Thomas Bryant and Emmitt Holt cited for illegal alcohol posession

[Yogi'sBicep 1,048]

Wow uhh yeah I can't support this program under its current leaders, if there even are any

[Trish 11,506]

I was wondering if something big was going to happen around IU basketball. Things were getting a little chummy around here. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,073]

Rules that I live by and there are only two.

 

1. Don't draw undue attention to yourself
2. Always refer to rule # 1

Teach our players these two simple rules.

Where's Leroy Jethro Gibbs when we need him?

[Naturalhoosier 15,407]

While we all have our stories of puking on the feet of IUPD, a % has to do with our culture. Not the basketball one but the public one.

The public awareness of underage drinking is at an all time high. There has been a huge crackdown in recent years and that means fewer free passes. This is obviously not the only reason but certainly a part of the equation.

[KingPG21 6,583]

Seriously Holt. After last year. Just blows my mind

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

I'm puking sick!!!

Sounds like you had too many beers with the team

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

While we all have our stories of puking on the feet of IUPD, a % has to do with our culture. Not the basketball one but the public one.

The public awareness of underage drinking is at an all time high. There has been a huge crackdown in recent years and that means fewer free passes. This is obviously not the only reason but certainly a part of the equation.

Anyone who wasn't drinking on campus and at tailgates in this last year has no idea how true this statement is. Looks at the arrest and citation numbers as well. Sheesh.

[Naturalhoosier 15,407]

"Have a beer with IUBB" should be the Welcome Week slogan!!!!!

[Hovadipo 55,199]

"Have a beer with IUBB" should be the Welcome Week slogan!!!!!

Rumor has it this is replacing Haunted Hall of Hoops.

[Trish 11,506]

What's so hard about drinking in your own home? I was once butt naked drunk at showalter fountain and didn't get caught. What the hell????

 

 

Well you "can't" drink in the dorms ;)

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,073]

At least we have a loaded 2016 class coming in.

Perhaps using the word 'loaded' wasn't the best choice of words to describe the 2016 class!  :P

[Hoosierfan2017 20,935]

I understand the whole aspect of "they're college kids and want to have fun like everyone else," but if someone told me I could be an IU basketball player if I sacrifice partying and drinking until I'm 21 I'd do it in a heartbeat. Heck, they don't even have to sacrifice partying. If they go out and have fun but leave the alcohol alone they'd be fine. Athletes at every school in the country drink but apparently the players in our basketball program have absolutely no clue how to do it.

[HoosierReb01 7,511]

And I said such nice things about Holt yesterday.

[HoosierTrav 7,741]

I'm not going to "call you anything". I'm just going to disagree. Never said what he did either time was bad, but with the amount of issues we've had recently, and the warnings given by Glass and (I assume) Crean, why continue to do what you do? They aren't even freakin' sneaky about it! I've seen it firsthand!

I understand that, and its frustrating from our point of view but kicking him off the team is wayy too much IMO. I just cant find it in me to even say that he made a major mistake in the first incident he was present for. Like I said before, this is a non story with a coach other than Crean and the prior issues that Hanner and Devin ran into. Emmitt shouldn't be victim of harsher than normal punishment due to the mistakes of others. Its like we get pleasure from catching them being normal kids and bashing them over the head for it. Just my point of view. I'll never buy the notion that our kids should act like any age other than their own, just bc they wear candy striped pants. I'm all for punishment. All for it. But the punishment has to fit the crime. Thats my opinion. Obviously I feel strongly about it.  

[Iufan2324 158]

Being a star at IU is a bad thing now a days. No self control. Surround yourself with the right people.

[HoosierTrav 7,741]

So the circumstances of needing then to win matter? What about the circumstances of all the issues over the past few seasons regarding drugs/alcohol?

Each situation needs to be observed seperately. I dont agree with lumping all mistakes inthe same boat. Like I said, spare me the rationale. I'll never buy it. Emmitt having a drink will never hold the same punishment as Hanner being plastered while driving or Devin lighting up a doob in his dorm room.

[Beowulf50 816]

I really don't understand what the disconnect is here! This is just mind numbing. Why do our players not understand that they cannot do this stupid

[coonhounds 8,794]

And I said such nice things about Holt yesterday.

I really like holt and really think he could have impact this year. I am not sure he will or should even be on the team. I do think given the fact he almost killed a guy last year he should be a better role model for a incoming freshman like bryant than this.

[HoosierTrav 7,741]

I understand the whole aspect of "they're college kids and want to have fun like everyone else," but if someone told me I could be an IU basketball player if I sacrifice partying and drinking until I'm 21 I'd do it in a heartbeat. Heck, they don't even have to sacrifice partying. If they go out and have fun but leave the alcohol alone they'd be fine. Athletes at every school in the country drink but apparently the players in our basketball program have absolutely no clue how to do it.

You're asking a 19 and 20 year old this question. Not 30-50 year IU basketball fan.

[Alford Bailey 12,356]

Good grief I spend the afternoon relishing in market opportunities and should have been over here.