Comments on: What Should Happen to Owen Schmitt? http://12thmanrising.com/2009/06/29/owen-schmitt/ A Seattle Seahawks Blog Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:28:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: davedallasfan http://12thmanrising.com/2009/06/29/owen-schmitt/comment-page-1/#comment-390 davedallasfan Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:54:52 +0000 http://12thmanrising.com/?p=1015#comment-390 take his drivers licence away for a year, buy him some beer and tell him to drink at home where the rest of us have to. then while he's not driving for a year, make him do some community service work with young drivers on the dangers of driving under the influence. then after his year is over, make him take a drivers course, test him, and give him back his licence at high risk insurance just like they do with the rest of us dumbasses that do this. he did'nt do anything worse than any of us may or may not have........so what you want to take him out behind a shed and shoot him?????????come on. he's a kid with alot of time and money on his hands. they tend to do this kind of stuff. what the hell does anybody think when they give out millions to kids without enough brains to put change in a gumball machine. this shit will happen. you just deal with it like anyone else, and stop being so damned surprised when it does. take his drivers licence away for a year, buy him some beer and tell him to drink at home where the rest of us have to. then while he’s not driving for a year, make him do some community service work with young drivers on the dangers of driving under the influence. then after his year is over, make him take a drivers course, test him, and give him back his licence at high risk insurance just like they do with the rest of us dumbasses that do this. he did’nt do anything worse than any of us may or may not have……..so what you want to take him out behind a shed and shoot him?????????come on. he’s a kid with alot of time and money on his hands. they tend to do this kind of stuff. what the hell does anybody think when they give out millions to kids without enough brains to put change in a gumball machine. this shit will happen. you just deal with it like anyone else, and stop being so damned surprised when it does.

]]> By: WVUFAN76 http://12thmanrising.com/2009/06/29/owen-schmitt/comment-page-1/#comment-389 WVUFAN76 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:17:39 +0000 http://12thmanrising.com/?p=1015#comment-389 Screech, since when is it a crime to be drunk? So what if he's been spotted drunk after the DUI. As long as he's not behind the wheel of an automobile, it's none of your business what he does. He doesn't have to live up to your boyscout standards. He's a young, talented bone crusher that can make the plays (see Fiesta Bowl). And as for your comments about the people of West Virginia, why don't you come to the Mountain State and pay us "dumb hibillies" a visit. We'd love to discuss your views on our backwards civilization and school you on your erroneous views, hoss. Screech, since when is it a crime to be drunk? So what if he’s been spotted drunk after the DUI. As long as he’s not behind the wheel of an automobile, it’s none of your business what he does. He doesn’t have to live up to your boyscout standards. He’s a young, talented bone crusher that can make the plays (see Fiesta Bowl).

And as for your comments about the people of West Virginia, why don’t you come to the Mountain State and pay us “dumb hibillies” a visit. We’d love to discuss your views on our backwards civilization and school you on your erroneous views, hoss.

]]> By: Volitile54GC http://12thmanrising.com/2009/06/29/owen-schmitt/comment-page-1/#comment-388 Volitile54GC Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:46:15 +0000 http://12thmanrising.com/?p=1015#comment-388 There is no reason for Schmitt to receive a substantial suspension, Let alone be dropped by the team. This is his first offense and while it was a bad decision, the only person that he affected was himself. Punishing someone for what "could have happened" is ridiculous. That's like saying that people who are caught speeding should be suspended for a year because "they could have killed someone". The bottom line is, it was his first offense, he has already apologized, and I doubt that it will happen again. If it does then that's a different story. But for now, let the guy take his punishment BY THE LAW and let him get back to HELPING THE TEAM WIN FOOTBALL GAMES! Quit judging a guy that you don't know, and have yet to see what he's fully capable of on the field because you have some axe to grind. Everyone makes mistakes, and Schmitt should not be made an example of for his first one. There is no reason for Schmitt to receive a substantial suspension, Let alone be dropped by the team. This is his first offense and while it was a bad decision, the only person that he affected was himself. Punishing someone for what “could have happened” is ridiculous. That’s like saying that people who are caught speeding should be suspended for a year because “they could have killed someone”. The bottom line is, it was his first offense, he has already apologized, and I doubt that it will happen again. If it does then that’s a different story. But for now, let the guy take his punishment BY THE LAW and let him get back to HELPING THE TEAM WIN FOOTBALL GAMES! Quit judging a guy that you don’t know, and have yet to see what he’s fully capable of on the field because you have some axe to grind. Everyone makes mistakes, and Schmitt should not be made an example of for his first one.

]]> By: wvufan5689 http://12thmanrising.com/2009/06/29/owen-schmitt/comment-page-1/#comment-387 wvufan5689 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:12:00 +0000 http://12thmanrising.com/?p=1015#comment-387 For Screech - What did Owen Schmitt ever do to you? And how do YOU know what he's doing when he visits West Virginia - are you hounding him? You obviously have a lot of pent-up aggression. Whatever your reason for hating Owen is no excuse for trashing the whole state of West Virginia and the proud people who live here. YES, we DO care about Owen Schmitt, we are NOT hillbillies, and we also care about the Seahawks since Owen has become a part of their team. We believe Owen will do the right thing and that he deserves a chance to earn back the trust of teammates and fans. If he doesn't, then you can heave your insults my way, but leave the rest of West Virginia off your list of people to stereotype and badmouth! For Screech – What did Owen Schmitt ever do to you? And how do YOU know what he’s doing when he visits West Virginia – are you hounding him? You obviously have a lot of pent-up aggression. Whatever your reason for hating Owen is no excuse for trashing the whole state of West Virginia and the proud people who live here. YES, we DO care about Owen Schmitt, we are NOT hillbillies, and we also care about the Seahawks since Owen has become a part of their team. We believe Owen will do the right thing and that he deserves a chance to earn back the trust of teammates and fans. If he doesn’t, then you can heave your insults my way, but leave the rest of West Virginia off your list of people to stereotype and badmouth!

]]> By: Shaun Dolence http://12thmanrising.com/2009/06/29/owen-schmitt/comment-page-1/#comment-386 Shaun Dolence Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:29:55 +0000 http://12thmanrising.com/?p=1015#comment-386 I'm not defending Schmitt's actions; I was hoping to make that clear. He definitely made a stupid mistake, and I hope he learns from it. As far as declaring his behavior better or equal to Stallworth's, I understand that he is lucky that his poor decision making didn't result in manslaughter charges, but it isn't fair to punish the two equally. His behavior was similar, but he isn't being charged with manslaughter. I’m a proponent of second chances, although the person must be remorseful and a first-time offender. Both seem to be the case with Schmitt. It is hard to defend such bone-headed behavior, and I'll leave the punishment to the organization and the NFL. Outside of the legal consequences, I trust that they'll appropriately punish Schmitt for his behavior. I don't think "dropping" Schmitt would be the fair move. He is not an embarrassment to the organization, yet. Give him an opportunity to learn from his mistakes and be grateful that no one was killed or injured. So far as I know, Schmitt has not had any issues off the field, and I don't have a problem giving a guy the opportunity to come back and redeem himself. If the problems continue, then for sure cut him loose. As stated in an earlier comment, it would be quite hypocritical to cut Schmitt as punishment. It would be sending a message that Schmitt’s type of behavior is unacceptable, unless you're an all-pro athlete – then it is okay. With the Tatupu and Hill incidents not resulting in much in terms of punishment, Schmitt’s should not be handled any different. Give the guy a chance to redeem his character. At the very least, the timing for Schmitt's incident couldn't be any worse. I’m not defending Schmitt’s actions; I was hoping to make that clear. He definitely made a stupid mistake, and I hope he learns from it.

As far as declaring his behavior better or equal to Stallworth’s, I understand that he is lucky that his poor decision making didn’t result in manslaughter charges, but it isn’t fair to punish the two equally. His behavior was similar, but he isn’t being charged with manslaughter.

I’m a proponent of second chances, although the person must be remorseful and a first-time offender. Both seem to be the case with Schmitt. It is hard to defend such bone-headed behavior, and I’ll leave the punishment to the organization and the NFL. Outside of the legal consequences, I trust that they’ll appropriately punish Schmitt for his behavior.

I don’t think “dropping” Schmitt would be the fair move. He is not an embarrassment to the organization, yet. Give him an opportunity to learn from his mistakes and be grateful that no one was killed or injured. So far as I know, Schmitt has not had any issues off the field, and I don’t have a problem giving a guy the opportunity to come back and redeem himself. If the problems continue, then for sure cut him loose.

As stated in an earlier comment, it would be quite hypocritical to cut Schmitt as punishment. It would be sending a message that Schmitt’s type of behavior is unacceptable, unless you’re an all-pro athlete – then it is okay. With the Tatupu and Hill incidents not resulting in much in terms of punishment, Schmitt’s should not be handled any different. Give the guy a chance to redeem his character.

At the very least, the timing for Schmitt’s incident couldn’t be any worse.

]]> By: Screech http://12thmanrising.com/2009/06/29/owen-schmitt/comment-page-1/#comment-385 Screech Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:56:40 +0000 http://12thmanrising.com/?p=1015#comment-385 Drop Owen Schmitt. Since his DUI he's been spotted 2 different places with a no-name band out of WV drunk. After Myrtle Beach Bike Week and a DUI, he's an embarrassment. GO back to WV where those dumb ass hillbillys care about you. Drop Owen Schmitt. Since his DUI he’s been spotted 2 different places with a no-name band out of WV drunk. After Myrtle Beach Bike Week and a DUI, he’s an embarrassment. GO back to WV where those dumb ass hillbillys care about you.

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]]> By: Jerred http://12thmanrising.com/2009/06/29/owen-schmitt/comment-page-1/#comment-383 Jerred Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:00:32 +0000 http://12thmanrising.com/?p=1015#comment-383 I am just curious why you think Stallworth´s behavior is worse than Schmitts? Do you punish these guys based off of the behavior they CHOSE to do, or the by chance outcomes of that behavior. Why should there be a difference in punishment when the only difference is luck? I am just curious why you think Stallworth´s behavior is worse than Schmitts? Do you punish these guys based off of the behavior they CHOSE to do, or the by chance outcomes of that behavior. Why should there be a difference in punishment when the only difference is luck?

]]> By: tony http://12thmanrising.com/2009/06/29/owen-schmitt/comment-page-1/#comment-382 tony Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:18:40 +0000 http://12thmanrising.com/?p=1015#comment-382 whatever lets win nfc title then move onto superbowl! whatever lets win nfc title then move onto superbowl!

]]> By: Tim http://12thmanrising.com/2009/06/29/owen-schmitt/comment-page-1/#comment-381 Tim Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:11:01 +0000 http://12thmanrising.com/?p=1015#comment-381 A slap on the wrist. It sucks, but if the Seahawks organization is going to give Tautupu, and Bernard, and Hill no real punishment then the same should happen to Schmitt. It would be a shame if they used him to make an example just because he isn't as piviotal to our team. If you want to make an example you show the team by making a stiff punishment on one of the impact players. Then that says "this won't be tollarated." Tim A slap on the wrist. It sucks, but if the Seahawks organization is going to give Tautupu, and Bernard, and Hill no real punishment then the same should happen to Schmitt. It would be a shame if they used him to make an example just because he isn’t as piviotal to our team. If you want to make an example you show the team by making a stiff punishment on one of the impact players. Then that says “this won’t be tollarated.”
Tim

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