Shannon Sharpe (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Shannon Sharpe played in the NFL for many years and became accustomed to seeing men his size or bigger barrelling toward him in an effort to tackle him to the ground.

Despite his once fearless attitude, Sharpe is revealing the frightening reason why he refuses to sl3ep over at women’s houses anymore.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer was talking to former NFL quarterback Cam Newton on the “Funky Friday” podcast when he explained that two separate occasions led him to change his ways, both of which led to unwanted drama with women.

The first incident for Shannon Sharpe was after he was drafted when a man came into the home.

He was getting back into town late and didn’t want to startle his grandmother by walking into the home late, so he called a woman to see if she was single and asked if he could stay at her place for the night. He had no idea all hell would break loose after this.

“Cam, something told, ‘Boy, keep your clothes on.’ So, I got on shorts, and I got on a T-shirt,” Sharpe explained. “Man, have you ever had sl3ep paralysis? You can hear things, but you can’t move … . I can hear, and it’s getting louder, it’s getting louder, and they’re arguing. So, by this time – boom! The door flies off the hinges. … So, I’m jumping up like, ‘Hey, what’s up, boy, what’s it about to be?’ I said, ‘Oh lord, he’s got some bodies on his resume.’ Yeah, I’m talking about those kind of bodies.’”

Luckily for Shannon Sharpe, the man directed his anger only at the woman, not him.

“I’m saying to myself, ‘Me, too.’ Cam, man, I put my shoes on and booked it out of there.”

Sharpe was drafted in the seventh round of the 1990 NFL Draft after playing all four years at Savannah State University.

Despite how frightening that moment was, it still wasn’t enough to stop him from making the same mistake a second time three years later.

Shannon Sharpe stated he had gone back to Savannah State for homecoming when the Broncos had a bye week during the 1993 NFL season, so he decided to meet up with a woman in the area.

Unfortunately, the situation went terribly as another man showed up at this location, but this time, he came carrying an assault weapon with him.

“I set my stuff down. And I’m looking at the door handle, it’s turning. … Dude, come in. He got that [AK-47]. Oh lord, have mercy. I said, ‘Lord.’ And he look at me, and he said, ‘My man.’ I said, ‘Yeah.’ He’s about to ask me if I’m Sharpe. I said, ‘Yeah.’ He said, ‘I thought so.’ I said, ‘My man, is this your people?’ He said, ‘Yeah. Two years,’” Sharpe said.

“I said, ‘My man, I ain’t know.’ I said, ‘You know who I am now.’ I said, ‘Man, my bad. You saved me.’ Because if I had not been [interrupted], I ain’t telling this story right now.”

Sharpe made it clear that was the final time he would stay at a woman’s house.

“I have not closed my eyes at another woman’s house in 31 years,” Sharpe said.

 

Sharpe went on to have an illustrious career with the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens for the next twelve years. His resume includes three Super Bowl titles. He also was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

Shannon Sharpe Issues Formal Apology To Megan Thee Stallion

Shannon Sharpe took personal responsibility for his comments during the latest taping of his unfiltered podcast, Club Shay Shay.

He formally apologized to Houston, Texas, rap superstar Megan Thee Stallion after he stated last year, “I’d have her stretched out like quarter to three.”

Even though he apologized at the time, he made sure to do it in her face during the interview.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was drap3d with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.