rmsmith
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Not implying Janzen is guilty, but having worked with troubled youth that age, Ive seen poor kids locked away several years for less, non-violent crimes. JJ certainly should not be playing this year. He should be on some form of probation at least for the failed drug test, if not already, staying clean and out of trouble until next season, then be allowed to play again. He probably should be placed in some kind of drug rehab program as well. Not because his presence on the field may mean millions of dollars to the university in a better bowl appearance. Its better to be safe and not be totally gullible in believing everything that happened that night was coincidental. Risky behavior deserves consequences.
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He was suspended for 3 games for the drugs and being in the wrong place. I work with young adults as well, and it can do more damage to this generation to take what they love completely away from them. They have to understand there are consequences, but by taking away something they love it has the opposite effect from motivation. I am willing to see this one play out. In fact, I was proud that he was reinstated when the charges were dropped instead of the university going overboard when an 18 yr old was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
I was thrilled JJ was cleared of criminal charges. However, I wish CLK had benched him for the rest of the year. He was a week away from a suspension for something, and he was at least hanging out with bad characters and put himself in a compromsing situation. Sitting him might get his attention. I fear that with him getting away with this, we might be just setting up for something worse down the road.
People enough is enough. Let us just beat a dead horse to death. There are so many people on here that are so judgmental it is unreal. People, we do not know that he failed a drug test and so if he did. CLK knows all the facts and he made his decisions based on the facts. If he felt the kid did not deserve to play he would not be playing.
Judge not yet ye shall be judged. Those without sin cast the first stone. God will be the judge not you. I think the kid has suffered more than enough. I know what it is to be totally innocent when all around you think you are guilty. The truth finally came out and my innocence was proven just like JJ. It is important to show him the benefit of the doubt and give him all the support we can give him. This coach and his staff know what they are doing.
I for one am going to give this Coaching staff and this team 100% of my support and I hope all our fans will take my lead! GO VOLS!
Not implying Janzen is guilty, but having worked with troubled youth that age, Ive seen poor kids locked away several years for less, non-violent crimes. JJ certainly should not be playing this year. He should be on some form of probation at least for the failed drug test, if not already, staying clean and out of trouble until next season, then be allowed to play again. He probably should be placed in some kind of drug rehab program as well. Not because his presence on the field may mean millions of dollars to the university in a better bowl appearance. Its better to be safe and not be totally gullible in believing everything that happened that night was coincidental. Risky behavior deserves consequences.
Utfantilidie
Not implying Janzen is guilty, but having worked with troubled youth that age, Ive seen poor kids locked away several years for less, non-violent crimes. JJ certainly should not be playing this year. He should be on some form of probation at least for the failed drug test, if not already, staying clean and out of trouble until next season, then be allowed to play again. He probably should be placed in some kind of drug rehab program as well. Not because his presence on the field may mean millions of dollars to the university in a better bowl appearance. Its better to be safe and not be totally gullible in believing everything that happened that night was coincidental. Risky behavior deserves consequences.
Utfantilidie
The authorities did not clear him. They dropped the charges because there wasn't enough proof. Big difference. I hope he realizes the magnitude of what situation and grows from it. I hope these incidents aren't a sign of more to come.
We are betting the house AND farm he will be a repeat offender. Oops, he has been in trouble twice already so that should be a repeat, repeat, repeat offender.
We are betting the house AND farm he will be a repeat offender. Oops, he has been in trouble twice already so that should be a repeat, repeat, repeat offender.