Driving While Black.......or  Driving Under the Influence?

From our friends at TMZ.com:

Hines Ward Busted for DUI

Ward was popped in Dekalb County, GA and held on $1,000 bond. He posted shortly thereafter and was released.

Story developing ...

Update.....

Hines Ward -- I Didn't Drive Drunk!

Hines Ward is sorry he got popped for DUI early this morning ... but he says when all the facts come out, they'll show he didn't drive while drunk.


Ward's manager, Andrew Ree, tells TMZ, "He cooperated fully with the police and truthfully answered all of their questions. We are currently in the process of ascertaining all the facts. From our preliminary investigation we can tell you that we are confident that the facts will show that Hines was NOT impaired by alcohol while driving.

He went on to say, "However, Hines is deeply saddened by this incident and apologizes to his fans and the Steelers organization for this distraction."