Charlie Langton: Get Real- Suh's Anger Extends To Light Poles, Fountains, And Trees!

The Lions' Ndamukong Suh did not appear to be entirely truthful about his recent car incident, and his words and actions lead me think that a proper sentence should include anger management and driving school.

First, truth counts. Suh said he drove around a parked taxi and lost of his control of his 1970 Chevy hot rod. This contradicts two independent witness statements that said he "was driving too fast and reckless" and that he "floored it looking like he was showing off."

At least one of two passengers stated that Suh was driving too fast. Nobody but Suh saw the taxi. Still further, pictures of his car show a very significant impact which makes sense if you hit a light pole, a water fountain, and a tree! Assuming the above to be true, Suh would be given a ticket of reckless driving in just about state in the country. Simply put, the law doesn't allow one to hit trees.

Next, what's even more troubling is that Suh failed to tell a 911 operator that his two passengers were hurt and needed medical attention. It's been reported that one of his passengers suffered a laceration to the forehead, five stitches, a busted lip, and a torn shoulder muscle.

That passenger did end up going to the hospital and did receive treatment. Maybe injuries like that are not considered that serious for a professional football player but they don't sound minor for a normal person.

Finally, it bothers me that the passengers want to keep their names secret and at least one passenger "feared for her safety."  It appears Suh was not drinking based on the 911 call. That's good, although not much good comes at 1:15 a.m. with a hot rod and two women -- one of whom is married and not your wife.

At the very least, the police should ask a few questions as to why she's afraid of Suh. Besides being an angry football player, it appears that Mr. Suh is an angry driver. Both can be cured and at least a reckless driving ticket would handle the driving issue.

Nobody would be treated the way Suh was treated. He got off and she shouldn't have. If he needs help, let's get him some help but don't give him a pass when serious violations of the law appear to exist. I sense some hospitality was dished out by the police department in Portland, Ndamukong Suh's hometown. Or do the police there really have no use for a light pole, fountain, and tree?