- when you get busted for DUI, its at least a piece of evidence suggesting that you may have a drinking problem. People who get busted for DUI don't usually get busted the one and only time they do it. In fact, statistics show that at least 50% of the people who get a DUI have driven intoxicated at least 86 times previously. Its a pretty amazing statistic.
- violating your probation by drinking is another piece of evidence that you may have a drinking problem. Glasgow had everything in the world to lose by violating his probation - potentially going to jail, getting kicked off the football team, jeopardizing a potential career in football, losing his scholarship - yet, despite all these consequences and despite knowing he was subject to random testing, he couldn't resist the urge to drink. This (together with the original DUI) is a very strong indicator that the kid has a drinking problem.
- as others have noted, this wasn't a situation where Glasgow had a couple of beers. Rather, he tested .086 on Sunday morning after his body had a long time to get rid of the alcohol. In other words, he had consumed a very large quantity of alcohol the day/night before.
- Jim Harbaugh himself got a DUI about 10 years ago
- in light of all of of the above, I suspect that Glasgow's penalty from UM will be pretty significant
- IMO, the most significant penalty he should get is losing his scholarship. He was a walk on to begin with before getting a scholarship. Seems to me that he has lost the privilege of that scholarship and it should go to someone who has demonstrated better responsibility/judgment
- I also think he should be suspended from the team (yes, that includes practice). I think kid should be required to focus on nothing but school and probably therapy/AA to address the drinking.
- I'm not sure if Glasgow should be allowed to rejoin the team. I guess it depends how long it takes to accomplish the previous bullet point and proven he has made changes to his life
- I've seen posts from people suggesting that drinking is an issue for other offensive linemen. I sure hope UM/Harbaugh addresses this issue proactively and aggressively.
- Very unfortunate situation. I hope Glasgow pulls his life together, addresses any addiction he may have, and learns to exercise better judgment.
- violating your probation by drinking is another piece of evidence that you may have a drinking problem. Glasgow had everything in the world to lose by violating his probation - potentially going to jail, getting kicked off the football team, jeopardizing a potential career in football, losing his scholarship - yet, despite all these consequences and despite knowing he was subject to random testing, he couldn't resist the urge to drink. This (together with the original DUI) is a very strong indicator that the kid has a drinking problem.
- as others have noted, this wasn't a situation where Glasgow had a couple of beers. Rather, he tested .086 on Sunday morning after his body had a long time to get rid of the alcohol. In other words, he had consumed a very large quantity of alcohol the day/night before.
- Jim Harbaugh himself got a DUI about 10 years ago
- in light of all of of the above, I suspect that Glasgow's penalty from UM will be pretty significant
- IMO, the most significant penalty he should get is losing his scholarship. He was a walk on to begin with before getting a scholarship. Seems to me that he has lost the privilege of that scholarship and it should go to someone who has demonstrated better responsibility/judgment
- I also think he should be suspended from the team (yes, that includes practice). I think kid should be required to focus on nothing but school and probably therapy/AA to address the drinking.
- I'm not sure if Glasgow should be allowed to rejoin the team. I guess it depends how long it takes to accomplish the previous bullet point and proven he has made changes to his life
- I've seen posts from people suggesting that drinking is an issue for other offensive linemen. I sure hope UM/Harbaugh addresses this issue proactively and aggressively.
- Very unfortunate situation. I hope Glasgow pulls his life together, addresses any addiction he may have, and learns to exercise better judgment.
