Montana embarrasses the Big Sky again. (Again).

[Rjones61]

It's a pretty bogus suspension for a first time offender. Even a two game suspension seems strict to me. Heck, Coprich got off with only a one game suspension. And he was dealing drugs!

However, I love the bogus story they are spinning to try and get off suspension:

(1) JR's birthday was several days before the NDSU playoff game
(2) For his birthday he was given a brownie of which he took home and ate at home. The brownie was a 'bad' brownie of which JR nor his fiancee knew that it was not good. It was definitely a case of inadvertent use of a banned substance
(3) It soon became obvious that the brownie was not good because of dizziness and nausea that night
(4) before the NDSU game the team has drug testing
(5) JR has a positive test
(6) NCAA (anonymous) committee denies appeal and suspends JR for 5 1/2 games (this meeting was in February)
(7) Feeling justice has not been served correctly and having no prior substance abuse, JR contacts the NCAA on his own afterwards, goes up the chain and gets a very high official to hear his story
(8) The NCAA will consider reopening the case if JR provides certain legal written documentation that they have asked for - which is in the process of being done

The old, "I didn't do drugs, I accidentally ate a pot brownie!" story :rofl:

 

[EWURanger]

:lol:

http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/montana-football-griz-cb-nelson-suspended-for-positive-drug-test/article_77ce8e72-60d7-5a00-8a11-0e253403ad47.html

Got 'em! Glad to hear that testing works and now the NCAA is back to being 100% drug free! :thumb: :rofl: :roll:

But seriously, half a season for pot? Gimme a break.. NCAA is so out of touch on some issues.

Agreed. I understand it's in the rules, so there has to be some form of punishment, but half a season? C'mon.

 

[Rjones61]

Looks like another DUI.

http://missoulian.com/news/local/gr...al&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share

 

[ewueagle2010]

Guess he finally got to break into that beer from someone's garage last year... no pun intended of course. What a joke. :roll: hno:

 

[FormerEag]

Looks like another DUI.

http://missoulian.com/news/local/gr...al&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share

It's absolutely absurd to me that this dude got a DWI and broke probation and a suspended sentence and will only miss 1/3 of the games this year (per team rules) but the dude that got busted for pot gets suspended for half a season. That's ridiculous.

 

[LDopaPDX]

Looks like another DUI.

http://missoulian.com/news/local/gr...al&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share

It's absolutely absurd to me that this dude got a DWI and broke probation and a suspended sentence and will only miss 1/3 of the games this year (per team rules) but the dude that got busted for pot gets suspended for half a season. That's ridiculous.

Somebody ought to challenge the NCAA in marijuana suspensions. It's a legal recreational drug, no different than alcohol (granted, not in Montana-- although I'd be willing to be its legal within 5 years). There is absolutely no performance-enhancing effect. What's the big deal?

I say this as someone who doesn't smoke marijuana. I have no interest. That said, I think it is perfectly reasonable for people to do so if they enjoy it.

 

[SeattleBobcat]

Looks like another DUI.

http://missoulian.com/news/local/gr...al&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share

It's absolutely absurd to me that this dude got a DWI and broke probation and a suspended sentence and will only miss 1/3 of the games this year (per team rules) but the dude that got busted for pot gets suspended for half a season. That's ridiculous.

Somebody ought to challenge the NCAA in marijuana suspensions. It's a legal recreational drug, no different than alcohol (granted, not in Montana-- although I'd be willing to be its legal within 5 years). There is absolutely no performance-enhancing effect. What's the big deal?

I say this as someone who doesn't smoke marijuana. I have no interest. That said, I think it is perfectly reasonable for people to do so if they enjoy it.

Well, Marijuana has been shown that it helps the body recuperate after workouts, and also has been shown that it protects the brain during head trauma and contrary to most peoples beliefs, smoking marijuana actually increases your lung capacity and function... So its almost performance enhancing, but more of a medicine, perfect for football players.

http://www.medicalmarijuanainc.com/traumatic-brain-injuries-medical-marijuana-research/
http://www.mensfitness.com/training/endurance/does-pot-make-you-better-athlete
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2012/01/study-finds-marijuana-increases-lung-capacity.html

 

[LDopaPDX]

Looks like another DUI.

http://missoulian.com/news/local/gr...al&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share

It's absolutely absurd to me that this dude got a DWI and broke probation and a suspended sentence and will only miss 1/3 of the games this year (per team rules) but the dude that got busted for pot gets suspended for half a season. That's ridiculous.

Somebody ought to challenge the NCAA in marijuana suspensions. It's a legal recreational drug, no different than alcohol (granted, not in Montana-- although I'd be willing to be its legal within 5 years). There is absolutely no performance-enhancing effect. What's the big deal?

I say this as someone who doesn't smoke marijuana. I have no interest. That said, I think it is perfectly reasonable for people to do so if they enjoy it.

Well, Marijuana has been shown that it helps the body recuperate after workouts, and also has been shown that it protects the brain during head trauma and contrary to most peoples beliefs, smoking marijuana actually increases your lung capacity and function... So its almost performance enhancing, but more of a medicine, perfect for football players.

http://www.medicalmarijuanainc.com/traumatic-brain-injuries-medical-marijuana-research/
http://www.mensfitness.com/training/endurance/does-pot-make-you-better-athlete
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2012/01/study-finds-marijuana-increases-lung-capacity.html

Also decreases free testosterone, so it's not all good.

 

[LDopaPDX]

And just when you thought this post was dead, Montana football players teach us what "not" to do during a bye week.

 

[Rjones61]

Probably only gets suspended one game.

 

[FormerEag]

We should probably hold back the judgement until our team makes it through the bye week with no incidents...

 

[kalm]

We should probably hold back the judgement until our team makes it through the bye week with no incidents...

:nod:

No program is above this happening. 100 18-23 year olds are hard to look after.

 

[clawman1]

Is this the incident you are referring to?
http://missoulian.com/news/local/police-report-griz-player-strong-claims-self-defense-in-fight/article_c297e9eb-b504-502f-a776-a22d79337c18.html#utm_source=missoulian.com&utm_campaign=%2Femail-updates%2Fdaily-headlines%2F&utm_medium=email&utm_content=A43B48DD7F715D44649483C8AE0C3E4CCDFF115D

 

[clawman1]

Self defense?????

"Citing court documents, Pullman Radio News reported that Strong told police the victim tried to assault him when he tried to break up an altercation at a house party. Strong told police he later approached the victim outside and hit him once, knocking him to the ground, and a second time as the victim tried to get up.

Strong reportedly claimed he acted in self-defense, and police noted he had minor facial injuries, the radio station reported. A witness, meanwhile, told police that the victim had been chased by three males and was assaulted even though he held up his hands showing he didn’t want to fight."
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/oct/23/university-of-montana-football-player-accused-of-a/

 

[goeags85]

No way on the self-defense. He is screwed, but only suspended for two games.

 

[HookedonGriz]

Yea Montana embarrasses the Big Sky again...

Gubrud: "here hold my beer"

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/nov/07/police-report-eastern-washington-quarterback-gage-/?amp-content=amp

 

[Palm Springs Eag]

Yea Montana embarrasses the Big Sky again...

Gubrud: "here hold my beer"

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/nov/07/police-report-eastern-washington-quarterback-gage-/?amp-content=amp

Touche

 

[goeags85]

Yea Montana embarrasses the Big Sky again...

Gubrud: "here hold my beer"

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/nov/07/police-report-eastern-washington-quarterback-gage-/?amp-content=amp

Touché.

 

[HookedonGriz]

All in fun fellas. Lord knows we've had our share of issues.

 

[clawman1]

It seems to me like when a Mt player gets in trouble someone is in the hospital with a fractured skull or a victim of rape, when a EWU player crosses the line it is too much Bud Light.