Roddy White is known for holding nothing back when it comes to sports talk on Twitter but one particular tweet cost him big time. White predicted that Duke would win the NCAA tournament championship and one fan, Dylan Hoyt responded that they would be upset by the Mercer Bears. White was so confident that wouldn’t happen he made a bet and promised Hoyt Atlanta Falcons season tickets, first row right on the 50-yard line. Well the unthinkable happened, Duke lost to Mercer in the first round and White backtracked.
NFL: Roddy White Explains Why He Didn’t Give Fan Falcons Season Tickets After Losing March Madness Bet
(Photos) NFL: WOW, Loss By Duke In NCAA Tournament Almost Costs Falcons Roddy White Big Time
Better watch what you casually say sometimes. Falcons Roddy White is known to talk s**t on twitter about sports alot. This time he is regretting it. Earlier in the week he told a fan on twitter he would give them front row seats at the 50 yard line for the entire season if Mercer beat Duke. Well a funny thing happened today, Mercer BEAT Duke! Twitter immediately called him out on the bet and wondered what he would say. He was quiet for a while, but then he owned up to it , well somewhat. Two tickets front row at the 50 yard line for an entire season would of easily cost White over $15,000 if not more. Steep price to pay for running your mouth on twitter. Hit the jump to see what he said.
NFL: Roddy White Doesn’t Want His Kids To Grow Up In NY
C’mon Roddy! NY isn’t so bad. If you can make it here, you can make anywhere — riiiiiight?! Falcons star Roddy White doesn’t want his kids to grow up in New York — and he’s begging a judge to block his baby mama from moving the children to NYC. Hit the jump for details…
(Happy Mug Shot) NFL: Roddy White Arrested
When tinting goes wrong?! Falcons WR Roddy White was arrested this morning in Atlanta after rolling around town with tinted windows. When he got stopped for the tint, police noticed there was a warrant out for his arrest. At least he handled the situation in a great way. Hit the jump for more details…
NFL: Roddy White Defends Aldon Smith After His DUI Charge & Throws a Shot at NFL Countdown Crew
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith was recently arrested and charged with a DUI; marijuana and pills were also found in his vehicle. He was released on bail and returned to his team. He’s come under fire in the media for his actions and was criticized by the NFL Countdown crew which is comprised of former players Cris Carter, Tom Jackson and Keyshawn Johnson. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White decided to come to the aid of Smith and threw in a shot at the Countdown crew while he was at it. Read more after the jump.
NFL: Roddy White Wants George Zimmerman’s Jurors to Kill Themselves
The not guilty verdict in the death of 17-year old Trayvon Martin ignited strong emotion in people all over the country. George Zimmerman was able to walk free after pleading self defense in the shooting of Trayvon and the racially charged case led to many speaking out about their feelings including many athletes. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White is no stranger to speaking his mind but this particular tweet caused a riot on twitter. Read more after the jump.
