Ricky Williams: Ricky's Wild Career Could Be Nearing Its End

I couldn't help but notice that Ricky Williams' name was trending big on Google not too long ago, which I've been told has a lot to do with the fact that his 30 for 30 documentary, "Run Ricky Run," re-aired today. Suffice it to say that some pretty interesting information comes to light, and that it's definitely worth a look if you haven't seen it.

Regardless, I thought I'd take the opportunity to point out that Ricky's NFL career is very much up in the air at the moment. Again.

Indeed, Williams is a free agent, and it seems pretty unlikely at this point that he is going to return to the Miami Dolphins given his age and the manner in which he left. He's also going to be 34 by the time next season rolls around (if there is a next season anyway), and the Dolphins should be looking to go a more youthful direction.

I'm not suggesting that Ricky won't find a job. He probably will. But even then, he'll just be one step closer to retirement. And this time, it will likely be for good.

From its very start, Ricky's career has been an odd spectacle behold, and often times very amusing. The New Orleans Saints gave up every chip they had in order to draft him No. 5 overall in 1999, as head coach Mike Ditka traded away every single one of his draft picks to get a shot at Ricky, who had won the Heisman Trophy in 1998.

After three seasons that were really just okay, Williams was traded to the Dolphins in 2002. That season, Williams exploded. He finished with a league-high 1,853 yards, and made his first Pro Bowl.

Two years later, Williams abruptly retired, and was in and out (mainly out) of the NFL for three years.

Unfortunately, that's the part of Williams' career that I suspect many people will remember. A darn shame perhaps, but also understandable.

One way or another, when Williams does decide to finally hang 'em up, I suspect that we will miss him.

And really, what more could an NFL player ask of his fans

Ricky Williams: Ricky's Wild Career Could Be Nearing Its End

I couldn't help but notice that Ricky Williams' name was trending big on Google not too long ago, which I've been told has a lot to do with the fact that his 30 for 30 documentary, "Run Ricky Run," re-aired today. Suffice it to say that some pretty interesting information comes to light, and that it's definitely worth a look if you haven't seen it.

Regardless, I thought I'd take the opportunity to point out that Ricky's NFL career is very much up in the air at the moment. Again.

Indeed, Williams is a free agent, and it seems pretty unlikely at this point that he is going to return to the Miami Dolphins given his age and the manner in which he left. He's also going to be 34 by the time next season rolls around (if there is a next season anyway), and the Dolphins should be looking to go a more youthful direction.

I'm not suggesting that Ricky won't find a job. He probably will. But even then, he'll just be one step closer to retirement. And this time, it will likely be for good.

From its very start, Ricky's career has been an odd spectacle behold, and often times very amusing. The New Orleans Saints gave up every chip they had in order to draft him No. 5 overall in 1999, as head coach Mike Ditka traded away every single one of his draft picks to get a shot at Ricky, who had won the Heisman Trophy in 1998.

After three seasons that were really just okay, Williams was traded to the Dolphins in 2002. That season, Williams exploded. He finished with a league-high 1,853 yards, and made his first Pro Bowl.

Two years later, Williams abruptly retired, and was in and out (mainly out) of the NFL for three years.

Unfortunately, that's the part of Williams' career that I suspect many people will remember. A darn shame perhaps, but also understandable.

One way or another, when Williams does decide to finally hang 'em up, I suspect that we will miss him.

And really, what more could an NFL player ask of his fans

After spewing a series of controversial zingers at Sunday's Golden Globes, Ricky Gervais isn't expecting the HFPA to invite him back as host.

Before last year's show had even ended, he told USA Today that he was invited to host in 2011.

As of last night, he didn't get any offers.

"That's ominous, isn't it?" he asked. "So I probably won't be here next year."

If he is invited back, he said, "I'll go (expletive) mental."

Gervais came under fire for mean jokes directed at Charlie Sheen, The Tourist and Scientologists, whom he called gay.

After spewing a series of controversial zingers at Sunday's Golden Globes, Ricky Gervais isn't expecting the HFPA to invite him back as host.

Before last year's show had even ended, he told USA Today that he was invited to host in 2011.

As of last night, he didn't get any offers.

"That's ominous, isn't it?" he asked. "So I probably won't be here next year."

If he is invited back, he said, "I'll go (expletive) mental."

Gervais came under fire for mean jokes directed at Charlie Sheen, The Tourist and Scientologists, whom he called gay.

Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton is "distraught and devastated" after newspaper allegations of cocaine use, according to his spokesman.
The 31-year-old, who has not fought since May 2009, has recently hinted he is ready to retire as a fighter.
Responding to the News of the World article, Max Clifford told BBC Radio 5 live that Hatton "feels he's let everybody that matters down badly".
Clifford said Hatton had been urged by family and friends to go into rehab.
"He does recognise that he's in a bad way mentally and been in a bad place for some considerable time, a year or so," added Clifford.
"He needs to face it full on and show the courage he always did whenever he climbed into the ring.
"We all have to wait and watch and see what happens but what I'm hoping is that he tackles it with courage.
"I hope this will bring him to his senses and make him face up to a problem that has been concerning people for a while.
"I hope he can sort himself out and get himself clear because everyone knows that [with drug use] it's a one-way path."
A former two-weight world champion, Hatton has turned in part to promotional work since losing to Manny Pacquiao inside two rounds last year.
And Clifford suggested that moving out of the spotlight could have led to Hatton's alleged misdemeanour.
"I've worked with major stars for 45 years and suddenly, when you're not world champion, it can be very difficult to adjust," added Clifford.
"He's not blaming anyone else, but obviously we know how difficult it can be for people when they are not at the top any more.
"He's very upset and very down as you'd imagine. He said he feels he's let everyone down: himself, family, friends and the many fans who have been nothing but supportive.
"He is in a very bad place."
Since making his professional debut in 1997, Hatton has won 45 of 47 fights and Clifford suggested he would need those fighting qualities to see him through the current situation.
Hatton has never officially retired and has yet to definitely rule out a return to the ring.
However, on 2 September he gave his strongest indication yet that his fighting career was finished, telling BBC Manchester: "You can never say never, but if I was to put my last pound on it I would say 'no, I think that's me done'."
Hatton beat Tony Pep to win the WBU light-welterweight title in May 2001 and added the IBF crown by memorably stopping champion Kostya Tszyu in 2005.
He successfully moved up to welterweight, taking the WBA crown, but was outclassed by Floyd Mayweather in 2007 before being floored three times inside two rounds by Pacquiao.

Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton is "distraught and devastated" after newspaper allegations of cocaine use, according to his spokesman.
The 31-year-old, who has not fought since May 2009, has recently hinted he is ready to retire as a fighter.
Responding to the News of the World article, Max Clifford told BBC Radio 5 live that Hatton "feels he's let everybody that matters down badly".
Clifford said Hatton had been urged by family and friends to go into rehab.
"He does recognise that he's in a bad way mentally and been in a bad place for some considerable time, a year or so," added Clifford.
"He needs to face it full on and show the courage he always did whenever he climbed into the ring.
"We all have to wait and watch and see what happens but what I'm hoping is that he tackles it with courage.
"I hope this will bring him to his senses and make him face up to a problem that has been concerning people for a while.
"I hope he can sort himself out and get himself clear because everyone knows that [with drug use] it's a one-way path."
A former two-weight world champion, Hatton has turned in part to promotional work since losing to Manny Pacquiao inside two rounds last year.
And Clifford suggested that moving out of the spotlight could have led to Hatton's alleged misdemeanour.
"I've worked with major stars for 45 years and suddenly, when you're not world champion, it can be very difficult to adjust," added Clifford.
"He's not blaming anyone else, but obviously we know how difficult it can be for people when they are not at the top any more.
"He's very upset and very down as you'd imagine. He said he feels he's let everyone down: himself, family, friends and the many fans who have been nothing but supportive.
"He is in a very bad place."
Since making his professional debut in 1997, Hatton has won 45 of 47 fights and Clifford suggested he would need those fighting qualities to see him through the current situation.
Hatton has never officially retired and has yet to definitely rule out a return to the ring.
However, on 2 September he gave his strongest indication yet that his fighting career was finished, telling BBC Manchester: "You can never say never, but if I was to put my last pound on it I would say 'no, I think that's me done'."
Hatton beat Tony Pep to win the WBU light-welterweight title in May 2001 and added the IBF crown by memorably stopping champion Kostya Tszyu in 2005.
He successfully moved up to welterweight, taking the WBA crown, but was outclassed by Floyd Mayweather in 2007 before being floored three times inside two rounds by Pacquiao.

Martin just posted the following message on his official website: "Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment ... These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn't even know existed."

He ends his post with, "I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am."

Martin just posted the following message on his official website: "Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment ... These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn't even know existed."

He ends his post with, "I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am."