When someone becomes a public figure, whether an LSU athlete or not, they expose themselves to public scrutiny. We have a right here, if not a duty, to discuss things they may make public. Check your emotions at the door and stop getting your feelings hurt like little girls. Feel free to point out my mistakes and I'll admit them. The comment about the woman was out of line and I owned up to it. Although I believe his passion is misplaced, I admire nutriaitch for having the guts to post what's on his mind and not rely on a cowardly personal rep remark like fishhead.
I don't know, interesting comments. I'm coming from the outside here but with perspective on a similar situation. Two weeks after the Rose Bowl, USC's placekicker Mario Danelo lost his life when he fell off a cliff just blocks from his home. His body wasn't discovered until the next day and his father was standing at the top of the cliff yelling Mario's name as they raised his body on a stretcher. So many questions and criticisms. What was he doing on the edge of a cliff, by himself, that late at night? No one will ever know the truth and frankly does it really matter? What purpose is served by asking or even answering such questions. The bottom line is the person is gone, their family grieves, a future will be unrealized. It's no different than people who stop to look at the scene of a traffic accident. Does knowledge about the speeding that caused the accident prevent future accidents? Of course not. Marquise Hill died in a tragic and unusual way. At this point it seems the focus should be on the life he lived.
Which is why I have discussed my emotions here...I am sorry they don't agree with yours but that is why we are here (right...to discuss?)! I do not believe anybody has acted as a little girl here on either side (except you here calling names) and NO I will not check my emotions at the door because like you said this is where I can discuss my feelings about this situation! I am once again sorry that I don't agree with you but I do appreciate you realizing that I guess some are allowed to voice thier opinions aorund here.
There's no such thing as a "cowardly personal rep remark" anymore. Cowardly was when people could give it without signing it. But if you want everyone to know what I said to you...EVERYBODY, I TOLD HIM HIS POST ABOUT MARQUISE THAT CONTAINED NOTHING BUT PURE SPECULATION ABOUT HIS INTENTIONS WITH THE WOMAN WAS AN IDIOTIC POST...my words precisely.:thumb:
Not sure what this is all about, but for information purposes, only, "Contributors" can see "Who" left rep. :thumb: Can we get back to MH and disagree without attacking each other? You are all good people and disagreeing is what makes it fun but no need to get personal.....at the end of the day, we all love the P & G.
I know he should have worn a vest, I said as much. But when you hear that someone has died, and the first thing you say is "he was dumb for _______", is pretty phucking inconsiderate. If your first thought after a family member or friend dies, is what he/she did wrong, then I'm thankful you and I aren't related. I figured that out already. Which is why you'd rather point out the ONE negative of the story instead of the many positive about the man and his life. Misplaced? Not sure how defending the honor of someone that passed away can be viewed as misplaced.
OK, take this info for what it's worth. One of my delivery guys from New Orleans just dropped off a load at my shop and told me that the girl MH was with was not a friend of the family. He knows this because his daughter's boyfriend grew up with MH and they still remained close friends. He could not tell me specifics because he had just gotten back from Dallas (visiting his other daughter) and only spoke to his daughter through the tears last night. This still does not take anything away from MH compared to what he done for his team(s), community, school(s), and surrounding areas. He is still a hero in my book. I wish MH's family comfort through family, friends, and prayer. May God be at your side. :geauxtige please don't shoot the messenger.
I'm glad you included that cause, in my opinion, that's all we should focus on since it's the only reason we even came to know/care about him. People get buried everyday and who goes to the funeral home and says, "Well, he did SO many great things for the community, for so-and-so, etc. but you know, I remember one time when he was seen walking out of a bar with a pretty woman". I know that example is once removed from being parallel but I think my point is clear.....his accomplishments don't change and regardless of the circumstances surrounding his death- he's gone, we should pay respect or leave well-enough alone. BTW, great post Nootch. :thumb:
I guess I should have never said anything. I just felt to do it because of the 'back/forth' going on in this thread. None of us are good enough to judge one another. We do it, and we know it's wrong. I'm as guilty as anyone. I hope we all learn something from this. I know I did. Peace
