faba Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Jim Irsay pleads guilty to OWI Updated: September 2, 2014, 1:06 PM ET By Mike Wells | ESPN.com 601 514 COMMENTS141 EMAIL PRINT NOBLESVILLE, Ind. -- Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay pleaded guilty Tuesday to one misdemeanor count of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. [+] Enlarge The NFL is now expected to discipline Irsay before the league's regular-season opener on Thursday night, sources told ESPN NFL Insiders Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen. Irsay, 55, who refused comment as he walked down the steps in the back of the Hamilton County courthouse, will also be on probation for a year, during which he'll be tested for drugs. According to courtroom evidence, Irsay had the painkillers oxycodone and hydrocodone in his system when he was arrested on two misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop on March 16. Irsay was sentenced to 60 days in jail, but 58 days were suspended and he was given two days' credit for the day he spent in jail when arrested. His driver's license was also suspended for 90 days more on top of the year he's already received. He also cannot consume or possess alcoholic beverages and must disclose all prescription medication, attend a victim impact panel and complete the discharge-rehabilitation program during his probation. Under the NFL's constitution, Irsay cannot be fined more than $500,000 unless commissioner Roger Goodell went to all owners to request heavier penalties. The CBA states that a player with a first-offense DUI misdemeanor would receive no suspension and a maximum fine of $50,000. Irsay was arrested near his home in the Indianapolis suburb of Carmel after he was spotted driving slowly, stopping in the roadway and failing to use a turn signal. Officers said he had trouble reciting the alphabet and failed other field sobriety tests. A police report said various prescription drugs were found in his vehicle, along with more than $29,000 in cash. The Colts visit the Denver Broncos on Sunday night to open the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 55 and drunk while high on pain pills... is he from Mississippi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'm betting he gets a 4 game ban, $500K, and he has to ride up and down in an elevator with Ray Rice for 30 floors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Goddell's repsonse "Boss, other than that how was your evening ?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 The NFL on Tuesday suspended Jim Irsay for six games and fined him $500,000 after theIndianapolis Colts owner pleaded guilty earlier in the day to one misdemeanor count of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The suspension takes effect at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Irsay will be eligible to return after the Colts' game against the Texans on Oct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 The NFL on Tuesday suspended Jim Irsay for six games and fined him $500,000 after theIndianapolis Colts owner pleaded guilty earlier in the day to one misdemeanor count of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The suspension takes effect at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Irsay will be eligible to return after the Colts' game against the Texans on Oct. What exactly does 'suspended' mean for an owner? Is he not allowed in his own suite during home games or just banned from the practice facility? At least Goodell moved quickly and it seems consistent with the new policy. They really should suspend Irsay from Twitter for six weeks. That would be a public service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 What exactly does 'suspended' mean for an owner? Is he not allowed in his own suite during home games or just banned from the practice facility? At least Goodell moved quickly and it seems consistent with the new policy. They really should suspend Irsay from Twitter for six weeks. That would be a public service. Yes seems a little stupid to give an owner a 6 game suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Jim Irsay pleads guilty to OWI Updated: September 2, 2014, 1:06 PM ET By Mike Wells | ESPN.com 601 514 COMMENTS141 EMAIL PRINT NOBLESVILLE, Ind. -- Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay pleaded guilty Tuesday to one misdemeanor count of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. [+] Enlarge The NFL is now expected to discipline Irsay before the league's regular-season opener on Thursday night, sources told ESPN NFL Insiders Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen. Irsay, 55, who refused comment as he walked down the steps in the back of the Hamilton County courthouse, will also be on probation for a year, during which he'll be tested for drugs. According to courtroom evidence, Irsay had the painkillers oxycodone and hydrocodone in his system when he was arrested on two misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop on March 16. Irsay was sentenced to 60 days in jail, but 58 days were suspended and he was given two days' credit for the day he spent in jail when arrested. His driver's license was also suspended for 90 days more on top of the year he's already received. He also cannot consume or possess alcoholic beverages and must disclose all prescription medication, attend a victim impact panel and complete the discharge-rehabilitation program during his probation. Under the NFL's constitution, Irsay cannot be fined more than $500,000 unless commissioner Roger Goodell went to all owners to request heavier penalties. The CBA states that a player with a first-offense DUI misdemeanor would receive no suspension and a maximum fine of $50,000. Irsay was arrested near his home in the Indianapolis suburb of Carmel after he was spotted driving slowly, stopping in the roadway and failing to use a turn signal. Officers said he had trouble reciting the alphabet and failed other field sobriety tests. A police report said various prescription drugs were found in his vehicle, along with more than $29,000 in cash. The Colts visit the Denver Broncos on Sunday night to open the season. He was suspended from the team for 6 games and fined half a million dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 they will bury the punishment on thursday or opening day so everyone is too distracted to really vent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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