RIP - MJ

Like most of the rest of the world I am devastated by the news of Michael Jackson’s death. Ironically, I am in Los Angeles for a few days between shooting a commercial and attending a teammate’s wedding this weekend.

Those who have followed my career know that I am a huge fan of the King of Pop. After many of my touchdowns, I have moonwalked or mimicked some of his moves – before you get ready to criticize those moves on a post, know that even I understand I couldn’t hold a candle to Michael when it comes to dancing. My dances were a mere tribute to Michael’s unbelievable ability to entertain.

Many times we are reminded at someone’s death that “there will never be another one like him/her.” In this case, those words couldn’t be more true.

My condolences go out to his children, his immediate family, and his extended family of millions around the world.

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AlanaG said June 26, 2009

We lost one of the greatest of all time. I hope you'll continue to pay homage to the King of Pop!
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TheOneNOnly said June 26, 2009

You can do the moonwalk? Thats awesome....
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Sportaphile said June 26, 2009

I always thought your MJ moves were kinda corny, but I'll kinda look forward to seeing them now. MJ was the man... . You gotta do an MJ tribute celebration with your first touchdown of the 09-'10 season!!
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MONSTER said June 26, 2009

Yay more mj dances when you score.......

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- Prince replied June 27, 2009
  
  Yep. Keep bringing the dances.
THEBOSS36 said June 26, 2009

Good post don u gotta break out the moon walk in tribute of MJ this year after u throw the game winning touchdown to win the superbowl
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phillyboy3620 said June 26, 2009

Anybody who knows anything about music knows how influential Michael Jackson was to the music industry and he will be greatly missed. R.I.P. MJ
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Traybay said June 26, 2009

I can't wait to see you moonwalk.......take us to the Superbowl....MJ would really have loved that...I will forever love and cherish MJ...he is and forever will be the King of Pop!!!!
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- jerseu_devil replied June 30, 2009
  
  how are you a Lakers fan AND an Eagles fan?
hockeychick23 said June 26, 2009

Celebrate his life and his contribution to music. Without MJ we would not have the artists we have today. We would not have the dancers we have today. He was such an influential man and he touched millions of lives all over the world. Lots of artists are doing great dedications to MJ. Even Dave Matthews Band played a Jackson 5 song at their concert today in honor of MJ. R.I.P Michael Jackson. Always in our hearts and certainly will never be forgotten.
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- lewii5 replied June 26, 2009
  
  that's the truth HC.
  in life there are two types of people: innovators and everyone else. MJ was certainly an innovator.
- trina5 replied June 27, 2009
  
  preach it sister!!!!!
NPhillyBirdman said June 26, 2009

What better QB to pay tribute...another reason why you are the best. You gotta do the kick and fist in the air move too.
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kilo25 said June 26, 2009

You are so true there will never be another MJ! He crossed racial boudaries that many artists wish they could. It sucks now cause A lot of people forgot how much impact he had on peoples lives. Now when I see his videos I start to remember what I was doing at that point in time. With that being said I think the best tribut to him is make it to the superbowl and punish the team, like the cowboys did the bills, when he performed and bust a couple MJ moves.
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igglesphan1981 said June 26, 2009

DM do what ya got to do and as MJ sang , Live your life "OFF THE WALL"
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MattYoukilis said June 26, 2009

Very shocking news in Japan, too.
I was very surprise.
RIP MJ.
Gomeifuku wo oinori itashimasu.
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htkrocks said June 27, 2009

I want to see lots of MJ kicks and moonwalks No. 5!!! It'll be a tribute The Greatest Entertainer of All Time and a tribute the '09 Eagles offense!!
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italaudia4 said June 27, 2009

Donovan your the best!!! Bring home a championship so we all can moondance to broad street in February. RIP MJ
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- jerseu_devil replied July 01, 2009
  
  "moondance?"
hockeygoddess said June 27, 2009

Thank you Donovan for your posts. Practice that moon walk because we all want to see it when the first td is scored!
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MONSTER said June 27, 2009

You guys love u some #5
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- Traybay replied June 27, 2009
  
  Yes we love us some #5....he is a great player and a classy man!!! Can't get any better than that!!!
- khollen replied June 30, 2009
  
  yes we do. don`t you love you some #9?
- jerseu_devil replied July 01, 2009
  
  ...and LITERALLY because Tony Romo is, you know, gay and all that. HA.
tutu21 said June 27, 2009

Get a fine. Bring Chris Tucker on the field to dance with you.
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- THEBOSS36 replied June 27, 2009
  
  Idk Chris tucker got huge since rush hour he had to gain 30-40 pounds lol
tutu21 said June 27, 2009

Get a fine, bring Chris Tucker out to dance with you.
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DMcnabb4MVP said June 27, 2009

They should Add Donovan's moonwalk to the celebrations on Madden when 5 scores a TD! RIP to the Good Michael Jackson.

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- THEBOSS36 replied June 27, 2009
  
  They already do kinda it's the moon walk but not the kick n fist pump lol it dosent look like a moon walk tho it looks like he is just back pedaling lol
trina5 said June 27, 2009

donovan your post expresses everything we are all feeling, imo if your not a fan of michael jackson you are not a fan of music!!! rest in peace the king of pop!!!
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clouds said June 27, 2009

Love you DM! Keep on keepin' on my Brother. You are the Greatest! Peace and have another Great season with the Eagles.
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clouds said June 27, 2009

Love ya DM. You are a class act. Keep on keepin' on Brother! You`re the Best!
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clouds said June 27, 2009

Love ya DM. You are a class act. Keep on keepin' on Brother! You`re the Best!
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oweky2000 said June 27, 2009

im sure all the little boys of the world are relieved
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- khollen replied July 01, 2009
  
  you`re an idiot.
MsStizzle said June 27, 2009

I'm still in shock. Michael Jackson was my favorite singer since before I can even remember. Even though I was a "girly" girl, I had a "jerry curl" styled like his when I was a kid. And his music was something my folks and I actually had in common. Now I have my own kids and they have an appreciation for his music and realize that they're favorite musicians were significantly influenced by MJ. And although he had some "downfalls" throughout his life, he was a great musical artist and humanitarian. Donavon, thanks for opening up this discussion. MJ, you're the KING OF POP FOREVER!!!!
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kristinmasyn said June 28, 2009

keep it up DM, im sure MJ loves your moves. LOL. RIP to the KING OF POP. Michael Jackson was someone who united the different races of the world, now we have to keep it goin and love eachother and help eachother make this a better place to live, just like michael wanted it.
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BenPhranklin said June 28, 2009

he needs u to dance for him now. do it!
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sammyb40 said June 28, 2009

I hope you do many dance moves this year !!! score...... RIP MJ
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maxinit said June 29, 2009

Long live the "King of Pop" Michael Jackson...My heart was truly broken when I learned of his death. Your dance moves are not "corny"...love the tribute you pay to him. Can't wait to see that move after scoring your first touchdown of the 2009-2010 season. RIP MJJ
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raveneagle said June 28, 2009

what does this have to do with football. this isnt the right forum for this discussion. i couldnt care less about Donovans opinion on MJ significance.
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- khollen replied June 30, 2009
  
  it`s his blog, he can write about whatever he wants. if you don`t like it, then don`t read it or comment on it.
5snumber1fan said June 30, 2009

THIS IS A PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO COMMENT ON WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE NOW.......NOTHING SAYS IT HAS TO BE ALL FOOTBALL ALL THE TIME. MJ WAS A FAVORITE OF MCNABB'S SO WHY CAN'T HE PUT HIS FEELINGS OUT THERE.
RIP MJ AND ALL THE OTHER CELEB'S WHO PASSED AWAY THIS PAST WEEK
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diehard615 said June 30, 2009

reports not official yet, but the kid the MJ suppositly molested ( the first case) came out and said he lied!! what scum
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jerseu_devil said June 30, 2009

how is it "ironic" that youre in LA?
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- Rainman replied July 01, 2009
  
  Cuz he was in LA when his boy MJ died
- jerseu_devil replied July 02, 2009
  
  yeah, but how is that IRONIC? Coinicidental.....sure. Completely irrelevant, absolutely. But not IRONIC. Eh. whatever.
- stb1993 replied July 08, 2009
  
  shut up haha. who cares what he said. you know what he meant
renowayne said June 30, 2009

Rots of Ruck Rorge, in the upcomming season!!!!

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renowayne said June 30, 2009

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renowayne said June 30, 2009

Donovan did really "try" the moonwalk?? ha ha ha I missed a definite, defining momet!!!
It could have been his "after career", ...... Anyway,........

This is exactly what (I think), had M.J. reeling. Ever since that "farce" they called a court hearing. That hearing, (and it's processes), really took it's tool on the guy. From what I have been hearing, and reading, he was never the same since..
R.I.P. to a great icon, and and era.
Wayne, Reno Nv
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mikem3517 said June 30, 2009

anybody who honors a child molester or anyone who endangers a child is a low life far from classy. there are many more people worthy of you honor than this wacko.
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- speedwell replied June 30, 2009
  
  Firstly, MJ was never convicted in a court of law. Secondly, the parents of the kids that filed civil and criminal charges against MJ were the ones endangering their children from the start. I don't know what parent sends their kids off to some creepy rich dudes house for unchaperoned slumber parties. All the public evidence shows that they were dirtbags. Third, Mike was definitely nuts. He might be a child molester, the fact is we don't really know.
- khollen replied June 30, 2009
  
  right. this mikem3517 is a moron.
mikem3517 said June 30, 2009

anybody who honors a child molester or anyone who endangers a child is a low life far from classy. there are many more people worthy of you honor than this wacko.
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- khollen replied June 30, 2009
  
  shut up.^
- mitressehc replied June 30, 2009
  
  Second that!
- Rainman replied July 01, 2009
  
  Third that
Rainman said July 01, 2009

I knew Donovan would be upset with this one lol.. Loved the thriller dance he pulled off after a rushing TD in Washington. Mikem3517 is just mad because he was prob raped as a kid. MJ was clean you douche
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khollen said July 02, 2009

if you are dancing, that means we are winning, so keep dancing don.
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funkediva said July 05, 2009

I am there with you on that Don.. I have seen you doing MJ and it is a fun sight to see lol... RIP MJ and my homeoby, classmate and Delta & Omega brotha Steve..
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- khollen replied July 06, 2009
  
  another very sad situation.
stb1993 said July 08, 2009

Michael will always be a legend in the music industry. God bless his soul. DM you have to pull out the moonwalk on your first TD of the season. Talk about a great tribute...
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mattpeto said July 08, 2009

Donovan,

I'm not sure if you will see this or not, but I wanted to say that I really appreciate everything you have given to the city of Philadelphia the last 10 years. I know at times, your relationship with Philadelphia has been rocky. But know, that do you have supporters.

There are many fans that support you, love you, and root for you. You're a true role model. I wanted to post this, because I also have heard that you're a good husband and father.

God bless,
Matt
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mjotley said July 14, 2009

MJ, sure, but what about SM?
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- stb1993 replied July 14, 2009
  
  im sure once he gets back on to update his blog he'll mention steve. he hasnt posted in like 3 weeks or so
Donovanjustwin said July 15, 2009

Hey! D,
I posted some thoughts about your conditioning back in March. I was wondering if anyone else has mentioned it to you in the past. I understand you put some bulk on your body for the pounding. I was wondering if you did that to compensate for the mental aspect of your leg injury. You will feel so much stronger and confident if you lose some of that bulk so you can terrorize defenses again. Hopefully, you have done this already. Look, at Ryan Howard he lost 20-30 lbs coming into this season. You don't need all of that extra crap weighing you down. Let's get over the hump and bring home the parade. Thanks for everything. If it wasn't for you and B-West we would be in the toilet. SUPER BOWL BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DEDICATE THE SEASON AND THE TROPY TO MJ
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20dawk4life said July 21, 2009

1st TD of the season should be u rushing it in n moonwalking the entire endzone f*ck the penalty just tell Akers to kick the sh!t out of the ball n tell the d they owe u this one
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