Yardbarker: Odell Thurman

Florida Tuskers Almost Able to Set Up Shop in 'Perfectville'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:43:50 -0500

The inaugural six-week UFL season has come to a close, and the league has already fielded an undefeated team. Those titans destined to live forever in lesser league immortality are the Florida Tuskers, led by former Saints head coach Jim Haslett and featuring such former gridiron notables as Ricky Manning Jr., Brooks Bollinger, Odell Thurman, Tatum Bell, Todd Sauerbrun and Super Bowl MVP Dexter Jackson. Whoa, Odell Thurman AND Tatum Bell? That must be a fun locker room. The Tuskers can com...

Odell Thurman with the UFL's Florida Tuskers

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:31:55 -0500

There was a point in time when many of us believed the duo of Odell Thurman and David Pollack would be the start of a fantastic defensive foundation. Thurman finished the season ranked high among finalists for defensive player of the year that eventually went to Shawn Merriman. Thurman was that guy Marvin Lewis had sought all along to man the middle linebacker spot; a defensive leader for many seasons. Pollack's transition from defensive end to outside linebacker was slow, but he was ...

Thurman, Pittman heading to UFL

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:20:23 -0500

With their NFL futures in doubt, a couple of former NFL players have landed in the UFL.Nation Hahn of UFL Access tell us that former Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman and Cardinals, Bucs, and Broncos running back Michael Pittman are heading...

Felony Assault Charge Dismissed Against Odell Thurman?

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:02:44 -0500

Former Cincinnati Bengals starting linebacker Odell Thurman was granted at least a temporary reprieve from a felony assault charge as prosecutors...

Felony Assault Charge Dismissed Against Odell Thurman?

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:15:55 -0500

Former Cincinnati Bengals starting linebacker Odell Thurman was granted at least a temporary reprieve from a felony assault charge as prosecutors...

Continuance Issued In Ex-Bengals LB Odell Thurman's Trial

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:22:57 -0500

A judge has granted a continuance in the trial of a free agent linebacker Odell Thurman, who has been accused of breaking the jaw of another...

Oh Criminal, My Captain

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:11:12 -0500

As bloggers, we've never hesitated to lay into the Cincinnati Bengals for their awful defense and more importantly, their hilariously long criminal record. The Bengals have attempted to take out some of the trash, cutting guys like Odell Thurman. But if you wondering how serious the Bengals were about cleaning up their act, just look [...]

Same As It Ever Was

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:36:55 -0500

Since the draft was next on my list of Marvin Lewis-era flashbacks, I suppose it's only appropriate that a back-and-forth has broken out between Cincy Jungle and WDR over who's to blame for Chris Henry and Odell Thurman. My view is that this debate constitutes a classic case of missing the forest for the trees. [...]

Odell Thurman Could be Worse than Ricky

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:12:55 -0500

Aside from being a Bengals fan, what disappoints me most about Odell Thurman is that he's such a talented player. In his rookie season in 2005, Thurman was the stud on the Bengals defense (yes, I realize that's like an oxymoron), racking up well over 100 tackles, five interceptions, and five forced fumbles. [...]

Rumor or Truth? Raider Nation and NFL await the verdict on Thurman

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:16:07 -0500

Since May 19, 2008 you have heard and read it on many a message board, news story, or analysis about the Raiders. Odell Thurman has been a wanted man in Oakland. It's questionable now since Jim Trotter of CNNSI.com has reported that Thurman has failed yet another drug test. Could this just be another Don Banksian rumor from the same web site that first reported that JaMarcus Russell was spending his offseason with his grandmother eating cupcakes and ho-ho's?

NFL Monday: Odell Thurman Released; Pacman Eager to Work Out

Mon, 19 May 2008 11:59:55 -0500

Bengals release Odell Thurman, Pacman eager to work out with Cowboys, Dolphins look to bolster their offensive line and much more local hometown NFL news for Monday, May 19, 2008.

For Now I'm #58

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:17:13 -0500

Back in the Yard, Barkers! Sorry for the delay - I have been running ragged since the draft. The days just keep flying by. It has been the quickest two weeks I have ever experienced. After sharing that great day with you I jumped on a plane to Cincinnati to meet the Bengals staff and the media. I flew home to LA the next day (Monday) and had to catch up on some class and repack. We had rookie mini camp that week so I had to get ready to head back to Cincinnati Thursday. Then it was mini camp, meeting the coaches, the rest of the draft class and the other guys. I flew back to LA Sunday and started getting ready for finals - my first one is today in Micro Economics. We'll see how that goes. It was cool meeting the rest of the draft class and to see the coaching style I will be experiencing from here on out. It was a rookie camp so there weren't many of the veterans around. I did meet Odell Thurman and Ahmad Brooks - they were really good guys and I'm glad I got to spend some time with them. I did talk to Odell about getting #55, but he's pretty attached to it and I understand why. The number suits him playing the SAM. He was really nice about it and I appreciated him talking to me about it. For now I am wearing #58 and have to decide if that's what I'll stay in. Mini camp was a different experience. I feel like I started to pick up the defense and was able to compete by the end. I was talking to LJ (Lawrence Jackson) and he took the words right out of my mouth - it is a different grind. The body was definitely beat down but there are more mental gymnastics in the NFL. It's much more of a work grind than the college game. It took me a little bit to get the feel for it but by the last day I felt like I could go out and play my game.

Bengals to unveil new prison-inspired uniforms Sunday

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:27:25 -0500

INCINNATI, OH -- In conjunction with the one-game suspension of cornerback Jonathan Joseph (the third suspended Bengals starter, joining Odell Thurman and Chris Henry) the Bengals will unveil a new uniform design for Sunday's game at Kansas City. The design, created by a group of players who formed an art collective called "The Chain Gang," is said to closely resemble the attire of state penitentiary inmates. "A lot of people probably think, 'Oh, turn the Bengals uniform into a prison jumpsuit... That's easy ? it's already orange, just put a pocket on it and make it a one-piece.' But it's a lot more complicated than that." (SATIRE)

Odell Thurman Will Ride Dirty on your Ass

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:55:29 -0500

The incident escalated into a dangerous situation after Thurman was called out for grinding on a girl. The girl's boyfriend then went back to his game of pool after telling him to stop. By doing that, he received a swift ass-kicking from Thurman.