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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Carrel on July 10, 2008, 03:52:10 PM
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Amazing...What the heck makes these guys do drugs?? Culture? Enviroment? WHAT?? All the talent in the world, just thrown away. Sad. :frown:
Jaguars' Jones arrested on felony drug charge
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones faces a felony drug charge in his former college town after police say he was inside a car cutting up cocaine with a credit card.
The 25-year-old Jones and two others were arrested early Thursday. A police report said officers approached the car and an officer drew his handgun after Jones did not immediately show his hands.
Police said they searched the vehicle and found a plastic bag filled with a white substance that tested positive for cocaine and a jar with possible marijuana residue.
Jared Hicks and Benjamin Cook were also arrested on misdemeanor drug charges.
Jones was released from the Washington County jail on $2,500 bond. His arraignment on a charge of felony possession of a controlled substance was set for Aug. 11, two days after Jacksonville's preseason opener against Atlanta.
Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver said he was waiting to learn details of the case.
"We're trying to investigate that now," Weaver said. "We don't have all the facts. We will comment on that once we have all the facts."
Jones, a star quarterback at Arkansas and a first-round pick in 2005, failed to develop into the go-to receiver for Jacksonville.
Jones caught 77 passes for 1,075 yards and nine touchdowns in his first two pro seasons, but he struggled in 2007.
Last season, coach Jack Del Rio became increasingly frustrated with Jones' demeanor and work ethic, making him inactive for three games. In the offseason, the Jaguars signed free agent Jerry Porter and traded for former first-round pick Troy Williamson.
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Don't these guys get tested for drugs...steroids and the like....as part of their jobs?
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Don't these guys get tested for drugs...steroids and the like....as part of their jobs?
Shhh, you'll expose the NFLPU's slush fund. :uhoh
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Don't these guys get tested for drugs...steroids and the like....as part of their jobs?
Randomly, unfortunately.
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Randomly, unfortunately.
And I believe they aren't tested during the off season.
ack-ack
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How bout Lofa Tatupu getting busted for drunk driving there Rip?
I love it how its always alleged or suspicion of drunk driving, just because someone refuses to blow a breathalyzer.
Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu was arrested Saturday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. His blood-alcohol content was measured to be nearly twice the legal limit.
Tatupu, 25, played the past three seasons for the Seahawks and served as one of the defensive captains the past two years. He released a statement through the team Tuesday apologizing for what he characterized as a "poor decision."
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2004412046_hawk14.html
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What makes them do drugs?
1. They can.
2. They've been allowed to do whatever they want for years.
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How bout Lofa Tatupu getting busted for drunk driving there Rip?
I love it how its always alleged or suspicion of drunk driving, just because someone refuses to blow a breathalyzer.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawks/2004412046_hawk14.html
I remember opening up the CBS Sports webpage about 3 weeks ago, 8 out of 10 headlines were about players either coming out of jail, going to jail, getting busted, or plea bargaining.
And people wonder why I say "hope not" when they say my son might make it pro someday. (of course, at this age, they're just being complimentive)
I am extremely curious as to why you bring up a Seahawk drunk driving infraction compared to Cedric Wilson, cut earlier this by the Steelers, for beating the crap out of his wife. And then there is linebacker James Harrison who was arrested and charged with assault just a couple months ago? Guess your guys win again! :lol
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News Flash! People use drugs.......... so what.
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Cedric Wilson was acquitted and later dropped by the Steelers, and James Harrison's charges were dropped.
Nice try.
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Why do you bring it up and call me specifically out Nef? I'm extremely curious. Do you honestly believe that I believe our team players are exempt from drug or alcohol behavior?
Why Nef? The only thing I can figure out is that SB40 win still feels so shallow to you. :devil
FWIW, Cedric's case has still not gone to court. Perhaps the Steeler's are getting tired of all the domestic abuse players on their team over the last 4 years? Hell, just do a search on "Domestic Abuse" and "Steelers".
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I was just bringing it up for the sake of this thread, just wanted to hear your thoughts on it as I know your an avid Seahawks fan.
Don't jump to conclusions, I wasn't bashing Tatupu or the Seahawks.
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Why Nef? The only thing I can figure out is that SB40 win still feels so shallow to you. :devil
Oh no, here we go. :rofl
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I was just bringing it up for the sake of this thread, just wanted to hear your thoughts on it as I know your an avid Seahawks fan.
Don't jump to conclusions, I wasn't bashing Tatupu or the Seahawks.
Uh huh. :rofl
"....there rip?"
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Uh huh. :rofl
"....there rip?"
There as in Seattle, Ripsnort as in you, yourself. What do you think about it? I find it strange he wasn't charged for wreckless driving too.
Tatupu was driving a 2006 Hyundai with four passengers in Kirkland, according to the police report. An officer observed him traveling in excess of 50 mph in a 35 mph zone and then followed Tatupu into the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant.
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There as in Seattle, Ripsnort as in you, yourself. What do you think about it? I find it strange he wasn't charged for wreckless driving too.
I'll give you an 8 for a good recovery.
Why reckless driving? He was speeding and changing lanes without signaling...that's typical behavior on our roads!
FWIW, not too many NFL players come out with an apology like this, class act that man is...:
I want to apologize to my family, teammates, the Seahawks ownership and organization, and the fans for making a poor decision and putting myself in a bad situation. I take seriously my role as a leader on this team, and in the community, and because of that I'm disappointed and embarrassed by the level of poor judgment I used last weekend. Thankfully, nobody was hurt. This will never happen again, and I hope through hard work on and off the field to begin earning your respect and trust again."
He was sentenced on Monday:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=txseahawkstatupu&prov=st&type=lgns
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Why reckless driving? He was speeding and changing lanes without signaling...that's typical behavior on our roads!
Its most likely different there, but Here in where I live If your observed traveling over 15mph the speed limit, you automatically get charged with Wreckless Driving.
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Its most likely different there, but Here in where I live If your observed traveling over 15mph the speed limit, you automatically get charged with Wreckless Driving.
Wreckless, as in "not causing a wreck" ? or Reckless, as in dangerous road behavior? ;)
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Wreckless, as in "not causing a wreck" ? or Reckless, as in dangerous road behavior? ;)
lol, you know what I mean.
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What makes them do drugs?
1. They can.
2. They've been allowed to do whatever they want for years.
I call it entitlement. Professional sports are scouting kids with talent back to Jr. High now (and in some cases even earlier). They are allowed to do whatever they want in the context of their worlds. Each step along the way they are protected and someone bails them out until finally they feel above the law. Here is something that happened in Utah recently http://www.ksl.com/?nid=294&sid=3731262 (http://www.ksl.com/?nid=294&sid=3731262)
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lol, you know what I mean.
I do. Just pulling yer leg. :)
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I do. Just pulling yer leg. :)
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I just don't understand when a celebrity or sports star gets pulled over for DUI, its always alleged or suspicion of DUI just because they refuse to take a breathalyzer at the scene.
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More former Arkansas Razorbacks in trouble....
Whatta SHOCK.
ROX
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I just don't understand when a celebrity or sports star gets pulled over for DUI, its always alleged or suspicion of DUI just because they refuse to take a breathalyzer at the scene.
And you would not call it suspicious behaviour?