Cedric Benson arrested

[Brando19]

From PFT:

KVUE News in Austin, Texas, is reporting that Bears running back Cedric Benson was arrested early this morning by the Travis County Sheriff’s department.

The report does not give a reason for the arrest, but does say Benson is out on bond.

Benson has had previous legal trouble. In 2004 he was found guilty of criminal trespassing in connection with a break-in at a woman’s home. In 2002 he was arrested on marijuana possession charges.

The Bears’ 2005 first-round draft pick, Benson has been a disappointment in the NFL. After the Bears used their second-round draft pick on running back Matt Forte, there has been talk in Chicago that Benson won’t be around much longer.

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i was going to go with the headline, "bears bust gets busted"

talk about stupid. guys about to flop out of the league and he gets into trouble? what an idiot

[woodbuck27]

The " Off season Hooligans " are upon us.

[Joemailman]

Boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest http://www.suntimes.com/sports/footb...050408.article

[Brando19]

From PFT:
Following up on the reports this morning that Bears running back Cedric Benson was arrested in Texas, more details have now emerged.

The Chicago Tribune reports that Benson failed a sobriety “float test,” which is similar to a field sobriety test that drivers take. Benson also reportedly argued about taking a follow-up test on land and refused to put on a life jacket. The report says that when police attempted to arrest Benson, he refused to cooperate and was pepper sprayed.

Benson was charged with boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest, both Class B misdemeanors.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Benson, who was on his 30-foot boat with 12 to 15 others, is out on $14,500 bail.

The incident took place near Austin, Texas, where Benson played at the University of Texas. The Tribune reports that a sergeant from the Travis County Sheriff’s office says the Lower Colorado River Authority made the arrest.

After off-field trouble at Texas, including a marijuana arrest, led some to compare him to fellow former Longhorns running back Ricky Williams, Benson appeared on the cover of ESPN the Magazine declaring “I’m Not Ricky!“

[BallHawk]

The NFC North has a boat fetish.

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The NFC North has a boat fetish.

the article did say that there was 12 to 15 other people on the boat.

hpw funny would it be if our other hated rival had their own love boat fiasco

[Partial]

Boating while intoxicated seems far less serious than it is. Really, it isn't that much different than drinking and driving, but I can't remember the last time I didn't have a beer while out on a boat.

[Deputy Nutz]

Boating while intoxicated seems far less serious than it is. Really, it isn't that much different than drinking and driving, but I can't remember the last time I didn't have a beer while out on a boat.

Key word is "seems". Considering there are no lanes, and sure there is boating code with stuff, but it is open water, where people are swimming, fishing, water sking etc...., Impaired judgement on the water is very dangerous, and again Partial, just because you are niave, doesn't make it seem less dangerous.

[DonHutson]

Benson's been boating up Shit Creek without a paddle for several years. He might as well have a beer or two and enjoy the ride.

[FavreChild]

Really, it isn't that much different than drinking and driving

Why is it not surprising that you think driving drunk is no big thing? You might kill someone or yourself, but, you know, whatever. It's great to enjoy a beer behind the wheel while you're feeling the open road.

[Partial]

Really, it isn't that much different than drinking and driving

Why is it not surprising that you think driving drunk is no big thing? You might kill someone or yourself, but, you know, whatever. It's great to enjoy a beer behind the wheel while you're feeling the open road.

Ummm, I think drinking and driving is one of the worst things someone can do. My next door neighbor, a childhood friend of mine was killed by a drunk driver, and a teammate on the tennis team spent months in a coma from the same accident.

[Partial]

Boating while intoxicated seems far less serious than it is. Really, it isn't that much different than drinking and driving, but I can't remember the last time I didn't have a beer while out on a boat.

Key word is "seems". Considering there are no lanes, and sure there is boating code with stuff, but it is open water, where people are swimming, fishing, water sking etc...., Impaired judgement on the water is very dangerous, and again Partial, just because you are niave, doesn't make it seem less dangerous.

I am saying that IT IS dangerous. Just as dangerous as driving, yet I see many, many people having a beer while on the boat.

[Scott Campbell]

Benson's been stealing money from the Bears for years.

[Badgerinmaine]

Benson's been stealing money from the Bears for years.