Article: CB Cedric Griffin Gets Busted

[HardHittingRoy31]

A couple of readers tell us that KFAN radio in Minnesota is reporting that Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin has been arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
The incident supposedly occurred outside the Spin nightclub in Downtown Minneapolis.
Though we have not yet been able to confirm the report via listening to the KFAN live stream, we found via the Hennepin County Sheriff's jail roster that a Cedric Leonard Griffin, born on November 11, 1982, was arrested for disorderly conduct on April 15. He was booked on one misdemeanor count and posted bail in the amount of $50. He has an April 20 court appearance.
Griffin is the first player to be arrested since the league unveiled a new Personal Conduct Policy on April 10.
More importantly, the incident will prevent the "days without an arrest" counter from hitting double digits. Since launching the ticker last month, it has yet to hit 10. Also, the Vikings get three points on Turd Watch.
And the incident has spawned a new PFT nickname. From this point forward, Griffin will be known as "Cedric the Misdemeanor."linkrofootballtalk.com​

 

[jrumann59]

He may get warned, $50 bail is nothing. He got a little drunk and out of hand and someone didn't like it.

 

[Rampage]

:laugh2: nightclubs+athletes=handcuffs

 

[The30YardSlant]

t-sips + any life situation = handcuffs

FIFY

 

[dargonking999]

I really dont understand why players go to the night clubs. I mean its like going there after 11:00 PM is automatic sentencing to something going down. Some just never learn. Money does not breed intellgence

 

[Future]

I really dont understand why players go to the night clubs. I mean its like going there after 11:00 PM is automatic sentencing to something going down. Some just never learn. Money does not breed intellgence

But a job should not kill a person's social outlet. If thats what they do to have fun, so be it.

I know Its a different situation, but who's to say that Tony Romo can't go golfing b/c he got in an argument there.

 

[dargonking999]

But a job should not kill a person's social outlet. If thats what they do to have fun, so be it.

I know Its a different situation, but who's to say that Tony Romo can't go golfing b/c he got in an argument there.

Because we all know that if you go golfing, the potential for you to get into an argument tremendously decreases.

I have a huge social life, but i dont need to go to night clubs at 12 and 1 in the morning to have fun. There are way to many guys in the league who have fun without going to nightclubs. Players should be able to see that going to strip bars, and nightclubs almost always leaves you in some kind of trouble. No matter what sport your in. There are better things you can do at 12 and 1 in the morning besides go to night clubs. Its called sleep

 

[Future]

Because we all know that if you go golfing, the potential for you to get into an argument tremendously decreases.

I have a huge social life, but i dont need to go to night clubs at 12 and 1 in the morning to have fun. There are way to many guys in the league who have fun without going to nightclubs. Players should be able to see that going to strip bars, and nightclubs almost always leaves you in some kind of trouble. No matter what sport your in. There are better things you can do at 12 and 1 in the morning besides go to night clubs. Its called sleep

I know that golf and night clubs arent the same thats not the point.

The point is, a job shouldnt cause a person to have to change their social life..

 

[dargonking999]

I know that golf and night clubs arent the same thats not the point.

The point is, a job shouldnt cause a person to have to change their social life..

It's not asking them to change there social life. Its called being smarter. When your a high profile person your going to bring attention to yourself. You dont see Actors, and famous singers going to nightlcubs at 12 and 1 in the morning. There are way to many things you can do in your "social life" other than go to a nightlcub at 12 in the morning, get drunk and get in trouble. No good comes out of being at a nightclub at 12 in the morning.

 

[Achozen]

I don't think going to nightclubs is bad for athletes, it's just some think they can't be touched so, they do as they please.

 

[5Stars]

If I had the money these rich athletes have...I would have the nightclub come to MY HOUSE!

Only one female allowed though...and no other people...

 

[dargonking999]

lol, nice on 5 Stars

 

[silverbear]

I really dont understand why players go to the night clubs. I mean its like going there after 11:00 PM is automatic sentencing to something going down. Some just never learn. Money does not breed intellgence

They go because there are drunk women in night clubs...

 

[dargonking999]

They go because there are drunk women in night clubs...

all they need to do is take a trip down here to texas, there's plenty of those here

 

[Biggems]

I know that golf and night clubs arent the same thats not the point.

The point is, a job shouldnt cause a person to have to change their social life..

yes it should.....your social life can cause you to lose your job. if your social life involves unethical or criminal behavior, your employer can fire you....especially if your social life negatively impacts the image of your employer.

 

[Seven]

Because we all know that if you go golfing, the potential for you to get into an argument tremendously decreases.

You couldn't be more wrong. And yes, there's alcohol involved.......9:00a.m. mind you. Trying to get your golfball in a four inch hole, 300+ yards away, pisses some folks off. Go figure.

 

[Future]

It's not asking them to change there social life. Its called being smarter. When your a high profile person your going to bring attention to yourself. You dont see Actors, and famous singers going to nightlcubs at 12 and 1 in the morning. There are way to many things you can do in your "social life" other than go to a nightlcub at 12 in the morning, get drunk and get in trouble. No good comes out of being at a nightclub at 12 in the morning.

So going to nightclubs is stupid? Get real. Why is that different than seeing Jason Witten, Mat McBriar, or some other player at a bar?

Bolded...Um, yea you do, all the time.

You are making sweeping generalizations about night clubs and the people who go to them and that is wrong.

 

[03EBZ06]

I see nothing wrong with athletes going to night clubs as long as they act responsibly. It's those who are full of themselves or believes they are above the law gets themselves in a trouble. Every action has it'e reaction. So if they act responsibly and respectfully, the negative situations will greatly diminish.

 

[joseephuss]

It's not asking them to change there social life. Its called being smarter. When your a high profile person your going to bring attention to yourself. You dont see Actors, and famous singers going to nightlcubs at 12 and 1 in the morning. There are way to many things you can do in your "social life" other than go to a nightlcub at 12 in the morning, get drunk and get in trouble. No good comes out of being at a nightclub at 12 in the morning.

You see celebrities of all kinds going to clubs late into the night. Some actually hire limos or other car services to transport them around. There is nothing wrong with clubbing unless it is of baby seals and even that may be questionable. There are easy ways of having fun and being responsible at the same time. It really is not that difficult to do. Especially if you have the money and resources of these football players.

 

[superpunk]

Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin was arrested early Sunday morning after an altercation at the Spin nightclub in downtown Minneapolis.

Griffin was charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct after fighting with staff members from the Spin, located at 10 S. 5th St. He posted $50 bail and was released at 4:45 a.m.

According to Minneapolis police spokeswoman Lt. Amelia Huffman, Minneapolis police were summoned to the Spin because security members were "physically fighting" with Griffin inside. The officers observed Griffin being carried "bodily down the stairs" toward an exit.

Spin staff members got Griffin outside and told him not to return. "[Griffin] was quite angry," Huffman said, "and was yelling at the officers, refusing to leave." One of the officers maced him, Huffman said, but Griffin still remained on the sidewalk outside the club.

"He was yelling and swearing at officers," Huffman said, "telling the officers that he was going to have them fired." At about 1:40 a.m., Griffin was arrested.

Spin officials later told police they ejected Griffin for a dress-code violation. Huffman said Griffin refused to correct the violation -- wearing his jeans too low -- and would not leave when asked.

"He threw elbows and pulled away when they tried to escort him out," Huffman said.

A Vikings spokesman declined to comment. Griffin has an April 20 court date.

Griffin, penciled in to be a starter in the 2007 season, is the sixth member of the Vikings to be arrested in the past 12 months. According to a 2003 story in the Austin American-Statesman, he also was arrested while attending the University of Texas. In that incident, he was charged for interfering with an emergency telephone call.

Because this is his first arrest since joining the NFL in April 2006, Griffin likely will not be subject to immediate discipline under the league's new personal conduct policy. The lone exception under a first offense, according to the policy, is in cases of "significant bodily harm."

A second offense can lead to fines and/or a suspension. Vikings coach Brad Childress also can levy a limited fine, or deactivate Griffin for a regular-season game -- the equivalent of a suspension with pay.






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