Time to Pass the "L.T." Torch...

Ok, I quit. Raise the white flags. I’m done. When LaDanian Tomlinson came on the scene and ran circles around opposing defenses, the “L.T.” references began. Being a diehard Big Blue fan, I fought them every time. “He’s not the real L.T.!” or “There’s only ONE L.T.!”, I said it every time. When I moved from the Big Apple out to San Diego it was even more challenging. EVERYONE was calling Tomlinson “L.T.” and the fight continued. I even compromised at calling him L.T.D. It was only fair with all the rushing TDs and whatnot, but “L.T.” was always Lawrence Taylor and nobody else. A sack machine. Linebacker of all linebackers.

Now, a few drug possession charges I can deal with. Hey it was the 80’s, who DIDN’T do coke? Well me, but I was never older than 9, so I probably don’t qualify anyway (although there was that really hyper kid in my 4^th grade class running around the room at full speed and eating paste...HE might have been on something). He carried those charges well into the 90’s, but hey what do I know? He’s a millionaire having fun. Then there was the tax evasion charges. Ok, well this is actually commendable.

But now, it’s a little different. Taylor was arrested in connection with the rape of a 16 year old girl. She was allegedly punched in the face, according to a report on Sirius NFL Radio.

Maybe he’s innocent. After all, no charges have been filed.....ahem...yet. Maybe it’s a girl who saw who he was and is trying to cash in. Maybe he was out for a good time with a prostitute and things got a little crazy, but ya know what? Guess who ISN’T being arrested in connection with a rape? LaDanian Tomlinson. Guess who’s never been arrested for anything? Guess who’s had just as big of an impact in the NFL offensively as Lawrence Taylor once had defensively?

So, I’m done. I’m not turning my back on his greatness or his being the best Giant of all time. It’s just time that we all embrace Tomlinson as “L.T.” and Lawrence Taylor as the greatest Giants player of all time.....formerly known as “L.T.”.