More NFL updates! Reggie Bush is coming to Adrian Peterson’s defense, admitting he would discipline his daughter with a spanking. NIKE has given Adrian the axe and Greg Hardy is the newest player on the exempt list. Deets inside….
This has been one hell of a week for the NFL involving their players and domestic violence incidents. But one player is speaking up, defending Adrian Peterson’s parenting skills.
Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush has weighed in on the Adrian Peterson scandal. And he’s backing the Vikings running back, agreeing with his parenting skills, but notes he wouldn't take it to the point where bruises are left on the child.
In an interview on WFAN's "Boomer and Carton" show, Reggie admitted he would “harshly” discipline his one-year-old daughter Briseis Avagyan Bush (above) if it was needed. He said,
“I definitely will try to — will obviously not leave bruises or anything like that on her. But I definitely will discipline her harshly depending on what the situation is.”
He added,
"I was punished the same way. And I know a lot of my friends and a lot of the guys I played with, they were punished the same way, too. I got what we call whoopings."
When asked if he would use a “switch” (such as AP did), he said he would consider it.
“I would possibly consider it, depending on what she did.”
He then switched it up saying,“I said spanking. Spanking is different than a branch or a stick.” Hmph.
Reggie then took to his Twitter to clarify his statements tweeting:
Let's get one thing straight people, I believe in disciplining a child period! I believe in spanking a child (IF NEEDED) NOT beating them!
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) September 16, 2014
So for those of you who took my words and tried to twist them up there's your clarification!
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) September 16, 2014
My parents didn't call it Spankings though they called it Whoopins!
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) September 16, 2014
Yes…we got “whoopings” when we were little, but when it gets to the point where a 200+lb NFL player is whooping a child with a weapon, that’s a bit much.
In other Adrian Peterson news....
Sports apparel giant NIKE has decided to suspend their contract with Adrian Peterson, amid his legal proceedings, after being indicted on child endangerment charges. NIKE released a statement after suspending the endorsement contract with AP saying,
"Nike in no way condones child abuse or domestic violence of any kind and has shared our concerns with the NFL," company spokesman KeJuan Wilkins said in a statement. "We have suspended our contract with Adrian Peterson."
According to ESPN, the company pulled some of Peterson's Vikings jerseys out of some of its stores in Minneapolis on Tuesday. NOW…he will no longer receive checks from NIKE, along with Ray Rice.
And in other NFL news....
Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson’s actions have made the NFL one hot topic in the media recently. And now another NFL player is joining the fold.
On the heels of Adrian being placed on the exempt list, Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy has also been added to the exempt list until his pending domestic violence case is resolved.
The 2013 Pro Bowl selection appealed his guilty verdict after he was charged with assaulting and threatening his ex-girlfriend Nicole Holder. Remember he allegedly did these things over her short-lived relationship with Nelly?! Yea...
He’s scheduled to appear in court November 17th. In the meantime, he will sit on the exempt list and still be paid his full salary of $13.1 million (in weekly increments), much like Adrian. Had he been suspended he wouldn’t receive a dime, but since he agreed to be placed on the exempt list, he’s still getting paid.
Unlike Adrian, he’s allowed to be around the team, but can't participate in practice or play in any games.
Greg issued a statement regarding his situation saying,
"I understand that I need to step away from football right now and take care of this legal matter," Hardy said in a statement. "I am entitled to my day in court and that's where my focus should be. I am disappointed to leave my teammates and the Carolina Panthers organization during our season. My decision to take a leave of absence allows me to focus on my family until the legal process has run its course."
Sighs….really need these guys to get their ish together…STAT!
Photos: Getty/Reggie's IG
