Dominic Rhodes arrested for drunken driving.

Indianapolis Colt’s running back and Super Bowl MVP, Dominic Rhodes was arrested after he was pulled over at 3 a.m. driving his GMC truck 81 mph in a 55-mph zone on Interstate 65 in Indianapolis’ far northwest side, Indiana State Police spokesman 1st Sgt. Dave Bursten said.

“It was a normal, run-of-the-mill drunk driving arrest,” Bursten said.

Police also said Rhodes was cooperative with the state troopers who arrested him. Rhodes was held overnight and released on his own recognizance after an initial hearing Tuesday afternoon.

This isn’t the first time Rhodes has had a run in with the police, back in 2002, he pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of battery and domestic battery. Under an agreement with prosecutors in that case, Rhodes was charged with domestic battery but avoided prosecution. Instead, Rhodes was placed in a diversionary program and underwent mental health counseling. This doesn’t really look good for Rhodes, who will become a free-agent at the end of the month, but then again, he’ll probably be signed by the Bengals. I hear they could use some depth at running back.

When asked how he felt about Rhodes recent run in with the law, Chris Henry said the following.

Reporter: Chris, have you heard about Dominic Rhodes getting arrest for a DUI?

Henry: DUI? Thats it?

Reporter: Um, yes. But Chris that can be a serious offense.

Henry: Well did he at least hit someone or pull a Sean Taylor on them?
Come on man, you gotta come harder than that. Shit son, DUI, hahahaha. I was getting DUI’s when I was 10.

Reporter: No, in fact it was said that he was very cooperative with the police.

Henry: WHAT? He cooperated?!?! Damn, homie isn’t gonna get any street cred for this. I woulda shank that muthafucker.

Palmer: CHRIS!!! Don’t say that…they’re gonna put that shit in the papers now…you can’t go around threating to shank cops.

Henry: So. I don’t care what they write, I keep it straight gangsta all the time…*pulls out knife* Never leave home with out it…Hey take my picture.

Palmer: Ok, Chris, seriously, your not “gangsta”, your from Belle Chasse.

Henry: That don’t mean anything, whatever man I gotta go do some gangsta shit. CYA.

Booking # 457-64164 is at it again…those crazy kids.

Today Judge Douglas Grothaus sentenced Cincinnati Bengal’s wide receiver, Chris Henry to 90 days in jail for providing alcohol to minors. Judge Grothaus is requiring Henry to serve 48 hours of the sentence, and if he messes up one more time in Kenton County, he will serve the remaining 88 days.

This latest arrest stems from a night back in April where Henry was in a Covington hotel room where minors were drinking. The prosecution said Henry was the adult who rented the hotel suite that night, drove the car to the store where the alcohol was bought and accordingly bears the responsibility under Covington ordinance for the conduct of others who were drinking in the room, which happened to include three females who were all underage.

In addition to the jail time Henry must:

• Pay a $250 fine plus court costs.
• Have no criminal activity for two years.
• Not consume alcohol or drugs for two years.
• Report to the Kentucky Alternative Program for drug and alcohol assessment.
• Give two speeches – one at Two Rivers Middle School and one to Holmes High School athlete – on the dangers of drugs and alcohol and how they have negatively affected his career.

Right after Henry plead guilty to the charge of “permitting possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on premises,” the judge let it be know just how he felt about Chris Henry’s behavior.

“You brought most of this on yourself, if not all of it,” Judge Grothaus said. “You embarrassed yourself. you embarrassed alot of people, teammates, friends and family, the city, the fans and myself.”

Grothaus told Henry he was “a cancer” with no respect for himself, his teammates or the community.

“Mr. Henry, it’s time to grow up,” said Grothaus.

Overal Chris Henry has been arrested 4 times in the last 7 months. It’s time to stop all this nonsense, he needs to learn how to be a man and stop getting into trouble or he will be cut.

Here is a video taken from the courtroom yesterday.

Amobi Okoye likes his Tea(bags).

I have made it clear that the Cincinnati Bengals need a defensive tackle in the 2007 NFL Draft. I have also mentioned that they guy I want is Amobi Okoye. Okoye is a 19 year-old phenom out of the University of Louisville. He is a 6′1″ 317 lb beast that is extremely strong, surprisingly fast for an interior lineman and would go a long way in helping our horrible run defense.

Not only can Okoye stop the run, he is also a good pass rusher, recording 8 sacks last season. Some draft sites have said that he is ideal for a nose tackle in a 3-4 scheme, but I think he would look just fine in our orange and black.

“The NFL Draft has never seen a player quite like this and even though he is a very good prospect now it’s his upside that is really intriguing.” said NFL Draft Countdown.

Well during a week 3 game against Miami(FL), Amobi Okoye and Tyrone Moss had a sit down conversation. One that was probably extremely uncomfortable for each involved. I’m more so for Moss. Anyway here is what was conversed between the two.

(Before I get started, let me say this is 100% false, meaning I made this up…so no letters on how Okoye is a good Christian boy who would never say that type of thing. Enjoy)

Okoye: Yeah boy, you better get used to looking at me while your on your back, cause your gonna be there all day!

Moss: Um, Ok…You can probably get up now. The play is over…the whistle blew.

Okoye: So! Are you trying to say your not enjoying your self?

Moss: Well, since you asked. No. No i’m not. It just so happens i’m not a big fan of having a 320 lb pound man sitting on me with his crotch in my face.

Okoye: Oh don’t be jealous because I get all the ladies, they call me “Big Sexy”.

Moss: What the hell does that have anything to do with this current situation?!

Okoye: Uh huh, I knew it, your just mad because i’ve been getting college chicks since I was 16.

Moss: Yeah, let me tell…i’m so jealous. Ok, now will you please get off me, they are waiting for us.

Referee: Ok guys, come on…get up.

Moss: Yes, that has been what i’ve been trying to tell him…

Okoye: Hey quick question…promise you won’t tell anyone and you won’t laugh.

Moss: Fine…what?

Okoye: Promise me.

Moss: *mumbles to himself* Are you fucking kidding me…Fine Amobi…I promise.

Okoye: Ok, you know how I said I’ve been getting college girls since I was 16?

Moss: Yes…you made sure everyone heard you say that.

Okoye: Well I have kind of developed a bit of a rash and I thought that since your down there, you know, you could check it out for me.

Moss: HELL NO…WHAT THE FUCK IS YOUR PROBLEM.

Okoye: What…not a good time or something?

Moss: NO…it’s never a good time for me to check a rash for you…are you insane.

Okoye: I knew it…too soon

Moss: (just slowly shakes his head) I didn’t come to Dade County for this shit.

Okoye: Ah well…let’s play some football.

My off-season wishlist

After reading Davey’s latest post on which free-agents he would like to see in South Beach, that got me thinking, which free-agents/draft picks would I like my Bengals to go after. Well here they are, the future members of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Free-Agents:

Adalius Thomas, OLB, BAL

He will surely be one of the most sought after free-agents this offseason. That is unless the Ravens are able to re-sign him. It’s been no secret how bad Cincy’s defense has been this year. It’s very simple, if you can’t stop the run, then you won’t win. I actually like our line-backing core for the most part, with Landon Johnson, Caleb Miller and the possibility of the return of David Pollack. But Adailius Thomas would surely improve our defense, he could replace Brian Simmons who missed 6 games last year and only accumulated 61 tackles in the ten games he did play in and he will be 32 when the 2007 season starts.

Eric Johnson, TE, SF

Besides DT, this is one of our biggest needs this offseason. We don’t have a good TE to take some pressure off of our big three(Chad, TJ, Booking #35-524-8634). I’d prefer looking at getting Zach Miller or Greg Olsen in the draft but if we can get Johnson, I wouldn’t complain. Two years ago, Johnson had a 85 catch season and will definitely be leaving San Fran due to Vernon Davis. Chicago could show interest in him aswell.

Michael Lewis, S, PHI/Gibril Wilson, S, NYG/Tony Parrish, S, SF

We need saftey help. Plain and simple. Madieu Williams is very good, but he can’t do it by himself. Kevin Kaesvirharn is good, but he’s one of those off the bench/nickle type players, he gets alot of playing time, but i’m not sure if he’s a starter and Dexter Jackson is a quick fix. Out of all of those guys, Michael Lewis is probably the best, but Gibril Wilson is younger and he looks like he’s going to be a special player. I’d settle for either one.

Players we need to re-sign:

Justin Smith, DE

He has been one of the most consistent players on our defense, he puts up pro-bowl like numbers and he is a leader in the locker room. He could command big money on the market, that is why we must try and lock him up as soon as possible.

Eric Steinbach,OG

He is one of the best offensive guards in the AFC right now and he’s only 26. When healthy he completes probably the best overall offensive lines in football. Hopefully we re-sign him with no trouble, i’m sure Carson Palmer will thank him.

Draft Needs:

DT, TE, S, RB

Defensive Tackle:

Alan Branch is someone I would love to get, but I am about 99% sure he will not last till #18. So he’s out. Another person to look at is DeMarcus Tyler. He’s part of that great defensive line of NC State that produced the #1 overall pick last year, Mario Williams and other 1st round picks, Manny Lawson and John McCargo. He’s big, strong and can stop the run. I’m in love. One more guy to look at is Amobi Okoye of Louisville. He’s actually bigger than Tyler but i’m not sure if he’s quite the play maker that Tyler is, but he’s alot younger and can also stuff the run.

Tight End:

Not alot to choose from but it’s all about quality, not quantity. The two big names right now are Zach Miller of Arizona State and Greg Olsen of Miami(FL). Also a couple guys that are good but not as good as the others are Joe Newton of Oregon State and Matt Spaeth of Minnesota. I’d prefer the first two. I’d prefer to use our first round pick on a DT and our second round pick on say Olsen or Newton.

Saftey:

There are alot of good safeties to choose from but at best we’re probably looking at using our third round pick or later on a saftey. Some guys to look at are Aaron Rouse of THE VIRGINIA TECH (wink, wink), Eric Weedle of Utah and Brandon Meriweather of The “U” and Josh Gattis of Wake Forest. As much as I hate to admit it, Eric Weedle is probably the best, right now and Brandon Meriweather has the most potential. But Weedle will probably be a 2nd round pick so it looks like our guy might be Meriweather or Rouse.(what do ya know, a Hokie and a Cane).

Runningback:

Now this is one of the those “would be nice to have another one, but not a necessity”. Obviously we’re not looking for a starter, Rudi has that title locked up pretty tight. But we could use a speed guy for a back up. Chris Perry would be great, if he could stay healthy(which he can’t) and Kenny Watson is good for returns and third down type plays but I would just like to see an upgrade over him and if Perry can’t stay healthy this year, than just cut/trade him. Some guys to look at for the later rounds are Garrett Wolfe and Lorenzo Booker. At a time Booker was one of the highest rated runnigbacks when he first went to Florida State but his stock has dropped drastically. I could see him being available around 5th-6th round and he is fast, can catch the ball. Garrett Wolfe could turn out to be kind of like a Brian Westbrook type player. After leading the nation in rushing this year he would fit in nicely in our system. He’s probably a late first day or an early second day pick just because of his size. (5′7″ 177 lbs)

Live Blog (Bengals @ the less than Reputable Colts) second half.

Game Over…..Colts beat the Bengals 34-16

1:32- Dwight Freeny just made Carson fumble again…recovered by Bengals.

1:59- I still don’t understand why were running the ball and doing screens….throw it deep…stupid

4:30- Dwight Freeny forced another fumble…but this one was recovered by the Bengals…

4:41- Tick, Tick , Tick….the clock just winding down now…this was a bad loss tonight…

5:30- Ricky Proehl dropped a ball forcing the Colts to add to their lead with another FG… Indy-34 Cin-16…

8:21- Rhodes is just running over us right now…pick up of 16.

11:14- Chad Johnson dropped a first down ball and the Bengals forced to punt.

11:27- The call was upheld…still Bengals ball…3rd and 10.

11:27- Palmer hit as he throws again….Indy is challenging that it was a fumble…not an incomplete pass.

12:18- after 2 back-to-back almost interceptions….the Colts go three and out.

13:07- Great, another field goal that doesn’t really help us….Indy-31 Cin-16…my night gets a little worse.

13:42- Ok, can someone please explain to me why we are still running/swing passing the ball when were down by 18?

Start of the 4th Quarter

2:10- Chad Johnson just went to the locker room…so that takes away another weapon…come on….get it together Carson.

2:16- Another TD for Indy…this time to Reggie Wayne….Indy-31 Cin-13

3:33- Right now the Colts are just completing passes at will…we need a turnover….bad.

5:43- The Indy D all of sudden is play very well…pressuring Carson and making him throw earlier and/or off the back foot….not good….not good at all for my Bengals.

6:36- Manning to Marvin round 3….ok, I would really like for that combo to stop for the night…Ind-24 Cin-13

7:24- Joseph Addai just busted off a 40+ yard run to take the Colts to the 5 yard line…great move having him on my bench…

9:14- After a stop on 3rd down, Cincy will have to settle for another Shayne Graham field goal…Ind-17 Cin-13

10:31- Much like myself, it takes Rudi Johnson a couple of seconds to find the hole…but when he does….he pounds it…oh yeah

11:28- T.J. Houshmanzadeh with a big gain….first down Bengals.

12:07- Indy elected to go for it on 4th and 1 and they were stuffed.

14:47- The Colts received it and after a 6 yard dump pass to Rhodes….Joe Theisman used the word “niftiness” …that makes me want to break his leg.

Start of the Second half

Live Blog (Bengals @ Less than Reputable Colts) 1st Half

0:00- And Carson gets stripped again.

0:01- The Bengals will get one more shot at a 50+ hail mary.

0:13- Manning to Marvin round 2….not helping me boys… Indy-17 Cin-10

0:17- Peyton ran again…this time he looked more like himself running…a loss of 3.

3:54- Manning just took off for a 14 yard run…he runs like an old guy with a plastic hip…but it got the job done I guess.

5:07- Peyton Manning is finally sacked…I have to admit…it felt good seeing him drop to his knees and accept it.

6:35- Jeff Sunday…I mean Saturday was called fora big penalty that took away a big play.

6:49- Touchdown Bengals….that was the one of the easiest rushing touchdowns you’ll ever see. Cin-10 Ind-10

8:10- Reggie McNeal….yes that McNeal, rushed for a first down.

8:58- Terrence Wilkins muffed the punt and the Bengals recovered it…so now we get it back at the Colts‘ 25.

9:09- I’m speechless….a three and out for the Colt’s defense…

10:25- Manning to Marvin…again….Colts 10-3…

11:05- Wow, I haven’t seen a hole close that fast since….umm let’s leave that one alone.

12:28- Joseph Addai runs for a first down and the Colts are in the redzone again.

14:51- Marvin Harrison makes Jonathan Joseph look like….well a rookie.

Start of the 2nd Quarter

End of the 1st Quarter…..Cincinnati-3 Indianapolis-3

0:54- Troy Walters with a nice return…Kevin Kaesviharn has about 68 tackles already, he’s in every play.

1:01- The former Hokie bangs it through again…Shayne Graham ties it with a short field goal…Cin-3 Ind-3

1:05- Chris Henry just dropped a touchdown, and Davey just shed a single tear.

2:52- First Down Chad…get used to hearing that tonight.

3:33- Rudi Johnson just ran over and through Cato June and Robert Morris for a big first down.

6:27- Rudi Johnson picks up a short first down. Yep, Colts still can’t stop the run.

8:03- Ben Utecht drops the first down so they have to settle for a Vinatieri feild Goal…. Cin-0 Ind-3

8:07- Indy is forced to use their first timeout…it’s 3rd and 6.

9:42- The Colts pick up a first down, and I hate them a little more.

12:35- First play for Indy and it’s a 6 yard pass to Ricky Proehl.

12:44- Carson Palmer dropped back right into a wall named Dwight Freeny, he fumbled and the Colts recovered. 1st Down Indy.

12:51- During the Timeout, the Colts challenged the catch and it was reversed…no catch for Chad.

12:51- Carson’s second pass is for 22 yards to Chad…Chad got up a little slow so Marvin Lewis called a timeout.

13:27- On Rudi Johnson’s second run, he fumbled but of course, the great Chad Johnson recovered it.

14:17- Chad Johnson introduced the Bengal’s offense…hey look Keyshawn, he actually knows their names.

15:00- Bengals received first and returned it to their own 41 yard line.

1st Quarter

Tony Kornheiser’s comb over is probably the worst thing on television since…well last week when Tony Kornhiser was on t.v.

Ben Stiller is wearing a Peyton Manning jersey…great now Davey has to take back his copy of “Along Came Polly”.

Chris “You’re With Me Leather” Berman projected the score to 60-50 Colts…hmmm okay.

Chad Johnson’s neat shoes will definitely get him a purdy little fine.

Live blog tonight (Cincy @ Indy)

Well I have nothing else to do, so I am going to live blog the big game tonight. What fun.

Is it possible to blow a 77 point lead?

Well Davey mentioned that he is currently locked in a tight contest in the semi-finals of our fantasy playoffs. Well not me, Davey was nice enough to end my misery and he knocked me out last week. Most people would be angry if their best friend knocked you out of the playoffs, they would stand outside that friends window contemplating murder while they slept…but good thing I don’t hold grudges.

Well I am just trying to lock up a 5th place spot right now, I currently have a 77 point lead and for most that would be a definite win, but not yours truely, I have been know to give away a 40+ lead on the final game so I wouldn’t put it past me. And it really doesn’t help that he’s still has three guys available. Carson Palmer, Marvin Harrison and T.J. Houshmanzedah, so you can see why i’m sweating just a tad.

To top things off, I am a huge Bengal fan, so I want Carson to light up the Colts, but I guess as long as he just throws touchdowns to Chad and booking no. 4758-61543 aka Chris Henry I will be fine.

The news is not good for David Pollack…

Well last week I posted about David Pollack getting his halo device removed and we would ahve to wait aobut a week to find out if he had to have neck surgery to completly heal his broken neck.

If the title didn’t tip you off, well, it turns out he will have to have the spinal fusion surgery. All though it is good news that he will recover, the surgery will pretty much end his career. Although the neck will be repaired the risk for another broken neck is highley likely. And doctors said if you break your neck once you may be able to play football again, but if you break your neck twice you may not be able to walk again.

I have said many times that Pollack is one of my favorite football players and I am really upset by this news. The fan in me wants to see him back on the field, but their is nothing more important than family and if playing football again risks him being able to do something that is taken so for granted as walking or one day being able to play with your kids then there is no way he can risk that.

So, good luck with the surgery David. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

David Pollack has stabilizing halo removed…

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker, David Pollack, finally got his stabilizing halo removed on Thursday. He had been wearing it for the last 3 months, when he broke his neck in week 2 against the Cleveland Browns.

It has been very hard the last 3 months for the Pollack family. David hasn’t been able to shower, driver, or move from his waist up. David’s main goal was to be out of the halo by Christmas so he could turn his head to open presents.

When asked how it felt to take a shower for the first time in 11 weeks and 3 days.

“I stayed in the shower until I was good and pruned,” Pollack said. “I think I washed my hair and body seven times.”

But getting the halo removed is just the fist step. The Pollack family will still have to wait till Friday to find out if he will have to have spinal fusion surgery. If he has to have the surgery, then his career would be over, if he doesn’t then their is still a chance. I hope he doesn’t not only because he’s one of my favorite players, but I don’t like seeing anyone have their career’s taken away from them. Good luck David, and I hope to see you in a Bengal’s uniform soon.