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'''Laveranues Coles''' (born [[December 29]], [[1977]] in [[Jacksonville, Florida]]) is a receiver who was [[drafted]] by the [[New York Jets]] in the third round of the [[2000 |
'''Laveranues Coles''' (born [[December 29]], [[1977]] in [[Jacksonville, Florida]]) is a [[wide receiver]] who was [[drafted]] by the [[New York Jets]] in the third round of the [[2000 NFL Draft]] out of [[Florida State University]]. Coles signed with the [[Washington Redskins]] in the 2002 offseason and admitted that he left the [[Jets]] because the Redskins offered him more money. He had a [[Pro Bowl]] year for the Redskins in [[2003]]. At the end of the [[2004]] season, Coles left the Redskins because of a lack of a deep passing game from [[Joe Gibbs]]' conservative 2004-2005 offense. He was traded back to the Jets in 2005 for [[Santana Moss]]. After a disappointing season in 2005, Coles is enjoying a rebirth in 2006, directly due to the good health of [[Chad Pennington]] |
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In September of [[2005]], a very [[Privacy|private]] Coles disclosed in a ''[[New York Times]]'' interview that he was molested by his stepfather between the ages of 10 to 13. Eventually the court became involved, and [[football]] was a refuge for him throughout his pain. Coles stated that he is coming forward because, "...even if it's one kid who I can touch, who my story gives him the strength to come out and say something, I feel like it's worth it." On [[October 18]], [[2005]], his [[story]] was aired on ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]''. Coles stated anybody dealing with these problems should not be ashamed and let somebody know about your problems and you can overcome your demons as he has. |
In September of [[2005]], a very [[Privacy|private]] Coles disclosed in a ''[[New York Times]]'' interview that he was molested by his stepfather between the ages of 10 to 13. Eventually the court became involved, and [[football]] was a refuge for him throughout his pain. Coles stated that he is coming forward because, "...even if it's one kid who I can touch, who my story gives him the strength to come out and say something, I feel like it's worth it." On [[October 18]], [[2005]], his [[story]] was aired on ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]''. Coles stated anybody dealing with these problems should not be ashamed and let somebody know about your problems and you can overcome your demons as he has. |
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Revision as of 20:36, 6 December 2006
Laveranues Coles (born December 29, 1977 in Jacksonville, Florida) is a wide receiver who was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft out of Florida State University. Coles signed with the Washington Redskins in the 2002 offseason and admitted that he left the Jets because the Redskins offered him more money. He had a Pro Bowl year for the Redskins in 2003. At the end of the 2004 season, Coles left the Redskins because of a lack of a deep passing game from Joe Gibbs' conservative 2004-2005 offense. He was traded back to the Jets in 2005 for Santana Moss. After a disappointing season in 2005, Coles is enjoying a rebirth in 2006, directly due to the good health of Chad Pennington
In September of 2005, a very private Coles disclosed in a New York Times interview that he was molested by his stepfather between the ages of 10 to 13. Eventually the court became involved, and football was a refuge for him throughout his pain. Coles stated that he is coming forward because, "...even if it's one kid who I can touch, who my story gives him the strength to come out and say something, I feel like it's worth it." On October 18, 2005, his story was aired on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Coles stated anybody dealing with these problems should not be ashamed and let somebody know about your problems and you can overcome your demons as he has.
Dillard's Department Store Incident
On September 29, 1999, Laveranues and Florida State teammate Peter Warrick allegedly conspired with Dillard's department store clerk Rachel Myrtil to underpay for clothes at the store by $391. Myrtil was charged with letting Coles and Warrick buy $412.38 worth of clothing for $21.40. An off-duty officer saw what happened through a surveillance camera, according to police. Coles, Warrick and Myrtil were arrested for grand theft. Coles was dismissed from the team in connection with the department store scam.
High school career
While attending Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Florida, Coles played Football, Basketball, and ran track. In football, he rushed for nearly 5,000 yards in his career, was named to the Blue Chip Dream Team, and was a first team Class 4A All-State selection. In basketball, he was a member of a state championship team as a senior. In track, he recorded a time of 10.6 seconds in the 100 meter dash and 21.8 seconds in the 200-meter dash. Due to a scandal at Florida St. which resulted in Coles' dismissal from the team, he often refers to his high school when introducing himself on Monday Night Football. He is considered by many to be one of the fastest players in the game, with break-away speed.
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