NittanyFan

June 22nd, 2015 at 10:15 PM ^

they clearly improved from Year 1 to Year 2 --- actually won a B1G game and were competitive in a few others.  They weren't competitive at all in conference play in 2013.

It's probably a bit premature to write Hazell off as a "shitty coach" just yet.  Let's see 2015 as a data point first.

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dRich

June 22nd, 2015 at 9:59 PM ^

Why people get behind the wheel after drinking. There is so much more to lose than to gain from the situation. Possible gains: you make it home SAFE. Possible Losses: Your life, someone else's life, your license, your money, your time... Coming from s family with long history of alcoholism I still can't wrap my head around this. I hope we can chalk this up to this kid being irresponsible college kid and he gets the help and guidance he needs to not have this problem surface again.

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dRich

June 22nd, 2015 at 10:26 PM ^

Young dumb and full of cum. But the lack of public transportation king of gets me... I live in Metamora Mi and can get a taxi to from flint, royal oak god forbid the Yac. Plus there's always a friend you can call, your an asshole if your drunk friend calls asking for a ride and you don't lend them a hand. There's usually free food or money involved in that process. I always take the free food option, drunk people are always hungry AF and do t realize how much we are spending at TBell haha. But seriously guys, don't drink and drive. Get lifted and let a friend drive.

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Ricky from Sunnyvale

June 22nd, 2015 at 10:19 PM ^

College kid caught drinking under age twice equals signs of alcoholism? Diversionary programs are just classes you take rather than be charged with a misdemeanor. You usually just pay a small fee and might have to do community service. It's not a rehab or anything. I DO NOT condone drinking and driving at all, especially with Uber and Lyft being so popular on and around the general vacinity of college campuses. That being said I think most college students have gotten in the car with a drunk driver or made the mistake of getting behind the wheel themselves. Most just don't get caught. 

 

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turd ferguson

June 22nd, 2015 at 10:20 PM ^

I mean, he's the brother of a former player (a couple of years removed) who received interest but no offer from a coaching staff that isn't here anymore.  If the bar is below that, it's a pretty damn low bar.

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stressman989

June 22nd, 2015 at 10:36 PM ^

It's funny how everyone defends these athletes saying that they're young and make mistakes. "Kids" that are the same age in the military would get the boot so fast for getting a DUI. Rules are rules

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KRK

June 22nd, 2015 at 11:52 PM ^

There's a bit more responsibility in the military than college or most jobs. Handling live ordinance and ammo, top secret mission intel and live combat are a bit more important than football. The military should have stricter standards and less tolerance.



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FatGuyTouchdown

June 23rd, 2015 at 12:42 AM ^

through a mutual friend at Purdue. He's always been a great kid, until he started drinking and getting uncontrollably drunk. I remember one instance he flipped a girl off her mattress and had to have half the OL restrain him from going apeshit. He's a scary drunk man, I really hope he gets help. I'm not telling this story to shame Gelen, because we all have demons, but rather to help people understand alcoholism can affect anyone.

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