YOU CAN TEACH GOOD, BUT BAD COMES NATURALLY

Linebacker Scott Fujita said goodbye to the Big Easy today with Super Bowl ring in his pocket on his way to a pile of cash waiting for him in his new home with the Cleveland Browns. But before leaving New Orleans, Fujita donated $41,000 dollars (half of his play-off winnings) to the city he and his family have called home for four years. The donation will go to coastal restoration projects. Fujita's random act of kindness may not be a lot, but its nice to know that in a barrel full of sports stars, not all of them are scrapping the bottom of the moral barrel.

Unfortunately, not all is well in the state of Louisiana thanks to LSU Wide Receiver Terrance Toliver and LSU freshman basketball player Dennis Harris. Toliver, a star on the Tigers' offense this year was arrested for disturbing the peace and public intoxication. Harris was arrested on interfering with police charges.

The incident happened outside Fred's Bar, a popular hangout near the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. Head Football Coach Les Miles says the the school is still looking into the incident. Its been a year since a football player has been arrested, quite a dry spell for Miles and his staff and its the first under the tenure of Head Basketball Coach Trent Johnson who took the job two years ago.

FREE AGENT ISLANDERS

The future of several players of Pacific Island descent hangs in the balance this week as free agency and the NFL draft looms on the horizon. Though some of the names on the list are a surprise, there are a few who may be packing up for good but I'm holding out hope that their careers are far from over.

DT Maake Kemoeatu was released from Carolina but has enjoyed eight great seasons in the league. There are seasoned veterans like Pisa Tinoisamoa who has been at Chicago after spending a few very productive years at St Louis. Four year veterans Taitusi Lutui, Naufahu Tahi and Junior Siavii are also on the trading blocks. Pro Bowlers Kevin Mawae and Junior Seau have been around the league for a combined 35 years. Is this the end of the road for these two wily competitors? Time has been good to them but I'm guessing that they may be happy to finally move on to other meaningful projects in life.

Best of luck to the free agents and the rookies this week.

Francisco, Aaron RFA-Colts (SS, 6-2, 207)
Hunter, Wayne RFA-Jets (OT, 6-5, 303)
Keiaho, Freddy RFA-Colts (MLB, 5-11, 226)
Kemoeatu, Maake Released-Panthers (DT, 6-5, 345)
Lutui, Deuce RFA-Cardinals (OG, 6-4, 338
Manumaleuna, Brandon UFA-Chargers (TE, 6-2, 295)
Mawae, Kevin UFA-Titans (C, 6-4, 289)
Seau, Junior UFA-Patriots (LB, 6-3, 250)
Siavii, Junior RFA-Cowboys (DT, 6-5, 318)
Tahi, Naufahu RFA-Vikings (FB, 6-0, 254)
Tinoisamoa, Pisa UFA-Bears (OLB, 6-1, 230)

BEST WAYS TO AVOID DIVORCE

When news that Tawanna Iverson filed for divorce from her famous tattooed husband Alan Iverson today were you surprised? The soon-to-be ex-Mrs. Iverson stated that her marriage to the NBA-star is "irretrievably broken," five children and 8 1/2 years of marriage later.

I'm not an expert on divorce and no one is ever going to accuse me of being Dr. Phil (if anything I'm a close second to Jerry Springer when it comes to marital advice), but over the years there are a few things that have taught me about relationships. Things that Mr. Iverson might find useful as he mends his broken (I think its broken) heart.

1) Don't be gangsta - Screaming little girls will tell you anything to win your favor including telling you that being a thug is cool. Unfortunately when you're pushing 40 the gangsta life is not the right life, especially when you have five mouths to feed. Retire your hoodie and Chuck Taylors and surround yourself with some financial advisers - You're going to need them by the time Tawanna's done with you. Oh, and stop trying to be a rapper....please!

2) Karma is a beautiful thing (if you're living right) - Take it from a guy who has lived his life with a chip on his shoulder, you're going to get more chips and fewer friends than the guy who lived a humble life of compassion and kindness. I don't like dropping names but guys like Tim Duncan immediately come to mind.

3) Love your woman - She'll love you back, I guarantee it. Its that simple. Well, maybe not that simple but its a good starting point to ensuring a long lasting and memorable marriage.

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