Monday, June 29, 2009

TWITTER INFILTRATES THE NFL

Yes, for those who have seen Conan's semi-funny clips mocking how ridiculous Twitter is, especially when used by celebrities actually applies to this article. Apparently more and more NFL players are posting texts at Twitter. Players like Chad Ochocinco, teams like the New York Jets are even using Twitter for things like announced who they drafted, and even Commissioner Roger Goodell has used this site for updates.

However, it seems as though there are too many problems that could occur by using this overused website. It was in the news that the St. Louis Cardinal's coach was being impersonated on Twitter (I know wrong sport). There are players that are worried that game plans will be the next edition to Twitter posts. Everyone is already poking fun at Ochocinco (besides the ridiculous name) at the crazy posts he's been leaving, which includes calling out Shawne Merriman.

The St. Louis Ram's running back, Steven Jackson, stated: “Sometimes people get really raw and talk like they’re having a one-on-one conversation. But this conversation is open ended. … To me, it’s more dangerous than having a press conference in the locker room. I will have someone [from the team] pull my coattails if I’m going too far with it, or they’ll end the interview. When you’re on Twitter, you can say whatever, whenever you want to say it.”

For more on this story, you can visit here

For some more funny video clips, here's Conan's Twitter Tracker:

2 comments:

SportsGerbil said...

haha, had to point out the Jets didn't you:p... and i think the only funny thing about that twitter video was when the bird turned into popcorn and conan's reaction to it...

Anonymous said...

yea his reactions are the best.. not my fault they were pointed out in the article! :-p