re: Those of you who are calling for JHC's head....

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Your right, it is a business, except the players dont get paid for the millions that they (specifically the football program) bring in to the university.

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Yes. They do. They get a free education. That is payment. It is worth about 150,000 dollars over 4 years, plus they get free training for the NFL, if they make it. And MOST of them think they can make it.

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They are not kids, they are adults bringing in millions.

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If they are adults, then thye know they have to abide by the rules, or there are penalties, right? I mean...you realize if you speed you are in danger of getting a ticket. So, if you decide to speed and you get a ticket, then you have no legitimate complaints.

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Throw on top of that rules that are severely behind in the times, let alone the SEC, and get suspended from games for stupid shite like marijuana drug test fail, or being drunk (not DUI, DUI is a serious offense and SHOULD be punished strictly), or suspended license could get you suspended or kicked off the team, while other schools couldnt care less.

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Doesn't matter if rules are behind the times. (YOUR opinion) they are the rules and the players are aware of the rules. this was his second offense in a year. Does this sound like an adult making good decisions? You say DUI is a serious offense. I'd be willing to bet most of these kids are driving after, or during smoking weed.

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And how is him smoking pot hurting his team?

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When you show a reckless disregard to team rules you hurt the team. It shows a lack of discipline. Oh....you know why that ball was NOT batted down against Auburn? A lack of discipline.

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For all you know that could be the reason why he can actually tackle and play D like a fricking beast.

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Smoking weed makes you play and tackle like a beast? Seriously? it did Ricky Williams and countless others wonders, didn't it?

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Him at safety, is prob the best player on the team. If anything, smoking pot has made him a better player, other than the tipped pass.

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And here is the crux of your argument. He is a good player, so we should allow him to do what he wants. No repercussions.