I've always called him the unsung hero of the Pittsburgh Steelers. When the Steelers didn't reach the end zone, I'd always say, "Well, we'll get three points from Jeff Reed." He's always been a wild partier (and sometimes a complete bonehead), and although I think that can lead to no good, Jeff's always been one of my favorites.
It's only been two weeks, and the post-Super Bowl mischief have started. Jeff Reed was at Sheetz convenience store in New Alexandria, about 35 miles east of Pittsburgh. In the store's bathroom, there were no towels. So, for some reason, Jeff decided he should throw a temper tantrum. (Enter him being a bonehead.) According to the police, he broke the towel dispenser and used rude language toward the employee.
Police officer Shawn Askins reported, "Reed caused damage to a towel dispenser as he was infuriated at the fact that there were no towels in it."
Reed was cited for a maximum fine of $300 or 90 days in jail, which is about the same as a traffic violation. A hearing has not been sent. The Steelers had no comment at the current time.
Hey, at least he washed his hands, right?
Honestly, Jeff Reed can be such an idiot and, yeah, he was overacting. No towels in the restroom is common. It happens to everyone. He was probably drunk.
When I met him right before the AFC Championship game, he seemed like a real nice guy. He was one of the few players to sign autographs. When he goes to Penguins games, he sits with the fans and not the luxury boxes. I think that's really cool. I'm not his best friend or anything, but it seems to me, he honestly loves his fans. Plus, he does all kinds of charity work. I always read about how he is always the player who goes out and helps the community in my Steelers Digest.
Plus, as long as Jeff Reed is ready to win his third Super Bowl, who really cares? In his NFL career, he's made 162 out of 196 field goals. That an 82.7% accuracy. His long is 53. Those are some impressive stats. And I say this all the time, there's no other kicker I'd rather have.
He's not the only player in that's gotten in trouble (Not to mention one of the very few Steelers) and honestly he's no Michael Vick. So, give him a break. Everyone has their off days. And I mean, really, the image of him attacking a towel dispenser is kind of funny.
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Article comments
1 - Matthew T. Sussman
There were no towels? That's terrible!
(Sorry. Had to say that.)
2 - Pat
Steeler kicker forced to use 'Terrible Towel' after soiling himself in convenience store restroom
NEW ALEXANDRIA, Pa. - A bizarre incident this weekend involving Steeler kicker Jeff Reed's disorderly conduct charge over an empty towel dispenser in a convenience store's men's room here has become a little clearer with the release of additional details.
Reed, who entered the men's room of a Sheetz store around 3 a.m. Saturday morning, became enraged during his visit, bellowing profanity from within the restroom and during his removal from the premises. He also attacked the empty towel dispenser, punching it and delivering several devastating blows with his million-dollar foot-cannon.