A 49-year-old woman was stabbed three times early yesterday in the Gaslamp Quarter in a fight that erupted over the use of the Internet, San Diego police said.
The woman and the 23-year-old man accused of attacking her live at the Dustin Arms Hotel on G Street near Fifth Avenue, where there is a computer that residents can share, police said.
The two began to argue around midnight and the man got a steak knife and stabbed the woman in the neck, chin and chest, police said. The suspect was arrested. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of wounds that were not considered life-threatening, police said.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Misdemeanor Battery Charge Filed Against WR Marshall
Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall is facing misdemeanor battery charge from an alleged incident six months ago in Atlanta.
The third-year receiver was arrested in March after his girlfriend told police that he allegedly hit her in the mouth and the eye. The charges were filed September 10 although there's no trial date yet.
The Broncos, fresh off a controversial 39-38 victory over San Diego last weekend, said they know of the charges. The NFL, too, said it is aware of the issue the first time it broke out.
Just last week, Marshall pleaded guilty to driving while ability-impaired, the reduced charge from his DUI arrest in October last year. He was ordered to serve probation for a year.
That prompted the NFL to initially slap a three-game ban for Marshall but the suspension was reduced to one game, which Marshall served in the Broncos' 41-14 opening day win over Oakland.
It is unclear whether the league would impose further sanctions on Marshall on the Atlanta battery charge.
Against the Chargers, Marshall caught 166 yards on 18 receptions with one touchdown for his first game of the 2008 season. Last year, he played in all 16 regular-season games and tallied 1,325 yards and seven TDs.
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The third-year receiver was arrested in March after his girlfriend told police that he allegedly hit her in the mouth and the eye. The charges were filed September 10 although there's no trial date yet.
The Broncos, fresh off a controversial 39-38 victory over San Diego last weekend, said they know of the charges. The NFL, too, said it is aware of the issue the first time it broke out.
Just last week, Marshall pleaded guilty to driving while ability-impaired, the reduced charge from his DUI arrest in October last year. He was ordered to serve probation for a year.
That prompted the NFL to initially slap a three-game ban for Marshall but the suspension was reduced to one game, which Marshall served in the Broncos' 41-14 opening day win over Oakland.
It is unclear whether the league would impose further sanctions on Marshall on the Atlanta battery charge.
Against the Chargers, Marshall caught 166 yards on 18 receptions with one touchdown for his first game of the 2008 season. Last year, he played in all 16 regular-season games and tallied 1,325 yards and seven TDs.
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Friday, September 26, 2008
Raising the bar
Proposed ordinance would require training alcohol servers, sellers to just say no
By Steven Mihailovich
Sting operations run by the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) department, which licenses businesses, showed that 21 percent of San Marcos bars and restaurants sold to underage drinkers, and 12 percent of adults bought alcohol for underage drinkers when asked.
Celeste Young, a NICPP prevention specialist who made the presentation before the commission, said responsible beverage sales and service training would lessen those problems by teaching servers how to detect false IDs and how to refuse service to aggressive or intoxicated drinkers.
Young argued that alcoholic beverage servers shouldn’t be treated any differently than hairdressers, manicurists and food handlers, who must be certified for health and safety reasons.
“If you get a bad haircut, it grows out,” Young said. “However, if you’re involved in a drunk-driving incident, the consequences are serious and long-term.”
Similar ordinances requiring certification training for alcohol servers were passed in Poway in 2002 and in Solana Beach in July.
In Poway, the number of local businesses mentioned in last-drink-before-arrest surveys fell from 61 to five in just one year following passage of the ordinance.
During the July meeting, the Student and Neighborhood Relations Commission directed staff to see whether a San Marcos ordinance was feasible. Lydia Romero, deputy city manager, said that the city attorney and code compliance department would have to weigh in and that input would be needed from stakeholders and the public before a decision could be reached.
The staff report is tentatively scheduled for the commission’s Oct. 13 meeting, Romero said, but she added that some other issues loom larger on the agenda.
“It’s not their No. 1 priority,” Romero said. “It’s hard to tell how fast this will move. But they are moving forward on it.”
ABC offers free responsible beverage sales and service certification training. Classes last three to four hours, said ABC spokesman John Carr. Last year, the department trained almost 18,000 alcohol servers in the state.
The owners and managers of three Restaurant Row businesses — San Marcos Brewery & Grill, Acapulco Mexican Restaurant y Cantina and 55 Yardline Sports Bar and Grill — said they already require ABC training and certification.
Jim Hadley, one of three partners in 55 Yardline, said the ordinance would put no additional burden on his business because he’s been sending his servers for training since the bar opened three years ago.
NICPP’s Young said those already voluntarily training their workers should be pushing for the ordinance to protect their reputations and the interests of an industry.
“They shouldn’t have any problem supporting the bill then,” Young said.
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By Steven Mihailovich
Sting operations run by the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) department, which licenses businesses, showed that 21 percent of San Marcos bars and restaurants sold to underage drinkers, and 12 percent of adults bought alcohol for underage drinkers when asked.
Celeste Young, a NICPP prevention specialist who made the presentation before the commission, said responsible beverage sales and service training would lessen those problems by teaching servers how to detect false IDs and how to refuse service to aggressive or intoxicated drinkers.
Young argued that alcoholic beverage servers shouldn’t be treated any differently than hairdressers, manicurists and food handlers, who must be certified for health and safety reasons.
“If you get a bad haircut, it grows out,” Young said. “However, if you’re involved in a drunk-driving incident, the consequences are serious and long-term.”
Similar ordinances requiring certification training for alcohol servers were passed in Poway in 2002 and in Solana Beach in July.
In Poway, the number of local businesses mentioned in last-drink-before-arrest surveys fell from 61 to five in just one year following passage of the ordinance.
During the July meeting, the Student and Neighborhood Relations Commission directed staff to see whether a San Marcos ordinance was feasible. Lydia Romero, deputy city manager, said that the city attorney and code compliance department would have to weigh in and that input would be needed from stakeholders and the public before a decision could be reached.
The staff report is tentatively scheduled for the commission’s Oct. 13 meeting, Romero said, but she added that some other issues loom larger on the agenda.
“It’s not their No. 1 priority,” Romero said. “It’s hard to tell how fast this will move. But they are moving forward on it.”
ABC offers free responsible beverage sales and service certification training. Classes last three to four hours, said ABC spokesman John Carr. Last year, the department trained almost 18,000 alcohol servers in the state.
The owners and managers of three Restaurant Row businesses — San Marcos Brewery & Grill, Acapulco Mexican Restaurant y Cantina and 55 Yardline Sports Bar and Grill — said they already require ABC training and certification.
Jim Hadley, one of three partners in 55 Yardline, said the ordinance would put no additional burden on his business because he’s been sending his servers for training since the bar opened three years ago.
NICPP’s Young said those already voluntarily training their workers should be pushing for the ordinance to protect their reputations and the interests of an industry.
“They shouldn’t have any problem supporting the bill then,” Young said.
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Raising the bar
Proposed ordinance would require training alcohol servers, sellers to just say no
By Steven Mihailovich
An effort is under way to create a city ordinance requiring businesses in San Marcos that sell alcohol to have employees trained and certified in responsible beverage service.
The push is coming from the North Inland Community Prevention Program (NICPP), which is funded by the county. It made its case for such an ordinance before the city’s Student and Neighborhood Relations Commission in July.
Clark Kiser, NICPP director, said statistics show that some San Marcos establishments, particularly in Old California Restaurant Row, have become hot spots for excessive drinking.
That is particularly troublesome to Kiser because the city is home to Cal State San Marcos and Palomar College.
“We’re trying to encourage the city to look at that,” Kiser said. “We want them to look at some places that are having difficulties when transitioning from restaurant to nightclubs. The better trained they are, the more likely they won’t serve to excess.”
A 2007 survey taken in DUI programs run by the county’s Health and Human Service Agency identified several bars and restaurants in San Marcos as being the last place program participants had drinks before being arrested.
Between January and July of this year, 144 drivers were cited for DUI in San Marcos, and there were 46 alcohol-related collisions in the city, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
Underage drinking would also be targeted by the ordinance.
According to a California Healthy Kids Survey done by the state Department of Education, 30 percent of ninth-graders and 46 percent of 11th-graders in San Marcos reported using alcohol in the previous month.
San Marcos has 54 retail outlets and 86 bars and restaurants licensed to sell alcohol.
(to be continued...)
This is a good proposition.
By Steven Mihailovich
An effort is under way to create a city ordinance requiring businesses in San Marcos that sell alcohol to have employees trained and certified in responsible beverage service.
The push is coming from the North Inland Community Prevention Program (NICPP), which is funded by the county. It made its case for such an ordinance before the city’s Student and Neighborhood Relations Commission in July.
Clark Kiser, NICPP director, said statistics show that some San Marcos establishments, particularly in Old California Restaurant Row, have become hot spots for excessive drinking.
That is particularly troublesome to Kiser because the city is home to Cal State San Marcos and Palomar College.
“We’re trying to encourage the city to look at that,” Kiser said. “We want them to look at some places that are having difficulties when transitioning from restaurant to nightclubs. The better trained they are, the more likely they won’t serve to excess.”
A 2007 survey taken in DUI programs run by the county’s Health and Human Service Agency identified several bars and restaurants in San Marcos as being the last place program participants had drinks before being arrested.
Between January and July of this year, 144 drivers were cited for DUI in San Marcos, and there were 46 alcohol-related collisions in the city, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
Underage drinking would also be targeted by the ordinance.
According to a California Healthy Kids Survey done by the state Department of Education, 30 percent of ninth-graders and 46 percent of 11th-graders in San Marcos reported using alcohol in the previous month.
San Marcos has 54 retail outlets and 86 bars and restaurants licensed to sell alcohol.
(to be continued...)
This is a good proposition.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Injury to Galloway of concern to Bucs
The foot injury sustained by Tampa Bay WR Joey Galloway is apparently serious. Galloway, who missed all of preseason with a groin strain, left Sunday's win against Atlanta in third quarter and did not return.
"Obviously, there's some concern," Coach Jon Gruden said. "But nothing is definitive at this point."
A hamstring strain to CB Aqib Talib is not expected to keep the rookie first-round pick out this week against Chicago.
Meanwhile, the two-game suspension levied by the league on TE Jeremy Stevens, stemming from his '07 DUI conviction, expired Sunday. Stevens figures to be activated off the reserve-suspended list this week, which means the Bucs will have to release a player to keep the roster at 53.
Ref will be graded down for call
Ed Hochuli's acknowledgment that he erred on a call late in Sunday's San Diego-Denver game will mean lower grades for one of the NFL's highest profile referees. "Officials are held accountable for their calls. They are graded on every play of every game," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said. "Ed has been an outstanding official for many years, but he will be marked down for this call. Under our evaluation system, an official's grades impact his status for potentially working the playoffs and ultimately whether or not he is retained."
Falcons' Milloy arrested
Atlanta Falcons S Lawyer Milloy was arrested on DUI and speeding charges in suburban Atlanta early Monday, just hours after Atlanta lost to Tampa Bay. At his Monday news conference, Atlanta Coach Mike Smith would not offer details on any potential discipline Milloy could face.
Merriman fined for hit
San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman was fined $7,500 for a hit on Carolina Panthers QB Jake Delhomme in his only game this season. Merriman was fined for unnecessarily striking Delhomme below the knees in a 26-24 Panthers win on Sept. 7. Merriman was scheduled to have surgery Monday on two torn ligaments in his left knee.
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"Obviously, there's some concern," Coach Jon Gruden said. "But nothing is definitive at this point."
A hamstring strain to CB Aqib Talib is not expected to keep the rookie first-round pick out this week against Chicago.
Meanwhile, the two-game suspension levied by the league on TE Jeremy Stevens, stemming from his '07 DUI conviction, expired Sunday. Stevens figures to be activated off the reserve-suspended list this week, which means the Bucs will have to release a player to keep the roster at 53.
Ref will be graded down for call
Ed Hochuli's acknowledgment that he erred on a call late in Sunday's San Diego-Denver game will mean lower grades for one of the NFL's highest profile referees. "Officials are held accountable for their calls. They are graded on every play of every game," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said. "Ed has been an outstanding official for many years, but he will be marked down for this call. Under our evaluation system, an official's grades impact his status for potentially working the playoffs and ultimately whether or not he is retained."
Falcons' Milloy arrested
Atlanta Falcons S Lawyer Milloy was arrested on DUI and speeding charges in suburban Atlanta early Monday, just hours after Atlanta lost to Tampa Bay. At his Monday news conference, Atlanta Coach Mike Smith would not offer details on any potential discipline Milloy could face.
Merriman fined for hit
San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman was fined $7,500 for a hit on Carolina Panthers QB Jake Delhomme in his only game this season. Merriman was fined for unnecessarily striking Delhomme below the knees in a 26-24 Panthers win on Sept. 7. Merriman was scheduled to have surgery Monday on two torn ligaments in his left knee.
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Surgery repairs ligaments in Merriman's left knee
SAN DIEGO — Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman had surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee Monday.
The surgery on Merriman's posterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments went well and there was no further damage to his knee, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't released any information.
Also Monday, Merriman was fined $7,500 for unnecessarily striking Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme below the knees during a 26-24 loss Sept. 7.
Merriman will miss the remainder of the season.
Titans staying with Collins
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Titans are sticking with Kerry Collins as their starting quarterback as long as the team keeps winning. Jeff Fisher said he didn't know the condition of Vince Young's sprained left knee and the coach didn't talk to the quarterback, whose mental attitude was a national topic of discussion over the past week.
Footnotes.
The Texans will resume practicing today with uncertainty about their future after Hurricane Ike seriously damaged Reliant Stadium in Houston. It's unclear if repairs can be made in time for the next home game Oct. 5.
• Devin Hester's status for Sunday's home opener against Tampa Bay remains unclear, but the Chicago Tribune reported the Bears kick returner should be recovered from the rib injury he suffered in Sunday's loss at Carolina.
• Browns defensive end Robaire Smith suffered a potentially season-ending injury to his left Achilles during Sunday night's loss to the Steelers.
• Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy posted a bond of more than $1,600 after his arrest on DUI and speeding charges in suburban Atlanta early Monday.
• Vikings receiver Sidney Rice has a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and is "hopeful" he can play this weekend against Carolina.
• The Seahawks' Logan Payne is going on injured reserve because of a knee injury, while fellow receiver Seneca Wallace is out up to a month with a calf injury.
• Cowboys safety Roy Williams fractured his right forearm while making a special-teams tackle in Dallas' 41-37 victory over Philadelphia and could miss at least three games.
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The surgery on Merriman's posterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments went well and there was no further damage to his knee, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't released any information.
Also Monday, Merriman was fined $7,500 for unnecessarily striking Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme below the knees during a 26-24 loss Sept. 7.
Merriman will miss the remainder of the season.
Titans staying with Collins
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Titans are sticking with Kerry Collins as their starting quarterback as long as the team keeps winning. Jeff Fisher said he didn't know the condition of Vince Young's sprained left knee and the coach didn't talk to the quarterback, whose mental attitude was a national topic of discussion over the past week.
Footnotes.
The Texans will resume practicing today with uncertainty about their future after Hurricane Ike seriously damaged Reliant Stadium in Houston. It's unclear if repairs can be made in time for the next home game Oct. 5.
• Devin Hester's status for Sunday's home opener against Tampa Bay remains unclear, but the Chicago Tribune reported the Bears kick returner should be recovered from the rib injury he suffered in Sunday's loss at Carolina.
• Browns defensive end Robaire Smith suffered a potentially season-ending injury to his left Achilles during Sunday night's loss to the Steelers.
• Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy posted a bond of more than $1,600 after his arrest on DUI and speeding charges in suburban Atlanta early Monday.
• Vikings receiver Sidney Rice has a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and is "hopeful" he can play this weekend against Carolina.
• The Seahawks' Logan Payne is going on injured reserve because of a knee injury, while fellow receiver Seneca Wallace is out up to a month with a calf injury.
• Cowboys safety Roy Williams fractured his right forearm while making a special-teams tackle in Dallas' 41-37 victory over Philadelphia and could miss at least three games.
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
(cont..) Seahawks Offense | Uncertainty clouds receiver spot
Trainers said it wasn't a complete tear of the muscle, but it is a strain serious enough that Wallace was on crutches Monday and in a walking boot. Coach Mike Holmgren said he expects Wallace to be out three to four weeks.
It was one of two injuries the Seahawks suffered at the position. Logan Payne, who started at split end, suffered a torn medial-collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee. He will be placed on injured reserve and is out for the season.
Wallace, the team's backup quarterback the past three seasons, was going to play as both split end and flanker for the Seahawks against the 49ers.
"Maybe the correct thing to say is that I wasn't physically ready to be playing wide receiver," Wallace said. A tight hamstring limited him in practice on Wednesday, but there was nothing wrong with his calf before the game. "Maybe I added a little bit more pressure to myself because I wanted to perform and help the team out," Wallace said. Wallace's injury leaves the Seahawks with Charlie Frye as the backup quarterback. Brian Russell -- who played quarterback up until his junior season at San Diego State -- could be used in an emergency. Holmgren said he expects the team to add a quarterback this week, though that could be to the practice squad.
As far as receiver, the Seahawks will certainly add to the position. Jordan Kent, currently on the practice squad, is a candidate, and Koren Robinson remains someone who's both experienced with Seattle's offense and available. Holmgren was asked if the team might have to look at trading for a receiver and not sifting through the players who are unsigned.
"We need to consider it," Holmgren said. "Because you wind up looking at the same list all the time. Believe me, we'll explore every option we can because desperate times calls for desperate measures."
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It was one of two injuries the Seahawks suffered at the position. Logan Payne, who started at split end, suffered a torn medial-collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee. He will be placed on injured reserve and is out for the season.
Wallace, the team's backup quarterback the past three seasons, was going to play as both split end and flanker for the Seahawks against the 49ers.
"Maybe the correct thing to say is that I wasn't physically ready to be playing wide receiver," Wallace said. A tight hamstring limited him in practice on Wednesday, but there was nothing wrong with his calf before the game. "Maybe I added a little bit more pressure to myself because I wanted to perform and help the team out," Wallace said. Wallace's injury leaves the Seahawks with Charlie Frye as the backup quarterback. Brian Russell -- who played quarterback up until his junior season at San Diego State -- could be used in an emergency. Holmgren said he expects the team to add a quarterback this week, though that could be to the practice squad.
As far as receiver, the Seahawks will certainly add to the position. Jordan Kent, currently on the practice squad, is a candidate, and Koren Robinson remains someone who's both experienced with Seattle's offense and available. Holmgren was asked if the team might have to look at trading for a receiver and not sifting through the players who are unsigned.
"We need to consider it," Holmgren said. "Because you wind up looking at the same list all the time. Believe me, we'll explore every option we can because desperate times calls for desperate measures."
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Saturday, September 20, 2008
Seahawks Offense | Uncertainty clouds receiver spot
Receiver Koren Robinson isn't back with the Seahawks. At least not yet. It appears he's getting closer, though.
By Danny O'Neil
At least not yet.
It appears he's getting closer, though, after injuries to wide receiver Logan Payne and backup quarterback Seneca Wallace resulted in an active dialogue between the team and its former first-round pick on Monday.
When reached by telephone on Monday night, Robinson said nothing had been agreed to yet. He was asked if anything would be agreed to.
"I'm not sure," he said.
Is it possible something could happen?
"It might," he said.
So a whole lot of uncertainty, which is kind of appropriate given the situation at wide receiver where the Seahawks have suffered a rash of injuries so severe that they finished Sunday's game with only three healthy receivers, two of whom had been on the active roster for less than a week.
The Seahawks have lost Payne, Nate Burleson and Ben Obomanu to season-ending injuries. Bobby Engram and Deion Branch are not expected back until October.
Robinson was the team's first-round draft pick in 2001. He played four seasons in Seattle, but in 2004 he was suspended for four games by the NFL for violating the league's substance-abuse policy and benched for a game by coach Mike Holmgren for breaking team rules. The Seahawks released him in 2005 after a DUI arrest, the first of Robinson's two arrests in the span of 18 months.
Robinson was asked in a telephone interview last week if he is sober.
"I'm living that lifestyle," he said.
Holmgren was asked Monday specifically about the possibility of Robinson returning, and he said the former Seahawk was included on the list of options the team would weigh at a personnel meeting on Monday afternoon.
"I should have some idea this afternoon how we're going to approach this thing," Holmgren said. "The value there is he's played here, he knows this system. He's played for us before."
Robinson was chosen No. 9 overall by Seattle in 2001, and his best season came in 2002 when he caught 78 passes for 1,240 yards, both career-highs.
After he was released by Seattle, he signed with Minnesota and made the Pro Bowl as a kick returner in 2005. He was released by Minnesota in 2006 after a DUI arrest after he was chased by police. Robinson was suspended for one year by the NFL. He played with the Packers last season, catching 21 passes.
Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck said he couldn't comment on the football side of Robinson's career, but he did talk about other progress his former teammate has made.
"What I care about more is that he grew up and really matured and got his life turned around in the right direction," Hasselbeck said, adding that he saw Robinson this offseason.
"He's married, has a child, has another one on the way, so I'm really happy for him," Hasselbeck said. "I'm proud of him."
The addition of Robinson would be one step toward regrouping at a position already so depleted the Seahawks had taken the step of moving Wallace from backup quarterback to wide receiver and then promptly lost him before he ever played in the game. Wallace injured his calf while warming up for Sunday's game.
"It felt like somebody shot me from out of the stands," Wallace said. "I got shot in the calf. I felt a big pop in my calf muscle."
(to be continued...)
By Danny O'Neil
At least not yet.
It appears he's getting closer, though, after injuries to wide receiver Logan Payne and backup quarterback Seneca Wallace resulted in an active dialogue between the team and its former first-round pick on Monday.
When reached by telephone on Monday night, Robinson said nothing had been agreed to yet. He was asked if anything would be agreed to.
"I'm not sure," he said.
Is it possible something could happen?
"It might," he said.
So a whole lot of uncertainty, which is kind of appropriate given the situation at wide receiver where the Seahawks have suffered a rash of injuries so severe that they finished Sunday's game with only three healthy receivers, two of whom had been on the active roster for less than a week.
The Seahawks have lost Payne, Nate Burleson and Ben Obomanu to season-ending injuries. Bobby Engram and Deion Branch are not expected back until October.
Robinson was the team's first-round draft pick in 2001. He played four seasons in Seattle, but in 2004 he was suspended for four games by the NFL for violating the league's substance-abuse policy and benched for a game by coach Mike Holmgren for breaking team rules. The Seahawks released him in 2005 after a DUI arrest, the first of Robinson's two arrests in the span of 18 months.
Robinson was asked in a telephone interview last week if he is sober.
"I'm living that lifestyle," he said.
Holmgren was asked Monday specifically about the possibility of Robinson returning, and he said the former Seahawk was included on the list of options the team would weigh at a personnel meeting on Monday afternoon.
"I should have some idea this afternoon how we're going to approach this thing," Holmgren said. "The value there is he's played here, he knows this system. He's played for us before."
Robinson was chosen No. 9 overall by Seattle in 2001, and his best season came in 2002 when he caught 78 passes for 1,240 yards, both career-highs.
After he was released by Seattle, he signed with Minnesota and made the Pro Bowl as a kick returner in 2005. He was released by Minnesota in 2006 after a DUI arrest after he was chased by police. Robinson was suspended for one year by the NFL. He played with the Packers last season, catching 21 passes.
Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck said he couldn't comment on the football side of Robinson's career, but he did talk about other progress his former teammate has made.
"What I care about more is that he grew up and really matured and got his life turned around in the right direction," Hasselbeck said, adding that he saw Robinson this offseason.
"He's married, has a child, has another one on the way, so I'm really happy for him," Hasselbeck said. "I'm proud of him."
The addition of Robinson would be one step toward regrouping at a position already so depleted the Seahawks had taken the step of moving Wallace from backup quarterback to wide receiver and then promptly lost him before he ever played in the game. Wallace injured his calf while warming up for Sunday's game.
"It felt like somebody shot me from out of the stands," Wallace said. "I got shot in the calf. I felt a big pop in my calf muscle."
(to be continued...)
Friday, September 19, 2008
Lawyer Milloy gets DUI charge
By Herald wire services
Week 1 starter Vince Young, who has dealt with significant off-the-field issues during the last week, is sidelined up to a month with a knee injury.
Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said he did not know whether Damon Huard (head) or No. 3 QB Tyler Thigpen will start at Atlanta on Sunday.
Receiver Steve Smith returned to the Panthers following his two-game suspension for breaking teammate Ken Lucas’ nose in a training camp fight.
The Texans will resume practicing today with uncertainty about their future after Hurricane Ike seriously damaged Reliant Stadium.
More Payne for Seattle
Seahawks wide receiver Logan Payne was placed on injured reserve with a torn knee ligament and Seneca Wallace is out up to a month with a calf injury.
Vikings receiver Sidney Rice (sprained posterior cruciate ligament) is hopeful he can play this weekend against Carolina.
Browns defensive end Robaire Smith sustained a potentially season-ending injury to his left Achilles Sunday against Pittsburgh.
Bears coach Lovie Smith offered no timetable for the return of special teams star Devin Hester (ribs).
Ex-Pat Lynch speaks
Safety John Lynch, released by the Patriots [team stats] before the season, said he hasn’t officially retired, but sounded prepared for the fact that he may have played his last game.
“The longer I’m obviously away from playing the more it’s looking like that may be it,” Lynch said at a fund-raiser in Greenwood Village, Colo. “If that’s the way I’m going I’m completely fine with it. I’ve had 15 wonderful years.”
Lynch said he is staying in shape and would be interested in the right situation, but he isn’t seeking it out.
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Week 1 starter Vince Young, who has dealt with significant off-the-field issues during the last week, is sidelined up to a month with a knee injury.
Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said he did not know whether Damon Huard (head) or No. 3 QB Tyler Thigpen will start at Atlanta on Sunday.
Receiver Steve Smith returned to the Panthers following his two-game suspension for breaking teammate Ken Lucas’ nose in a training camp fight.
The Texans will resume practicing today with uncertainty about their future after Hurricane Ike seriously damaged Reliant Stadium.
More Payne for Seattle
Seahawks wide receiver Logan Payne was placed on injured reserve with a torn knee ligament and Seneca Wallace is out up to a month with a calf injury.
Vikings receiver Sidney Rice (sprained posterior cruciate ligament) is hopeful he can play this weekend against Carolina.
Browns defensive end Robaire Smith sustained a potentially season-ending injury to his left Achilles Sunday against Pittsburgh.
Bears coach Lovie Smith offered no timetable for the return of special teams star Devin Hester (ribs).
Ex-Pat Lynch speaks
Safety John Lynch, released by the Patriots [team stats] before the season, said he hasn’t officially retired, but sounded prepared for the fact that he may have played his last game.
“The longer I’m obviously away from playing the more it’s looking like that may be it,” Lynch said at a fund-raiser in Greenwood Village, Colo. “If that’s the way I’m going I’m completely fine with it. I’ve had 15 wonderful years.”
Lynch said he is staying in shape and would be interested in the right situation, but he isn’t seeking it out.
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
Lawyer Milloy gets DUI charge
By Herald wire services
Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy was arrested on DUI and speeding charges in suburban Atlanta early yesterday, just hours after his team lost to Tampa Bay.
“Any time any of our players are in this type of situation, we are extremely disappointed, myself and our organization,” coach Mike Smith said. “It’s something that is completely unacceptable.”
Gwinnett County police charged the 34-year-old Milloy with driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding in Flowery Branch. He was booked at 4:35 a.m. and posted a bond of more than $1,600 about five hours later.
Though Milloy spoke with Smith before the team meeting yesterday, he was not present in the locker room when reporters were allowed in from 12:35-1:20 p.m.
He did issue a one-sentence statement through his lawyer.
“I apologize to my family, my teammates, (Falcons owner) Mr. (Arthur) Blank, coach Smith, (general manager) Thomas Dimitroff and our great fans for the incident that occurred following Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay,” Milloy said.
Milloy played for the Patriots [team stats] from 1996-2002.
Ref takes hit
Ed Hochuli’s acknowledgement that he erred on a call late in Denver’s 39-38 win over San Diego on Sunday - he whistled dead an incomplete pass when replays showed a fumble - will mean lower grades for one of the NFL’s highest profile referees.
“Officials are held accountable for their calls. They are graded on every play of every game,” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said. “Ed has been an outstanding official for many years, but he will be marked down for this call.”
Also, San Diego outside linebacker Shawne Merriman had season-ending surgery on two torn ligaments in his left knee in Miami.
Earlier in the day, Merriman was fined $7,500 for a hit on Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme in his only game this season. . . .
Meanwhile, star Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson said he’d “be very surprised if I have to deal with this toe injury for another three weeks. Heck, I don’t think I’ll have to deal with it another couple weeks. So.” . . .
Redskins tight end Chris Cooley apologized for posting an explicit photo of himself studying his playbook in the nude on his Web site.
Collins keeping job
The Titans will stick with veteran Kerry Collins as their starting quarterback as long as they keep winning, coach Jeff Fisher said one day after the veteran led the team to a 24-7 win at Cincinnati.
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Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy was arrested on DUI and speeding charges in suburban Atlanta early yesterday, just hours after his team lost to Tampa Bay.
“Any time any of our players are in this type of situation, we are extremely disappointed, myself and our organization,” coach Mike Smith said. “It’s something that is completely unacceptable.”
Gwinnett County police charged the 34-year-old Milloy with driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding in Flowery Branch. He was booked at 4:35 a.m. and posted a bond of more than $1,600 about five hours later.
Though Milloy spoke with Smith before the team meeting yesterday, he was not present in the locker room when reporters were allowed in from 12:35-1:20 p.m.
He did issue a one-sentence statement through his lawyer.
“I apologize to my family, my teammates, (Falcons owner) Mr. (Arthur) Blank, coach Smith, (general manager) Thomas Dimitroff and our great fans for the incident that occurred following Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay,” Milloy said.
Milloy played for the Patriots [team stats] from 1996-2002.
Ref takes hit
Ed Hochuli’s acknowledgement that he erred on a call late in Denver’s 39-38 win over San Diego on Sunday - he whistled dead an incomplete pass when replays showed a fumble - will mean lower grades for one of the NFL’s highest profile referees.
“Officials are held accountable for their calls. They are graded on every play of every game,” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said. “Ed has been an outstanding official for many years, but he will be marked down for this call.”
Also, San Diego outside linebacker Shawne Merriman had season-ending surgery on two torn ligaments in his left knee in Miami.
Earlier in the day, Merriman was fined $7,500 for a hit on Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme in his only game this season. . . .
Meanwhile, star Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson said he’d “be very surprised if I have to deal with this toe injury for another three weeks. Heck, I don’t think I’ll have to deal with it another couple weeks. So.” . . .
Redskins tight end Chris Cooley apologized for posting an explicit photo of himself studying his playbook in the nude on his Web site.
Collins keeping job
The Titans will stick with veteran Kerry Collins as their starting quarterback as long as they keep winning, coach Jeff Fisher said one day after the veteran led the team to a 24-7 win at Cincinnati.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
NFL Official 'Held Accountable' for Call Late in Broncos-Chargers Game
Ed Hochuli's acknowledgement that he erred on a call late in Sunday's San Diego-Denver game will mean lower grades for one of the NFL's highest profile referees.
"Officials are held accountable for their calls. They are graded on every play of every game," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said yesterday. "Ed has been an outstanding official for many years, but he will be marked down for this call. Under our evaluation system, an official's grades impact his status for potentially working the playoffs and ultimately whether or not he is retained."
The play occurred with the Broncos at the Chargers 1-yard line in the final minute. As Denver QB Jay Cutler dropped back, the ball slipped out and bounced off the grass into the arms of San Diego LB Tim Dobbins.
Though replay showed it was a fumble, Hochuli ruled it an incomplete pass and Denver went on to score, convert a two-point conversion and win, 39-38.
"It's going to require a great deal of discussion," said Titans Coach Jeff Fisher, the co-chairman of the competition committee, which might review the play in the offseason. "When the whistle blows and the pass is ruled incomplete, there's just no way currently that you can award possession."
The Titans (2-0) are sticking with veteran Kerry Collins as their starting quarterback as long as the team keeps winning.
Fisher said he didn't know the condition of Vince Young's sprained left knee and didn't talk to the quarterback, whose mental attitude was a national topic of discussion over the past week.
Chargers LB Shawne Merriman, who is out for the season, had surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee.
Separately, he also was fined $7,500 for a below-the-knees hit on Panthers QB Jake Delhomme on Sept. 7.
Falcons S Lawyer Milloy was arrested on DUI and speeding charges in Lawrenceville, Ga.Browns DE Robaire Smith sustained a potentially season-ending injury to his left Achilles' heel during a loss to the Steelers.
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"Officials are held accountable for their calls. They are graded on every play of every game," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said yesterday. "Ed has been an outstanding official for many years, but he will be marked down for this call. Under our evaluation system, an official's grades impact his status for potentially working the playoffs and ultimately whether or not he is retained."
The play occurred with the Broncos at the Chargers 1-yard line in the final minute. As Denver QB Jay Cutler dropped back, the ball slipped out and bounced off the grass into the arms of San Diego LB Tim Dobbins.
Though replay showed it was a fumble, Hochuli ruled it an incomplete pass and Denver went on to score, convert a two-point conversion and win, 39-38.
"It's going to require a great deal of discussion," said Titans Coach Jeff Fisher, the co-chairman of the competition committee, which might review the play in the offseason. "When the whistle blows and the pass is ruled incomplete, there's just no way currently that you can award possession."
The Titans (2-0) are sticking with veteran Kerry Collins as their starting quarterback as long as the team keeps winning.
Fisher said he didn't know the condition of Vince Young's sprained left knee and didn't talk to the quarterback, whose mental attitude was a national topic of discussion over the past week.
Chargers LB Shawne Merriman, who is out for the season, had surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee.
Separately, he also was fined $7,500 for a below-the-knees hit on Panthers QB Jake Delhomme on Sept. 7.
Falcons S Lawyer Milloy was arrested on DUI and speeding charges in Lawrenceville, Ga.Browns DE Robaire Smith sustained a potentially season-ending injury to his left Achilles' heel during a loss to the Steelers.
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Seahawks Offense | Uncertainty clouds receiver spot
Receiver Koren Robinson isn't back with the Seahawks. At least not yet. It appears he's getting closer, though.
By Danny O'Neil
At least not yet.
It appears he's getting closer, though, after injuries to wide receiver Logan Payne and backup quarterback Seneca Wallace resulted in an active dialogue between the team and its former first-round pick on Monday.
When reached by telephone on Monday night, Robinson said nothing had been agreed to yet. He was asked if anything would be agreed to.
"I'm not sure," he said.
Is it possible something could happen?
"It might," he said.
So a whole lot of uncertainty, which is kind of appropriate given the situation at wide receiver where the Seahawks have suffered a rash of injuries so severe that they finished Sunday's game with only three healthy receivers, two of whom had been on the active roster for less than a week.
The Seahawks have lost Payne, Nate Burleson and Ben Obomanu to season-ending injuries. Bobby Engram and Deion Branch are not expected back until October.
Robinson was the team's first-round draft pick in 2001. He played four seasons in Seattle, but in 2004 he was suspended for four games by the NFL for violating the league's substance-abuse policy and benched for a game by coach Mike Holmgren for breaking team rules. The Seahawks released him in 2005 after a DUI arrest, the first of Robinson's two arrests in the span of 18 months.
Robinson was asked in a telephone interview last week if he is sober.
"I'm living that lifestyle," he said.
Holmgren was asked Monday specifically about the possibility of Robinson returning, and he said the former Seahawk was included on the list of options the team would weigh at a personnel meeting on Monday afternoon.
"I should have some idea this afternoon how we're going to approach this thing," Holmgren said. "The value there is he's played here, he knows this system. He's played for us before."
Robinson was chosen No. 9 overall by Seattle in 2001, and his best season came in 2002 when he caught 78 passes for 1,240 yards, both career-highs.
After he was released by Seattle, he signed with Minnesota and made the Pro Bowl as a kick returner in 2005. He was released by Minnesota in 2006 after a DUI arrest after he was chased by police. Robinson was suspended for one year by the NFL. He played with the Packers last season, catching 21 passes.
Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck said he couldn't comment on the football side of Robinson's career, but he did talk about other progress his former teammate has made.
"What I care about more is that he grew up and really matured and got his life turned around in the right direction," Hasselbeck said, adding that he saw Robinson this offseason.
"He's married, has a child, has another one on the way, so I'm really happy for him," Hasselbeck said. "I'm proud of him."
The addition of Robinson would be one step toward regrouping at a position already so depleted the Seahawks had taken the step of moving Wallace from backup quarterback to wide receiver and then promptly lost him before he ever played in the game. Wallace injured his calf while warming up for Sunday's game.
"It felt like somebody shot me from out of the stands," Wallace said. "I got shot in the calf. I felt a big pop in my calf muscle."
(to be continued...)
By Danny O'Neil
At least not yet.
It appears he's getting closer, though, after injuries to wide receiver Logan Payne and backup quarterback Seneca Wallace resulted in an active dialogue between the team and its former first-round pick on Monday.
When reached by telephone on Monday night, Robinson said nothing had been agreed to yet. He was asked if anything would be agreed to.
"I'm not sure," he said.
Is it possible something could happen?
"It might," he said.
So a whole lot of uncertainty, which is kind of appropriate given the situation at wide receiver where the Seahawks have suffered a rash of injuries so severe that they finished Sunday's game with only three healthy receivers, two of whom had been on the active roster for less than a week.
The Seahawks have lost Payne, Nate Burleson and Ben Obomanu to season-ending injuries. Bobby Engram and Deion Branch are not expected back until October.
Robinson was the team's first-round draft pick in 2001. He played four seasons in Seattle, but in 2004 he was suspended for four games by the NFL for violating the league's substance-abuse policy and benched for a game by coach Mike Holmgren for breaking team rules. The Seahawks released him in 2005 after a DUI arrest, the first of Robinson's two arrests in the span of 18 months.
Robinson was asked in a telephone interview last week if he is sober.
"I'm living that lifestyle," he said.
Holmgren was asked Monday specifically about the possibility of Robinson returning, and he said the former Seahawk was included on the list of options the team would weigh at a personnel meeting on Monday afternoon.
"I should have some idea this afternoon how we're going to approach this thing," Holmgren said. "The value there is he's played here, he knows this system. He's played for us before."
Robinson was chosen No. 9 overall by Seattle in 2001, and his best season came in 2002 when he caught 78 passes for 1,240 yards, both career-highs.
After he was released by Seattle, he signed with Minnesota and made the Pro Bowl as a kick returner in 2005. He was released by Minnesota in 2006 after a DUI arrest after he was chased by police. Robinson was suspended for one year by the NFL. He played with the Packers last season, catching 21 passes.
Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck said he couldn't comment on the football side of Robinson's career, but he did talk about other progress his former teammate has made.
"What I care about more is that he grew up and really matured and got his life turned around in the right direction," Hasselbeck said, adding that he saw Robinson this offseason.
"He's married, has a child, has another one on the way, so I'm really happy for him," Hasselbeck said. "I'm proud of him."
The addition of Robinson would be one step toward regrouping at a position already so depleted the Seahawks had taken the step of moving Wallace from backup quarterback to wide receiver and then promptly lost him before he ever played in the game. Wallace injured his calf while warming up for Sunday's game.
"It felt like somebody shot me from out of the stands," Wallace said. "I got shot in the calf. I felt a big pop in my calf muscle."
(to be continued...)
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