Cedric Benson Should Have Had Ricky Williams On The Boat

The latest person to come out and criticize Cedric Benson for whatever happened on Lake Travis is Hall of Fame running back, and fellow Texas Grad, Earl Campbell. Speaking at a private golf event in Texas yesterday, Campbell said that Benson should take more responsibility for his actions and decisions.

"I think at some point you have to stand up and take responsibility and realize that you not only represent Cedric Benson and the Chicago Bears and your family," Campbell told the newspaper. "It's bigger than that. You represent the university family. You as a man should have some pride in what you do."

Yeah, who cares if you embarrass your family, but you can't embarrass your old school! Dear Lord, the scandal! More important than anything Campbell said, were the words of another former Texas running back who was also present at the same golf event: Ricky Williams.

Had Ricky been there, things would have been a lot different.

"I think if I had come down, things might have worked out a little bit differently," Williams said. "I find I have a calming influence on people I'm around. As a high-level athlete, it's just something that's ingrained in me. I always think that if I'm there, things would be different. I can't say how."

Yes, Ricky, you do have a very calming influence on the people around you, but it's got nothing to do with being a "high-level" athlete. No, it's that pound of weed and four-foot bong you take with you everywhere you go.