Sean Avery - JackAss of the week November 23rd, 2005 - December 1st, 2005

Mike · November 23rd, 2005, 09:46 AM

Los Angeles winger Sean Avery is the first NHL player this season to be fined 1000.00 US for diving - and his comments on the penalty earned him another 1000.00 fine Tuesday.

Avery sounded off after receiving the first fine, which came after he was called for a second diving incident this season.

“How can a guy sitting in an office in New York determine if you dived or not by watching a tape?" Avery told the Los Angeles Times. "They don't know if you had a bad ankle or torn bursa sac or something. I can't even tell you what play they are talking about. They don't have to tell you a play, just what game they are looking at.

"No question that this is a way (for the league) to do something to me. It has nothing to do with diving. How can Colin Campbell, or whoever it is, sit at a desk and make that call? They should send the tape to all seven members of the competition committee and let them look at it."

Campbell, the NHL's director of hockey operations, wasn't amused.

"Mr. Avery's comments showed a complete lack of respect for all those associated with our game. most importantly his fellow players." Campbell said in a statement. "Mr. Avery has besmirched the reputation of all NHL players, coaches, general managers and owners who, collectively, have been successful in providing a more entertaining game for our fans."

Avery feels the league is out to get him because of controversial comments he has made in the past, including this year when he was warned by the league for saying a hit by Phoenix defenseman Denis Gauthier on Kings center Jeremy Roenick "was typical of most French guys in our league with a visor on, running around and playing tough and not back anything up."

Avery was next accused of calling Edmonton’s Georges Laraque a “monkey”, but no proof has ever surfaced.

Avery also took a shot at his own union members on the competition committee (Rob Blake. Jarome Iginla. Trevor Linden and Brendan Shanahan) when he realized he could not appeal the diving fine.

"It's in the collective bargaining agreement." Avery said. "That's something our great competition committee did."

Shane · November 23rd, 2005, 11:19 AM

I think he is an ok guy. I am his #1 fan.

Gunnerman · November 23rd, 2005, 11:41 AM

Just found this bit of info on the dear JAOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kings website

favorite actress is Charlize Theron…favorite actor is Johnny Depp…favorite movies are Old School and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas…favorite NHL city is Toronto…favorite book is On The Road…favorite sport other than hockey is squash…favorite professional athlete is Michael Vick…favorite TV show is Temptation Island…favorite rock band is Led Zeppelin…favorite type of music is rock…favorite pop star is Britney Spears…favorite type of car is Porsche…favorite fast food restaurant is In-N-Out Burger…favorite food is spaghetti…favorite golf course is Oakland Hills, Michigan…favorite MTV VJ is “Downtown” Julie Brown…favorite magazine is Blender…favorite CD is Pearl Jam’s Ten…favorite supermodel is Giselle…nicknames include A-Dog and Puppy.

Anybody nicknamed Puppy deserves to be kicked.

BtownJay · November 23rd, 2005, 11:43 AM

LMAO! not to mention anyone who plays squash.

Shane · November 23rd, 2005, 12:15 PM

Britney Spears? Seriously, WTF?!

This needs to die from Ghonnorhea and burn in hell.

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Mike MFIC ™ Join Date: 07-08-2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 10,862 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Sean Avery - JackAss of the week November 23rd, 2005 - December 1st, 2005 Los Angeles winger Sean Avery is the first NHL player this season to be fined 1000.00 US for diving - and his comments on the penalty earned him another 1000.00 fine Tuesday. Avery sounded off after receiving the first fine, which came after he was called for a second diving incident this season. “How can a guy sitting in an office in New York determine if you dived or not by watching a tape?" Avery told the Los Angeles Times. "They don't know if you had a bad ankle or torn bursa sac or something. I can't even tell you what play they are talking about. They don't have to tell you a play, just what game they are looking at. "No question that this is a way (for the league) to do something to me. It has nothing to do with diving. How can Colin Campbell, or whoever it is, sit at a desk and make that call? They should send the tape to all seven members of the competition committee and let them look at it." Campbell, the NHL's director of hockey operations, wasn't amused. "Mr. Avery's comments showed a complete lack of respect for all those associated with our game. most importantly his fellow players." Campbell said in a statement. "Mr. Avery has besmirched the reputation of all NHL players, coaches, general managers and owners who, collectively, have been successful in providing a more entertaining game for our fans." Avery feels the league is out to get him because of controversial comments he has made in the past, including this year when he was warned by the league for saying a hit by Phoenix defenseman Denis Gauthier on Kings center Jeremy Roenick "was typical of most French guys in our league with a visor on, running around and playing tough and not back anything up." Avery was next accused of calling Edmonton’s Georges Laraque a “monkey”, but no proof has ever surfaced. Avery also took a shot at his own union members on the competition committee (Rob Blake. Jarome Iginla. Trevor Linden and Brendan Shanahan) when he realized he could not appeal the diving fine. "It's in the collective bargaining agreement." Avery said. "That's something our great competition committee did."

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