Dumb Mistake, Big Consequences

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<p>This kid is from ZG’s school. I’m going to sit her down and remind her the possible long-term consequences of stupid mistakes:</p>

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<p>I’ve been following this, zoosermom. Dumb, dumb, dumb. Notre Dame was on school break & the process did drag out quite a long time. I feel for McAlarney, but I’m pleased that Notre Dame didn’t make an exception for a star athlete, as so many other schools do.</p>

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<p>I agree completely. It’s devastated the entire school community, but there are consequences to actions. Although I’m not sure (he is a very nice kid) that he’s learned that lesson before since he’s long been the be-all and end-all. I wish him all the best, though.</p>

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<p>As a ND fan, I’d like to see him settle down, think things through, and reapply for summer term. I can imagine he was quite a local star, as he has movie star looks to go along with the athletic talent.</p>

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<p>I agree with everyone; that even these big-time athletes need to experience the consequences of their actions. They seem to think that nothing will happen to them. They’ve been coddled all their lives; it’s about time they stop getting coddled.</p>

<p>We are experiencing some of this with the athletes at DD’s school (mostly getting caught with alcohol on school property) and unfortunately, I cannot see that the punishment fits the crimes. We’ve heard so-and-so got banned from all extra-curriculars, and the next thing you know, there they are at a school event. What’s up with that?</p>

<p>I hardly think this young man is being made an example of. ND took the appropriate action. It’s about time somebody did.</p>

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<p>I wonder if Michael Vick is going to suffer any consequences for his actions last week.</p>

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<p>The real story here is that Indiana state troopers actually treated a (white!) Notre Dame star athlete the way they would have treated anyone else. I’ll bet that’s a little unusual. Once they did that, the rest followed.</p>

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<p>alwaysmom- why should Vick face consequences. Today the report said it was not pot.</p>

<p>Remember innocent until proven guilty</p>

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Any evidence of this claim, JHS? Other than your guess that it’s unusual for whites or ND athletes not to be treated differently ?</p>

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<p>tom, I hadn’t seen today’s report on Michael Vick. Innocent until proven guilty applies in a court of law, however not always in the court of public opinion. He may be totally innocent but someone who has a water bottle rigged like that is likely to be thought of in a light other than innocent.</p>

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<p>alwaysmom I agree it applies to court but you wondered what consequences he will face. My ? is should he face any and why</p>

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<p>Regarding Vick, it’s probably illegal to bring any item with a secret compartment on to a plane.</p>

<p>The real issue imo is the deceptive, potentially dangerous article and not the possible drug residue.</p>

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<p>Tom, as I said, I hadn’t seen today’s report so did not know the results of the testing when I posted my original comment. Obviously, he won’t face any consequences if no charges have been laid.</p>

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<p>The quarterback of my school’s football team last year got recruited to a top school with a full scholarship. On prom night, he drove his car into a house after a night of drinking.</p>

<p>He lost his scholarships at most of the colleges he applied to and his football position and went to court for a DUI. His dad had a lot of money and could afford a good lawyer and got him off the charge with probation.</p>

<p>Dumb, Dumb guy! Ruined his life.</p>

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<p>McAlarney plans to return to ND for summer session. A very mature choice.</p>

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<p>He did the crime and paid the price, the way I see it.</p>

<p>I am dismayed by the reaction of the parents and the student. Did they expect their child to be given special treatment? Gosh, would be a great world if rules could be ignored and crimes “forgiven”!</p>

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<p>By his reaction it does not sound like he has learned a thing! Not sure I would want him back with that attitude.</p>

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<p>An article written by a ND student appeared in the Observer this week.</p>

<p>I thought it made an interesting point. Was the punishment too harsh for the crime ?</p>

<p>The writer questioned the policy of the school, when tonight and every weekend night there are TONS, of underage drinkers breaking the law right under the noses of the administration. </p>

<p>Hypocritical ? no ?</p>

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<p>It must be true that there are bigger drinkers and druggers on campus than this boy, and they never get caught! </p>

<p>The problem was–he was caught. He was apparently not targeted, but after a “routine traffic stop”–speeding? a tail light out?-- the drugs were found: it happens all the time! Badl luck! The polliceman surely had to charge him–he has no discretion to decide who is charged and who is not charged, does he?</p>