Proposal: How about a safe-driving course for UK basketball players?

by Glenn Logan on Aug 19, 2007 3:32 PM EDT in Kentucky Wildcats News

I mean, seriously, what the hell?

First we have Randolph Morris driving recklessly at an obscene hour, speeding and blowing a turn (and apparently not for the first time, although this is the first time he was arrested).

Interestingly, Morris had gotten so small from partying earlier, he was still three inches shorter than normal, according to the police report. But he managed to eke by the breathalyzer.

But not Marquis Estill. He got popped the other night for blowing a .131 (for those who have forgotten, the legal limit in Kentucky is .08). Heck, at .131, Estill could have flapped his arms and flown home.

I'll bet 'Quis was only about 5'9" when they measured him.

Maybe these guys can shoot hoops, but they are a danger to life and limb on the road. Both are playing pro ball now, why don't they just hire a driver or something?

Well, I am confident they will get some instruction on how to drive correctly as part of their penance.

Jeez, guys, represent our program a bit better from now on, will ya? Stay off the police blotter, please.

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Shame on 'Quis

but Randolph Morris did nothing wrong except make a bad turn; have you ever received a traffic ticket?

"Maybe these guys can shoot hoops, but they are a danger to life and limb on the road." According to the police report, Randolph's blew 1/2 of what 'Quis did. He was not arrested for a DWI or a DUI and to lump the two together is irresponsible.

The logical and more intellectually honest comment should be to commend Morris knowing the limit and not drinking too much.

by Catfan on Aug 19, 2007 6:25 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, I have had a ticket ...

for breaking the law and putting other people at risk -- speeding, but never RD. 17 miles over the speed limit is definitely not a good thing.

Randolph was innocent of DUI. Period. But having been drinking recently as evinced by his reading, the least we could expect from him is to try a little harder to obey the traffic laws, and exercise the extra care one would reasonably expect after having had a drink or two.

by Glenn Logan on Aug 19, 2007 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Big nonissue

not even worthy of any press at all...

by Catfan on Aug 19, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions

17 miles

It really depends on where you are driving 17 miles over at and where you are.

In this case Morris was on New Circle which I would be completely ok with. The speed limit should be 60 on NC but it isnt for some reason.

If you were driving 17 over in a residential neighborhood that would be a different story.

As for Quis he should know better than to drink that much and drive.

I do wonder though if maybe the police are targeting UK players. Maybe it's all just a big coincidence that all of these professional players are in town right now but Im not so sure.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Aug 20, 2007 10:45 AM EDT reply actions

Seymour sez.......

The police will always target those who are on the street after 2:00 AM. Nothing good happens at that time of night.

17 over is not reckless driving, takes eith 20 or 25 depending on who you ask. He was not DUI either. I have no idea why they took Morris downtown, maybe his mouth was in gear while his brain was in neutral.

Estill earned his. Too much booze, too late at night, no designated driver. A losing combination.

If you were arrested and charged with being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

by Seymour on Aug 20, 2007 11:48 AM EDT reply actions