Deion spoke with T.O. 20 minutes ago

[Qwickdraw]

"T.O. is in good spirits and T.O is laughing about the suicide reports."

[Rampage]

primetime laughs at everything lol. but if he is thats great news

[miamicowboy21]

said he was in good spirits, and that T.O laughed at the potential suicide attempt. Deion said he was on his way to see him, and that T.O was going to have a press conference soon.

[iceberg]

primetime laughs at everything lol. but if he is thats great news

i think it's TO laughing at the suicide reports.

[TruBlueCowboy]

Someone get Michael Irvin in there too so we can paint a good picture. Bring in the Cowboys PR machine!! Whether the suicide report is true or not, we're gonna need a lot of big names to get the press to shut up.

[SupermanXx]

i think it's TO laughing at the suicide reports.

lmao

can you imagine if it was the other way around?

[Doomsday101]

"T.O. is in good spirits and laughing about the suicide reports."

You have a link? I hope this is the case and still having a hard time buying into TO trying to kill himself.

[theebs]

Wow I hope this is true.

Hopefully his kids know the real story and dont have to go through all of this nonsense with the conflicting reports.

[KD]

Great News!

[iceberg]

Someone get Michael Irvin in there too so we can paint a good picture. Bring in the Cowboys PR machine!! Whether the suicide report is true or not, we're gonna need a lot of big names to get the press to shut up.

just for my own knowledge, where were you when the story broke that irvin held a gun to a ladies head while e. williams raped her?

i was amazed at how many people (in and out of the media) bought that and the same RUMORFEST that went through that. some people learned to not jump the gun, most keep jumping.

[Danny White]

Someone get Michael Irvin in there too so we can paint a good picture. Bring in the Cowboys PR machine!! Whether the suicide report is true or not, we're gonna need a lot of big names to get the press to shut up.
I've always liked you TBC, but you're really going off the deep end this morning.

I'll give you a mulligan, though, and assume you just took some bad supplements last night and don't know what you're saying. :p:

[Lifetimeboyzfan]

Yeah, I think we should all just hope the guy is ok.. I could give a **** about the PR aspect, or what type of "distraction" this is/will be... Let's just hope TO is ok and gets well ASAP, regardless of the situation.

[TonyS]

The question here is not necessarily whether TO tried to kill himself, but what caused the overdose. If it was a chemical reaction to the painkillers that changed his mental state and made him extremely depressed and unaware of reality, then, even if he attempted an overdose, it would not be considered a criminal act of attempted suicide.

So, the reports of the suicide attempt and the reports that he acted due to a bad reaction with his prescribed drugs and supplements can both be true.

[VThokie7]

What was Deion on?

I think if this in fact a false police report the Cowboys need to get Owens in front of the media as soon as possible to put an end to this PR hit

[TruBlueCowboy]

just for my own knowledge, where were you when the story broke that irvin held a gun to a ladies head while e. williams raped her?

i was amazed at how many people (in and out of the media) bought that and the same RUMORFEST that went through that. some people learned to not jump the gun, most keep jumping.

Yeah, but there was no police report pasted online during that incident.

[tomson75]

You have a link? I hope this is the case and still having a hard time buying into TO trying to kill himself.

Its being reported via a live feed on the NFLN.

[mwj473]

Deion is on NFL Network, said TO will have a press conf within the next hour. If that's so, he is out of the hospital

[TruBlueCowboy]

I've always liked you TBC, but you're really going off the deep end this morning.

I'll give you a mulligan, though, and assume you just took some bad supplements last night and don't know what you're saying. :p:

Yeah, I'm not good at the cry on my shoulder routine during tragic stuff, I prefer to assume the worse and move on. :p:

[Rampage]

primetime!

[Doomsday101]

Its being reported via a live feed on the NFLN.

Thanks

[superpunk]

Yeah, but there was no police report pasted online during that incident.

What part of "That police report was dismissed by the official police spokesman" was not understood?

[tomson75]

Deion just reiterated that TO laughed at the notion that this was a suicide attempt.

If this is true...the media has REALLY gone too far this time.

[iceberg]

Deion just reiterated that TO laughed at the notion that this was a suicide attempt.

If this is true...the media has REALLY gone too far this time.

and a huge part of the fanbase went right along with them.

[TruBlueCowboy]

What part of "That police report was dismissed by the official police spokesman" was not understood?

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65017

I saw the police briefing too, I don't remember them saying it was a false report. Nor is ESPN saying it was a false report.

[Doomsday101]

Deion just reiterated that TO laughed at the notion that this was a suicide attempt.

If this is true...the media has REALLY gone too far this time.

Many are going over board I don't think this is anything the media is doing out of spite

[tomson75]

and a huge part of the fanbase went right along with them.

Sadly, they always do.

But if this proves to be a false accusation, whomever reported this should be flogged.

[ComicBookGuy]

and a huge part of the fanbase went right along with them.
The media is good at bringing out emotions and sensationalism. Pretty much the only way to never get caught by some media fed monster story is to doubt anything they put out.

[yennor24]

Wow I hope this is true.

Hopefully his kids know the real story and dont have to go through all of this nonsense with the conflicting reports.

This is a great reply....Because if you think about it. It really is none of our business if he did or didn't

[Rampage]

Many are going over board I don't think this is anything the media is doing out of spite T.O. draws more attention from the media then any other celeb out there, its crazy

[DizzG]

Deion Sanders is on NFL Network, said TO will have a press conf within the next hour. If that's so, he is out of the hospital Deion also said that TO was in good spirits and laughing about the attempted suicide reports.

[tomson75]

Many are going over board I don't think this is anything the media is doing out of spite

I don't think that the majority of the reporters working the issue are being spitefull.

However, if TO didn't attempt suicide, this is a severe case of irresponsible journalism. The person that broke the story should be held responsible.

[TheSkaven]

This is great, I really want to believe what Deion is saying is true. Says the reports are completely false, that TO is frustrated because he always feels he is on the backside of the truth. He is in great spirits and can't wait to come out and clear this up - he will have a press conference of his own real soon.

[Danny White]

Yeah, I'm not good at the cry on my shoulder routine during tragic stuff, I prefer to assume the worse and move on. :p:
The only reason I like you is that you're a Spurs fan.

I just think that there's a very logical explanation that DOESN'T necessarily make him a suicidal maniac and/or a drama queen looking for attention.

BTW, I'm going to be in San Antonio in two weeks, I'll PM you to see if you have any suggestions of places I need to hit while I'm there!

[theogt]

Hopefully this whole incident will show how friggin crazy the media is regarding T.O.

I was incredibly skeptical about him coming here originally, but what I've found is that the media just makes things up re: T.O.

[REDVOLUTION]

Maybe when you are under the influence of a medication it taps into your subconscious and you say things you feel about all the pressure and attention... but your conscious overrides it

Dr. Phil

[KD]

Is this for real? Did anyone else see this on NFLN?

Espn and radio making no mention.

Anyone?

[Alexander]

Is this for real? Did anyone else see this on NFLN?

Espn and radio making no mention.

Anyone?

It is on the NFL Network right now.

[tomson75]

Is this for real? Did anyone else see this on NFLN?

Espn and radio making no mention.

Anyone?

Yes, it is.

[KD]

Thank you very much guys!

[REDVOLUTION]

How can ESPN run with the headline

"Police Report: TO hospitalized for attempted suicide"


was that in fact confirmed by police??

[tomson75]

How can ESPN run with the headline

"Police Report: TO hospitalized for attempted suicide"


was that in fact confirmed by police??


Espn, Msn.con, cnn, among others as well.

Severe lack of journalistic responsibility here.

[TruBlueCowboy]

How can ESPN run with the headline

"Police Report: TO hospitalized for attempted suicide"


was that in fact confirmed by police??

Yes, the only thing is the police say it was a preliminary police report, not official final report.

So basically, the police and TO's publicist are saying two different things.

The police say it was an overdose, publicists says it was allergic reaction with supplements.

The only preliminary thing with police, however, is if he tried to committ suicide or not because in the report, he answered yes, he tried to harm himself.

[Blue&Silver]

Deion Sanders is on NFL Network, said TO will have a press conf within the next hour. If that's so, he is out of the hospital Deion also said that TO was in good spirits and laughing about the attempted suicide reports.

Would you want to admit you tried to commit suicide to a home boy just hours later?

The official police report will be telling. Last person I believe now are guys like Michael Irvin, and Dion Sanders. Or Terrell himself. 5 years from now maybe. Now? You'll never get the truth.

[tomson75]

NFLN is interviewing Dr. Harry Edwards, whom has confirmed that TO is indeed, human....appparently a nice one at that.

[mwj473]

Yes, the only thing is the police say it was a preliminary police report, not official final report.

So basically, the police and TO's publicist are saying two different things.

The police say it was an overdose, publicists says it was allergic reaction with supplements.

The only preliminary thing with police, however, is if he tried to committ suicide or not because in the report, he answered yes, he tried to harm himself.

When did the police say this was a prelim report? I saw the pc from the police department and all they said was they do not know where that document came from, but there only statement was the one that they gave at the pc. They would not confirm or deny if it was a suicide attempt.

[tyke1doe]

Espn, Msn.con, cnn, among others as well.

Severe lack of journalistic responsibility here.

No, it's not.

It came from an official police report.

The media may be guilty of a rush to judgment. But it is not irresponsible journalism.

Journalists report from official police documents all the time.

Doesn't mean the information in the report is accurate.

This is what you call journalism on the move. You try to get it right, but sometimes you don't have all the information at the time so you go with what you've got.

[TruBlueCowboy]

When did the police say this was a prelim report? I saw the pc from the police department and all they said was they do not know where that document came from, but there only statement was the one that they gave at the pc. They would not confirm or deny if it was a suicide attempt.

I'm going by Trey Wingo on ESPN. Police report was first posted by WFAA TV, and in that report he says yes, he tried to hurt himself. But Dallas Police said that report should not have been released, it was premature. So yes, it's official. Basically, police & fire will not confirm or deny anything in the report, meaning basically.... they confirmed it.

[superpunk]

I'm going by Trey Wingo on ESPN.

It’s my understanding that there was some information that was released prior to me speaking. And what I want to say is, that information that went out….We are the official spokespersons for the Dallas police department. How that information got out, I don’t know. But this is the official statement. The police dept. does not have any other investigation going on on this incident.

[GTaylor]

Espn, Msn.con, cnn, among others as well.

Severe lack of journalistic responsibility here.
Sadly, all you need it one station to report it and all of a sudden 100 will report it as fact, but to protect themselves in case it's false they'll add "According to station X"

[tomson75]

No, it's not.

It came from an official police report.

The media may be guilty of a rush to judgment. But it is not irresponsible journalism.

Journalists report from official police documents all the time.

Doesn't mean the information in the report is accurate.

This is what you call journalism on the move. You try to get it right, but sometimes you don't have all the information at the time so you go with what you've got.

The story was broken BEFORE the police report.

[demdcowboys#1]

Great NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!

see ya on sunday TO!!!!!!!

[wesleyc288]

I wonder if he is really goingt o hold a press conference this soon after the alleged report? I sure hope so, maybe we can get to the bottom of all of this B.S.

[mwj473]

It’s my understanding that there was some information that was released prior to me speaking. And what I want to say is, that information that went out….We are the official spokespersons for the Dallas police department. How that information got out, I don’t know. But this is the official statement. The police dept. does not have any other investigation going on on this incident.

thanks for the clarification

[Awakened]

Would you want to admit you tried to commit suicide to a home boy just hours later?

The official police report will be telling. Last person I believe now are guys like Michael Irvin, and Dion Sanders. Or Terrell himself. 5 years from now maybe. Now? You'll never get the truth.

Actually, Deion is now a responsible adult. I would tend to think that if TO had truly attempted suicide, Deion would know it, and he would at least say something like "I don't know what is going on with TO, but our main concern right now needs to be with his personal well-being". I can't imagine Deion would be blowing it off if he believed it was really anything serious. That is just my gut reaction. Of course, I could be totally wrong.

[TruBlueCowboy]

It’s my understanding that there was some information that was released prior to me speaking. And what I want to say is, that information that went out….We are the official spokespersons for the Dallas police department. How that information got out, I don’t know. But this is the official statement. The police dept. does not have any other investigation going on on this incident.

Where does that say that statement was a hoax? It was a real police report. But it was only preliminary. Police wanted to get more evidence before filing the final report.

[mwj473]

Where does that say that statement was a hoax? It was a real police report. But it was only preliminary. Police wanted to get more evidence before filing the final report.

Where do you see the word preliminary in there?

[wesleyc288]

Actually, Deion is now a responsible adult. I would tend to think that if TO had truly attempted suicide, Deion would know it, and he would at least say something like "I don't know what is going on with TO, but our main concern right now needs to be with his personal well-being". I can't imagine Deion would be blowing it off if he believed it was really anything serious. That is just my gut reaction. Of course, I could be totally wrong.

Im with you....i very seriously doubt that Deion would come out and say that this is all a huge misunderstanding, if infact he did talk to T.O.

[superpunk]

Where does that say that statement was a hoax? It was a real police report. But it was only preliminary. Police wanted to get more evidence before filing the final report.

it says nothing about preliminary. He says HE is the official spokesman. Anything else is unofficial.

[Stautner]

I'm going by Trey Wingo on ESPN. Police report was first posted by WFAA TV, and in that report he says yes, he tried to hurt himself. But Dallas Police said that report should not have been released, it was premature. So yes, it's official. Basically, police & fire will not confirm or deny anything in the report, meaning basically.... they confirmed it.

Keep in mind that police reports only state facts as observed or told to the responding officers. They are not meant to draw definintive conclusions or circumvent a full investigation.

[TruBlueCowboy]

Keep in mind that police reports only state facts as observed or told to the responding officers. They are not meant to draw definintive conclusions or circumvent a full investigation.

I agree. He could alway say he was in a delusional state from an allergic reaction and that's why he told his friends he was going to swallow more pills. The police only state the facts of what they encounter, not the situation leading up to it, or the reasons behind it. Either way, not looking good for TO. I hope the Cowboys can get over this circus and continue on.

Right now, I'm thinking Bill Parcells looks like that Lloyd Bridges character on Airplane. HAHA "Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop drinking. I'm too old for this...."

[Stautner]

I agree. He could alway say he was in a delusional state from an allergic reaction and that's why he told his friends he was going to swallow more pills. The police only state the facts of what they encounter, not the situation leading up to it, or the reasons behind it. Either way, not looking good for TO. I hope the Cowboys can get over this circus and continue on.

Right now, I'm thinking Bill Parcells looks like that Lloyd Bridges character on Airplane. HAHA "Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop drinking. I'm too old for this...."

The police report doesn't mention what he told his friends. That is part of the follow up investigation.

[Blue&Silver]

Actually, Deion is now a responsible adult. I would tend to think that if TO had truly attempted suicide, Deion would know it, and he would at least say something like "I don't know what is going on with TO, but our main concern right now needs to be with his personal well-being". I can't imagine Deion would be blowing it off if he believed it was really anything serious. That is just my gut reaction. Of course, I could be totally wrong.

Whether he's responsible is up for debate. That's makes no difference in this situation. He's going to report what TO tells him. Its common for someone that fails a suicide attempt to deny it at least in the short term. 5 years from now you'll know the truth.

[wesleyc288]

Does anyone know if T.O. is really going to have a PC? or is that just something that Deion said? Was Deion certain?

[Doomsday101]

Does anyone know if T.O. is really going to have a PC? or is that just something that Deion said? Was Deion certain?

I'm sure TO is going to clear this up as soon as possiable.

[mwj473]

Does anyone know if T.O. is really going to have a PC? or is that just something that Deion said? Was Deion certain?

Deion did say this & they are reporting this on NFL Network. They said there will be a news conf within the hour. Then said the normal pc will be at 2:30 ET. They did not say exactly who would be at this pc. Could be JJ or TO, I'm just speculating on that.

[tomson75]

Does anyone know if T.O. is really going to have a PC? or is that just something that Deion said? Was Deion certain?


Its at 2:30 EST. 12:30 Central.

[theebs]

Deion did say this & they are reporting this on NFL Network. They said there will be a news conf within the hour. Then said the normal pc will be at 2:30 ET. They did not say exactly who would be at this pc. Could be JJ or TO, I'm just speculating on that.

the 1:30 news conference is just parcells daily conference. Nothing new there.

Norm said that they are waiting word on a owens pc sometime soon.

[Doomsday101]

Its at 2:30 EST. 12:30 Central.

If it is 2:30 est time then it should be 1:30 central. Only 1 hour differance

[tomson75]

If it is 2:30 est time then it should be 1:30 central. Only 1 hour differance


I could have sworn you guys were two hours back. my bad.

[Doomsday101]

I could have sworn you guys were two hours back. my bad.

No harm no foul. :laugh2:

[iceberg]

The media is good at bringing out emotions and sensationalism. Pretty much the only way to never get caught by some media fed monster story is to doubt anything they put out.

or wait till it all comes out. sadly people want to react to the 1st thing to hit and run with it. from the word GO i've been trying to remind people of the irvin/gun incident and to be a tad patient, but noooooooooooo....where's the fun in that?