Travis Henry: Football Fame Leads to Financial Hardship

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The NFL should pay at least half of the 170k, he was tricked by all 9 women. Yes, he did make a mistake a few times, but NFL can help and also get him back in the league.

Shawn Hooks of CA 9:46AM August 11, 2011

I read that he had 3 kids while still at Tennessee. Everyone makes mistakes and bad choices but this is beyond ridiculous, he thought he would have no one to answer to because he "was" rich. But when he was cut and no longer had that $27 mill contract reality must of set in that he would have to pay 9 women a toatl of $170k per yr for YEARS. I only hope the next young hot shot learns from Travis because Travis obviously did not.

Anthony of GA 4:08PM June 10, 2009

I have known Travis for some years... Basically before the major deal and everything. Long story short, he actually has 11 kids (may be even 12 now) LOL!! Also, he wasn't tricked by anyone, he loves to have unprotected sex. Believe me, I could have been a victim. However, working in the medical field teaches you alot. Therefore, knowing his status of(being a football player) I never had unprotected sex with him. Hell, I was apprehensive about having sex with a condom with him. But he deserves no sympathy. He lies to women and he lies about his kids. I actually found out from one of his family members that he fathered 11 KIDS. He iniatially told me that he had 3. He finally confessed but by that time the media had picked it up. The word pity should not even be directed towards him. He's a selfish, undisciplined, womanizing, impulse buying, uneducated, heartless IDIOT. He loves to drink too, he spends thousands of dollars in clubs but complains about child support. WoW!!

Red Girl of TN 4:11PM March 17, 2009

I don't expect my boss to balance my checkbook and handle my finances, so why should the NFL do ANYTHING for their players? Whatever they are currently doing I'm sure is already above and beyond...
This dude needs to learn some self-discipline. Wear a condom, say no, and think about your future... how GROSS to have had unprotected sex with 9 different women! And the women?? WTH? Grossness personified!! They're called Condoms, people... USE THEM!!!

The Jaded NYer of NY 3:09PM March 17, 2009

this is BS.. plain case of a guy who is unable to have any self discipline or inteligence! women tricked him into fathering..lol! haveing a dad with such a low IQ and drug problems on top of that.. i feel sorry for the children.

KR of IL 3:19PM March 16, 2009

At least he expected to be able to pay for his kids, unlike Octomom who should have a life sentence.

Charles of CA 6:13PM March 15, 2009

Can you say clip, clamp, and burn? What have you been knocked around the field too much? Do you have any comprehension of the lack of respect these children will grow up with because of you and your arrogance?
Your story brings up how hard it is to juggle fame and fortune.. oh bs! All these pity parties they have on you idiots who lack self-discipline, self-control and total lack of intelligence is ridiculous.
I think the courts should make you take a parenting class for every child you have conceived, maybe then it will be pounded into the right head effectively. Ignorance, excuses, lies and arrogance all of these are debts you have left to your children. Your consequences are your own, perhaps it is time you woke up and seriously looked at your life.

Daura of NV 12:24AM March 15, 2009

KEEP IT IN YOUR PANTS, A CHILD IN HIGH SCHOOL WHO RAISED YOU???? MAYBE YOU SHOULD HAVE STUDIED (NOT SEX) AND YOU WOULD NOT BE IN THIS SITUATION NOW! AND, DRUGS, my god, WHAT AND WHERE WERE YOU RAISED OR NOT RAISED IS A BETTER STATEMENT

Disgusted of IL 10:13PM March 14, 2009

Did you not have any role models in your life as a kid or teenager? Mother, grandparents, aunts, uncles? ANYBODY? I am a single mom and I told my sons all about how women are and having SAFE SEX!!!! You obviously were told or didn't listen or BOTH in your case. Fell sorry for you...nope just the children brought into the world by women that aren't about much either and these children have to live in the light you have put them in along with the woman (both of you are to blame). I find it very hard to believe growing up in Florida you had no MEN (understand the word...MEN, not buddies, hanger on's) to tell you anything about being a wealthy sports figure or a WOMAN to tell you? I am also surprised a woman would want to marry you after all this, I question that as well. SHE needs to take off the rose colored glasses and get ready for LOT'S OF BABY MAMA DRAMA, a true woman would run the other way from YOU! You breed and your offspring will do the same, this is so terriable!!!!!ouch

Can't imagine a life like yours of FL 10:10PM March 14, 2009

Nah, it doesn't change my perspective. The man fathered 9 damn kids...I mean I'll give him 1, 2, hell maybe even 3 or 4...but 9. Might as well call him the Shawn Kemp of NFL. Seriously, get a visectomy or however you spell it. Snip Snip travis

Kyle Nowak of NC 10:39PM March 13, 2009