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Brian Damage · 07-09-2007, 09:42 AM

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -- Former NFL player and Fox Sports broadcaster Bill Maas was charged with drug possession and weapons charges following a roadside safety check.

The 45-year-old Maas and a passenger in his Hummer, Sarah J. Murphy, 27, were arrested late Friday by Illinois State Police. During the stop, police indicated Maas seemed nervous, and he agreed to a search of his vehicle.

Police found a .22-caliber revolver, 5 grams of suspected marijuana, 6 grams of suspected cocaine and 28 pills of Ecstasy. Maas and Murphy were charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. Maas was also booked on a charge of unlawful use of a weapon.

"We didn't recognize him until about 5 p.m. this afternoon," Trooper Tony Halsey told the Journal Star of Peoria on Saturday.

Halsey said he had no idea why Maas and Murphy, both residents of Lee's Summit, Mo., were in the area.

They were taken to the Tazewell County Jail in Illinois and will appear for a bond hearing Sunday before a county circuit court judge.

Maas was drafted from the University of Pittsburgh by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1984, and was the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year. He was a two-time All-Pro selection. He played with the Chiefs until 1992 and joined the Green Bay Packers the following year.

Maas joined Fox in 1996. From 1998-01, he served as studio anchor and game analyst for NFL games. Last season he reported games for the network.

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Dutabi84 · 07-09-2007, 09:47 AM

I hope he gets fired. Not necessarily because of this, but he has got to be the worst commentator I have heard in my life. The Viking/Panther game he did in September should have gotten him fired alone.

Dynomite · 07-09-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutabi84

I hope he gets fired. Not necessarily because of this, but he has got to be the worst commentator I have heard in my life. The Viking/Panther game he did in September should have gotten him fired alone.

Fox Sports probably will dismiss Bill Maas, but it will be because of his arrest on drug and weapons charges. If they need a replacement for Fox's NFL games, they could inquire about someone like Ray Buchannon, Glenn Parker, Dale Hallestrae, Eric Cramer or D'Marco Farr.

07-09-2007, 09:42 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Fox Sports Broadcaster Maas Arrested PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -- Former NFL player and Fox Sports broadcaster Bill Maas was charged with drug possession and weapons charges following a roadside safety check. The 45-year-old Maas and a passenger in his Hummer, Sarah J. Murphy, 27, were arrested late Friday by Illinois State Police. During the stop, police indicated Maas seemed nervous, and he agreed to a search of his vehicle. Police found a .22-caliber revolver, 5 grams of suspected marijuana, 6 grams of suspected cocaine and 28 pills of Ecstasy. Maas and Murphy were charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. Maas was also booked on a charge of unlawful use of a weapon. "We didn't recognize him until about 5 p.m. this afternoon," Trooper Tony Halsey told the Journal Star of Peoria on Saturday. Halsey said he had no idea why Maas and Murphy, both residents of Lee's Summit, Mo., were in the area. They were taken to the Tazewell County Jail in Illinois and will appear for a bond hearing Sunday before a county circuit court judge. Maas was drafted from the University of Pittsburgh by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1984, and was the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year. He was a two-time All-Pro selection. He played with the Chiefs until 1992 and joined the Green Bay Packers the following year. Maas joined Fox in 1996. From 1998-01, he served as studio anchor and game analyst for NFL games. Last season he reported games for the network. http://breakingnews.nypost.com/dynam...=ENTERTAINMENT
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07-09-2007, 09:47 AM	#2
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	I hope he gets fired. Not necessarily because of this, but he has got to be the worst commentator I have heard in my life. The Viking/Panther game he did in September should have gotten him fired alone.