OWINGS MILLS, Md.
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Ray Rice acknowledged Friday that he "failed miserably" and apologized for the
actions that led to his arrest on assault charges. Rice was arrested following a
Feb. 15 altercation in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in which he allegedly struck
fiancee Janay Palmer. The couple married in late February, and both went to the
stage at the team training complex for their first public comment since the
arrest. "I failed miserably, but I wouldnt call myself a failure because Im
working my way back up," he said. Wearing a light grey suit and striped tie,
Rice spoke for just over six minutes and didnt take questions. His speech was
not prepared, but he often referred to notes on his cellphone. "I know many of
my supporters, sponsors, dont want to be in partnership with me. Thats my
fault," Rice said. "I take full responsibility for that. One thing I do know is
that Im working every day to be a better father, a better husband and just a
better role model." Rice was accepted Tuesday into a diversion program, which
upon completion could lead to the charges being expunged. "I want you to know Im
still the Ray Rice that you know, or used to know, or grown to love," Rice said.
"Im still the same guy. As me and Janay wish we could take back 30 seconds of
our life, we definitely sit here and tell you that we are better parents, we are
better lovers and also better friends." Among those in attendance were Rices
mother, Janet, and his father-in-law, Joe Palmer. Rice was only 5 when his
father was shot and killed, and he referred to Joe Palmer as the" father I never
had." "Thank you for teaching me how to be a man," he told Palmer. "I know it
wasnt easy when you saw everything that happened, but I just remember your
words: Youll get through it. Those words will always stick with me, because one
thing you gave me is trust." The 27-year-old Rice has played six years for the
Ravens. He is the teams career leader in total scrimmage yards and ranks behind
only Jamal Lewis in total yards rushing. "My job is a very powerful job, and Im
blessed to be playing at the highest level of sports," Rice said. "But the job I
did was more than scoring touchdowns. It was getting out in the community and
helping out. So when this thing happened with me and my wife, one thing I can
say is, sometimes in life you will fail." Rice is eager to put this behind him,
but its possible that a suspension from the NFL looms ahead. His focus now,
however, is clearly on his personal life. "There were a lot of tears shed, but
me and Janay can truly say were in a better place," Rice said. "We just hope to
one day gain back everyones trust. Were still the same people and Im still the
same person." After Rice was done speaking, he turned toward Janay, who enforced
the couples united front. "I do deeply regret the role I played in the incident
that night," she said. "But I can say that I am happy that we continue to work
through it together. I love Ray, and I know that he will continue to prove
himself not only to you all, but to the community, and I know he will gain your
respect back in due time."
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