[Kansas City.com] Larry Johnson isn’t eligible to rejoin the Chiefs until Monday, but in his absence, the messages directed at him are mounting.
The team and thousands of fans sent pointed messages this week that Johnson’s misdeeds of the past did not come without consequences. Near the Chiefs locker room, signs have been placed this week with words about unity, discretion and judgment. The most telling sign hung Wednesday near a hallway used frequently by players, coaches, reporters and organization officials. It stated: “Losers assemble in small groups and complain about the coaches and other players. Winners assemble as a team and find ways to win.”
That message seemed clearly directed at Johnson, who called out coach Todd Haley last week in a Twitter post, before using a pair of gay slurs on his Twitter profile and, a day later, to a group of reporters.
As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, a petition aimed at stopping Johnson from breaking Holmes’ record had collected more than 5,300 “signatures,” or users who submitted their names in favor of preventing Johnson from becoming the most prolific rusher in Chiefs history.
Johnson’s agent, Peter Schaffer, told The Star on Wednesday that it’s unfortunate that Chiefs fans aren’t interested in seeing Johnson break the rushing record. But Schaffer acknowledged that his client has work to do before the majority of Kansas City fans is willing to support him.
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/StopLJ/petition.html
SIGN IT!!!!
Comment by LJ Sucks — November 5, 2009 @ 6:56 pm
already did I was #20,386 wow I did not think this was going to get this huge of a response thank you for the opportunity to be heard.
Comment by vince — November 5, 2009 @ 9:54 pm
My number was around 14,500 so it looks like it’s getting up there fast, good deal! Seen Priest himself had signed it before me, lol. I really hope Pioli goes with it, he’d gain so many people’s respect.
Comment by H20 — November 5, 2009 @ 10:38 pm
signed
Comment by Jonesy — November 6, 2009 @ 12:51 am
As of 6:41 am there are more than 25,000 signatures.
Comment by Nick — November 6, 2009 @ 7:44 am
Number 27774!
Comment by Michael — November 6, 2009 @ 11:21 am
Add me to the list
Comment by Brad, VA — November 6, 2009 @ 11:53 am
I signed it yesterday. I cant stand LJ anymore.
Comment by Joey — November 6, 2009 @ 12:05 pm
i justy signed it ..28,300 signatures……i almost cry thinking about the days when priest was the chiefs back….he was a great back,great leader, and a great person……im gonna be pissed if LJ breaks his record.
Comment by mike41 — November 6, 2009 @ 12:19 pm
I was 8,037 I am so excited to see the Chiefs Nation stand up to this PUNK now I hope the guys that make the decisions will do the same “DUMP THIS BUM”
Comment by Miles — November 6, 2009 @ 3:21 pm
Proud of our fan base for showing that there is still integrity in professional sports. Proudly signature #6330. Hopefully the organization pays close attention. After all, over 1/3 of Arrowhead is currently represented in the petition.
Comment by Travis — November 6, 2009 @ 7:16 pm
I heard Priest was going to sign it but he hadn’t finished eating his nacho’s yet.
Comment by WV_Chief — November 6, 2009 @ 8:49 pm
maybe we can get 100yds rushing tomorrow with some blocking
Comment by doug w — November 7, 2009 @ 10:17 am
31129 signatures
Comment by ljisgay — November 7, 2009 @ 2:09 pm
Hey so called chiefs fans, get a life. Is signing this petition going to force Haley to bench him? Quit wasting your time. You know its bad when there has been nothing positive to talk about in chiefs nation, only fans wasting their time and effort in putting together a stupid petition.
Comment by Eric — November 7, 2009 @ 7:26 pm
It’s great to see chiefs fans pulling together and signing this thing. LJ is a crybaby and he needs to go.
Eric, why are you even posting here? Do you walk into restaurants that you don’t like just to tell everyone that they suck? It makes sense why you’re upset though. If I were sitting around on a SATURDAY NIGHT like the time-stamp indicates, I’d want to piss in someone’s cheerios too. GO CHIEFS!!!!!
Comment by dbowe82 — November 8, 2009 @ 10:02 am
Saturday night internet troll, and “we’re” the ones who need to get a life? lmao And what do you mean by “so called chiefs fans?” So we’re faking? We don’t really like the chiefs? Feel free to think of a response and get back to us next Friday or Saturday night. Well put D-Bowe.
Comment by Arrowhead — November 8, 2009 @ 10:06 am