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Post by buckeyecat on Sept 2, 2024 9:18:56 GMT -6
I make no apologies for what I am about to post. I know of no family or individual who has not been affected by alcoholism, whether it is himself or loved ones. If you cannot go through a sporting or other social event without having a beer or other drink in your hand to feel comfortable, you are probably an alcoholic, and need help. Alcohol tends to make you stupid, boring, disinhibited, and dangerous. In reality, the world does not admire drunks, it laughs and belittles them. This is why I think alcohol has no place being served at college games, especially football. It is a somewhat violent, passionate sport! Universities who sell alcohol at their games need to examine themselves as to why they are compelled to do so. Is it just pure greed or the desire to be like everyone else and fit in with the culture? While I am not a teetotaler, occasional glass of wine with a friend, I believe as Christians, it is our duty to look after our brothers, sisters, and students who may be harboring the seed for this disease!
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Post by acutrackfan on Sept 2, 2024 9:25:56 GMT -6
As an ACU FB fan who had a family member killed by a drunk driver a decade ago, I'm beyond enraged by what happened postgame to the team. Yes, thank God the injuries were minor (so far as we know) but what's been revealed in the press is nothing short of attempted murder. Let's not sugar coat it. This jerk was overserved, got behind the wheel, and accelerated past traffic and through the police motorcade to strike the bus. And yet in some places, Tech fans have the audacity to worry about beer sales at future games. Stupid. Selfish. This guy should be made to suffer for his actions, and it's high time more police departments be equipped to curb both drunken and aggressive driving. I can't go anywhere in the Metroplex without some clown showing off; it's a close call at every intersection, on ramp and off ramp. In closing, the punk who killed my uncle received a reduced sentence. He and his lawyer fist bumped one another and smirked when the judge made his ruling. Unforgiveable. Archsimon, 100% agreement with you! The Daily Toreador reporting was MUCH more graphic in its reporting -- people on the scene saw the driver speed up and shoot through the light and thread through the police motorcade to attack the Wildcat bus. I know that attempted murder requires the burden of premeditation, but how long before the act is premeditation required? This guy was not planning this attack for a year, but he obviously chose to drive through the light and the policemen present. And, he chose to unlawfully acquire the beers that he ingested. I truly hope that he gets nailed to the wall on this one and not get a slap on the wrist like the punk who murdered your uncle.
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Post by Cap'n on Sept 2, 2024 9:28:33 GMT -6
As an ACU FB fan who had a family member killed by a drunk driver a decade ago, I'm beyond enraged by what happened postgame to the team. Yes, thank God the injuries were minor (so far as we know) but what's been revealed in the press is nothing short of attempted murder. Let's not sugar coat it. This jerk was overserved, got behind the wheel, and accelerated past traffic and through the police motorcade to strike the bus. And yet in some places, Tech fans have the audacity to worry about beer sales at future games. Stupid. Selfish. This guy should be made to suffer for his actions, and it's high time more police departments be equipped to curb both drunken and aggressive driving. I can't go anywhere in the Metroplex without some clown showing off; it's a close call at every intersection, on ramp and off ramp. In closing, the punk who killed my uncle received a reduced sentence. He and his lawyer fist bumped one another and smirked when the judge made his ruling. Unforgiveable. It should be noted that the young man is 19. Forget overserved, who served him alcohol in the first place? They should also bear some responsibility.
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Post by ybp80 on Sept 2, 2024 11:41:47 GMT -6
This event should put an end to any discussion of serving beer at ACU home games.
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Post by bogeyman on Sept 2, 2024 12:32:03 GMT -6
I saw a brief reference on X from Big Country Sports with KP talking about the bus incident. Can anyone post the interview on the message board?
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Post by EvanNemec on Sept 2, 2024 15:40:26 GMT -6
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Post by acutrackfan on Sept 2, 2024 16:00:33 GMT -6
Thanks, Evan. You have been on top of things since you started and I appreciate your attention to detail. I hate having this incident mar the fantastic Tech game. I read that the Lubbock Police Dept would be issuing a statement today on the perpetrator, but I have not seen anything yet.
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Post by Outsider on Sept 2, 2024 16:02:23 GMT -6
Thanks Evan, I am fully expecting additional charges beyond DWI to be brought up by the DA against this little boy.
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Post by bogeyman on Sept 2, 2024 16:11:24 GMT -6
19 year old college student is NOT a little boy.
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Post by dallasalum on Sept 2, 2024 17:49:45 GMT -6
How much did TTech pay us to come up there and embarrass them?
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Post by lynxferus on Sept 2, 2024 18:30:00 GMT -6
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Post by Outsider on Sept 2, 2024 18:33:47 GMT -6
19 year old college student is NOT a little boy. He is definitely a little boy, and I was being nice.
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Post by mavsman53 on Sept 2, 2024 18:52:43 GMT -6
First, we need to be continually thanking God that no one was seriously injured.
Second, no need for name calling of this young man. Coach Patterson stated that he forgives the him and that hopefully he can use this moment to turn his life around. We need to be praying for this young man. This accident could have been and probably should have been much worse. So thankful lives weren't taken. Maybe just maybe, the Lord can use this to turn his heart toward him
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Post by Outsider on Sept 2, 2024 19:23:07 GMT -6
First, we need to be continually thanking God that no one was seriously injured. Second, no need for name calling of this young man. Coach Patterson stated that he forgives the him and that hopefully he can use this moment to turn his life around. We need to be praying for this young man. This accident could have been and probably should have been much worse. So thankful lives weren't taken. Maybe just maybe, the Lord can use this to turn his heart toward him Would love to see him turn his heart around. That has zero to do with having to take responsibility for his actions and appropriate charges, beyond DWI being brought up by the DA. He can turn his life around and be an example from prison, many have before him (Aggravated Assault with Motor Vehicle would bring about 10 - 20 years). That isn't about being unforgiving. That's cause and effect. Yes, thankful no injuries were worse than reported.
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Post by buckeyecat on Sept 2, 2024 21:25:03 GMT -6
Our game made the NY Times!!
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