The 2009 NFL Rookie Symposium has now come and gone, and we’re left with details of hardcore sexual education and an intense blow-up courtesy of two-time All-Pro and future Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter.

And while most may be more interested in Sandra “Ms. Mac” McDonald’s instant classic lecture, fans of the New York Giants had better pay closer attention to Carter’s tongue-lashing.

“If you don’t want to listen to people who know more than you and who can help you navigate through what lies ahead, odds are you won’t be in the league for long,” Carter said.

Although the rookie who fell asleep and took the verbal beating has not yet been identified, fans shouldn’t be surprised if it turns out to be Big Blue’s third-round pick Ramses Barden.

Earlier Sunday morning, Barden expressed concern (via Facebook) about his ability to stay awake during the four-day event.

“Off to the rookie symposium….Mission: To stay awake and hopefully learn sumthin,” Barden shared.

Coming into the 2009 NFL Draft, one of the few knocks on Barden and his character was his inability to concentrate. And while it may be a bit of a reach to assume it was the former Cal Poly wide receiver that caught some shut-eye during Carter’s mic. time, he’s a good a bet as any—especially considering it was a concern of his going into the event.

Here’s to hoping I just read too much into this and it’s nothing more than a strange coincidence.

Originally published at Giants 101.