
The Chirp
This is The Chirp, your all-inclusive look at the best observations, jokes and photos that athletes have recently shared on social media. Because while not every story can be told in 140 characters… some can:
Jaguars defensive end Jared Odrick on basic #DeflateGate math:
? = 4 games, 4 checks
— Jared Odrick (@JaredOdrick) May 7, 2015
? = 2 games, 2 checks
?? = ? &
Former WWE wrestler CM Punk on three ways to say it’s over:
— player/coach (@CMPunk) May 8, 2015
Does Prince have Twitter? Because.... pic.twitter.com/e3JAb9AZoR
— player/coach (@CMPunk) May 8, 2015
— player/coach (@CMPunk) May 8, 2015
Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson on brushes with fame:
At Starbucks and Rod Stewert just shook a finger at a guy that asked for a pic with him. Looks like I’m not gonna get a pic w Rod Stewert — Ryan Anderson (@ryananderson33) May 7, 2015
Patriots and Saints defensive ends Chandler Jones and Cameron Jordan on mistaken identities:
Sorry I'm actually in bed ? lol RT @kegilroy: I just saw Chandler Jones at the airport and almost died #lovelife @Chan95Jones
— ♛Chandler Jones (@chanjones55) May 8, 2015
That awkward moment when im asked if I'm the real Cam Jordan....Who else would I be?An imposter cam?Nope I'm Thaddeus Quaid aka camistotle??
— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) May 8, 2015
Mystics guard Kalana Greene on #80sNostalgia:
Music videos in the 80s "Cool it Now" (Vine by @TravQue) https://t.co/nte854hAyR
— Kalana Greene (@theladykg) May 7, 2015
Panthers kicker Graham Gano on #HungerGames:
Man I'm hungry right now. And so the late night hunt through the pantry and fridge begins. Here I go...
— Graham Gano (@GrahamGano) May 8, 2015
Oh no. There is leftover pizza in the fridge. My mind is telling me no, but...you know the rest. ?
— Graham Gano (@GrahamGano) May 8, 2015
…and rising above:
I went with my mind & chose the better route. ? “@DerwinLGray: @GrahamGano don't do it. Getting close to camp?” pic.twitter.com/sraawMNeND
— Graham Gano (@GrahamGano) May 8, 2015
Olympian Lolo Jones on bad news:
When I found out The Mindy Project was cancelled pic.twitter.com/nY0nsuRcvL
— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) May 7, 2015
Mystics guard Kalana Greene on good news:
Ja Rule is still alive? https://t.co/ZbwhNLey05
— Kalana Greene (@theladykg) May 8, 2015
Colts punter Pat McAfee on moral conundrums:
How do vegetarians feel about eating cows that die of old age?? Just an old cow..Guy lived well..Just croked in his sleep..Will they eat it?
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 8, 2015
LPGA player Michelle Wie and Giants punter Steve Weatherfordon workout plans:
Butt day at @team_FIP #BarRDLs pic.twitter.com/5zYZElw6ew
— Michelle Wie (@MichelleWieWest) May 7, 2015
Hmmmm... Well maybe I'm doing it wrong. ? https://t.co/OSqnGVKpTl pic.twitter.com/ZzYGi7HaJb
— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) May 7, 2015
Giants guard Justin Pugh on small victories:
It really is a skill to be able to gracefully finish off a burrito without mishap or creating a mess.
— Justin Pugh (@JustinPugh) May 7, 2015
NBA center JaVale McGee and Heat guard Dwyane Wade won’t let it go:
“@AjayPerumal07: @SHAQ @JaValeMcGee34 just got his #revenge!! #shaqtinafall pic.twitter.com/dDqZW0bkc2” OH SHIII
— Javale McGee (@JaValeMcGee) May 7, 2015
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) May 7, 2015
Grizzlies swingman Tony Allen on the many faces of social media:
Funny picture. ....this what social media do to people. pic.twitter.com/jrZyUrm9L6
— Tony Allen (@aa000G9) May 7, 2015