Auburn: former Auburn DL Nick Fairley erupts at white house visit

[Cannonfury]

WASHINGTON, DC - May 8, 2011: It was smiles all around for the Auburn
football team during a meeting today with President Obama in the White
House. But things appeared to change abruptly for Detroit Lions and
former Auburn DL Nick Fairley soon after leaving the reception.

Team mates were seen pulling on Fairley's shoulders and jacket sleeves
to get him on the team bus, as Fairley appeared demonstrably upset,
swinging his arms in an apparent attempt to break their grasp and loudly
cursing as he exited the grounds. Auburn officials have denied that any
incident occurred, and specifically denied that Fairley had to be
ushered away by fellow players. The Secret Service commented that, "at
no time was the President's safety in any question. The situation was
well in hand."

However, sources close to the team, speaking on the condition of
anonymity, have indicated that the problem arose when Fairley took his
turn to shake the President's hand as the team exited the White House.
Sources say that Fairley stared at Mr. Obama in shocked silence during
the handshake, and then moments later flew into a rage to the point of
being restrained by team mates.

According to sources, Fairley's anger erupted when he realized that this
was the first time in his sports career than anyone in a suit had shaken
his hand WITHOUT slipping him several hundred dollars of cash.

Fairley's agent declined to comment on this report. Repeated calls to
the Auburn Sports Information Office seeking comment on this report were
not returned. Auburn Head Coach Emeritus, Pay Dye did comment to the
report, stating, "Keep it down home, Cuz!".