Best paragraph in an otherwise ho-hum Saints signing story:
[New Saints linebacker Dhani] Jones also will boost the Saints’ sartorial status, in the wake of wide receiver Joe Horn’s departure to the Atlanta Falcons. Jones, known as one of the most fashion-conscious linebackers in the league, designs and sells his own line of bow ties called Five Star Bow Ties.
“One of the most fashion-conscious linebackers in the league.” I doubt the phrase had once crossed human lips before today.
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06 July | 23:20 | kristine
I believe you'll find that the phrase was cutting room floor Shakespeare.
"Alas, Poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio: a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy, one of the most fashion-conscious linebackers in the league."
As you'd expect, some editor thought it was unnecessary and chopped it.
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