Andy Moeller (OT)

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Just got hit with a DUI...

Sad to see but from what I can remember hearing this was not an isolated incident while he was in A2.

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twohooks

September 21st, 2010 at 9:37 AM ^

Ive come to the realization a long time ago that many of these guys are flawed and are not role models for kids/young adults alike. Admittedly and regretfully in my past I have driven under the influence but never got caught. Instead of hiding behind the cloak of never being caught by the written law and lecturing someone from afar seems a little pretentious for me to be making a claim. I understand that public accountability in both cases could shape them into better men. A (somewhat) anonymous finger wagging on any blog for any wrongdoing is not going to correct the core problem, if this were my son or daughter I would definitely be more involved and would certainly be my business.

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JClay

September 20th, 2010 at 11:23 PM ^

That family seems to have a problem with alcohol, unfortunately. I wish him and his all the best, and hope it's a "teachable moment," to steal a terrible cliche.

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Plegerize

September 20th, 2010 at 11:48 PM ^

Terrible thing to happen. I knew both Moeller kids in high school, played with both on the football team, and they are an outstanding family. Those kids were well disciplined, not to mention great people. My condolences are with that family.

That said, it's unfortunate this had to occur. I hope coach learns from his mistakes and tries to start leading by example. It's a sad stigma to be associated with.

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uminks

September 21st, 2010 at 12:30 AM ^

I admit, I probably was over the limit a few times when I was younger and it was a dumb thing to do.  I've matured in my late 20s and always use a DD if I go out to party or I just  party at home. Though when you're 47 you don't feel like partying as much as a 20 something!  I hope Andy can mature and stop driving after drinking! If he has an alcohol addiction problem, then I hope he seeks out treatment for his disease.

. I remember he was a great MLB/ILB when I went to school there!

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Wolverine318

September 21st, 2010 at 7:08 AM ^

i have no sympathy. i have a family member with a DUI. Since this is his third, then his ass needs to be in jail with court ordered rehab. If you want to see the effects of DUI's on the general public then you should visit a local traumatic brain injury center. 

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Blazefire

September 21st, 2010 at 7:37 AM ^

If I have a drink while out to dinner, it's one, and I order it to arrive before dinner ever shows up. Then I always finish the meal with coffee and make sure to take my sweet time.

If I go to the bar to watch a game, I make sure I've finished my last drink before halftime starts, and I have a bready, absorbing snack.

If I think I can even feel a hint of anything, MAYBE, I go for a half hour walk before I get to my car.

If I'm drinking at home, I simply will not go out that night.

In other words, If I've had any alcohol, I either do not drive, or give myself a full two hours and food to digest it and let it pass, at the very least. If there is ANY doubt, I don't drive until there is no doubt.

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MGlobules

September 21st, 2010 at 9:40 AM ^

for the first time.

Odd, but some problems never really seem to implicate YOU. I've always felt angry at people with drinking problems who drive drunk--had an old girlfriend lose her husband that way--but just never thought much about the impairment everyone suffers if they've been drinking. The fact that I may only drink once ever couple of weeks could make me a bigger danger. I just cut and pasted his post and am going to try to internalize it fully. 

 

[originally written as a direct reply to him, but had already posted in new window]

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