We asked for more and you delivered. People just love funny t-shirts! It's like in the DNA of America. The only think we love more than humorous clothing are pooping jokes. And if we can somehow celebrate both at the same time? Well....

Yes, that was Najeh Davenport's number. Add it to the wall. (Right next to the Bettis FatHead.)

Previously: The Best (Or Worst?) Personalized Jerseys Of The Year

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Thursday. Welcome to October. I've got a good feeling about this one.

Orlando Brown, the former offensive lineman best known for shoving a ref who nearly put his eye out with a penalty flag, was arrested Friday on charges of breaking into his ex-wife's house, trashing the joint and leaving a log floating in her basement toilet (at least he used a toilet). Brown, who now owns a Fat Burger franchise in DC, sent his ex a text message stating that he had "toured the house." Which makes sense — he was probably just getting a feel for the plumbing.

Breaking, Entering, Pooping With Orlando Brown [Sports by Brooks]
Former Raven O. Brown accused of breaking into ex-wife's house [Baltimore Sun]

The event took place in 2006, but the pictures have just now begun circulating are now causing the police department a lot of very deserved grief. (The photos were mailed anonymously to the Philadelphia Daily News.) Not only is the event itself a questionable move—private citizens wasting police ammunition at a time when real officers were forced to ration—but the photos show players violating pretty much every imaginable rule of gun safety. They're firing weapons without ear or eye protection, handling rifles away from the firing line, and even pointing guns directly at their teammates' heads as they pose like "gangsters" for ridiculous photos.

Worst of all, sources familiar with the event say that some of the guns used were illegals assault weapons taken from the evidence room. In addition to being both against the law and highly unethical, use of such weapons could have compromised the cases they were a part of. Police critics are furious.

"It's a state police firing range used for state police to train. When we're there, it's downright military," said one state police official, who requested anonymity. "But at this event, it's chaos. Everybody's throwing contraband assault weapons around like they're toys; it's like they're having G.I. Joe tryouts. Not only is this totally unethical, but it's totally illegal."

A police spokeswoman said these types of "gun safety" events happen all time. Even Girl Scouts do it! She denied the more serious allegations of using illegal weapons and wasting police ammunition, but the pictures seems to indicate otherwise. An evidence tag can be seen on one of the guns and boxes of police-issued bullets are clearly visible in others. Police say the Steelers requested a gun safety course, but it appears they got the worst-supervised training session ever.

At the Daily News' request, a National Rifle Association-certified training counselor and firearms instructor examined the photographs and detected multiple "dumb and dangerous" safety violations.

"The photos show generally unsafe gun-handling techniques," said Paul Raynolds, a chief range-safety officer from North Jersey. "The players look to be poorly supervised. Basic firearm-safety rules are not being followed." ....

"Here," he added, referring to the group portrait, "you have [a player] pointing this straight at his [another player's] skull. [Other players] are pointing the gun directly at the other guy and the cameraman. That's just negligent beyond belief."

The players pictured include Ike Taylor, James Harrison, Max Starks, James Farrior, Brett Keisel, as well as former Steelers Najeh Davenport and Joey Porter. The NFL has a policy against anyone carrying guns when representing the team or league, but it's not clear if this would qualify. What is clear is that Joey Porter should really not let untrained goofballs points gun at his head. Even Tony Montana knows better than that.

Targets of criticism [Philadelphia Daily News]

UPDATE: The good folks at PSAMP have jogged our memory and pointed out that these photos have actually been on the internet for months. (Including Deadspin. Oops.) But it does appear that the News was the first to report on the connection between the photos and the State Police, who are the real target of their story.

The author of the piece, Dana Difillipo, spoke to Deadspin and says there was some internal debate about running the photos since they were so old, but sports editors at the paper suggested that it was still news, saying "look at all the steroid stories coming out." Also, the source was definitely someone with an axe-to-grind against the state police, but "just because someone has a shady motive doesn't mean it's not news."

As for her use of the phrase "gangster poses," she says, "Well, what would you call them?" Well ... um ... I'm stumped on that one, actually.

What Is Philly.com Trying To Prove? [PSAMP]

Davenport was visiting a family member in a Pittsburgh suburb yesterday, when he left his 1970 Chevy Impala running outside. Twenty-two-year-old Rodney Green saw an opportunity, jumped inside and took off. But Davenport jumped in an SUV (a dump truck was sadly unavailable) and gave chase. The man demands his justice.

The chase ended when Green crashed into four parked cars and tried to flee on foot, but was "detained" by Davenport and several other witnesses until police arrived. I bet he looked good doing it too. The Impala, unfortunately, was no more.

Davenport told WTAE Channel 4 Action News reporter Shannon Perrine that he worked in a store to save $500 to buy the car when he was 15, but has since invested $35,000 to customize and restore it....

"That car was totaled in the front. It was a nice car," said neighbor Leonard Heinz.

Yeah, it was a nice car ... for him to po.... aww, nevermind.

Former Steeler Davenport Chases Down Car Thief In Carrick [WTAE]
NAJEH. DAVENPORT. CAR. CHASE. [Mondesi's House]
Former Steeler Player Involved In Chase, Suspect Crashes Into Parked Cars [KDKA]

Yes, at long last, Najeh Davenport, the hamper shitter, has a starting role for a contending NFL team. We've been waiting for this day for a while. Let the jokes reign free. Our personal favorite is that Davenport will "fill Parker's shoes." We are quite certain that he will.

Much Ado About Pigskin Poo [Wired]

I'd like to be upset about the release of Jeff George, but he's already given us more joy than we ever had a right to expect. And don't shed any tears for him. According to this, his comeback attempt may not be dead, and it may just be a procedural move so the Raiders don't have to guarantee his salary. But even if that doesn't work out, he can still look forward to the warm and loving embrace of Jayson Whitlock.

The biggest surprise, perhaps, was the Green Bay dumped their number two running back, Najeh Davenport. He might be the most talented guy on the entire list of cuts, and it's difficult to believe that he'll be out of work for very long. It occurs to me that a certain Super Bowl team in Pittsburgh could be in the market for a big back.

And of course, there's our main man Marcus Vick, who couldn't quite hold on to his roster spot with the Dolphins. If there's a sudden spike in the Miami crime rate, you'll know why.

Notes: Running backs Dayne, Suggs, Davenport cut; Dolphins release Vick [USA Today]

According to his page, he's into "indie pop" and "contemporary Christian" music, loves the movie Gattaca and "just graduated from Liberty University and am getting started in the real world. I love sports and am also beginning to dabble in the arts a little bit - specifically music and drawing. And that's about it." He also says his goal is to meet Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman. Seems like a nice enough fellow; certainly a much more likable backup Packers running back than Hamper Shitter Najeh Davenport.

Sam Gado Profile [MySpace]

Imagine the possibilities. Todd Bertuzzi could auction off the stick he used to bash Steve Moore. John Rocker could auction off a burning cross. Barry Bonds could auction off some needles; Najeh Davenport could sell some of his poop. And we don't need to even suggest what O.J. would sell ...

Gordon Will Auction Helmet For Katrina [NASCAR.com]
Charity A Wee Bit At A Time [Deadspin]