We can’t stand Alabama, but as fans of the University of South Carolina we don’t sweat them too much. Why not? Because last time they “rolled” into Columbia, S.C. our beloved Fighting Gamecocks waxed that No. 1 ass.
Anyway, this week we are ALL Alabamans … and we are ALL screaming “ROLL TIDE!” after a group of college students were busted in Walton County, Florida for … gasp! Enjoying spring break.
“What you’re about to see is hard to believe,” tightly wadded local TV anchor Tom Lewis of WJHG TV 7 reports.
Really?
The report goes on to describe how these hooligans are in jeopardy of losing their scholarships because of atrocities like “leaving pizza under beds” and “spilling beer.”
The horror, right?
The money line? When the reporter asks one of the spring breakers if he thinks it’s funny to be arrested (real probing journalism there).
“It’s hilarious. Roll Tide,” the young man responds.
Damn right, dude. “Roll tide!”
Again … maybe if law enforcement focused a little more on real crime and a little less time cracking down on underage drinking, all of us would be safer.
(h/t Deadspin)
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Are you still calling this a POLITCAL Website????
Obama’s numbers are crashing (not that it matters for him) but he may be bringing down the democrat party w/ him as the 2014 US Senate is up for grabs…And you are MUM on it???
No wonder Sanford, a former governor and Congressman, can only get 30% (what yall claim anyway) w/ you guding his campaign???
If you don’t believe that legislation is political, then what is? Oh I forgot, it’s all about your BIG religious views and your god given right to judge everyone else.
We wonder why SC is dumb and dirt poor. Well, maybe because we keep putting kids in jail, taking away scholarships and then they have no opportunity to be anything but dumb and dirt poor. I don’t expect you to care about any of this, it would be outside your realm of understanding and forgiveness.
Maybe legislation needs some tweaks and maybe they do need to focus on serious crimes vs. putting future generations behind bars?
Big T GOD BLESS YOU! Singlehandedly, you have shown us the error of our ways. This post is ALL about “the Obama.”
Obama’s numbers are crashing????? again, I realize you hate him, but false statements by you again and again. While he has, is and will stumble, his numbers are wayyyyyyyyy better than any member of Congress.
Are you still calling this a POLITCAL Website????
Obama’s numbers are crashing (not that it matters for him) but he may be bringing down the democrat party w/ him as the 2014 US Senate is up for grabs…And you are MUM on it???
No wonder Sanford, a former governor and Congressman, can only get 30% (what yall claim anyway) w/ you guding his campaign???
If you don’t believe that legislation is political, then what is? Oh I forgot, it’s all about your BIG religious views and your god given right to judge everyone else.
We wonder why SC is dumb and dirt poor. Well, maybe because we keep putting kids in jail, taking away scholarships and then they have no opportunity to be anything but dumb and dirt poor. I don’t expect you to care about any of this, it would be outside your realm of understanding and forgiveness.
Maybe legislation needs some tweaks and maybe they do need to focus on serious crimes vs. putting future generations behind bars?
Big T GOD BLESS YOU! Singlehandedly, you have shown us the error of our ways. This post is ALL about “the Obama.”
Obama’s numbers are crashing????? again, I realize you hate him, but false statements by you again and again. While he has, is and will stumble, his numbers are wayyyyyyyyy better than any member of Congress.
+1 for the muffintop in the middle.
+1 for the muffintop in the middle.
Who’s the owner of this “multimillion dollar home?” Did they rent it out to college kids during spring break? Did they let their kid use it for himself and his buddies during break? They clearly didn’t break into the house — as we might have heard about that and not about pizza under the bed. So who let them have the run of the house — and why isn’t the owner guilty of bad decision making? I want to see the home owner’s reaction. That’s the real story because college kids partying, smoking and urinating during spring break is not unheard of. The difference here, that separates a party from going unnoticed to one that becomes a major crime scene is the value of the house and the neighborhood. If I may paraphrase the Gospel According To Baha Men: “Who let the kids in?”
This is a totally shameful incident. My guess is that the owners are the parents of one of the kids. Totally stupid behaviour.
I think you are exactly right – it was likely the parents of one of the kids. In my day it was legal to drink at 18, I barely made the cutoff. Today, they are considered adults fit for trial at 17 or as early as 12 (depending upon the crime). They can join the military to defend our country, they have all the responsibilities of an adult, but far stricter consequences.
This was inside a home, no one’s life was in danger. You see the kids being removed from the house, I see none that appear to drunk out of their mind in the video. It was a house party. What laws were broken? (oh that underage drinking thing?). If the parent called the cops, then the best question is, did their son go to jail? I would imagine the child of that parent gave permission or even hosted said party.
The report said 80 kids were there (did you see the size of the house?) and it was neighbors who called. They must have been hot-bunking it. Also I would guess that the owner didn’t expect that many kids – one kid tells another and the crowd just grows.
It reminds of my time in DC when there were entire apartments either solely female or male. Notices were put in elevators in various buildings for open parties. It was BYOBB…..BRING YOUR OWN BOOZE OR BROAD! Man oh man, we had some times – folks were in the stairwells, elevators riding up and down, balconies and the rooftop patios.
No one ever complained or gave us any hassles – of course, we were all “adults” —- HAH! (ps – thanks for the memories).
I did the see the size of the house – wow! I read the report, but got sidetracked when I watched that video and see all those teenagers shackled!
I remember those days too Shifty! And no one complained or hassled us because we were “adults” and ironically the same age as most of these kids ;)
Do you think they were all spending the night there, “inside a home,” where “no one’s life was in danger ?” Perhaps some of them were going to get into cars inebriated to go back to their hotels or wherever they were staying. I think you’d be changing your tune, then, when they became a danger to themselves and others on the road – or did your train of logic not make it that far?
We can speculate all day, but there is NO evidence to support what you are suggesting. What about adults who drink in their home, are they a danger? Should we arrest them because they “might” get into a car? Or did your train of logic make it that far?
Who’s the owner of this “multimillion dollar home?” Did they rent it out to college kids during spring break? Did they let their kid use it for himself and his buddies during break? They clearly didn’t break into the house — as we might have heard about that and not about pizza under the bed. So who let them have the run of the house — and why isn’t the owner guilty of bad decision making? I want to see the home owner’s reaction. That’s the real story because college kids partying, smoking and urinating during spring break is not unheard of. The difference here, that separates a party from going unnoticed to one that becomes a major crime scene is the value of the house and the neighborhood. If I may paraphrase the Gospel According To Baha Men: “Who let the kids in?”
This is a totally shameful incident. My guess is that the owners are the parents of one of the kids. Totally stupid behaviour.
I think you are exactly right – it was likely the parents of one of the kids. In my day it was legal to drink at 18, I barely made the cutoff. Today, they are considered adults fit for trial at 17 or as early as 12 (depending upon the crime). They can join the military to defend our country, they have all the responsibilities of an adult, but far stricter consequences.
This was inside a home, no one’s life was in danger. You see the kids being removed from the house, I see none that appear to drunk out of their mind in the video. It was a house party. What laws were broken? (oh that underage drinking thing?). If the parent called the cops, then the best question is, did their son go to jail? I would imagine the child of that parent gave permission or even hosted said party.
The report said 80 kids were there (did you see the size of the house?) and it was neighbors who called. They must have been hot-bunking it. Also I would guess that the owner didn’t expect that many kids – one kid tells another and the crowd just grows.
It reminds of my time in DC when there were entire apartments either solely female or male. Notices were put in elevators in various buildings for open parties. It was BYOBB…..BRING YOUR OWN BOOZE OR BROAD! Man oh man, we had some times – folks were in the stairwells, elevators riding up and down, balconies and the rooftop patios.
No one ever complained or gave us any hassles – of course, we were all “adults” —- HAH! (ps – thanks for the memories).
I did the see the size of the house – wow! I read the report, but got sidetracked when I watched that video and see all those teenagers shackled!
I remember those days too Shifty! And no one complained or hassled us because we were “adults” and ironically the same age as most of these kids ;)
Do you think they were all spending the night there, “inside a home,” where “no one’s life was in danger ?” Perhaps some of them were going to get into cars inebriated to go back to their hotels or wherever they were staying. I think you’d be changing your tune, then, when they became a danger to themselves and others on the road – or did your train of logic not make it that far?
We can speculate all day, but there is NO evidence to support what you are suggesting. What about adults who drink in their home, are they a danger? Should we arrest them because they “might” get into a car? Or did your train of logic make it that far?
Why does the footage not portray any of the FIFTEEN young women who were arrested.
It’s discrimination because the young men fit the classic, “animal house” stereotype.
The pathetic thing is that the paid officer has not choice but to attempt to justify a law (21 to drink) that he didn’t have any decision in enacting. He is an agent of the state; and so his “expert” opinion on the matter is of little use.
Cops lobby, too; and there are groups that oppose the unjust limitation of alcohol consumption by those over the age of 18. No one who opposes the law or supports the decisions of the young adults was consulted for this report.
Let’s face it–this country (and in particular, many parts of the Bible Belt) is run by a bunch a prudish baby boomers traumatized by the ’60s. They’re the ones making the laws, scolding us kids, and ultimately voting for poor policies that engender irresponsibility.
Why does the footage not portray any of the FIFTEEN young women who were arrested.
It’s discrimination because the young men fit the classic, “animal house” stereotype.
The pathetic thing is that the paid officer has not choice but to attempt to justify a law (21 to drink) that he didn’t have any decision in enacting. He is an agent of the state; and so his “expert” opinion on the matter is of little use.
Cops lobby, too; and there are groups that oppose the unjust limitation of alcohol consumption by those over the age of 18. No one who opposes the law or supports the decisions of the young adults was consulted for this report.
Let’s face it–this country (and in particular, many parts of the Bible Belt) is run by a bunch a prudish baby boomers traumatized by the ’60s. They’re the ones making the laws, scolding us kids, and ultimately voting for poor policies that engender irresponsibility.
Are you f’in kidding me? Who brought along the local news station for this “newsworthy” event? Looks like the po po wanted to get a little publicity to me.
If I were in that area, I’d represent every one of them for free. Try every GD case – make them pay a jury for every one – keep every officer in court all dadgum day. Maybe they’ll learn a lesson when the 1 or 2 guiltys they get and have pay a $300 fine don’t nearly cover the thousands in costs to arrest them and try them.
By the way, who opened the door for the po po? Screw em – unless they had a warrant.
Are you f’in kidding me? Who brought along the local news station for this “newsworthy” event? Looks like the po po wanted to get a little publicity to me.
If I were in that area, I’d represent every one of them for free. Try every GD case – make them pay a jury for every one – keep every officer in court all dadgum day. Maybe they’ll learn a lesson when the 1 or 2 guiltys they get and have pay a $300 fine don’t nearly cover the thousands in costs to arrest them and try them.
By the way, who opened the door for the po po? Screw em – unless they had a warrant.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9QpDvhshOQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9QpDvhshOQ
Having observed USC athletics for a number of years, I can understand the unbridled pride that wells up in every Gamecock fan when a single victory over Alabama is mentioned. However, the University of Alabama is infinitely superior to the University of South Carolina. It always has been and it always will be. If for no other reason, and there is virtually an unending list, the athletes at Alabama have mastered the use of cutlery and are conversant in the English language. They also tend to win a lot on a regular basis. At last count I believe Alabama has won the national championship FIFTEEN times. Forget about baseball, track, and those other games. Football is the only college sport that counts.
This incident offers a perfect example of one of the principle differences between the University of Alabama and the University of South Carolina. These lovely children who were frolicking at the beach over spring break will no doubt return to Tuscaloosa and retain the services of an attorney who graduated from a top tier law school. This will get worked out for the college high jinx that it was. Had these children been from South Carolina, on the other hand, they would return to Columbia where they would retain the services of an attorney who became an attorney because Dad couldn’t get them into chiropractor school. What defense would our brilliant homegrown Barristers put up? Oh, c’mon, you know! It was a sweepstakes!!
Roll Tide, indeed….
Carp, Often find yourself talking to the bartender at parties? Yawn, and yawn again.
Ouch! You cut me to the quick! I didn’t think anybody was going to stay up late to diagram my sentences. However, I do understand your yawning problem. Athletic victories and academic excellence are the stuff of fairy tales and bedtime stories amongst the USC faithful. I can see where they would elicit a Pavlovian sleep response. The big chicken for a mascot says it all.
I never disputed Ala’s athletic successes. My observations were of your emotional simplicity and difficulty with English grammar. Fortunately, I will not suffer you socially.
BTW, I must assume you weren’t an English major in “deah old Tuscaloosa.”
Having observed USC athletics for a number of years, I can understand the unbridled pride that wells up in every Gamecock fan when a single victory over Alabama is mentioned. However, the University of Alabama is infinitely superior to the University of South Carolina. It always has been and it always will be. If for no other reason, and there is virtually an unending list, the athletes at Alabama have mastered the use of cutlery and are conversant in the English language. They also tend to win a lot on a regular basis. At last count I believe Alabama has won the national championship FIFTEEN times. Forget about baseball, track, and those other games. Football is the only college sport that counts.
This incident offers a perfect example of one of the principle differences between the University of Alabama and the University of South Carolina. These lovely children who were frolicking at the beach over spring break will no doubt return to Tuscaloosa and retain the services of an attorney who graduated from a top tier law school. This will get worked out for the college high jinx that it was. Had these children been from South Carolina, on the other hand, they would return to Columbia where they would retain the services of an attorney who became an attorney because Dad couldn’t get them into chiropractor school. What defense would our brilliant homegrown Barristers put up? Oh, c’mon, you know! It was a sweepstakes!!
Roll Tide, indeed….
Carp, Often find yourself talking to the bartender at parties? Yawn, and yawn again.
Ouch! You cut me to the quick! I didn’t think anybody was going to stay up late to diagram my sentences. However, I do understand your yawning problem. Athletic victories and academic excellence are the stuff of fairy tales and bedtime stories amongst the USC faithful. I can see where they would elicit a Pavlovian sleep response. The big chicken for a mascot says it all.
I never disputed Ala’s athletic successes. My observations were of your emotional simplicity and difficulty with English grammar. Fortunately, I will not suffer you socially.
BTW, I must assume you weren’t an English major in “deah old Tuscaloosa.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A0wGO3c2T8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A0wGO3c2T8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52EeVLOeM0w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52EeVLOeM0w