Lions' coach arrested for driving nude!

Monkeydad · 09-07-2006, 04:03 PM

Lions asst. arrested for driving nude

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- A Detroit Lions assistant coach was arrested twice in the past two weeks -- once while police say he was driving nude and a week later on suspicion of drunken driving.

Police in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn said Joe Cullen, who coaches the team's defensive line, was pulled over Aug. 24 and ticketed on suspicion of indecent and obscene conduct.

The ticket does not provide any other information about why Cullen allegedly was nude. The Lions said alcohol was involved.

Then, on Sept. 1, police stopped his 2006 Ford Explorer and determined he had a blood-alcohol content of 0.12 percent, court records show. The legal limit for drivers in Michigan in 0.08 percent.

Cullen, who lives in Dearborn, posted bond in both misdemeanor cases and was coaching at Wednesday's practice.

The 38-year-old, who was hired from the University of Illinois, issued a statement Wednesday to apologize.

"I would like to apologize to the Detroit Lions organization, our fans, my family and friends for any embarrassment these incidents have caused," he said. "These incidents represent a mistake in judgment on my part. I deeply regret them and have learned a valuable lesson. It won't happen again."
Lions president Matt Millen said in a statement that Cullen has requested treatment.

"We are obviously very disappointed, " the statement said. "These are very serious matters that will be handled sternly and appropriately by our organization. "

Cullen was scheduled to appear next week in 19th District Court for both cases.

Cullen was fired from the University of Mississippi in 2005 after an alcohol-related arrest at a restaurant.

Mississippi Athletic Director Pete Boone told the Detroit Free Press on

Wednesday that no one from the Lions contacted him for a reference.

SI.com - NFL - Lions asst. coach arrested while driving nude - Wednesday September 6, 2006 7:50PM

GhettoDogAllStars · 09-07-2006, 04:04 PM

shit... I drive nude all the time! what's the big deal?

FRPLG · 09-07-2006, 04:05 PM

I'm not sure I undetand what he did wrong. Driving naked is illegal? Call me a law breaker then.

hesscl34 · 09-07-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

I'm not sure I undetand what he did wrong. Driving naked is illegal? Call me a law breaker then.

LMAO!! .. Could you imagine any of our coaches doing that? Hahahaha!

Monkeydad · 09-07-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hesscl34

LMAO!! .. Could you imagine any of our coaches doing that? Hahahaha!

No.

Why ask a question like that here? This isn't purplepassion.org!

FRPLG · 09-07-2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hesscl34

LMAO!! .. Could you imagine any of our coaches doing that? Hahahaha!

Could you imagine ol' Richie Pettibone pulling this move? Would you want to?

gibbsisgod · 09-07-2006, 04:06 PM

are you sure it wasn't cincy he coaches for?

FRPLG · 09-07-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gibbsisgod

are you sure it wasn't cincy he coaches for?

No it was definitely Detroit but Cincy called and asked the Lions for permission to interview him this morning.

RedskinPete · 09-09-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gibbsisgod

are you sure it wasn't cincy he coaches for?

No but when the Lions fire him the Bengals better give him a call as the team new bus driver!!!!

mooby · 09-07-2006, 04:49 PM

There isn't anything he can to do make that organization look worse as long as Matt Millen still has a job.

BrudLee · 09-07-2006, 05:08 PM

This guy drives naked, and he keeps his job.

I drive naked, and I can't see my kids for a week without a social worker present.

gibbsisgod · 09-07-2006, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BrudLee

This guy drives naked, and he keeps his job.

I drive naked, and I can't see my kids for a week without a social worker present.

it would have been alright if they hadn't been in the car with you at the time.

Master4Caster · 09-07-2006, 06:53 PM

YOU CAN BE ARRESTED FOR THAT!!!

Well, as long as he wasn't on steroids!!!

Longtimefan · 09-07-2006, 09:17 PM

This guy has a history of alcohol related problems, maybe he need to get some HELP. Driving nude is that against the law? I have never heard of anyone being arrested for that before.

Dogtag · 09-08-2006, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Longtimefan

This guy has a history of alcohol related problems, maybe he need to get some HELP. Driving nude is that against the law? I have never heard of anyone being arrested for that before.

You're right, he has an alcohol problem. I hope he gets the professional help he needs before this turns from a joke to an obituary.

09-07-2006, 04:03 PM	#1
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Lions' coach arrested for driving nude! Lions asst. arrested for driving nude DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- A Detroit Lions assistant coach was arrested twice in the past two weeks -- once while police say he was driving nude and a week later on suspicion of drunken driving. Police in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn said Joe Cullen, who coaches the team's defensive line, was pulled over Aug. 24 and ticketed on suspicion of indecent and obscene conduct. The ticket does not provide any other information about why Cullen allegedly was nude. The Lions said alcohol was involved. Then, on Sept. 1, police stopped his 2006 Ford Explorer and determined he had a blood-alcohol content of 0.12 percent, court records show. The legal limit for drivers in Michigan in 0.08 percent. Cullen, who lives in Dearborn, posted bond in both misdemeanor cases and was coaching at Wednesday's practice. The 38-year-old, who was hired from the University of Illinois, issued a statement Wednesday to apologize. "I would like to apologize to the Detroit Lions organization, our fans, my family and friends for any embarrassment these incidents have caused," he said. "These incidents represent a mistake in judgment on my part. I deeply regret them and have learned a valuable lesson. It won't happen again." Lions president Matt Millen said in a statement that Cullen has requested treatment. "We are obviously very disappointed, " the statement said. "These are very serious matters that will be handled sternly and appropriately by our organization. " Cullen was scheduled to appear next week in 19th District Court for both cases. Cullen was fired from the University of Mississippi in 2005 after an alcohol-related arrest at a restaurant. Mississippi Athletic Director Pete Boone told the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday that no one from the Lions contacted him for a reference. SI.com - NFL - Lions asst. coach arrested while driving nude - Wednesday September 6, 2006 7:50PM

09-07-2006, 04:04 PM	#2
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BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: Lions' coach arrested for driving nude! This guy drives naked, and he keeps his job. I drive naked, and I can't see my kids for a week without a social worker present. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

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