DOMINIC RHODES PISSED HIS PANTS

02.23.07 Written by Matt

Oh boy oh boy oh boy. I was quick to report on Dominic Rhodes's DWI arrest earlier this week, but the follow-up is even better:

After failing two field-sobriety tests, Rhodes told [State Trooper Ahmad] Hafez he had consumed two or three alcoholic drinks. While sitting in the police car's front seat, Rhodes urinated on himself, the report said.

Now, some people would probably think that I'd take this opportunity to laugh at Rhodes and kick a guy while he's down, and those people are absolutely correct. The cruel glee I had when I read this news was almost enough to chase away my hangover (hey, I had to celebrate not having the flu any more).

But here's the thing: Rhodes only blew a .09, and any drunk worth his salt knows that that's not even a good buzz. You're not even approaching pants-pissing drunk until at least .20. Which means… he pissed his pants because he was scared? 

Oh, that's rich. Good luck on the free agent market, Dom. 

Also see: Deadspin 

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DOMINIC RHODES HAD A FEW TOO MANY

02.20.07 Written by Matt

Uh oh… here comes the "Police Blotter" tag again. Colts running back Dominic Rhodes celebrated President's Day a little too hard and got arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated:

Indiana State Police arrested Rhodes in a silver GMC at 3:02 this morning on northbound I-65 near 71st Street… Police said Rhodes was driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone.

Marion County court records show Rhodes was arrested on initial charges of misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated. 

Last week, in an attempt to keep the free agent Rhodes from leaving the Colts, Peyton Manning joked that Rhodes wasn't "starter" material. Poppycock. Anyone brazen enough to drive 26 miles over the speed limit after drinking (hello, rule of thumb is 3-5 mph over) has a need for speed and the guts/lack of intelligence to take a blitzing linebacker head-on.

Of course, Rhodes's stock just went through the roof with America's Most Wanted NFL franchises. The Bengals and Chargers have already entered a bidding war. To post his bail.

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