Why Is This So Common Among NFL Players Now?

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Because it's common in society?

Precisely. There are close to 2,000 players in the NFL at any given time. If you took a random sample of 2,000 males between the ages of 21 and 35, I think you'd find that a decent percentage of them have had run-ins with the law. I'd venture to guess that 10% of this site's members have had DWIs/OWIs/DUIs. I seem to recall reading a summary of a study which came the same conclusion (sorry, no link).

[Redskin Warrior]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Precisely. There are close to 2,000 players in the NFL at any given time. If you took a random sample of 2,000 males between the ages of 21 and 35, I think you'd find that a decent percentage of them have had run-ins with the law. I'd venture to guess that 10% of this site's members have had DWIs/OWIs/DUIs. I seem to recall reading a summary of a study which came the same conclusion (sorry, no link).

SGG & Matty I respect your opinion & stats I really do and it is common in society, but as a NFL franchise player why risk a suspension or fine from the league now especially during the times where you have the Chris Henry, Pacman, Mike Vick soap operas going on when you could have just called a cab or a friend? Those three names alone give the NFL a bad image plus they are all pro bowl caliber players at there positions so is Lofa!!! It's common in society doesn't cut it to me!!!

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Precisely. There are close to 2,000 players in the NFL at any given time. If you took a random sample of 2,000 males between the ages of 21 and 35, I think you'd find that a decent percentage of them have had run-ins with the law. I'd venture to guess that 10% of this site's members have had DWIs/OWIs/DUIs. I seem to recall reading a summary of a study which came the same conclusion (sorry, no link).

I got a DUI ridding in the passenger seat of my own car.

[killromo]

Originally Posted by WaldSkins

I got a DUI ridding in the passenger seat of my own car.

How?!? but that sucks big time. I was talking to a guy in a madd class I had to attend that got his 2nd dui riding his bicycle. I got one a year ago, so far it has cost me between $5,000 and $6,000. Costly mistake to say the least, I have definitely learned my lesson after hundreds of times I probably shouldn't have driven. I guess the law of averages caught up with me finally. Now I am on a first name basis with a local cabbie.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by killromo

How?!? but that sucks big time. I was talking to a guy in a madd class I had to attend that got his 2nd dui riding his bicycle. I got one a year ago, so far it has cost me between $5,000 and $6,000. Costly mistake to say the least, I have definitely learned my lesson after hundreds of times I probably shouldn't have driven. I guess the law of averages caught up with me finally. Now I am on a first name basis with a local cabbie.

Because me and my buddy were out at the bar and he said he was ok to drive so i let him and its because i was in the car and we were both legally drunk.

DUI's are just a huge money maker for the police. I was wrong but some of the ways people get dui's now is kinda ridiculous.

[Lady Brave]

Originally Posted by WaldSkins

Because me and my buddy were out at the bar and he said he was ok to drive so i let him and its because i was in the car and we were both legally drunk.

DUI's are just a huge money maker for the police. I was wrong but some of the ways people get dui's now is kinda ridiculous.

That's a completely foolish and ignorant statement. Contrary to popular belief, court fees associated with traffic violations do not directly benefit law enforcement. They benefit the state. Most law enforcement officers are employed by city or county agencies and get no funding from the state other than grant money for equipment upgrades and child centered programs. The only time these agencies see a portion of court fees refunded to them is for the service of warrants or orders for arrest.

Trust me when I say this. The last thing an officer is thinking when he pulls someone over is that he's trying to meet a quota or this is his opportunity to generate money. His main concerns are trying to stay alive and keeping the public safe.