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Statement Regarding Felix Jones' Participation in the 2010 Brian Davis Football Camp
July 13, 2010
In an unfortunate set of circumstances, Dallas Cowboys Running Back Felix
Jones has decided to withdraw from a commitment to the youth of Little Rock.
Mr. Jones had previously accepted payment as a deposit to participate in the
two day Brian Davis Football Camp to be held at Little Rock's War Memorial
Stadium on July 16-17th.As part of this arrangement, Mr. Jones also agreed
to make several appearances in conjunction with publicity events for the
camp - including the now infamous Arkansas Travelers "Meet and Greet" event
that was to take place on June 24th. Several thousands of dollars were also
spent on advertising and promotional materials for the event.
Felix's expectation in the camp was such an opportunity for the camp
organizers that the dates of the event were changed from its original date
in late June to July 16-17 in order to accommodate Felix's schedule. On
Friday, July 9, 2010, Mr. Jones informed the camp through his attorney,
that he was bailing out on the camp and issued a check back for the deposit
that he had demanded to secure his participation.
The Brian Davis Football Camp has been a successful annual event for years
and Felix Jones' participation - along with that of other former Razorbacks
- was expected to make a very memorable experience for the children
participating. Even the local business sponsors were very excited to have
Felix participate and were willing to help provide financial support to meet
Felix's financial demand. The June 24th "Meet and Greet" event was scheduled
to raise awareness for the camp and any money raised was expected to be used
to offset costs for underprivileged children. Felix was well aware of the
event, which he had personally agreed to participate in and, together with
his brother, set a participation fee of $5,000 - despite the assertions of
his attorney who claims that Felix did not know about the event.
Now, not only has Mr. Jones disappointed these children, but he has also
tarnished the great reputation that the camp has developed over the years by
failing to live up to the expectations and obligations that he accepted and
that he had been paid to fulfill. Mr. Jones has further caused harm by
cancelling his participation less than a week before the scheduled event
leaving the camp without any opportunity to react to his lack of commitment
to the children of Little Rock and the State of Arkansas.
It is a shame that Mr. Jones has taken this course of action. If he had no
interest in being a part of the event, he should not have cashed the check.
Instead, he has disappointed a lot of people and damaged the good reputation
of a very worthy cause.