Jeff Reed Will Not Tolerate Empty Paper Towel Machines

Jeff Reed is Wooderson. He's the guy who graduates from high school but never leaves, cruising around in his '70 Chevelle Super Sport perpetually on the lookout for keggers and girls. It's quite the existence.

But instead of Reed's life playing out in a small Texas town, he's in Pittsburgh, in the role of the Steelers' enigmatic kicker. Or, if it's early Saturday morning, New Alexandria, PA, in the role of disgruntled gas station patron. (Thankfully, there were no incriminating cell phone photos.)

...Reed was cited with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after throwing a tantrum over an empty paper towel machine at a Westmoreland County convenience store.

Reed, 29, went in to the men's restroom at Sheetz on U.S. Route 22 in New Alexandria borough shortly before 3 a.m. After discovering that the paper towel dispenser in the bathroom was empty, Reed started loudly banging from inside the bathroom, state police said. He damaged the towel dispenser.

When Reed left the bathroom, he spoke to a Sheetz employee using loud and profane language. He continued to use profane language outside the store, police said.

Hey, the guy wants to wash his hands in a convenience store bathroom. Is that asking too much?

There's still the issue of what Reed was doing in New Alexandria, a town of roughly 600 people some 30 miles east of Pittsburgh. My theory (brought to my attention by Gretz): he was looking into an investment opportunity in the area*. Because, really, if anybody should be running a drive-thru strip club, it's Skippy.

* Complete fabrication -- but totally believable if true.

Super Bowl XLIII

Ben Gets Stopped Short: Pittsburgh takes the opening kickoff and drives deep into Arizona territory. On a third-and-goal, Ben Roethlisberger appears to score a touchdown but, after a Cardinals challenge, the play is overturned. The Steelers wind up with a field goal and a 3-0 lead.

Mark J. Terrill, AP

Gary Russell Finds the End Zone: Russell bumps the Pittsburgh lead to 10-0 early in the second quarter, plunging in from one yard out.

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Cards Strike Back: Arizona quickly answers Russell's TD run, driving 83 yards in nine plays and capping that drive off with a Kurt Warner-to-Ben Patrick one-yard touchdown pass.

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Harrison's Record-Breaking Interception: With Arizona setting up to take the lead before halftime. James Harrison swings the momentum back in Pittsburgh's favor. He intercepts a Kurt Warner pass and rumbles 100 yards for a touchdown on the longest play in Super Bowl history.

John Bazemore, AP

A Well-Deserved Rest: After outrunning the entire Arizona team, James Harrison sprawls out exhausted in the end zone, where he requires treatment from Pittsburgh's trainers before heading into the locker room with a 17-7 lead.

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Padding the Lead: Steelers kicker Jeff Reed accounts for the only points of the third quarter with a short field goal that gave Pittsburgh a 20-7 lead.

John Bazemore, AP

Fitz's First Score: Larry Fitzgerald finds no room to maneuver for three quarters, but Arizona's superstar gets on track early in the third. His leaping touchdown grab pulls Arizona within six with less than eight minutes left.

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Arizona's Defense Makes a Play: The collective collar of Steeler Nation tightens even further with 2:58 to play, as a holding call on Pittsburgh results in a safety, making the score 20-16 and giving the Cards the ball back.

Hans Deryk, Reuters

Larry Gets Loose Again: Arizona storms into a stunning lead late in the fourth quarter, with Larry Fitzgerald catching a pass over the middle and going 64 yards to pay dirt.

Al Bello, Getty Images

Santonio Saves the Day: Trailing for the first time all game, Pittsburgh drives the length of the field in the final moments. Ben Roethlisberger caps the heroic march with an incredible TD pass to Santonio Holmes, who keeps his feet inbounds, and locks up the MVP.

Brian Snyder, Reuters

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 7)

2-14-2009 @ 6:59PM

t said...

I'm a diehard Steeler fan and have been for years, but let me be the first to say that Jeff "Skippy" Reed needs to quit drinking ASAP. He's got a history of alcohol-related stupidity. The team should send him to rehab.

There's no excuse for this kind of idiocy from anybody. Especially someone of his age and success-level.

2-15-2009 @ 9:06AM

keithsteeler said...

steeler teamates need to step in, they are such a distinquished organization. its always the guy who roles with the tuff guys but isnt tuff that runs around spreading their wings. Jeff do the greatest family owned and operated franchise a favor, try o'dools.

2-15-2009 @ 10:41AM

Bill said...

Diehard Steeler fan? LOL! You guys have really been coming out of the woodwork the last few weeks. I've never seen a team with so many bandwagon fans that say their diehards, it's really funny. You should stick with a team whether they win or not.

2-16-2009 @ 9:27PM

Joy said...

I hear the gas station is right next to "nudie bars"...LOl NO kidding.

2-14-2009 @ 8:00PM

tveklund said...

He needs to go see the people suffering from alcohol to see where he is headed.If that does not work,he needs to co-council alcoholics!Being a pro-athlete brings certain responsibilities and he should accept that and grow into it!
Coach

2-14-2009 @ 8:37PM

Steeler fan!! said...

I saw the line for the story and thought"dont be Jeff Reed, dont be Jeff Reed" its pretty bad when he's that predictable. Good thing he's a good kicker because he's an idiot!

2-14-2009 @ 11:00PM

phins2dright said...

In the words of Peyton Manning when describing Mike Vanderjagt a few years ago, "Idiot kicker". Reed is an embarrassment to the University of North Carolina. He acts more like an N.C. State alum.

2-14-2009 @ 9:56PM

jrd0404 said...

Jeff Reed needs to smoke a fat one and chill for a bit

2-15-2009 @ 9:11AM

i agree, dont smoke pot or drink but if you need to use something to relieve stress and adding alcohol makes you an instant dueche then contemplate puffing the herb, maybe then he would of bitched they were out of twinkies lol

2-14-2009 @ 9:59PM

oh yeah...GO STEELERS!

2-14-2009 @ 10:14PM

PRINCESS KIM said...

dude your just a kicker!!!not a quaterbacck, or a defensive end, and kicker??!!!! and your having a fit over paper towels??? again maybe you forgot and thought that the position you hold on the team warranted that kind of behavior, you are a kicker>

2-14-2009 @ 10:35PM

kev555333 said...

he looks like he is one crack anyway with that hair do... What does he expect from a sheets gas station anyway lol.. what an idiot.. i guess he thinks he can do whatever he wants since he won the superbowl

2-14-2009 @ 10:40PM

Dave said...

He probably got mad because there were no grocery bags in the john not paper towels... We all know how the Pittsburgh people are...

2-15-2009 @ 9:36AM

Wanda said...

You must be a sore loser Cardinals fan...

2-15-2009 @ 4:32PM

radbeerd said...

wtf don't mess with us sixburghers!

2-14-2009 @ 10:52PM

marob95 said...

At least he doesn't cheat like Belichick........

2-14-2009 @ 11:24PM

gregorydarson said...

Just anothwer dumb ignorant Jock! Just another THUG, right?

2-15-2009 @ 12:31AM

Harpie said...

Man, pair that ugly sucker up with Amy Winehouse......

2-15-2009 @ 3:14AM

Bob said...

It' a good thing he has to wear a helmet during games, or they'd be making fun of him ON the field as well as off of it--what movie star hair-dresser does he go to?