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Iron Steeler
01-08-2017, 08:57 PM
@ByChrisMueller: #Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter has been put in the back of a cop car in the south side for an altercation with a police officer

https://twitter.com/ByChrisMueller/status/818285311256096768

still waiting for real coverage. But we are about to be public enemy #1 tomorrow morning.

polamalubeast
01-08-2017, 08:59 PM
At least it's not a player, otherwise it would have been worse.

#CRASHFormation
01-08-2017, 08:59 PM
Hahahahahahaha

It ain't easy being Peezey!

Cops on the South Side can be a little badge happy. So there could be a big story behind this one.

Psycho Ward 86
01-08-2017, 09:14 PM
at least its in our house..so maybe they take it easy on him

Born2Steel
01-08-2017, 09:15 PM
Think maybe somebody was celebrating a playoff victory?

Iron Steeler
01-08-2017, 09:16 PM
ESPN or NFL network gets this we willl become public enemy number 1.

Hawkman
01-08-2017, 09:16 PM
Was he pissing in the parking lot.

Born2Steel
01-08-2017, 09:18 PM
Probably beat the piss out of a dozen Dolphin fans.

86WARD
01-08-2017, 09:19 PM
He was pissing on a Dolphins hat...or maybe Todd Haley's game plan for having Ben throw and break his ankle...instead of handing the ball of.

tube517
01-08-2017, 09:19 PM
Did he beat up a towel dispenser?

stillers4me
01-08-2017, 09:19 PM
#FreePeezy

Hawkman
01-08-2017, 09:32 PM
Did he beat up a towel dispenser?

Felony!!:eyebrows:

GBMelBlount
01-08-2017, 09:48 PM
Hope he didn't get shot in the ass....again.

pczach
01-08-2017, 10:07 PM
Maybe Crash found him in the parking lot and had a few suggestions for Butler and Haley.

st33lersguy
01-08-2017, 10:10 PM
Oh peezy

SteelMayhem72
01-08-2017, 10:24 PM
Think he may have gotten drunk and celebrating too much after the game

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smokin3000gt
01-08-2017, 10:35 PM
fuckin' Todd Haley!!!!!

WCSteeler
01-08-2017, 11:57 PM
He needs to learn to control himself, I can't find any humor in this situation and being a coach he should be setting an good example for young players not out causing trouble.

fansince'76
01-09-2017, 12:01 AM
He needs to learn to control himself, I can't find any humor in this situation and being a coach he should be setting an good example for young players not out causing trouble.

I don't think anyone's ever accused Porter of being the most levelheaded...

fansince'76
01-09-2017, 12:09 AM
fuckin' Todd Haley!!!!!

No, this is another one that will be pinned directly on Tomlin. :rolleyes:

Method28
01-09-2017, 12:27 AM
No, this is another one that will be pinned directly on Tomlin. :rolleyes:
Tomlin OBVIOUSLY cannot control his staff....just like he cannot control his players. He is a thug coach and is more concerned with being ONE of the guys instead of THE guy.

:rolleyes:

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fansince'76
01-09-2017, 12:29 AM
Tomlin OBVIOUSLY cannot control his staff....just like he cannot control his players. He is a thug coach and is more concerned with being ONE of the guys instead of THE guy.

:rolleyes:

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smokin3000gt
01-09-2017, 12:30 AM
Steelers coach Joey Porter arrested on multiple charges




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Published: Jan. 8, 2017 at 11:30 p.m.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2017 at 01:27 a.m.








Pittsburgh Steelers (http://www.nfl.com/teams/pittsburghsteelers/profile?team=PIT) outside linebackers coach Joey Porter was arrested on the south side of Pittsburgh on Sunday night.
A Pittsburgh police officer was summoned to a bar at approximately 9:30 p.m. ET due to "an unruly customer who was in the process of assaulting the doorman", who was later identified as Porter, according to a statement from the City of Pittsburgh Public Safety Department.
Porter was then arrested and charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, resisting arrest and public drunkenness. Porter is currently in the Allegheny County Jail.
The Steelers (http://www.nfl.com/teams/pittsburghsteelers/profile?team=PIT) organization is aware of the incident.
"We are still gathering information as it pertains to the situation, and we will have no further comment until we get more details," Steelers (http://www.nfl.com/teams/pittsburghsteelers/profile?team=PIT) director of communications Burt Lauten added Sunday night.




Porter was on the sidelines for the Steelers (http://www.nfl.com/teams/pittsburghsteelers/profile?team=PIT)' 30-12 wild-card win over the Dolphins (http://www.nfl.com/teams/miamidolphins/profile?team=MIA) on Sunday afternoon.
















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tube517
01-09-2017, 12:40 AM
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smokin3000gt
01-09-2017, 12:47 AM
The Rooney's won't be impressed...

Steeldude
01-09-2017, 01:55 AM
I find it mind boggling that some people deem assault ok if you are celebrating and/or drunk. I am not saying Porter assaulted anyone, but some fans are saying things like, "He was probably just celebrating and drunk. No big deal. It's normal". It's normal?

salamander
01-09-2017, 05:39 AM
By the sounds of it, he done f*cked up...

stillers4me
01-09-2017, 05:51 AM
I doubt he'll be fired but he will be reprimanded by both the Rooney's and the league. We may be without him on the sideline next week and our LB's are going to make that hit on Moore look like a love peck.

#FreePeezy

Count Steeler
01-09-2017, 05:54 AM
Innocent until proven guilty. Hard to believe he was alone, so I hope no other players/coaches are involved. Maybe Haley will get fired? He should have invited Joey over instead of letting him go out on his own.

Of course, needless to say, FIRE TOMLIN!!!

SteelMayhem72
01-09-2017, 05:57 AM
I find it mind boggling that some people deem assault ok if you are celebrating and/or drunk. I am not saying Porter assaulted anyone, but some fans are saying things like, "He was probably just celebrating and drunk. No big deal. It's normal". It's normal?
Ummm no....im not giving him a pass at all...i posted what i said before i even knew the charges against him. I, in know way condone what he has done and im pretty pissed about it.

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SteelerFanInStl
01-09-2017, 07:34 AM
We get a great win against the Dolphins yesterday and this shit is all I'm hearing about this morning. You're an idiot Peezy!

tube517
01-09-2017, 07:39 AM
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/01/08/report-steelers-asst-coach-detained-after-altercation-with-officer/#.WHMLx58W9wI.twitter

More to the story

SteelerFanInStl
01-09-2017, 07:46 AM
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/01/08/report-steelers-asst-coach-detained-after-altercation-with-officer/#.WHMLx58W9wI.twitter

More to the story


A bouncer at a nearby bar, who witnessed the incident, said it was Porter who was treated unfairly.“I’m down here on this corner every weekend. Every weekend, I’m here, standing here, and the way that they treated him was ridiculous,” said Gavin Wiefling, the bouncer at Winghart’s

Yep

EzraTank
01-09-2017, 08:18 AM
I find it mind boggling that some people deem assault ok if you are celebrating and/or drunk. I am not saying Porter assaulted anyone, but some fans are saying things like, "He was probably just celebrating and drunk. No big deal. It's normal". It's normal?

No, but there was a day when cops would just take people like this to jail and let them "sleep it off" without getting the press involved. But with our 24x7 social media, and sue happy culture it's impossible to do anymore.

WCSteeler
01-09-2017, 08:22 AM
I don't think anyone's ever accused Porter of being the most levelheaded...

True but he's in a different situation than when he was a player, the players,NFL and community are watching him and this is inexcusable. This isn't the 1970s anymore Porter can't just go out and do as he pleases because he thinks he's above rules and laws. He needs to be punished by the organization immediately

fansince'76
01-09-2017, 08:24 AM
still waiting for real coverage. But we are about to be public enemy #1 tomorrow morning.

Yep. All the usual dickheads are getting their digs in too...


Joey Porter in ******* shocker...

It makes you feel blessed to be a Patriot....you never see O'Shea or Scar attacking police.

https://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/threads/joey-porter-arrested.1136800/page-2#post-4899738

:rolleyes:

No, you just draft avowed gangbangers who kill people. :coffee:

Steelerschik
01-09-2017, 08:25 AM
Yep[/FONT][/COLOR]

I'm sure there's more to the story, but come on man! Use your brain. You're in the POs, not the time to be doing stupid shit regardless who did what to who. Add that to all the asshole fans of other teams already saying that Joey and "multiple players" of the Steelers were arrested. This is how stupid some people are, making up shit as they go along. As long as they stay focused shouldn't be that big of a deal.

fansince'76
01-09-2017, 08:25 AM
True but he's in a different situation than when he was a player, the players,NFL and community are watching him and this is inexcusable. This isn't the 1970s anymore Porter can't just go out and do as he pleases because he thinks he's above rules and laws. He needs to be punished by the organization immediately

Preaching to the choir. I was never a fan of him or his mouth when he was playing either.

Steelerschik
01-09-2017, 08:31 AM
Yep. All the usual dickheads are getting their digs in too...



https://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/threads/joey-porter-arrested.1136800/page-2#post-4899738

:rolleyes:

No, you just draft avowed gangbangers who kill people. :coffee:

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Blessed to be a Patriot??????????? AKA "murderers and drug abusers R us" not to mention paying no mind to NFL rules, yeah I'd be blessed to be a **** too. Bunch of tools.

fansince'76
01-09-2017, 08:35 AM
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Blessed to be a Patriot??????????? AKA "murderers and drug abusers R us" not to mention paying no mind to NFL rules, yeah I'd be blessed to be a **** too. Bunch of tools.

If you want a few more laughs read some of the other drivel in that thread. :lol:

JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue
01-09-2017, 08:43 AM
After reading what supposedly went down it sounds like a lot of those charges will eventually get waived. Still Porter should know better, specially as a coach now and we don't need that negativity at playoff time.

fansince'76
01-09-2017, 08:44 AM
After reading what supposedly went down it sounds like a lot of those charges will eventually get waived.

DA STEALERS PAYED DA CAWPS!!!

:chuckle:

Moose
01-09-2017, 08:46 AM
It's a shame that the great win and the great play the Steeler's had Sunday are being shadowed by this. I'm sure there's more to the story that we may or may not see, but Peezy put a different storyline on a great day and game. Damnit man !

Steelerschik
01-09-2017, 09:01 AM
If you want a few more laughs read some of the other drivel in that thread. :lol:

Oh I can only imagine. But I think I'll spare myself of what the delusional small minded fans of the ****s think, they're as dumb as rocks ranking right there with Ravens/Bengals fans. But good Lord, could Joey's timing be any worse? I fully expect a fired up Steelers team going into KC and kicking their collective asses again from hopefully being fed up with media bullshit.

polamalubeast
01-09-2017, 09:09 AM
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Vontaze Burfict seemingly has some laughs over Joey Porter arrest

http://larrybrownsports.com/football/vontaze-burfict-seemingly-has-some-laughs-over-joey-porter-arrest/343409?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+larrybrownsports%2FrKCQ+%28La rry+Brown+Sports%29

Craic
01-09-2017, 10:24 AM
True but he's in a different situation than when he was a player, the players,NFL and community are watching him and this is inexcusable. This isn't the 1970s anymore Porter can't just go out and do as he pleases because he thinks he's above rules and laws. He needs to be punished by the organization immediately

I agree with everything but this last word. It's better to wait and learn what happened than to move the day after the incident to punish him. While I am in full support of law enforcement, it is not unknown for cops to arrest someone for literally farting (http://www.foxnews.com/story/2008/09/24/west-virginia-man-charged-with-assaulting-officer.html)in their direction while near them, or even students farting in class (http://christopherdiarmani.com/3055/police/abuse-of-police-authority/florida-police-arrest-a-12-year-old-for-farting-have-they-lost-their-minds/).

tube517
01-09-2017, 10:39 AM
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/01/09/Court-documents-reveal-new-details-about-arrest-of-Steeler-assistant-coach-Joey-Porter-pittsburgh/stories/201701090133

More details...

Born2Steel
01-09-2017, 11:35 AM
My question is....did the "off duty police officer" ever introduce himself as an officer? Not saying Porter was right in any way. But If I were in an altercation, and somebody I didn't know came up, I'm not sure I wouldn't just push them away and walk off too. Hard to resist arrest if nobody tells you that you're under arrest is my point. Obviously there is an assault.

katmandu
01-09-2017, 12:21 PM
My question is....did the "off duty police officer" ever introduce himself as an officer? Not saying Porter was right in any way. But If I were in an altercation, and somebody I didn't know came up, I'm not sure I wouldn't just push them away and walk off too. Hard to resist arrest if nobody tells you that you're under arrest is my point. Obviously there is an assault.I would find it very difficult to believe that there is no Video of this incident. It happened directly in front of bar. One would think there would be Security cameras all over that area.

SteelerFanInStl
01-09-2017, 12:50 PM
I'm sure there's more to the story, but come on man! Use your brain. You're in the POs, not the time to be doing stupid shit regardless who did what to who. Add that to all the asshole fans of other teams already saying that Joey and "multiple players" of the Steelers were arrested. This is how stupid some people are, making up shit as they go along. As long as they stay focused shouldn't be that big of a deal.

All that I said was that there was more to the story. Why are you responding to my post with all of that?

Personally, I don't think that anyone affiliated with the Steelers should be out celebrating that win. Celebrate when we're finished.

Steelerschik
01-09-2017, 12:57 PM
All that I said was that there was more to the story. Why are you responding to my post with all of that?

Personally, I don't think that anyone affiliated with the Steelers should be out celebrating that win. Celebrate when we're finished.

I was responding with being angry at what Porter did, not what you said. No need to get all in a tiz over a response that wasn't directed to you personally.

tube517
01-09-2017, 01:05 PM
I agree with everything but this last word. It's better to wait and learn what happened than to move the day after the incident to punish him. While I am in full support of law enforcement, it is not unknown for cops to arrest someone for literally farting (http://www.foxnews.com/story/2008/09/24/west-virginia-man-charged-with-assaulting-officer.html)in their direction while near them, or even students farting in class (http://christopherdiarmani.com/3055/police/abuse-of-police-authority/florida-police-arrest-a-12-year-old-for-farting-have-they-lost-their-minds/).


http://www.medicaldaily.com/farting-good-health-benefits-flatulence-381176

Perfectly normal and healthy. The kid should sue. Unless a hippo... never mind :chuckle:

AtlantaDan
01-09-2017, 01:14 PM
Both the defendant and the officer have a checkered history

In 2010, in his hometown of Bakersfield, Porter was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and accused of assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. Charges later were dropped.

In 2007, while playing for the Dolphins, Porter was issued a summons on a misdemeanor battery charge after an altercation at a Las Vegas casino.

http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/11755115-74/porter-abel-complaint



His methods, the judge said, were "inappropriate, imprudent and ill-advised."

But Pittsburgh police Officer Paul Abel's off-duty altercation with a South Side man last year wasn't criminal, Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey A. Manning ruled yesterday.

Following a nonjury trial, Judge Manning cleared Officer Abel of aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and DUI charges and perhaps cleared a path for his return to the police force.

http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2009/06/12/Officer-cleared-in-off-duty-assault-on-South-Side/stories/200906120177

tube517
01-09-2017, 01:26 PM
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Method28
01-09-2017, 01:38 PM
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"Porter had No obvious injury"

Well at least there's that. He'll be listed as probable for Sunday's game. [emoji1]

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86WARD
01-09-2017, 03:00 PM
He's been put on leave...

AtlantaDan
01-09-2017, 03:05 PM
He's been put on leave...

Smart PR move - shuts down the "how can you allow him to continue to work" line of questioning

Just a wild guess Porter was not the key to game planning against KC

ALLD
01-09-2017, 03:26 PM
The cops probably saved Joey from doing something even dumber.

katmandu
01-09-2017, 03:32 PM
Both the defendant and the officer have a checkered historyNone issue.

The only one that does not have a "checkered" history is Jesus Christ himself.

Mojouw
01-09-2017, 04:06 PM
Joey just never seemed to make the transition from a player "one of the guys" to a coach "authority figure". Coming off the sidelines last year, his demeanor on the sidelines this year, getting arrested for being a drunken jackass...I have no doubt he knows the game well and has a ton to contribute as a positional coach, but he needs to pull his head out off his ass and realize that he isn't lacing them up every sunday anymore.

Gotta figure unless something more comes to light, this gets him canned.

JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue
01-09-2017, 04:12 PM
Joey just never seemed to make the transition from a player "one of the guys" to a coach "authority figure". Coming off the sidelines last year, his demeanor on the sidelines this year, getting arrested for being a drunken jackass...I have no doubt he knows the game well and has a ton to contribute as a positional coach, but he needs to pull his head out off his ass and realize that he isn't lacing them up every sunday anymore.

Gotta figure unless something more comes to light, this gets him canned. That is pretty much it and also think he got a little more hyped up yesterday after beating his former team.

Mojouw
01-09-2017, 04:16 PM
That is pretty much it and also think he got a little more hyped up yesterday after beating his former team.

Forgot about that! Good point. Either way, whole situation sounds more dumb than anything else. Porter for being a dumbass, the cop for being perhaps a bit quick to arrest someone (although he did put his hands on a cop), the list goes on and on.

JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue
01-09-2017, 04:19 PM
Forgot about that! Good point. Either way, whole situation sounds more dumb than anything else. Porter for being a dumbass, the cop for being perhaps a bit quick to arrest someone (although he did put his hands on a cop), the list goes on and on. Agreed with all accept resisting arrest from a off duty cop is a big difference to me then a on duty one.

Mojouw
01-09-2017, 04:22 PM
Agreed with all accept resisting arrest from a off duty cop is a big difference to me then a on duty one.

No doubt. I have issues with the police report that was posted above, but without knowing more about how those things are typically written/worded - I'm gonna do my best to keep my mouth shut!

tube517
01-09-2017, 04:53 PM
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/01/09/Joey-Porter-placed-on-leave-after-altercation-with-police-Steelers-say/stories/201701090172



The Steelers have placed outside linebackers coach Joey Porter, arrested Sunday after an altercation with a police officer on the South Side, on leave, GM Kevin Colbert announced today.

katmandu
01-09-2017, 05:03 PM
Gotta figure unless something more comes to light, this gets him canned.What's Kevin Greene doing these days ? Would LOVE to see him in this position.

SteelerFanInStl
01-09-2017, 05:05 PM
I was responding with being angry at what Porter did, not what you said. No need to get all in a tiz over a response that wasn't directed to you personally.

Who says that I was "all in a tiz"? You were the only one that seemed to be getting upset.

fansince'76
01-09-2017, 05:24 PM
Gotta figure unless something more comes to light, this gets him canned.

Yep. Putting him on "leave" is a prelude to him being released.

Steeldude
01-09-2017, 06:03 PM
Yep. Putting him on "leave" is a prelude to him being released.

Excellent news.

Steelerschik
01-09-2017, 06:11 PM
Excellent news.

It is isn't it, and I feel bad for feeling that way. I LOVED Joey, still do, but since he can't get out of his own way, maybe it's time. I don't know how this stuff works. Can the Steelers cut him outright contract wise?

Craic
01-09-2017, 06:13 PM
Agreed with all accept resisting arrest from a off duty cop is a big difference to me then a on duty one.


No doubt. I have issues with the police report that was posted above, but without knowing more about how those things are typically written/worded - I'm gonna do my best to keep my mouth shut!

I don't know how it is in PA, or even in Pittsburgh, but where I live, there is no such thing as an off-duty officer. The way the law reads, the minute someone who is credited as a law-enforcement official responds to any kind of disturbance, they are immediately on duty. The only thing that matters is whether he identified himself before Porter ran. If he did and showed a badge, then it is the exact same thing as running from an officer who just stepped out of his patrol car in full uniform (again, if they laws are similar to where I live).

JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue
01-09-2017, 06:50 PM
I don't know how it is in PA, or even in Pittsburgh, but where I live, there is no such thing as an off-duty officer. The way the law reads, the minute someone who is credited as a law-enforcement official responds to any kind of disturbance, they are immediately on duty. The only thing that matters is whether he identified himself before Porter ran. If he did and showed a badge, then it is the exact same thing as running from an officer who just stepped out of his patrol car in full uniform (again, if they laws are similar to where I live). Not sure how the laws in PA here are on it. Seems like he might have grab Porter first though before saying he was LE.

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If Porter wasn't a celebrate and a average size dude he would have got a beat down and thrown to the curve and a non issue and no cops would have been involved.

BlackAndGold
01-09-2017, 06:56 PM
Kevin Greene is interested in replacing him via his Twitter.

86WARD
01-09-2017, 07:54 PM
Kevin Greene is interested in replacing him via his Twitter.

I'd take him. He did well in Green Bay.

ALLD
01-09-2017, 08:10 PM
Why doesn't Joey go to a different bar?

JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue
01-09-2017, 08:39 PM
He tried.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niumQLDL_k0

katmandu
01-10-2017, 12:12 AM
What's Kevin Greene doing these days ? Would LOVE to see him in this position.Well, here's my answer !


http://www.steelersdepot.com/2017/01/kevin-greene-appears-interested-possibly-coaching-steelers-olbs/

tube517
01-10-2017, 09:00 AM
http://www.wtae.com/article/steelers-assistant-coach-detained-by-police-after-reported-southside-incident/8576658


At least two people who claimed to be witnesses told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 they did not see Porter attack the bouncer.

"He didn't do anything wrong," said Lamar Simon. "He didn't put his hands on anyone. It was a verbal altercation that got blown out of proportion, and then they took him to jail."

A bouncer for nearby Winghart's had a similar account.

"The way they treated him was ridiculous," said Gavin Wiefling. "He wasn't violent. Nothing. They just wouldn't let him in."

The manager of The Flats, when reached by phone, refused to comment and hung up.

fansince'76
01-10-2017, 10:33 AM
In other words, the cop was full of it.

86WARD
01-10-2017, 10:35 AM
Not so fast with the Kevin Greene hirings...lol

Craic
01-10-2017, 11:28 AM
Okay,

Here's what I don't get. If the cop is truly off duty, does he always wear his camera? I mean, every where he goes no matter what he is wearing? If not, then why was he wearing it that night? Perhaps, because he thought there might be an issue? If that is true, then why is he burying it under a layer of clothes and have to unzip in order to get too it? Moreover, even if there is a reason, why does he not unzip when he's being called to an incident, and only turns on the camera after the physical altercation?

As much as I hate to admit it (from the perspective of supporting law enforcement), this sounds like false arrest.

Mojouw
01-10-2017, 11:34 AM
I gotta throw this out there and I really don't want to take this whole conversation down a rabbit hole, but....here goes....

Anyone else troubled by the multiple specific mentions of "large black males" or whatever the phrasing was in the incident arrest report? I realize that it is important to be as descriptive as possible and both "large" and "black" can/are used as adjectives to describe individuals - but it (to me - I'll stress that here) reads like the fact that these were black guys outside a bar and their was some sort of low level ruckus kinda freaked this cop out.

I could be searching for things to pick on here as well. I will continue to say that Porter was dumb to put himself in any situation where the cops might even kinda sorta need to get involved, but read the arrest report again. I can't get through a version in my head that it reads like the biggest problem was these dudes were large black guys...

SteelerFanInStl
01-10-2017, 12:12 PM
In other words, the cop was full of it.

And yet everyone wants him fired.

Born2Steel
01-10-2017, 01:03 PM
Yep. Putting him on "leave" is a prelude to him being released.

Maybe. It's also fuel for other players to get him fired up on our sideline, and penalized for doing something stupid. We all know how volatile he CAN be. If he went after a player for chirping at him during a game, THAT would be embarrassing.

Imagine, a play goes out of bounds on the Steeler's side. The opposing player says something to Porter and he becomes Joey. Now we have a mess, probably penalties and fines. 'Put on leave' is the best move here either way.

tube517
01-10-2017, 01:21 PM
http://m.pghcitypaper.com/Blogh/archives/2017/01/09/following-arrest-media-lists-pittsburgh-steelers-coach-joey-porters-past-legal-trouble-but-ignore-those-of-the-arresting-officer

More info on the arresting officer

Craic
01-10-2017, 01:28 PM
I gotta throw this out there and I really don't want to take this whole conversation down a rabbit hole, but....here goes....

Anyone else troubled by the multiple specific mentions of "large black males" or whatever the phrasing was in the incident arrest report? I realize that it is important to be as descriptive as possible and both "large" and "black" can/are used as adjectives to describe individuals - but it (to me - I'll stress that here) reads like the fact that these were black guys outside a bar and their was some sort of low level ruckus kinda freaked this cop out.

I could be searching for things to pick on here as well. I will continue to say that Porter was dumb to put himself in any situation where the cops might even kinda sorta need to get involved, but read the arrest report again. I can't get through a version in my head that it reads like the biggest problem was these dudes were large black guys...

I think the emphasis here is on "large" not black. Black is simply, as you say, a descriptor. Large, however, is a validation of his story. It also puts him more in the light of being a victim as the officer is so small.

Mojouw
01-10-2017, 01:31 PM
I think the emphasis here is on "large" not black. Black is simply, as you say, a descriptor. Large, however, is a validation of his story. It also puts him more in the light of being a victim as the officer is so small.

I'm fine with that as well. Like I said, I really didn't want to veer this discussion too far into something that it most likely isn't. But I just think that the cop got in to a situation where he felt intimidated and then he starts arresting people.

It also sounds like Porter acted like an ass. But he was drunk. Kinda feel like cops should be able to handle drunken a-holes a bit more easily. But, not a cop, so don't really know.

tube517
01-12-2017, 02:28 PM
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/01/12/charges-against-joey-porter-reduced/


EDIT: A better article

http://www.wpxi.com/news/da-steelers-joey-porter-charged-with-disorderly-conduct-public-drunkenness/482570028

polamalubeast
01-12-2017, 03:50 PM
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Steeldude
01-12-2017, 04:01 PM
Let him go after the season. Hire Greene to replace him.

43Hitman
01-12-2017, 04:04 PM
I think Greene was a more cerebral player and would consider him an upgrade. I am and always have been a fan of Jerry Porter(:chuckle:), I just think Greene would be better.

SteelMember
01-12-2017, 04:24 PM
I thought Greene gave up coaching because he wanted to spend more time with his family. His son would ask "show me what you taught Clay (Matthews) today" and he regretted that... He may be past that point now. He loved playing for the Steelers.

teegre
01-12-2017, 04:54 PM
I am and always have been a fan of Jerry Porter(:chuckle:)

I am more of a Jashon Worildiddy fan...

Mojouw
01-12-2017, 05:17 PM
SO this seems appropriate. I found an archive of my favorite Joey Porter thing ever: https://web.archive.org/web/20081205070839/http://www.themightymjd.com/2006/02/03/joey-porters-advice-column/

Quotes like these can be found inside: "Blitz that triflin’ ho from the weak side, and put the crown of your helmet right into her [very bad word] sternum and drop her like Ali did Liston. ARRRGH."

SteelerFanInStl
01-12-2017, 05:54 PM
819625312300441602

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/01/12/charges-against-joey-porter-reduced/


EDIT: A better article

http://www.wpxi.com/news/da-steelers-joey-porter-charged-with-disorderly-conduct-public-drunkenness/482570028

The comments on PFT are hilarious as usual.

AtlantaDan
01-12-2017, 06:15 PM
In other words, the cop was full of it.

A conclusion apparently shared by the Allegheny County DA

District Attorney Stephen Zappala Jr. said that after viewing surveillance video, he decided to drop charges of aggravated assault involving a police officer and a simple assault charge for Porter's actions Sunday involving a bouncer, as well as charges of resisting arrest and defiant trespass.


"Today our office was able to view surveillance video showing multiple angles of the events that led to the arrest of Steelers coach Joey Porter. Following that review, it is the position of the office that the only charges supported by the video are summary disorderly conduct and summary public drunkenness," Zappala said.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18460255/assault-charges-pittsburgh-steelers-assistant-joey-porter-dropped

polamalubeast
01-12-2017, 06:26 PM
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AtlantaDan
01-12-2017, 06:42 PM
819701150484078592

If the Steelers are sending a message by reinstating Porter since he is "only" now charged with public drunkenness Al Davis would support it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RAlrzcdfRY

JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue
01-12-2017, 08:13 PM
Pretty much what I figured after reading the story before seeing the video. That most charges will be drop and he would get a slap on the wrist. Story sounded suspicious on certain accounts.

polamalubeast
01-13-2017, 07:39 AM
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Steeldude
01-13-2017, 07:53 AM
I think Greene was a more cerebral player and would consider him an upgrade.

Agreed.

86WARD
01-13-2017, 07:55 AM
Statement by Steelers President Art Rooney, II on Joey Porter Reinstatement

At this time, we have decided that Joey Porter will return to our coaching staff for the game in Kansas City this weekend.

We have reviewed the available information regarding the incident that took place on Sunday night. We have also reviewed the communication from the Allegheny County District Attorney's office indicating the intention of that office to withdraw all but the summary offense charges.

http://m.steelers.com/news/article-1/Statement-on-Joey-Porters-reinstatement/e7c85a41-af4b-48e3-8ff7-d675c6af9449

fansince'76
01-13-2017, 08:05 AM
The comments on PFT are hilarious as usual.

DA STEALERS PAYED DA CAWPS!!! :chuckle:

AtlantaDan
01-13-2017, 08:12 AM
Peezy also had a statement

“I am grateful to be allowed to return to our coaching staff this weekend. I regret that I was involved in an incident that could have been a distraction to our team. Most importantly, I regret that I touched the police officer and I sincerely apologize for that action. Thankfully, no one was injured.”

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/01/13/Steelers-reinstate-assistant-coach-Joey-Porter-after-South-Side-arrest/stories/201701130170

The doorman and off duty officer also are thankful no one (most likely it would have been one of them) was injured.

fansince'76
01-13-2017, 08:20 AM
Couldn't have happened to a better guy. Dude baited the Bengals into issues last year. He's a piece.

http://www.seahawks.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=135024&sid=5be2f6a4ea8c60e858b0743eedae8efe#p2004279

:rolleyes:

Uh, no. Burfict is a fucking borderline psychopath who can't control himself and "Pacman" is just about on the same level.

Time to pop a Midol and get over the butthurt over SB XL already...

tube517
01-13-2017, 08:25 AM
http://www.seahawks.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=135024&sid=5be2f6a4ea8c60e858b0743eedae8efe#p2004279

:rolleyes:

Uh, no. Burfict is a fucking borderline psychopath who can't control himself and "Pacman" is just about on the same level.

Time to pop a Midol and get over the butthurt over SB XL already...

Jerramy Stephens LOL (aka Mr. Hope Solo)

polamalubeast
01-13-2017, 09:06 AM
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/01/13/joey-porter-will-coach-this-weekend/

The comment below of this article are funny!!!!

tube517
01-13-2017, 09:09 AM
DA STEALERS PAYED DA CAWPS!!! :chuckle:


mikeytoth says:
Jan 13, 2017 9:17 AM
Someone just lined the pockets of Pittsburgh’s police. :lol:

polamalubeast
01-13-2017, 09:11 AM
charger383 says:
Jan 13, 2017 9:52 AM


This is why the Rooney Rule must go, some other team might interview him

Haha!

SteelerFanInStl
01-13-2017, 09:39 AM
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/01/13/joey-porter-will-coach-this-weekend/

The comment below of this article are funny!!!!

This is why you can't even discuss sports any more with today's "fans". They're all idiots who can't possibly think for themselves. They automatically believe everything that they read on the internet.

Sites like PFT certainly don't help either when they don't include the actual facts and are only trying to push the drama.

Most of the "stories" covering this don't even bother to say that the charges were dropped after the PD viewed the surveillance video and saw that no assault happened.

86WARD
01-13-2017, 12:02 PM
Jerramy Stephens LOL (aka Mr. Hope Solo)

That was the greatest shit talking episode ever and Porter backed it up. That was one thing he did great is he talked a good game and backed it up even better.

86WARD
01-13-2017, 12:15 PM
Idiots on that PFT

tube517
01-13-2017, 01:32 PM
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Craic
01-13-2017, 06:02 PM
This is why you can't even discuss sports any more with today's "fans". They're all idiots who can't possibly think for themselves. They automatically believe everything that they read on the internet.

Sites like PFT certainly don't help either when they don't include the actual facts and are only trying to push the drama.

Most of the "stories" covering this don't even bother to say that the charges were dropped after the PD viewed the surveillance video and saw that no assault happened.

Naa, just consider the sources. From the comments, it sounded like Pats*, Ravens, and Bungal fans. I'm rather proud of them as a few of them put together semi-coherent sentences this week.

tube517
01-16-2017, 12:17 AM
http://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Joey-Porter-gets-tangled-up-with-Chiefs-Terrance-Mitchell--50579326


Looks like this Mitchell guy was going after AB. Even Cam Heyward and Tomlin get in the middle.

teegre
01-16-2017, 12:21 AM
http://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Joey-Porter-gets-tangled-up-with-Chiefs-Terrance-Mitchell--50579326


Looks like this Mitchell guy was going after AB. Even Cam Heyward and Tomlin get in the middle.

Terrance Mitchell vs. Joey Porter BWAHAHA!!! :rofl2:

Hawkman
01-16-2017, 12:21 AM
Keep the cameras rolling!

fansince'76
01-16-2017, 12:22 AM
http://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Joey-Porter-gets-tangled-up-with-Chiefs-Terrance-Mitchell--50579326


Looks like this Mitchell guy was going after AB. Even Cam Heyward and Tomlin get in the middle.

Great - guess who will be made out to be the bad guys over this one (again)? :rolleyes:

Hawkman
01-16-2017, 01:46 AM
Great - guess who will be made out to be the bad guys over this one (again)? :rolleyes:

Jordan Berry ?

Count Steeler
01-16-2017, 05:32 AM
Is KC drinking the same Kool Aid as the Bengals? Prove it on the field assholes! Don't be talking trash after getting beat.

86WARD
01-16-2017, 06:55 AM
Where was the scuffle?? Lol.

43Hitman
01-29-2017, 05:51 PM
Some good advice for these Steelers
You would think that most high school football programs would be thrilled to have a former Steeler as a head coach and the sons of the current head coach and one of his assistants as players. If there was a thrill for Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic, it’s gone now.
Jason Gildon, a former Steelers outside linebacker, who held the franchise sack record until James Harrison broke it this season, was the head coach and he was fired shortly after the season ended.

Soon after that, the sons of Mike Tomlin and his current outside linebackers coach Joey Porter, transferred. So did Porter’s nephew.


Read the rest of the article here: http://www.observer-reporter.com/20170129/some_good_advice_for_these_steelers#.WI4ciyJnYsI.t witter


What in the hell is going on with our coaching staff?

86WARD
01-29-2017, 06:27 PM
Good Lord...someone needs to get these idiots under control...I'd trade them to Cleveland...lol.

AtlantaDan
01-29-2017, 07:13 PM
Some good advice for these Steelers


You would think that most high school football programs would be thrilled to have a former Steeler as a head coach and the sons of the current head coach and one of his assistants as players. If there was a thrill for Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic, it’s gone now.
Jason Gildon, a former Steelers outside linebacker, who held the franchise sack record until James Harrison broke it this season, was the head coach and he was fired shortly after the season ended.

Soon after that, the sons of Mike Tomlin and his current outside linebackers coach Joey Porter, transferred. So did Porter’s nephew.


Read the rest of the article here: http://www.observer-reporter.com/20170129/some_good_advice_for_these_steelers#.WI4ciyJnYsI.t witter


What in the hell is going on with our coaching staff?

Welcome to the offseason :chuckle:

Tomlin and Porter are at the nexus of 3 western PA obsessions - the Steelers, high school football, and parents fixated about how their sons are treated by the high school football coach

The story about Porter running on to the field to protest a call is outrageous if true and inexcusable

Tomlin smoking a cigar in the stands, allegedly blocking someone's view by standing at a fence and "being less than cooperative" when asked to move, and (gasp!) using obscenities in a high school locker room in reference to some officiating calls - not so much

The backstory appears to be Jason Gildon was fired as the coach, a decision with which both Tomlin and Porter seem to have disagreed since their sons are transferring - if North Catholic operated the way my high school did Gildon got fired because of his record and/or other influential parents did not like the way their sons were being treated

This was the P-G story on Gildon getting fired in early December

Neither Gildon nor North Catholic athletic director Mike Burrell would say what the reasons were for Gildon’s dismissal, but Gildon said, “It was a situation where we sat down and talked and discussed. We agreed to disagree on some things. If they feel, for the betterment of my players, it would be better for me to step aside, I can’t argue with that.”

In two seasons, Gildon had a 17-6 record and made the WPIAL semifinals last year. He had two sons, Justus and King, on the team this season. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and assistant Joey Porter also had sons on the team.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/high-school-football/2016/12/08/Cardinal-Wuerl-North-Catholic-opens-former-Steeler-Jason-Gildon-s-football-coaching-position-WPIAL/stories/201612080217

So my bet is some parents wanted him out, which usually relates to the coach being regarded as abusive (shocking that a former NFL linebacker might be like that) or someone's precious not getting "fair" treatment with regard to a position or playing time

Consider the possibility this story is collateral damage from anonymous parent(s) who were on the opposite side of Tomlin/Porter on the coaching change getting some payback

Also note that John Steigerwald published the column after the season ended (seems to me it would actually would have been newsworthy at the time of Porter's arrest) and Tomlin could not be asked about it

dislocatedday
01-29-2017, 07:23 PM
If the actions described in that report are true, then I really have to question the maturity of Tomlin. Porter has a long trail of acting like an ass and showing a lack of mental and emotional maturity so I would not be totally surprised if the accounts of his actions are true, but Tomlin has to know he represents the Steelers at all times. Heck, I am just one of thousands or millions of Steelers fans in this world, and even I am extra conscious of how I act out in public when I am wearing Steelers or Penguins gear as I do feel like I represent Pittsburgh in those situations.

It seems like there is currently a "Bash the Steelers" party going on in the media though. It is really strange to me, as it has been non-stop since the AB Facebook incident. AB, Ben, the coaches..........it seems like so many are so many negative stories out there.

polamalubeast
01-29-2017, 07:30 PM
I'm tired of the drama that the Steelers have in recent years with the suspensions or incident and right now it's worse.

fansince'76
01-29-2017, 07:37 PM
Jason Gildon, a former Steelers outside linebacker, who held the franchise sack record until James Harrison broke it this season, was the head coach and he was fired shortly after the season ended.

It's because all he taught the kids was how to make Dong sacks. :chuckle:

AtlantaDan
01-29-2017, 07:38 PM
If the actions described in that report are true, then I really have to question the maturity of Tomlin. Porter has a long trail of acting like an ass and showing a lack of mental and emotional maturity so I would not be totally surprised if the accounts of his actions are true, but Tomlin has to know he represents the Steelers at all times. Heck, I am just one of thousands or millions of Steelers fans in this world, and even I am extra conscious of how I act out in public when I am wearing Steelers or Penguins gear as I do feel like I represent Pittsburgh in those situations.

It seems like there is currently a "Bash the Steelers" party going on in the media though. It is really strange to me, as it has been non-stop since the AB Facebook incident. AB, Ben, the coaches..........it seems like so many are so many negative stories out there.

Goes with the territory - the late 90s combo platter was Kordell Stewart allegedly hooking up with men in Schenley Park and Cowher allegedly having an affair with a secretary in the Steelers front office. And that was before online boards really got rolling and everything became fair game - it was a lot easier to control when fans first started caring about the Steelers in the 70s and the only outlets were the Post-Gazette, Press and Myron's weeknight hour of radio sports talk on WTAE

fansince'76
01-29-2017, 07:43 PM
Any bets that outside of Gildon and Tomlin's and Porter's kids and Porter's nephew, the makeup of the rest of the Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic high school football team is lily white? I generally hate the race card being played personally, but maybe it's actually warranted in this case(?) The quotes about Tomlin in particular scream "uppity black man who doesn't know his place" to me. Just saying...

Mojouw
01-29-2017, 07:51 PM
Negative stories about every team - we just follow the Steelers so we find those ones.

smokin3000gt
01-29-2017, 11:54 PM
blah blah blah... more media BS. Some of that stuff I might believe about JP only because he's always been loud, animated, and sometimes lacked a filter but I'd be surprised if MT was acting the way they said. He understands the gravity of who and what he represents whether on or off the field so I find it unlikely he's kicking back and blowing cigar smoke in people's faces and being combative just because he doesn't give a feck. That doesn't fit with the type of person we've seen over the last 10 years...

teegre
01-30-2017, 06:25 AM
Goes with the territory - the late 90s combo platter was Kordell Stewart allegedly hooking up with men in Schenley Park and Cowher allegedly having an affair with a secretary in the Steelers front office. And that was before online boards really got rolling and everything became fair game - it was a lot easier to control when fans first started caring about the Steelers in the 70s and the only outlets were the Post-Gazette, Press and Myron's weeknight hour of radio sports talk on WTAE

Yep.

Crime rates are way, way down compared to twenty years ago, but the endless amount of media outlets make it appear as though there is crime everywhere... because, we hear about EVERY single crime that occurs.

Shoes
01-30-2017, 08:11 AM
Yep.

Crime rates are way, way down compared to twenty years ago, but the endless amount of media outlets make it appear as though there is crime everywhere... because, we hear about EVERY single crime that occurs.


Not in Chicago! :chuckle:

Born2Steel
01-30-2017, 09:00 AM
Yep.

Crime rates are way, way down compared to twenty years ago, but the endless amount of media outlets make it appear as though there is crime everywhere... because, we hear about EVERY single crime that occurs.

It's amazing how people think crimes never happened in rural areas until everyone got the internet. NOW, crime is everywhere. lol Some of the most violent areas I ever lived in were the smaller 'college' towns. When school was in the population tripled type places. Shootings, armed robberies, rape, assault, vandalism, etc. I think there's a strong connection with alcohol and boredom to violent crime, personally. The 'hold my beer' effect.

smokin3000gt
01-30-2017, 10:47 AM
It's amazing how people think crimes never happened in rural areas until everyone got the internet. NOW, crime is everywhere. lol Some of the most violent areas I ever lived in were the smaller 'college' towns. When school was in the population tripled type places. Shootings, armed robberies, rape, assault, vandalism, etc. I think there's a strong connection with alcohol and boredom to violent crime, personally. The 'hold my beer' effect.

Maybe vandalism but people don't get drunk and bored and say ''Hey I'm bored, let's get a little rapey tonight" or "Let's go beat someone up and rob a store at gun point."

You're either that type of person or you're not...

Born2Steel
01-30-2017, 11:55 AM
Maybe vandalism but people don't get drunk and bored and say ''Hey I'm bored, let's get a little rapey tonight" or "Let's go beat someone up and rob a store at gun point."

You're either that type of person or you're not...

OK.

polamalubeast
01-30-2017, 03:04 PM
Joey Porter And Mike Tomlin Are Bad Sports Parents

http://deadspin.com/joey-porter-and-mike-tomlin-are-bad-sports-parents-1791788489?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebo ok&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

smokin3000gt
01-30-2017, 07:12 PM
OK.

:thumbsup:

AtlantaDan
01-30-2017, 07:25 PM
Maybe vandalism but people don't get drunk and bored and say ''Hey I'm bored, let's get a little rapey tonight"

You're either that type of person or you're not...

Yep - alcohol is never a factor in sexual assault :coffee:

Mojouw
01-30-2017, 08:10 PM
Yep - alcohol is never a factor in sexual assault :coffee:

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