Minnesota Vikings’ Adrian Peterson might be the best running back in the NFL.  He’s fast and elusive.  But.  What’s up with his driving skill.  On Saturday night, he was ticketed for speeding, going 109 mph.  His response?

“I need to be more aware of the speed I was going and not let it happen again.”

What?  Be more aware of the speed he’s going?  When someone’s driving, they might drift 5-10 mph over the speed limit without being aware.  But, 109 mph?  His awareness goes beyond the speed with which he’s travelling.

Then there’s Florida Gators’ star defensive end Carlos Dunlap.    With the car in “drive”, Dunlap skipped several cyles of a stop light.  He had fallen asleep at the wheel after having too much to drink. 

The top-ranked Gators are approaching their biggest game of the season, the SEC championship game against second-ranked Alabama.  And, they’ll have to do it without their top defender.  Dunlap has been suspended for one game.

Source:  Minneapolis Star Tribune  Picture:  Flickr