Fourth and 8
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HeinekenMan said:I understand the legalities that may have obligated him to remain at the scene of the accident rather than taking matters into his own hands. I also recognize that he was the typical ashhat with his macho attitude and deckhead response to the reporter's questions.
At the end of the day, though, we're talking about a guy who did make an effort to help the kid. Sure, he might have broken the law, but I think our society is too caught up in protocol. How would they have handled this in Mayberry? Sometimes, I think the innocence of a simpler age is easily brushed aside.
I just hope we're not judging him based what he says more than for his actions. I think we're probably guilty of that a bit in our profession. Of course, the morning paper might detail how he was at fault and purposefully covered up his drunken driving by insisting that nobody call the police. That's a chance I'll take as I side with the minority.
I agree with the actions and words contrast. Look, the accounts don't depict the guy as someone who hit the kid, dumped him off on a player and said "I've got a darn meeting to go to." He, or a player with him, took him in to a nurse and a certified trainer. Most accidents have that only if a driver who happens to be a nurse stops.
Big error in judgment even if the accident wasn't his fault.
But back to the actions and words bit. Had he not been quoted the way he was, does anyone seriously think he'd be getting ripped nationally? MSNBC picked up the story.