Mr. and Mrs. Cooley's love story, written by Chris

[mooby]

I don't care about his drinking as long as it doesn't become a problem and he keeps it seperate from his football life. As for talking about it on his blog, well I'm sure he knows by being open like he is that he is opening himself up to criticism as well, so if it comes he will handle it.

Besides, how many people have read an athlete's blog and thought, man this guy's blog is so boring, he doesn't really go into detail and he always keeps everything PG in it. I wish he'd open up more so we could truly get a better idea of what he's like, instead of getting the impression that he's a stiff necked a-hole who's constantly concerned about his image.

Well, I'd rather have a Chris Cooley, who so far has been pretty much open about everything and isn't concerned what people think of him, than a guy like that.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by mooby

I don't care about his drinking as long as it doesn't become a problem and he keeps it seperate from his football life. As for talking about it on his blog, well I'm sure he knows by being open like he is that he is opening himself up to criticism as well, so if it comes he will handle it.

Besides, how many people have read a athlete's blog and thought, man this guy's blog is so boring, he doesn't really go into detail and he always keeps everything PG in it. I wish he'd open up more so we could truly get a better idea of what he's like, instead of getting the impression that he's a stiff necked a-hole who's constantly concerned about his image.
Well, I'd rather have a Chris Cooley, who so far has been pretty much open about everything so far and isn't concerned what people think of him, than a guy like that.

Best post so far in this thread. Very well said. Especially the part about other athletes' blogs being so boring. I guess it's kind of a two-way street for me. I really like the guy and love hearing his funny, REAL stories, I just don't want to see the media rip him.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Best post so far in this thread. Very well said. Especially the part about other athletes' blogs being so boring. I guess it's kind of a two-way street for me. I really like the guy and love hearing his funny, REAL stories, I just don't want to see the media rip him.

Well the media "rips" everyone. See Portis, Arenas, etc. but it only matters if the athlete lets it get to them. Cooley doesn't seem like the type to be phased by crap like that, so to me it's a complete non-issue.

[hesscl34]

I like his honesty. At least his wife knows exactly what she's getting.. LOL

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Well the media "rips" everyone. See Portis, Arenas, etc. but it only matters if the athlete lets it get to them. Cooley doesn't seem like the type to be phased by crap like that, so to me it's a complete non-issue.

Yes and no. Ripping someone for their quirky comments (Arenas) or funny costumes/dog fighting comments (Portis) is very different than ripping someone for substance intake/abuse, be it legal or illegal.

[Skinny Tee]

Chris has been getting a lot of national exposure recently. From his blog to his rants about rookies getting too much out of college. I heard his name a lot this offseason.

[HOGTIMUS PRIME]

What a wonderful love story, especially the part where he passes out in front of his future father in law, but I have to ask the question I thought he was married at the time and all of this happened behind his wife's back? I thought I remembered something like that going on, not that I was really keeping up with the whole thing, does anyone know for sure? Or am I confusing his situation with someone else?

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by HOGTIMUS PRIME

What a wonderful love story, especially the part where he passes out in front of his future father in law, but I have to ask the question I thought he was married at the time and all of this happened behind his wife's back? I thought I remembered something like that going on, not that I was really keeping up with the whole thing, does anyone know for sure? Or am I confusing his situation with someone else?

You remember wrong. But I actually do think he was married briefly once before (before the NFL I think). I'm pretty sure I read that in a Washington Post article a couple of years ago. ... And after a brief search I found the link from January 2006 ... I wish I could remember important stuff the same way I collect stupid tidbits about the NFL.

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