Everson Griffen's Super Bowl Party, Sponsored By Bad Idea Jeans

by Christopher Gates on Feb 4, 2011 2:15 PM CST in Minnesota Vikings

Remember alllllllllllllllllllllll the way back on Monday when Vikings' defensive end Everson Griffen was tased and arrested by Los Angeles police? When we mentioned Griffen's name more in the span of about two days than we did in his entire rookie season?

Well, according to ESPN Los Angeles, Griffen is hosting a big Super Bowl party in Las Vegas this weekend. . .and his alma mater, the University of Southern California, thinks so highly of that idea that they've forbidden all of their players from attending said party. An e-mail to the players from USC Athletic Director Pat Haden and Vice President for Athletic Compliance David Roberts reads as follows:

"Because of the NCAA rules concerning gambling, impermissible extra benefits and the conduct of agents, we believe that there is a significant chance that the eligibility of any student-athlete who participates in such a trip would be jeopardized," Haden and Roberts wrote in the e-mail, which was obtained by ESPNLosAngeles.com. "Therefore, you are not permitted to partake or participate in the Super Bowl Weekend trip that has been arranged and promoted by Mr. Griffen or Mr. Campbell under any circumstances."

Mr. Campbell, in this case, is Jordan Campbell, a former USC linebacker who spent the 2010 season with the Louisville Cardinals. Apparently the two of them sent a Facebook invite to 2,000 people, including many current and former USC coaches and players.

Griffen is apparently offering round-trip bus fare and an "all-expenses paid" trip for $100. $100 for round-trip bus fare to Vegas and, presumably, a big ol' Super Bowl party? You know, maybe I'm becoming curmudgeonly at a slightly younger age than I should. . .but I'm not sure how anything positive can come from this sort of thing. You have to admire Griffen's gall, though, if not his sense of timing.

And, as I mentioned, it would have been quite easy for Griffen to find a sponsor for his party.

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No one ever confused EG as a genious.

Too bad. I hate seeing such raw potential ruined by stupidity and immaturity.

by Jepp The Viking on Feb 4, 2011 2:41 PM CST reply actions

It's too bad he didn't invite them all to a boat party with strippers : )

by solafide on Feb 4, 2011 2:52 PM CST reply actions

doesn't mean his party won't have a boat...or strippers...!!

this has disaster written all over it.

by rj-b on Feb 4, 2011 3:01 PM CST up reply actions

He shouldn't be throwing Super Bowl parties

he should be pissed that his team isn’t playing in it, resting and preparing to get their next year

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backward in a mirror" ~George Carlin

by thewild_viking_twins on Feb 4, 2011 3:14 PM CST reply actions

*There

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backward in a mirror" ~George Carlin

by thewild_viking_twins on Feb 4, 2011 3:14 PM CST up reply actions

The Super Bowl is a party for the players as well...

They play football, are football fans, and have friends from college playing in the Super Bowl.

Why shouldn’t players who didn’t make the big game celebrate the fact that their friends and co-workers are in the big game? Heck, I know if I had the money I would be there, they have the money so why not?

by Bjorno on Feb 4, 2011 4:22 PM CST up reply actions

hahaha, that's awesome.

Some people just don’t fucking get it. How/why Griffen could think this is a good idea is beyond me.
At this point Griffens agent needs to get involved and advise his client. Maybe it’s time for an Intervention. :)

by chaosg on Feb 4, 2011 3:20 PM CST reply actions

I think you're right.

With two incidents with law enforcement in less than a week, Griffen should be keeping a low profile and hoping that Frazier doesn’t drop him from the team.

Life being what it is, one dreams of revenge.
- Paul Gauguin

by Skol Girl on Feb 4, 2011 4:20 PM CST up reply actions

It should be noted that Griffen is doing this as part of his business venture.

Griffen runs a promotions company, doing things like this all the time.

The only reason the NCAA is getting involved is because USC is already in their targets for previous violations and offering discounted bus rides for USC students would violate most NCAA rules on improper benefits to players.

by Bjorno on Feb 4, 2011 4:26 PM CST up reply actions

What if he's offering it to non players as well?

Where’s my ticket? Everson?

by KC612 on Feb 4, 2011 5:23 PM CST up reply actions

Reminds me of another USC alum who caught grief for his off field activities

I bet Matt Leinart is saying to himself, “Why couldn’t Everson have entered the NFL my year?!!! Man, nobody would have blinked an eyelid at my hot tub party if this dude had done his thing back then!”

A PR crisis management agent could retire on the kind of business that Everson Griffin generates.

by kcskol on Feb 4, 2011 7:52 PM CST reply actions