In an exclusive interview with Semi-Accurate Sports Report, Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee said his arrest Wednesday for a drunken swim in an Indianapolis canal was part of a two pronged plan.
"I was tired of hearing that punters and kickers aren't real football players or athletes," McAfee said. "I wanted to show the world that we are just like the other players. I'm not much on guns, steroids, or punching women, but I do love me some beer. Oh man, oh man, do I love beer! I also wanted to show kids that punters are athletes. After giving it a lot of thought for five or ten minutes, I decided to get hammered and swim in the canal. I figured the public drunkenness would show I'm like the other players and the swimming would maybe motivate some kids."
To his credit, McAfee's strong .15% blood-alcohol content and subsequent swim showed that punters can handle their liquor and still perform at an elite athletic level.
Whether or not McAfee's plan works in totality remains to be seen. Early indications are that at least one part of the plan is working. McAfee is the fourth Colt to be arrested on alcohol related charges this year. The other three players' names aren't important, because only their families and friends have heard of them. While most teammates appreciate McAfee's attempt to be a normal player, some do not think he did enough.
"Look, we're all human, we all make mistakes and we'd all like to take something back that we did," running back Joseph Addai said. "It's what you do afterward that makes the difference. I'm sure if Pat could go back in time he would have tried to fight the cops, gotten tased, or been naked. Just telling the cops that you're drunk and not doing nothing else? That's just weak and that's why punters aren't real football players."
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