Rucker case continued; Moore released
By Mark Curnutte
Enquirer staff writer
If the Bengals sign him, linebacker Ahmad Brooks will become another talented player with a checkered past on the roster.
Brooks, dismissed from the University of Virginia team in March, has a history of marijuana use and has failed several drug tests.
He joins the Bengals, who have seen some of their players face off-field legal issues in the past few months:
Wide receiver Chris Henry, though not yet medically cleared from a sprained knee, was arrested four times in less than seven months from December through June.
Third-round rookie defensive end Frostee Rucker faces two spousal abuse and two vandalism charges in Los Angeles County, stemming from an alleged incident in August 2005 with a now ex-girlfriend. Rucker’s case was continued Thursday to Aug. 11, the Los Angeles City attorney’s office said.
And fifth-round rookie linebacker A.J. Nicholson was arrested for theft charges in Tallahassee, Fla., and was dismissed from the Florida State team for an alleged sexual misconduct before the Orange Bowl.
MOORE RELEASED: The Bengals terminated the contract today of backup guard-center Larry Moore. He is now a free agent.
Moore, an eighth-year NFL player, appeared in just four games in 2005. He missed the final 12 after suffering a right knee dislocation during the Houston game Oct. 2.
He had played in 13 games for the Bengals in 2004 and had played previously for Washington and Indianapolis.
E-mail mcurnutte@enquirer.com
posted by Mark at 7:41 PM
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Post a Comment*"Wide receiver Chris Henry, though not yet medically cleared from a sprained knee, was arrested four times in less than seven months from December through June.
Third-round rookie defensive end Frostee Rucker faces two spousal abuse and two vandalism charges in Los Angeles County, stemming from an alleged incident in August 2005 with a now ex-girlfriend. Rucker’s case was continued Thursday to Aug. 11, the Los Angeles City attorney’s office said.
And fifth-round rookie linebacker A.J. Nicholson was arrested for theft charges in Tallahassee, Fla., and was dismissed from the Florida State team for an alleged sexual misconduct before the Orange Bowl."
Mark:
We already know about these incidents! You mention them in every other article you write. Obviously, it's very distressing to you, but - right or wrong - Marvin is undeterred.
Let's move on and start talking about football. Thanks.
It is important to mention all the criminal acts that occur. It let's you fans know that Marvin is not one to keep his word. I'm pretty sure he said he was going after high character players and then drafts Frostee the Rapist, AJ Bone Thug of Tallahassee, and now Cheech. That's just this year and ignoring Cris Henry and Thurman.
Marvin is a good coach but with all the criminals, it's going to be hard not to let the off field distractions cause problems.
Good thing the team uses Prison Orange in their uniforms. That way these idiots Marvin call high character players are used to wearing anyway.
Marvin's free pass days are over. He needs to be held accountable for the bad character guys he's brought in.
Or have some Bengals fans, in thier desire to have a "winner", forgot about ethics??? Sad, sad day if that is the case....
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