11...
 

People That Should Go Bankrupt Because They Are An Asshole: Larry Johnson

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Congratulations Larry Johnson, you are rich. You were born incredibly athletic and were blessed to never suffer a career ending injury in the high school or college and lucky enough to be given good health else wise. Because of your athletic gifts in perhaps a better than average work...
>> simononsports.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Source: Keep an eye on the Pats and Larry Johnson

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When the Chiefs cut Larry Johnson, we mentioned that a source had previously told us Patriots coach Bill Belichick wouldn't want a guy like Johnson around.Now that Johnson is available (if he clears waivers), the same source now tells us...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11...
 

Haley defers discussion of Larry Johnson

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Anyone who expected Chiefs coach Todd Haley to lay down the law at his Monday press conference following Larry Johnson's 24 hours of destruction tour came away sorely disappointed.Haley, looking every bit the exhausted head coach a 1-6 team, calmly...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10...
 

Larry Johnson, former fantasy luminary, is looking for work

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If you're relatively new to fantasy football, then Larry Johnson(notes) is an uncomplicated character. LJ's release from the Chiefs is a non-event. All the recent anecdotal evidence suggests that he's a complete tool; all the recent statistical evidence suggests that he...
>> sports.yahoo.com/fantasy...
 

Athletes Behaving Badly on Twitter: The Larry Johnson Edition

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Larry Johnson, the man who once pitched Chris Mottram on the idea of selling crack, is using social media to make new friends. And by make new friends, I mean call out his coach and use homophobic slurs. Yay, Twitter! Those two tweets above were regrettable. Johnson is having a...
>> www.sportingnews.com/blog/th...
 

L.J. gets to play the Chiefs

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Lost in the news that former Chiefs running back Larry Johnson will play for the Bengals is that the move will allow him to play against the Chiefs.On December 27, L.J.'s team will come to Cincinnati for a game that...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11...
 

Larry Johnson Meltdown Arrives Later Than Expected This Season

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The Kansas City Chiefs are a disaster, obviously, but look on the bright side—it took permanently disgruntled RB Larry Johnson seven whole games to launch an embarrassing tirade against his head coach. I think that's improvement! Despite Johnson's heroic 49-yard effort...
>> deadspin.com/5390152...
 

Chiefs Redecorate While Larry Johnson Is Gone

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Larry Johnson has been suspended for two weeks. You already knew that. But have you seen how the Chiefs have spruced up the place in L.J.'s absence? To quote Ryan Hudson at SB Nation, they've quite literally put the writing on the wall for when Johnson returns. You pretty...
>> www.sportingnews.com/blog/th...
 

Leading Off: A Pox on the Bengals

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Cincinnati acquired Larry Johnson, who was banished by the Chiefs, and promptly lost to the Raiders. And Kansas City beat the Steelers. Hmm.
>> www.nytimes.com/2009/11...
 

Larry Johnson Suspended, Apologizes For The Gay Stuff

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Chiefs running back Larry Johnson is awful sorry he called you all ****. He should have used a more acceptable term like "monkeybutts" or "dorkweasels" or even "boogermouths." Then maybe his bosses wouldn't have had to put him on suspension. Johnson...
>> deadspin.com/5391143...
 

Chiefs Larry Johnson voices anger via Twitter

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Another athlete has caught bitten by the 'Twitter Bug,' this week's culprit is Kansas City Chiefs' RB Larry Johnson. Johnson's disgruntled voice muttered gay slurs and harsh criticism for his head coach Todd Haley. Johnson's post read, " My father...
>> www.ngngsports.com/2009/10...
 

Tomlin Blows Off Question About Larry Johnson

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You knew the question was coming. Off of last nights huge win over the Broncos, the questions at Mike Tomlin’s presser poured in about the game, then there it was – do you have interest in former Chiefs RB Larry Johnson. “I don’t discuss free agents,” Tomlin said...
>> www.steelersgab.com/2009/11...
 

Chiefs' Charles is AFC special teams player of the week

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles has an expanded role on offense now that Larry Johnson is gone. But he's still returning kickoffs, and his efforts as a kick returner led him to receive the AFC special teams player...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11...
 

Larry Johnson Meltdown Arrives Later Than Expected This Season (Update)

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The Kansas City Chiefs are a disaster, obviously, but look on the bright side—it took permanently disgruntled RB Larry Johnson seven whole games to launch an embarrassing tirade against his head coach. I think that's improvement! Despite Johnson's heroic 49-yard effort...
>> deadspin.com/5390152...
 

Larry Johnson Is As Masterful As Stating The Obvious As He Is Spewing Homophobic Slurs

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Maintaining that he can still play the game at a high level, Larry Johnson appeared on Dan Patrick’s radio show earlier today to give his side of the story as to why he was released from the Chiefs. With barely a hint of self-awareness or how his actions may have contributed...
>> www.sportressofblogitude.com/2009/11...
 

Five Reasons Against Larry Johnson

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Although not official yet, it appears that the Bengals will sign former Chiefs' running back Larry Johnson, likely as insurance in the case Cedric Benson's hip injury worsens. This, folks, isn't a good move. It isn't one that will kill...
>> www.whodeyrevolution.com/whodeyr...
 

Update: Chiefs waive Johnson

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The Kansas City Chiefs have released running back Larry Johnson. Johnson was involved in an incident recently by questioning coach Todd Haley’s credentials on his Twitter account, insulting fans and using a gay slur. He then repeated the slur to reporters the next day. Johnson...
>> thejetpress.com/2009/11...
 

Belichick nixes idea of L. Johnson to New England

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The Kansas City Chiefs released troublemaker/running back Larry Johnson today; when he was asked during his weekly appearance on WEEI a short while ago if he had any interest in bringing Johnson to New England, Belichick said, "I would doubt...
>> patsblog.projo.com/2009/11...
 

League wanted Chiefs to fine Larry Johnson $10,000 only

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On Monday, Chiefs running back Larry Johnson returns from his one-game exile. The outcome was negotiated after the Chiefs suspended Johnson for two weeks after the veteran tailback ripped coach Todd Haley on Twitter, used a three-letter homophobic slur on...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11...
 

Fantasy Football Cut-N-Go: Larry Johnson Gets Laid Off

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by Sean LalleyCut-N-Go is Fantasy Football FanHouse's weekday roundup of the NFL news with fantasy football impact. The Kansas City Chiefs have finally bid farewell to Larry Johnson. The troubled RB who was once famed and beloved in many a fantasy circle is now simply an after...
>> fantasyfootball.fanhouse.com/2009/11...
 
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