Cowboys' Jerry Brown dead, teammate Josh Brent charged

The NFL already stresses it to players at every turn. It used to run what was called the "safe ride" program to get players home, but it was taken over by the NFL Players Association in 2009 over concerns about confidentiality. The NFLPA still operates it [albeit at the cost of $85 per ride, more than most cabs] with the phone number on the back of every union card. Both groups can only attempt to do more. If there is one NFL trend that may be exposing itself here is that players, perhaps in higher numbers than expected, are partying hard on Friday night with a game normally less than 48 hours later.
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Originally posted by captain_planet:

Originally posted by susweel:
don't know how that's considered manslaughter when the other dude got in the car knowing the driver was drunk.

Assumption of risk won't matter in the criminal prosecution, but could be a defense serving to limit or prohibit Brown's estate's recovery should they sue Brent in civil court for wrongful death or negligence.

It's a second degree felony, which in Texas means 2-20 years in jail and a fine up to $10,000.

His first DUI, a misdemeanor, was committed while driving with a suspended license. He had already failed to appear for a court hearing regarding a previous driving with a suspended license offense. As a result of all this he served 60 days in jail, 200 hours of community service, and 2 years on probation.

Since that didn't deter him from repeating his conduct, look for the court to really stick it to him this time to teach him a lesson he can't forget and set an example.

Yep. His stupidity cost his friend his life, will create guilt for him over it for the rest of his life, and several years in prison more likely than not.

All because he didn't pick up a phone and call for the NFL's driver service. And even if he didn't have that as an option - spend some $ on a damn taxi. You're making six figures!

Originally posted by captveg:

Originally posted by captain_planet:

Originally posted by susweel:
don't know how that's considered manslaughter when the other dude got in the car knowing the driver was drunk.

Assumption of risk won't matter in the criminal prosecution, but could be a defense serving to limit or prohibit Brown's estate's recovery should they sue Brent in civil court for wrongful death or negligence.

It's a second degree felony, which in Texas means 2-20 years in jail and a fine up to $10,000.

His first DUI, a misdemeanor, was committed while driving with a suspended license. He had already failed to appear for a court hearing regarding a previous driving with a suspended license offense. As a result of all this he served 60 days in jail, 200 hours of community service, and 2 years on probation.

Since that didn't deter him from repeating his conduct, look for the court to really stick it to him this time to teach him a lesson he can't forget and set an example.

Yep. His stupidity cost his friend his life, will create guilt for him over it for the rest of his life, and several years in prison more likely than not.

All because he didn't pick up a phone and call for the NFL's driver service. And even if he didn't have that as an option - spend some $ on a damn taxi. You're making six figures!

Yeah thats the kicker. Guys have a lot of money but when people get intoxicated, they aren't thinking straight and get behind the wheel anyway. Terrible. I wonder how the accident occured.

So an NFL player shoots himself and his girlfriend last week and there was a bunch of people wanting to ban guns again. This week 2 NFL players were involved in a drunk driving accident leading to the death of one. Do we have to hear about people wanting to ban cars now? Dumbass liberals

Originally posted by defenderDX:

So an NFL player shoots himself and his girlfriend last week and there was a bunch of people wanting to ban guns again. This week 2 NFL players were involved in a drunk driving accident leading to the death of one. Do we have to hear about people wanting to ban cars now? Dumbass liberals

Originally posted by luv49rs:

Originally posted by defenderDX:

So an NFL player shoots himself and his girlfriend last week and there was a bunch of people wanting to ban guns again. This week 2 NFL players were involved in a drunk driving accident leading to the death of one. Do we have to hear about people wanting to ban cars now? Dumbass liberals

Originally posted by NONAME:

Originally posted by luv49rs:

Originally posted by defenderDX:
So an NFL player shoots himself and his girlfriend last week and there was a bunch of people wanting to ban guns again. This week 2 NFL players were involved in a drunk driving accident leading to the death of one. Do we have to hear about people wanting to ban cars now? Dumbass liberals

Originally posted by defenderDX:
So an NFL player shoots himself and his girlfriend last week and there was a bunch of people wanting to ban guns again. This week 2 NFL players were involved in a drunk driving accident leading to the death of one. Do we have to hear about people wanting to ban cars now? Dumbass liberals

Posts like this never cease to amaze me. I seriously cannot believe what I read on this forum sometimes.

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by defenderDX:
So an NFL player shoots himself and his girlfriend last week and there was a bunch of people wanting to ban guns again. This week 2 NFL players were involved in a drunk driving accident leading to the death of one. Do we have to hear about people wanting to ban cars now? Dumbass liberals

Posts like this never cease to amaze me. I seriously cannot believe what I read on this forum sometimes.

not gonna lie it's an exact copy and paste from a friend on facebook. how would you respond to that though? real talk

Originally posted by defenderDX:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by defenderDX:
So an NFL player shoots himself and his girlfriend last week and there was a bunch of people wanting to ban guns again. This week 2 NFL players were involved in a drunk driving accident leading to the death of one. Do we have to hear about people wanting to ban cars now? Dumbass liberals

Posts like this never cease to amaze me. I seriously cannot believe what I read on this forum sometimes.

not gonna lie it's an exact copy and paste from a friend on facebook. how would you respond to that though? real talk

So, this isnt your opinion then? You should say that you are echoing a statement that someone posted on facebook. Trust me, if someone posted this on facebook without any warning ramifications I would blast him.

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

So, this isnt your opinion then? You should say that you are echoing a statement that someone posted on facebook. Trust me, if someone posted this on facebook without any warning ramifications I would blast him.

This. If a friend of mine posted that I would be sure to tell them they are an idiot

Originally posted by luv49rs:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
So, this isnt your opinion then? You should say that you are echoing a statement that someone posted on facebook. Trust me, if someone posted this on facebook without any warning ramifications I would blast him.

This. If a friend of mine posted that I would be sure to tell them they are an idiot

Go on though. I want to see some other opinions

Totally tragic. What a terrible waste of life.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/eyewitness-describes-scene-crash-claimed-life-cowboys-linebacker-170937707--nfl.html

"The person that was in the other vehicle stepped out of her car and she said 'I've already called 9-1-1, they're on the way'. And I was like, I'm so relieved that, you know, single-car collision, no injuries, fine...But it took no time at all for this fire to really get engaged. It became very hot, very bright, very big and then I started to hear screams coming from inside the vehicle and it was a man's voice saying 'Help me', you know, 'Help, somebody help me'. And I turned and looked at the gentleman in the black pants (Brent), and I said 'Is there a passenger? Is there somebody in the car?'. And he said 'Yeah'. And I told him 'Well, get him out of the car'.



"Josh looked at me and he said 'He won't get out of the car'. And I said 'Well, you can't just leave him in there and let him die. You've got to help him. Go get him'. And I commanded him several times and Josh looked at me, and he again said 'He won't get out of the car'. And I told him 'You can't stand here and watch him die. You've got to get him out'."

What a giant piece of s**t.