LOTD: Video Emerges of Plaxico Burress Shooting Himself in the Leg

One of the biggest stories of the 2008 NFL season was New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress shooting himself in the leg with an unlicensed handgun. Adding insult to injury, the Giants suspended Plaxico Burress and then proceeded to claim the #1 seed in the NFC Playoffs without him.

Until now, we have had to get by with news reports about Plaxico Burress’ notorious itchy trigger finger. But that’s why we should all be thankful for the guys at Flash Sports Tonight. And to show our appreciation (since, as you can see below, they helped to promote us), FST has been chosen for the Thursday LOTD.

Season 2 of the Greatest Animated Sports Cartoon in the History of Mankind kicked off earlier this week with FST field reporter Vinny Tresselini uncovering video of Plaxico Burress shooting himself — along with the untold story of how the shooting happened. (Hint: it involved Tiki Barber)

Enjoy:

(And if for some reason the video isn’t displaying, head on over to Flash Sports Tonight and watch it there.)

According to Tresselini, the Giants have declined comment on his breaking story and the video of Plaxico Burress shooting himself. They did however release a one line statement:

We wish Plaxico a full and speedy recovery from his leg injury — in another city — and are only sad that he did not have better aim in Tiki’s direction.

So there you have it. No word from Vinny yet on whether or not he has uncovered video of the story that broke earlier today about the shooting that Pacman Jones apparently arranged while he was still with Tennessee. But, as we learned from Season One of FST, it’s probably only a matter of time.

Other links as we span the blogosphere:

How did Dick Vitale do as an NBA announcer? – (Awful Announcing)

Got your bets in for the BCS Title Game and Divisional Round Playoff games? - (Cleveland Frowns)

Mangini is the new coach; what else is up with the Browns? – (Dawg Pound Daily)

Love for Rodney Stuckey – (Hardcore Detroit Fan)

DJ Augustin is not impressed by the Boston Celtics – (Josh Q. Public)

Purdue Personals – (Kornheiser’s Cartel)

Baltimore adds the next “great” Japanese pitcher – (Mr. Irrelevant)

A frustrating loss in Happy Valley for Purdue – (Off the Tracks)

Knowshon Moreno and his ridiculous athletic ability going to the NFL – (Hugging Harold Reynolds)

Utah’s proposed lawsuit against the BCS won’t work – (SFTSports)

Why Jim Thome have to go and screw things up by staying healthy? – (Sox Machine)

Debate: Did the Browns make the right call with Mangini? – (Sports2Debate)

Take a quick break and look at some hot chicks – (The World According to Moon Dog)

What is your best old school NFL jersey? – (Tirico Suave)

Is Chudz on his way out as Browns OC? – (Waiting For Next Year)

Now feel free to scroll back up and watch the video of Plaxico Burress shooting himself, or head over to FST and watch their other videos from Season One. Seriously…good stuff.

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