James Hardy says he’s sorry

And in related news, we don’t really care. James Hardy, the Bills rookie WR, has apologized in a statement.

“I realize what the public perception could be pertaining to this incident; however, that was not the reality of the situation,” Hardy said in his statement issued to Fort Wayne and Buffalo media. “This situation that has been blown out of proportion has been very hurtful and frustrating for me and my father. There was a misunderstanding and a misinterpretation of the situation.

“I would like to first apologize to the fans of Buffalo and the Bills organization for any distractions this may have caused. I would also like to apologize to my fans in Indiana and the children who look up to me because it has been hard on me and I know it’s been equally hard on them to hear something of this nature. I do understand that this opportunity with me being drafted by the Buffalo Bills is a blessing and a privilege and not a right. So I ask that my fans just continue to keep me in your prayers and I will continue to strive to be the best I can be on and off the field.”

Hardy won’t be charged, but something stinks with this one. We don’t have cops randomly show up at our houses and claim we were brandishing firearms in our father’s direction. His father did say this when reached by phone.

“Me and my son’s relationship is fine and anything (different) … is not factual. Me and James’ relationship is fine,” he said.

It is not known whether he made these statements while his son had a gun to his head.

In Football, Scandal May 14, 2008