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This is sad, man.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3382968

Monday, May 5, 2008
Steelers RB Mendenhall reportedly robbed at gunpoint

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ESPN.com news services

Another famous Chicago athlete was victimized early Monday morning.

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft choice Rashard Mendenhall was robbed at gunpoint while walking along the city's lakefront, according to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times.

The former Illinois running back was with another companion along the South Side walkway when he was robbed of his wallet, phone and cash, sources familiar with the investigation told the newspaper.

"It was obviously a scary moment," his Mike McCartney said, according to the Sun-Times. "But he is fine. He is doing great. He said he doesn't have anything that is worth his life."

Reports said the two alleged perpetrators wore black hoodies and ski masks.

Last year, both New York Knicks center Eddy Curry and then Miami Heat forward Antoine Walker were robbed at gunpoint in their homes.

Mendenhall was taken with the 23rd pick in the first round by Pittsburgh after he set University of Illinois single-season records for rushing yards, touchdowns and points.

Mendenhall played for Niles West High School and is from Skokie, Ill.

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Thats why sometimes when you leave home...you really have to LEAVE home.

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Thats why sometimes when you leave home...you really have to LEAVE home.

???? Huh? He was walking along Lakeshore...this could happen to him in Pittsburgh too. That's why you hear about a lot of these guys arming themselves. So often we ask..."Why do they carry weapons"? Now we know why.

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You're right. my point is invalid.

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EekerDAYUM!Eeker This is tragic! But I am glad he didn't get hurt.

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THIS IS TRAGIC

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EekerDAYUM!Eeker This is tragic! But I am glad he didn't get hurt.



I'm glad he's ok too,Punchy. That's a future star for our Steelers. Thumb Up

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Thats why sometimes when you leave home...you really have to LEAVE home.


1. Mendenhall is not from Chicago. He is from Skokie. An upscale suburb 25 minutes outside of Chicago.

2. What the heck was he doing near the lakefront at 2 a.m.?
 
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EekerDAYUM!Eeker This is tragic! But I am glad he didn't get hurt.


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Thats why sometimes when you leave home...you really have to LEAVE home.


1. Mendenhall is not from Chicago. He is from Skokie. An upscale suburb 25 minutes outside of Chicago.

2. What the heck was he doing near the lakefront at 2 a.m.?


He was probably gettin' his freak on! Laugh You know how women find a man attractive all of a sudden when he's on the verge of signing a multi-million dollar deal! Laugh

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