Criminal Minded
Every week, dozens of accountants, truck drivers, and lion tamers get arrested, but athlete arrests are way more fun to talk about. Prepare for Criminal Minded.
Football
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Aldon Smith was arrested for DUI near Miami. The rookie was pulled over at 4:33 AM after he was spotted weaving in and out of lanes, causing other drivers to slam on the brakes to avoid crashing into his red Mercedes. He then failed a field sobriety test. (SFAppeal.com)
Driving drunk through Miami in a red Benz? Welcome to the NFL, Aldon.
Cincinnati Bearcats running back Akise Teague was arrested after admitting to a series of on-campus burglaries. All of the stolen property was later found in his room. (WLWT.com)
Way to get rid of the evidence, genius. This is why you go to Cincinnati.
Memphis Tigers defensive back Devin Clark was arrested for beating up another student at the school's recreation centre. Police there say he fought another student over a basketball court, breaking his jaw and knocking him unconcious. (Daily Helmsman)
Dude, you're a football player. You're like an on-campus celebrity. When you deck someone, he's going to recognize you.
MMA
UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem was charged with misdemeanor assault after facewashing a woman at a casino in Las Vegas. Apparently he pushed her, causing her to "stagger back." (Yahoo!)
Honestly, just having that guy bump into you would cause your to stagger back.
Basketball
Lamar Cardinals swingman Charlie Harper was arrested for possession of less than a quarter ounce of marijuana. He was also suspended for three games. (Beaumont)
Seriously? They don't suspend players for three games for assault. This is straight garbage.
Rugby
London Irish fullback and English international Delon Armitage was arrested following a bar brawl in the coastal city of Torquay. No other details were released. He was later cut from the England squad. (Mirror.co.uk)
Everyone who wants teams to crack down on off-field misconduct should take a look at the English rugby team. They do not fool around. This month, two players have been arrested and both players have been cut.
In Conclusion
This is for Charlie Harper and every other poor NCAA athlete who's gotten a raw deal over having a little weed.
