[CBFF] NBR: Jail sentence won't sideline Robinson

[Kenny Claxton]

Nope a suspension awaits him and I am guessing the same thing awaits
Ricky Manning.

On 10/5/06, Steve Behrens <steve.behrens at gmail.com> wrote:
> Now that the justice system has found Koren Guilty (but he unbelievably
> escapes jail during the season), can't the league impose a suspension on him
> now?  Or are they gonna kiss Favres and the Packers collective asses and let
> him play all year?  what's your guess?
>
> -Behr
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> Packers: Jail sentence won't sideline Robinson
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> GREEN BAY - Koren Robinson will go to jail for violating his probation in a
> drunk driving case, but based on the terms of the 90-day sentence he
> received Wednesday in suburban Seattle, the Green Bay Packers' wide receiver
>
> will be able to finish the season.
>
> Although he faces another court date in two weeks in Minnesota and could be
> subject to NFL sanctions, including a possible league suspension, Robinson
> will be able to play Sunday against the St. Louis Rams.
>
> Robinson missed practice Wednesday to appear in Kirkland (Wash.) Municipal
> Court, where he had previously pleaded guilty to drunken driving following
> his arrest in May 2005 while with the Seattle Seahawks. Two months after his
>
> arrest, he was sentenced to one year in jail, with all but one day of the
> sentence suspended.
>
> Robinson served his one day and was then placed on 24-month probation, which
>
> on Wednesday Judge Robert McSeveney ruled he violated in August - when
> Robinson was arrested in Mankato, Minn., and was charged with one count of
> felony fleeing and two counts of fourth-degree drunken driving, along with
> reckless driving, careless driving and driving after suspension.
>
> In that incident, Robinson, 26, who was playing for the Minnesota Vikings at
>
> the time, was clocked going 104 mph in a 55-mph zone. He registered a blood
> alcohol level of 0.09. He is due in Nicollet County District Court on Oct.
> 19 to face those charges.
>
> In sentencing Robinson to 90 days in jail Wednesday, McSeveney said he could
>
> spend half of it on work-release but ruled that Robinson must report to jail
>
> before March 1, when another court hearing is scheduled.
>
> Asked about Robinson's availability after practice Wednesday, coach Mike
> McCarthy said, "I anticipate having him for this week's game. That's my
> focus."
>
> McCarthy spoke before the sentence was handed down. Afterward, a team
> spokesman said the Packers were aware of the decision but had no comment.
> Robinson declined comment after the 10-minute hearing and is expected back
> at practice today.
>
> The decision comes at a time when the Packers need Robinson on the field.
>
> No. 1 receiver Donald Driver is listed as questionable for Sunday's game
> after suffering rib and hip injuries in Monday night's loss at Philadelphia.
>
> Driver is expected to play, but No. 3 receiver Robert Ferguson, who suffered
>
> a foot injury, is listed as doubtful.
>
> "Koren's been a help to us, and I think how we fit him into the offense is
> going to be crucial because he can give us a threat down the field that
> maybe we haven't had in a while," quarterback Brett Favre said.
>
> Robinson has played only a handful of snaps from scrimmage since agreeing to
>
> a two-year deal on Sept. 11, serving primarily as the Packers' kickoff
> returner. In three games, Robinson has three receptions for 47 yards and has
>
> averaged 21.3 yards on 10 kickoffs.
>
> "He's still going through the terminology change, the language change,"
> McCarthy said. "I would say another healthy week (of practice), particularly
>
> after the bye week, and he'll have complete comfort and understanding of the
>
> offense."
>
> Material from The Associated Press was included in this report.
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