Met Scal last night

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Did Bill Simmons give you any reason for not wanting to take a pic?

On the surface, without any detail, that seems like a diva-ish move for someone that's supposed to be the "common man."

I met Simmons at a random bar in New Orleans during Superbowl weekend.  It was like 2 in the morning.  I actually spotted Rembert Browne first, but as I was approaching him to say hello I crossed paths with Simmons.   He was friendly but when I asked if I could take a pic with him he said he "wasn't supposed to be there"... I didn't ask for clarification, but I assumed it meant that either his wife or ESPN wasn't supposed to know he was in New Orleans at a random bar at 2 in the morning. 

But also in his defense...

Actually, I think that sounds like a good enough reason as is.  Faith in Bill Simmons restored.