Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble (UPDATE — convicted)

[Steak Snabler]

Under investigation for "inappropriate touching" of students at the Michigan school where he had been working as a substitute teacher and volunteer strength & conditioning coach and is/was to be the football coach this fall:

http://bit.ly/IAguIM

No criminal charges have been filed against Curtis, who previously was the athletic director at NorthPointe Christian Schools in the Grand Rapids area from 2007 to 2009.

Curtis, who was scheduled to become the head football coach at Lakewood this fall, is being investigated for possible inappropriate touching involving four students. He has been suspended as a volunteer as the investigation continues, school officials said.

 

[LongTimeListener]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

Send Jim Gray in for the interview!

 

[Johnny Chase]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

Send Jim Gray in for the interview!

Post of the day

 

[YankeeFan]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

Send Jim Gray in for the interview!

Post of the day

Yeah, that was brilliant.

 

[Beaker]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

Wasn't Curtis really outspoken about his religion during his playing career?

 

[93Devil]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

I am guessing why he left North Pointe Christian is question #1.

 

[Baron Scicluna]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

Wasn't Curtis really outspoken about his religion during his playing career?

He was pretty religious, from what I remember. And he had a well-publicized tiff with Jeter (Hi Manky!) in '99 because during a brawl with the Yankees and Mariners, Jeter and A-Rod (then a Mariner) were joking around and Curtis took exception to it and argued with Jetes in the dugout.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/22/sports/baseball/22yankees.html?_r=1&ref=chadcurtis

 

[Boom_70]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

Wasn't Curtis really outspoken about his religion during his playing career?

Yea - in Clevland he pissed everyone off by turning off rap music in the club house.

 

[YankeeFan]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

Wasn't Curtis really outspoken about his religion during his playing career?

Yea - in Clevland he pissed everyone off by turning off rap music in the club house.

Yeah, but in his defense, rap music was much different then. It was all thug ****. Now, it's more about spending obscene amounts of money, partying, and having a ******* good time.

 

[imjustagirl]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

Yep, that's what I said.

 

[YankeeFan]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

Yep, that's what I said.

What?

I'm just saying, people shouldn't compare rap music of 2012 to the rap music of the elate '90's.

It was much more offensive back then, so I could see why Curtis might want it turned off. Now, it's much more of a celebration of a lifestyle. Sure, they still use some offensive language from time to time, but it's not about a thug lifestyle, or demeaning women, like it used to be.

If a player were to turn off rap music in a clubhouse now, it's likely because he's small minded, and doesn't understand it as the art form it is.

 

[Boom_70]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

Yep, that's what I said.

What?

I'm just saying, people shouldn't compare rap music of 2012 to the rap music of the elate '90's.

It was much more offensive back then, so I could see why Curtis might want it turned off. Now, it's much more of a celebration of a lifestyle. Sure, they still use some offensive language from time to time, but it's not about a thug lifestyle, or demeaning women, like it used to be.

If a player were to turn off rap music in a clubhouse now, it's likely because he's small minded, and doesn't understand it as the art form it is.

Well said YF. In 2012 Rap music is more inspirational
and probably a valuable addition to a clubhouse as a motivational tool.

 

[Beaker]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

Good lord, I apologize that my honest question caused more rap-bashing.

 

[Azrael]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble



More high-quality football character-building.

 

[Boom_70]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

Good lord, I apologize that my honest question caused more rap-bashing.

But you got an honest and complete answer to your question. Many of Curtis problems in clubhouse came as a result of rap music.

http://www.thesmokingjacket.com/humor/religious-athletes

 

[Steak Snabler]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

I remember Curtis more than anything else for the post-game snub of Jim Gray after Game 3 of the 1999 World Series (referenced by LTL above). Curtis tried to tie his actions into Gray's "ambush" interview with Pete Rose after the Team of the Century ceremony a few nights earlier, saying it was a team-wide decision not to talk to Gray. Turns out that wasn't true.

In other words, Chad Curtis is a douchebag ... and maybe a sex offender.

 

[Boom_70]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

Yep, that's what I said.

What?

I'm just saying, people shouldn't compare rap music of 2012 to the rap music of the elate '90's.

It was much more offensive back then, so I could see why Curtis might want it turned off. Now, it's much more of a celebration of a lifestyle. Sure, they still use some offensive language from time to time, but it's not about a thug lifestyle, or demeaning women, like it used to be.

If a player were to turn off rap music in a clubhouse now, it's likely because he's small minded, and doesn't understand it as the art form it is.

"**** that ***** she don't wanna dance"

 

[YankeeFan]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

"**** that ***** she don't wanna dance"

Nothing misogynistic or offensive in that lyric.

He's just expressing surprise at her unwillingness to join in the celebration of his wealth and lifestyle.

 

[Azrael]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble




Because there's no misogyny in rock and roll.

 

[YankeeFan]

Re: Former MLB outfielder Chad Curtis could be in major trouble

Because there's no misogyny in rock and roll.

Do we know what Curtis put on when he turned off the rap music? Or did he just leave the music off? Maybe for some quiet introspection?