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JetFuel · 01-10-2013, 04:03 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers waived running back Chris Rainey on Thursday after he was arrested in Gainesville, Fla., and charged with one count of simple battery after an altercation with a woman over a cellphone earlier in the day.

"Under the circumstances and due to this conduct, Chris will no longer be a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers," Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said.

According to a release from the Gainesville police department, officers were called at 8:26 a.m. to an apartment complex on SW 42nd Place regarding an argument between a man and a woman that had turned physical. Witnesses said Rainey and the female accuser were arguing over Rainey's cellphone and Rainey pulled the woman out of a vehicle that belonged to his roommate and then slapped her in the face with an open hand.

Rainey and the woman fell to the ground, and then Rainey chased the woman and grabbed her bag to retrieve his cellphone, the release said. The two fell again. The release said neither Rainey nor the woman suffered visible injuries.

Police charged Rainey, a former standout at the University of Florida, with simple battery (dating violence), a first-degree misdemeanor, and he was booked into the Alachua County Jail.

Pittsburgh selected Rainey in the fifth round of the 2012 draft. He ran for 102 yards and two touchdowns, caught 14 passes for 60 yards, and averaged 26.5 yards on 39 kickoff returns in his first season with the Steelers. A call to a Steelers spokesman seeking comment was not immediately returned.

It is not the first domestic violence arrest for Rainey, who just finished his rookie year with the Steelers. He was arrested Sept. 14, 2010, while at the University of Florida after sending a threatening text message to his on-again, off-again girlfriend that read: "Time to Die B----- u and ur???" Rainey was charged with felony aggravated stalking.

Then-coach Urban Meyer immediately dismissed Rainey from the team.

Thirteen days after his arrest, Rainey pled to a misdemeanor stalking charge and received deferred prosecution. He was ordered to pay $50 for the cost of prosecution, undergo evaluation and counseling for anger management/domestic violence issues, and either donate $100 to a domestic violence shelter or perform 10 hours of community service.

The charges were to be dropped if Rainey met those requirements and stayed out of trouble for six months. Spencer Mann, a spokesman for the state attorney's offense in Gainesville, said Rainey completed the agreement and the case was closed.

Rainey eventually rejoined the football team on Oct. 10, 2012. He finished his career at Florida ninth on the school's all-time rushing list (2,464 yards).

Ron Swanson · 01-10-2013, 04:09 PM

irrelevant

Jungle Shift Jet · 01-10-2013, 04:10 PM

Sign That Beast

Carlton · 01-10-2013, 04:12 PM

Get it done Tanny.

piney · 01-10-2013, 04:32 PM

Good to see the Steelers take a moral stand with players that display this kind of conduct....

....as long as they aren't a starter

Apache 51 · 01-10-2013, 04:33 PM

We need criminals on D, lb's.

Beerfish · 01-10-2013, 04:40 PM

We should have traded for him for a 5th and then signed him to a big money long term deal.

Dreamers · 01-10-2013, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by piney

Good to see the Steelers take a moral stand with players that display this kind of conduct....

....as long as they aren't a starter

He may have very well been their planned starter this year. 2nd year back Redman looked like a dud and Mandi and Dwyer are FAs.

thegoldengod · 01-10-2013, 04:47 PM

time to die -Chris Rainey

Vinny Testaverde's Niece · 01-10-2013, 05:34 PM

$100? Is that a sick joke?

Dreamers · 01-10-2013, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny Testaverde's Niece

$100? Is that a sick joke?

Have you ever watch night court? Wasn't it always 50 Fine and Time Served

McGinley · 01-10-2013, 05:45 PM

Sign this Ultimate Fighting Champion!

JB1089 · 01-10-2013, 05:49 PM

Sounds like he's a real POS, but I'd still take him on this team. Big play ability.

ASG0531 · 01-10-2013, 06:01 PM

Pats grabbed the right Florida speedster, even if he's on IR.

01-10-2013, 04:03 PM	#1
JetFuel All League Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,872	Steelers waive RB Chris Rainey The Pittsburgh Steelers waived running back Chris Rainey on Thursday after he was arrested in Gainesville, Fla., and charged with one count of simple battery after an altercation with a woman over a cellphone earlier in the day. "Under the circumstances and due to this conduct, Chris will no longer be a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers," Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said. According to a release from the Gainesville police department, officers were called at 8:26 a.m. to an apartment complex on SW 42nd Place regarding an argument between a man and a woman that had turned physical. Witnesses said Rainey and the female accuser were arguing over Rainey's cellphone and Rainey pulled the woman out of a vehicle that belonged to his roommate and then slapped her in the face with an open hand. Rainey and the woman fell to the ground, and then Rainey chased the woman and grabbed her bag to retrieve his cellphone, the release said. The two fell again. The release said neither Rainey nor the woman suffered visible injuries. Police charged Rainey, a former standout at the University of Florida, with simple battery (dating violence), a first-degree misdemeanor, and he was booked into the Alachua County Jail. Pittsburgh selected Rainey in the fifth round of the 2012 draft. He ran for 102 yards and two touchdowns, caught 14 passes for 60 yards, and averaged 26.5 yards on 39 kickoff returns in his first season with the Steelers. A call to a Steelers spokesman seeking comment was not immediately returned. It is not the first domestic violence arrest for Rainey, who just finished his rookie year with the Steelers. He was arrested Sept. 14, 2010, while at the University of Florida after sending a threatening text message to his on-again, off-again girlfriend that read: "Time to Die B----- u and ur???" Rainey was charged with felony aggravated stalking. Then-coach Urban Meyer immediately dismissed Rainey from the team. Thirteen days after his arrest, Rainey pled to a misdemeanor stalking charge and received deferred prosecution. He was ordered to pay $50 for the cost of prosecution, undergo evaluation and counseling for anger management/domestic violence issues, and either donate $100 to a domestic violence shelter or perform 10 hours of community service. The charges were to be dropped if Rainey met those requirements and stayed out of trouble for six months. Spencer Mann, a spokesman for the state attorney's offense in Gainesville, said Rainey completed the agreement and the case was closed. Rainey eventually rejoined the football team on Oct. 10, 2012. He finished his career at Florida ninth on the school's all-time rushing list (2,464 yards).

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Ron Swanson Rookie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 741	irrelevant

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Jungle Shift Jet Occasionally stoops to uploading hotties pix to boost his postcount All Pro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alive with a superior intellect in an erudite world of fine tastes that you will never, EVER acquire Posts: 5,043	Sign That Beast

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Carlton Teh jobless idle spawn of wealth guy. All Pro Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,379	Get it done Tanny.

01-10-2013, 04:32 PM	#5
piney hip deep in dirty diapers All League Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,618	Good to see the Steelers take a moral stand with players that display this kind of conduct.... ....as long as they aren't a starter

01-10-2013, 04:33 PM	#6
Apache 51 Let's Kill them all......... Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2009 Location: In Morris Co.,N.J.,at the right end of a Browning 12 gauge Posts: 12,642	We need criminals on D, lb's.

01-10-2013, 04:40 PM	#7
Beerfish Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 19,083	We should have traded for him for a 5th and then signed him to a big money long term deal.

01-10-2013, 04:47 PM	#9
thegoldengod Waterboy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DC Posts: 70	time to die -Chris Rainey

01-10-2013, 05:34 PM	#10
Vinny Testaverde's Niece Post Count Not Affected By Demise of Hotties Forum All League Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 4,177	$100? Is that a sick joke?

01-10-2013, 05:45 PM	#12
McGinley We Know Geno All Pro Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 7,476	Sign this Ultimate Fighting Champion!

01-10-2013, 05:49 PM	#13
JB1089 Now is the time... All Pro Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5,711	Sounds like he's a real POS, but I'd still take him on this team. Big play ability.

01-10-2013, 06:01 PM	#14
ASG0531 Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,723	Pats grabbed the right Florida speedster, even if he's on IR.