RUMOR REVEALED

Flipper · Post by **Flipper** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:22 am

We're pressed for time. We need to get is guy on the case.

Ken Reeves would get this mess sorted out in less than an hour!

PGY Tiercel · Post by **PGY Tiercel** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:24 am

I really don't think I would respect Germain for admitting it was his. If it was, i expect him to do so. Just because so many people fail to take responsibilty doesn't mean we respect those who do, we should demand responsibilty from everyone regardless of status nothing more, nothing less.
Does Gemain need help? Doubtful,
In response to WH's question, I think so, however don't you think that in the back of you mind might be that little pitchfork holding guy who says, "They just put up the fall guy to protect an image" I haven't seen any reason to not believe Fitch, he seems like a stand-up member of the BGSU community, and has certainly taken his lumps over the last 3 years. But then again maybe he has just hit bottom.

Tech83 · Post by **Tech83** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:30 am

What keeps coming to mind as I read everyone's posts is a quote from Miami's Terry Hoeppner after the Michael Larkin incident this past fall ....

"Nothing good happens after midnight."

Forget whether he was or was not partaking..... why was he out after midnight during the season in the middle of the week... Was this a violation of team rules?

As a follow-up/comparision concerning whether grass is bad or not - Think Ricky Williams. Anyone really want to argue that his use did not impair his thinking. He only decided to come back once the Dolphins demanded a refund.

FliccGirl · Post by **FliccGirl** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:31 am

Schadenfreude wrote: No one has ever died smoking marijuana.

Schad is right of course that marijuana won't kill you by itself the way some other drugs can. But it is worth noting that marijuana smokers absorb 3 to 5 times as much tar and carbon monoxide as those who smoke regular cigarettes. It also increases blood pressure, causes damage to the pancreas and parts of the digestive system, etc. So while it won't kill you by itself, it certainly holds the door open to cancer, pancreatitis, heart disease...

golfertk14 · Post by **golfertk14** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:36 am

well now I look like an idiot (again), nobody told me that it may have been his friend's dope. I highly doubt it, but if it is then this other kid's gotta come forward so g-man doesn't get into trouble.

BGorDeath · Post by **BGorDeath** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:40 am

If Germain's statement that it was his friend's blunt, I would just have to say that Germain's friend is a tool. Knowing that Germain is a basketball player on scholarship, a true friend would not have put Germain in that position. On the other hand, though, Germain is at fault for allowing the tool into his car with the drugs in the first place. Doing stupid things will always lead to bad results.

It will be interesting to see how Coach D. handles this. In what I believe is his only other dealing with this type of situation, the player was kicked off the team. However, I believe that player was trying to buy dope. I do have complete confidence that Coach D. will act in the appropriate manner in handling this situation.

golfertk14 · Post by **golfertk14** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:46 am

hey sometimes true friends can be stupid or just not care what effect their actions will have on their friends and family.

Until we find out the real truth, we can't judge clearly.

Schadenfreude · Post by **Schadenfreude** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:47 am

golfertk14 wrote:well now I look like an idiot (again), nobody told me that it may have been his friend's dope. I highly doubt it, but if it is then this other kid's gotta come forward so g-man doesn't get into trouble.

The fact that the stems and seeds were on the passenger side of the car is suggestive, though.

The cops are doing the right thing keeping this as a possession charge, I think. Minor misdemeanor, probable $150 fine.

Society has deemed this not such a big deal.

I guess we now wait to see what Coach Dakich does.

transfer2BGSU · Post by **transfer2BGSU** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:52 am

BleedOrange wrote:It kills me to see a kid get in trouble over something so harmless. He isn't doing anything many, many other college students don't do.

I'm sorry to say this to you BleedOrange but that is one of the most idiotic comments I have heard.

It does not matter what many other college students are doing or what you perceive to be harmless. It is alleged that he was in possession of something that is against the law.

Tswam · Post by **Tswam** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:52 am

Is the Fitch situation any different from when Dubray Black was booted off the team for possession, or did Dubray have some priors? I assumed his being in DD's doghouse didn't help his status.

I may be mistaken, but I thought Tony Reid was busted after he'd run out of eligibility.

Warthog · Post by **Warthog** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 9:06 am

If any of you have heard Dakich's radio show on Monday nights, he RAVES about how much he loves Germain Fitch. Just the other day on the Ticket, Dakich talked about going to Lima (didn't say what for) with Germain and Germain asking about what he needs to do to become a coach. He treats Fitch like a son. I think this thing is killing Dakich as much as it is Germain. Coach has his rules and there is no bending them. But he loves this kid and wants to see him succeed. It will be interesting to see how that plays out.

It will be interesting also to hear Dakich's comments on the radio tonight if Todd asks him about it.

brewer · Post by **brewer** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:04 am

I believe that Tswam is correct that Reid's problems occurred the spring or summer after his eligibility was through.

Rollo83 · Post by **Rollo83** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:37 am

If this story was coming out of Toledo, Huntington, or any other MAC school, can you imagine the posts that would be listed here?

Fact is, I am very disappointed in a kid that we all thought had his head on straight. His drugs, friends drugs, it don't matter. Lets stop making excusing and move on.

I personally think, Coach needs to send a message and Fitch should not be a part of this team going forward this season. Anything short of that is almost condoning his actions.

By all accounts, Fitch has been a great kid and asset to this program. I am not trying to throw him under the bus, but people make decisions and have to live with the consequences of their actions.

I wish Germaine the best in the rest of his life.

PGY Tiercel · Post by **PGY Tiercel** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:44 am

Rollo83 wrote:If this story was coming out of Toledo, Huntington, or any other MAC school, can you imagine the posts that would be listed here?

Fact is, I am very disappointed in a kid that we all thought had his head on straight. His drugs, friends drugs, it don't matter. Lets stop making excusing and move on.

I personally think, Coach needs to send a message and Fitch should not be a part of this team going forward this season. Anything short of that is almost condoning his actions.

By all accounts, Fitch has been a great kid and asset to this program. I am not trying to throw him under the bus, but people make decisions and have to live with the consequences of their actions.

I wish Germaine the best in the rest of his life.

Germain Plays basketball, Germaine posts on this site
His drugs- I agree with you. Friends drugs- I understand the possession charges by the court. In his car, in his possession. I don't think he should be kicked off the team for that. Unless he bought, rolled and lit it for his friend, I don't think you can hold him accountable for his friends actions.

Post by **ZiggyZoomba** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:48 am

Flipper wrote:Per the Blade, Fitch says he dropped a friend off at a dorm and that the pot was his friend's. The seeds and other residue were found on the passenger side floor.

THIS is why I tried so hard yesterday (and rather successfully, I might add) to keep this on the d/l.

As far as the other comments go, I've got no problems with weed... I don't even have many problems with breaking "silly" laws... what I have a problem with is breaking TEAM RULES. They supercede all others in this case in my mind.