[Husker] Problems

[Steve Reichenbach]

Yes, college students occasionally do stupid and illegal things, but
it's just not true to say: "There is no room for mistakes." and "These
guys might as well be hermits."  Closer to the truth is that there is
room for mistakes, but the room doesn't extend to sexual assault,
failure to comply, and resisting arrest.  Moreover, it is closer to the
truth to say they should avoid serious criminal behavior, than to say
they need to be hermits.  And, it's not just because there is a new
coach --- I think almost any coach would have to suspend a player
arrested on these three pretty serious charges.

The facts of this case have not yet been heard in a court, but if the
allegations are true, it's well beyond typical stupid and illegal
behaviors of most college students, at least those with whom I engaged
in stupid and illegal behaviors.

All of that said, depending on the nature of the alleged assault and
the alleged resisting arrest, I wouldn't be surprised to see Christensen
work his way out of the charges (e.g., diversion) and back onto the team.
Much of that depends on the details of the events, his attitude toward
his actions, and any past criminal record.


> Seems about right to me.... Actually seems low. Hell, if I detail all  
> of the people I went to college with and the stupid things we did  
> (including myself), it's way more than that.- way more.  Funny thing  
> is, there are quite a lot of them that have gone on to have pretty  
> successful careers.
> 
> Christensen.... oy vey. It's said to think that this guy worked so  
> hard through his years and in a single moment he became a complete  
> idiot and (allegedly) did this.
> 
> These guys anymore might as well be hermits. There is no room for  
> mistakes. There is no room for stupidity. I'm sure there's a certain  
> amount of you that feels there should be no stupidity, none. I'd like  
> to tell you all you're in denial with yourselves and about others.  
> That's my Dr. Phil moment.
> 
> It's not good to be the first one caught doing something stupid during  
> a coaching change. You become the sacrifice. Not good for Andy.