Friday, September 27, 2002

APOLOGY: Randy Moss, Minnesota Vikings EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Associated Press reports Randy Moss insisted he wasn't looking for trouble when he pushed a traffic officer with his car. "I don't know if trouble is out to find me, but I'm certainly not out to find trouble," the Minnesota wide receiver said Thursday. Police charged Moss with two misdemeanors for pushing the traffic officer with his car Tuesday after she stepped in front of it to stop him from making an illegal turn. The officer was slightly injured when she fell off the car. While making no direct mention of the traffic officer, Moss apologized Thursday to teammates, family and friends and "everyone who really cares and feels a part of me or this team." The 25-year-old player faces a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and $1,000 on each charge. He'll be arraigned Oct. 2. Police also said they found a marijuana cigarette in Moss' car, an amount that would qualify as a petty misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $200. But no drug charge has been filed, and Moss said the marijuana did not belong to him. Other people have had use of the car, he said. Moss Contends Media's Purple Prose Ruining His Reputation 12:41:01 PM

APOLOGY: Jeremy Shockey, New York Giants NEW YORK -- Associated Press reports New York Giants rookie Jeremy Shockey apologized for comments about gays made two weeks ago during an appearance on Howard Stern's radio show. During the Sept. 10 interview, Stern asked Shockey if he thought there were any gay players in the NFL. "I don't know, Shockey said. "I don't like to think about that. I hope not. The star tight end also was asked if he had any gay teammates at the University of Miami. "No," he said. "I mean, if I knew there was a gay guy on my college football team, I probably wouldn't, you know, stand for it. You know, I think, you know, they're going to be in the shower with us and stuff, so I don't think that's going to work." 12:31:11 PM

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