Post by PANTHRO on Mar 8, 2013 18:29:53 GMT -6
Prologue: Chemistry.
I know what it takes to win a big game. It’s a thrill, when your heart is pumpin’ and that certain rush of adrenaline starts to flow through your veins...it’s great. That moment when you think you won’t be able to win that ONE big game of the season...and then out of some miracle from the graces from God above you do it...you win. But you didn’t do it alone, you didn’t win just by yourself you had a group of brothers who would stand by you through thick and thin. Johnny Cannon and I are two guys who aren’t anything alike, I can understand that. However we have a drive that pushes us. Ain’t a damn thing can stop a man when he’s got that. When you combine the both of us together we’re unstoppable....almost like a run way train ready to run this LEGION bullshit over.
Wanna know something that’s funny, on Twitter, I got Kliff and Billy Goat Gunner praising LEGION, talkin’ about how their Gods, how they’re unstoppable, how no one can stop’em. Then The Big L he takes a good look at these clowns, and he looks riiiight through’em and all he can see is fallacies. Johnny was smart enough to see through those fallacies and now we get to correct the wrongs you sons of bitches have made. We’re a team for this, we have one goal, one sole purpose: To pick apart LEGION....one....by one. All we need is chemistry that even ground and Kameron Chase and Dick-suke Iwakuma will be hobbling out of San Diego without belts around their dirty little waists. The belts are ours...
Enough Said.
I was nervous, really nervous. I was shivering inside of my suit, and I felt like I was going to swallow my heart with each gulp I produced. Once I stepped inside of that room and looked at all of those judgemental eyes, I knew things wouldn’t go my way. I had a lawyer with me, someone the dean recommended me, a sign that he still cared about me. He whispered to me, telling me things to say, what not to answer, and what to expect the board to throw at me along with the records all the way through my freshman year of college. I nodded, pretending to understand the gargle coming from him. All I wanted to know was if I could play or not. That’s what mattered to me, how could I make this all right? I got things started, the suits that sat in front of me reading over the case were solemn. The man in the middle glared up, he wore a pair of black framed glasses. He has a full head of hair, but it was salt and pepper. He looked directly at me, taking in a deep breath.
Athletic Director: Stephen James Lenton, you have been accused of bribes and receiving benefits from a disclosed source if you would commit to Virginia Tech. A violation such as this would mean you would be stripped of any and all accolades and your name would be wiped from the record books. Based on evidence you seem to be at a dead end young man.
Steve Lenton: Uhm with all due respect I’ve...got no clue why I’m here or what this is all about. Just two months ago I played in a major bowl game and won. The Maxwell Award, Dick Butkus Award, Vince Lombardi Award, Bronko Nagurski Award, Chuck Bednarik Award, all of those I earned not because of a paycheck but because...I love the game And these accusations bewilder me....
Athletic Director: As much as I wish to believe you Mr. Lenton, the fact still stands that the evidence is solid. Records show that you have received over $50,000 in benefits. This is a major...major violation Mr. Lenton, so much so it could bring the credibility of your school down. Do you still dispute these accusations...?
Steve Lenton: Yes, fully! I haven’t received a dime from anyone except for my mom and dad! All of this money I haven’t seen nor have I touched. I don’t know where you got all of that...!
Athletic Director: Do you have any proof Mr. Lenton...?! Because as far as I can tell without ta solid alibi to refute these claims, we will strip you of your titles and we WILL wipe you from this school’s history.
Steve Lenton: I just want to play football...!
Lawyer: Stephen calm down....
My lawyer pulled me in and glanced at me, whispering in my ear.
Lawyer: You cannot show them that you’re upset or your reputation will be tarnished. You have to keep calm and compromise....
I close my eyes and shake my head. My head lowers as I open my eyes and blink a few times. It took awhile to form whatever I wanted to say.
Steve Lenton: I wanted to play for Virginia Tech since I was a freshman in high school. I worked hard, I did everything to get to this point. I never took any shortcuts, and I NEVER took any money from anyone who came up to me. I brought any bank statements and documents from my parents to show you that my account hasn’t received any large deposits since 2001 when I entered the school.
Athletic Director: ….
He asked the officer to hand him the papers. He reviewed them, everything my bank was clean, I wasn’t reach I only had one grand in my account. They looked at each other in confusion and glared, whispering.
Athletic Director: …..Mr. Lenton.....we might have a problem.
Steve Lenton: …..
The look on their faces showed a different expression, remorse. I glanced at my lawyer with the same confusion...
Steve Lenton: What’s going on? They stopped talking.
Lawyer: From what I can tell, someone’s taken bribes on your behalf and snuck the money under you and the NCAA Board’s noses.
Steve Lenton: So am I okay...?!
Lawyer: Hate to say it, but your stock has dropped pretty low now from this...I can’t guarantee you’ll come out unscathed.
Steve Lenton: All that matters is that I can play right? I’m sure I’ll be fine...
Athletic Director: Stephen, from the evidence you have provided, this investigation has grown. Not only have you become a victim, this is a case of fraud. The investigation will go on, but do not believe you are not a suspect. If we find out that you have lied to us, we will strip you of everything, and you will not play football again. You may go to jail for a very long time....do I make myself clear?
I give a nod and glare at my lawyer. The gavel dropped and a swarm of media surrounded us, flashing cameras, muttering voices, people shouting questions. Then the second layer were fans and protesters who thought I should be found guilty. My lawyer did the talking for me and told me to leave. He would follow me and then we’d talk about the case. Someone took the money they said I had and ran...if they didn’t find him...I would.
Narrator: This is NFL Live!!
Trey Wingo: It's official, Steve Lenton Defensive Player of the Year and Orange Bowl champion has been found innocent...for now! Reports say that Steve Lenton did not receive any benefits and that this is a case of fraud. I'm here with Mark Schlereth and Eric Allen. Guys...all of this is surreal, and hard to wrap your head around. Stephen Lenton seems to be innocent, but...will teams see this as a good thing...or will they...take their draft pick and move on?
Mark Schlereth: I'd say...with all that's gone on his potential go play for a team is gone. I mean the investigation is still going and teams don't want that to come back on them in the long run. Steve Lenton is a psychical monster, he's fast, great tackling ability, the awareness of a hawk, he can read plays, he's what you want to achnor your defense, but teams see this on his resume and they think "Hm, he's the number ranked linebacker in the nation, but he's been accused of taking money." You can't win in this situation and I think that his dreams of playing are shot...unless he goes undrafted and goes for summer tryouts.
Eric Allen: I think...Lenton is a great guy, wonderful work ethic and a good head on his shoulders. If you watched interviews he's a dedicated player...and I think that....time will tell....once Draft Day comes. He's got time to make things right and I think that teams might take a look at him.
Trey Wingo: But do you think he'll even make the draft...?
Eric Allen: I--...time will tell like I said. I've known guys with great potential who didn't cut it. However they did make it in the league and they did play professional ball. Does he have what it takes to get there? Absolutely, but right now when things cool down I believe he's got a chance to play at this level. Someone who's willing to take the risk will give him a call.
Mark Schlereth: Few teams will though, which is going to be a problem for him.
Eric Allen: No doubt I just think if he's got the tools he will play in the NFL.
Trey Wingo: We'll continue this talk after a break. Coming up on NFL Live, we talk the 2005 season and prediction! One of us thinks that the Seattle Seahawks will go all the way. Take a guess! We'll be bac--*STATIC*
This is what I get for watching TV...
The Big L's been in a lot of fights, when you gotta lil' brother to look after you gotta protect him, you gotta make sure he's safe. That's what it means to be someone who protects those who get bullied and beaten by a group of assholes. See LEGION, they got this mentality, they think they can run this place, they think they can intimidate the weak. But The Big L stormed to that ring with some others who didn't like the tune LEGION was playin' and The Big L rose this big boy right here his 20 inch bicep and he wrapped it around Iwakuma's neck with a clothesline and he went down faster than Katherine Reynolds did in the LEGION initiation.
He made a stand along with others who would stand up for Exodus Pro Wrestling. The Big L has a new home...he's got a new place where people know you and accept you. But I will not...CANNOT...let you bastards turn this home of mine into a wasteland. The Big L...he got to thinking, he woke up from a nice day at work after a nice win. He got his freak on with a nice lil' mama in Malibu, then he started to think after all that celebratin', "If it was THAT easy to take out one half of the tag champs...what would happen in a match...?" and so they answered The Big L's hypothetical question...and put'em in the ring with the tag champs...but he ain't alone, The Big L's got one guy beside him, JOHNNY MOTHER F'N CANNON.
He beat Kliff's ass, that's one LEGION jerkoff gone. Next stop he's glarin' at gold right by my side and he's hungry boys, he's ready, he's lickin' his lips!! I like that in a partner and in order to keep up on end of this partnership for the time being, I'm going to have the same energy! I look at him, and I look at what he's standin' for and The Big L can respect that, I'm not gonna hate on his goals. But in this match...we're on the same page. So LEGION, Daisuke and Chase, you look into The Big L's eyes you care at'em and you SEE...he's not going to leave San Diego empty handied.
And I wanna talk to ya Daisuke, tryna act like a Bond villain. You've been trying to act like a man, but The Big L knows you hadn't grown a pube on your pelvis. You tried everything, manure, plant seeds, you tried to draw'em on with a Sharpie, but Daisuke...you aren't a MAN. You never will be a man, and when you talk to The Big L with your chest puffed out and trying to deepen your voice like you're Billy Badass, remember... it only took one hit...one definitive strike to plant you on your ass!! The Big L...is comin' to Cali...with Johnny Cannon...and we're comin' for those belts. So polish'em up, make love to'em for the last time, because come time for the match....they're gone. *snap* Just...like...that.
Fade. Static. End.
I know what it takes to win a big game. It’s a thrill, when your heart is pumpin’ and that certain rush of adrenaline starts to flow through your veins...it’s great. That moment when you think you won’t be able to win that ONE big game of the season...and then out of some miracle from the graces from God above you do it...you win. But you didn’t do it alone, you didn’t win just by yourself you had a group of brothers who would stand by you through thick and thin. Johnny Cannon and I are two guys who aren’t anything alike, I can understand that. However we have a drive that pushes us. Ain’t a damn thing can stop a man when he’s got that. When you combine the both of us together we’re unstoppable....almost like a run way train ready to run this LEGION bullshit over.
Wanna know something that’s funny, on Twitter, I got Kliff and Billy Goat Gunner praising LEGION, talkin’ about how their Gods, how they’re unstoppable, how no one can stop’em. Then The Big L he takes a good look at these clowns, and he looks riiiight through’em and all he can see is fallacies. Johnny was smart enough to see through those fallacies and now we get to correct the wrongs you sons of bitches have made. We’re a team for this, we have one goal, one sole purpose: To pick apart LEGION....one....by one. All we need is chemistry that even ground and Kameron Chase and Dick-suke Iwakuma will be hobbling out of San Diego without belts around their dirty little waists. The belts are ours...
Enough Said.
I was nervous, really nervous. I was shivering inside of my suit, and I felt like I was going to swallow my heart with each gulp I produced. Once I stepped inside of that room and looked at all of those judgemental eyes, I knew things wouldn’t go my way. I had a lawyer with me, someone the dean recommended me, a sign that he still cared about me. He whispered to me, telling me things to say, what not to answer, and what to expect the board to throw at me along with the records all the way through my freshman year of college. I nodded, pretending to understand the gargle coming from him. All I wanted to know was if I could play or not. That’s what mattered to me, how could I make this all right? I got things started, the suits that sat in front of me reading over the case were solemn. The man in the middle glared up, he wore a pair of black framed glasses. He has a full head of hair, but it was salt and pepper. He looked directly at me, taking in a deep breath.
Athletic Director: Stephen James Lenton, you have been accused of bribes and receiving benefits from a disclosed source if you would commit to Virginia Tech. A violation such as this would mean you would be stripped of any and all accolades and your name would be wiped from the record books. Based on evidence you seem to be at a dead end young man.
Steve Lenton: Uhm with all due respect I’ve...got no clue why I’m here or what this is all about. Just two months ago I played in a major bowl game and won. The Maxwell Award, Dick Butkus Award, Vince Lombardi Award, Bronko Nagurski Award, Chuck Bednarik Award, all of those I earned not because of a paycheck but because...I love the game And these accusations bewilder me....
Athletic Director: As much as I wish to believe you Mr. Lenton, the fact still stands that the evidence is solid. Records show that you have received over $50,000 in benefits. This is a major...major violation Mr. Lenton, so much so it could bring the credibility of your school down. Do you still dispute these accusations...?
Steve Lenton: Yes, fully! I haven’t received a dime from anyone except for my mom and dad! All of this money I haven’t seen nor have I touched. I don’t know where you got all of that...!
Athletic Director: Do you have any proof Mr. Lenton...?! Because as far as I can tell without ta solid alibi to refute these claims, we will strip you of your titles and we WILL wipe you from this school’s history.
Steve Lenton: I just want to play football...!
Lawyer: Stephen calm down....
My lawyer pulled me in and glanced at me, whispering in my ear.
Lawyer: You cannot show them that you’re upset or your reputation will be tarnished. You have to keep calm and compromise....
I close my eyes and shake my head. My head lowers as I open my eyes and blink a few times. It took awhile to form whatever I wanted to say.
Steve Lenton: I wanted to play for Virginia Tech since I was a freshman in high school. I worked hard, I did everything to get to this point. I never took any shortcuts, and I NEVER took any money from anyone who came up to me. I brought any bank statements and documents from my parents to show you that my account hasn’t received any large deposits since 2001 when I entered the school.
Athletic Director: ….
He asked the officer to hand him the papers. He reviewed them, everything my bank was clean, I wasn’t reach I only had one grand in my account. They looked at each other in confusion and glared, whispering.
Athletic Director: …..Mr. Lenton.....we might have a problem.
Steve Lenton: …..
The look on their faces showed a different expression, remorse. I glanced at my lawyer with the same confusion...
Steve Lenton: What’s going on? They stopped talking.
Lawyer: From what I can tell, someone’s taken bribes on your behalf and snuck the money under you and the NCAA Board’s noses.
Steve Lenton: So am I okay...?!
Lawyer: Hate to say it, but your stock has dropped pretty low now from this...I can’t guarantee you’ll come out unscathed.
Steve Lenton: All that matters is that I can play right? I’m sure I’ll be fine...
Athletic Director: Stephen, from the evidence you have provided, this investigation has grown. Not only have you become a victim, this is a case of fraud. The investigation will go on, but do not believe you are not a suspect. If we find out that you have lied to us, we will strip you of everything, and you will not play football again. You may go to jail for a very long time....do I make myself clear?
I give a nod and glare at my lawyer. The gavel dropped and a swarm of media surrounded us, flashing cameras, muttering voices, people shouting questions. Then the second layer were fans and protesters who thought I should be found guilty. My lawyer did the talking for me and told me to leave. He would follow me and then we’d talk about the case. Someone took the money they said I had and ran...if they didn’t find him...I would.
Narrator: This is NFL Live!!
Trey Wingo: It's official, Steve Lenton Defensive Player of the Year and Orange Bowl champion has been found innocent...for now! Reports say that Steve Lenton did not receive any benefits and that this is a case of fraud. I'm here with Mark Schlereth and Eric Allen. Guys...all of this is surreal, and hard to wrap your head around. Stephen Lenton seems to be innocent, but...will teams see this as a good thing...or will they...take their draft pick and move on?
Mark Schlereth: I'd say...with all that's gone on his potential go play for a team is gone. I mean the investigation is still going and teams don't want that to come back on them in the long run. Steve Lenton is a psychical monster, he's fast, great tackling ability, the awareness of a hawk, he can read plays, he's what you want to achnor your defense, but teams see this on his resume and they think "Hm, he's the number ranked linebacker in the nation, but he's been accused of taking money." You can't win in this situation and I think that his dreams of playing are shot...unless he goes undrafted and goes for summer tryouts.
Eric Allen: I think...Lenton is a great guy, wonderful work ethic and a good head on his shoulders. If you watched interviews he's a dedicated player...and I think that....time will tell....once Draft Day comes. He's got time to make things right and I think that teams might take a look at him.
Trey Wingo: But do you think he'll even make the draft...?
Eric Allen: I--...time will tell like I said. I've known guys with great potential who didn't cut it. However they did make it in the league and they did play professional ball. Does he have what it takes to get there? Absolutely, but right now when things cool down I believe he's got a chance to play at this level. Someone who's willing to take the risk will give him a call.
Mark Schlereth: Few teams will though, which is going to be a problem for him.
Eric Allen: No doubt I just think if he's got the tools he will play in the NFL.
Trey Wingo: We'll continue this talk after a break. Coming up on NFL Live, we talk the 2005 season and prediction! One of us thinks that the Seattle Seahawks will go all the way. Take a guess! We'll be bac--*STATIC*
This is what I get for watching TV...
The Big L's been in a lot of fights, when you gotta lil' brother to look after you gotta protect him, you gotta make sure he's safe. That's what it means to be someone who protects those who get bullied and beaten by a group of assholes. See LEGION, they got this mentality, they think they can run this place, they think they can intimidate the weak. But The Big L stormed to that ring with some others who didn't like the tune LEGION was playin' and The Big L rose this big boy right here his 20 inch bicep and he wrapped it around Iwakuma's neck with a clothesline and he went down faster than Katherine Reynolds did in the LEGION initiation.
He made a stand along with others who would stand up for Exodus Pro Wrestling. The Big L has a new home...he's got a new place where people know you and accept you. But I will not...CANNOT...let you bastards turn this home of mine into a wasteland. The Big L...he got to thinking, he woke up from a nice day at work after a nice win. He got his freak on with a nice lil' mama in Malibu, then he started to think after all that celebratin', "If it was THAT easy to take out one half of the tag champs...what would happen in a match...?" and so they answered The Big L's hypothetical question...and put'em in the ring with the tag champs...but he ain't alone, The Big L's got one guy beside him, JOHNNY MOTHER F'N CANNON.
He beat Kliff's ass, that's one LEGION jerkoff gone. Next stop he's glarin' at gold right by my side and he's hungry boys, he's ready, he's lickin' his lips!! I like that in a partner and in order to keep up on end of this partnership for the time being, I'm going to have the same energy! I look at him, and I look at what he's standin' for and The Big L can respect that, I'm not gonna hate on his goals. But in this match...we're on the same page. So LEGION, Daisuke and Chase, you look into The Big L's eyes you care at'em and you SEE...he's not going to leave San Diego empty handied.
And I wanna talk to ya Daisuke, tryna act like a Bond villain. You've been trying to act like a man, but The Big L knows you hadn't grown a pube on your pelvis. You tried everything, manure, plant seeds, you tried to draw'em on with a Sharpie, but Daisuke...you aren't a MAN. You never will be a man, and when you talk to The Big L with your chest puffed out and trying to deepen your voice like you're Billy Badass, remember... it only took one hit...one definitive strike to plant you on your ass!! The Big L...is comin' to Cali...with Johnny Cannon...and we're comin' for those belts. So polish'em up, make love to'em for the last time, because come time for the match....they're gone. *snap* Just...like...that.
Fade. Static. End.