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  • Jaguars Player Tries to Use Gum as Currency

    Jaguars Player Tries to Use Gum as Currency

    Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Dwayne Gratz was arrested early Sunday morning after attempting to “purchase” several items at a grocery store at the Ocean Reef Suits in Miami Beach, Florida. Gratz was out of cash at the time, and decided to attempt to use bubble gum as legal tender.

    According to a Miami Beach Police Department report, a seemingly besotted Gratz became agitated after a store employee refused to accept his gum as currency. Other patrons were startled, and began to exit the establishment, which prompted the clerk to contact the authorities. At this point, Gratz refused to leave the store.

    The two officers who arrived on the scene reported that Gratz had bloodshot eyes, and smelled of alcohol. The 2013 third-round draft pick refused to vacate the premises, after being given multiple opportunities, and bluntly told police, “No. I’m not leaving.”

    Gratz was then arrested at 5:53 a.m., and charged with disorderly intoxication and trespassing, which are both misdemeanors. The Connecticut alum spent the night in a Miami-Dade county jail, and was released Monday after posting a $1,000 bail.

    Gratz grabs an interception vs. the Miami Dolphins during the 2013 preseason:

    Gratz must know by now that one cannot pay for goods and services with Big League Chew:

    Jaguars coach Gus Bradley commented that any punishments Gratz might be dealt for his gum-bartering concepts would be handled internally.

    “He (Gratz) had an unfortunate situation over the weekend. It’s not good, what took place, but it is a matter that we have to investigate even more. … I want to talk to him and then we’ll handle it within,” Bradley remarked.

    Headed to Miami to move that gum:

    Gratz has logged a team-high five pass breakups, so far this season.

  • Wrigley Pulls Gum Due To FDA Investigation

    Wrigley has announced they will be pulling their Alert gum off the shelves pending an investigation by the FDA on what the effects of caffeine are on children.

    “After discussions with the FDA, we have a greater appreciation for its concern about the proliferation of caffeine in the nation’s food supply,” Wrigley President Casey Keller said. “There is a need for changes in the regulatory framework to better guide the consumers and the industry about the appropriate level and use of caffeinated products.”

    In a world where everyone is constantly moving, food and beverage companies have hit it big with products featuring extra caffeine. Many soda makers have introduced “energy” drinks, and super-caffeinated shots like 5 Hour Energy claim to give the consumer a boost when they’ve hit the 3:00 slump. But it’s also a time when parents are concerned about the effects of extra caffeine and sugar on their children, and the Food and Drug Administration says they want to look further into it before they can give their stamp of approval.

    Though the gum has always been marketed with similar energy products rather than with candy, the company says they will comply with any regulations set forth. Each stick of gum contains around 40 milligrams of caffeine, which is the equivalent of half a cup of coffee.