update on douchemonkey...

[1boisebro]

and btw, good luck this weekend!

here's the latest on trev alberts for you...

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Alberts looks beyond ESPN
BY STEVEN M. SIPPLE / Lincoln Journal Star
Thursday, Sep 29, 2005 - 12:47:50 am CDT

There’s at least one thing Trev Alberts won’t miss about being an ESPN college football analyst.

“I’d be walking through an airport, and I might hear a fan of Oklahoma — or whoever — shout, ‘You’re wrong about the Sooners!’ ” Alberts said. “I look forward to a less public existence.”

The 35-year-old former Nebraska football star was fired by ESPN earlier this month because of a disagreement regarding his role in the network’s “College GameDay” lineup. He said Wednesday he can’t talk about the situation because of pending litigation. But he spoke enthusiastically and optimistically about his future, saying he’s keeping an open mind and considering various options.

He doesn’t envision resuming work as a college football analyst for another network.

“My opportunities in broadcasting have probably been destroyed by ESPN,” said Alberts, a native of Cedar Falls, Iowa, who now lives in suburban Atlanta. “More than likely, I’ll be making a lifestyle and professional change, which I suppose isn’t always bad.

“My wife and I have been praying a lot and looking for direction.”

 Alberts, the fifth overall pick in the 1994 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, ended his playing career in 1996. He then worked for five years as a football analyst for CNN. He was in his fourth season at ESPN.

With his TV days apparently behind him, he said he’s become “intrigued” by potential opportunities in construction and real estate, among other possibilities.





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He plans on spending time with his family — he and his wife have children ages 8, 5 and 2 — at Lake Keowee, near Clemson, S.C. He even plans to build a second home there in addition to his home in Atlanta, he said.

Alberts said his immediate plans include a weeklong trip to the Ohio University campus, where former Nebraska head coach Frank Solich is in his first season of leading the Bobcats. Alberts said he will immerse himself in the coaching staff’s preparations for next week’s game at Bowling Green.

“I’m going to get the full experience,” Alberts said.

Alberts said he isn’t necessarily interested in becoming a coach, especially at the NCAA Division I-A level. He said the “landscape of the college game” has changed since his playing days, and it’s made him less interested in college coaching.

“You get three years, a ton of money, and if you don’t get the job done, you’re fired,” he said. “You’re basically dependent on others. You can’t always control your own destiny.”

Alberts in 1993 became Nebraska’s first Butkus Award winner as the nation’s top linebacker. He said he has received several phone calls of support, including from former Nebraska head coach Tom Osborne, as well as members of the current Husker administration.

Although Alberts was vocal about his support of Solich’s firing at Nebraska following the 2003 season — and remains supportive of the decision — Alberts said Solich was the first to call him after Alberts’ firing from ESPN.

“One of the most humbling things that occurred — and helped me get started down the right path — was the phone call from Coach Solich,” Alberts said. “He wasn’t offering me anything. He just said, ‘Hey, you’re going to be OK.’ ”

Throughout his life, Alberts said, people have tried to tell him he couldn’t do this or couldn’t do that.

“Now, whatever the Lord leads me to do, someone probably will say, ‘He can’t do that, it won’t work,’” Alberts said. “But I’ll tell you, I love challenges, and I see this time as a challenge. It’s a great time to refocus.”

[UK Peregrine]

Alberts said his immediate plans include a weeklong trip to the Ohio University campus, where former Nebraska head coach Frank Solich is in his first season of leading the Bobcats. Alberts said he will immerse himself in the coaching staff’s preparations for next week’s game at Bowling Green.

Very interesting. I wonder if he'll make the trip to Bowling Green on the 8th, in addition to his week long hiatus to Athens.

[San Diego Falcon]

“I look forward to a less public existence.”

We look forward to less of his public existence as well.

[transfer2BGSU]

Alberts looks beyond ESPN
BY STEVEN M. SIPPLE / Lincoln Journal Star
Thursday, Sep 29, 2005 - 12:47:50 am CDT

“My opportunities in broadcasting have probably been destroyed by ESPN,” said Alberts,

Uh, Trev

I think YOU destroyed your opportunities when you failed to report to work.

[1987alum]

Alberts said his immediate plans include a weeklong trip to the Ohio University campus, where former Nebraska head coach Frank Solich is in his first season of leading the Bobcats. Alberts said he will immerse himself in the coaching staff’s preparations for next week’s game at Bowling Green.

Very interesting. I wonder if he'll make the trip to Bowling Green on the 8th, in addition to his week long hiatus to Athens.

We'll need to create a "Welcome Douchemonkey" sign.

[Dayons_Den]

“My wife and I have been praying a lot and looking for direction.”

I hope that more important prayers are being answered at this time.

[04forheisman]

I am making my "Trev Alberts(Douchemonkey) Will work for food sign" for the OU game.

[1987alum]

You know what, this guy really takes the frickin' cake. Honestly.

Hey, bright boy, do you know why you got fired in the first place?

Because you didn't show up to work!

Remember that? ESPN didn't fire you because you are a no-talent hack, devoid of charisma and charm, though they certainly could have done that. They didn't fire you because you were ill-prepared to comment intelligently on anything except the top 10 programs in the country, though they had legitimate grounds.

No, they fired you because you had a little hissy fit about not being able to play in the big sandbox. You got your panties all in a bunch because ESPN was continuing to promote the GameDay trio instead of you and Mark May. So it was you who decided to take the ball and go home. ESPN, for reasons beyond the comprehension of rational thought, appeared more than happy to let you waste perfectly good air time with your meaningless drivel. All you had to do was show up to work, you ungrateful puss-excreting brain fart.

And for goodness sake, what exactly do you want?

On one hand, you're shedding crocodile tears on your pink taffeta dress that your “opportunities in broadcasting have probably been destroyed." On the other hand, you're whimpering into your lace hanky that you "look forward to a less public existence."

Well, Nancyboy, which is it?

Finally, thanks for proving once again that there are no atheists in fox holes.

“My wife and I have been praying a lot and looking for direction.”

In my years of teaching Sunday School, you'll be amazed at the number of times I tripped across things like humility and such. Since you have some free time on your hands, why don't you stop by our senior high class and we can discuss how this entire episode could have been avoided using simple biblical principles. No need to pray for the answers, they are all in The Book.

Unbelievable. Un-frickin-believable.

[04forheisman]

You know what, this guy really takes the frickin' cake. Honestly.

Hey, bright boy, do you know why you got fired in the first place?

Because you didn't show up to work!

Remember that? ESPN didn't fire you because you are a no-talent hack, devoid of charisma and charm, though they certainly could have done that. They didn't fire you because you were ill-prepared to comment intelligently on anything except the top 10 programs in the country, though they had legitimate grounds.

No, they fired you because you had a little hissy fit about not being able to play in the big sandbox. You got your panties all in a bunch because ESPN was continuing to promote the GameDay trio instead of you and Mark May. So it was you who decided to take the ball and go home. ESPN, for reasons beyond the comprehension of rational thought, appeared more than happy to let you waste perfectly good air time with your meaningless drivel. All you had to do was show up to work, you ungrateful puss-excreting brain fart.

And for goodness sake, what exactly do you want?

On one hand, you're shedding crocodile tears on your pink taffeta dress that your “opportunities in broadcasting have probably been destroyed." On the other hand, you're whimpering into your lace hanky that you "look forward to a less public existence."

Well, Nancyboy, which is it?

Finally, thanks for proving once again that there are no atheists in fox holes.

“My wife and I have been praying a lot and looking for direction.”

In my years of teaching Sunday School, you'll be amazed at the number of times I tripped across things like humility and such. Since you have some free time on your hands, why don't you stop by our senior high class and we can discuss how this entire episode could have been avoided using simple biblical principles. No need to pray for the answers, they are all in The Book.

Unbelievable. Un-frickin-believable.

IN-HALE...............EX-HALE....................SERENITY NOW...................

[1987alum]

IN-HALE...............EX-HALE....................SERENITY NOW...................

[San Diego Falcon]

It says Alberts has 3 children. I feel sorry for each of them and his wife. No one deserve to have someone like him for a father or husband (though it was her choice)

[hammb]

The part that cracks me up is that he was the #5 overall pick in 1994, but ended his playing career in 1996! LOL

Can you say "Colossal BUST"? LOL

With a draft slot that high Trev should've banked a few million dollar signing bonus (would be about $15 mill now, probably closer to $3-4 back then).

I'm sure ESPN paid him well. He's made more money than I ever will in my lifetime. Because of that he should be financially set for life. So I don't feel bad in saying that I hope he never finds another job in the public eye. Let him bag groceries.

[BGorDeath]

“More than likely, I’ll be making a lifestyle and professional change, which I suppose isn’t always bad.


With his TV days apparently behind him, he said he’s become “intrigued” by potential opportunities in construction and real estate, among other possibilities.


To me, this all reads that he is planning on becoming a gay bulldozer operator.

[1987alum]

Hey, I'll be hiring a content editor early next year. Wonder if he'd be interested. Hmmmm ... I feel a blog post coming on.

[kdog27]

It says Alberts has 3 children. I feel sorry for each of them and his wife. No one deserve to have someone like him for a father or husband (though it was her choice)

The way someone acts in front of a camera and the way they act in real life are two totally different things.