Jeremy isn't exactly the best spokesperson for himself. That aside I see no benefit to his case from his going on the record in an in-person interview on TV. Oh well......
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Jeremy isn't exactly the best spokesperson for himself. That aside I see no benefit to his case from his going on the record in an in-person interview on TV. Oh well......
Sparky he is an excellent spokesperson for himself. The more he talks, the deeper the hole he digs. I think until he hits rock bottom, he wont admit he has a problem and seek help.
I think he's an excellent spokesperson for NASCAR's side in the lawsuit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark in Oshawa
Mayfield on ESPN's Outside the Lines: Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield tells reporter Steve Delsohn, in Mayfield's first one-on-one nationally televised interview, that NASCAR is using his situation to scare the sport's marquee drivers who he says use drugs, such as marijuana and cocaine. The interview airs on Outside the Lines on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 9:00am/et on ESPN.
Some quotes from Outside the Lines: "I wish I could sit here and say 'No, it's not over,' but realistically, I would have to have a sponsor, or own my own team, or find a ride, and all those are virtually impossible with the baggage that comes along with me now." -- Jeremy Mayfield, on whether his NASCAR career is over.
"No, they could never be confused for methamphetamine in a confirmation." -- Dr. Anthony Butch, director of the UCLA Olympic Analytical Laboratory, which performs drug testing for U.S. Olympic athletes, the NFL and the NCAA, on whether a combination of Adderall and Claritin-D could cause a positive test for methamphetamine.
"You use me as an example to let everybody know who may have already tested positive for marijuana, cocaine or whatever, that they haven't got anybody for, and it puts the fear of God in everybody in the whole sport. I was a good example, a good pawn who wasn't going to cost them any money at all. I was worth more to them as a failed drug test then I am as a driver, owner for my own team." Jeremy Mayfield.(ESPN)10-23-2009)
The man is a prize nut job if he thinks the above is true.
Riiiiiggghhhhhttttttt. You can just tell that the current driver line-up in Sprint Cup is rife with druggies. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Haulin'AssAndTurnin Left
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Just when Jeremy thought things couldn't get worse:
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Mayfield attorney says he's owed money: Charlotte-based attorney Bill Diehl says suspended Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield hasn't paid him for services. Mayfield recently replaced Diehl and his firm with celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos. Diehl said the driver owes him "a lot" for defending him in his lawsuit against NASCAR. Mayfield brought suit against the governing body after being suspended indefinitely for violating NASCAR's substance abuse policy. Court documents have since revealed he tested positive for methamphetamines. Diehl wished Mayfield luck with his case, but said, "I'm going to get paid." Diehl, whose fee is $1,000 per hour, said he doesn't believe Mayfield is as financially strapped as has been reported. He said his firm has asked to be paid and will seek legal action if this doesn't happen. Diehl would not say how much Mayfield owes him, but said, "We worked very hard."(ESPN.com)(11-2-2009)
He is a nut job, and now he owes Diehl. Diehl was doing a good job when he could keep a lid on Mayfield. I suspect Mayfield dumped him because he didn't like Diehl's advice. Talking to the media and whining how he is being persecuted is just silly, but that is the tale of a Meth addict. It is never their fault....
Just as I thought. Diehl probably told him to pay up or get lost. Way to go Jeremy!
There's always much more to the story than what's made public. Most cases like this are done on contingency basis, if the lawyer doesn't win they don't get paid.
What most likely happened is Nascar made a "go away" offer, which would have paid Diehl, given Mayfield some money, but didn't vindicate him or get him back on the track.
The following quoted comment doesn't sound like it came from a man who was working on a contingency basis.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonesi
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Diehl wished Mayfield luck with his case, but said, "I'm going to get paid." Diehl, whose fee is $1,000 per hour, said he doesn't believe Mayfield is as financially strapped as has been reported. He said his firm has asked to be paid and will seek legal action if this doesn't happen. Diehl would not say how much Mayfield owes him, but said, "We worked very hard."(ESPN.com0