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[bpwallace49]

Nick Fairley now caught with pot in Alabama . . . . .

[detlef]

For some strange reason, I have a hard time being outraged by, yet another, dude in his 20s with more money than he knows what to do with, buying a bag of weed.

[delusions of grandeur]

detlef, on 03 April 2012 - 04:05 PM, said:

For some strange reason, I have a hard time being outraged by, yet another, dude in his 20s with more money than he knows what to do with, buying a bag of weed.

Agreed, but what drives me crazy about things like this, is that when you're worth that much money and have that much to lose, have someone else hold onto or deliver it or whatever.... I know this isn't the same degree as player DUIs, but it's the same in that you're taking an unnecessary risk, when you have all the means not to.

Further, this article says that police got reports of Fairley's car speeding around a neighborhood, and he was driving on a suspended license, so to me it's more a matter of having such a careless attitude about your golden opportunity.

Edited by delusions of granduer, 03 April 2012 - 04:19 PM.

[detlef]

delusions of granduer, on 03 April 2012 - 04:19 PM, said:

Agreed, but what drives me crazy about things like this, is that when you're worth that much money and have that much to lose, have someone else hold onto or deliver it or whatever.... I know this isn't the same degree as player DUIs, but it's the same in that you're taking an unnecessary risk, when you have all the means not to.

Further, this article says that police got reports of Fairley's car speeding around a neighborhood, and he was driving on a suspended license, so to me it's more a matter of having such a careless attitude about your golden opportunity.

Truth.  These guys have all these hangers on so I just don't see how they can't put one of them in charge of this stuff.

[Brentastic]

Just legalize it already.

Oh, and I agree with D.o.G's post.

[Puddy]

[Bronco Billy]

I am a staunch supporter of legalizing pot despite never having tried it - not even one puff.  That said, until it is legal and it is off the banned substance list in the NFL, the guys are morons to take the risk of using it.

However, if I were forced to work in DET, I'd probably be sparking up spliffs regularly.

[Sunday Couch Potatoe]

Man what a shocker

[buddahj]

Brentastic, on 03 April 2012 - 04:23 PM, said:

Just legalize it already.

+1

[WaterMan]

Oh no, the horror!

[Puddy]

Lions Nick Fairley busted again on DUI in Alabama




Allen Park- Nick Fairley maybe shouldn't go home for a while; seems like every time he goes back to Mobile, Ala., he gets arrested.
Television station Fox10 in Mobile reported Sunday that Fairley was arrested around 1 a.m. for driving under the influence and attempting to elude police.
"We are aware of the reports and are in the process of gathering more information," said Lions director of media relations Bill Keenist.
According to the report, Alabama state police also ticketed Fairley for reckless driving, no proof of insurance and having an open container.
Fairley posted $1,750 bond and was released around 9 a.m.
Fairley is facing a July 31 court date in Mobile for a marijuana-possession charge on April 3

Edited by Puddy, 27 May 2012 - 01:31 PM.

[Savage Beatings]

What's that flushing sound?

[tazinib1]

bpwallace49, on 03 April 2012 - 04:01 PM, said:

Nick Fairley now caught with pot in Alabama . . . . .

This would never be an issue here in Canada...

Puddy, on 27 May 2012 - 01:31 PM, said:

Lions Nick Fairley busted again on DUI in Alabama




Allen Park- Nick Fairley maybe shouldn't go home for a while; seems like every time he goes back to Mobile, Ala., he gets arrested.
Television station Fox10 in Mobile reported Sunday that Fairley was arrested around 1 a.m. for driving under the influence and attempting to elude police.
"We are aware of the reports and are in the process of gathering more information," said Lions director of media relations Bill Keenist.
According to the report, Alabama state police also ticketed Fairley for reckless driving, no proof of insurance and having an open container.
Fairley posted $1,750 bond and was released around 9 a.m.
Fairley is facing a July 31 court date in Mobile for a marijuana-possession charge on April 3

this, however, is treated like a felony. Pretty freak'n stupid on his part.

[piratesownninjas]

More arrests than sacks.  
Between Fairly, Leshoure, and Suh's run ins with the law, and Titus Young taking a shot at Louis Delmas and being sent home I'd say Jim Schwartz runs a tight ship.

[piratesownninjas]

detlef, on 03 April 2012 - 04:05 PM, said:

For some strange reason, I have a hard time being outraged by, yet another, dude in his 20s with more money than he knows what to do with, buying a bag of weed.

The amount of money he's making has nothing to do with buying a bag of weed.  Anyone can afford weed.  I'm not outraged as it doesn't effect my team, but I do think it's asinine to be given the ability and opportunity to play in the NFL and he's making bad decisions.

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Johnny Jolly school of judgement.


There is a long line of this type of thing going back to Leon Spinks.  Leon beats Ali and a short time later is caught with 1/100th of a gram of coke.  Dude thought he would save half a line for later.

[LordOpie]

Ditkaless Wonders, on 27 May 2012 - 04:11 PM, said:

Johnny Jolly school of judgement.


There is a long line of this type of thing going back to Leon Spinks.  Leon beats Ali and a short time later is caught with 1/100th of a gram of coke.  Dude thought he would save half a line for later.

I suspect that before Spinks, no cared and/or at least let them party a little... going back to the secrecy by the media for Babe Ruth. What the heck is wrong with living it up?

That said, if you're wealthy, hire a fookin' driver. Partying it good, DUI is dumb. Heck, plenty of people who aren't wealthy take a taxi.

[detlef]

piratesownninjas, on 27 May 2012 - 03:39 PM, said:

The amount of money he's making has nothing to do with buying a bag of weed.  Anyone can afford weed.  I'm not outraged as it doesn't effect my team, but I do think it's asinine to be given the ability and opportunity to play in the NFL and he's making bad decisions.

And I'm sure the fact that virtually every transgression he had through his formative years was swept under the rug so his coach could keep his best players on the field and, thus, get paid as much as possible, has nothing to do with the fact that dude figured he could get away with smoking pot?

But, mostly, my point is this.  Pot is illegal for no good reason other than the fact that it's been needlessly singled out by the powers that be.  So, when you consider the general lawless behavior that permeates high level sports, I'll save my outrage for things that I believe are truly violent or harmful acts.

[detlef]

LordOpie, on 27 May 2012 - 05:15 PM, said:

I suspect that before Spinks, no cared and/or at least let them party a little... going back to the secrecy by the media for Babe Ruth. What the heck is wrong with living it up?

That said, if you're wealthy, hire a fookin' driver. Partying it good, DUI is dumb. Heck, plenty of people who aren't wealthy take a taxi.

I'm guessing his point is that it's dumb to get caught with barely enough coke to do a bump.  It's enough to get you busted, but not enough to get you high.  Seems like a pretty bad risk/reward ratio.

[Ditkaless Wonders]

detlef, on 29 May 2012 - 06:44 AM, said:

I'm guessing his point is that it's dumb to get caught with barely enough coke to do a bump.  It's enough to get you busted, but not enough to get you high.  Seems like a pretty bad risk/reward ratio.

Your guess is correct.

It did not occur to me that the point was not obvious.  That is probably a reflection of my past and not a negative reflection on others.

[westvirginia]

detlef, on 29 May 2012 - 06:42 AM, said:

And I'm sure the fact that virtually every transgression he had through his formative years was swept under the rug so his coach could keep his best players on the field and, thus, get paid as much as possible, has nothing to do with the fact that dude figured he could get away with smoking pot?

But, mostly, my point is this.  Pot is illegal for no good reason other than the fact that it's been needlessly singled out by the powers that be.  So, when you consider the general lawless behavior that permeates high level sports, I'll save my outrage for things that I believe are truly violent or harmful acts.

Well said.

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Leading today's sports headlines no Detroit Lion's player was caught with pot.

[stevegrab]

Then today I read this in Huddle Player news

Charles Rodgers - WR - retired A judge has ordered the arrest of former Detroit Lions WR Charles Rogers after he failed to appear at a court hearing in Michigan. Rogers is charged with making a malicious phone call and conspiring to commit a crime, possessing marijuana, possessing an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle on a suspended or revoked license. Huddle Up: Rogers wanted to prove to Mikel Leshoure and Nick Fairley that when it comes to getting arrested, he's the Lion King.

What a maroon, how stupid are these guys not to show up for a court hearing? I know they'll blame it on their attorney, handler or other person responsible for everything bad thta happens in their lives.

[electricrelish]

Not really a big surprise, but it could have been for more.

NFL suspends Lions’ Mikel Leshoure two games

[matt770]

Personally, I like my RBs to be a little baked, it helps them to be patient and wait for those running lanes to open up.  The cokeheads are always slamming into the line way too soon.