NM11046 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I hope he addresses the media in public at some point. I won't believe that he truly wants to make a change in his life if he does a statement through Twitter. I'm 100% sure Riley will make that a requirement. I'll also bet that he gets involved in very routine charity work re: dangers of drinking and driving as well as rehab and a stint without pay/coaching privileges. Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 He'll have to make the case that the Keith Williams we saw up to this point is the real KW, and not the guy who gets a 3rd DUI recklessly. It won't be an easy case to make. If he holds on to his job, he'll be one lucky, lucky cat, and he should know that. If a cat has 9 lives, he'll have used up about 8 of them. Quote Link to comment
southernoregonhusker Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 He should be fired. This is the third time he has been caught, and he was only caught because he ran into somebody. Who knows how many times he has actually put others in danger because of his bad judgement and selfishness. Obviously not a good role model or leader of men. 1 Quote Link to comment
ScottyIce Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Probably a bit premature (in terms of the legal process) but it sure sounds like there isn't a lot of question about what happened early this morning. Third Offense DUI though it does appear that it's been a few years since the previous offenses. What's your opinion? Edit: I did add a third option for "not sure yet." Like I said above, I don't like to presume guilt but it sure doesn't sound like there is much wiggle room in what happened this morning. But perhaps some might want to see what - if anything - he's actually convicted of. Wow. Surprised you added this thread. Quote Link to comment
ScottyIce Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Rileys sound bite made it sound like the plan is to keep him. Football comes first here folks Does at Oregon too. 2 Quote Link to comment
The Dude Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 He should be behind bars. Doesn't necessarily mean he will be. He should be fired. Doesn't necessarily mean he will be. Kind of surprised a college football coach wouldn't be able to hire a lawyer to get him out of a couple DUI convictions. I know a guy who makes considerably less and has gotten out of 11 (and counting). That's disgusting. With all due respect, that is absolutely disgusting. Oh, I absolutely agree. It's also pretty damned impressive. Quote Link to comment
It'sNotAFakeID Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Why not a year suspension? I think part of what makes KW such a great coach is that he's "been there before." He's made mistakes and he knows he's imperfect, and right now his mistakes have him on the precipice of losing his job at a kind of place he never thought existed--his dream job. "I've been here, and here's what it almost cost me," can be great teaching material. Also, I think a year suspension can send out the right message. Football isn't first, but football is family, and you help your family members when they stumble. 2 Quote Link to comment
TheSker Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 "I've been here, and here's what it almost cost me," can be great teaching material. So how severe of an infraction does it need to be to go from "almost" costing someone to actually costing someone? Quote Link to comment
ADS Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 "I've been here, and here's what it almost cost me," can be great teaching material. So how severe of an infraction does it need to be to go from "almost" costing someone to actually costing someone?Ask Baylor 1 Quote Link to comment
It'sNotAFakeID Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 "I've been here, and here's what it almost cost me," can be great teaching material. So how severe of an infraction does it need to be to go from "almost" costing someone to actually costing someone? That's not my question to answer. My post was assuming a one-year suspension, which will cost KW. Quote Link to comment
Michiganball Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Yea, this gent gets caught roughly every five years, meaning he likely does this pretty damn often and doesn't care. If he get's a "special" slap on the wrist because he is a coach, that will make the program and state look like some of the southern schools that have an "understanding" with the law enforcement. Never mind he will never learn and may one day kill someone. Quote Link to comment
Sargon Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I said not sure since I don't have enough info to be comfortable making a "keep him" vote. However, I'm a strong lean to get rid of him. If he stays I think it should be in a non-coaching role with a huge pay decrease. See if he earns back trust over a year or two by staying stone cold sober and successful treatment (always a crap shoot however). Quote Link to comment
grandpasknee Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 When I was in Germany in the Army, their law was harsh. First offense drunk driving, lose license for LIFE. But, drinking and driving almost never, ever happened. There is absolutely NO reason to drink and drive if you are even marginally responsible. Having said that, I have no idea what is in his contract, what the Athletic department rules are, etc. I say he gets what ever is spelled out in the terms of all relevant laws, documents and guidelines. Nothing more, and nothing less. I suspect he'll be let go, which will suck for the program a s whole, but is the right thing for player / person development and perception. Quote Link to comment
Moiraine Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 It sucks for us but be should definitely be fired. Not all jobs require you to not get DUIs. A job coaching 18-22 year olds should. These athletes are around parties and alcohol a lot. They need someone who practices what they preach to be doing the preaching. Just saw it was not a DUI but not sure if it changes my opinion. And to those who think we'd be throwing him out on the streets, he should have plenty of $ by now and would likely find another job in 1-2 years where that team can say he's solved his problem. That's how these things usually work. Quote Link to comment
huskered17 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 The Univ and Riley have a tough call to make. Me, I want to win and Williams helps us do that, but I don't want the Univ to be looked at in a bad way and keeping Williams, does that. Glad I don't have to decide his fate. GBR!!! Quote Link to comment
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