Vincent Jackson Arrested for DUI

by Brian (DaBolts) on Jan 6, 2009 1:30 PM PST Comment 9 comments

Vincent Jackson was arrested for driving under the influence by the California Highway Patrol on Teusday night shortly after 2 AM. The exact blood/alcohol content was not released. He was driving along highway 52 near the 805 freeway. He was released by 6:00 AM. Jackson was having the best season of his career with over 1,000 yards; his season statistics are below:

	Receiving						Kickoff Returns					Punt Returns
G	Rec	Yds	Y/G	AVG	Lng	TD	KR	YDS	AVG	Lng	TD	PR	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
15	59	1098	73.2	18.6	60	7	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

The arrest is troubling not only for itself; but also because it his second arrest for this offense. He was reportedly driving on probation for a prior offense. It seems a pretty clear indication of some kind of drinking problem.

Most recently Jackson had no catches. It is unlikely related to anything but the Colts secondary that was very careful to always have tight coverage on the dangerous receiver. It brings up a number of questions for Chargers management; it is impossible that the case will be resolved prior to this weekend's game. As difficult as the timing is, the Chargers should suspend him; if this is his second go around he clearly hasn't learned anything; there need to be consequences.

HT: Dex.

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i saw this dude at the Tavern like two years ago

in PB buying shots of Patron for everyone at the bar.

good times.

just take a damn cab man.

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by justdave on Jan 6, 2009 5:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Prepare

Why not take the Steelers a bit more seriously? How well can you practice on 4 hours of sleep and a hangover?

by Jonny Dub on Jan 6, 2009 5:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I thought today (day after DUI) was a off day.

Not saying he should be in the clear, but come on, it’s not a big deal he was out the night before an off day.

by BigRed61 on Jan 6, 2009 8:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That was my mistake

Tuesday is their day off. I corrected the posting, thanks BigRed.

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by Brian (DaBolts) on Jan 6, 2009 8:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Okay

I’ll give him that. With the holiday’s and all, playing on a Saturday, I have no idea what today is, or last night.

by Jonny Dub on Jan 6, 2009 8:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

He's going to play

SignonSanDiego

The arrest will not keep Jackson from playing Sunday in the Chargers’ divisional playoff game at Pittsburgh. The NFL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement gives authority to discipline players for alcohol and substance abuses to the league, not individual teams. Any suspension and/or fine would affect next season.

Also, I don’t know if this means anything but pending the results of the blood test VJ doesn’t think he’ll be charged so maybe he wasn’t drunk or he was below .08.

"This morning I was stopped by an officer," Jackson said in a statement released by the team. “I don’t think any charges will be filed as a result of the stop. In the event they are, I look forward to clearing my name and proving my innocence.”

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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jan 6, 2009 9:20 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Devil's Advocate

Quote #1: That describes what the NFL can do, the team can still suspend (the article posted in the earlier fanshot mentions this citing Santonio Holmes as example). But, like I said, based on A.J.‘s quote this doesn’t seem likely.

Quote #2: If VJ has a good lawyer, then what he said is exactly what his lawyer would want him to say. I’m not calling VJ a liar or anything, but I’m not sure you could write a statement any better than that if you are going to plea not guilty.

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by Wonko on Jan 6, 2009 10:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs