Lawrence Phillips Convicted of Assault

[mdonnelly]

Knowing his history at Nebraska, it was only a matter of time.

Former football star Phillips convicted of assault on girlfriend

" SAN DIEGO – A former professional football player accused of attacking and choking his girlfriend on two occasions in 2005 was convicted Tuesday of assault and other felony charges.

Lawrence Phillips, 34, was found guilty of seven counts, including assault with great bodily injury, corporal injury on a spouse or roommate, false imprisonment, making a criminal threat and auto theft.

He faces a sentence of up to 25 years in prison at a San Diego Superior Court hearing scheduled for Sept. 8.

Phillips, a former NFL and University of Nebraska running back, was accused of choking his girlfriend until she lost consciousness Aug. 2, 2005, and again Aug. 13, 2005. ..."

 

[salsadancer7]

Talk about a waste of talent!

 

[SandraC]

Lawrence Who???


Sandra

 

[Ramy]

Yeah that's what I was thinking.

 

[mdonnelly]

Yeah that's what I was thinking.

If the Rams hadn't drafted Philips, Bettis would never have gone to the Steelers. Unintended consequences.

"... Meanwhile, the Steelers needed a running back: Bam Morris, their power running back in the 1995 season, was arrested in March 1996 for marijuana possession. With his playing status unknown, Pittsburgh acquired Bettis on draft day (immediately after the Rams drafted Phillips) with a third round draft pick in exchange for a second round pick in 1996 and a fourth round pick in 1997. Morris eventually pleaded guilty to marijuana possession and was cut by the team in June 1996, leaving Bettis as the featured back. While Bettis became the Steelers' rock at running back for almost a decade, Phillips' off-field problems led to the Rams cutting him in the middle of the following season. The Rams wouldn't have another featured back until trading for Marshall Faulk in 1999. ..."

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[Paul Wozniak]

This guy's "rap" sheet is longer than one of his arm's.

 

[Ramy]

This guy's "rap" sheet is longer than one of his arm's.

And leg.

 

[SabresRule]

This headline is like "Dog Bites Man," for it's not a big surprise.

This guy is even worse than the Pacman!

 

[dantheman77]

This guy's "rap" sheet is longer than one of his arm's.

yeah but its not longer then his........oh nevermind

 

[Rey]

why don't i remember this football player? hhmmmmmmmmmm

 

[Ramy]

why don't i remember this football player? hhmmmmmmmmmm

He played for Nebraska in college and then got drafted by the Rams I think and was immediately in trouble.

 

[salsadancer7]

why don't i remember this football player? hhmmmmmmmmmm

I would forget him too Rey....He was once a Dolphin!

 

[Rey]

I would forget him too Rey....He was once a Dolphin!

yikes! thanks for the info ramy and salsa