While some athletes may use Twitter to connect with fans and offer up a bit of humor now and again, others use it to complain about their team, their limited playing time, and their gripes with head coaches. Larry Johnson pretty much lost his job with the Kansas City Chiefs because of what he wrote on his Twitter account page.

According to his Twitter page, Terrence Williams wishes Mr. Stern had called his name sooner.

Here’s a little advice for those “Twittering” athletes: Don’t use Twitter to complain, it’s going to get  back to the powers-that-be. Take NBA rookie Terrence Williams for example. Chosen eleventh in the 2009 NBA draft, Williams was selected by the New Jersey Nets. Apparently, the Louisville standout isn’t happy with his playing time or being part of a losing team.

According to SI.com, he “Tweeted” the following: “How would it be if Mr. Stern called my name 10 min earlier, #9 or 5 min later, #12 hmmmmmmmmm to bad I can’t live off what ifs.”

“Too” bad Williams doesn’t use spellcheck. Not only are we well aware that his grammar stinks now, we also know that his attitude stinks as well.  His teammates, coaches, and even Mr. Stern for that matter, know it stinks now, too.

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In the first seven games of the 2009 NFL season, Johnson has 132 carries for 358 yards. He also has 12 catches for 76 yards. His 2.7 yards per carry and his lack of a touchdown have been disappointing developments for the Chiefs — to say the least.

With Johnson watching the game when Kansas City returns to action in Week 9 after the bye week, who will fill in for him? The main candidate is Jamaal Charles. In a backup role, Charles has 23 carries for 116 yards — or an average of five yards per carry. He also has 14 receptions for 120 yards. However, due fumbles and mental mistakes, Charles has yet to become popular with the coaching staff.

Another option to fill in for Johnson is Kolby Smith. Though Smith has been on the PUP list all season, he’ll likely be activated for Week 9. Last season, Smith had 100 yards and one touchdown on 35 carries.

Larry Johnson Suspended - Possible Replacements (Image: Zuma Press)

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Who Will Fill in for Larry Johnson?

Larry Johnson to continue wearing that Chiefs helmet (Image: Newscom)

Perhaps one motivation for his change of heart is due to his legal trouble. Larry Johnson pled guilty last week for his involvement in two separate incidents in Kansas City involving nightclubs and women. In one incident he allegedly pushed a woman, while the other incident involved Johnson allegedly pushing a woman.

Considering that NFL Roger Goodell is likely to suspend Johnson and the fact that NFL teams likely won’t be flocking to an admitted woman abuser who has seen his numbers plummet in recent years, this latest idea by Johnson was a good one. His best hope to restore his standing in the NFL is to clean up his personal life and regain his footing as a star running back on the football field.

One thing is certain, Johnson should stay out of the night clubs.

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One source says he has been charged with two counts of disturbing the peace last week, and another couple counts of assault before that. The last two happened ” against a woman at two Kansas City-area clubs.”

If you or I had some problems whenever we entered a nightclub (and having someone accuse you of assault would constitute a “problem,”) wouldn’t you avoid nightclubs on your own for a while? You know, prove to the world that you can be a good boy by staying out of the very place that got you into trouble to begin with?

Apparently not in this case. So now curfews are part of a probation agreement. Should we write down “use common sense” in the next probation agreement, too?

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Larry Johnson: Stay Out of Night Clubs

Larry Johnson Pleads Guilty (Image: Newscom)

On the NFL football field, Johnson has been a disappointment the last two seasons after two fantastic years in 2005 and 2006. In those two campaigns, Johnson combined for 37 touchdowns and more than 3500 rushing yards. In the last two seasons, the 6-foot-1, 230 pound running back has only eight touchdowns and less than 1600 yards rushing.

According to the terms of his probation, Johnson will have to perform 40 hours of community service, attend anger management classes and won’t be allowed to visit night spots in the Kansas City area after 9:00 PM.

The NFL hasn’t announced whether Johnson will face further punishment after pleading guilty.

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