Vikings safety Johnson apologizes for DWI arrest

  • Article by: KENT YOUNGBLOOD and MARK CRAIG , Star Tribune
  • Updated: September 22, 2011 - 6:29 AM

A regretful Tyrell Johnson acknowledged his mistake after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

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rondakotaSep. 22, 11 1:25 AM

So he drops an interception. Is the booze the reason he dropped the interception or is the booze for feeling sorry he dropped the interception?

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RealVikeSep. 22, 11 5:18 AM

Funny. If he had made that interception and won the game for us we would probably not be giving him as hard a time right now.

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paulreySep. 22, 11 7:28 AM

Glad to hear he's realized his mistake. He's also lucky.

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voner26Sep. 22, 11 8:02 AM

AS Leslie would say just be patient.

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bledpurpleSep. 22, 11 9:06 AM

Prediction...If Berrian does not make at least one big play this week...(which is very unlikely)...Berrian will fake some kind of injury and sit on the sidelines and collect his money...Look for history to repeat itself over and over again with this guy...

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rememberSep. 22, 11 9:30 AM

Apologies are only a manipulation to make enablers continue to make continue to have access to alcohol to which he is addicted. He didn't make a stupid mistake, alcohol did. The steps include making amends. That is step 9 to recovery. Start with Step One and go down the list. He needs to have the Vikings Ownership give him a choice of being a Viking and going through recovery or being cut. It is the only way to save his future from being a looser like all of the so called loving people who think he just made a mistake. He was powerless over alcohol and that addiction threatens his entire career and life. Let us show our real concern for HIS life and not just his immediate need by the team.

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BUDSep. 22, 1111:23 AM

remember. This does not mean he is an alcoholic. It means he made a mistake. Most alcoholics wouldn't admit what they did. The fact that he acknowledges it is something. I don't know if he has some history but he knows enough to admit his wrongs. Not always at the top of athletes things to do list. This lesson could keep him from a fatal accident in his future. I haven't heard much from Mrs Senser to make me think she knows right from wrong yet and she killed someone.

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pentigramsuxSep. 22, 11 4:58 PM

The court was going to throw the book at him but knew he wouldn't catch anyway.

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minneg56Sep. 23, 11 8:16 AM

Established- 1961 ... A Viking legacy continues ...

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ndterminatorSep. 23, 1110:53 AM

A "mistake" is forgetting to sign check, or having someone give you a diet coke when you ordered regular. Getting in a vehicle and driving when you have been drinking was not a mistake, it was a decision to perform an act that is not only illegal, but unquestionably puts others at risk. Mr Johnson are you sorry you did it, or simply sorry you got caught and will have to face the consequences?...

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