Photo of Michael Phelps smoking weed from a pipe

[ScarHeel]

http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/swimming/news/story?id=3876804&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Phelps: Photo with marijuana pipe real

"I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment," Phelps said in the statement released by one of his agents. "I'm 23 years old and despite the successes I've had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again."

 

News of the World said the picture was taken during a November house party while Phelps was visiting the University of South Carolina. During that trip, he attended one of the school's football games and received a big ovation when introduced to the crowd.

[bigblueinsanity]

Bad move, but he said he was sorry.

[PutMeInCoach]

Dang.. He's human.

[shamrock fan]

Wow. Cameras really are everywhere these days. It's kind of sad, actually.

[iKoniK]

Dang.. He's human.

 

That's not gonna help him hold his breath under water any longer...

[HammerTime]

Your only as smart as the company around you.

[STRIKE3]

Extremely bad decision on his part and he can use this, to teach other youngsters not to follow this path. He can swim out of this one, if he handles himself correctly.

 

Makes you wonder who the photographer was and his highest bidder price.

[AverageJoesGym]

He's 23. He may be the most decorated Olympian ever but he's still just a kid. I'd probably be more worried about him if he didn't do something silly at his age. I tend to think that he'll turn out okay.

[Original Rookie]

Probably someone in the room with a camera phone.

[HammerTime]

Probably someone in the room with a camera phone.

 

Yep one of his "buddies" got rich on him.

[00Rocket28]

While its unfortunate that his public image is taking a hit, but I don't think it's a big deal really

[PureFan]

That's not gonna help him hold his breath under water any longer...

 

:laugh:

[NkuRoyal31]

Phelps has had run ins before, DUI when he was 19 and now this but like mentioned above, everyone is human. I dont think this in anyway tarnishs his accomplishment or brings him down. Everyone in their lifetime has done something they probably shouldnt have and they knew it. Give the guy a break and move on espically if this is all they have against him. He's the best swimmer and represented this nation proudly.

[FullCount]

How would everyone feel about this if Phelps was Kobe, Lebron, or any other star from a major sport??? Those guys would be crucified. Don't go so easy on Mr. Phelps. Other countries might go as far and strip the medals from their olympic athletes.

[75center]

That may have been a 10 million dollar bong hit.