madlithuanian Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sp...5/0515earl.html Earl to Cedric: "Take responsibility" Campbell says Benson needs to be careful of the situations in which he puts himself By Randy Riggs AMERICAN STATESMAN STAFF Thursday, May 15, 2008 Former Longhorns running back Cedric Benson says he's innocent. But University of Texas legend Earl Campbell says Benson shouldn't put himself in a situation that might require him to claim his innocence. Benson was arrested May 3 on Lake Travis and charged with boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest. He and others have disputed the police version of the incident, but Campbell said Wednesday Benson needs to be careful about his activities. "I think at some point you have to stand up and take responsibility and realize that you not only represent Cedric Benson and the Chicago Bears and your family. It's bigger than that," said Campbell, UT's 1977 Heisman winner. "You represent the university family. You as a man should have some pride in what you do." Speaking to the media at a private golf tournament, Campbell called Benson's situation "a dumb mistake." "Right now, everybody remembers Cedric Benson by what happened up on the lake. Nobody remembers what a great football player he is ... " Campbell said. "You've kind of got to start thinking, and you've kind of got to do it before you get 52 years old, you know?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Sounds like he talked to Angelo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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