Chris Simms outchea snitching: I took '$100 handshakes' from boosters

[TheGreatShowtime]

http://www.si.com/college-football/...s-simms-took-money-boosters?xid=si_topstories

Former Texas quarterback Chris Simms says he took "$100 handshakes" from boosters for signing autographs while playing at the school.

Simms, the son of former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms, played for Texas from 1999-2002 and was an All-Big 12 selection in his final two seasons.

He said on CBS Sports Radio that, despite being the son of an NFL quarterback, he received extra funds regularly. He says that other players did as well.

“They didn’t pay me, but there may have been cash going around to some other players,” Simms said. “I’m not going to deny that. I may have gotten a few $100 handshakes every now and then to sign some autographs for alumni.

“I don’t care how rich your upbringing was. Yes, I grew up with a silver spoon, but if you give me a few extra $100 as a college kid, that’s great."

Simms, 34, was selected in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and spent parts of five seasons in the NFL. He last played for the Denver Broncos in 2009.

- Scooby Axson

One of the worst QBs to ever play the game and a total scumbag

 

[Rev]

Chris has a big mouth. I've been listening to him on the radio in his spots lately, and not only is he not very good at it, but he just says more than he needs to. The other day he was talking about how bad Major Applewhite was to him when he got to Texas, and how Applewhite didn't wanna see him take over & succeed, etc.

But hey, having a big mouth & not being very good typically = 20yr careers in sports radio

 

[jadillac]

I had my foot on Chris' neck for years........ until he finally admitted, on air, the greatness of Bob Stoops & OU.

He's alright witb me now.

 

[Carlos Huerta]

what an a$$hole

 

[dtownreppin214]

We need a refund for that 2001 Big 12 championship.

 

[madness]

Players at a major athletic program were getting paid under the table?

 

[TheGreatShowtime]

I had my foot on Chris' neck for years........ until he finally admitted, on air, the greatness of Bob Stoops & OU.

He's alright witb me now.

I had my foot on his spleen

 

[Made Myself A Boss]

Lol, everyone on the radio is like "Well these things happen in college" and "Its just apart of college sports"

If he was black they'd would be crucifying him for this.. Ala Terrel Pryor
I can't stand this country

 

[duckbutta]

Rich ass probably used it to do a line and then threw it in the trash

 

[Cole Cash]

i hope major applewhite was getting at least a G for bailing out chris simms on such a constant basis

 

[Amare's Right Hook]

Just like his pops, annoying as hell.

 

[Jaylen Tatum]

Chris has a big mouth. I've been listening to him on the radio in his spots lately, and not only is he not very good at it, but he just says more than he needs to. The other day he was talking about how bad Major Applewhite was to him when he got to Texas, and how Applewhite didn't wanna see him take over & succeed, etc.

But hey, having a big mouth & not being very good typically = 20yr careers in sports radio

sounds like he is a truth speaker to me. you want him to be pc and keep the peace huh?

 

[calh45]

Y'all see what he doing, right?

He kept his mouth shut about all of this shyt until Charlie took over and now he's talking about taking money.

 

[GoFlipAPack]

Y'all see what he doing, right?

He kept his mouth shut about all of this shyt until Charlie took over and now he's talking about taking money.

Exactly what I came in here to say

 

[Dat916nigga]

I had my foot on his spleen