Marcell Dareus Doing Lawn Work During NFL Lockout

by Brian Galliford on Jun 30, 2011 1:15 PM EDT in Buffalo Bills News

Imagine a world in which you're a world-class athlete on the cusp of making millions of dollars, but the NFL lockout has caused you to move back into the home you lived in during high school. Such is the plight of many, many NFL rookies, including Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Marcell Dareus.

What is Dareus up to besides working out during the lockout? He's helping his surrogate father, Lester Reasor - also known as "Sarge" - maintain his lawn. (Dareus is back living with the family that took him in as a youth.)

"Everybody calls him 'Sergeant,' because he was a sergeant in the Army," Dareus told the Associated Press. "At 6 o'clock in the morning, we're up cutting grass. He ain't playing. He's crazy about keeping his yard cut. He has kind of a big yard. We cut it twice a week and trim his hedges. It's an all-day thing."

When asked whether he was pushing a mower or driving one, Dareus groaned and replied: "He's old school."

You can check out the AP story for a glimpse into Aaron Williams' lockout life, as well.

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Thats awesome shows gret character in dareus as well

"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus

by matthew62 on Jun 30, 2011 1:17 PM EDT reply actions

Marcell Dareus Doing Lawn Work During NFL Lockout

Well that’s one thing we have in common – so am I!

When you innovate, you've got to be prepared for everyone telling you you're nuts.

by J2 on Jun 30, 2011 1:50 PM EDT reply actions

I take care of mine after work. Another fun night on tap!

In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!

by TheAfghanTwilight on Jun 30, 2011 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

I always wondered how much financial assistance agents gave their clients until their contract was negotiated…I guess none.

by telka on Jun 30, 2011 3:05 PM EDT reply actions

Agents give plenty of money to the dummies who accept it with interest.

"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.

by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jun 30, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Just mowed my lawn yesterday. Hedge trimming Saturday. According to the SSA I have surpassed $1M in earnings over 30+ years of working. Me and Dareus – more in common than we thought.

BTW in my locale we cannot operate outdoor machinery until 7 AM. Lawnmower @ 6 AM just might piss off the neighbors.

Year two is upon us.

by Buffalo for Eternity on Jun 30, 2011 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Haha what a great reply!

"It’s like I’ve always said, don’t tell me about the labor pains, just show me the baby."
- Buddy Nix

"How can a guy with a name like Melo be such a pain in the ass?"
- George Lopez

by dnvrBillsfan on Jun 30, 2011 4:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Ya think?

Who would even want to mow their lawn at 6AM, let alone think it’s a considerate thing to do?!?!

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Jul 1, 2011 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions

You don't think he's using a gas mower!

If they’re really old school, Marcell should be using an all-metal push mower – blades only. Or maybe just large shears! ;o)

by ChuckBuffInFlo on Jun 30, 2011 3:20 PM EDT reply actions

My Grandpa made me mow his yard that way…….. and it sucked!!

"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.

by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jun 30, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I've used one recently

It sucks. Blisters on the hands galore. And it’s quite a workout if the grass is long and the blade is dull…

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Jul 1, 2011 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions

Mowing... ?

with a body that size, maybe he meant grazing…

by IronEagle119 on Jun 30, 2011 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

Good for Marcell!!

Instead of going out with his buddies and getting into trouble, he is spending time with family and just waiting for the lockout to end.
I love this guy already.

"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.

by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jun 30, 2011 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs