Tatupu arrested for DUI

By Neal Coolong  |   Thursday, May 15, 2008  |  Comments( 2 )

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Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu was cited for DUI on Saturday in Kirkland, Wash.

Tatupu's blood-alcohol concentration registered at .155 and .158, nearly twice the legal limit to operate a vehicle. He was pulled over at 2:30 a.m. on May 11 after officers said they witnessed Tatupu driving in excess of 50 mph in a 35-mph zone, according to the Seattle Times.

Tatupu signed a seven-year contract extension worth $42 million this offseason after making his third consecutive Pro Bowl.

Commentary: While Tatupu apologized for the incident Wednesday, it's disappointing for one of the league's brightest young stars to be in such a situation. Tatupu noted he is sorry, and said "it won't happen again."

Fantasy Impact: It's unknown whether Tatupu was already in the league's substance-abuse program, and if he was, he could be subjected to a suspension. That would be a large blow against one of the strongest defenses in the NFL, but generally speaking, a first-time offender won't be forced to miss any time.
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Neal Coolong is a freelance sports writer with contributions to Scout.com, AOL and Steelers Live. He lives with his fiance in St. Paul, Minn., and saves every dime (that she knows about) for their wedding next June. He's already made the prediction that the Steelers 2007 draft class will be one ...
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