Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson has been arrested for driving a boat while intoxicated and resisting arrest.

Benson was boating on the Lower Colorado River in Texas on Saturday evening and w
as stopped by the police.  According to reports, his behavior was so out-of-control that he had to be subdued with pepper spray.

Benson also did not cooperate with authorities by refusing to but on a required lifevest and refusing a breathalyzer.  He did fail a sobriety test designed specifically for boaters.

Benson denies that he was drunk and says the police 'roughed me up'.  He was released on bail on Sunday morning.