November 9, 200718 yr Imagine if your grandmother died and your boss said you can go to the funeral, but it will cost 1/17th of your annual salary. That's what the Vikings did to Troy Williamson. LINK
November 9, 200718 yr Author In case you're wondering, that's $2,352 if you made $40,000 a year. It's $1,470 if you make $25,000 a year. It's $3,529 if you make $60,000 a year.
November 9, 200718 yr I'd punch Childress right in the mouth for publicly questioning me and my commitment by saying two other players returned for the game. Cheap shot.
November 9, 200718 yr Many companies do not have bereavement pay but allow you to use sick or vacation time if available so this is not an unusual case, just high profile. I admire him for taking care of family first. I also would not work for someone who treated me this way.
November 9, 200718 yr I wonder if he'll have to bring the little obituary card from the funeral home back to practice as proof that he really went?
November 9, 200718 yr I wonder what they'd have done if the player in question had been named Adrian Peterson.
November 9, 200718 yr They made a good point on 1st & 10.....Would they have done the same if it were Childress who had to miss time?
November 9, 200718 yr It's interesting that Childress would use Reggie Wayne of the Colts as an example of a player who returned to play shortly after a family member's death. Anyone that has read Tony Dungy's new book would know that both Dungy and Colts owner Mr. Irsay would have told Reggie Wayne to have taken as much time as he possbily needs. Coach Dungy also stresses to his players that their family comes first and foremost.
November 9, 200718 yr It's interesting that Childress would use Reggie Wayne of the Colts as an example of a player who returned to play shortly after a family member's death. Anyone that has read Tony Dungy's new book would know that both Dungy and Colts owner Mr. Irsay would have told Reggie Wayne to have taken as much time as he possbily needs. Coach Dungy also stresses to his players that their family comes first and foremost. Tony Dungy is a class act. Period. And, the only reason why I could stomach the Colts winning the Super Bowl...:lol: Seriously, I don't know why, but I just can't seem to cheer for Peyton Manning. I don't hate him...I actually like him alright and thoroughly enjoy watching him play, because he's so good at what he does, but I just can't seem to cheer for him. I also really like Harrison, Wayne and Addai...it's weird. Anyway, my point was Tony Dungy...everything I hear about him just makes me like him more. He seems like as high character an individual as you'll find in the NFL...I'm going to get his book at some point...maybe for Christmas.
November 9, 200718 yr Minnesota is my favorite team. However, this makes me sick towards Childress. I am not a big fan of his anyways.
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