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Posted on 08/08/2006 1:09:36 PM PDT by martin_fierro
Another Steeler involved in motorcycle incident
Wire Report
PITTSBURGH - Offensive lineman Barrett Brooks apologized to the Pittsburgh Steelers for his weekend arrest on charges he fled from police on his motorcycle, but said the chase resulted from miscommunication and not any wrongdoing.
Brooks' comments didn't seem to appease coach Bill Cowher, who was critical of Brooks after addressing the situation Monday during a team meeting.
"We're very disappointed with the judgment he displayed Saturday night, we talked to the football team about it and we'll leave it at that," Cowher said. "We certainly don't condone the actions and certainly there's responsibility that goes with being a professional athlete and handling yourself properly."
Brooks, a 34-year-old backup lineman for the Super Bowl champions, was charged with fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, driving at an unsafe speed and other traffic violations Sunday. He was taken to Allegheny County Jail, according to Pittsburgh police Sgt. Dennis Washington.
Police said Brooks drove recklessly around a police car and did not stop, causing officers to chase him for about five minutes on Pittsburgh's South Side. Brooks also drove through a red traffic light and a stop sign, Washington said.
Brooks wasn't intoxicated, but wasn't wearing a helmet while on his motorcycle, police said.
Brooks said he immediately called Steelers officials to tell them what happened. He said he felt bad for team owner Dan Rooney and his family and told his teammates he was sorry.
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Is this the same Brooks that bugged out on the Raiders years ago?
Big guy, I guess that's why they call them Donutcycles.
< |:Ð~ <--- gap-toothed smile
Perectly legal in PA now.
Perectly = Perfectly
If he's got a license and the years of experience or safety certificate required.
Passing cop cars on the right and blowing through red lights in the early morning hours on the one night Coach Cowher gives you off is not a good idea.
SD
obligatory Toothlessberger graphic...
*SLAP!*
DON'CHU BE TALKIN' DAHHHHN MAH BEN!
OMG that pic!!! LMAO!~
Nice to see that the "Escape From Alcatraz" impulse is still alive.
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