Re: Maddox's family gets abused Maddox's family subjected to abuse after loss Story Tools: Print Email Associated Press Posted: 1 hour ago PITTSBURGH (AP) - Tommy Maddox's family has been subjected to abuse since his poor performance in the Pittsburgh Steelers' 23-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, his agent told a newspaper."Having your kids deal with it at school and on the bus is a very, very tough deal," Vann McElroy, the backup quarterback's agent, told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.Some fans have tossed objects into the yard of Maddox's suburban home, and his wife has been driving the couple's two grade-school aged children to school to shield them from abuse.Maddox threw three interceptions, including one returned for a 41-yard touchdown in overtime, in the loss.Maddox politely declined to be interviewed on the subject, saying the abuse has come from "just a few people.""I just want it to go away, that's all. Just want it to go away," Maddox said.Maddox came off the bench to replace Kordell Stewart in the 2002 season, guided the team to the playoffs and became a cult hero nicknamed "Tommy Gun" by Pittsburgh fans. He began last season as a starter, but lost his job to No. 1 draft pick Ben Roethlisberger after an early season elbow injury.Maddox's start Sunday was his first since last season's finale against the Buffalo Bills - played after the Steelers already had won home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Roethlisberger was shelved because of a hyperextended knee and bone bruise, but is scheduled to start this Sunday in Cincinnati."Tommy certainly appreciates the Rooneys (the family that owns the Steelers) believing in him," McElroy said. "But when this stuff comes into it, it's really tough. It's one thing to get booed, but when you take it beyond the field, that's when it can be too much, especially for a guy who's done some great things during his time in Pittsburgh."McElroy didn't immediately return calls from The Associated Press on Thursda Wow, Steelers fans must hate him.
Re: Maddox's family gets abused Thats actually rediculous, I feel really bad for him. Not much more you can say then that.
Re: Maddox's family gets abused It's really unbelievable what some people will do over sports. I mean, if you're going to boo him, that's fine. But when you put him and his family in danger that's ridiculous. I know football is a big sport, but when it comes to things like arguably putting peoples lives in danger, it's just plain stupid.
Re: Maddox's family gets abused its wrong for anyone to get abused for anything at all. There is no excuse, it should've NEVER happened.
Re: Maddox's family gets abused There not dumb but CRAZY, you might see a nerd with big, square glasses doing it to them because it messed up his fantasy leagues.
Re: Maddox's family gets abused <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (sUpEr21cHaRgEd @ Oct 20 2005, 05:08 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Steeler Fans Are Dumb.</div> All fans do things like this when there team loses a big game. The most recent: Chicago Cubs fans doing it to that kid who stole the ball from Moises Alou two years ago. They sent death threats to him and he's still living in hiding.
Re: Maddox's family gets abused LMAO that was funny, that Cubs thing.But how can they blame the backup QB for not playing well? He's the backup!
Re: Maddox's family gets abused <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (War Ensemble @ Oct 21 2005, 05:21 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>What about Billy Volek, he's a backup and he played well.</div>Correct me if I'm wrong, but he didn't get abused..?
Re: Maddox's family gets abused <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Blayq Owns You @ Oct 20 2005, 06:59 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>LMAO that was funny, that Cubs thing.But how can they blame the backup QB for not playing well? He's the backup!</div> Yeah well sickvick7, do you see anywhere in that quote anything about abusement? I don't see anything. Also he said that there are good backup qbs.
Re: Maddox's family gets abused <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JHair @ Oct 20 2005, 01:43 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Thats actually rediculous, I feel really bad for him. Not much more you can say then that.</div> I agree, that's simply horrible.
Re: Maddox's family gets abused <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (War Ensemble @ Oct 21 2005, 10:13 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Blayq Owns You @ Oct 20 2005, 06:59 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> LMAO that was funny, that Cubs thing.But how can they blame the backup QB for not playing well? He's the backup!</div>Yeah well sickvick7, do you see anywhere in that quote anything about abusement? I don't see anything. Also he said that there are good backup qbs. </div> I was just curious, don't jump down my throat. I didn't read every post in the whole entire topic. You were right he did say that. I am sorry.
Re: Maddox's family gets abused Any player who has made it to the NFL has immense skill. You ask a guy to come off the bench and replace a guy like Rothesburger, not playing at all in a long time, you are asking alot of him. Anyone who takes the game that seriously should rethink their sorry lives and contimplate suicide.
