Russell Wilson divorcing his wife Ashton

[insaniti]

Somebody you're with 5-6 years becomes entitled to half your earning potential for life when no kids involved? Yeah, that peggs the bullshit meter.

you're right, it is bullshit. but it's also reality in today's day and age, ESPECIALLY in the pro athlete/celebrity circles of life.

 

[SteelerAl]

Why was he in such a damn rush to get married in the first place? Pure ******* stupidity if you ask me. Don't get married until you're damn sure you've gotten all the partying and playing the field out of your system.

 

[Vader]

Why was he in such a damn rush to get married in the first place? Pure ******* stupidity if you ask me. Don't get married until you're damn sure you've gotten all the partying and playing the field out of your system.

This. I have very little respect for someone that is married for less than 2 years then gets divorced when they talk openly about their Christian faith. Wilson talks about his faith all the time and this just makes me wonder WTF type of person he really is underneath the cloak of religion.

 

[lefty]

This. I have very little respect for someone that is married for less than 2 years then gets divorced when they talk openly about their Christian faith. Wilson talks about his faith all the time and this just makes me wonder WTF type of person he really is underneath the cloak of religion.

Not to sound snarky, but don't Christians get divorced also? Faith aside, **** happens. Sometimes it just doesn't work out. Couples make that mistake pretty frequently. I seem to remember reading something a while back that stated 1 out of every 2 marriages end up in divorce. Regardless of faith, it happens.

 

[TMC]

Somebody you're with 5-6 years becomes entitled to half your earning potential for life when no kids involved? Yeah, that peggs the bullshit meter.

Jennifer Lopez married Chris Judd and was married 8-months. He was a backup dancer for her prior to the divorce. The settlement was for $14M. HE got $14M to divorce her.

When Madonna and Guy Ritchie split, he got between $70-95M in the settlement.

So, all you have to do is marry without a pre-nup and you are in.

 

[Spike]

Good move. Let her take half now..before the new contract. He IS smart.

that's what I was thinking

Just in time before he signs that big contract. He just saved about $20 million.

 

[Lmob0621]

that's what I was thinking

Just in time before he signs that big contract. He just saved about $20 million.

was thinking the same thing as well when i first heard the news... Its better to get alimony settled off of what he is currently making as the third highest paid QB on the roster.

 

[Vader]

Not to sound snarky, but don't Christians get divorced also? Faith aside, **** happens. Sometimes it just doesn't work out. Couples make that mistake pretty frequently. I seem to remember reading something a while back that stated 1 out of every 2 marriages end up in divorce. Regardless of faith, it happens.

Practice what you preach. Yes, Christians get divorces. But they also do everything else that non-Christians do. Tebow does this and I guarantee you, people on here and elsewhere are going ape **** over it. Why should Wilson be any different? I also don't believe he took his marriage vows very seriously. Married less than 2 years? Yes, **** happens but 2 years? WTF did she do? Sounds like he dumped her because he wanted to play the field some more. Hardly a Christian thing to do.

 

[Ironcitysteelers]

Women, this is what happens when you stop given head. If more men had money.....well you know

 

[slashsteel]

the horse?

yes his woman

 

[lefty]

Practice what you preach. Yes, Christians get divorces. But they also do everything else that non-Christians do. Tebow does this and I guarantee you, people on here and elsewhere are going ape **** over it. Why should Wilson be any different? I also don't believe he took his marriage vows very seriously. Married less than 2 years? Yes, **** happens but 2 years? WTF did she do? Sounds like he dumped her because he wanted to play the field some more. Hardly a Christian thing to do.

I know acouple. That went all out and spent a small fortune on their wedding only to be divorced 6 months later. They were young, early 20's I believe. Did they make a mistake? Probably. But that does not mean they should be judged and demonized by anyone because of their faith and mistake in judgement on both their parts. We are human and do make wrong decisions and make mistakes quite frequently. Also people get divorces for a multitude of reasons. How anyone can have issue with someones private life without knowing anything about them other than he's a Christian is probably not the best approach.

 

[Vader]

I know acouple. That went all out and spent a small fortune on their wedding only to be divorced 6 months later. They were young, early 20's I believe. Did they make a mistake? Probably. But that does not mean they should be judged and demonized by anyone because of their faith and mistake in judgement on both their parts. We are human and do make wrong decisions and make mistakes quite frequently. Also people get divorces for a multitude of reasons. How anyone can have issue with someones private life without knowing anything about them other than he's a Christian is probably not the best approach.

How have I demonized anyone? Everybody makes judgments. You made a judgment that it was ok and it doesn't bother you. Why are you judging me for having a different opinion? I think people that come out in public and make faith a key issue of their persona need to practice what they preach.

 

[skialta]

I'm baffled at this comment too...

rock said that in one of his stand up specials

 

[skialta]

I bet you my signature that his next girl is not white. Most likely will be a curvy latina- which seem to be all the rage nowadays

yeah...there are lots of those to choose from in seattle

 

[lefty]

How have I demonized anyone? Everybody makes judgments. You made a judgment that it was ok and it doesn't bother you. Why are you judging me for having a different opinion? I think people that come out in public and make faith a key issue of their persona need to practice what they preach.

Maybe I misunderstood your quote about people here and elsewhere going apeshit. If so, apologies. It really is no ones business but their own to deal with and move on from. No one knows what happens behind closed doors. I can't speak from experience since I have never gone thru divorce. But what I do know, being married for 22 yrs now, is that it's constant work from both parties for a marriage to survive. Not everyone is willing or able to handle such a union.

 

[south dakota STEEL]

24 years of marriage here.

Have known TONS of people/friends who have divorced. Some because they married early. Most because their children have grown or are gone.

I'm guessing that Wilson was young and the honkie showed him her taint and he lost control.

 

[Vader]

Maybe I misunderstood your quote about people here and elsewhere going apeshit. If so, apologies. It really is no ones business but their own to deal with and move on from. No one knows what happens behind closed doors. I can't speak from experience since I have never gone thru divorce. But what I do know, being married for 22 yrs now, is that it's constant work from both parties for a marriage to survive. Not everyone is willing or able to handle such a union.

Totally agree. No bigee

 

[tapeANaspirin2it]

rock said that in one of his stand up specials

Yeah, I thought me starting by saying I was paraphrasing Chris Rock would have solved the mystery but it guess not.

Rock's joke was actually about Sidney Poitier. He said he was living every black actor's dream. He had an Oscar and a white girl.

 

[skialta]

24 years of marriage here.

Have known TONS of people/friends who have divorced. Some because they married early. Most because their children have grown or are gone.

I'm guessing that Wilson was young and the honkie showed him her taint and he lost control.

personally...i'd venture to say that as the star quarterback of the big 10 champs in wisconsin of all places-
he's seen more than his share of "honkie" taint"
pretty sure it's honkey
ijs

 

[bermudasteel]

Yeah, I thought me starting by saying I was paraphrasing Chris Rock would have solved the mystery but it guess not.

Rock's joke was actually about Sidney Poitier. He said he was living every black actor's dream. He had an Oscar and a white girl.

Ahhhh....I see now...


Hey, ain't I married to a white girl???

 

[Bigappleyinzer]

Women, this is what happens when you stop given head. If more men had money.....well you know

Cot damn, what happened to the +reputation?

Gospel.

 

[Bigappleyinzer]

yeah...there are lots of those to choose from in seattle

Lets not be naive. These young single dudes are not staying in Seattle, Pittsburgh, Greenbay, etc. once the offseason rolls by.

Those with the $$ fame and opportunities will be heading to LA/Miami/NYC wherever to be 'serviced' by females who look like:

Also, lets be honest- Wilson his 10.5" hands... the brotha probably wanted to grab on to a lil bit more 'junk' than what his ex provided

 

[skialta]

better do better than those 4 dude

 

[Confluence]

Ahhhh....I see now...


Hey, ain't I married to a white girl???

why does it matter who you are married to?