Monday, March 02, 2009

It is 3:30AM, Do you know where your QB is ?

Former Michigan (and current Arkansas) QB Ryan Mallett got into trouble early sunday morning. He was arrested on a public intoxication charge outside of a bar near campus.

The 20-year-old Mallett was booked into the Washington County Jail at 3:47AM after Fayetteville police arrested him on Dickson Street. Mallett was released on bond about an hour later, but not after he took this epic mugshot. Razorback Football coach Bobby Petrino said he would be disciplined.

From the NWAnews.com: According to the report, (Fayetteville police officer Timothy) Shepard noticed that Mallett could not stand up straight, had blood-shot and watery eyes and a heavy odor of intoxicants on his breath. Shepard also detected the faint odor of burnt marijuana coming from Mallett's person. Shepard stated in the report that Mallett's voice was extremely slurred and at times his speech was incoherent.

When asked by Shepard if he had been smoking marijuana, Mallett said that he had not, according to the report. When asked if he had been around those smoking marijuana, Mallett said he had, according to the report.

Shepard stated in the report that Mallett lost his balance and had to step back to regain his composure several times during their conversation. During a field sobriety test in which the officer asked Mallett to follow his moving finger with his eyes, Mallett lost his balance and nearly fell backwards, according to the report.

Shepard said in the report that he told Mallett to call for a ride home. Mallett made several calls but was unable to make contact with anyone. Shepard noticed that Mallett appeared to lose focus during his attempts to make the calls and that he began to stare off into the distance before again attempting to make a call.

Mallett was released on $155 bond. His probable cause hearing is at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Fayetteville District Court.

This is example number four hundred thirty one on why it is never a good idea to be outside past 1AM. It has taken me about 20 years to learn this: Nothing good ever happens on the streets between 1AM and 5AM.

There is no truth to the rumor that Mallett fumbled the phone at the police station when he was calling his Dad for bail money.

1 comment:

Corey said...

Andy,

Looks like your day was very productive ... now get to work!