Cedric Benson - JackAss of the week May 5th, 2008 - May 13th, 2008

Mike · May 5th, 2008, 08:34 AM

I am sure that Roger Goodell will have something to say about this

Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson failed a sobriety test while operating a 30-foot boat, then resisted arrest before being hit with pepper spray and dragged ashore by officers.

Benson faces charges of boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest after the incident Saturday night on Lake Travis, Travis County Sheriff's Department spokesman Roger Wade said.

Benson was released from jail early Sunday on a $14,500 bond. The charges are class B misdemeanors, each punishable by up to six months in jail and a $2,000 fine. A call to Benson's agent was not immediately returned.

Benson was operating the boat with 15 passengers aboard when he was stopped by a Lower Colorado River Authority officer for a random safety inspection. He failed a field sobriety test on the officer's boat and was uncooperative when the officer tried to take him ashore, the authority said.

"When Benson did not pass the test, he presented himself as a threat to the officer and argued about whether or not he would be taken to land to have a follow-up field sobriety test performed on land and refused to put on a life jacket," the authority said in a statement.

The officer had to use pepper spray to subdue Benson. He then refused to leave the officer's boat and authorities had to drag him to a car to be taken to the Travis County jail, the authority said.

Benson has had legal problems before.

He was sentenced to eight days in jail in 2003 for a misdemeanor trespassing charge after forcing his way into an apartment to look for a reported stolen TV. In 2002, misdemeanor drug and alcohol charges against him were dropped.

Benson rushed for more than 5,500 yards and 64 touchdowns at the University of Texas, going for 1,000 yards in four straight seasons.

The 25-year-old has done little since the Bears took him with the fourth pick of the 2005 draft.

As a rookie he couldn't beat out Thomas Jones and rushed for 272 yards in nine games. He was more effective the next season while sharing time with Jones, going for six touchdowns and 647 yards.

Last year, Benson took over as the featured back after Jones was traded away. He rushed for 674 yards, four touchdowns and 3.4 yards a carry before going on injured reserve in November.

In three years with the Bears, Benson has rushed for 1,593 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 3.8 yards a carry. He's also missed 13 games.

Rusty27 · May 5th, 2008, 08:44 AM

1st round bust jackass.

ssigman · May 5th, 2008, 09:13 AM

hello matt forte....that's your new starting hb for the chicago bears

BtownBeers · May 5th, 2008, 09:39 AM

Maybe if he ran as well as he resists officers he'd be doing much better. What a tool.

whourdaddy · May 5th, 2008, 10:40 AM

What about Marvin Harrison?

BtownJay · May 5th, 2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by whourdaddy

What about Marvin Harrison?

Would have been VERY premature.

You know... like your sexual activities.

ssigman · May 5th, 2008, 11:07 AM

first you attack the women he likes (eight belles)

now you attack his sexual prowess

stay out of jay's way today

BtownJay · May 5th, 2008, 11:16 AM

If I go on one killing rampage, think I can get away with it? That should help even me out.

whourdaddy · May 5th, 2008, 11:29 AM

yeah if we break both of Biels ankles can we put her down?

May 5th, 2008, 08:34 AM	#1
Mike Join Date: 07-08-2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 10,747	Cedric Benson - JackAss of the week May 5th, 2008 - May 13th, 2008 I am sure that Roger Goodell will have something to say about this Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson failed a sobriety test while operating a 30-foot boat, then resisted arrest before being hit with pepper spray and dragged ashore by officers. Benson faces charges of boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest after the incident Saturday night on Lake Travis, Travis County Sheriff's Department spokesman Roger Wade said. Benson was released from jail early Sunday on a $14,500 bond. The charges are class B misdemeanors, each punishable by up to six months in jail and a $2,000 fine. A call to Benson's agent was not immediately returned. Benson was operating the boat with 15 passengers aboard when he was stopped by a Lower Colorado River Authority officer for a random safety inspection. He failed a field sobriety test on the officer's boat and was uncooperative when the officer tried to take him ashore, the authority said. "When Benson did not pass the test, he presented himself as a threat to the officer and argued about whether or not he would be taken to land to have a follow-up field sobriety test performed on land and refused to put on a life jacket," the authority said in a statement. The officer had to use pepper spray to subdue Benson. He then refused to leave the officer's boat and authorities had to drag him to a car to be taken to the Travis County jail, the authority said. Benson has had legal problems before. He was sentenced to eight days in jail in 2003 for a misdemeanor trespassing charge after forcing his way into an apartment to look for a reported stolen TV. In 2002, misdemeanor drug and alcohol charges against him were dropped. Benson rushed for more than 5,500 yards and 64 touchdowns at the University of Texas, going for 1,000 yards in four straight seasons. The 25-year-old has done little since the Bears took him with the fourth pick of the 2005 draft. As a rookie he couldn't beat out Thomas Jones and rushed for 272 yards in nine games. He was more effective the next season while sharing time with Jones, going for six touchdowns and 647 yards. Last year, Benson took over as the featured back after Jones was traded away. He rushed for 674 yards, four touchdowns and 3.4 yards a carry before going on injured reserve in November. In three years with the Bears, Benson has rushed for 1,593 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 3.8 yards a carry. He's also missed 13 games.

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May 5th, 2008, 08:44 AM	#2
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 24,264	1st round bust jackass.

May 5th, 2008, 09:13 AM	#3
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 25,375	hello matt forte....that's your new starting hb for the chicago bears

May 5th, 2008, 09:39 AM	#4
BtownBeers Join Date: 08-23-2004 Location: In Mrs. Jays Pants! Posts: 19,652	Maybe if he ran as well as he resists officers he'd be doing much better. What a tool.

May 5th, 2008, 10:40 AM	#5
whourdaddy Join Date: 12-08-2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,420	What about Marvin Harrison?

May 5th, 2008, 11:07 AM	#7
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 25,375	first you attack the women he likes (eight belles) now you attack his sexual prowess stay out of jay's way today

May 5th, 2008, 11:16 AM	#8
BtownJay Join Date: 07-14-2004 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 26,452	If I go on one killing rampage, think I can get away with it? That should help even me out.

May 5th, 2008, 11:29 AM	#9
whourdaddy Join Date: 12-08-2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,420	yeah if we break both of Biels ankles can we put her down?

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