Stone Cold Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 wtf is this guy doing. let's hope the end of his career doesn't mirror another prominent athlete from hampton roads (sweatpea). this is the 2nd such incident in the past few years... "VIRGINIA BEACH — Veteran Washington Redskins defensive lineman Bruce Smith was charged early Sunday morning with driving under the influence of alcohol after a police officer stopped him for speeding on Shore Drive. The officer gave Smith a ticket for traveling 61 mph in 45 mph zone and charged him with DUI, said Mike Carey, a police spokesman. He was stopped at 2:21 a.m. near the intersection of Great Neck Road. " for more http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=53393&ran=6155 :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Classic Bruce, creating controversy and turmoil before the season starts. Now... and you can write this down.....he'll go on T.V. and hem and haw about how this affects his life, how he's now reconsidering playing for the Redskins, that the sack record doesn't mean anything to him and he needs to get his personal life in order. He'll drag this out for media face time until TC starts. The quicker he is released and fades in the Redskins rear view mirror the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Brasi Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Originally posted by Cskin Classic Bruce, creating controversy and turmoil before the season starts. Now... and you can write this down.....he'll go on T.V. and hem and haw about how this affects his life, how he's now reconsidering playing for the Redskins, that the sack record doesn't mean anything to him and he needs to get his personal life in order. He'll drag this out for media face time until TC starts. The quicker he is released and fades in the Redskins rear view mirror the better. How do you really feel? :laugh: Come one guys, he's a good player and considering he's our #1 pass rusher right now, let's just hope this blows over. I don't really see any controversy and turmoil here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Skins Fan Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Originally posted by Cskin Classic Bruce, creating controversy and turmoil before the season starts. Now... and you can write this down.....he'll go on T.V. and hem and haw .... The quicker he is released and fades in the Redskins rear view mirror the better. Ouch. Sleep on the couch last night, Cskin? I'm not the biggest Bruce fan, but this is a little harsh. Probably half the drivers on the road at midnight Saturday are driving 15 over the limit with a blood alcohol level of .07 (below the legal limit, if you read the article). That doesn't make it right, but it's the truth. Bruce in a wheelchair is still our best pass rush. Let's not rush him out the door just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffSchmeff Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 How convenient this is for Bruce. How much do you want to bet that by the time training camp starts he will enter some voluntary "treatment" so he doesn't have to practice. Every year he seems to nurse some injury that miraculously heals by the time training camp is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddha Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 "State law allows for DUI citations even when the blood-alcohol level is legal if, in the judgment of the arresting officer, other evidence of impairment exists." :high: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Skins Fan Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Originally posted by Buddha "State law allows for DUI citations even when the blood-alcohol level is legal if, in the judgment of the arresting officer, other evidence of impairment exists." :high: My guess is, it was the underwear on his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsbadd Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Bruce will beat this rap, A good attorney will get it reduced to reckless driving. Been there done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Cold Posted April 29, 2003 Author Share Posted April 29, 2003 well, his tolerance must be improving. at least he stayed awake this time :laugh: :high: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Ahhh, memories of Riggins....:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty dread Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 apparently Bruce likes the sauce. This isn't the first time for him is it? I remember something about him getting caught asleep in his car drunk. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTerps2002 Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 This give us a good reason to cut his old as# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 This is surprising. I thougt Bruce was a health nut. Though if 16 over the limit is enough to get pulled over, I should have been snagged about 7000 times by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Oh, and who says we don't have veteran leadership on this squad? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Skins Fan Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Originally posted by Buddha "State law allows for DUI citations even when the blood-alcohol level is legal if, in the judgment of the arresting officer, other evidence of impairment exists." :high: If it wasn't the cold forties behind his .07, maybe the impairment was the head of a hot 20 on the 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Originally posted by Buddha "State law allows for DUI citations even when the blood-alcohol level is legal if, in the judgment of the arresting officer, other evidence of impairment exists." Great, so our best pass-rushing DE is impaired even if he's not drunk! :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Diesel Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Originally posted by Stone Cold well, his tolerance must be improving. at least he stayed awake this time :laugh: :high: LOL :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Uh oh, a "judgement" call. Not reviewable. Let's face it, we're all humans and we all make mistakes. If Bruse was under the legal limit, he'll beat the charges. Why set a legal limit if you can ticket someone when they're under it? I'm not arguing that he should be allowed to drink and drive. I'm saying a limit that means nothing is BS. This guy recognized who he pulled over and will probably get five minutes of fame for it. I bet his chest is still puffy. Speeding is wrong and he should get a ticket. Under the limit is UNDER the limit. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Cold Posted April 29, 2003 Author Share Posted April 29, 2003 diesel...where is p town do you live. i was born raised there. went to cradock high school unti it closed then graduated from norcom in 94. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinthePRF Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 I personally never take anyone drunk to the tank unless I know roadside 100% if their going to blow over .08. I'd be especially sure with a celeb or sports figure because I know I'm going to court, I hope the officer who has the case is equally as smart. It does baffle me to all you DWIers out there, why speed? Be like all the other drunks I have to catch slipping and at least make an effort not to make yourself noticable. 15mph over the speed limit will get you pulled over 99% of the time if I got you locked in on radar. 100% of the time at 2 in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor The Invincible Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 uh oh, Kevin is a copper. You know that's funny about the internet, you never know who is who. I mean, I could be Daniel Snyder himself and you guys would never know. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Have you guys ever been on Shore drive? Nice stretch of road with minimal traffic lights that begs you to floor it which is why there are speed traps up and down that stretch from norfolk to va beach. Good deer huntin off the road too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Skins Fan Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Originally posted by KevinthePRF 15mph over the speed limit will get you pulled over 99% of the time if I got you locked in on radar. Obviously you don't work in Atlanta. As compensation for the traffic at rush hour, the federal speed limit is considered a reminder -- as in, "Remember, the Yankees don't want you exceeding this speed. So let's not catch you slowing down anywhere near that speed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinthePRF Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Originally posted by Atlanta Skins Fan Obviously you don't work in Atlanta. As compensation for the traffic at rush hour, the federal speed limit is considered a reminder -- as in, "Remember, the Yankees don't want you exceeding this speed. So let's not catch you slowing down anywhere near that speed." I've been in Atlanta at "rush hour" and there is no rushing about it. They could post the speed at 100, it wouldn't help any with you sitting in gridlock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 I thought the traffic jams/gridlock in Atlanta ended when Freaknic became extinct:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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