re: Alabama CB Geno Smith Arrested For DUI

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I'm not going to say what the penalty should be, I don't know the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident of DUI are at Alabama, but I do think something should be done and I'm sure Saban will do something about it. Even if he doesn't do it publicly, his doghouse is usually just as bad or worse than suspension. For instance: practices are closed the majority of the time. He could pretty much kill him in practice for what he feels is the overall team good. If you've ever played the game, you understand what I'm talking about.

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Excellent post.

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Vandy rape players, UGA kicker getting a BUI...yes B, LSU Jeremy Hill beatdown, A&M Manziel, AU Mcneal marijuana, Can't think of a UF thing right but come on it's the Gators they always have players arrested.

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UF players getting arrested for barking at dogs (must be a communication major).

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Now I know the true meaning of tiger bait. Damn they came out of the cellar for this

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And you act like you gumps don't! The rest of us forget the rules sometimes. Bammers may laugh and poke fun at every little thing that happens to others, but no one is allowed to do it to them.

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No, I didn't. You are under the impression that a person can operate a motor vehicle "more safely" while under the influence of marijuana. Your contention isn't germane. The state has criminalized the act of operating under the influence...beer or weed, doesn't matter...the only difference is the particular subsection in which they charge you and what the state must prove to convict you under that subsection. IT IS STILL A DUI.

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You're really attempting to claim that his DUI was the result of weed? Why wasn't there a possession charge then? My contention had nothing to do with which was worse in the eyes of the law. The law is unjust.

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Well, let's see. ADFS issues the tox reports in which a purported green plant-like matter is determined to be marijuana. The process in which BAC is determined is set forth by rules enumerated by the DPS and encompass the procedures adopted by ADFS....so....should I go on?

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You seem to be caught up in the procedural aspect of all of this.

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Let me guess. You smoke, eh? Remember to check and make sure your tag light is working the next time you jump behind the wheel after burning one...

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Nope. My desire for people to be able to do what they want with their own body is not predicated upon my own use or non-use.

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Half serious. I really don't care, and I don't see what punishment a coach can levy that will in anyway be comparable to the $2,000 fine, the 6 months monitored probation, the 90 days loss of license, the higher insurance rate, etc.

Any other punishment is minor in comparison and only hurts the team rather than the individual.

The only reason that the coaching staff would punish him is because the people expect them to punish him.

First offense and no one was hurt, let him play and let the legal system mete out the punishment.

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No, missing game time would not be minor in comparison. The coaching staff should punish him because he put the lives of others at risk.

Not disagreeing with you. He has 14 days to file for the appeal on the suspension, correct? Or is it 10?

I was basing the $2,000 off $1,500 + $500 for representation.

I would take 6 months supervised over 24 months unsupervised any day of the week. It all depends on jurisdiction.

My point was that the legal system metes out a punishment that is much more severe than anything the team can do other than outright dismissal.

Stadium steps? Really? This isn't a child. At some point, physical punishment stops working -- normally around the age of 12.

Suspending him only hurts the team.

Saban will get crucified if he doesn't suspend him, but I don't believe most coaches would suspend players if they could avoid it. It hurts the team as well as the individual.

LIke I said, I would let the legal system handle punishment and let him know that one more incident like this means he no longer has a place on the team.

Read my sig, I'd say full retard is always in full swing on the TR.

No. But if it makes you feel better.

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It would still be worse than a simple possession charge. Possessing, in reasonable quantities, alcohol, weed or any other illegal substance is, as a practical matter, not as dangerous as operating a vehicle under the influence of said substance.

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I agree.