Bronco Billy Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 From the Rocky Mountain News this morning (no link yet): Former University of Colorado linebacker Jordan Dizon was arrested April 20 and cited for driving under the influence, driving the wrong way down a one-way street and failure to provide proof of insurance. According to a Boulder (Colorado) police report, Dizon's blood alcohol level was 0.097, above the legal limit of 0.08. Dizon has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He is scheduled to appear in Boulder County Court on Aug. 18 and has a trial set for Oct. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Link to Boulder Daily Camera story Former Buff Jordon Dizon charged with DUI Star linebacker drafted by Lions six days after arrest By Kyle Ringo (Contact) Monday, June 23, 2008 Former CU linebacker Jordon Dizon, 22, was arrested April 20 and cited for driving under the influence, driving the wrong way on a one-way street and failure to provide proof of insurance. According to a police report, Dizon’s blood-alcohol level was 0.097, above the legal limit of 0.08. Six days after his arrest — which received no media attention — Dizon was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the National Football League draft. During a court appearance today, Dizon’s attorney, Peter Schaffer, filed a motion to waive the ex-Buff’s appearance at a scheduled case management conference. Dizon, who was named a team captain along with Jackson prior to last season, must appear at all future court hearings. Dizon has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He is scheduled to appear in Boulder County Court on Aug. 18 and has a trial set for Oct. 21. In a phone interview from his home in Hawaii today, Dizon told the Camera he regrets the incident and understands it reflects poorly on him. He referred all questions to Schaffer. “I was very polite to the officer. I did everything he asked me to and I acted like a man,” Dizon said. “It’s a bad situation and I’m sorry that it happened.” According to Boulder police records, officers found Dizon parked facing south on northbound Walnut Street, near 13th Street, at 2 a.m. April 20. Police officers said Dizon was cooperative and told them he had only stopped briefly to pick up a friend. Police observed the smell of alcohol on Dizon’s breath and asked him to consent to voluntary roadside tests, according to the report. Dizon admitted to drinking two margaritas earlier in the evening, according to police records. Schaffer said his client passed a breathalyzer test, but there is no mention in the arrest report of such a test being administered. Officers arrested Dizon and he later consented to a blood test. “Jordon is an outstanding football player, person and citizen,” Schaffer said. “I think that over time he will continue to demonstrate that to all his fans in both Michigan and Colorado.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Stupid fricken athletes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 From the Rocky Mountain News this morning (no link yet): Former University of Colorado linebacker Jordan Dizon was arrested April 20 and cited for driving under the influence, driving the wrong way down a one-way street and failure to provide proof of insurance. According to a Boulder (Colorado) police report, Dizon's blood alcohol level was 0.097, above the legal limit of 0.08. Dizon has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He is scheduled to appear in Boulder County Court on Aug. 18 and has a trial set for Oct. 21 Dizon was NOT a member of the NFL at that point in time...the draft was held on April 26th and 27th so I don't see how he can end up in their program because of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Link to Boulder Daily Camera story Former Buff Jordon Dizon charged with DUI Star linebacker drafted by Lions six days after arrest By Kyle Ringo (Contact) Monday, June 23, 2008 Former CU linebacker Jordon Dizon, 22, was arrested April 20 and cited for driving under the influence, driving the wrong way on a one-way street and failure to provide proof of insurance. According to a police report, Dizon’s blood-alcohol level was 0.097, above the legal limit of 0.08. Six days after his arrest — which received no media attention — Dizon was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the National Football League draft. During a court appearance today, Dizon’s attorney, Peter Schaffer, filed a motion to waive the ex-Buff’s appearance at a scheduled case management conference. Dizon, who was named a team captain along with Jackson prior to last season, must appear at all future court hearings. Dizon has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He is scheduled to appear in Boulder County Court on Aug. 18 and has a trial set for Oct. 21. In a phone interview from his home in Hawaii today, Dizon told the Camera he regrets the incident and understands it reflects poorly on him. He referred all questions to Schaffer. “I was very polite to the officer. I did everything he asked me to and I acted like a man,” Dizon said. “It’s a bad situation and I’m sorry that it happened.” According to Boulder police records, officers found Dizon parked facing south on northbound Walnut Street, near 13th Street, at 2 a.m. April 20. Police officers said Dizon was cooperative and told them he had only stopped briefly to pick up a friend. Police observed the smell of alcohol on Dizon’s breath and asked him to consent to voluntary roadside tests, according to the report. Dizon admitted to drinking two margaritas earlier in the evening, according to police records. Schaffer said his client passed a breathalyzer test, but there is no mention in the arrest report of such a test being administered. Officers arrested Dizon and he later consented to a blood test. “Jordon is an outstanding football player, person and citizen,” Schaffer said. “I think that over time he will continue to demonstrate that to all his fans in both Michigan and Colorado.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Dammit! I just fricking drafted him yesterday!!! Dizon admitted to drinking two margaritas earlier in the evening, according to police records. The Rio on Walnut will kill you. Those margs are toxic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Dizon was NOT a member of the NFL at that point in time...the draft was held on April 26th and 27th so I don't see how he can end up in their program because of this. Bcause Goodell is a power happy weenus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) Bcause Goodell is a power happy weenus? and because Dizon isn't a Patriot or Cowboy. Apparently the rules are different for them. Edited June 24, 2008 by Bronco Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Dizon was NOT a member of the NFL at that point in time...the draft was held on April 26th and 27th so I don't see how he can end up in their program because of this. That is an interesting point. The league should not be taking any action against him. This could become a very interesting situation to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Dizon was NOT a member of the NFL at that point in time...the draft was held on April 26th and 27th so I don't see how he can end up in their program because of this. According to PFT Frostee Rucker was disciplined by the NFL for a pre-draft infraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 According to PFT Frostee Rucker was disciplined by the NFL for a pre-draft infraction. then they need better lawyers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 and because Dizon isn't a Patriot or Cowboy. Apparently the rules are different for them. Yeah, because the Patriots never lose a first round draft pick as a penalty and I definitely imagined Rodney Harrison's 4 game suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 According to PFT Frostee Rucker was disciplined by the NFL for a pre-draft infraction. Yea, it was for an incident from 2005. Charges were filed in 2006 and he was suspended after the settlement in 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) Yeah, because the Patriots never lose a first round draft pick as a penalty and I definitely imagined Rodney Harrison's 4 game suspension. Does this mean we should ensue with the discussion regarding videotapes destroyed by the commish on behalf of the Patriots? They got a slap on the wrist for blatantly cheating - only a hard core homer would disagree with that. And no one but the Patriots & the commish will know the extent of it since the evidence is now in ashes. Edited June 24, 2008 by Bronco Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 and because Dizon isn't a Patriot or Cowboy. Apparently the rules are different for them. Let it go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 and because Dizon isn't a Patriot or Cowboy. Apparently the rules are different for them. Let it .....go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) More and more people revealed to have been on drugs while on the Raiders with Randy Moss. I would have saved my body as well. Edited June 24, 2008 by WaterMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Let it .....go But you repeatedly bring it up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 But you repeatedly bring it up... I'm a Cowboys fan. It is in my blood and playoff victories have been scarce lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 I'm a Cowboys fan. It is in my blood and playoff victories have been scarce lately I meant that you double posted above, you meathead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Let it .....go I don't see Jerry Jones in either of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I meant that you double posted above, you meathead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Does this mean we should ensue with the discussion regarding videotapes destroyed by the commish on behalf of the Patriots? They got a slap on the wrist for blatantly cheating - only a hard core homer would disagree with that. And no one but the Patriots & the commish will know the extent of it since the evidence is now in ashes. You can argue all you want. I'm not arguing. You made a statement that the Patriots don't get punished. You were wrong and I simply pointed out 2 punishments that show this. No argument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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