Floyd Arrested

[ThePiombino]

No I think I hit the nail on the head. First a fight now a DUI

D-U-M-B-A-S-S

He's 21. Were you making sounds decisions at every turn when you were 21?

 

[chyrspchuck]

My best guess is he's done at Notre Dame, what a shame. I remember when he got in the fight last year and everyone said Res Life would make sure he was suspended, I didn't believe that was going to be the case, but today, as we stand here, I believe he's done.

 

[irishtrain]

i do not want to rip on him, whatever is decided he should get no different treatment as others who have acted similarly just because he is an excellent football player ..this doesnt belong in the same convesation as tOSU players, Floyd could have badly hurt an innocent person on the way home to their family...just my opinion

I wanted to say something silly like kick him out of school or suspend him for 6 games or chop his head off just to make the point its college guys trying to cop with being college guys (no big deal). But the more I think about it this is a real concern. Its the second time and Notre Dame is not like other places as far as the players committment to the school. He could have piled someone up in an accident but more importantly its fuel for the rest of the world to point at Notre Dame. I suspect this time he's going to get hammered ( pardon the pun ).

 

[ThePiombino]

I wanted to say something silly like kick him out of school or suspend him for 6 games or chop his head off just to make the point its college guys trying to cop with being college guys (no big deal). But the more I think about it this is a real concern. Its the second time and Notre Dame is not like other places as far as the players committment to the school. He could have piled someone up in an accident but more importantly its fuel for the rest of the world to point at Notre Dame. I suspect this time he's going to get hammered ( pardon the pun ).

ND's image is more important than human lives? Interesting...

 

[IrishandColts]

He's 21. Were you making sounds decisions at every turn when you were 21?

I am smart enough to not drink and drive. He could've took a innocent life. He isn't make good decisons for wanting to make a career in football. I don't care who it is doing that is being a idiot.

 

[military_irish]

he did make a dumb decision, but to be cited for a DUI in Indiana all your BAC level needs to be is .04. Which is not alot of alcohol, of course his could have been higher but no more information has been given out. Almost every person on this board has drank then drove, no matter the amount.

It sucks, but all the information needs to come out before people make any type of accusation of his character.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I am smart enough to not drink and drive. He could've took a innocent life. He isn't make good decisons for wanting to make a career in football. I don't care who it is doing that is being a idiot.

I don't know how many times I have to state this, but immaturity.

 

[ThePiombino]

I am smart enough to not drink and drive. He could've took a innocent life. He isn't make good decisons for wanting to make a career in football. I don't care who it is doing that is being a idiot.

No one disagrees that this was a poor decision. My point is that he's still a kid, and I don't know about you but I'm A LOT more prudent with my decision making now than when I was a kid.

 

[ThePiombino]

he did make a dumb decision, but to be cited for a DUI in Indiana all your BAC level needs to be is .04. Which is not alot of alcohol, of course his could have been higher but no more information has been given out. Almost every person on this board has drank then drove, no matter the amount.

It sucks, but all the information needs to come out before people make any type of accusation of his character.

FINALLY- a voice of reason.

 

[IrishandColts]

No one disagrees that this was a poor decision. My point is that he's still a kid, and I don't know about you but I'm A LOT more prudent with my decision making now than when I was a kid.

21 isn't really a kid. He basically just ****ed himself over a poor decison.

 

[irishtrain]

ND's image is more important than human lives? Interesting...

Bad choice of words on my part (he did not hurt anyone) thank goodness. Thats what I was inferring. Your comment was not cool as I did not mean it the way you took it. I 'll check with you as my editor next time.

 

[ab2cmiller]

...If I look at Yeatman as a template...Big Mike is Done. Does it matter in what order these things happened, DUI - Underaged Consumption? I don't think so.

I think Yeatman's situation is a guide and his punishment will be closer to Yeatman's than a light punishment of missing spring football or 1 game.

I do think Yeatman's situation was worse, because he got the DUI first and was on probation. He knew there would be big problems at ND and with the prosecutor if he got into trouble breaking the law. Despite that, he still made an intentional choice that put himself in danger of being kicked out or potential jail time.

This is Floyd's second situation and he was not on probation, at least from a legal standpoint. I do not expect his punishment to be quite as severe as Yeatman's, but I bet it will be significantly more then just missing spring football.

 

[aubeirish]

No Judgement from me. It happened to me when I was 20. Kids will be kids. Sometime we forget.

 

[InKellyITrust]

he did make a dumb decision, but to be cited for a DUI in Indiana all your BAC level needs to be is .04. Which is not alot of alcohol, of course his could have been higher but no more information has been given out. Almost every person on this board has drank then drove, no matter the amount.

It sucks, but all the information needs to come out before people make any type of accusation of his character.

Good point. All seriousness put aside for the moment, will this affect his 6 star recruiting status? I'm sorry but I figured that it's better to laugh off last night's disappointing result versus being pissed off instead.

 

[BestBIrish47]

MELTDOWN OFFICIAL- The Basketball Team Lost.......Floyd got locked up..... OUR PETS HEADS ARE FALLING OFF!

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I think Yeatman's situation is a guide and his punishment will be closer to Yeatman's than a light punishment of missing spring football or 1 game.

I do think Yeatman's situation was worse, because he got the DUI first and was on probation. He knew there would be big problems at ND and with the prosecutor if he got into trouble breaking the law. Despite that, he still made an intentional choice that put himself in danger of being kicked out or potential jail time.

This is Floyd's second situation and he was not on probation, at least from a legal standpoint. I do not expect his punishment to be quite as severe as Yeatman's, but I bet it will be significantly more then just missing spring football.

My man! I agree completely! I think you got this situation exactly correct.

 

[ThePiombino]

Bad choice of words on my part (he did not hurt anyone) thank goodness. Thats what I was inferring. Your comment was not cool as I did not mean it the way you took it. I 'll check with you as my editor next time.

Just trying to put things into perspective here. There is a tendency to fear the worst and jump to conclusions. However, you may want to proof read every now and again. This is a public forum after all and your "innocent intentions" can come across otherwise if you don't...which they did.

 

[NDIrishlover3]

No Judgement from me. It happened to me when I was 20. Kids will be kids. Sometime we forget.

So many of you guys say things like this, while I am currently a kid and I have never drank alcohol in my life and do not ever plan on doing it. It is not that hard you just have to have the mental strength to resist it. There is absolutely no excuse for Floyd's actions...

 

[Mr. McGibblets]

Im going to say he gets the Superstar treatment and gets a 4 game suspension. BK will work his magic and convince the high powers to allow him to stay on board. ESPN questions if ND will mkae it through the 4 game stretch without their primary weapon. In Holtz-like fashion, he says they go 4-0 and May says 1-3. They end up going 3-1.

 

[Mr. McGibblets]

So many of you guys say things like this, while I am currently a kid and I have never drank alcohol in my lifeand do not ever plan on doing it. It is not that hard you just have to have the mental strength to resist it. There is absolutely no excuse for Floyd's actions...

You havent been an ND fan long enough....just wait.....

 

[phgreek]

I do think Yeatman's situation was worse, because he got the DUI first and was on probation. He knew there would be big problems at ND and with the prosecutor if he got into trouble breaking the law. Despite that, he still made an intentional choice that put himself in danger of being kicked out or potential jail time.

...OK, I can accept that the situations were a little different... So maybe from a school disciplinary perspective, Yeatman was in more jeopardy...But, the two acts in and of themselves are stupid, and "stupider" for the second one...no order diminishes that.

The Wildcard here is, even if the admin sees things as you've suggested (and I agree), what about Kelly...he was none to kind on the last issue...I think Big Mike is in serious jeopardy of having Footbal be a spectator sport for him this year.

 

[Polish Leppy 22]

I'd pay to hear what Kelly said when he got that phone call around 5 am...

 

[NDIrishlover3]

You havent been an ND fan long enough....just wait.....

haha we'll see

 

[mgriff]

I was young and foolish. I thought this was acceptable when I was his age, and I got caught once when I actually was 21. I got off because I was in the military and they eventually dropped all the charges. This is his second incident involving alcohol, so I think he needs to be punished. While I understand his situation, I now realize how foolish and reckless I was, and I'll never do it again. He needs the same thing to happen to him so hopefully he stops this behavior. I don't know what would be an acceptable punishment, but I'll comment more when I find out what is going to happen to him.

 

[mgriff]

I'd pay to hear what Kelly said when he got that phone call around 5 am...

It probably depends on how close his children's rooms are to his bedroom.

 

[phgreek]

Im going to say he gets the Superstar treatment and gets a 4 game suspension. BK will work his magic and convince the high powers to allow him to stay on board. ESPN questions if ND will mkae it through the 4 game stretch without their primary weapon. In Holtz-like fashion, he says they go 4-0 and May says 1-3. They end up going 3-1.

I'm actually more worried about Kelly adding on to whatever the school says...he was kinda pissed on the last one...guess we'll see, but I don't see Kelly in the advocate role here...we shall see.

 

[irishtrain]

Just trying to put things into perspective here. There is a tendency to fear the worst and jump to conclusions. However, you may want to proof read every now and again. This is a public forum after all and your "innocent intentions" can come across otherwise if you don't...which they did.

I think more than enough people understood my slant, what person would infer that image was more important than a life. Would you like to be my editor-as I said before I think YOUR comments are a little over the top here. Now if you want to respond again I must say I am not going to read anymore postings by you on this. It ends here with me. I think everyone knew what I meant.

 

[aubeirish]

So many of you guys say things like this, while I am currently a kid and I have never drank alcohol in my life and do not ever plan on doing it. It is not that hard you just have to have the mental strength to resist it. There is absolutely no excuse for Floyd's actions...

You are never going to take any alcohol. Really? That is just a bold statement.

I am not making an excuse. He made a mistake. I did the same mistake when I was his age and it pretty much ended my hockey career. Was it stupid, Yes. People make mistakes, what are you going to do about it...

 

[IrishLax]

Didn't get a chance to read all of the posts, but did see a lot of misinformation (also a lot of people who had the facts spot on) with regards to Yeatman. The important thing to take note of is that his first DUI came with no prior offenses and his second arrest for underage drinking came on very trumped up charges that were eventually dropped against most parties charged. Regardless, both resulted in him being suspended for full seasons.

The absolute best we can hope for is that Mike is only suspended for 4 games. The much more probable scenario is that he is suspended for the year. I almost expect them to try to set an example here and Notre Dame has a long history of treating sports as a privilege for athletes and not looking at what is best for the team's on field success.

 

[ab2cmiller]

You are never going to take any alcohol. Really? That is just a bold statement.

I am not making an excuse. He made a mistake. I did the same mistake when I was his age and it pretty much ended my hockey career. Was it stupid, Yes. People make mistakes, what are you going to do about it...

He's going to do the only thing that he can control. He said he won't take a drink and I commend and encourage him in his stance. Obviously many people say things that they don't follow through with, but that doesn't mean he can't do it. Good Luck, I hope you can do it.