Jim Irsay arrested for DUI, possession of controlled substance

SmashMouth · 03-17-2014, 09:13 AM

Colts owner Jim Irsay has been arrested in Carmel, Indiana on multiple charges.

According to the Indianapolis Star, Irsay faces preliminary charges of “operating while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance.” Bond has been set at $22,500.

Irsay is the first NFL owner to face criminal charges since Eddie DeBartolo relinquished control of the 49ers when it was learned that he was facing an indictment on federal racketeering charges in 1997. In 1998, DeBartolo pleaded guilty to failure to report a felony in connection with money allegedly paid to former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards to procure a riverboat gambling license.

The NFL routinely imposes discipline on players and non-players who are convicted of or plead guilty to DUI charges. To have any credibility when punishing non-owners for such offenses, the NFL must be willing to impose discipline on owners, too.

When players are arrested for drunk driving, one of the arguments raised is that they can afford to pay for a ride home. With a net worth of $1.6 billion, Irsay definitely can.

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SmashMouth · 03-17-2014, 09:17 AM

Colts owner has admitted painkiller addiction in the past | ProFootballTalk

Danno · 03-17-2014, 09:50 AM

Ruh Roh!

SmashMouth · 03-17-2014, 09:53 AM

League says Irsay will be subject to discipline | ProFootballTalk

Here comes the Goodell Police...

|Mitch| · 03-17-2014, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Here comes the Goodell Police...

Did you really think Roger was going to stay out of it?

SmashMouth · 03-17-2014, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Did you really think Roger was going to stay out of it?

Of course not... but the interesting spin on this is that this is an owner of an NFL franchise. And of course, RG works for the owners.

Crusader · 03-17-2014, 01:33 PM

As previously said, there needs to be some sort of penalty for the league to have any credibility.

OldMaid · 03-17-2014, 07:23 PM

How STUPID is Irsay!!

saintshrimp · 03-17-2014, 08:22 PM

To me this is a lot and I mean a lot worse than Eddie DeBartolo. He should be forced to step down and/or sell the team. The other owners have to set a strong Example on this one.

I know its kinda hypocritical of me to say with the Avatar I have buy i'm just a common joe working man here not the face or leader of a nfl team

papz · 03-17-2014, 08:28 PM

If I were a billionaire, I probably wouldn't even drive a golf cart to my mailbox... I'd have someone do it for me much less having to drive impaired anywhere.

03-17-2014, 09:13 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,210 Blog Entries: 29	Jim Irsay arrested for DUI, possession of controlled substance Colts owner Jim Irsay has been arrested in Carmel, Indiana on multiple charges. According to the Indianapolis Star, Irsay faces preliminary charges of “operating while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance.” Bond has been set at $22,500. Irsay is the first NFL owner to face criminal charges since Eddie DeBartolo relinquished control of the 49ers when it was learned that he was facing an indictment on federal racketeering charges in 1997. In 1998, DeBartolo pleaded guilty to failure to report a felony in connection with money allegedly paid to former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards to procure a riverboat gambling license. The NFL routinely imposes discipline on players and non-players who are convicted of or plead guilty to DUI charges. To have any credibility when punishing non-owners for such offenses, the NFL must be willing to impose discipline on owners, too. When players are arrested for drunk driving, one of the arguments raised is that they can afford to pay for a ride home. With a net worth of $1.6 billion, Irsay definitely can. link back

03-17-2014, 09:17 AM	#2
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,210 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Jim Irsay arrested for DUI, possession of controlled substance Colts owner has admitted painkiller addiction in the past \| ProFootballTalk

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03-17-2014, 09:53 AM	#4
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,210 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Jim Irsay arrested for DUI, possession of controlled substance League says Irsay will be subject to discipline \| ProFootballTalk Here comes the Goodell Police... Halo likes this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,210 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Jim Irsay arrested for DUI, possession of controlled substance Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Did you really think Roger was going to stay out of it? Of course not... but the interesting spin on this is that this is an owner of an NFL franchise. And of course, RG works for the owners.

03-17-2014, 01:33 PM	#7
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Jim Irsay arrested for DUI, possession of controlled substance As previously said, there needs to be some sort of penalty for the league to have any credibility.

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03-17-2014, 08:22 PM	#9
saintshrimp 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Houma,LA. Posts: 695	Re: Jim Irsay arrested for DUI, possession of controlled substance To me this is a lot and I mean a lot worse than Eddie DeBartolo. He should be forced to step down and/or sell the team. The other owners have to set a strong Example on this one. I know its kinda hypocritical of me to say with the Avatar I have buy i'm just a common joe working man here not the face or leader of a nfl team

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,756	Re: Jim Irsay arrested for DUI, possession of controlled substance If I were a billionaire, I probably wouldn't even drive a golf cart to my mailbox... I'd have someone do it for me much less having to drive impaired anywhere.

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