With so many tragic stories of athletes driving while intoxicated in recent years, a tale of one who took a cab after being out all night should be applauded. Of course, Brandon Marshall was involved, so it did not end without incident.

Two weeks ago, after attending a party for Karlos Dansby, Marshall climbed in a taxi in the early morning hours and thought he was heading home. He fell asleep in the cab. When he awoke, he was at the Fort Lauderdale Airport, and asked to pay $142.

At that point, he did what any reasonable person would have done who, without any one to split the fare with, was presented with an exorbitant tab by a driver who probably drove around the block a few extra times–he told him he had to use the restroom before they headed to his house. Of course, Marshall then proceeded to loop around and exit to another cab.

The full incident report is here. The second driver turned Marshall into authorities, and he ultimately settled the tab for both drivers without incident. At least Marshall is showing signs of maturity. Using the “gotta go” trick is a step up the evolutionary ladder.

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