He did end up losing his job over it and it was mostly do to the perception that his commentary on the Rutgers' women's basketball team was more racist than comical. So, once again, Don Imus has seemingly thrust himself upon the frontline of that losing battle after he made this remark about Adam "Don't Call me Pacman" Jones this morning.

Newsreader Warner Wolf: ...[H]e's been arrested six times since being drafted by Tennesse in 2005...

IMUS: What color is he?

Warner Wolf: ...He's African-American

IMUS: Well. There you go. Now we know.

When you listen to the full audio, you can hear Warner Wolf (This was originally attributed to Charles McCord plenty of readers pointed out that it was actually Mr. Wolf. Thanks for that. Warner Wolf most likely does not.)hesitation, knowing where Imus was headed, then after it, almost give an audible sigh that indicates, "Shit...here we go again."

We'll see how this one plays out.

When hearing that Pacman Jones has been arrested 6 times, Imus asks 'What Color Is He?' [PoliJam]
Don Imus On Adam "Pacman" Jones [Red Lasso]

The 3,000 square foot home has two guest quarters, game rooms , a garage, and sits on 30 acres of land, making it ideal if you like to spend your weekends sitting on a riding lawnmower for 18 hours.

Be forewarned: You will need a pre-qualification letter just to tour Pacman's castle, because you know, the realtor wants to ensure that only serious potential buyers inquire. Those of you looking to spend an afternoon wandering through Pacman's house sniffing the couches or looking for stray dollar bills should not bother.

Pacman Jone's Tennessee home on the market [You Been Blinded]
Pacman's home on the market [WZTV]

We kid Pacman, because we love Pacman. As talented as the former Titan is, you almost have to root for him to get his life in order — remember, it was once so bad that even his family was calling him "out of control" — except ... dammit, now he plays for the Cowboys! If he straightens up and flies right, it's the Cowboys who reap the benefits. Ain't that how it always works?

Now that he's back, though, we can at least rejoice in the obvious-but-still-fun video game jokes.

Ed Werder just called from the ESPN Mort phone into Sports Center and said that the Cowboys have worked out a deal to bring Adam "Pacman" Jones to Big D. The Titans have agreed "in principle" to a trade, so we're assuming that means that the components of the deal have yet to be finalized.

But, wow. Here we go...

Updates as they come, kids.

UPDATE: Via Titans Radio:

...Titans have traded cornerback Pacman Jones to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth round pick, a story first reported by ESPN.

The fourth round pick is #126 overall, which will give the Titans three picks in the fourth round.

"This is KAY-P contacting you on behalf of Club Nite concerning an event that was suppose to feat. Pacman Jones. We are apologizing to him and his family for the misunderstanding. We were informed by a false represenatives who lied to us saying that they could book Pacman Jones. After getting in contact with the real represenatives we discovered that Pacman Jones was not aware his name was advertised for an event and we also found out that he was not even accepting offers to host events. Again we would like to apologize to Pacman Jones, his fan and family.")

It can't be easy being Pac Man Jones. Even when you don't do anything wrong, people try to make other people think you did.

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Pac Man is accused of slapping a woman outside a north Atlanta strip club back on January 3 on 3 a.m.. The woman wasn't a dancer, though, apparently; she's a defense attorney.

She filed an arrest warrant against him in Fulton County Magistrate Court; the name of the strip club is the Body Tap Strip Club.

If anything, one would think Pac Man would have learned to keep his distance from both strips clubs, and lawyers. Alas, a combustible combination.

Pacman Allegedly Strikes Woman In Strip Club [Nashville City Paper]

Again, a matchup of polar opposite human beings. But, in that Tennessee Titans way, they are teammates. Voting is open for about a week, and we'll occasionally remind.

No. 2 Seed Kige Ramsey
Carried around every book he ever owned in a belt.
Visited Wal-Mart.
Actively did some campaigning.
Expanded his commercial techniques.
Enjoyed Halloween.

No. 3 Seed Pac Man Jones
Introduced the phrase "Make It Rain" to a nation of grateful white people.
Scared his family.
Missed out on watching Vince Young play quarterback this season.
Didn't rassle, darnit.

Get on there and vote, folks.

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By the way, the first final four matchup with be posted Wednesday, the day after Christmas — yes, we're working — and the second final four matchup will be posted on New Years Eve. We're working then too.

No. 3 Seed Pac Man Jones
Introduced the phrase "Make It Rain" to a nation of grateful white people.
Scared his family.
Missed out on watching Vince Young play quarterback this season.
Didn't rassle, darnit.

No. 6 Seed Sean Salisbury
Displayed his photographic skills.
Accidentally said "Jew."
Met The Balls.
Established a Web presence.

So, who makes the Final Four?

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Anyway, here are two people who have probably never sat down together for tea, which is a shame; they might learn they have more in common than they think. Or maybe not.

No. 3 Seed Pac Man Jones
Introduced the phrase "Make It Rain" to a nation of grateful white people.
Scared his family.
Missed out on watching Vince Young play quarterback this season.
Didn't rassle, darnit.

No. 14 Seed Norby!
Co-authored a rather awesome memo
Has funny name.
"Hey, how are ya? Couple of things ..."

So, who's making it to the next round?

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It all started with that whole strip club shooting thing — which, we remind you, did leave a man paralyzed — and was gussied up by the whole Making It Rain business, a phrase for which a grateful nation of white people thanks Pac Man. And then was kicked out of the league for a year and plans on spending that time rappin' and rasslin'. It has been a busy year.

But is he a Hall of Famer? Seventy five percent is the threshold for induction. Vote below: Polls will be open until next Monday morning.

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Unfortunately, his new single "Let It Shine" won't hit the streets until August 27. But that doesn't mean Pacman can't go about advertising himself and his label National Street League Records. And what better way for you to let the world know that you are still gangsta and hard core than with a MySpace page?

There are so many things right with this page—the dollar signs in the background, the rotating football helmet with a marijuana leaf on the side, one of the "artists" on the label spelling his name not one, not two, but three different ways (Spoety, Spoaty, Sporty), and his other "artist" name being Squirt da Work. And let's not forget the rotating pictures of these artists in front of their cars with money strewn upon it. A little advice: If you want to show how big and bad you are, how about taking the timestamp off the pictures? Something about it just screams disposable camera.

So if you want to get a jump on what's going to be pure fi-yah in a week, you can hear Pacman's Posterboyz partner Spoaty/Spoety/Sporty and Squirt da Work in their hits "YA NAH MEAN," "Poppin Rubber Bands," and the new street anthem (their words) "How U Feel."

With Wrestling Restricted, Pacman Jones to try music [USA Today]
National Street League [MySpace]

-SA

The Titans received a court order saying Jones can't fake wrestle, which is to take place on Sunday on pay-per-view. To the best of my knowledge, the court order says nothing of real wrestling. Rulon Gardner anxiously awaits.

Seriously, Pacman, why even try to make any sort of appearance on a cable channel not named the NFL Network? I mean, some households actually get pay-per-view television. If it's danger you're a-jonesin' for, there's always sword swallowing, walking on burning coals, BASE jumping, and having Navin Johnson's wife throw knives at the balloon in your mouth. And none of those dangerous, thrilling sports compete with the NFL Network, because it's all televised on stunning bootleg HDTV.

Titans Don't Want 'Pacman' Wrestling [AP/Forbes]
Will They Make It Rain On Pac Man's Face? [127.0.0.1]

The only place that has had more participant behavioral problems in the last few years than the NFL happens to be the only place that will take him: The World Of Professional Wrestling.

TNA Wrestling signed suspended Tennessee Titan cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones to a contract that will see the NFL star perform as a wrestler. Jones is currently suspended for the entire 2007 NFL season, without pay, for personal conduct problems off of the field. Reportedly the Titans have no issue with Jones getting involved in professional wrestling.

We think there's some mad logic in this whole matter; we have a pretty good idea how he could enter the ring. Our favorite part about this is that the Titans "have no issue" with Jones wrestling professionally. No, seriously, Pac Man, go ahead. In fact, climb up to that top rope right now. OK, see that table over there? Jump through it! Go ahead! We don't mind.

TNA Signs Adam "Pacman" Jones [411mania]

I say he looks about 4% more innocent, though. I'm totally buying it. The man in that picture doesn't look like he's capable of biting a bouncer's leg and threatening to kill someone. I mean, the mustache looks kind of guilty. And the look in his eye still says, "I'll give you money and put a bullet in that guy over there if you show me your labia."

But other than that, yeah, the new look is clean and fresh. I would not be surprised to hear that the haircut was given by Roger Goodell's personal barber.

Pacman surrenders for arrest on felony charges [ESPN]

Basically, the lawyers have helpfully listed — comprehensively — every episode of NFL player malfeasance over the last seven-plus years, and it is almost otherwordly entertaining. Reading the PDF is like taking a stroll down memory (Fred) lane.

So, fire up the document and step in the wayback machine. Look, it's Ray Lewis' murder charge! Mark Chmura's sexual assault indictment! Corey Dillon's wife beating! Stacey Mack's solicitation of an undercover cop for oral sex! Oh, thank you, thank you, Greenberg Taurig ... you've made this Thursday afternoon a special one, and our lives a helluva lot easier.

Pacman Appeal Document (PDF)
History Is Foundation Of Pacman's Appeal [The Tennessean]

Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones appealed a season-long suspension and a hearing with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell should be held within two weeks, a league spokesman said Monday.

As we've pointed out before, it's not easy to win an appeal when you're pleading your case to the very same guy who passed down the initial judgment. That said, we congratulate Pacman on delivering the letter successfully; it's not easy to mail something with "THE NFL" written on an envelope in crayon.

Pacman Jones Appeals NFL Suspension [Los Angeles Times]
Roger Goodell Is Judge, Jury And Executioner [Deadspin]
Re: Appeal Of 2007 Suspension [Flyers Fieldhouse]

"In the past few weeks, I have learned a lifetime of lessons ... The first step in meeting these goals is for me to stop making the poor choices that have put me in this position."

Wait, does this mean no more birthday parties. Along those lines, to a lesser extent, Mario Williams has "apologized" for that whole car racing incident that we told you about earlier this week. Though we, frankly, don't believe his explanation.

Williams says he was not racing or driving much faster than the posted speed limit on Interstate 40. In the video, another driver, who also taped the incident, asked Williams if he raced the Lamborghini, and Williams stated clearly that he does not. "It was a stupid thing to do, and I apologize to the fans, the organization and my teammates for not being smart," Williams told the Chronicle on Thursday night. "I shouldn't have put myself in that situation, and I have definitely learned my lesson."

If Williams was going the speed limit in that video, then the rotation of the earth has dramatically slowed.

Pac Man Jones Writes Open Letter To Fans [NFL.com]
Williams Apologizes For Racing Video [Houston Chronicle]
Mario Williams: Fast, Not That Furious [Deadspin]

Here's a nifty little cartoon to help you kill a little time this afternoon.

Chris Henry probably isn't too thrilled with being cast in a supporting role, and he might've appreciated getting full credit for mowing down that pregnant woman.

PacMan [Bang Cartoons]
Pac Man Jones Mania [sportsocracy]

"Mr. Jones was here just trying to be a normal customer, trying to bowl" with several others, Franklin police detective Stephanie Cisco said, according to The Tennessean newspaper.

Clayton Smith, 33, instigated the confrontation at the Franklin Family Entertainment Center when the dispute broke out, Cisco told the paper. Smith brandished a small pocket knife and "threatened to beat up Mr. Jones and to use the knife on him," Cisco said.

Frankly, I'm amazed that Clayton Smith, 33, is not dead. Whoever was rolling with Pacman last night was not doing their job. Someone should have stabbed that man with a trident.

But yes, Pacman does appear to be completely innocent here (if that can ever truly be the case). Police haven't yet discovered any link between the suspect and Roger Goodell, but if I were them, I'd keep looking.

Report: Man faces charges after threatening Pacman [ESPN]

The 49ers were the first to make a move in the giant fiscal orgy, giving an 8-year, $80 million contract to cornerback Nate Clements. The Titans were also in the market for Clements, presumably to replace a certain troubled cornerback who's only happy when it rains. They might be forced to keep Pacman now. Oh well ... someone has to support the strippers of Nashville.

The Falcons gave a fullback, former Raven Ovie Mughelli, a six-year, $18 million deal. Finally, they start to surround Michael Vick with some legitimate offensive weapons.

The Patriots gave an assload of money to stud linebacker Adalius Thomas. I'm assuming on the "assload" part, contract terms weren't immediately available. NFL contracts prohibit the use of the term "assload." Just because it feels like it's appropriate to mention here, Bill Belichick is a genius.

Guard Derrick Dockery got $49 million over 7 years from Buffalo. Not that it's not a worthy signing, everyone needs a few good linemen... but it seems befitting of Buffalo to go out and make a big free agency splash on a guard. That'll sell some season tickets.

And the Redskins, never to be left out, when there's money to spend, gave London Fletcher $25 million over 5 years, and Fred Smoot is rumored to be docking in Washington soon, too.

A flurry of action on first day of free agency [MSNBC]

"Everybody tries to talk to [Pacman Jones]," uncle Robert Jones said. "I do. His mother talks to him, his grandparents talk to him. ... I don't know, I just think he is out of control. I've told him I think he is out of damn control, but he doesn't want to hear it. I hate to say things on the negative because I want to see him do good. But it is hard to see him keep getting involved in stuff like this. ...''

This came on the heels of Pacman's birthday party in Tennessee over the weekend. What did the family talk about during the party? Not the arrest: They say it "just didn't come up." Well, that's what happens when you tell a kid he can't make it rain during his own birthday party; he just closes down on you. Kids today, honestly.

Next time, get him a stripper. He'll open up.

Pacman Just Won't Listen, Family Says [The Tennessean]
Drug Dealers Are Terrible Character Witnesses [Deadspin]

"We gotta slow down, man. We gotta get him focused on football, man. He's focused on too much other shit," Daryl Moore said. "You know, I was talkin' to him the other day about smokin', and he was like 'man, if I didn't smoke I couldn't take all the stress that I'm dealing with right now.' Fisher's being as patient a motherfucker as he can. Fisher gotta win. Fisher trying to win ... He ain't putting up with that shit."

Rather than ignore the obvious irony of a hardcore drug dealer being a voice of reason in a world of insanity, we'd like to embrace it and encourage Titans coach Jeff Fisher to hire Moore as a player behavior consultant. It's not like what he's doing now is helping much.

Drug Dealer's Recorded Calls Mention Pacman's Troubles [NewsChannel5]

I hope that one more post doesn't overdo it on the Pacman Jones story, but I did particularly enjoy this report from WSMV in Nashville. One line in particular really does tell you all you need to know. "He shouldn't have made it rain, then." Yes.

You really couldn't sum it up any better than that... a woman on her front porch, succinctly and authoritatively offering the only advice necessary. If only this woman was around to talk to Pacman before this happened.

Pacman Team Coverage: Channel 4 Reports From Las Vegas, Atlanta [WSMV]

Las Vegas police recovered more than $81,000 in cash from Mitchell's room that investigators believe belonged to Jones. The search warrant also shed light on some missing details about what happened inside the strip club before the 5 a.m. shooting occurred. Cornelius Haynes Jr., better known as the rapper Nelly, and rapper Jermaine Dupri, were also at the club and sitting with Jones's entourage in the VIP section, the warrant stated.

Haynes had tossed hundreds of $1 bills on the stripper stage, an action known in street slang as "making it rain," and Jones joined in. An announcer told all the dancers to go to the center stage, and about 40 strippers soon were on the stage. Mitchell told the strippers from his Houston club to pick up the money, which apparently was only supposed to be used for visual effect, the warrant stated. One of the dancers than took the trash bag filled with Jones' money and a "melee broke out. Jones became irate about the loss of his money, and the fact that girls were in a frenzy, picking up the money at their feet," the warrant stated.

Oh, so this was all about a trash bag with $81,000 in it. THAT should clear everything up.

Warrant Includes Details Of Club Melee, Shootings [Las Vegas Review Journal]
Ghosts Closing In On Pacman Jones [Deadspin]

Susnar later said that Jones assaulted a stripper, and when a bouncer, Aaron Cudworth, intervened, Jones threatened to kill him. After a scuffle between the bouncer, Jones and Jones' posse, the group moved outside. The club owner then said shots came from Jones' group, hitting Cudworth, a female customer, and security guard Tom Urbanski. Urbanski is now permanently paralyzed from the waist down.

The club's owner has his own take on the matter: "What does [the bouncer] get for a hard day's work? A bullet in the spine because of a jackass athlete. It's the most tragic thing I can imagine." By the way, the stripper bouncer had a bite on his ankle, and authorities think it might have been Pac-Man's. Nice, nice, nice. Well played.

Oh, by the way ... it looks like it's all on video. Las Vegas, what a party this weekend.

Pacman Accused Of Lying About Strip Club Shootout [Sports By Brooks]

(It's really starting to look like Las Vegas really was as apocalyptic this weekend as many had feared. Jason Whitlock's got a great column wrapping up the mess.)

(CORRECTION: It was the bouncer's ankle, not the dancer's. So it's known.)

It's always heartwarming when ATVs can bring together defensive backs and country music singers. It happens so often. Like the time when Champ Bailey took his 4-wheeler for a ride and ended up getting high with Waylon Jennings behind a 7-11. Or the time when Carlos Rogers was washing his ATV in front of his house, and ended up nailing all three of the Dixie Chicks.

I love how Pac-Man's attorney goes out of his way here to make sure that people know that Pac-Man doesn't hate George Jones. This is a man who knows that Pac-Man has enough PR problems ... the last thing he'd need is a beef with a country music legend in Nashville.

"George Jones said that they are glad Pacman has moved to Williamson County and glad to have him as a neighbor and that he and his wife Nancy are two of his biggest fans," Robinson said. "They even signed some autographs for each other. There's no problem between them. They're happy to be neighbors.

"Pacman wants to be a good neighbor and he wants to get along with his neighbors. He doesn't want any problems."

To tell you the truth, I don't know anything about George Jones and I wouldn't know who he was if he was outside of my window right now, singing me a love song. According to Wikipedia, Jones has had four different wives, and if they live near Tennessee, chances are that Pac Man's spit on at least two of them.

ATV incident gives Pacman a new friend [The Tennessean]