Abdul and weed

LB99

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THC intoxication has been shown to impair cognitive function on a number of levels—from basic motor coordination to more complex tasks, such as the ability to plan, organize, solve problems, make decisions, remember, and control emotions and behavior.

So does alcohol.
 

bdgan

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I’m not saying you are wrong, but to play devil’s advocate here, did you ever question Joe when he said a disciplinary matter was handled internally? Most didn’t, that’s why I ask. Why is Franklin held to a different standard?
Joe took plenty of disciplinary action so when he didn't (R Casey) I gave him the benefit of the doubt.

I'm probably forgetting when Franklin did the same but this and Theo Johnson Carter this year makes me wonder. I could be wrong.
 

Connorpozlee

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You never had a beer underage? Smoked a cigarette underage? Driven over the speed limit? Driven over the speed limit in a construction or school zone? Driven out the entrance to a parking lot the wrong way? I mean, the law is the law. Do you wish they would have thrown the book at you when you did? Maybe you are a culture problem?
You’re overlooking the part where he got caught doing this. I drove 60 in a 45 many times going to work right after I got my license. One time a cop caught me, pulled me over, and I got a ticket. That’s pretty much what has happened here. He did something illegal, caused a police response to it, and now will have some sort of consequence.
 

LB99

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Joe took plenty of disciplinary action so when he didn't (R Casey) I gave him the benefit of the doubt.

I'm probably forgetting when Franklin did the same but this and Theo Johnson Carter this year makes me wonder. I could be wrong.
If I remember correctly, there were a handful of players during Joe’s tenure that got into trouble and were lightly disciplined. But because he said it was handled internally, we all gave him the benefit of the doubt. A player tossed a bouncer down steps at The Crowbar, a player throwing a kid through a window at a frat party, a player being accused of “sexual misconduct” (however you interpret that?), a few players barging into an apartment party to beat the snot out of a kid who disrespected their teammate and his girlfriend. There are plenty. I just think Franklin deserves the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise. He’s tossed a few kids off the team since he got to PSU. He isn’t blind to discipline.
 

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You’re overlooking the part where he got caught doing this. I drove 60 in a 45 many times going to work right after I got my license. One time a cop caught me, pulled me over, and I got a ticket. That’s pretty much what has happened here. He did something illegal, caused a police response to it, and now will have some sort of consequence.
I’m not overlooking anything. You are right. That’s the point I was trying to make. He’s a 18-20 yr old kid and he is facing the consequences of his actions. We (the grown adults here - using that loosely with some here) aren’t really in a position to be self righteous and judge him beyond that. It’s not that big of a deal. Some need to let it go.
 

Connorpozlee

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I’m not overlooking anything. You are right. That’s the point I was trying to make. He’s a 18-20 yr old kid and he is facing the consequences of his actions. We (the grown adults here - using that loosely with some here) aren’t really in a position to be self righteous and judge him beyond that. It’s not that big of a deal. Some need to let it go.
Oh, OK. I agree with you. He got popped, deserved it, and he should learn from it, move on, and have a productive life.
 
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Abdul deserves to be punished for actually smoking rather than vaping THC which won't set off the smoke detectors.