Jay Mariotti does not observe the 5-second rule

March 1st, 2007 | Posted by PostmanR

Because it’s teetering very close to 4 a.m. right now and I doubt I’m going to be up at a reasonable hour tomorrow morning, it’s the perfect time to have some fun with Jay Mariotti!

From the USA Today via where else but here:

Tony Reali, host of ESPN’s Around the Horn, showed what he jokingly called Matta’s “drop and pop” repeatedly Monday. Panelist Jay Mariotti of the Chicago Sun-Times speculated it would hurt recruiting efforts. “Moms and dads, do you want your kids playing for that guy?” he asked.

Now, there’s somewhat of a chance this was taken a bit out of context. I mean, I don’t watch Around the Horn, so I’m not really sure. Perhaps he said it in a bit joking manner.

But then I think about it for a second, and it’s Jay Mariotti. And I’m pretty sure he meant what he said. And, I tooootally agree. Because if there’s one thing I’m not going to stand for as a parent guiding my child through a recruiting process, it’s a coach pulling a stunt like this.

*borat* NOT! */borat*

Sadly, nothing on this from Jay the Joke yet. In due time.