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The Rocky Mountains aren't the only place to find some of the white stuff in Colorado; just check out former Broncos running back Travis Henry's trunk (zing!). From the Rocky Mountain News:
Former Denver Bronco running back Travis Henry has been arrested for trafficking multiple kilograms of cocaine, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration announced today.I've never been a cocaine dealer, but I have seen the movie Blow and can tell you that kilograms -- plural -- is a lot of nose candy. I can also tell you that "nose candy" and/or "white lady" are interchangeable drug jargon, also learned from various films. See, Hollywood has much to teach us.Henry and another man, James Mack, were arrested Tuesday after "as a result of a multi-kilogram cocaine transaction" in Centennial, Jeffrey D. Sweetin, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA's Rocky Mountain Division, said in a statement.
The two men are being held pending the filing of federal drug charges in U.S. District Court later today in Denver.
Also keep in mind that this would be the same Travis Henry who successfully appealed a failed marijuana test when he was still in the league last season. Now we know that the NFL was clearly just testing for the wrong drug.
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Don’t the Bengals need a 3rd RB?
by gohorns315 on Oct 1, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions
Fathering 8 kids all with different mothers, running himself out of the NFL, now trafficking cocaine. I think it’s safe to say that Travis Henry is a failure as a human being.
by mmcdan13 on Oct 1, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions
9 Children
9 Women
4 Years
Marijuana
Cocaine
The cocaine deals might be to afford child support. That is the reason he had originally come back to the NFL, for the paycheck. Still, poor decisions are the story of this guys life. Pro Bowl (2002) to Prison Cell. It’s just sad all around; can’t say he didn’t bring it upon himself though.
by gohorns315 on Oct 1, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
Mike Shanahan and the rest of the Broncos are laughing there butts off!! What a waste of talent……..
by Bakudon2001 on Oct 1, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions
How is he going to feed his 28 kids from jail?
by iamsloopy on Oct 1, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions
they saved a spot right next to Maurice C if he so chooses…. no NFL to help you now….. pathetic
by ct0322 on Oct 1, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions
Mike Shanahan and the rest of the Broncos can’t be laughing too hard, they had him on the team even with all his problems. They just got rid of him before it escalated. If anything, the broncos look desparate for a win. Hell, they even took a chance on Clarrett.
by steelcrazy2 on Oct 1, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions
Some people just can’t help themselves and obviously can’t surround themselves with people that can. It’s a shame. Travis, Mike Brown is on the phone, he’s got a ticket to Cincinnatti for you, and could you stop and pick up some Alpo for Mike Vick?
by asgard8267 on Oct 1, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe he will ask the judge for his own set of testing to ensure that this was in fact cocaine and not baby powder found in his possession. S-T-U-P-I-D………………….
by Right_Sides_Only on Oct 1, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions
Sounds like we have ourselves another Bam Bam Morris (RB-Pittsburgh busted in Rockwall Co. Texas for same thing) on our hands.
I heard Bam Bam once stated that he made more money trafficing dope than playing pro-football. That must be a damn good business.
Travis Henry must have been "testing" the waters before completely giving up his NFL career.
by slim.sweetness on Oct 1, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions
What a damned fool. And he procreated multiple times to boot? That’s great.
by jaek on Oct 1, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions
Paying for all his kids and their babies momma’s isn’t cheap.
by trury on Oct 1, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions
I think Timmy Smith has room for him in his cell.
by ScarfoINC on Oct 1, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions
Real smart, Travis…………..as a Bills fan, I am glad Buffalo got rid of him, even if it was for McGahee (that A-hole) at the time.
by charlie6017 on Oct 1, 2008 5:25 PM EDT reply actions
Always be a home for you in Cincinatti or Dallas. Nice example for your numerous kids!
by garryowen on Oct 1, 2008 5:38 PM EDT reply actions
How come losers like this always have a ton of kids to follow in their footsteps?
by Joker1b on Oct 1, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply actions
just another classic example of what you do in the dark definatly manifest it’s self in the light!
by imani99 on Oct 1, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions
Now that explains why Mike Brown would settle for a dud like Benson and The Rooneys rely on a criminal they’re more familiar with like Najeh Davenport. Too bad the Browns already have their own convicted cocaine trafficking felon RB in Jamal Lewis.
by mariosoto on Oct 1, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions
"Shame on a brother when he’s dealin…"
by L'etat, c'est moi on Oct 1, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
His kids will be so proud of their "daddy" one day…
What’s the over/under on the number of his kids that will get drafted in the the NFL 20 years from now?
How about the over/under for the number of his kids that will be in prison before they are 30?
by buffaloranger on Oct 1, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
What an idiot. All the talent and no brain
by henrythehat on Oct 2, 2008 7:00 PM EDT reply actions
What an idiot. All the talent and no brain
by henrythehat on Oct 2, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions
You have got to be kidding me! Could the league be employing (or be past employers of) anymore cons or ex-cons than they already are? And Travis Henry was good – apparently at several things – fathering 37 and a 1/2 kids (that he knows about), trafficking Cocaine, etc… And, oh yeah, he was a skilled, athletic Running Back, emphasis on was - what a shame – and those poor kids are probably getting screwed the most – ridiculous.
by buildsafire on Oct 7, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
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