APBrowns quarterback Johnny Manziel has shown tremendous maturity and growth this year, but he apparently is still struggling with the medical condition that arose from a series of personal choices regarding the use of alcohol.
According to newsnet5.com, Manziel was pulled over during an argument with his girlfriend, and he admitted to drinking.
The incident happened on Monday, when a witness called police after Manziel used the shoulder to pass the witness’ car at a high rate of speed. The witness said that Manziel and his girlfriend, Colleen Crowley, were arguing. Crowley, according to the witness, was trying to exit the car.
Police later stopped Manziel, and he and Crowley admitted to drinking earlier in the day. Police determined that the couple was not intoxicated.
According to the report, Crowley said Manziel had pushed her head into a window. Police reportedly noticed an abrasion on Crowley’s arm, but they later determined that the abrasion was from Manziel’s attempt to keep her from getting out of the vehicle while it was on the road.
Crowley did not want to press charges. Whether that’s enough to avoid an investigation and/or discipline from the league is a different issue. The Personal Conduct Policy as revised in 2014 disregards the decisions made by the criminal justice system, with the league conducting its own inquiry. The league’s new sensitivity to domestic violence likely means that an investigation will occur, given the allegation that Manziel pushed Crowley’s head into a window.
Apart from any potential discipline from the league is the apparent relapse with alcohol. Earlier this year, Manziel spent 10 weeks in rehab.
I hope he can get the help he needs before it’s too late.
Football should be the last thing on his mind right now.
Why do people stay in relationships like this? There are over a billion people….break up and find someone else! You may miss the perfect person while you are fighting to stay in a bad relationship.
Johnny Alcohol
I’m not as concerned about him drinking as the reckelessness with which he was driving his car. He can drink himself into Bolivia for all I care but when he endangers other people it’s a different story.
Bummer. If you’re a few months out of rehab and drinking that soon afterwards, football should be the last thing on your mind.
Whatever coments people make about this article I am sure I wont agree with. So many angles….
Well, this is going to blow up online.
It’s sad. One so young, with promise and having issues that could seriously derail him.
This is about more than just his playing career too.
Johnny, you’re still so young. Do what it takes to get yourself right. Trust me, you’ll thank me decades from now.
You don’t want to be 44 yrs old, 52 years old and 61 years old think if only…
Stop. Get help and get yourself right. You’re still young and you still have promise.
Maybe he just doesn’t get it. Crazy but he just may be that dumb.
Crazy women ain’t his fault, we’ve all been there
Maybe now Johnny has finally learned the most important lesson in life. Never admit to anything.
I feel as though I can already see this as a “Top Story” on ESPN while the far worse Sheldon Richardson situation was so under-reported by them.
SMDH
He won’t be playing any ball for the rest of this season. And what “medical condition” you talking about? If you mean the fact that Johnny is a drunk, then just call it what it is.
Oh, c’mon! That’s nothing new to us here!
Ray Farmer. You rock. smh. I can’t stand you.. Please leave.
Gilbert (Gigantic bust)
Manziel (Bust – but just a big one)
Terrence West (trade up and move em out! )
Shelton (we’ll see)
Cam Irving (can’t even start)
Over DeWayne Bowe (9 Mil and can’t start over any of the smurfs)
Way to sensationalize your headline…
He wasn’t drunk and he grabbed her arm to keep her from jumping out of the car in the middle of the road during an argument. Sounds like he’s making GOOD decisions.
Oh boy.
So much for rehab
Oh My! Not good. Was hoping this kid had turned a corner and was on the way to better things. Hope that is still the case for his sake but this is not going to get lost in a five o’clock Friday news drop.
Damn…. Its sad how Manziel just does not get it. He will probably be looking at a big suspension from the NFL. How much longer before the Browns cut him?
C’mon Johnny…..
Whoa
Hit the big red reset button johnny!
“Crowley did not want to press charges.”
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Didn’t want to throw away her meal ticket, huh?
Who calls the police because of that?
Snitching nerds to stopp.
Relapse is a part of life. Happens all the time. Repeatedly.
Man…. Disappointing to hear that Manziel is drinking again. Completely separate from football, it was actually good to hear that a young man recognized that he has some problems and took it upon himself to try to work on them. There has been encouraging news since he has been out of rehab. I was pulling for the guy. It may be considered selfish, but sometimes one needs to seperate themselves from other people if could put them in a position to make poor decisions. That being said, I am definitely not putting any vlanw on his girlfriend, but being a yoing person who is trying to stay sober is very difficult when you are hanging around with people who are not
…and the Johnny Football era is over in Cleveland.
Nobody ever gets past step one.
This should be interesting, since there is a growing concern that is getting louder and louder about violence towards women all around the nation. When Greg Hardy was free to play again last week, the chorus of domestic abuse and violence towards women peaked again. I see big problems ahead for Johnny Manziel because it hasn’t been very long since his 10 week rehab and he’s back at it again. So what if they just go easy on Manziel, what do you will happen with the chorus and by way I agree 100% with the violence against women and domestic violence issues. Hardy suspension should have stayed at 10 weeks if not out of the league all together. Josh Gordon out for the year because he puffs weed but it’s not so bad if you smack a women around? Give us all a break Mr. Commissioner.. and do something that commiserates with the crime. You touch a women your in deep trouble should be the philosophy from now on, in this league otherwise were watching a bunch of tough guys that are really low life bullies and we are suppose to admire them? For what? Suspend him for the year.
After a Packers loss, this stuff keeps the police very busy here. My dog is named Relapse. This is nothing to be ashamed of. Well, compared to what else we do in my neighborhood.
Jesus!
Johnny will fit right in with us.
I’m a pretty big drinker and I’d love to say I could quit for a million dollar job but I can’t guarantee it. So I’ll save that narrative. But I will say that it never drives me to domestic violence and I’m not a spoiled brat. Time to face the facts and say this dude will never be able to lead 53 grown men on an NFL field. Which is the main thing I said about him before he hit the league. On a side note, someone needs to strait whoop his ass. That might do him better than any rehab would.
I hope Johnny can figure it out we all have problems and substance abuse is a serious thing. Good luck fella.
Dump him and Josh Gordon already.
NO !! I can’t believe it ! Johnny ?
Well. I’d say that about does it for him. Holy cow.
Alcoholics don’t stop drinking once they start, so I’m not buying the ‘earlier in the day’ part.
……..and just like that-pft explodes
Sweet… just another reason for the media to talk more about a guy that doesn’t play.
WOW!
Get it together, dude. Life is hard enough without NFL talent. Maybe you should get some help, while you still can. Ask Odem what’s it like to succumb to demons. #beenthere
As Bradshaw said, there’s no room in the NFL for men who hit women.
Wait…so Johnny wasn’t tested for DUI, not ticketed, charged with domestic violence, not arrested or even shot dead?
Police determined that the couple was not intoxicated. Imagine that, instead of testing,the cops magically determined they were not intoxicated. None of her injuries were enough to file charges? Oh, they covered for him by saying they were likely due to him trying to keep her in the car. Isn’t being held against your will, kidnapping?
So much for the mythical aspects of white privilege. Imagine how different things would have gone if …
I’m still holding out hope that Johnny can mature into a role model.
Yeah Right!!
If that was me or any normal Joe off the street we would still be in jail!!
Right when he starts showing a little bit of promise.
She’s a Keeper Johnny, a real Keeper.
Must have different domestic violence laws for Jonny.
Hmmm . Johnny Everything in Moderation. The word Crowley says a little something all by itself.
This kid needs a mentor or a butt kicking…either way, what a mess. Sorry Cleveland, that fan base deserves better. Coming from a Bears fan.
same ol Johnny
never change, kid
Say it aint so Jo!
I realize he is still a young man but this guy just doesn’t get it. put him in the Art Schlichter, Ryan Leaf category: BUST!
Manziel should be lauded for his heads up heroics, He basically saved somebody from committing suicide.. and he needs to break up with his psycho GF immediately.
Johnny Highball
To be fair he went to treatment for drinking, not for domestic abuse so…..gets a pass as a first time offender. Wait, my money phone is ringing…J Football what up dude. yeah just defending u on PFT. All good bro. Sure this won’t stick to you dude.
Hereeees Johnny!!!!
F@#k*!g idiot. No other posts necessary.
Pushed her head into a window? That’s not so bad for a NFL’er, there’s been way worse. Plus, they don’t say if the window was open or not. If it was open, that wouldn’t hurt at all…
Sadly, the guy just seems irresistably drawn to something bad happening.
Hate to see it.
Well, it is a hard disease and typically people relapse. Best of luck to him.
Was he with Josh Gordon earlier in the day?
“is still struggling with the medical condition that arose from a series of personal choices regarding the use of alcohol.”
This makes no sense. Just say he “appears to still be struggling with alcoholism”
No Charges = No Story.
It’s amazing how grown men are obsessed with Johnny…it’s kinda weird honestly.
Medical condition? He’s a drunk. “Alcoholism” is a disease created by those providing the cure, namely AA.
Who are all of these guys who think getting physically violent with women is just the norm? Even cutting a woman down verbally is weak.
This league is out of control. Nothing matters except money. As football fans we watched the league try to take down one player,who is pretty much a guy whom kids should look up to as far as sports and business away from the field over air pressure in the ball that the league can’t even regulate to this day, yet beating women, drinking and driving, murder, drug dealing, rape, child abuse, etc, these are things the league wants to over look because a guy might have a bit of talent but absolutely zero care for anything or anyone around them. Football is a great game, but the people “protecting the shield” are making it tough to support their product.
“Manziel used the shoulder to pass the witness’ car at a high rate of speed. The witness said that Manziel and his girlfriend, Colleen Crowley, were arguing.”
A good defense attorney would have a field day tearing apart a witness who claims he/she heard what was being said in a car passing on the right at a high rate of speed. Why do people even write this stuff ?
Trade him to the colts for a first rounder and put up a banner
There must be something in the water in Cleveland. seriously, how dumb can this kid be? i bet there is big time chatter of him being traded to Dallas in the next 2 weeks.
qdog112 says:
Oct 16, 2015 6:47 PM
Wait…so Johnny wasn’t tested for DUI, not ticketed, charged with domestic violence, not arrested or even shot dead?
Police determined that the couple was not intoxicated. Imagine that, instead of testing,the cops magically determined they were not intoxicated. None of her injuries were enough to file charges? Oh, they covered for him by saying they were likely due to him trying to keep her in the car. Isn’t being held against your will, kidnapping?
So much for the mythical aspects of white privilege. Imagine how different things would have gone if …
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It’s not white privilege, it’s called CELEBRITY privileged.
SMH.
Remember what President gave cops all the military hardware? Yeah, the same guy who bombs children and Americans, but got a nobel peace prize.
I find it funny when people want to blame race, and then forget who our President is, our Secretary of State, and our Attorney General.
…and no color doesn’t matter.
Not to starting wars.
Not to letting Wall Street off.
Quit with the race baiting, this is called CELEBRITY treatment, and celebrities of EVERY race get it… sometimes.
A good defense attorney would have a field day tearing apart a witness who claims he/she heard what was being said in a car passing on the right at a high rate of speed. Why do people even write this stuff ?
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No where does it indicate the witness heard anything. Perhaps the witness said they saw him smashing her head into the window and assumed they were fighting. Of course, maybe they were just being kinky, right?
I don’t know where Colleen is from, but I’ve know some Ohio Girls that will open the door on you if they get pissed enough.
Everyone who’s surprised by this story, Thumbs Down. Everyone who’s NOT surprised, Thumbs Up!
Sad if the smoking hot girlfriend doesnt leave him. This will happen again, only worse. But he is her meal ticket and has more bank than the boys at the gym. The story won’t have a happy ending.
Psycho girlfriends and rehab do not mix well.
You don’t want a girlfriend now Johnny they will only interfere with or wreck your career.
Fix yourself first before trying to figure out female behaviors.
You now have another reference point on crazy/hot girlfriend matrix.
McCown is twice the professional, twice the quarterback than Manziel is. Maybe the Browns arent dumb for not starting Manziel. His drinking habits are a little overblown imo, but I am his age so I may be biased. If he hit his gf hes a scumbug. Again maybe the Browns were right not the start this guy
Boys, I don’t know about you but if got pulled over by a cop after drinking and there was a girl trying to exit my vehicle while in motion, I would have some serious splaining to do!
As much as I love to see young, arrogant athletes lose everything and become trainwrecks for my own amusement, there doesn’t seem to be a story here. He wasn’t drunk and he didn’t strike a woman. This is just a simple traffic violation committed by a person with a very high profile.
The key sentence in this whole story is “police determined that the couple was not intoxicated.” But of course that will be looked over because everyone loves to hate on Johnny.
This will not be the last story on this piece of trash displaying suspect behavior.
Johnny Walker
If the witness was passed at a high rate of speed how could said witness determine that the couple in the passing vehicle was arguing? N why are you paying attention to what your doing while driving and not staring at other people and using your cell phone?
Only in Cleveland, Where careers falter.
20 years from now, that homeless guy giving draft tips to the Browns owner will be Manziel.
Johnny Idiotface
The guy had two drinks. Chill out.
Hasn’t changed at all. But the important thing is he tricked others into thinking he had.
I feel bad for Manziel. Read the other posts and thought, who cares. Then read this one and read he admitted to drinking. That sucks. He should probably check himself back into rehab tomorrow
Dr.McStuffins says:
Oct 16, 2015 6:39 PM
Who calls the police because of that?
Snitching nerds to stopp.
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I DO ! And if you just wanna bury your head in the sand and pretend everything’s ok when a reckless driver barrels past you … You’re wrong and I blame your parents for not teaching right from wrong son.
Crowley is in Texas that’s where Johnny will be
Medical condition? Cancer is a medical condition. A broken leg is a medical condition. Drug and alcohol dependence is a personal choice, not a freaking medical condition.
Spielman is working the phones to Farmer as we read. Rumor is he’s offering a 1st, Kendricks and Harrison for Manziel, and if he needs something to push him over the edge when Farmer’s seriously considering the trade, he’ll throw in Waynes to boot.
Good to see some things never change. You’re on the clock Jameis!
Skip Bayless was also found in Manziel’s trunk, repeating…. Johnny Manziel will be bigger than Lebron James.
Manziel should have been arrested on the spot. He was clearly the primary aggressor.
He’s been in alcoholic rehab. When you come out, it is presumed you are not going to drink again. Obviously this has not happened, so why would the Browns condone this whole thing. He is what he is, an alcoholic so move on from him. Their talks are private, that’s fine but he’s got a problem, and it’s a big one.
Chris Carter should speak to him, at least he knows what he is talking about.
His new motto in finding a new girlfriend ‘ I sure know what I don’t want’.
He can have nearly any woman, why would he stay with a drama queen. Bad, bad news. She tried to jump out of a moving car!! Horrible decision. Onward.
The Browns, ‘house of failures’.
Haslam just get him more help, release him, and move on.
Manziel got preferential treatment for sure…maybe even paid his way off.
The man should have had to take a sobriety test at the very least…
Of he was a Packer he would get a police escort home. Nd it would never hit the press
She threw his wallet out of the window while they were in motion. He should have just let her jump out of the car and kept on driving far, far away from her.
I hope he didnt spill any of his drink during the argument- it’s not good to waste alcohol !
Somewhere Jerry is ringing his hands like Homer Simpson’s boss..I think that was the guy…
We all know what he’s thinking
Poor ‘Johnny Football’, in the sauce again. Perhaps he can get a big contract with the makers of Jack Daniels. Seriously, the Browns need to get him out of the spotlight before he hurts himself or someone else.
As I always thought, Manziel is an updated version of Ryan Leaf. Like Leaf, he’ll probably be out of the league after his 3rd year. And like Leaf he’s an self-entitled punk who uses drugs/alcohol as a crutch. And like Leaf, he’ll most likely ultimately wind up doing prison-time. Maybe someone will make a movie about this loser…like they did with Leaf.
The Browns made a terrible decision in drafting this headcase and there’s no doubt that he’s still on the roster only owing to an edict from the owner. But I think Pettine deserves credit for sticking with McNown even when there was tremendous pressure in Cleveland to start Manziel earlier in the year (despite the fact that he’s accomplished nothing).
“Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has shown tremendous maturity and growth this year”
LOL … no he didn’t.
Manziel drafted in the 1st Round (Not his fault) while Doug Flutie was drafted in the 11th Round!