Eagles employee spits on Dallas star

DEHog · Post by **DEHog** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:43 am

[quote]Apparently, Terrell Owens isn’t the only person to have disgraced the Dallas Cowboys’ star.

Dave Spadaro, editor of philadelphiaeagles.com and an employee of the Eagles, videotaped his spitting on the centerfield star at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday before the Eagles played the Cowboys. The video was posted on the Web site, but was taken down sometime today.

Dallas media outlets picked up on the video and one – 105.3 “The Fan” -- posted it on its Web site. http://www.1053thefan.com/pages/5179902.php.

“I did it all in fun and I’ve done it before with other teams in the spirit of the rivalry,” Spadaro said tonight. “It’s something I’ve been asked to do by Eagles fans. If I did something to offend somebody, I regret it. I meant no disrespect to the Cowboys organization or to their fans. They have a beautiful stadium and a marvelous organization.”

In the clip, Spadaro -- who is not visible -- pans inside the new $1.5 billion stadium and down to the iconic star.

“Nobody’s looking as I’m standing on the star,” he said on the video.

Spadaro then spits on the painted star.

“There you go, fellas” he said. “Spit on that star. I could do more. You know, Dallas kind of deserves a second one. Nobody looks.”

And Spadaro spit again.

A text message left with an Eagles spokesman was not responded to tonight.

Spadaro has been affiliated with the Eagles for approximately a decade. He authors an online column, hosts a show on the Web Site and is a visible presence in the media. Before coming to the team he worked for the Daily Local in West Chester and ran Eagles Digest.

Owens once celebrated a touchdown by running midfield and slamming the football on the star before a Dallas player knocked him down. The wide receiver was with San Francisco then, a few years before he signed with the Eagles.

UPDATE: There's now an "Open letter of apology to the Cowboys" from Spadaro posted on PhiladelphiaEagles.com. In it, Spadaro says. "It was not my intention to insult the Cowboys. It was my intention to enjoy the spirit of a great sports rivalry, and I clearly went over the line and acted unprofessionally."

It goes on: "I admit I get carried away with my love of the Philadelphia Eagles, and if this is a crime, I am clearly guilty. ... Again, I apologize to those whom I have offended by my actions

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:38 am

Not sure why this is a big deal. Really. I'm sure the only people who will have a problem with this is Cowboy's fans.

langleyparkjoe · Post by **langleyparkjoe** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:30 pm

frankcal20 wrote:Not sure why this is a big deal. Really. I'm sure the only people who will have a problem with this is Cowboy's fans.

Pretty much Frank. I say spit on it.. I'm all for it!

cleg · Post by **cleg** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:21 pm

I actually know this person, his kids are close in age to mine. Let me tell you - he is an ass, pure and simple a moron of the first degree.

BeeGee · Post by **BeeGee** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:35 pm

Doesn't offend me, it's just spit on the field. If anything it'd motivate me. If we beat the Pigeons on Saturday, we should send this guy a Cowboys spit cup. It's a rivalry and the guy hates the Cowboys. What should he do, kiss it? Play ball.

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:02 pm

cleg wrote:I actually know this person, his kids are close in age to mine. Let me tell you - he is an ass, pure and simple a moron of the first degree.

Then, does the way he's grovelling now give you some satisfaction?

But, as has been shared here already... "So what????" It's a stupid star painted on a stupid field. Big deal.

cleg · Post by **cleg** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:02 pm

Countertrey wrote:
cleg wrote:I actually know this person, his kids are close in age to mine. Let me tell you - he is an ass, pure and simple a moron of the first degree.

Then, the way he's grovelling now should thrill you no end.

No, it makes me respect him even less, if that is possible. Just say sorry and be done with it.

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:07 pm

Darn...you're fast!

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:01 am

Countertrey wrote:Darn...you're fast!

That's what she said.

Ddub · Post by **Ddub** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:46 am

Big deal. Guy probably had a few drinks. It's just spit; it's not like he pissed on it.

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:50 am

Ddub wrote:Big deal. Guy probably had a few drinks. It's just spit; it's not like he pissed on it.

He probably did ... but he did not record it.

I think fans of both teams Philthy and Pukes should go amd smell it to find out.

Ddub · Post by **Ddub** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:15 am

Redskin in Canada wrote:
Ddub wrote:Big deal. Guy probably had a few drinks. It's just spit; it's not like he pissed on it.
He probably did ... but he did not record it.

I think fans of both teams Philthy and Pukes should go amd smell it to find out.

Well I don't think the smell would be there anymore. Plus it probably would've left a gold stain.

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:18 am

Ddub wrote:
Redskin in Canada wrote:
Ddub wrote:Big deal. Guy probably had a few drinks. It's just spit; it's not like he pissed on it.
He probably did ... but he did not record it.

I think fans of both teams Philthy and Pukes should go amd smell it to find out.

Well I don't think the smell would be there anymore. Plus it probably would've left a gold stain.

Not gold... sulfur.
fart:

Ddub · Post by **Ddub** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:51 pm

Countertrey wrote:
Ddub wrote:
Redskin in Canada wrote:
Ddub wrote:Big deal. Guy probably had a few drinks. It's just spit; it's not like he pissed on it.
He probably did ... but he did not record it.

I think fans of both teams Philthy and Pukes should go amd smell it to find out.

Well I don't think the smell would be there anymore. Plus it probably would've left a gold stain.

Not gold... sulfur.

lulz

BeeGee · Post by **BeeGee** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 2:38 am

He can spit all the way into the offseason now.