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Barret Robbins
The media began scrambling on Jan. 25, 2003, the night before kickoff of Super Bowl XXXVII between Tampa Bay and Oakland, as word had leaked that Raiders head coach Bill Callahan had sent Pro Bowl center Barret Robbins home from the San Diego Super Bowl site Qualcomm Stadium San Diego. Immediate reports alleged that Robbins had ventured south of the border to Tijuana, Mexico, for a binge-drinking episode. The Raiders went on to lose, 48-21, without their star center Adam Treu, footage of raiders at Super Bowl XXXVII. Later the depth of Robbins' issues came to light. Barret Robbins bi-polar and depression, Barret Robbins sentenced to prison.
Brett Favre
In the midst of winning one of his three NFL Most Valuable Player awards in 1996, Brett Favre's admission that he battled addiction to alcohol and painkilling medication brett favre alcohol and painkiller addiction got as much attention as his on-field play. So more than a few eyebrows were raised during Super Bowl XXXI week when the Packers QB was allegedly seen partying with beer in hand on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Brett Favre dry heaves before XXXI Super Bowl game, Green Bay to a 35-21 Super Bowl win over the Patriots.
OJ Simpson
Despite his famous acquittal in 1995 on the OJ Simpson trial, the Hall of Fame running back became a media pariah. Most Americans believed he literally got away with murder. He lost the subsequent civil suit OJ Simpson loses civil suit, his promising acting career ended abruptly, and his endorsement deals disappeared. OJ Simpson "Juiced with OJ Simpson", OJ Simpson "If I Did It".
Chris Henry
The late Cincinnati Bengals receiver was arrested five times and had 10 interviews with police after being drafted in 2005, one of nine Bengal players arrested in 2006 to 2007. Henry died in 2009 when he fell out of the back of a moving truck driven by his fiancee during a domestic dispute. Chris Henry arrests DUI gun charges marijuana, Chris Henry death.
Tank Johnson
Before the Colts and the Bears played Super Bowl XLI on Feb. 4, 2007, the media focused on Chicago DT Tank Johnson, who had been arrested for the third time in 18 months. Tank Johnson unregistered guns and assault rifles, Tank Johnson arrested unregistered handgun threatening police, Tank Johnson suspended.
Ray Lewis
Ray Lewis has never hidden from the spotlight, but one incident that stains his past remains his Atlanta arrest involving the fatal stabbing of two men the night after Super Bowl XXXIV. Although murder charges were eventually dropped, Lewis was convicted of obstruction of justice Ray Lewis obstruction of justice. When the Ravens made the Super Bowl the next year, critics complained that Lewis deserved to be watching the game from a jail cell rather than playing. Lewis MVP Super Bowl XXXV.
Plaxico Burress
In 2008, Burress accidentally suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a Manhattan nightclub. After Burress' arrest, the Giants suspended the wide receiver for the final four games of the season. Plaxico Burress two felonies, Plaxico Burress two years in prison, Plaxico Burress steelers.
Stanley Wilson
In the all-too-familiar "Super Bowl eve story gone wrong," Bengals fullback Stanley Wilson failed to show up for a Saturday-night team meeting after telling some of his teammates that he had forgotten his playbook in his room. Stanley wilson found in cocaine overdose in hotel room, Bengals lost to the 49ers in Super Bowl XXIII.
Eugene Robinson
In his playing days, Falcons defensive back Eugene Robinson was known publicly as one of the league's true good guys and a family man. In fact, on the day before Super Bowl XXXIII, Robinson had been presented with the NFL's Bart Starr Award, celebrating his high moral character. Hours later, the highly respected Robinson was arrested in Miami for soliciting a prostitute. Robinson was bailed out by game day, but a play-gone-bad didn't help his case. Eugene Robinson beat by Broncos Rod Smith, eugene robinson retired in 2000.
Lawrence Taylor
NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was arrested May 6, 2010, and charged with third-degree rape and soliciting prostitution after an encounter with a 16-year-old girl in a New York City suburb. Lawrence Taylor sexual misconduct patronizing a prostitute, Tawrence taylor registered sex offender.
Irving Fryar
The morality police had a heyday when New England star Irving Fryar was photographed with mysterious cuts on his fingers in January 1986. Irving fryar cuts on hand from fight with wife, irving fryar arrested weapons charge.
Bill Belichick
Early in the Patriots' 2008 unbeaten regular season, Belichick had been embroiled in the Spygate sideshow, where he was accused of illegally videotaping signals used by opposing coaching staffs. Bill Belichick forced to apologize by Commissioner Roger Goodell, New England Patriots.
Joe Namath
Joe Namath's legend casts a mammoth shadow over the Jets organization. On December 20, 2003, Namath was set to be honored by the Jets at halftime. During his sideline interview, Namath appeared a bit out of sorts Joe Namath drunk and delivered an all-too-memorable line to the sideline reporter conducting the interview. Following the incident, Namath issued an apology. Joe Namath “I wanna kiss you” to reporter, Joe Namath “I wanna kiss you” to reporter.
Chad Johnson
The newlywed wide receiver was arrested on Aug. 11 on suspicion of domestic violence. Johnson allegedly head-butted his bride, Evelyn Lozada (she stars on Evelyn Lozada "Basketball Wives"), during an argument in a vehicle outside their home (the couple wed this summer, chad johnson and evelyn lozada marry July 4, 2012). When cops arrived, Lozada had lacerations on her forehead, and Johnson was taken into custody. Evelyn Lozada confronts johnson about condom receipt, chad johnson dropped from dolphins roster, chad johnson and evelyn lozada divorce.
Dez Bryant
Nobody questions Bryant's natural ability, but some observers have questioned the discipline of the flamboyant wide receiver. On July 16, Bryant was charged with a misdemeanor for family violence after an alleged altercation with his mother dez bryant misdemeanor family violence. Dez Bryant cowboys, Dez Bryant stats.
The Wardrobe Malfunction
This is the mother of all Super Bowl controversies, which is strange, considering it never affected the game or anyone's life. The scandal? Janet Jackson's notorious "wardrobe malfunction" in her duet performance with Justin Timberlake in 2004. The highly controversial MTV-produced show culminated with Timberlake ripping off Jackson's two-piece top, revealing the singer's breast. NFL MTV will never produce another show, Janet jackson wardrobe malfunction CBS fine.
Adam 'Pacman' Jones
The former Tennessee Titans return man was suspended for the entire 2007 season and part of 2008 for numerous violations. Jones' off-field docket includes 10 incidents pacman jones police interviews 2007, 2008 in which he was interviewed by police. The most serious took place in Las Vegas during the 2007 NBA All-Star weekend: a fight and shooting at a strip club that left a bystander paralyzed. Jones charged with two felony charges misdemeanor, Jones one year of probation 200 hours of community service.
Donte' Stallworth
The former Cleveland Browns receiver was suspended for the entire 2009 season following his guilty plea to DUI manslaughter donte stallworth dui manslaughter case. Stallworth served 24 days of a 30-day prison sentence. Donte stallworth New England Patriots.
Rae Carruth
In 1999, former Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder after allegedly plotting to kill girlfriend Cherica Adams cherica adams death, who was pregnant with Carruth's child. Carruth received a sentence of 18 to 24 years and his conviction was upheld by an appeals court in 2011. Rae carruth projected release date.
Minnesota Vikings
Back in 2005, a few Vikings players set out on a boating adventure with some friends, but the excursion led to charges of disorderly conduct and inappropriate behavior. In fact, charges were filed against multiple players after the "Love Boat"-themed party that night minnesota vikings boat party scandal. Although some players didn't face legal punishment, all players involved took some heavy hits in the court of public opinion. Vikings boat party Culpepper, Smoot, McKinnie, Williams, Minnesota vikings.
Michael Vick
Most Americans knew little about the nation's dog-fighting subculture until Vick's case, and the magnitude of his cruelty to animals shocked the public Michael Vick cruelty to animals. He served 18 months in prison, lost his $130 million contract and millions more in endorsements and fell into bankruptcy. Michael vick returns to NFL after scandal, michael vick "60 minutes" interview.
Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger has twice been accused of sexual assault -- first in a 2009 case in Lake Tahoe, Calif. Ben Roethlisberger Lake Tahoe 2009, and then a year later in a Georgia college town Ben Roethlisberger Georgia 2010. Charges were not filed in either case, but the NFL still punished him. Ben Roethlisberger suspended first 6 games without pay.
Tiki Barber
It's going to be hard to win in the court of public opinion if you leave your wife for a younger intern, especially when your wife is expecting twins. Tiki Barber (see photos) knows this all too well. The former New York Giants running back ended his marriage to his wife — who was eight months pregnant — to continue a relationship with his younger mistress she Traci Lynn Johnson. Tiki barber marries traci lynn johnson, tiki barber divorce battle, tiki barber divorce settlement.
Richard Seigler
In 2007, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Richard Seigler was accused of being involved in a prostitution ring. Specifically, he was accused of pandering and providing transportation for prostitutes in Las Vegas. The charges against Seigler didn't hold up, but he was dropped by the Pittsburgh Steelers and never again played in the NFL. Richard seigler canadian football league, Richard seigler assistant coach portland state.
Mark Chmura
In 2001, former Green Bay Packer Mark Chmura was found not guilty of sexually assaulting his children's 17-year-old baby-sitter following her prom a year earlier. Chmura said it "wasn't something a married man should do", chmura a research assistant at boyle law firm.
Barret Robbins
The media began scrambling on Jan. 25, 2003, the night before kickoff of Super Bowl XXXVII between Tampa Bay and Oakland, as word had leaked that Raiders head coach Bill Callahan had sent Pro Bowl center Barret Robbins home from the San Diego Super Bowl site Qualcomm Stadium San Diego. Immediate reports alleged that Robbins had ventured south of the border to Tijuana, Mexico, for a binge-drinking episode. The Raiders went on to lose, 48-21, without their star center Adam Treu, footage of raiders at Super Bowl XXXVII. Later the depth of Robbins' issues came to light. Barret Robbins bi-polar and depression, Barret Robbins sentenced to prison.
Brett Favre
In the midst of winning one of his three NFL Most Valuable Player awards in 1996, Brett Favre's admission that he battled addiction to alcohol and painkilling medication brett favre alcohol and painkiller addiction got as much attention as his on-field play. So more than a few eyebrows were raised during Super Bowl XXXI week when the Packers QB was allegedly seen partying with beer in hand on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Brett Favre dry heaves before XXXI Super Bowl game, Green Bay to a 35-21 Super Bowl win over the Patriots.
OJ Simpson
Despite his famous acquittal in 1995 on the OJ Simpson trial, the Hall of Fame running back became a media pariah. Most Americans believed he literally got away with murder. He lost the subsequent civil suit OJ Simpson loses civil suit, his promising acting career ended abruptly, and his endorsement deals disappeared. OJ Simpson "Juiced with OJ Simpson", OJ Simpson "If I Did It".
Chris Henry
The late Cincinnati Bengals receiver was arrested five times and had 10 interviews with police after being drafted in 2005, one of nine Bengal players arrested in 2006 to 2007. Henry died in 2009 when he fell out of the back of a moving truck driven by his fiancee during a domestic dispute. Chris Henry arrests DUI gun charges marijuana, Chris Henry death.
Tank Johnson
Before the Colts and the Bears played Super Bowl XLI on Feb. 4, 2007, the media focused on Chicago DT Tank Johnson, who had been arrested for the third time in 18 months. Tank Johnson unregistered guns and assault rifles, Tank Johnson arrested unregistered handgun threatening police, Tank Johnson suspended.
Ray Lewis
Ray Lewis has never hidden from the spotlight, but one incident that stains his past remains his Atlanta arrest involving the fatal stabbing of two men the night after Super Bowl XXXIV. Although murder charges were eventually dropped, Lewis was convicted of obstruction of justice Ray Lewis obstruction of justice. When the Ravens made the Super Bowl the next year, critics complained that Lewis deserved to be watching the game from a jail cell rather than playing. Lewis MVP Super Bowl XXXV.
Plaxico Burress
In 2008, Burress accidentally suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a Manhattan nightclub. After Burress' arrest, the Giants suspended the wide receiver for the final four games of the season. Plaxico Burress two felonies, Plaxico Burress two years in prison, Plaxico Burress steelers.
Stanley Wilson
In the all-too-familiar "Super Bowl eve story gone wrong," Bengals fullback Stanley Wilson failed to show up for a Saturday-night team meeting after telling some of his teammates that he had forgotten his playbook in his room. Stanley wilson found in cocaine overdose in hotel room, Bengals lost to the 49ers in Super Bowl XXIII.
Eugene Robinson
In his playing days, Falcons defensive back Eugene Robinson was known publicly as one of the league's true good guys and a family man. In fact, on the day before Super Bowl XXXIII, Robinson had been presented with the NFL's Bart Starr Award, celebrating his high moral character. Hours later, the highly respected Robinson was arrested in Miami for soliciting a prostitute. Robinson was bailed out by game day, but a play-gone-bad didn't help his case. Eugene Robinson beat by Broncos Rod Smith, eugene robinson retired in 2000.
Lawrence Taylor
NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was arrested May 6, 2010, and charged with third-degree rape and soliciting prostitution after an encounter with a 16-year-old girl in a New York City suburb. Lawrence Taylor sexual misconduct patronizing a prostitute, Tawrence taylor registered sex offender.
Irving Fryar
The morality police had a heyday when New England star Irving Fryar was photographed with mysterious cuts on his fingers in January 1986. Irving fryar cuts on hand from fight with wife, irving fryar arrested weapons charge.
Bill Belichick
Early in the Patriots' 2008 unbeaten regular season, Belichick had been embroiled in the Spygate sideshow, where he was accused of illegally videotaping signals used by opposing coaching staffs. Bill Belichick forced to apologize by Commissioner Roger Goodell, New England Patriots.
Joe Namath
Joe Namath's legend casts a mammoth shadow over the Jets organization. On December 20, 2003, Namath was set to be honored by the Jets at halftime. During his sideline interview, Namath appeared a bit out of sorts Joe Namath drunk and delivered an all-too-memorable line to the sideline reporter conducting the interview. Following the incident, Namath issued an apology. Joe Namath “I wanna kiss you” to reporter, Joe Namath “I wanna kiss you” to reporter.
Chad Johnson
The newlywed wide receiver was arrested on Aug. 11 on suspicion of domestic violence. Johnson allegedly head-butted his bride, Evelyn Lozada (she stars on Evelyn Lozada "Basketball Wives"), during an argument in a vehicle outside their home (the couple wed this summer, chad johnson and evelyn lozada marry July 4, 2012). When cops arrived, Lozada had lacerations on her forehead, and Johnson was taken into custody. Evelyn Lozada confronts johnson about condom receipt, chad johnson dropped from dolphins roster, chad johnson and evelyn lozada divorce.
Dez Bryant
Nobody questions Bryant's natural ability, but some observers have questioned the discipline of the flamboyant wide receiver. On July 16, Bryant was charged with a misdemeanor for family violence after an alleged altercation with his mother dez bryant misdemeanor family violence. Dez Bryant cowboys, Dez Bryant stats.
The Wardrobe Malfunction
This is the mother of all Super Bowl controversies, which is strange, considering it never affected the game or anyone's life. The scandal? Janet Jackson's notorious "wardrobe malfunction" in her duet performance with Justin Timberlake in 2004. The highly controversial MTV-produced show culminated with Timberlake ripping off Jackson's two-piece top, revealing the singer's breast. NFL MTV will never produce another show, Janet jackson wardrobe malfunction CBS fine.
Adam 'Pacman' Jones
The former Tennessee Titans return man was suspended for the entire 2007 season and part of 2008 for numerous violations. Jones' off-field docket includes 10 incidents pacman jones police interviews 2007, 2008 in which he was interviewed by police. The most serious took place in Las Vegas during the 2007 NBA All-Star weekend: a fight and shooting at a strip club that left a bystander paralyzed. Jones charged with two felony charges misdemeanor, Jones one year of probation 200 hours of community service.
Donte' Stallworth
The former Cleveland Browns receiver was suspended for the entire 2009 season following his guilty plea to DUI manslaughter donte stallworth dui manslaughter case. Stallworth served 24 days of a 30-day prison sentence. Donte stallworth New England Patriots.
Rae Carruth
In 1999, former Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder after allegedly plotting to kill girlfriend Cherica Adams cherica adams death, who was pregnant with Carruth's child. Carruth received a sentence of 18 to 24 years and his conviction was upheld by an appeals court in 2011. Rae carruth projected release date.
Minnesota Vikings
Back in 2005, a few Vikings players set out on a boating adventure with some friends, but the excursion led to charges of disorderly conduct and inappropriate behavior. In fact, charges were filed against multiple players after the "Love Boat"-themed party that night minnesota vikings boat party scandal. Although some players didn't face legal punishment, all players involved took some heavy hits in the court of public opinion. Vikings boat party Culpepper, Smoot, McKinnie, Williams, Minnesota vikings.
Michael Vick
Most Americans knew little about the nation's dog-fighting subculture until Vick's case, and the magnitude of his cruelty to animals shocked the public Michael Vick cruelty to animals. He served 18 months in prison, lost his $130 million contract and millions more in endorsements and fell into bankruptcy. Michael vick returns to NFL after scandal, michael vick "60 minutes" interview.
Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger has twice been accused of sexual assault -- first in a 2009 case in Lake Tahoe, Calif. Ben Roethlisberger Lake Tahoe 2009, and then a year later in a Georgia college town Ben Roethlisberger Georgia 2010. Charges were not filed in either case, but the NFL still punished him. Ben Roethlisberger suspended first 6 games without pay.
Tiki Barber
It's going to be hard to win in the court of public opinion if you leave your wife for a younger intern, especially when your wife is expecting twins. Tiki Barber (see photos) knows this all too well. The former New York Giants running back ended his marriage to his wife — who was eight months pregnant — to continue a relationship with his younger mistress she Traci Lynn Johnson. Tiki barber marries traci lynn johnson, tiki barber divorce battle, tiki barber divorce settlement.
Richard Seigler
In 2007, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Richard Seigler was accused of being involved in a prostitution ring. Specifically, he was accused of pandering and providing transportation for prostitutes in Las Vegas. The charges against Seigler didn't hold up, but he was dropped by the Pittsburgh Steelers and never again played in the NFL. Richard seigler canadian football league, Richard seigler assistant coach portland state.
Mark Chmura
In 2001, former Green Bay Packer Mark Chmura was found not guilty of sexually assaulting his children's 17-year-old baby-sitter following her prom a year earlier. Chmura said it "wasn't something a married man should do", chmura a research assistant at boyle law firm.
