JaMarcus Russell arrested on drug charges

Arrow3

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Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell was arrested in Alabama on Monday for possession of a controlled substance, which was identified as codeine syrup, the Mobile County Sheriff's office said.



Police arrested Russell, 24, at his Alabama home early Monday afternoon. He was released after posting bail, shortly after 4 p.m.

The 24-year-old former LSU star and the No. 1 draft choice in 2007 was arrested as part of an undercover narcotics investigation, said Mobile County Sheriff's spokeswoman Lori Myles. She would not say what led to his arrest. She said he did not have a prescription for the codeine.

In three seasons with the Raiders, Russell played in 31 games, throwing for 4,083 yards and 18 touchdowns and 23 interceptions. He was released by the Raiders in May.

Oakland paid Russell about $36.4 million through the 2009 season. Since the start of the common draft in 1967, only one other No. 1 pick was released this quickly in his NFL career. Indianapolis cut 1992 top pick Steve Emtman after three seasons, but that was more because of injuries than production.

Russell and his agent did not immediately return calls for comment.
 

Danuwoa

Redneck Emperor
Talk about an epic bust. I never thought he would be dominant in the league but I thought he would have a decent career. What a waste.
 

Georgia Hard Hunter

Senior Member
Hmmmm..... As an Ole Miss Alum I am conditioned to hate everything LSU, but I wonder if there is more to the story. Having someone elses cough med kinda thin :huh:
 

Brad

Senior Member
Man y'all boys are outta the loop....

He be drinking that "Purple Drank." Don't y'all know nuttin????

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_drank

Yes in some areas or cultures prescription strength cough medicine is an epedimic. Im sure he didnt just have one bottle. Alot of kids today are drinking over the counter cough medicine and it is a powerful high. Anytime there is a demand there will be someone to fulfill the supply.
 

Boudreaux

Senior Member
Was glad to see him leave LSU early. Couldn't get the job done in college. Tons of physical talent, very light on the brains and no work ethic.

Maybe he and Quincy can start a program together to help other overrated NFL washout QBs get into drugs.
 

brownceluse

Senior Member
Was glad to see him leave LSU early. Couldn't get the job done in college. Tons of physical talent, very light on the brains and no work ethic.

Maybe he and Quincy can start a program together to help other overrated NFL washout QBs get into drugs.[/QUOTE]
Quincy was getting high before he got to UGA!!:bounce: He and Russel have just profected the art:cheers: I think Quincy is pretty good at being a few BABBY DADDY too!
 

DSGB

Senior Member
Sippin' on some sizzurp.
 
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