ARTICLE: Owens ready to set up camp

[dmq]

At least he now has a little money extra to take care of himself and his family.

Owens ready to set up camp
His home in the clouds, TO will start settling in by instructing area kids



03:41 AM CDT on Tuesday, May 16, 2006
By JEAN-JACQUES TAYLOR / The Dallas Morning News


IRVING – Nearly three weeks before his first minicamp with the Cowboys, Terrell Owens is settling in.

Owens' publicist, Kim Etheredge, said the high-profile receiver is planning to move into a luxury downtown condo, and he's going to host a pair of football camps in June for kids ages 7-17.

Owens could not be reached for comment.

The "Making of Champions" camps are scheduled for June 7-8 at Birdville High School in North Richland Hills and June 9-10 at Duncanville High School. The camps are scheduled to run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The camps promise participants will learn fundamentals and techniques from Owens and other active and retired players.

The camps cost $195 per person with a registration deadline of May 31. Scholarships will be awarded based on an essay.

Owens' Web site, terrellowens.com, has registration information.

TO hasn't spent a lot of time in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and coach Bill Parcells wants him in town learning the offense at least a week before the team's only off-season minicamp starts June 2.

Owens, who signed a three-year deal worth $25 million, including $10 million in salary and bonuses this season, will live in a luxury high-rise condo befitting one of the NFL's highest-paid players. It features a private theatre, lounge, library and a state-of-the-art exercise room in addition to a fabulous view of the city.

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[Charles]

Owens, who signed a three-year deal worth $25 million, including $10 million in salary and bonuses this season, will live in a luxury high-rise condo befitting one of the NFL's highest-paid players. It features a private theatre, lounge, library and a state-of-the-art exercise room in addition to a fabulous view of the city.

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I wonder how much TO is set back for that Condo per Month?

If only Brownsugar was here!!!!! She'd have an idea

 

[notherbob]

It is my opinion that any parent who sends his kid/kids to be trained by TO will regret it many many times in many ways over many years. I wouldn't send my kid even if TO paid $10,000 per kid. Caveat emptor.

The parents will have to live not only with what TO teaches them in the camp but also everything they pick up from him in future years after they learn to idolize him and accept his behavior as good and to be emulated. Go ahead fools, pay money to have your kids corrupted and turned against you.

 

[JakeCamp12]

Why does the media have to tell us what type of place he is living in? How is that relevant to anything in that story? Sometimes, some things are better left unsaid....

 

[baj1dallas]

Why does the media have to tell us what type of place he is living in? How is that relevant to anything in that story? Sometimes, some things are better left unsaid....

He's just reporting the facts.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Why does the media have to tell us what type of place he is living in? How is that relevant to anything in that story? Sometimes, some things are better left unsaid....

Would you rather it say he's in a two bedroom apartment in Oak Cliff?

 

[WV Cowboy]

It is my opinion that any parent who sends his kid/kids to be trained by TO will regret it many many times in many ways over many years. I wouldn't send my kid even if TO paid $10,000 per kid. Caveat emptor.

The parents will have to live not only with what TO teaches them in the camp but also everything they pick up from him in future years after they learn to idolize him and accept his behavior as good and to be emulated. Go ahead fools, pay money to have your kids corrupted and turned against you.

Come on, be honest, ... how do you really feel ?

 

[Colo]

Would you rather it say he's in a two bedroom apartment in Oak Cliff?

He'd never survive in Oak Cliff wearing tights.

 

[WoodysGirl]

He's just reporting the facts.

Yeah, but I agree w/Jake on this. It's one thing to mention that he's got a new luxury condo in Area a. But adding the description of all the amenities was like reading something you'd find the Lifestyle/Entertainment section of the paper, not the Sports section.

 

[WilmingtonHeel]

The reason they mentioned his place is because one there is no football news and two no football news offseason is so boring

 

[sacase]

It is my opinion that any parent who sends his kid/kids to be trained by TO will regret it many many times in many ways over many years. I wouldn't send my kid even if TO paid $10,000 per kid. Caveat emptor.

The parents will have to live not only with what TO teaches them in the camp but also everything they pick up from him in future years after they learn to idolize him and accept his behavior as good and to be emulated. Go ahead fools, pay money to have your kids corrupted and turned against you.

Yes for a rather cheap cost I won't send my kid to a football camp where he can learn the skills that might possibly let him succeed him in the NFL.
/sarcasm off

Look, this is a camp for the kids. TO is not going to be the only one there, there will be other NFL guys both current and former. Who better to learn some of the things you need to be sucessful. If my son could learn the same dedication that TO shows on and off the field to the game of football I am all for it.

Do you honestly think that TO is going to say "hey, this is how you do an endzone celabration." or "this is what you do when you don't get the money you think you deserve on a job"

Let's hope you don't get Alzheimer's because TO's has a non profit that helps fund the research. I would assume that you would not want any of the medication used to help treat it or want to rely on any of the research because TO gives to help fund Alzheimer's.

News flash.....kids already idolize him, now perhaps they get to meet him and realize that not everything you see on TV is how a person really is. Look, you dont' like the guy, you don't like his camp, we get that. Let the guy play football and see what happens. Or are you just trying to get your comments in now so you can say I told you so if things don't work ok.

 

[Yeagermeister]

He'd never survive in Oak Cliff wearing tights.

Everyone would be too busy laughing to do anything too him :laugh1:

 

[Colo]

Everyone would be too busy laughing to do anything too him :laugh1:

Of course there are those areas in OC where some would enjoy the view a little too much.

 

[Alexander]

The parents will have to live not only with what TO teaches them in the camp but also everything they pick up from him in future years after they learn to idolize him and accept his behavior as good and to be emulated. Go ahead fools, pay money to have your kids corrupted and turned against you.

What we need to get is get these children's names and track them as they grow up to become future serial killers I guess. They are just doomed to be corrupted and possessed.

Pathetic.

 

[juck]

It is my opinion that any parent who sends his kid/kids to be trained by TO will regret it many many times in many ways over many years. I wouldn't send my kid even if TO paid $10,000 per kid. Caveat emptor.

The parents will have to live not only with what TO teaches them in the camp but also everything they pick up from him in future years after they learn to idolize him and accept his behavior as good and to be emulated. Go ahead fools, pay money to have your kids corrupted and turned against you.

maybe the most absurd thing i have ever read.a football camp for kids is a positive thing.jeez.

 

[Alexander]

maybe the most absurd thing i have ever read.a football camp for kids is a positive thing.jeez.

It just goes to show you how much irrational hatred people have for Owens.

He is a professional athlete. You don't know him. You don't know what he is as a private person. And the actions you judge him on occur while playing a game. Yes, a game.

I swear, if you put a poll out there, he would get more distain from some people than despots who have committed mass genocide. And I am being serious here.

 

[Doomsday101]

It just goes to show you how much irrational hatred people have for Owens.

He is a professional athlete. You don't know him. You don't know what he is as a private person. And the actions you judge him on occur while playing a game. Yes, a game.

I swear, if you put a poll out there, he would get more distain from some people than despots who have committed mass genocide. And I am being serious here.

Funny part is some who slammed him as a 9er and an eagles now defend him. Change of a uniform is all it took for some.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Of course there are those areas in OC where some would enjoy the view a little too much.

And some places around LOVE field

 

[WoodysGirl]

Funny part is some who slammed him as a 9er and an eagles now defend him. Change of a uniform is all it took for some.

Is it really defending him, tho Dooms? The guy is putting on a football camp. How morally wrong is it of him to sponsor it? How could he possibly corrupt children in a 16 hour period spread over two days?

I think most on here have doubts about him and how he's going to interact on the field and in the lockerroom. But in this instance, how can you look at this as a negative? Doing something for the kids that's ultimately gonna help the community thru his charity foundation. I'm not understanding the negative spin on this.

 

[Lifetimeboyzfan]

It is my opinion that any parent who sends his kid/kids to be trained by TO will regret it many many times in many ways over many years. I wouldn't send my kid even if TO paid $10,000 per kid. Caveat emptor.

The parents will have to live not only with what TO teaches them in the camp but also everything they pick up from him in future years after they learn to idolize him and accept his behavior as good and to be emulated. Go ahead fools, pay money to have your kids corrupted and turned against you.

C'mon... Seriously??