Dempsey suspended for 2 weeks

[Andy_B]

Not sure if or how this will affect a call up for the Germany game

http://www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2006/03/14/revolution_suspend_dempsey/

Andy

[Reccossu]

Just the fodder BS needs in the doldrums of March . . .

[Grady08]

I doubt it will affect him too much. My guess is Bruce will talk with Nicol and Dempsey and get the low down then base his decision on that. (Although I can't blame Clint...Franchino's a tool) ;)

Peace

[swedust]

During an intra-squad scrimmage? Damn, that's a seriously competitive environment. So much for them not being "hungry" in the MLS final.

[Shibb]

Was there any disciplinary action for Franchino?

[Roehl Sybing]

The article reads there was a second flareup in the locker room.

So, I can only guess this is part of a longer storyline. Did anyone anticipate this kind of thing?

EDIT - if it wasn't for clicking on the story link, I wouldn't have noticed this link (http://www.boston.com/news/odd/articles/2006/03/13/woman_gets_beer_from_her_kitchen_faucet/) in the most-emailed column. Awesome.

[Chicago1871]

Did anyone anticipate this kind of thing?
Franchino's a douchebag, it was inevitable.

[Dr. Wankler]

Franchino's a douchebag, it was inevitable.

I think the suspension would've been for one week if he'd actually injured Franchino.

[MikeLastort2]

Not sure that this would affect Dempsey's status with the USMNT.

[Chicago1871]

EDIT - if it wasn't for clicking on the story link, I wouldn't have noticed this link (http://www.boston.com/news/odd/articles/2006/03/13/woman_gets_beer_from_her_kitchen_faucet/) in the most-emailed column. Awesome.
Sweet.

[DoctorD]

Just proving his "street cred"

[Dr. Wankler]

Was there any disciplinary action for Franchino?

If this is accurate, it's hard to figure out why there wouldn't be:

Nicol then accompanied Dempsey to the locker room area, while Franchino went to an opposite corner of the facility. Several minutes later, Franchino walked toward the locker room and another clash occurred, Nicol separating Dempsey and Franchino before several other players arrived.

Unless of course Dempsey started it all up again the second time.

[MikeLastort2]

Sweet.

Heard about the beer story on my local news radio station yesterday.

I told my wife that I would consider such an occurrance to be a miracle.

:)

[uniteo]

Apparently the Revs view Dempsey as being at fault...otherwise Franchino gets some type of discipline as well and the final 2 weeks of pre-season?

Unless they think he needs a break

[SnakeEyes]

Just proving his "street cred"

At least he wasn't shot like the other rappers are before thier new albums are out.

[Deuteriumoxide]

I think that Joey Franchino would bite the head off a kitten if it looked at him the wrong way.

[Scotty]

I heard the whole thing began when Franchino allegedly called Dempsey a "Sucker M.C."

[Bailamos]

Franchino may look like a hired assassin, and as a Galaxy fan, I think he's an ass, but isn't this the second time Dempsey's fought with a teammate? plus, while he may still be on the skinny side. i think hes like 6ft. and i can tell you that when skinny guys get pissed off, they can fight in a kind of beserker rage that lays down a lot of damage.
wasnt Franchino the one who had to get xrays?
the article didn't even say if the blood on Clints face was his.
someones going to bring up the whole "listening to violent music causes violent action" thing. i think that's dumb. i also think that it's likely Clint had the advantage in the fight all along. Franchino's too slow.

[TheOrator]

I heard the whole thing began when Franchino allegedly called Dempsey a "Sucker M.C."

Well he is, kind of. Did you ever see him trying to rap? BTW does anyone have any pics of how they looked after the fight?

[MikeLastort2]

I heard the whole thing began when Franchino allegedly called Dempsey a "Sucker M.C."
It got really ugly when Joey made a gas face.