Rodney Morris' Tainted Past
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I disagree, his past is fair game, and part of the public record. If he was a child molester I would want to know if he was living in my neighborhood (even after he "did his time"). I would want to see how he did on the street for several years before pronouncing him squeaky clean. Any way, I think he himself discussed it in depth in one of the mags (but I wasn't interested enough in the story to remember it - I don't remember it being anything of earth shaking interest).Troy said:
Troy said:
Troy,
Normally, I would agree with you.
There has been so much public reference to his prison time that I think it's ridiculous to hide the facts and hope the discussion goes away. It is also public knowledge that Rodney is now very religious.
I do not think of Rodney as a criminal. I was arrested as a young man and I'm sure a lot of us have had our moments where if we weren't, we should have been.
The best way to combat these sort of issues is to confront them.
Chris
markcobb1972
Banned
The only thing i can see him getting sentenced for is being a knit
I'll tell everybody here right now, the full story. One time and one time only! Without other's names because it doesn't matter who they are. Rodney and I, along with several others were indicted for "conspiracy to possess and distribute methamphetamines." Rodney was also charged with some form of tax evasion and I was charged with money laundering. The details of these charges are not important because Rodney and I both have done our time. We were indicted in several states and thats why it was a federal crime. The charges were ridiculous because of a select few in the case couldn't keep their mouths shut and even made it out to be more than what it was to save their own asses. I can only speak for myself here because I know what I did and I was guilty, I accepted responsibility, and I did my time. Neither of us were guilty of everything that we had to plead guilty to but that's the way this fine government works, guilty to one charge, guilty of all. I received 90 months and I believe Rodney got 60, which was then reduced on a technicality, but to what, I'm not sure. We saw each other 1 time after being sentenced in November 98 and that was on Con Air, which is the federal plane that transports inmates across country. He was going to Oregon, I was on my way to Phoenix. I spoke to Rodney several times after he was released and I was still in and he was struggling but very happy to be out. He was very supportive for me and told me to just keep my head up and my day will come. He has gone on to pick up his career where he left off, being able to travel, play tournaments and such, where as for me, I am stuck here in Arizona for 4 more years without permission to leave the state. So, there you have it, end of story.TATE said:
Yup, part of the public record. So what ? That's no reason to continue to drag it out, IMO. If he wants to that's another thing. And, in reference to being a child molester, IF is the key word and absolutely inappropriate in this context.
Trot
Trot
Williebetmore said:
Purdman
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Rude Dog, sorry about you predictiment. If we all got caught for all the bull shit we did, we would all be in your shoes. I could have got 40 a few hundred times. Luckey I guess. I hope everything works out for both of you. This too will pass. If I am ever out your way, we will shoot some.Rude Dog said:
Best Wishes, Don P.
Gabber
Banned
What is this??????
What has this got to do with pool?
As far as I am concerned, RM is a great player and conducts himself as a pro everytime I have seen him play. Give the guy a break.
This kind of trashing has no place on this board and the HousePro should delete it.
Gabber
TATE said:
What has this got to do with pool?
As far as I am concerned, RM is a great player and conducts himself as a pro everytime I have seen him play. Give the guy a break.
This kind of trashing has no place on this board and the HousePro should delete it.
Gabber
Since you can't spell nit, maybe you don't know what it is. Rodney matches up tough, but bets it up pretty good. He has been through No. Calif. a few times and played top players for serious money when I was still around the Bay Area. I always thought a nit was someone who would not bet. Maybe you have a different idea what a nit is. JRHmarkcobb1972 said:
What has this got to do with pool?Gabber said:What has this got to do with pool?
As far as I am concerned, RM is a great player and conducts himself as a pro everytime I have seen him play. Give the guy a break.
This kind of trashing has no place on this board and the HousePro should delete it.
Gabber
RODNEY IS A POOL PLAYER. (Pool player - Pool forum) See the connection?
Like it or not, the lives of famous people will always be interesting to us little people.
Who's trashing him?
The guy was just asking.
And shut up! Dont ask Mike to delete every message that doesn't ask how to clean a shaft AGAIN!!!
FWIW I am pretty sure Mr. Morris has steadfastly proclaimed his innocence in this matter.
We all make mistakes. He seems like a good guy.
We all make mistakes. He seems like a good guy.
Gabber
Banned
Pathetic
BazookaJoe wrote,
"What has this got to do with pool?
RODNEY IS A POOL PLAYER. (Pool player - Pool forum) See the connection?"
No I dont.I dont see what his past prison record has anything to do with him AS a pool player.
Like it or not, the lives of famous people will always be interesting to us little people. How sad.
All I,m saying is, the guy has done his time and has paid his debt to society. Let him be a pool player and not an ex-con.
Gabber
BazookaJoe wrote,
"What has this got to do with pool?
RODNEY IS A POOL PLAYER. (Pool player - Pool forum) See the connection?"
No I dont.I dont see what his past prison record has anything to do with him AS a pool player.
Like it or not, the lives of famous people will always be interesting to us little people. How sad.
All I,m saying is, the guy has done his time and has paid his debt to society. Let him be a pool player and not an ex-con.
Gabber
Earl Strickland's temper and general bad attitude has nothing to do with his game either. I'm sure you'll find that to be mentioned quite often in forums like these.Gabber said:
Nothing but respect for Morris here.
Great player with a good attitude.
Sad? We base our opinions on people by their past actions.
If he had been a rapist or child molestor, I'm sure I wouldn't cheer him on. No matter how good his game was.
I don't think it is a point to be brought up often, but if someone asks why he went to prison, it's better the FACTS are presented rather than cranking out the rumors. Thanks Dog.
I don't think TATE was trying to offend or embarass Morris.
$0.02
Rude Dog said:
Thanks for the info RD. More interesting would be some info on how Rodney got as good as he is. My instructor (former top road player) says right now Rodney and Francisco are the top players in a long match (where the break is even more important, and the ability to consistently make the really tough offensive shots is paramount). How did you match up with Rodney??
When people allude to something like, "Rodney has done time" and don't say what happened, people imagine the worst. Sounds like he made a mistake, did his time and it should be over. People should not be making those kind of comments, in my opinion. It's over and let's move on. I've seen Rodney play in person and he seems like a real nice guy and a top-notch player. The mere fact that he seems like a nice guy is all credentials he needs as far as I'm concerned. The fact that he's a damn good pool player makes me interested in watching him every chance I get.
The Purdman is right, many of us have done things that we could have been locked up for had we gotten caught and I know that I am damn lucky!! Beyond that, I think it's good to get this all out in the open so the story is straight and people aren't imagining the worst. Thanks Rudedog for telling it like it is.
The Purdman is right, many of us have done things that we could have been locked up for had we gotten caught and I know that I am damn lucky!! Beyond that, I think it's good to get this all out in the open so the story is straight and people aren't imagining the worst. Thanks Rudedog for telling it like it is.