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It's not what Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith had on his "to-do" list, but he may be re-evaluating discipline policies after another OSU football player lands in hot water.
This time it was a fight at a bar, and with the headlines coming one after another OSU can't help but hear the football fans wondering out loud whether the program is out of control.
Police had already broken up the fight twice at the Blues Station nightclub. On the third time they charged OSU junior defensive tackle Tim Schafer with disorderly conduct.
This comes right on the heels of the arrests of running back Erik Haw for marijuana possession and kicker Jonathan Skeete for drug trafficking.
OSU officials say coaches talk to the players all the time about their conduct, staying out late and substance abuse. They tell them there are consequences for those who violate the policy.
Since Jim Tressel took over, the list of players charged with crimes has grown to 15. Three of them were kicked off the team, while some, but not all of the others, received suspensions.
The student athlete handbook clearly addresses what is not allowed, but in many cases leaves open what, if any, disciplinary action should be taken.
Former Buckeye linebacker Chris Spielman says players have to accept they're under a microscope.
"Let's be realistic; the rules are different and if you don't want to live by those rules and that responsibility, and it's easy for me to stand here and say this, I tell them, 'Go somewhere else and play, I can't have it,'" says Spielman.
OSU Spokesman Steve Snapp said the issue does have the attention athletic director Gene Smith and that there is an ongoing discussion about policy and discipline, but he stopped short of saying that changes are in the works.
10 Investigates found yet another student athlete in trouble. There is an arrest warrant out for OSU football player T.J. Downing, issued after he failed to appear on numerous driving-related charges including driving without a license.
[font=Arial, Helvetica, Verdana]Player Offenses Put OSU On Defense[/font]
<SCRIPT language=JavaScript>var wn_last_ed_date = getLEDate("May23,2005,4:57 PM EST"); document.write(wn_last_ed_date);</SCRIPT>May 23, 2005, 04:57 PM
It's not what Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith had on his "to-do" list, but he may be re-evaluating discipline policies after another OSU football player lands in hot water.
This time it was a fight at a bar, and with the headlines coming one after another OSU can't help but hear the football fans wondering out loud whether the program is out of control.
Police had already broken up the fight twice at the Blues Station nightclub. On the third time they charged OSU junior defensive tackle Tim Schafer with disorderly conduct.
This comes right on the heels of the arrests of running back Erik Haw for marijuana possession and kicker Jonathan Skeete for drug trafficking.
OSU officials say coaches talk to the players all the time about their conduct, staying out late and substance abuse. They tell them there are consequences for those who violate the policy.
Since Jim Tressel took over, the list of players charged with crimes has grown to 15. Three of them were kicked off the team, while some, but not all of the others, received suspensions.
The student athlete handbook clearly addresses what is not allowed, but in many cases leaves open what, if any, disciplinary action should be taken.
Former Buckeye linebacker Chris Spielman says players have to accept they're under a microscope.
"Let's be realistic; the rules are different and if you don't want to live by those rules and that responsibility, and it's easy for me to stand here and say this, I tell them, 'Go somewhere else and play, I can't have it,'" says Spielman.
OSU Spokesman Steve Snapp said the issue does have the attention athletic director Gene Smith and that there is an ongoing discussion about policy and discipline, but he stopped short of saying that changes are in the works.
10 Investigates found yet another student athlete in trouble. There is an arrest warrant out for OSU football player T.J. Downing, issued after he failed to appear on numerous driving-related charges including driving without a license.
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LightningRod
Legend
The driving offenses that generated the warrant occurred on 4/22/2004 - 2004!!! The warrant itself was issued on 5/1/2004 - 2004!!! You mean to tell me that sherrifs could not find TJ for over one year. This is really getting to be hilarious. But we will read in the media how another player is "arrested" of a "crime" with another round of "let's do such and such" to "so-and-so."
Oh My What Criminal Activity, or, What The Hell Took So Long to Execute the Warrant
Oh My What Criminal Activity, or, What The Hell Took So Long to Execute the Warrant
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CleveBucks
Serenity now
My roommate unknowingly was driving around while his license was suspended and a warrant was out for his arrest. Turns out the court sent documents to the wrong address and never bothered to check again.
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sandgk
Watson, Crick & A Twist
Total Due was $93:00. Sigh.
Here is the URL to the page with the video of the 10TV Piece
http://www.wbns10tv.com/Global/story.asp?S=3381311&nav=LUERaBzf
Here is the URL to the page with the video of the 10TV Piece
http://www.wbns10tv.com/Global/story.asp?S=3381311&nav=LUERaBzf
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Here's SI.com on Schafer
Schafer cited in fight outside bar
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio State defensive lineman Tim Schafer was charged with disorderly conduct for fighting with a man outside a bar.
Schafer is the third Buckeye to face criminal charges in less than two weeks.
Police reports said Schafer, who started five games as an offensive lineman last season, was fighting with another man early Saturday morning. Police said both men were bloody, had bite marks and smelled of alcohol.
Schafer played in 11 of 12 games last year at right tackle. He switched to defense this spring.
A statement on Schafer's status with the team will be issued later in the week, an athletic department spokesman said.
Ohio State kicker Jonathan Skeete was charged May 11 with marijuana trafficking, and running back Erik Haw was charged with marijuana possession.
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Schafer cited in fight outside bar
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio State defensive lineman Tim Schafer was charged with disorderly conduct for fighting with a man outside a bar.
Schafer is the third Buckeye to face criminal charges in less than two weeks.
Police reports said Schafer, who started five games as an offensive lineman last season, was fighting with another man early Saturday morning. Police said both men were bloody, had bite marks and smelled of alcohol.
Schafer played in 11 of 12 games last year at right tackle. He switched to defense this spring.
A statement on Schafer's status with the team will be issued later in the week, an athletic department spokesman said.
Ohio State kicker Jonathan Skeete was charged May 11 with marijuana trafficking, and running back Erik Haw was charged with marijuana possession.
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scarletandgrey
Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult!
LloydSev said:Well.. TJ is an elusive guy.. I mean for an entire year no one has known where he is on Saturdays
Good detective work there Lloyd
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