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09-01-2010, 01:05 PM
Dolphins Player Loses $50G Diamond Earring During Practice
Published August 31, 2010
| Associated Press
DAVIE, Fla. -- Several Miami Dolphins crawled across the field after practice Tuesday -- not due to exhaustion, but because they were looking for a diamond earring.
Defensive end Kendall Langford said he forgot to take his earrings off before practice and lost one during drills. He said the diamond was nearly 2.5 carats, which is why he was still on the field an hour after practice scanning the grass.
At least nine teammates helped. Some were on hands and knees, and a couple used rakes to comb through the turf. They had a lot of ground to cover, because the Dolphins practice on two fields.
"I've got a great group of guys out here helping me -- family-type guys," Langford said.
He declined to say how much the earring cost. One jewelry distributor said it could be worth more than $50,000.
Several fellow defensive linemen were among those assisting Langford in his search.
"He's a teammate. That's what you do," defensive end Ryan Baker said. "It's a fat diamond. It's a shame."
Coach Tony Sparano briefly watched the hunt for the jewelry but did not participate. He said he has never lost earrings at practice -- or anywhere else.
"I can't afford them," he said.
Langford finally abandoned the search -- temporarily, at least -- because he was due at a team meeting. In addition, the grounds crew had started mowing the grass.
Published August 31, 2010
| Associated Press
DAVIE, Fla. -- Several Miami Dolphins crawled across the field after practice Tuesday -- not due to exhaustion, but because they were looking for a diamond earring.
Defensive end Kendall Langford said he forgot to take his earrings off before practice and lost one during drills. He said the diamond was nearly 2.5 carats, which is why he was still on the field an hour after practice scanning the grass.
At least nine teammates helped. Some were on hands and knees, and a couple used rakes to comb through the turf. They had a lot of ground to cover, because the Dolphins practice on two fields.
"I've got a great group of guys out here helping me -- family-type guys," Langford said.
He declined to say how much the earring cost. One jewelry distributor said it could be worth more than $50,000.
Several fellow defensive linemen were among those assisting Langford in his search.
"He's a teammate. That's what you do," defensive end Ryan Baker said. "It's a fat diamond. It's a shame."
Coach Tony Sparano briefly watched the hunt for the jewelry but did not participate. He said he has never lost earrings at practice -- or anywhere else.
"I can't afford them," he said.
Langford finally abandoned the search -- temporarily, at least -- because he was due at a team meeting. In addition, the grounds crew had started mowing the grass.
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09-01-2010, 01:49 PM
Westside Wrote:Dolphins Player Loses $50G Diamond Earring During Practice
Published August 31, 2010
| Associated Press
DAVIE, Fla. -- Several Miami Dolphins crawled across the field after practice Tuesday -- not due to exhaustion, but because they were looking for a diamond earring.
Defensive end Kendall Langford said he forgot to take his earrings off before practice and lost one during drills. He said the diamond was nearly 2.5 carats, which is why he was still on the field an hour after practice scanning the grass.
At least nine teammates helped. Some were on hands and knees, and a couple used rakes to comb through the turf. They had a lot of ground to cover, because the Dolphins practice on two fields.
"I've got a great group of guys out here helping me -- family-type guys," Langford said.
He declined to say how much the earring cost. One jewelry distributor said it could be worth more than $50,000.
Several fellow defensive linemen were among those assisting Langford in his search.
"He's a teammate. That's what you do," defensive end Ryan Baker said. "It's a fat diamond. It's a shame."
Coach Tony Sparano briefly watched the hunt for the jewelry but did not participate. He said he has never lost earrings at practice -- or anywhere else.
"I can't afford them," he said.
Langford finally abandoned the search -- temporarily, at least -- because he was due at a team meeting. In addition, the grounds crew had started mowing the grass.
Sad story, but what I have bolded made me crack up!!!:lmao::Thumbs:
09-01-2010, 01:51 PM
Shouldn't have been wearing them at practice.
09-01-2010, 03:49 PM
Ballers Wrote:^^ True.. but I don't know why they want to spend all that money on a set of diamond earrings.. Waste of money.
I agree. That's why some pro athletes and entertainers end up going bankrupt despite making millions. That's one of the reasons I'm glad I have never made much money. I'd probably have wasted it.
09-01-2010, 07:36 PM
This right here clearly shows that Pro Athletes are over-payed! If you can wear an earing that costs 50,000 during practice. When you are wearing a helmet? That's crazy. But, that's just my opinion.
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09-01-2010, 09:55 PM
You guys make fun of the $2000 shoes thread but not this one lol?
09-02-2010, 05:38 PM
i think the worst part about this story...IS IT WAS ACTUALLY RAN. Do we honestly not have a better story to run then an NFL player losing an earring. I am sorry but it just erks me that this junk is what we have to read.
On a sidenote this guy is an idiot.
On a sidenote this guy is an idiot.
09-02-2010, 07:00 PM
15thRegionSlamaBamma Wrote:i think the worst part about this story...IS IT WAS ACTUALLY RAN. Do we honestly not have a better story to run then an NFL player losing an earring. I am sorry but it just erks me that this junk is what we have to read.
On a sidenote this guy is an idiot.
I agree, but the reality of it is that this is what Media has turned into. They throw darts, no matter the target, and if something hits and gets interest they feel they have done their job. Unfortunately EVERYTHING is news now!
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