OCHOCINCO AND PACMAN - RICHARD WALKER - 6/18/2013

OCHOCINCO AND PACMAN

Written by: Richard Walker

Date posted: 6/18//2013

In observation of the aftermath of two incidents involving NFL “bad boys”, Chad OchoCinco/Johnson and Adam “Pacman” Jones, I see the responses that are being generated as a test of our society and I have to say that I am SEVERELY disappointed that from what I’m seeing and hearing, we have in fact failed that test miserably. The time has come for us to STOP MAKING EXCUSES for people who repeatedly have shown that they have no regard for accountability.

Let’s start with the situation involving Adam Jones. Pacman has accumulated an arrest record that is longer than my 39 inch sleeves, and yet has managed to repeatedly escape being liable for his actions, which includes a shooting at a night club several years ago that left the security guard permanently paralyzed.

After going through an absolute legal, personal and professional circus with his off-the-field antics, Pacman should know that he is an attention magnet, and he must take proactive measures to not get himself involved in another legal/criminal incident. Specifically, he should have taken the high road on that incident and walked away and reported the assault by the unruly patron at that bar. That simple gesture would have been a huge indication of his maturity and that he learned from his past experiences.

There would not have been a damn thing that the media or anyone could say about him, if that were the case. Furthermore, Pacman and the rest of these athletes have to remember that as a public figure, you are a “business” and you have to protect your ability to generate income. Even if you are not at fault legally speaking, a conviction in the court of public opinion, which is heavily tied to sponsorship dollars can literally restrict or even terminate your ability to generate an income in your endeavor.

That being said, I cannot understand why Pacman did not hire a security team, specifically off-duty police officers to escort him in public places, such as this, where he knows that he can draw the kind of attention that can get him into trouble. It’s a negligible investment for him to make in the protection of his future and he failed to do so.

Pacman has been given several chances, legally and professionally, and I would expect and applaud Commissioner Roger Goodell to “drop the hammer” on him for this, and given the outcome on the legal side, this could very well be the end of his career.

As for “Ochocinco”, Chad Johnson, Robin, or whatever he is calling himself nowadays, here is yet another example of a talented individual who makes an absolute joke of his life and has shown no regard for accountability.

I think that Broward County Circuit Judge, Kathleen McHugh, did him a FAVOR, by teaching him a lesson in respect. Most are saying that she overreacted, however, let's not forget that this incident alone has afforded him three opportunities to escape jail time prior to the "ass-smack" that cost him 30 days:

1. His initial plea deal was accepted, which gave him 6 months of probation and counseling for head-butting his ex-wife. He failed to comply with the original judge’s orders by not showing up for his probation hearing not once, but TWICE, on February 15th and March 15th of this year.

2. A warrant for his arrest was issued and he was allowed to not even report to jail, post bond and get ANOTHER court date.

3. He shows up to court now for violating his probation which by default should mean prison time. The judge was seconds away from accepting his plea deal which would have kept him out of jail AGAIN.

Ocho will have the next 30 days to think about his antics. This is a “gut check” time for him as a man.

Ocho and Pacman are mediocre players on the field to begin with at this point of their careers, and the drama around them simply is not worth the time.

As sports media and fans, we have to stop wasting our time on these kinds of guys. They are poor examples of what an athlete should represent off the field and have been given plenty of opportunities to show us that they have changed.

These guys have both, in my opinion, committed acts that are more severe than Michael Vick’s saga, and he has shown the opposite - he has in fact matured and appreciates the second opportunity that he was given and is making the most of it.

As it pertains to these two individuals, I think that it is time for us as sports fans to move on.

Let’s put both of these guys away, permanently please.

Richard Walker

IS TED JOHNSON THREATENING LANCE ZIERLEIN? - LM

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TED JOHNSON FIGHTING FOR JOSH INNES

6.12.2013

When the cats are away the Mice will play.

I have been out of town and Craig Shelton is wondering the world.  

Tuesday night, I decided to tune in to Fred and Ted (Sports Radio 610) just to hear the local vibe.

Ted Johnson and let me get this right (former New England Patriot Three Time Super Bowl Winner) went off on other stations slamming Sports Radio 610.

In his mini rant he basically said he didn't like other stations making fun of Sports Radio 610 and if they do they better represent it when they see "Fred and Ted".  Ok, now that I have gotten the "threats" out of the way, the audio will paint a better picture.

I can totally get down with Ted's Point of View if his station was not the ones poking the bear but he let a nugget out I've obviously missed.  He said he's not astute to media and think everyone are friends when Fred had to tell him, it's not like that.  With that said, Fred tried to get "gutta" close to the end and OK.

Ted Johnson acting like he's a  "G" don't surprise me and to be honest I like it.  At least someone at Sports Radio 610 has the stones to speak about Lance Zierlein "owning" J&R Show, who they were obviously talking about.

I admit, Ted qualified himself by saying he's ignorant of media relationships (thinking media look out for media) but to think other stations are shooting at Sports Radio 610 without cause is completely ignorant.   Josh Innes and to a lesser degree Nick Wright  have been taking shots at other stations for the longest.  

I don't expect Ted to know this but Fred has been in Houston long enough and he  know what the business is and he could have told Ted, "In all fairness, our station poke at other stations regularly".  

Ted, go on CSN with the "other station's host" and be upset while the other two personalities at your station let you fight their battles.  Who the hell is he, Revenge of the Nerds, Ogre?

Below is the Audio, I tried to capture it all,  For what is worth, Ted didn't need to go there, too inexperienced.  I think Ted needs to be more concerned with perfecting his "on air" persona not "media battles".

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NICK WRIGHT "THE GREAT DISTORTER" - LM

Written by: LM

NICK WRIGHT DISTORTING TRUTHS

6.8.2013

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.  Unlike Sports Radio 610, clamming up and running scared after 790 abused them in Bad Hour Radio, if you come at HMW, we will come back

About a week ago, Nick Wright tweeted the following

I shot a few tweets at him saying he's describing himself.  Later, Craig Shelton and I were talking about it and basically came to the conclusion to fallback, this guy is different.  Therefore I decided to stop listening to morning radio as much as I use to especially since it sucks right now.

In other words, I know longer felt the need to bang on Nick and I'm man enough to admit that I came at him pretty tough at times.  With that said, Nick was on the Nosebleeds with Manuel Palomarez & Del Olaleye and the topic of "his feelings towards HMW" came up.  He took a few shots at Craig trying to brand him as a "nutcase" but I will let Craig deal with that and then he got to me.

Let me set the record straight, even when Nick and I were socializing via twitter, I've always disagreed with his sociopolitical views on some things and I would tell him but there was no love lost.  I poked at his views and he would poke at mines but now to act like I'm obsessed with it, is a joke.  I think his stance on guns is beyond left leaning.  I think he makes cupcake issues into race issues hence the word "black activist".  There is no problem with being down for the cause, but to go out of your way to make everything "black versus white" makes real racial issues a moot point.

Then the one that really got me, he mentioned me (HMW) talking about his family and it pisses him off.  I have been with HMW since it's inception three years ago and I never blasted or talked about anyone's family in a negative manner.  I don't do shit like that because I think it's tasteless.  As a matter of fact I have told Nick numerous times, "man, stop putting your family out there like that".  Nick is confused, on the one hand he lies and say I referenced his family and on the other hand expresses his friendship with Ted Johnson who called Vince Wilfork's unattractive.  Not to even mention, Nick gladly participated in the blast.

As far as me commenting on his political views, not sure what world he lives in.  He's a public figure, a talk personality, if you put your views out there, I am going to opine on it.  I would not know he's left of liberal if he didn't spew his views publicly which I have no problem with.  

The way I write about ratings, seems to be an issue with Nick. He said during the interview, I never write about their ratings when they are winning as if I have it out for In The Loop or Sports Radio 610. 

THE DECEMBER BOOK

THE SEPTEMBER BOOK

Don't lie on me "bro".  Nick's issue is, I am not kissing his ass and I will not and he will not tell me how to write but to allude to me purposely not giving 610 props, is stupid.  He is going out of his way to brand Craig as narcissist meanwhile crying about me not writing about their numbers, and I missing something? I am the one telling fans and people, they can't hate on Sports Radio 610 for winning.  My ass  even tried to do the unthinkable and say "maybe it's not about the Texans and maybe people are  really feeling them" which I can admit now, I was wrong.  

WRAP IT UP

I see what I am dealing with now.  Nick Wright purposely distorts truth and do slimy things.  He went out of his way to try and divide Craig and I but that's just how his kind gets down.  Divide and conquer, it's typical.

Nick Wright said within 5 minutes, Craig and Lamont contacted Wilfork's wife.  That's a lie, I did not contact Wilfork's wife in 5 minutes because I was compiling the audio which took every bit of 30 to 40 minutes.

Instead of complaining about HMW hateful tactics, I think he should be worried about getting their numbers getting on par.  Dude is only mad because we (HMW) think John Lopez sucks.  He knows it, HMW knows it, the fans know it, the market knows it.  

As far as not talking to me or referencing me on his show, man get real.  I'm a grown ass man and think it's stupid to contact another man and say "I'm not going to be cool with you anymore".  What the hell, we in middle school now? If you don't want to have nothing to do with me just do it, I guess he thought I was going to beg for his friendship.

Nick Wright is nothing more than a political hack.  I feel like I have to observe him how I observe the politicians in Washington DC.  Can't believe anything that come out of their mouths, they are ultimately playing you like a fiddle.  

He's talking about my obsession with his views when he's running up in Jason Whitlock's ass like a hemorrhoid every chance he can, get real man.

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BELOW IS NICK WRIGHT'S AUDIO ON HMW

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TEXANS REPORT: REASON TO BE CONCERNED - SEAN GARZA -5//2013

TEXANS REPORT: REASON TO BE CONCERNED 

Written by: Sean Garza
Date posted: 5/5/2013

With the NFL draft in the rear view mirror, the Houston Texans are in the second week of OTA’s.   With no major injury concerns during the off- season workouts to this point, the Texans look as if they could head into training reasonably healthy.  The city has become increasingly optimistic that with the addition of the young talent from the draft, this could be the year for the Texans to make the move into the AFC Championship and perhaps the Super Bowl.   Now, I’m as optimistic as the next guy, however, there are some issues that concern me.

1.  The Right Stuff?    First, one of the biggest complaints about last season is that the right side of the offensive line was very young and raw.   Starting RT, Derek Newton, is coming off “major” knee surgery earlier in the year.  Although he is expected to be back for training camp, anyone coming off “major” knee surgery at the tackle position is a little alarming.  The Texans must have felt the same, as they drafted two tackles in the draft (Brennan Williams in the third round and David Quessenbury in the sixth round.)

2.  Inside or Outside?    The Texans seemed to have overlooked a key position while replenishing the defense during the draft.  Inside linebacker will be key primarily, since someone other than Brian Cushing will need to step up and take control.  Daryl Sharpton has had the opportunity to seize it, however, his inability to stay healthy has made him more of a liability then the lead.  During OTA’s, outside linebacker, Brooks Reed, has been taking snaps inside, which could lead to him playing inside next to Cushing.  The concern comes with Reed’s almost becoming a “rookie” inside, as he normally plays outside.  If that’s true, your outside linebackers could be a rookie (Sam Montgomery or Trevardo Williams) and a second year player (Whitney Mercilus) with your insiders being “rookie” Brooks Reed and Cushing.

3.  Medic!   This one is simple.  LB Brian Cushing is coming off knee surgery.  The inside linebacker spot is thin.  Although the Texans continue to indicate that he is “on schedule” and will probably play little to none in the preseason, it is concerning that he may not play a full season.  In four total seasons, Cushing has only missed 15 games (11 of which were last year and 4 in 2010).  Along with Cushing, safety, Ed Reed, could also miss regular season games, as he is coming off hip surgery.   Two major contributors with injury concerns could spell disaster for the Texans defense.

4.  One and who?  Deandre Hopkins could be the shot in the arm that the Texans need offensively to pair up with Andre Johnson, Owen Daniels, and Arian Foster.  Let’s face it, Kevin Walter, who is now a Tennessee Titan, who could block like no one’s business and catch the occasional ball was not a playmaker.   Hopkins gives them speed, great hands, and playmaking ability for extra yards after the catch.   The issue is that rookie wide receivers, regardless of draft position, do not normally make “game-changing” contributions to a team in their first year, unless they're “special”.  There are exceptions, of course, but they're not the rule.  I like the Hopkins pick for long-term success, but it's questionable for immediate impact.

5.  If at first you don’t succeed, CHANGE!   Head coach, Gary Kubiak, and defensive coordinator, Wade Phillips, appear to suffer from the same affliction.  Both are considered geniuses as coordinators, but both also appear to be somewhat stubborn when it comes to changing their philosophy.  The New England game last year is the perfect example.  After getting out-coached offensively and defensively last year, one would think that change in coaching would be inevitable.  If we fast forward to the playoff game then a simple math equation reveals itself.  Same opponent plus same coaching style equals same result (blowout).  The coaching will need to make adjustments when the situation requires it.  The concern comes knowing that they won’t change. 

The Texans are a talented team and have the ability to get to where they want to go.  I have listed just a few concerns that I have regarding the team, but ultimately, time will tell just how much the team has grown between last year and this upcoming season. 

Sean Garza

HMW 

LANCE ZIERLEIN "DROPS MIC, EXITS STAGE" - LM

LANCE ZIERLEIN "DROPS MIC"

Written by: LM.

Friday, May 31, 2013 Lance Zierlein and Chris Solis delivered a Sports Talk Show for the ages.  Worst Hour Radio may well go down as one of the best segments in Houston radio.

Greg Koch, Craig Shelton, Malik Thomas, Lance Zierlein

One of the reasons I like Josh Innes style is because he breaks the "Unwritten Radio Rules" and charge up other stations and hosts.  For the longest, I wondered why Houston personalities would allow Josh to get away with it.  I'm from the school of thought, some one hits you, you hit them back harder especially on your home turf.  Yes, there have been a few twitter scuffles and promo attacks but never anything direct as I heard Friday.  All of the calls were funny but Pay Pal Al (Craig Shelton) and Malik's racist calls was the perfect set up to the L&Z Show.

The L&Z Show (J&R Show Parody) hit on just about every element of J&R Show.

• Non Sports Topics
• Josh's voice
• Rich Lordisms (Geez, Oh Man, You Can't Say that, Over the Balance of the hour, Hump day edition, Along the way)
• On Air Arguments (staged)
• Metrosexuality
• Staged Program Director Calls
• Whole segment without any sports
• Josh Innes saved Houston
• Sports Radio 610 Number 1
• Josh Innes quitting and being fired
• Josh only one in market with balls
• Asking about Rich Lord's daughter
• Everyone Hates Josh but like me on my plethora of social media accounts
• Rich Rides In the MS 150
• Sexy Traffic

And the one most may have not caught, they even hit the Flash Report.  I have always wondered why 790 was the only station who didn't provide a flash report but now I know why, they think it's corny.

It's hard to believe Lance Zierlein and Adam Clanton captured most of the J&R Show in one segment.  I know it was a parody but they illustrated what the J&R Show has become.  Believe it or not, Lance and Adam could have really hit a Grand Slam if they would have included

• A Million Josh Innes personal stories
• Penis Talk
• Attraction to men
• Jilly
• Jim the "Producer"
• Sex Talk
• Snorting Blow off a urinal
• Incorporated Scott Innes (Josh's Dad)
• Asking Rich (Texans sideline reporter) to define the 3.4 Defense
• Rich Lordism "Holy Mackerel"
• Josh Innes "Dolt"

Then there is the timing, the 4 to 5 Oclock on a Friday.  Lance could have went with any other hour and some can argue 5 to 6 would have got even more bang for the buck because that's when most people are in their vehicles in traffic but he went 4p.  The brilliance of this is to know exactly what's happening at 610 during that time.  Everyone know on Fridays, John McClain is in studio with J&R and most know Josh Innes is not really a part of that portion of the show.  I could be wrong but I believe Lance new Josh would be listening live.

WRAP IT UP

I told Lance, Sports Radio 610 will answer and really they have no choice but to answer.  You cannot get verbally destroyed like that and allow it to go unanswered. If 610 do answer, this summer could be very interesting.  

As far as twitter, Twitter was running like a Sunday Football game.  It was a constant flow of tweets and my system throttled out twice.

In all fairness I have said I like Josh Innes combative style in terms of going after other hosts but some where along the way, it became the "JOSH SHOW".    The show has become all about Josh Innes life and the shit is tired.

It was fun and it shouldn't be taken any other way but fun.  With that said, Sports Radio 610 can fire back and they are not short of targets to aim at however I wonder if they have the personalities to pull it off.

All in all, The Worst Hour of Radio started off dry but made more sense once you listen to the show in it's entirety.   In other words, listening to the individual  calls are OK but once you go back and listen to the podcast and truly get the intent of the message it's effing hilarious.

SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT

Friday, Matt Thomas addressed comments I made about 790 not having Lance's back (excluding Greg and Clanton).  He felt I was incorrect and I can take that but later during "crosstalk" on the Adam Clanton's Experience he reiterated the point.  Adam made the comment that 790 is not a "reactionary" station.  I disagree and the whole premise of Worst Talk Radio in my opinion was nothing more than a reaction of Josh Innes constantly taking shots at Charlie Pallilo.

REACTIONARY CROSSOVER TALK

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