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Marion Jones is Broke
Mike Young
Posted: 28 June 2007 06:40 AM   [ Ignore ]  
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If you haven't heard, Marion Jones is broke. She apparently has only $2,000 to her name. See HERE   for details and HERE for commentary on the issue. Do you feel sorry for her? Will she return? Post thoughts to the forum.
 
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Posted: 29 June 2007 07:37 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]  
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Broke? doubtful.   Morally ethically bankrupt, certainty
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coachformerlyknownas… - 29 June 2007 07:37 PM

Broke? doubtful.   Morally ethically bankrupt, certainty

The fact that she sold her mother's house makes me think that maybe she is financially strapped.

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How could this happen to an athlete who is/was on a contract with Nike?
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cdub - 31 August 2007 11:09 AM

How could this happen to an athlete who is/was on a contract with Nike?

The same could be said for the NFL, NBA, and MLB guys who end up broke.

Financial mismanagement and living above your means is possible at any income level….especially if you have tons of legal costs.

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