#99 Problems & Drinking is One

Aldon Smith has been released by the 49ers due to his most recent hit and run DUI arrest.

Smith, the former number seven overall pick in the 2011 draft certainly has talent, but legal issues have derailed his career.

Smith’s arrest last Friday was his third on suspicion of drinking and driving since entering the league in 2011 as a first round draft pick out of Missouri. Smith has accrued four seasons in the NFL-meaning he played in at least six games a season and is now automatically a free agent after the 49er’s released him.

Former 49er and now Hall of Fame inductee Charles Haley, told ESPN’s Jim Trotter,

“He needs help and I am not going to give up on him.”

 

At one point Smith was averaging nearly one sack per game. He totaled 33.5 sacks in his first two seasons with the 49ers, but just 10.5 over the past two years as he battled off field issues that limited him to just 18 total games.

Now will any other team give him a second chance? (Third, fourth or fifth, if you’re accounting arrest 😬).

Accounts against Smith include vandalism, hit and run and DUI, raising issues under both the substance abuse policy and the personal conduct policy. Given that Smith was suspended nine games last year under both policies, it makes more sense for teams to wait and see what happens with the league before making him an offer. 

Intriguing spots that Smith may end up are other teams in the NFC West like the Seahawks and Cardinals. After all we all know Pete Carroll loves a little controversy. 😉

But is Smith really worth the risk? Tweet us your thoughts @coachsdaughters !

-Morgan

Why Playing In the Lingerie Football League Would Actually be Awesome

Ya girl loves her some football.

I love fall. I love tailgating. I love drinking spiked hot chocolate. I love cheering loudly as my team scores touchdown after touchdown (still crushing on you, Russell!)

Like many of the girls here at TCD, in high school, I was a cheerleader so that I could be closer to the field, thus closer to the action. I’m just ’bout that action, boss.

I love getting together with the guys, grabbing a few beers (for each hand, duh) and crowding around the TV to watch a good game. When the boys are tossing the ball around, I love showing off. No one ever believes me when I say I can throw a perfect spiral. Now I’m no Connor Halliday or Russell Wilson (hello, cuties!), but for a girl, let’s just say I’m not too shabby. (I’m sure I could do it in 6-inch heels too. Don’t believe me? Well I’m still not afraid of a challenge…)

Basically, I can hang with the boys and I’m not sorry about it. But back to my point.

Who says girls can’t play football anyways? I get that football is a man’s sport, I do. There are some things men can do that women just shouldn’t, and vice versa. Football might just be one of them.

Unless there’s a way for these women to be objectified, i.e. running around minimally clothed? Hmm? Well, unless you’ve been living under a rock (or you don’t like big boobs or half naked girls running around, tackling each other), you are well aware of the women’s Lingerie Football League. Because, duh…

Well ladies, while your own opinions may not match mine, I think playing in this league would be totally KICK-ASS!

And I think most guys would agree with me when I say there is nothing lady-like about running around minimally clothed, but how much fun does it sound to tackle other girls? Take a big running start and just dive?

What? No? Just me? Oops..

One of the upsides would definitely be your fighting chance when the boys are picking teams for a quick pick up game at the beach or for the annual Turkey Bowl. Anyone looking for a quarterback? My accuracy would blow you away…

Judging by the rules, this game sounds like a lot of fun. Who knows, maybe you’ll see me out on the field next season! 😉 The next football game is this Saturday, August 1st in none other than the beautiful Pacific Northwest, in Kent, Washington! The Seattle Mist is playing the Las Vegas SIN. Buy your tickets here.

And while I won’t be on the field just yet, maybe you’ll see me there! Wait, does anybody actually want to go to this with me? I might need to scope out my competition here…

– Alexa

Penn State Head Coach, James Franklin Hand Delivers Season Tickets to Holders

Photo: GoPSUSports.com

With all the wrath surrounding Penn State in the past few years, we have decided that James Franklin is just being the guy we all know and love. I’m sorry it took you this long to notice. With Coach Franklin being a Pennsylvania native, what a great thing it is that he gets to continue coaching the team he grew up watching.

You know what makes us love him more? He gets named Penn State’s head coach in 2014 and knows exactly what the old-money program that Nittany Nation needs… A man. A man that stands up and acknowledges the history of the Lions. A man that is not afraid to understand that he is just a football coach. A man who decides to HAND DELIVER (yes, hand deliver…) the season tickets to the season ticket holders.

This man took time out of his daily life to surprise the season ticket holders with their tickets while being escorted in a Penn State van with Penn State cheerleaders. Let’s just say that Thursday, July 16, 2015 was a hell of a day for season ticket holders in Pennsylvania.

Not only is he an all-around great family man, he has the coach-fan relationship thing down to a tee. And plus, it’s not like he’s new at this coaching thing. He spent 2011-2013 as the head coach at Vanderbilt and previously has worked for programs such as Kansas State, Green Bay, Maryland, Washington State, and the list goes on. His current record stands at 31-21 with three bowl wins.

On top of all this, Franklin will be throwing out the first pitch at the Phillies game at Citizen’s Bank Park this Thursday July 30th. Love it!

Four for you James Franklin! You go James Franklin!

– Carly 

Jimbo Fisher Banned His Players From Bars, Ouch

Photo: Jimbo Fisher Twitter

Sunday Funday. Margarita Monday. Taco Tuesday. Wino Wednesday. Thirsty Thursday. And obviously everyone goes out on Fridays and Saturdays.

And where might one go for all of these fun drinking festivities, you ask?

BARS! Duh *hair flip*

But if you are a football player at Florida State, it sure looks like those activities are out of the question for you. After running back Dalvin Cook was officially charged with battery after allegedly punching a woman outside a Tallahassee bar, head coach Jimbo Fisher declared bars off-limits.

So much for attending the daily bar festivities. Maybe if they could keep their hands to themselves and off the women they could be feeling festive like the rest of us. I guess there are always house parties guys?

– Alexa

Exclusive! MCM: Connor Halliday

Wishing this Monday you could take a holiday? Well, we can’t give you the day off but we can give you a little HALLIDAY to brighten your day. 😉

That’s right baby! It’s another TCD Man Crush Monday!

This week we give you college QB stud, Connor Halliday!

Halliday went to Washington State University to play quarterback for the Cougs and boy were the Cougs fortunate to have him! As a junior in 2013, he started all 13 games setting multiple records including Pac-12 and WSU records with 449 completions and 714 attempts. In the game against Oregon, he broke Drew Brees‘ record for pass attempts in a game with 89. His 4,597 yards were also a school record and his 34 touchdowns tied Ryan Leaf for most in school history. 

As a senior he would complete something no other NCAA quarterback has done. On October 4 in their game against Cal, Halliday set the NCAA FBS passing yardage record by passing for 734 yards. SAY WHAAA?!

Halliday signed with Redskins this year, but has since made a statement that he will be retiring. We’ll be sad not to watch this entertaining QB out on the field, but we’re glad we got to see you impress in college!

Check out what Halliday told TCD this week and prepare to swoon at his proudest moment. #sopresh

MCM: Connor Halliday

Thanks for telling TCD all about ya Connor! We wish the best for you in the future to come! ❤

Until Next Time,

Russell Wilson… A Freak on the Field, but Not in the Sheets

I Just Had Se-… Oh Wait…

Cue The Lonely Island’s “I Just Had Sex”… Or don’t…

Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson, a man of God, is not engaging in physical actions with now-girlfriend Ciara (still bitter, WHAT ABOUT ME, RUSSELL?!).

Anyone who knows anything about Russell Wilson knows how strong his faith is. So this news should not come as a shocker to anyone.

Ciara, just know that when Russell invites you over to “watch Netflix and chill,” that’s literally all he wants to do. So you stay at that other end of the couch.

So, I mean, enjoy the celibacy you two! I’ll be waiting Russ!

– Alexa

Geno Smith at Starting QB Is Still Raising Some Eyebrows

Geno Smith is currently the penciled-in starting quarterback for the New York Jets.

In other words, the squad is still counting on Smith to carry their team to victory each and every Sunday afternoon this Fall. But after last season, is this really going to be what’s best for the team? The new Offensive Coordinator Chan Gailey has some great offensive additions brought on to the team for this upcoming season, but is that really enough?

According to ESPN’s QBR metric, Smith was the second WORST passer in the league (my man Russell was number twelve, just sayin’) right in front of Blake Bortles. Putting up these kinds of numbers is not going to get Smith, let alone the Jets, anywhere. Granted the team does also have Ryan Fitzpatrick, and rookies Jake Heaps (out of Washington, what what!) and Bryce Petty, who can also step up to the plate if need be.

Frankly, with Petty as a fourth round draft pick out of Baylor University, why not take advantage of the new talent? If you take even just a quick glance at his stats from Baylor (see right for just a few), you can see that he has quite the resume, and these aren’t even all of his accomplishments.

The team wants to win and the team wants to succeed and at the end of the day, Smith isn’t going to be able to provide that. Smith has proven to be a fabulous quarterback in the past, but the truth of the matter is, he is no longer performing like he used to.

If the Jets want to succeed this season, they’re better off without Geno Smith.

– Alexa

Diddy Do it Or Didn’t He? Sean Combs Arrested for Assaulting a UCLA Coach

Diddy (aka Sean Combs), father of Justin Combs, was arrested today on UCLA’s campus at the Acosta Athletic Training Complex on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon (a felony charge 😳). The weapon being… a kettle bell?

Wait, what?

So what the hell happened?

Apparently Diddy got into it with the UCLA Strength and Conditioning coach, Sal Alosi because he was riding his son too hard in practice. Diddy had come to confront the coach, when things got pretty fuzzy, as this is where the story starts to change as to what happened.

According to TMZ, Diddy sources say Diddy held the kettle bell up as defense against Alosi, while UCLA sources say Diddy was impatient and swung the kettle bell at the coach, just missing him.

And get this- both this feisty sports dad and aggressive coach have a bit of a reputation that comes along with. Alosi can be remembered as the NY Jets coach who was suspended by the NFL in 201o for tripping a Miami Dolphins player who was covering a punt. And Diddy? Well, he’s just known as a “helicopter dad” for hovering practices.

Fortunately no one was seriously injured during the confrontation. However, I do wonder if Diddy was caught saying “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down” when he was arrested. (Too soon?)

Photo: Twitter

“I’m thankful that our staff showed the level of professionalism that they did in handling this situation.” UCLA head coach Jim Mora said. “This is an unfortunate incident for all parties involved. While UCPD continues to review this matter, we will let the legal process run its course and refrain from further comment at this time.”

Combs is to be transported to the LA Sheriff’s Department Inmate Reception Center tonight, which doesn’t sound like a Victory in my book. It’s not always the players that ruin sports, it can be the parents too… Or the coaches. But remember, there are always two sides to every story!

Gosh, we just love a good scandal, especially when it involves heavy weights. 😉

So who do you believe?! Tweet to TCD what you think and who should actually be trusted!

So, go, go, GO! FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!

Too soon again? Whoops.

– Alexa