Arrested: General arrest thread Part II (Reuben Foster arrested, cut by 49ers 11/25)

[KapG]

**** with the brain and it can change you. Look up Phineas Gage. They're still responsible for their actions, but let's not pretend like concussions aren't a life altering problem.

They are. But you'd think this would happen a lot in other contact sports too, no?

Might just have a little something to do with their attitudes and the way they grew up.

 

[What the Faulk]

A bunch of NHL enforcers killed themselves a few summers ago. Beyond that, no other sport is really a contact sport like the NFL is.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Well, for the most part you don't see this stuff in other leagues, at least not to the extent you see it happening in the NFL.

League full of thugs.

Great fun to watch though.

Or bigger rosters? You speak as if every NFL player is a criminal.

 

[Muston Atthews]

A bunch of NHL enforcers killed themselves a few summers ago. Beyond that, no other sport is really a contact sport like the NFL is.

A bunch as in... one? Boogard was accidental overdose

 

[What the Faulk]

And Rick Rypien. And Bob Probert had evidence of CTE in his brain.

 

[Sombastate]

**** with the brain and it can change you. Look up Phineas Gage. They're still responsible for their actions, but let's not pretend like concussions aren't a life altering problem.

I've had 3 concussions in my life. One gave me post traumatic vertigo.

I've never hit anyone outside of playing hockey.

Im sure concussions EXACERBATE things, make **** bags even worse, but I don't think its the cause

 

[What the Faulk]

Not all concussions are made the same.

 

[KapG]

Or bigger rosters? You speak as if every NFL player is a criminal.

Do I really need to list off the numerous SERIOUS charges NFL players have been brought up on the last decade?

Thug life. Nuff said

 

[JDinkalage Morgoone]

I've had 3 concussions in my life. One gave me post traumatic vertigo.

I've never hit anyone outside of playing hockey.

Im sure concussions EXACERBATE things, make **** bags even worse, but I don't think its the cause

I think I agree. I think it can amplify any sort of violent tendencies that someone already has, or amplify any sort of predisposition. These guys have been trained to be hitting people and have a fight mentality their whole lives. Combine that with severe brain trauma and the result is deadly.

I don't think these guys suddenly because violent. I think it probably blurs the lines between the game and real life where they are constantly in kill mode.

 

[JDinkalage Morgoone]

What can the NFL even do with this? Harsher penalties? Do they require players to hire a "handler" of sorts that will watch their behavior and basically take care of them? That seems a bit rash, but honestly, any way to cut down on DUIs...

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

They already have a freakin hotline players could call and get a cab sent to them when out and drinking

NFL can only increase suspensions and then eventually stop signing guys who cant get it together

 

[JDinkalage Morgoone]

They already have a freakin hotline players could call and get a cab sent to them when out and drinking

NFL can only increase suspensions and then eventually stop signing guys who cant get it together

Yeah but you and I know they won't do that. Talent outweighs character in sports

 

[BostonBob]

2 more NFL players arrested over the last 24 hours.


from tmz.com:

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson was TASED by cops at a Minneapolis nightclub ... BECAUSE PEPPER SPRAY DIDN'T STOP HIM ... this according a police report obtained by TMZ Sports.

Johnson was arrested early Sunday morning at Seven Steakhouse Sushi Ultralounge Skybar -- where he was allegedly causing trouble around 3AM.

According to the police report, Johnson was told to leave the building -- but refused ... so cops decided to break out the pepper spray.

But Johnson -- 6'3", 288 lbs -- wasn't fazed ... so cops broke out the stun gun.

He was eventually taken into custody and booked for disorderly conduct and trespassing.

Johnson posted $78 bail -- and was released later that day. He's due back in court on Oct. 17.

Johnson's agent has told the media he was confident the Viking's player would be exonerated.


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from tsn.ca:

Miami Dolphins reserve defensive lineman Derrick Shelby was suspended indefinitely after police used a Taser on him three times while arresting him on misdemeanour charges of resisting arrest and trespassing at a nightclub.

Shelby was suspended hours before Monday's practice for conduct detrimental to the team. Coach Joe Philbin said he talked with Shelby, and said the Dolphins will gather more information before making a final determination on disciplinary action.

According to a Fort Lauderdale police report, nightclub security said Shelby was touching women without their permission early Saturday. Shelby appeared intoxicated, was ordered to leave several times by an officer and refused, the report said.

When officers tried to place the 6-foot-2, 282-pound Shelby in custody, he pushed away and took an aggressive fighting stance. He was placed on the ground and continued to resist, and officers used a Taser before he was subdued.

A mug shot showed Shelby with a swollen lower lip and a bruise on his cheek. He was released from jail on a $100 bond and entered a plea of not guilty.


Full story here: http://www.tsn.ca/dolphins-lineman-shelby-suspended-indefinitely-in-wake-of-arrest-1.100323

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Yeah but you and I know they won't do that. Talent outweighs character in sports

Depends if its a star or good player of course they wont get cut sadly

If its 52nd man on roster ,, Cut

 

[Reality Check]

http://www.examiner.com/article/49ers-fan-fight-brawl-breaks-out-bathroom-during-49ers-game

Not player related but it seems 49er fans are having quite the banner year themselves.

That fight in Arizona was a doozy.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Most likely gang related.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Ex-NFL'er Larry Johnson arrested again this morning

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/report-former-kc-rb-johnson-arrested/ar-BB82Ror
http://www.tmz.com/2014/10/07/larry-johnson-arrested-aggravated-battery/

Arrested for aggravated battery after allegedly punching man in Miami club multiple times and then then threatening him with broken bottle

 

[GarbageGoal]

Not too many guys who just fell off the face of the earth like LJ did. Of course, they usually are RBs

 

[bambamcam4ever]

http://www.examiner.com/article/49ers-fan-fight-brawl-breaks-out-bathroom-during-49ers-game

Not player related but it seems 49er fans are having quite the banner year themselves.

That fight in Arizona was a doozy.

Not a surprise to anyone who has attended a 49ers game and been in the presence of those fans. I held my piss in until well after the game.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Not a surprise to anyone who has attended a 49ers game and been in the presence of those fans. I held my piss in until well after the game.

You could say the same about an stadium.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Not a surprise to anyone who has attended a 49ers game and been in the presence of those fans. I held my piss in until well after the game.

Don't be scared, homie.

 

[Hasbro]

Johnson tried to run but the cops tackled him for a two yard loss.

 

[bambamcam4ever]

You could say the same about an stadium.

You could, but I wouldn't. I haven't felt that way at any other stadium in any sport.

 

[Hasbro]

You could, but I wouldn't. I haven't felt that way at any other stadium in any sport.

Ahem!

 

[kingsholygrail]

Johnson tried to run but the cops tackled him for a two yard loss.

Glorious.