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Sean Salisbury Admits Taking, Showing Pictures of His Privates

Jan 22, 2010 – 8:30 AM
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For years, a rumor has raged on various sports web sites that former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury, during his tenure as an ESPN analyst in 2006, took a picture of his genitals and showed it to co-workers. And for years, Salisbury has denied those rumors.

But no more. Salisbury has told USA Today the truth: He did it.

His explanation:
"I was ashamed, and I didn't want to say anything," says Salisbury, who was an NFL quarterback for eight years and an ESPN NFL analyst for 12. "I thought it would go away and let my ego get in the way. Since then, I've beat myself up about it more than 10 baseball bats could. A stupid mistake can cost you, and this has really cost me. I should have been having this conversation a long time ago."
Salisbury filed a lawsuit against Deadspin.com over its reporting on the cell phone incident, and although his admission would seem to vindicate Deadspin, he says he's going forward with the case.

And Salisbury says that he's had therapy and wants to return to the sports media.

"I needed help," Salisbury said. "I had a lot of inner anger for years."
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