JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 21 A videotape revealed that Jacksonville Jaguars lineman Khalif Barnes verbally assaulted officers last year while being arrested on drunken driving charges.The Jacksonville (Fla.) Times-Union said that the videotape shows the offensive tackle being verbally abuse the police during his arrest last November, alleging that they were racist and that the Florida city was a "hick town." "This is unbelievable, man, unbelievable being a pro athlete in Jacksonville. I can't wait to get out of here. Can't wait," the 24-year-old said on the tape. "Especially if you are black." "Of all the places in the -- world that I came to this -- hick town," he added later. "They -- hate us here." Barnes' attorney, who has contested the arrest by alleging police had no probable cause, told the Times-Union that his client regretted saying such things during the stressful situation."Khalif has never been arrested before. Because he was upset, he said some things he wishes he hadn't said," attorney David Barksdale told the Times-Union. "Without question, Khalif loves Jacksonville, is excited about the upcoming season and hopes to finish his career as a Jaguar." Copyright 2007 by UPI
