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Ted Johnson calls Vince Wilfork's wife "ugliest he's ever seen"

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BOSTON (CBS) — There are certain things that should always be off limits for conversations, especially in public forums, and former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson is learning that today.

Johnson, now a sports radio host in Houston, was participating in a segment called “None Of Your Business.” Johnson was asked by a caller to say which of his former teammates had the “ugliest spouse.” The website Houston Media Watch captured the audio and posted the segment online.

“Oh, my gosh. All right, you know what? I got it. Yeah, I got it. This is a big, big man,” Johnson said. “He won’t hear this — Vince Wilfork.”

Well, Johnson’s presumption proved true, but only temporarily, as the audio clip made its way around Twitter on Friday morning. And apparently, Wilfork caught wind of the comments, because he tweeted out a warning shot.

“Let me apologize to my fans in advance of whatever I may say today,” Wilfork tweeted, “but I do not play when it comes to my family.”

Wilfork’s previous tweet was directed at @TedJ52, Johnson’s Twitter account, according to his bio on the Sports Radio 610 site.

“[You're] barking up the wrong tree,” Wilfork wrote to Johnson. “I hear and see everything [expletive].”
Later, Wilfork posted a note he wrote on his iPhone to Twitter and directed it at Johnson. It read (edited for clarity):

“Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but it is [messed] up when an ex-teammate that I actually looked up to and enjoyed playing with takes shots at my wife for whatever reasons. I love my wife and my family. She is my everything. I don’t care when this was said — no one should cross that line. The line has been crossed so it is what it is. All I wanna say is [expletive] you! You don’t want to [expletive] with me or my family. Take shots at me all day but not them. I have a great family life and [am] blessed to have them.”

Johnson tweeted out an apology later Friday morning.

“I just made a huge error in judgement and want to apologize to Vince and his wife for comments I made earlier today on a Houston radio show,” @TedJ52 tweeted. “Vince and his family are outstanding people who I have admired since they arrived in [New England]. I learned a big lesson today and feel terrible.”

Wilfork and Johnson were teammates in 2004, when Wilfork was a rookie and Johnson was in his final season in the NFL.

Wilfork met his wife, Bianca, when he was a freshman at the University of Miami.
 
I was listening when he said that. I love that segment.

Re: Bianca wilfork....she's not my type, but when it comes to ex teammates and people you deal/dealt with, you can choose your words more carefully.
 
I should probably keep my keyboard silent, but I would like to go on a little mini rant here:

:rant:
Why do guys think it is ok to trash a women based on her looks? I read the posts from males I have met in person who are not in the least bit attractive who feel the need to insult to looks of a woman in a picture. I usually laugh and shake my head, these guys say the wouldn't hit it, when the reality is they wouldn't stand a chance in hell of "hitting it."

If women were as shallow as men who do this crap, and only graded men on looks, not many males would make it to the alter.

Why would that jerk ask the question and why would Johnson answer it?

:rant:
 
Too many people don't know the difference between humor and cruelty. If you don't like to be called little, white boy, the N word, or fat b****, then don't think it's OK to do the rest. If you don't care about somebody else's feelings, then you are the moron who deserves no respect....AND DONT' LAUGH when some moron is entertaining you. You'll deserve it when you're the next victim.

I wouldn't expect this guy to do anymore than apologize, which he already did, but he should know that his apology does not even come close to making up for the damage. I hope most people turned off the radio when this crap was airing.
 
GlassHalfFull said:
Why would that jerk ask the question and why would Johnson answer it?

:rant:
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The object of the game is to ask questions that the host don't want to answer in hopes that they'll say "none of your business" and you win a prize.

They do this segment every Friday, and Teddy has participated a few times. He seems like a good guy overall that made a mistake here.
 
GlassHalfFull said:
I should probably keep my keyboard silent, but I would like to go on a little mini rant here:

:rant:
Why do guys think it is ok to trash a women based on her looks? I read the posts from males I have met in person who are not in the least bit attractive who feel the need to insult to looks of a woman in a picture. I usually laugh and shake my head, these guys say the wouldn't hit it, when the reality is they wouldn't stand a chance in hell of "hitting it."

If women were as shallow as men who do this crap, and only graded men on looks, not many males would make it to the alter.

Why would that jerk ask the question and why would Johnson answer it?

:rant:
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I get your point when it gets insulting, which might be somewhat of a matter of opinion. Guys are practically born addicted to the looks of "hot" women, though. It's tough not to look....and then it's easy to stick your foot in your mouth. I believe a married man should try really hard to keep even his eyes off of other women, but that is easy for me to say when I am sadly not married.
 
HJam72 said:
I get your point when it gets insulting, which might be somewhat of a matter of opinion. Guys are practically born addicted to the looks of "hot" women, though. It's tough not to look....and then it's easy to stick your foot in your mouth. I believe a married man should try really hard to keep even his eyes off of other women, but that is easy for me to say when I am sadly not married.
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It's an observation. You have eyes, you see things.

Doesn't mean you have to do inappropriate things, but I can't help it if I see an attractive woman. :shades:

Getting married doesn't make you blind.
 
I do want to say that I have not even looked to see what this woman looks like, so....I think I'll keep it that way, since I had to show what a pig I am. :devilpig:
 
I think the statement "I have meet plenty of men with ugly wives, but i never meet a man with a wife that is ugly" applies here.

Johnson is over 25 he should know better than the get set-up with a frat boy like question of that manner. Nothing ever good comes from calling somebody you had/have a relationship wife ugly. You are going to at best wear a cussing out if not full out ass whipping. You are not bleeping her, so why do you care anyway.
 
If you wanna be happy
For the rest of your life,
Never make a pretty woman your wife,
So from my personal point of view,
Get an ugly girl to marry you.

A pretty woman makes her husband look small
And very often causes his downfall.
As soon as he marries her
Then she starts to do
The things that will break his heart.
But if you make an ugly woman your wife,
You'll be happy for the rest of your life,
An ugly woman cooks her meals on time,
She'll always give you peace of mind.

Don't let your friends say
You have no taste,
Go ahead and marry anyway,
Though her face is ugly,
Her eyes don't match,
Take it from me she's a better catch.

Say man.
Hey baby.
Saw your wife the other day.
Yeah?
Yeah, she's ugly.
Yeah, she's ugly but she sure can cook.
Yeah?. Okay.

Jimmy Soul - If You Want To Be Happy :turtle:
 
Doesn't matter to me besides Vince ain't exactly Denzel Washington .


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People here are well within their boundaries to speak on her looks. Personally its not something I can ever remember doing as far as speaking on a player's wife being ugly. Just not my thing, but to each his own.

But Johnson lives by a different code because this is a guy he played with. There are just certain places you don't go. He can say all he wants about any of his teammates, but leave wives and kids out of it. Just lost a lot of respect for the guy. And to be that stupid to think that it wouldn't get back to Wilfork makes me question his intelligence overall. Does he not know what year it is?
 
Texn4life said:
People here are well within their boundaries to speak on her looks. Personally its not something I can ever remember doing as far as speaking on a player's wife being ugly. Just not my thing, but to each his own.

But Johnson lives by a different code because this is a guy he played with. There are just certain places you don't go. He can say all he wants about any of his teammates, but leave wives and kids out of it. Just lost a lot of respect for the guy. And to be that stupid to think that it wouldn't get back to Wilfork makes me question his intelligence overall. Does he not know what year it is?
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I think Ted will learn an important lesson here . :wadepalm:
 
All I know is I'd love to have Vince, his wife, and kids in Houston this season if it were possible. Bring on the whole Wilfork family!
 
Ugly? Really? She looks just fine to me. If anything... she looks like she has some spunk in her.

Wilfork said some really impressive things about his wife in response to this. I have to commend him and his obvious affection for her. Mad respect to men being stand up men.
 
GlassHalfFull said:
I should probably keep my keyboard silent, but I would like to go on a little mini rant here:

:rant:
Why do guys think it is ok to trash a women based on her looks? I read the posts from males I have met in person who are not in the least bit attractive who feel the need to insult to looks of a woman in a picture. I usually laugh and shake my head, these guys say the wouldn't hit it, when the reality is they wouldn't stand a chance in hell of "hitting it."

If women were as shallow as men who do this crap, and only graded men on looks, not many males would make it to the alter.

Why would that jerk ask the question and why would Johnson answer it?
:rant:
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The point of the game is to ask a question which results in one of the hosts saying "none of your business." That response wins a prize. If the host answers the question, they must do so honestly, and you don't win a prize. The person asking the question wanted to win a prize and probably figured a guy who was the ultimate teammate like TJ would never answer a question that would take a shot at a teammate or a teammate's family. Little did he know TJ would answer the question.

To be honest, I was stunned TJ answered it. As soon as it was asked I thought it was a gimmie winner.
 
the wonger need food said:
Tedy wasn't lying... that woman is nasty, especially for an NFL wife. All the political correctness in the world can't change that fact...
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This is not a situation that calls for political correctness. It is a situation that calls for human decency.

That woman (as you refer to her) is from all accounts a wonderful person and wife.

Let me ask this question to all in this thread who are publicly willing to call her ugly (or nasty). Is there a female in your life who you care about that is ugly? Maybe a mother, a grandmother, a sister, a wife of a friend, a co worker? Would you call them ugly (or nasty) to their face? Then why do you think it is acceptable anywhere?

She isn't a Roseanne or a Rosie O'Donnell who put herself in the public eye and is therefore more subject to public opinion.

I personally have a ton of respect for the way Vince stood up for his wife and for the fact that he is in such a loving relationship with her.
 
GlassHalfFull said:
This is not a situation that calls for political correctness. It is a situation that calls for human decency.

That woman (as you refer to her) is from all accounts a wonderful person and wife.

Let me ask this question to all in this thread who are publicly willing to call her ugly (or nasty). Is there a female in your life who you care about that is ugly? Maybe a mother, a grandmother, a sister, a wife of a friend, a co worker? Would you call them ugly (or nasty) to their face? Then why do you think it is acceptable anywhere?

She isn't a Roseanne or a Rosie O'Donnell who put herself in the public eye and is therefore more subject to public opinion.

I personally have a ton of respect for the way Vince stood up for his wife and for the fact that he is in such a loving relationship with her.
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If I could rep you all day I would. Not to mention that they wouldn't have the balls to say this to Wilfork's face. Its nice to be able to hide behind a keyboard.
 
GlassHalfFull said:
This is not a situation that calls for political correctness. It is a situation that calls for human decency.

That woman (as you refer to her) is from all accounts a wonderful person and wife.

Let me ask this question to all in this thread who are publicly willing to call her ugly (or nasty). Is there a female in your life who you care about that is ugly? Maybe a mother, a grandmother, a sister, a wife of a friend, a co worker? Would you call them ugly (or nasty) to their face? Then why do you think it is acceptable anywhere?

She isn't a Roseanne or a Rosie O'Donnell who put herself in the public eye and is therefore more subject to public opinion.

I personally have a ton of respect for the way Vince stood up for his wife and for the fact that he is in such a loving relationship with her.
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or we he say that to her with Vince at her side .
 
GlassHalfFull said:
I should probably keep my keyboard silent, but I would like to go on a little mini rant here:

:rant:
Why do guys think it is ok to trash a women based on her looks? I read the posts from males I have met in person who are not in the least bit attractive who feel the need to insult to looks of a woman in a picture. I usually laugh and shake my head, these guys say the wouldn't hit it, when the reality is they wouldn't stand a chance in hell of "hitting it."

If women were as shallow as men who do this crap, and only graded men on looks, not many males would make it to the alter.

Why would that jerk ask the question and why would Johnson answer it?

:rant:
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Good Rant..

but you might want to avoid any form of media if you get offended by stuff like this.... it is everywhere
 
These are symptoms of a very shallow culture where the superficial things are valued at a much greater importance than they should be valued.

“I have an important message to deliver to all the cute people all over the world. If you're out there and you're cute, maybe you're beautiful. I just want to tell you somethin' — there's more of us UGLY MOTHER****ERS than you are, so watch out.”
~ Frank Zappa

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Physical attraction might start a relationship, but it cannot sustain it. Looks change or fade. Even the most attractive people's looks change over time.

When I met my first wife it was at work. Didn't think she was all that and a bag of chips at all. We got to know each other and became friends. Then we started hanging out - just as friends.

The more I got to know her, the more I loved her personality, the way she treated me, her goals and ideals and I slowly started looking at her with new eyes. I eventually married my best friend.

Sure, she was probably middle of the road physically speaking but I was looking for someone to live with my whole life.

And maybe that's the way it is with Vince. I'm as guilty as the next guy. I mean I don't want to see this woman in Playboy. I get that. I'm not attracted to her much either. Ugly is too harsh though. I think she deserves what we all do - to be respected as a human being and for being the way God made her. That's it. And if Vince loves her, I see no reason why anyone - even us on a message board should make fun of her solely based on her appearance when we don't know the first thing about her other than a photograph.
 
Porky said:
Physical attraction might start a relationship, but it cannot sustain it. Looks change or fade. Even the most attractive people's looks change over time.

When I met my first wife it was at work. Didn't think she was all that and a bag of chips at all. We got to know each other and became friends. Then we started hanging out - just as friends.

The more I got to know her, the more I loved her personality, the way she treated me, her goals and ideals and I slowly started looking at her with new eyes. I eventually married my best friend.

Sure, she was probably middle of the road physically speaking but I was looking for someone to live with my whole life.

And maybe that's the way it is with Vince. I'm as guilty as the next guy. I mean I don't want to see this woman in Playboy. I get that. I'm not attracted to her much either. Ugly is too harsh though. I think she deserves what we all do - to be respected as a human being and for being the way God made her. That's it. And if Vince loves her, I see no reason why anyone - even us on a message board should make fun of her solely based on her appearance when we don't know the first thing about her other than a photograph.
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Preach, son!
 
This is the problem with "sports talk radio" devolving into some goofy type of "guy talk".

Who gives a flying flip about who's wife is ugly???! Why is this even a segment on a SPORTS talk show?

I know it's all under the umbrella of entertainment, but turning local sports radio into some sort of bastard stepchild of Howard Stern and Jim Rome is taking a turn for the worst.

I could not care less about what hair gel someone uses, what movies they like, what trip they took with their wives last weekend, blah blah blah.

I immediately change the channel when they start babbling that "guy talk" crap.
 
ATXtexanfan said:
i wonder what teds momma and wife told him after hearing this?
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Ted's wife divorced him about 6 or 7 years ago. Six month before the divorce there was a domestic violence call, but with no charges filed.

Edit: If he has remarried wikipedia does not know yet
 
Ted Johnson is just dumb. You have to know going into any radio interview that these guy's are going to bait you into saying something stupid, and he fell for it.


What difference does it make what she looks like. As long as Vince is happy with her, her looks just don't matter. I hate the hair style but she looks like a very nice woman, as much as you can judge a picture.
 
Double Barrel said:
This is the problem with "sports talk radio" devolving into some goofy type of "guy talk".

Who gives a flying flip about who's wife is ugly???! Why is this even a segment on a SPORTS talk show?

I know it's all under the umbrella of entertainment, but turning local sports radio into some sort of bastard stepchild of Howard Stern and Jim Rome is taking a turn for the worst.

I could not care less about what hair gel someone uses, what movies they like, what trip they took with their wives last weekend, blah blah blah.

I immediately change the channel when they start babbling that "guy talk" crap.
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610 has gotten really bad with this in my opinion. They probably should stop calling it sports radio. I find myself listening to a lot of satellite sports radio now more than anything. Sad because I used to really enjoy their programming including Jim Rome at times, but his act has gotten old.
 
GlassHalfFull said:
Why would that jerk ask the question and why would Johnson answer it?
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Well said. Just another example of bad talk radio.

Texn4life said:
610 has gotten really bad with this in my opinion. They probably should stop calling it sports radio. I find myself listening to a lot of satellite sports radio now more than anything. Sad because I used to really enjoy their programming including Jim Rome at times, but his act has gotten old.
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Same here on satellite radio. I listen to some 790 on the commutes. Rome is no longer on in Houston, but has you suggested, he has "jumped the shark".
 
Double Barrel said:
This is the problem with "sports talk radio" devolving into some goofy type of "guy talk".

Who gives a flying flip about who's wife is ugly???! Why is this even a segment on a SPORTS talk show?

I know it's all under the umbrella of entertainment, but turning local sports radio into some sort of bastard stepchild of Howard Stern and Jim Rome is taking a turn for the worst.

I could not care less about what hair gel someone uses, what movies they like, what trip they took with their wives last weekend, blah blah blah.

I immediately change the channel when they start babbling that "guy talk" crap.
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I like guy talk because there are plenty of times where there are not truly relevant sports issues and even when there the issue is getting beat to death. what I don't like is that much of "guy talk" has to be immature frat house or lockerroom type talk. More to life than chicks, getting drunk, and pulling silly pranks.
 
Lucky said:
Same here on satellite radio. I listen to some 790 on the commutes. Rome is no longer on in Houston, but has you suggested, he has "jumped the shark".
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Yeah, I forgot for a second he lost that affiliation a while ago. I honestly couldn't even tell you who filled that time slot. I turn it on sometimes during my drive home, and it doesn't stay on there very long. I just remember Innes or however it's spelled bragging about how good he was at what he does one day, and I've been turned off to them ever since. They may catch a few minutes of my time here and there, but that's about it.
 
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