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December 21, 2009Return man-turned-wide receiver Josh Cribbs was one half of a tandem that willed the Browns to victory yesterday at Arrowhead Stadium. Some may even say that his two kickoff returns for touchdowns were a superhuman effort, and they may in fact be right. But in a league that requires players to adhere to such strict dress codes, where would No. 16 hide his super powers?
Why in his socks-turned-arm warmers, thats where.
Cribbs returned a kickoff over 100 yards, breaking a flurry of Brandon McDonald-esque arm tackles before finding the end zone. Later, he went the length of the field untouched thanks to a Lawrence Vickers pancake block, leaving 11 Chiefs special teamers in his dust. All due to the magic of some altered brown and orange striped socks.
When he’s taking punts back to the five yard line against the Steelers, it is all thanks to the solid brown socks – once again being worn as arm warmers. Attempting to mount a comeback against the San Diego Chargers? Being the only respectable player on the field against Chicago? You guessed it. Socks, on his arms.
This is one touchdown-scoring marketing opportunity. Next thing you know, kids, college players and cubicle dwellers alike will all be rocking socks on their arms. All we need is Mars Blackmon asking “Is it the socks?”
Joshua Cribbs: Superhuman AND fashion trailblazer.
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All photos courtesy of Associated Press
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(h/t Paul Lukas)
17 Comments
He wears the socks because his arms are in fact an extra set of legs, with which he uses to kick the $&*@ out of people. Cribbs is awesome. What chance do these sock arm warmers have of making it to the team shop?
I would buy a pair!
“breaking a flurry of Brandon McDonald-esque arm tackles before finding the end zone.” lol
Those striped socks are the same ones that I pick on Madden everytime I use the Browns. It’s a ritual for me.
You pick the Browns on Madden? Ouch….
this guy could wear a jock strap on his head, and everyone would want to do it too. ‘Cuz he’s phenomenal. PAY DA MAN…. with real arm warmers!
y’know, never mind. If socks work, stick with the socks.
Cribbs actually wears these socks when he tries to keep warm, underneath a bridge in downtown Cleveland, next to a large fire inside of a trash can. He then goes to the local soup kitchen to nourish himself. The poor, poor man. He is looking for an extra-large coat to keep warm during this holiday season. If you happen to see him walking the streets, take some time out of your daily trip to Wal-Mart, or your weekly trip to buy “DVDs”, and give some money to Mister Cribbs. This holiday season, we need to remember those that aren’t as fortunate as we are.
@6…amazing #PAYTHEMAN
Sam, I see where youre going, and while it is easy to point to an NFL star and moan about him being overly fortunate compared to the average person….but he clearly is “selling” his product well below fair market value. Comparing his value, his attitude, and his work ethic to other NFL players (which is the only thing you can compare him to when discussing his contract), there is no question he is underpaid.
Also….are you suggesting the Browns should give the potential Cribbs’ contract money to the soup kitchen? I know some season ticket holders that would disagree….
it’s kind of funny – the longer the Browns wait to pay him, the more great things he does on the field, the more he’s worth. if they had paid him at the beginning of the year he surely wouldn’t be asking for as much money as he’s going to ask for.
He is now the NFL’s all-time leader in kickoff return TD’s. It’s kind of like putting the title “Academy Award Winner” before an actor’s name – it just drives the price up a few million per film.
Yeah, Saggy – Windhorst mentioned that this week. The Browns wouldve been a lot smarter to extend him before this year; his value is exponentially higher now than it was then.
If he keeps running kicks back for TDs, he might — just might — have a shot at the HOF.
Fines are eminent.
Avril Lavigne is not impressed.
Mr. Cribbs just confirmed via twitter that INDEED the superpowers come from the socks. But seriously, it’s for friction in catching punt returns. Hey, whatever PAYS DA MAN.
http://twitter.com/JoshCribbs16
FEAR THE SOCKS!!
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