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Tue Dec 02, 2008 4:15 pm EST

Plaxico's fake name already banned on NFLShop.com, sort of

By Chris Chase

The NFL can work quickly when it wants to. Despite the Williams' boys still waiting to hear whether they will suspended for testing positive for a diuretic and Matt Jones continuing to roam the field despite being caught cutting up cocaine in his car this summer, the NFL is hyper-vigilant when it comes to jersey banning.

'Harris Smith', the nom de plume used by Plaxico Burress when he visited a New York City emergency room early Saturday morning, is already on the NFL's list of banned customizable jersey names. Jokesters who try to enter "SMITH 17" on NFLShop.com and you get a terse message telling you to change your name. 

However, those with the slightest bit of creativity can get around the issue by typing in "H SMITH 17" or, my personal favorite, "SMITH 35". Add a decimal point in the middle of the three and five and, voila, you've got yourself a $100 joke that will only be funny the first time you wear it.

No word on whether Applebee's has banned applications from young men claiming to be Harris Smith.  

Thanks, Fanhouse.

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  1. Mike Money
    1. Posted by Mike Money Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:16 pm EDT

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    Wow, if you have time to do that, maybe you should just shoot yourself too.
  2. The Thrilla in Vanilla
    2. Posted by The Thrilla in Vanilla Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:01 pm EDT

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    I still have my Ron Mexico #7 Falcons jersey. I know. Classy.
  3. domenick2x
    3. Posted by domenick2x Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

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    I wonder if I can get a "Glock 17" in NYG blue...
  4. stillersfan
    4. Posted by stillersfan Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:23 pm EDT

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    How about Cheddar Bob 17?
  5. Stiggy
    5. Posted by Stiggy Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    People are morons and despite the best efforts of NFL.com, they will still find ways to be morons.
  6. Scott E
    6. Posted by Scott E Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    I'm thinking IQ 35
  7. manorgod13
    7. Posted by manorgod13 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:05 pm EDT

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    How about burress .45 !!!
  8. First L
    8. Posted by First L Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    It was a .40, had it been a .45, He may have lost His leg !
  9. dre
    9. Posted by dre Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:49 pm EDT

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    i dont get WHY he thinks smith 35 is funny? wheres the 35 come from? SOMEONE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME
  10. Anrkist
    10. Posted by Anrkist Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:56 pm EDT

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    $100 for that... what a waste of money.
  11. A Yahoo! User
    11. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:25 pm EDT

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    how come whites never get into trouble like that?
  12. shredder175
    12. Posted by shredder175 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:21 pm EDT

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    Americans have the market cornered on hate, racist, and bigoted behavour.
  13. funtwobeme
    13. Posted by funtwobeme Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:04 pm EDT

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    How many Euro football clubs have had their home games canceled entirely or moved to another country because of their racist behavior? Teams in Spain, Italy, Germany, England, and several others I could name.
  14. black_19
    14. Posted by black_19 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    I also don't get the "Smith 35" reference... However, I too own a Falcons "Mexico 7" jersey. Oh yeah, I get comments everytime I wear it!
  15. giantsforever
    15. Posted by giantsforever Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:44 pm EDT

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    As the saying goes: "If you are given lemons, make lemonade,"or words to that effect. Yes, this lowlife ghetto animal may go to jail and no longer play in the NFL. However, he will now be free to pursue his true calling: robbing liquour stores or running a stable of hos.
  16. thriving_ivory
    16. Posted by thriving_ivory Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:34 pm EDT

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    Look, GIANTSFOREVER is just another gringo with that elitist attitude. ESTUPIDO!!!
  17. th3_AMC
    17. Posted by th3_AMC Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:48 pm EDT

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    dre,
    he said add a decimal point between the 3 and the 5. which gives you 3.5, which also happens to be the minimum sentence (3.5 years) for what Mr. Harris Smith was charged...........
  18. philsimms
    18. Posted by philsimms Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:16 pm EDT

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    The 35 is a reference to the mandatory 3.5 year prison sentence for the weapons charge.
  19. MONGONI
    19. Posted by MONGONI Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:37 pm EDT

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    Scott k, whites do get in trouble but it is usually covered up or a little slap on the wrist....matt jones-should i say more?
  20. davfied
    20. Posted by davfied Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    Too bad this idiot didn't aim a bit more between his legs or between his ears,
  21. jorge p
    21. Posted by jorge p Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    LMAO!!! how the hell do you shoot yourself on the leg? maybe his glock slipped when he was pointing it at his head? well, just cuz you are living your dream doesnt mean that you are in a dream where bullets bounce right off your thigh!!!
  22. X-Fan
    22. Posted by X-Fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:32 pm EDT

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    Maybe Plaxico should have gone hunting with Dick Cheney????
  23. aaa
    23. Posted by aaa Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    mexico 7?whats that about?
  24. Gil W
    24. Posted by Gil W Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:44 pm EDT

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    Why does it have to be a color thing?A idiot is a idiot.
  25. harmonyspeaks
    25. Posted by harmonyspeaks Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:16 pm EDT

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    try being jewish in iran. try being japanese in china. try being Indian in pakistan. try being a hillbilly anywhere. try being white in somalia. try being a christian in saudi arabia. try being a muslim in Israel. try being a wanker in catholic ireland. try being a monkey in space. whatever and on and on and on. i have been around the world a few times..and have no country more tolerant of its wide mix of cultures/races /creeds/religions than the United states. it sometimes amazes how we all get through this together and still live better than the citizens of any other country on the planet. no other country has such a wide array of citizens with such a large population that is still developing its ideals. not perfect..but always going forward and attempting to adjust to future knowing that it has made mistakes. other countries have not even realized they err. so all you america haters go spend a year in your polar opposite where there is an entire country of people that despise and do not tolerate your religion/race whatever. and that is most of the rest of the rest of the world by the way.

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