Jordin Tootoo RW Nashville Predators

Jordin Tootoo (center) has voluntarily entered the NHL's substance abuse problem, a problem that his mother believed started when his brother committed suicide 8 years ago. His mother believes the problem substance is indeed alcohol, and he's taking the steps to overcome his alcoholism. He has a career 93 goals and 116 assists, giving him a total of 209 regular season points to go along with 22 playoff points.

Chuck Liddell UFC

Chuck Liddell recently retired after an amazing UFC career becoming a UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and helping to bring the sport to the rise in popularity that it had. He finished with a career record of 21-8, while losing his last 3 matches against Rich Franklin, Mauricio Rua, and Rashad Evans. Already in the UFC Hall of Fame, he will work in an executive roll for a UFC parent company. No word yet if he plans to enter the bartending profession, or at least bouncing. No underage kids would even try to get in.

Charles Barkley SF/PF Pheonix Suns

Charles Barkley, the one time NBA MVP (1993 Suns) is seen here drinking Corona and working the pole like a girl with no morals or fatherly advice. The 11 time All Star proved he was trbl as an announcer, but mostly because he says funny shit like Favre shouldn't send dick picks unless his junk is huge. For that, I can respect him as an analyst.

[Pick from Smart Ass Sports]

Andray Blatche F Washington Wizards

Andray Blatche (left) is a former 2nd round selection in the NBA draft who played for the Roanoke Dazzle of the NBA D-League and is currently on the Washington Wizards. Though he has scored the most points for the Wizards this year -- there are 2 things that he is noticeably terrible at. 1 is getting women. His game is so outrageously bad that he got charged with solicitation when he tried to pay for sex from a female police officer. 2 is break away dunks.  Evidence of such below.

Terrence Williams G/F Houston Rockets

Terrence Williams, a former #11 overall draft choice by the New Jersey Nets, was shipped out of town in a three way trade that landed him in Houston with the Rockets. Of course, going to Houston he probably had to approve the strip clubs and the "make it rain-ability" of the clubs before the deal was finalized because that seems to be one of his favorite hobbies. [Pictures from The Big Lead, with more NSFW photos at WhatsPoppin.Net]

Gerald Hayes LB Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Geno Hayes, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting WLB who is currently third on the team in tackles, was arrested early this morning out late celebrating the Bucs victory over the Washington Redskins. During the game he had 1 tackle and 2 assists, as well as a sack. During the celebration at night, he finished with 2 charges, one of disorderly conduct and one of trespassing.

It started when Hayes was inside of the night club, Blue Martini, and a friend tried to enter but was turned away because he wasn't properly dressed. Hayes then pushed a police officer to the side and stood between him and the friend. They told Hayes that he could enter the club again, and he allegedly didn't move and "making derogatory statements and menacingly staring at the lounge security personnel and police." He was then escorted out of the club to the parking lot and told not to return. Which of course, he did.

10 minutes later he returned claiming that he had left his credit card in the building, and police and security personnel told him to sit elsewhere and wait while his friend retrieved it., however he didn't leave. Instead, he stood by the entrance and  "assumed an aggressive stance, acted combative and refused to leave the establishment," and "was loud, verbally abusive and made threats to myself and staff from the club." Officers threatened to use a stun gun if he persisted, and then they were forced to, however his clothes were too bulky and it wasn't affective. The cop was then forced to tackle Hayes and bring him into custody.

Edit: What Hayes was overheard yelling at officers was, "Bitch Ass cop. You ain't gonna do nothing. I ain't leaving. I don't have to leave."

Hayes was arrested for a night club incident at Florida State as well, before being a 6th round pick by the Buccaneers. There police were checking a bar for underage patrons, and they noticed Hayes waving his arms and screaming profanities. They tried to talk to him about what was going on, and he became aggressive, and friends tried to calm him down and pull him away. Then police tried to arrest him and he resisted, forcing the police to use a taser on him during this incident also.  A teammate, FB Joe Surratt, punched a cop who pushed him away for interfering with the arrest.  Hayes was charged with assault on an officer, resisting arrest without violence, and  disorderly conduct.

Mario Elie AC Sacramento Kings

Sacramento Kings assistant coach Mario Elie, a former player with the 76er's, Warriors, Trail Blazers, Rockets, Spurs, and Suns who was drafted by the Bucks was arrested for DUI early Thursday morning. The 3 time NBA champion was arrested at 1:15 AM after smelling like alcohol and subsequently failing a field sobriety test, and has since released a statement saying:

"I was pulled over last night on my way home for having a broken taillight, I had been out and had a couple of drinks. My blood alcohol level was slightly over the legal limit. I'm very sorry, embarrassed and disappointed for the position in which I put myself and team. Rest assured, it won't happen again as I take full responsibility for my actions." 

Derrell Johnson-Koulianos WR Iowa

Iowa WR Derrell Johnson-Koulianos was just named first team All-Big 10 by the coaches just over a week ago, and now, he's got a whole mess of trouble to deal with. In the end, Johnson-Koulianos faces a whopping 7 charges, four counts of possession of controlled substances, two counts of unlawful possession of prescription drugs and one count of keeping a drug house. During a search Tuesday afternoon of Johnson-Koulianos roommate, police found cocaine, marijuana, prescription drugs (pamoate, diazepam, hydromorphone hydrochloride and zolpidem tartrate pills [none of which were prescribed to Johnson-Koulianos]), scales, $3,000 cash, and other items used in selling drugs. Cocaine, a small amount of marijuana, and the prescription drugs (mostly painkillers) were found in Johnson-Koulianos room. Johnson-Koulianos also admitted to using marijuana less than a day before the arrest, and he took a urine test that showed that he had been using drugs.He also admitted to using cocaine and the prescription drugs, which he had acquired from friends.  He also had electronic media showing him in possession of drugs.

 Presuming that this ends his Iowa career, which it likely will, Johnson-Koulianos is the all time leader for Iowa in receptions and receiving yards... and drug houses.

Baker Steinkuhler DL Nebraska Cornhuskers

Baker Steinkuhler, a starting defensive tackle for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, was arrested for DUI early Tuesday morning, and now will be out for the Holiday Bowl against Washington. Police saw Steinkuhler driving his 1993 Ford Explorer (I guess he wasn't getting improper benefits...) without it's head lights on, and also observed him making a turn without a turn signal. He was pulled over at 1:45 and a breathalyzer revealed his BAC to be .115, which is above the .08 limit. His drunk ass was taken to a detox center, and his first court date will be on January 4th. The redshirt Sophomore has started 13 games this season, racking up 46 tackles and 3.5 sacks.

Carl Crawford OF Boston Redsox

Carl Crawford is an outfielder who played for the Tampa Bay Rays his entire career up until now, where he signed a 7 year 142 million dollar contract to play for the Boston Red Sox. The 4 time All Star also tied the record for most stolen bases in a single game at 6 against his new team, and has AL in stolen bases 4 years. The other team closest to contention was the Angels, but lets be honest, of course the Yankees or the Red Sox were going to get him. It was only a matter of time.

Brett Lawrie 2B Toronto Blue Jays

Brett Lawrie is a 20 year old former #16 overall choice in the MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers, who traded him recently to the Toronto Blue Jays for pitcher Shaun Marcum. At the time, Lawrie was considered the Brewers #1 prospect on the roster. These pictures were sent to Miller Park Drunk where he posted them and rightfully insulted him as being a 'tool'. Lawrie is only 20 years old, so it's probably good he got sent back to Canada where, you know, its legal to drink at that age.

Carlos Marmol P Chicago Cubs

They may be heavyweights of the gridirons, squared circles, cornfields in Iowa and the like, but they are human, much like us. The Chicago Cubs baffling closer Carlos Marmol is no exception. Hailing from the Dominican Republic, Marmol took part in much suki suki as well as yuki yuki before the Cubs realized he was useless as a catcher and turned him into a pitcher. Seems like they made the right choice.

While opposing hitters have had troubles picking up Marmol's nasty slider that curves more than Adriana Lima's physique (I know, right?!) and his mid 90's fastball, it is clear in this picture that Mr. Marmol obviously is having troubles picking up on how you should dress when you're trying to pick up some 'tang.

Despite the fact that his shirt appears to be uncomfortably tucked into his jockstrap, Marmol is so much of a boss that he set a new MLB record averaging just under 16 k/9. That's right he was dropping hitters at a faster pace than Kimbo Slice drops backyard hooligans. He failed as a starter, they made him a reliever, and he has relished ever since. If you were to form a championship dodgeball team, this guy...THIS GUY should be the top pick. Watch him pitch and count how many times he can make a grown man shit his pants and buckle his knees. It's actually quite disgusting.

Joakim Noah C Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls power forward/center Joakim Noah is a former top 10 draft pick in the 2007 NBA draft, but he has parlayed that into a top 10 NBA partying career thus far. That's the kind of thing that gets you a contract extension, like the one that Noah signed earlier this year in October.

In 2008, probably the highlight of his career, he was charged with having an open container of alcohol, as well as a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge. He wasn't done at that point, however, as he was charged with not wearing a seat belt and driving on a suspended license just a few hours later. That's the kind of thing that gets you noticed by blogs like Rookie of the Beer.

He has prior been pictured purchasing a bong at a head shop, drinking while taking a swim with a topless girl, and partying in the Hamptons. All that means is he is taking full advantage of the fame that being in the NBA brings.

JayVaughn Pinkston PF Villanova

JayVaughn Pinkston, a former McDonalds All-American, has been suspended by Villanova for the season due to an altercation at a off campus party that ended up with 2 kids in the hospital for treatment. The incident happened at a fraternity house, and Pinkston was charged with 2 counts of assault and harrassment. He allegedly knocked down a door before getting in the altercation, the door to a laundry room at the two kids who got beat up locked him in. The suspension is a university sanction, and not a NCAA sanction, therefore Pinkston will return with 4 years of eligibility left.

Ron Artest F Los Angeles Lakers

Ron Artest does 2 things:

1. Play Defense Hard
2. Party Hard.

The former first round pick by the Chicago Bulls has had about as interesting a career as you can have not being  named Dennis Rodman. Artest won NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2004, and won a championship with the Lakers last season, but he is more known for what he has done off the court. Specifically, the Pistons-Pacers brawl. After fouling Pistons Ben Wallace, and being shoved which led to an altercation by the scoring desk, Artest lay down on the scorers table, when a fan threw a Diet Coke on him. Then the shit hit the fan, he jumped into the stands and incorrectly picked a fight with the wrong person. That led to an all out Pacers on Pistons fan brawl, which ended up on the court with Artest punching a fan who was verbally abusing him. He received the longest suspension for on-court conduct in NBA history, 73 games and playoffs.

Other off the field conduct that has led to his (in?)famous career is proclaiming that he drank Hennessey Cognac in the locker room at halftime while with the Chicago Bulls, showing up to practices wearing a bath robe, applying at Circuit City so that he could get an employee's discount, his rap album, a domestic abuse charge, and just overall being a total bad ass.

Keyon Dooling G Milwaukee Bucks

Keyon Dooling is a former 1st round pick, 10th overall, in the NBA draft by the Orlando Magic. He was traded on draft day to the Los Angeles Clippers, where he underperformed and after his contract was up he signed with the Miami Heat and played for the 2004-2005 season. He then signed with the team that orginally drafted him in 2005, the Orlando Magic, who traded him to the New Jersey Nets in 2008 for "Cash Consideration". In New Jersey, he set career highs for points, assists, and minutes per game.  This past offseason he signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, where he is averaging 4.8 points per game. Not bad for a top 10 pick.

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