Bruce Smith charged with DUI

[Philagape]

Former NFL star Bruce Smith faces DUI charge

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Former NFL star Bruce Smith has been charged with drunken driving in Virginia Beach.

City police spokesman Jimmy Barnes said the 45-year-old Smith was stopped at 1:42 a.m. Friday on Interstate 264. He said Smith was charged with speeding, driving under the influence and refusal to take an alcohol breath test.

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[Night Train]

No surprise. Smith has had a drinking problem for years.

Remember his naps at traffic lights in his Bills days ? Happened more than once.

[hammerbillsfan]

what the **** is going on? :rolleyes:

[Ebenezer]

Can't claim sleep apnea when moving, I would think.

[Ebenezer]

what the **** is going on? :rolleyes:
Spoiled athletes who truly feel rules do not pertain to them...a symptom of the under 30 generation really.

[Jan Reimers]

Spoiled athletes who truly feel rules do not pertain to them...a symptom of the under 30 generation really.
You'd think Bruce might be growing out of it, but since he seems to beat the charges everytime, I guess he'll never learn.

[mayotm]

I just don't get why these people don't catch a cab. Or with the money they have, a limo for the night. I don't make football player money, but still have the sense to catch a cab if I'm having a drinking night out.

[ARoid]

Bruce does like to party. Anyone know why he was suspended in 88? I always assumed it was coke.

[Bmax]

Time for this 45 year old man to grow up a little..I suggest he call Jim Kelly and Thurman Thomas. Both seemed to have moved beyond their troubles that hindered them in the past...Bruce 's Ego is his man problem...



Bmax

[ddaryl]

if he's an alcoholic then this is what happens to alcoholics. Unfortunately think about his percentage of getting away with it to his being caught.

[BillsWin]

Smith and Thurman have alcohol issues. I do too after watching the Bills for the last 25+ years.

[OpIv37]

Smith and Thurman have alcohol issues. I do too after watching the Bills for the last 25+ years.

I heard Thurman is sober now.

[OpIv37]

Spoiled athletes who truly feel rules do not pertain to them...a symptom of the under 30 generation really.

that's a non sequitir. Bruce is 45.

[BillsWin]

I heard Thurman is sober now.

I've met him once, at an Oklahoma State game and offered him a beer. (I wasn't thinking.)

But, yes he has cleaned up quite nicely.

[SABURZFAN]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOZE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Historian]

Let me answer for Bruce:

"A diamond is a piece of coal that did well under pressure."

[shelby]

:(

[Cntrygal]

I just don't get why these people don't catch a cab. Or with the money they have, a limo for the night. I don't make football player money, but still have the sense to catch a cab if I'm having a drinking night out.

:10:

[THATHURMANATOR]

Oh Bruce. Come on man.