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Just a few hours after the Titans plucked Moss off waivers ... Arrested Development (they're still together and recording) and their leader Speech celebrated with a ditty set to their hit, "Tennessee."

What's up Randy Moss? Arrested Development welcomes you to Tennessee where "we are still thirsty" for a Super Bowl win. No Brady, no Favre, no problem ... if there are any we know you Vince Young & CJ can solve them. Take Tennessee to the Super Bowl Land! Go Titans!

Hey, it's the thought that counts. Plus, did Prince write anything for Randy when he got to Minnesota?

The report says when police entered the surfer's hotel room at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Texas they discovered Irons' body on the bed "laying on his back with the sheet pulled up to his neck. The bed covers and pillows were neatly set and nothing appeared out of the ordinary."

According to the report, police found bottles of alprazolam (the generic version of Xanax) and zolpidem (the generic version of Ambien) on the tables near the bed.

The Star Advertiser claimed in a previous report that investigators discovered methadone inside a zolpidem bottle -- but there was no mention of methadone in the police report.

A crime scene investigation was conducted -- and a report on the investigator's findings are forthcoming.

In a statement, released today, Slater says, "I feel blessed that we worked through the differences we had and I was able to learn what I'm made of because of Andy."

Slater continues ... "He was the most intense competitor I've ever known and one of the most sensitive people. He had so much life left in him and it hurts to think about."

Check out the full statement after the jump ...

According to the Association of Surfing Professionals, Irons' friends Roy Powers and Dusty Payne led the paddle out -- followed by fellow ASP World Tour surfers, friends, industry representatives
and fans who carried bouquets of flowers.

It's adorable ... Roddy and his son Colt Toombs bonded outside the L.A. Improv last night -- RRP is a comedian now, if you haven't heard -- and the former wrestler really rubbed in the schmaltz, telling us, Colt is "beautiful."

According to Hawaii's Star Advertiser newspaper -- the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office claims the methadone was found inside a container of a prescription drug called zolpidem (sleep aid) ... which was on Andy's nightstand inside the hotel room.

An investigator with the Tarrant County M.E. tells TMZ they did not release any information about methadone to the Star Advertiser -- but we spoke to the reporter, who tells us someone at the M.E.'s office volunteered the info to him when he called. The reporter did not specify who he spoke to at the M.E.'s office.

As we previously reported, the 32-year-old surfing champ -- considered by many to be one of the best in the world -- was found dead yesterday at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dallas.

TMZ spoke with former Marshall University head coach Bob Pruett -- who led Randy and The Herd to a conference championship back in 1997 ... and dude tells us the Randy he knows was "always a role model."

In case you've been in a cave this week -- Moss was the victim of a surprise cut by the Minnesota Vikings ... and since his release, Moss has been getting killed in the press for allegedly creating drama in the locker rooms of both the Vikes and the New England Patriots.

But Coach Pruett -- who says he still talks frequently with Randy -- tells us. "[Moss] definitely wears his emotions on his sleeve" ... but insists "He's just a competitive athlete who wants to win ... he's always been a team guy."

Pruett did have one interesting criticism about the Vikings -- saying, "It seems like the people at Minnesota are having problems with players other than [Randy]."

The 32-year-old was found by a hotel employee around 10:00 this morning.

According to reports, Irons had planned to travel back to his home in Hawaii -- but fell ill and that's why he booked his room in Dallas.

The local medical examiner tells us an official cause of death has not been determined.

The Irons family has released a statement saying, "[Andy] had reportedly been battling with dengue fever, a viral disease."

See also

• 'Sopranos' Actress Dies at 46
• Tom Bosley -- Dead at 83
• Report: Methadone Found in Andy Irons' Hotel Room

Maloof -- owner of the Palms Casino Resort and co-owner of the Sacramento Kings -- is now officially charged with DUI, speeding, improper turn, driving without a valid license, and operating a vehicle without security.

Back on October 9, Maloof was doing 72 in a 45 MPH zone -- and lost control while making a left turn ... according to the police report.

TMZ has learned Bonds was pulled over in his Silver Lexus last night around 10:00 PM -- and cited for talking on his cell phone while driving ... a violation that will set him back roughly $125.

During the show, Pee-Wee got into it with another wrestler -- after a pretty intense round of "I know you are, but what am I?"

Ultimately, Big Show came out and kicked some ass ... after Pee-Wee told the crowd they were "cousins."

U of Iowa Asst. Sports Information Director Steve Roe tells TMZ ... the NCAA has ruled that the school's explanation -- that the meeting was purely a coincidence -- was "sufficient" and no further action will be taken against the school or the recruits.

According to Orange County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to a call about a traffic collision late Friday night involving a possible drunk driver -- but when they showed up, we're told, the driver motored it away from the scene.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... officers chased the driver down and cornered him on a dead end street -- the driver panicked, pulled a U-turn, and gunned it in the cops' direction ... at which point, we're told, sheriff's deputies drew their weapons and shot at the truck.

We're told the driver -- who turned out to be an unidentified minor -- wasn't hit ... and gave up immediately after the deputies shot their weapons.

We're told 20-year-old Sheckler -- who owns the truck -- reported the car stolen soon after the incident, claiming he had left the keys in the ignition. Sheriffs are investigating whether the driver has a connection to Ryan.

Calls to Sheckler haven't been returned.

Sources connected with production tell us Pilar was incredibly protective of the crappers in her 109 acre, 10 bedroom, 13 bathroom estate in North Texas ... and directed the crew to her pool house.

We're told Pilar was the only "wife" who had bathroom issues -- the other castmates gave the crew an all-access potty pass when they shot scenes in their homes.

Pilar also had issues with her co-stars -- we're told since the show wrapped, she's stopped talking to the other women. But sources close to Pilar say its "completely false."

The guy behind the website quakeprediction.com claims a 5.0 - 5.5 quake will almost certainly hit San Fran this Thursday, November 4 -- the day Game 7 would be played (if necessary) between the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park.

Keep in mind, this is the same quack quake "expert" who whipped L.A. into a frenzy earlier this year with predictions of the Big One. Also ... he predicted a 5.0 would hit L.A. yesterday (no shaking to speak of). Also ... the United States Geological Survey calls his site a hoax. You get the picture.

According to a report in the Des Moines Register, the University of Iowa has admitted recruiting violations tied to recruits meeting with Ashton and wife Demi Moore during an Iowa football game last month. The alleged infractions also involve the players meeting with former Iowa basketball players.

The paper says NCAA rules prohibit potential high school recruits from interacting with "individuals considered to represent a university's athletic interests." Kutcher attended the University of Iowa briefly and frequently attends games.

The report doesn't mention the players by name -- but two recruits, Marcus Paige and Josh Oglesby were quoted in published reports as having met Kutcher and Moore. Paige (above, bottom left) tweeted the above photo.