Comments on: Bad Sports Not Treated Alike In Idaho

By: Angryman

Angryman — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:36:47 +0000

So editor, you are pressing for state intervention into a criminal matter in which the victim does not want to press charges. This will be paid for by us taxpayers in a fruitless display of wasted time and money for what reason? The victim does not have to cooperate with prosecution so what will ultimately happen is the case will be a waste of time. You are simply a hypocrite.

EDITOR NOTE–The case is pretty much settled. I try not to post name calling, but since I am the “victim,” you get a pass on the rule. The entire point of my post was two similar incidents handled differently for the puncher. Someone challenged that there was “no victim” in the recent BSU matter and I responded. Perhaps the Nampa prep footballer shouldn’t have been charged either?? Seems the Daily Paper brought out the same issues.

By: Zippo

Zippo — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:03:55 +0000

Bad Boyz sell tickets. I wonder when Boise will force us to build a new sports complex so they can act like a big city.
As for a crime? Who cares… please don’t waste my money. Please spend that money stopping real crime.

By: bikeboy

bikeboy — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:54:53 +0000

“Smack talk” has been part of pretty much every “sporting” event since I’ve been paying attention. (Coach Petersen seems to discourage it, but it’s still going to happen. Boys will be boys.) Fans love to taunt the visiting team, as well. Personally, I wish it would remain good-natured, but many cross the line, especially when alcohol is involved.

There is absolutely no call for physical violence. Hitting somebody for what they said is an indicator of stupidity. (A “sucker punch” is when you hit somebody totally unexpectedly… is that hard to understand?)

IMO, the right decisions were made following “the incident.” Too bad better decisions weren’t made beforehand.

GO BRONCOS!

By: Mr. Watcher

Mr. Watcher — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:16:53 +0000

I believe nothing you have to say Casual Observer because you clearly have said things that you can not back up. Your very own words prove this to be fact.
Frankly, I believe you are trying to inject race into this and it stinks to high heaven. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see the direction you are going.

By: Casual Observer

Casual Observer — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:06:16 +0000

Sure Watcher, Hook is an angel. He was probably inviting that mean guy from the other team up to his room for tea and read some poetry. Maybe some zen relaxation. You just keep believing that.

By: Mr. Watcher

Mr. Watcher — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:56:38 +0000

Would it still be a sucker punch if our player hit their player in response to a question of incest with his mother?
*** A cheap shot is a sucker punch. Educated people and decent folks do not lower themselves to attack and assault others over slander. I find it strange you would ask such a question.

Or is it only a sucker punch when one of our guys gets hit after alleging the visiting player has sexual relations with his mother?
*** Casual Observer, do you have proof of this? I find it very had to believe that the players who was sucker punched said what you are saying he said next to Mr. Peterson.
My understanding was the Ducks player said that BSU needed a butt whipping after losing last year. The BSU players said, “how about that butt whipping we were going to get”. The Ducks player said “here’s you butt whipping m…. f….er.” Then sucker punched another man who had his hands to his side. The actions of a violent idiot and nothing butt

By: Casual Observer

Casual Observer — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:22:13 +0000

I’m having trouble with the term, “sucker punch.”

Would it still be a sucker punch if our player hit their player in response to a question of incest with his mother? Or is it only a sucker punch when one of our guys gets hit after alleging the visiting player has sexual relations with his mother?

By: James Bond

James Bond — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:11:41 +0000

I don’t have a problem with no prosecution, because Hout was not hurt. I am a bit chagrined by Oregon’s approach with this young man. He had been in quite a bit of trouble with Oregon, last spring and early in fall camp. He spoke freely to the media about this game, throwing down some smack. If Oregon had managed this player better, he might still be with them. His behavior this year should have resulted in him being suspended for the first game or two of the season. If Oregon had nipped this in the bud, they might have saved this young man from himself and his once-bright NFL future.

By: Mr. Watcher

Mr. Watcher — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:43:55 +0000

The player who was sucker punched had a right to file charges. He didn’t want to do that so that puts this matter to bed.
The last thing that I want to see is government forcing charges in places where the person who is on the receiving end of criminal conduct, doesn’t want them to be filed. Oh yea, government is working in that direction with arresting parents who spank their children to feed their system to stay employed. Say nothing about bring in federal money under the Modale Law.

By: The Boise Picayune

The Boise Picayune — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:24:36 +0000

1. A crime was committed, and witnessed.

2. Insomuch as Bronco Football is one of the few revenue and positive press generators left in Boise, short of someone being bludgeoned with a lead pipe on National Television, nothing will be done to rock that boat.

3. For a little edumication about Idaho Laws, visit: http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/TOC/IDStatutesTOC.htm