It gets Worse...

Damn... Hopefully he learns from this.

he drives like he runs

wonder what his bubble looks like at this point, what... you know he aint been doin no cardio, lol....Ronnie Brown is gonna run like Keith byars soon..lol...his ass better be in shape come august.

"adamprez2003 wrote:

he drives like he runs

What, that he gets chased down and caught? :lol:.............sorry, I had to say it. lol

"krypto wrote:

What, that he gets chased down and caught? :lol:.............sorry, I had to say it. lol

If only he had that second gear :pointlol:

Anyway glad he didn't kill anyone while he was out driving drunk
anyone still think this is not a big deal
he could have killed someone folks..... :sad:

The thing is, while none of us can condone him or anyone else for drunk driving, and it's apparent that he was drunk driving, I'm curious as to how many other folks were out DD that night that didn't get their names in the media....Some have inferred that there is an epidemic of DD in the NFL. I say there is just as much DD reported in the NFL as there is in mainstream society, just that only the athletes with names get the notoriety. Some seem to act like this is a problem that only infects athletes. Well, it's not even close. On a Wednesday night road check site near Atlanta there were 27 DUI violations...a 5 hour check site wielded 27 DUIs. Now, not one of those folks got their names in the papers or on the internet. Who's kidding who to blame this problem on athletes ?? Just a thought to throw out there. Again, not condoning or approving of it, but it is happening throughout the general populous, not just to athletes...

"adamprez2003 wrote:

he drives like he runs

:lol:

"Slowmotion wrote:

I didn't know he blew out a tire.

Every season:cry:

"Larryfinfan wrote:

The thing is, while none of us can condone him or anyone else for drunk driving, and it's apparent that he was drunk driving, I'm curious as to how many other folks were out DD that night that didn't get their names in the media....Some have inferred that there is an epidemic of DD in the NFL. I say there is just as much DD reported in the NFL as there is in mainstream society, just that only the athletes with names get the notoriety. Some seem to act like this is a problem that only infects athletes. Well, it's not even close. On a Wednesday night road check site near Atlanta there were 27 DUI violations...a 5 hour check site wielded 27 DUIs. Now, not one of those folks got their names in the papers or on the internet. Who's kidding who to blame this problem on athletes ?? Just a thought to throw out there. Again, not condoning or approving of it, but it is happening throughout the general populous, not just to athletes...

I'm with you on not condoning this, but I don't think anyone is necessarily blaming athletes. The thing is that these athletes are supposedly larger role models for kids ("larger" in the sense that they have the ability to reach many more people than someone else who doesn't have that publicity; therefore, they can have a much greater impact, whether it's good or bad). So, while there are definitely others that have committed the same or even worse crimes, it's the athletes that seem to have a wider reach on the consequences of their actions.

Of course, the athletes also are more capable of getting a cab, with respect to their ability to afford it. So, it makes the decision not to do so even worse.

Why can't it ever be players like Torbor or something that gets into these sorts of problems? FML

"DolfanCole wrote:

I'm with you on not condoning this, but I don't think anyone is necessarily blaming athletes. The thing is that these athletes are supposedly larger role models for kids ("larger" in the sense that they have the ability to reach many more people than someone else who doesn't have that publicity; therefore, they can have a much greater impact, whether it's good or bad). So, while there are definitely others that have committed the same or even worse crimes, it's the athletes that seem to have a wider reach on the consequences of their actions.

Of course, the athletes also are more capable of getting a cab, with respect to their ability to afford it. So, it makes the decision not to do so even worse.

I agree with you as well, but my response was in regards to some of the threads, both here and in other sports forums regarding the NFL athletes as "an epidemic" of DD....but certainly these guys are role models, like it or not to our youngsters. The hope is that most youngsters have parents that are role models, and in a perfect world that's enough....we all know it's not exactly perfect and many kids don't have role model parents...that means that athletes, politicians, law enforcement, teachers and other civic leaders are left to fill those roles...When those people trip, it certainly has farther reaching consequences than that of the average joe...

"Killerphins wrote:

If only he had that second gear :pointlol:

Anyway glad he didn't kill anyone while he was out driving drunk
anyone still think this is not a big deal
he could have killed someone folks..... :sad:

Yeah this forum is just so full of ppl that think drinking and driving is no big deal....

Or maybe it's just more agenda BS from you...

You two don't like Ronnie......we get it

"Larryfinfan wrote:

I agree with you as well, but my response was in regards to some of the threads, both here and in other sports forums regarding the NFL athletes as "an epidemic" of DD....but certainly these guys are role models, like it or not to our youngsters. The hope is that most youngsters have parents that are role models, and in a perfect world that's enough....we all know it's not exactly perfect and many kids don't have role model parents...that means that athletes, politicians, law enforcement, teachers and other civic leaders are left to fill those roles...When those people trip, it certainly has farther reaching consequences than that of the average joe...

Absolutely agree and very well put. :up:

I guess I haven't read the threads and posts that you refer too. I tend to be quite selective on which ones I actually open and read. Maybe it's just my failure to (as of yet) renew my Club Level subscription. :wink2:

"Larryfinfan wrote:

The thing is, while none of us can condone him or anyone else for drunk driving, and it's apparent that he was drunk driving, I'm curious as to how many other folks were out DD that night that didn't get their names in the media....Some have inferred that there is an epidemic of DD in the NFL. I say there is just as much DD reported in the NFL as there is in mainstream society, just that only the athletes with names get the notoriety. Some seem to act like this is a problem that only infects athletes. Well, it's not even close. On a Wednesday night road check site near Atlanta there were 27 DUI violations...a 5 hour check site wielded 27 DUIs. Now, not one of those folks got their names in the papers or on the internet. Who's kidding who to blame this problem on athletes ?? Just a thought to throw out there. Again, not condoning or approving of it, but it is happening throughout the general populous, not just to athletes...

You are entirely correct. When a celebrity does something wrong it is newsworthy. So it makes good copy. If it were Sylvester P Smythe, local wastepaper basket repairman who was arrested in similar circumstances. No one outside those immediately involved would know or give it a second thought.

"jetssuck wrote:

Yeah this forum is just so full of ppl that think drinking and driving is no big deal....

Or maybe it's just more agenda BS from you...

You two don't like Ronnie......we get it

I knew an old log truck driver, friend of my dad, who used to take half a case of beer with him in his truck every day. Never had an accident or caused one. I think he was in his early 70s before he retired from driving. Since he seldom had less than a 12 hours a day driving, that works out to 1 beer an hour. He was just a natural driver I guess. Some of the stories I'd hear of his driving prowess were downright amazing.

"Larryfinfan wrote:

The thing is, while none of us can condone him or anyone else for drunk driving, and it's apparent that he was drunk driving, I'm curious as to how many other folks were out DD that night that didn't get their names in the media....Some have inferred that there is an epidemic of DD in the NFL. I say there is just as much DD reported in the NFL as there is in mainstream society, just that only the athletes with names get the notoriety. Some seem to act like this is a problem that only infects athletes. Well, it's not even close. On a Wednesday night road check site near Atlanta there were 27 DUI violations...a 5 hour check site wielded 27 DUIs. Now, not one of those folks got their names in the papers or on the internet. Who's kidding who to blame this problem on athletes ?? Just a thought to throw out there. Again, not condoning or approving of it, but it is happening throughout the general populous, not just to athletes...

I agree with you that this is an epidemic. It sucks that someone who appeared to be a stand up guy like RB made this decision. I know that numerous people will say that it is just a mistake, but please remember that most time you are caught drunk driving, it is not you first transgression.

"Larryfinfan wrote:

The thing is, while none of us can condone him or anyone else for drunk driving, and it's apparent that he was drunk driving, I'm curious as to how many other folks were out DD that night that didn't get their names in the media....Some have inferred that there is an epidemic of DD in the NFL. I say there is just as much DD reported in the NFL as there is in mainstream society, just that only the athletes with names get the notoriety. Some seem to act like this is a problem that only infects athletes. Well, it's not even close. On a Wednesday night road check site near Atlanta there were 27 DUI violations...a 5 hour check site wielded 27 DUIs. Now, not one of those folks got their names in the papers or on the internet. Who's kidding who to blame this problem on athletes ?? Just a thought to throw out there. Again, not condoning or approving of it, but it is happening throughout the general populous, not just to athletes...

I agree, half the county has DUI's. It's not like he's being any different than half this country.

"jetssuck wrote:

Yeah this forum is just so full of ppl that think drinking and driving is no big deal....

Or maybe it's just more agenda BS from you...

You two don't like Ronnie......we get it

they were plenty of people here that said the dui was no big deal

i never said i didnt like ronnie just dont like the fact that he cant stay on the field and now he has been busted for driving around drunk

anyway what business of yours is it who i like and dislike
you didnt have a legitimate response to back up why you said i was the type of person to defend porter because you didnt have one
all you do is come in take cheap shots at me then hide just because i hurt your feelings about jason taylor

He doesn't need to be crucified for it, he made a mistake like we all have done or will do in our lifetimes, thankfully noone was hurt. If he does it again then fine berate him all you want but the guy has been a saint for his whole career including college so it's certainly not the norm for him. Hopefully he learned a lesson.

"bluehaze wrote:

He doesn't need to be crucified for it, he made a mistake like we all have done or will do in our lifetimes, thankfully noone was hurt. If he does it again then fine berate him all you want but the guy has been a saint for his whole career including college so it's certainly not the norm for him. Hopefully he learned a lesson.

I know what you mean.....I've had two DUI's in my life.

"steveincolorado wrote:

I know what you mean.....I've had two DUI's in my life.

I should have one on my record but was very lucky the cop made me get out of my truck and give him my keys then he locked my doors threw the keys inside and told me to walk home LOL

man, we really need to stop caring so much about what these guys do off the field. It's not our problem. We aren't Ronnie Brown. We aren't Ireland, Sparano, Parcells, or Ross. This is their problem.

I think what gets me is the short sightedness of it all. Right now Ronnies a devil, right? But it will be forgotten. I mean come on, we forgave RICKY WILLIAMS! He literally derailed our franchise over his personal problems and yet he still goes out there and plays football for us.

Ronnie won't do this again. Case dismissed. Move on.

"Killerphins wrote:

they were plenty of people here that said the dui was no big deal

i never said i didnt like ronnie just dont like the fact that he cant stay on the field and now he has been busted for driving around drunk

anyway what business of yours is it who i like and dislike
you didnt have a legitimate response to back up why you said i was the type of person to defend porter because you didnt have one
all you do is come in take cheap shots at me then hide just because i hurt your feelings about jason taylor

lol..yeah, I'm devastated

The reason you'd probably choose to defend Porter is that you seem to have no respect for guys with class.......figured Porter would be your type of guy. Don't blame me, you earned it

"Killerphins wrote:

If only he had that second gear :pointlol:

Anyway glad he didn't kill anyone while he was out driving drunk
anyone still think this is not a big deal
he could have killed someone folks..... :sad:

Whats getting lost in all of this or at the very least twisted around is that you can support someone and still think that it is a 'big deal'. I have seen many of us come forward and lend our support to Ronnie. He's earned that support in our eyes because of the way he has handled himself throughout his career with the Dolphins.

This however doesn't mean that we don't recognize this as a 'big deal'. We understand the severity of the situation. We understand that people could have been injured or even killed. Continuing to point that out isn't going to make it any clearer to any of us. We already know this.

This doesn't mean that we shouldn't continue to support him and hope that he resolves any issue he has with alcohol. He's a smart kid and very respectful. I fully expect him to learn from this situation. Or at least I pray that he does.