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catlover79 · 09-02-2010, 12:04 AM

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/M...ring?gt1=39002

Updated Sep 1, 2010 12:22 PM ET

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Several Miami Dolphins crawled across the field after practice Tuesday - not due to exhaustion, but because they were looking for a diamond earring.

Defensive end Kendall Langford said he forgot to take his earrings off before practice and lost one during drills. He said the diamond was nearly 2.5 carats, which is why he was still on the field an hour after practice scanning the grass.

At least nine teammates helped. Some were on hands and knees, and a couple used rakes to comb through the turf. They had a lot of ground to cover, because the Dolphins practice on two fields.

''I've got a great group of guys out here helping me - family-type guys,'' Langford said.

He declined to say how much the earring cost. One jewelry distributor said it could be worth more than $50,000.

Several fellow defensive linemen were among those assisting Langford in his search.

''He's a teammate. That's what you do,'' defensive end Ryan Baker said. ''It's a fat diamond. It's a shame.''

Coach Tony Sparano briefly watched the hunt for the jewelry but did not participate. He said he has never lost earrings at practice - or anywhere else.

''I can't afford them,'' he said.

Langford finally abandoned the search - temporarily, at least - because he was due at a team meeting. In addition, the grounds crew had started mowing the grass.

Marvo301 · 09-02-2010, 01:28 AM

I've never understood the need some professional athletes seem to have to wear their paycheck in their ears.

HuntingtonM15 · 09-02-2010, 01:57 AM

If you're going to spend that much on earrings, it's your responsibility to take a little better care of them than that. I can't say I feel too bad.

catlover79 · 09-02-2010, 01:01 PM

Neither do I. 50 grand for a diamond earring? How about poor families who can barely get by and struggle to feed/clothe their children? It just makes me sick.

09-02-2010, 12:04 AM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Miami Dolphins players search field for diamond earring http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/M...ring?gt1=39002 Updated Sep 1, 2010 12:22 PM ET DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Several Miami Dolphins crawled across the field after practice Tuesday - not due to exhaustion, but because they were looking for a diamond earring. Defensive end Kendall Langford said he forgot to take his earrings off before practice and lost one during drills. He said the diamond was nearly 2.5 carats, which is why he was still on the field an hour after practice scanning the grass. At least nine teammates helped. Some were on hands and knees, and a couple used rakes to comb through the turf. They had a lot of ground to cover, because the Dolphins practice on two fields. ''I've got a great group of guys out here helping me - family-type guys,'' Langford said. He declined to say how much the earring cost. One jewelry distributor said it could be worth more than $50,000. Several fellow defensive linemen were among those assisting Langford in his search. ''He's a teammate. That's what you do,'' defensive end Ryan Baker said. ''It's a fat diamond. It's a shame.'' Coach Tony Sparano briefly watched the hunt for the jewelry but did not participate. He said he has never lost earrings at practice - or anywhere else. ''I can't afford them,'' he said. Langford finally abandoned the search - temporarily, at least - because he was due at a team meeting. In addition, the grounds crew had started mowing the grass.
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09-02-2010, 01:28 AM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	I've never understood the need some professional athletes seem to have to wear their paycheck in their ears.
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09-02-2010, 01:57 AM	#3
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,061	If you're going to spend that much on earrings, it's your responsibility to take a little better care of them than that. I can't say I feel too bad.

09-02-2010, 01:01 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Neither do I. 50 grand for a diamond earring? How about poor families who can barely get by and struggle to feed/clothe their children? It just makes me sick.