Jay Hedgeman issued summons for posession

[RedCajun]

Marijuana is a banned substance by the NCAA. Can you name one NCAA program that doesn't suspend or release players for possessing or using marijuana?

The NCAA only comes in and tests a random sample 2-3 times per year. Most schools will do (street drug) tests in between and typically handle any issues internally before anything goes public

NCAA tests are obviously handled differently

[zephyr]

I bet most forget the big juco center we lost before the season started. Stalcup I believe was his name.

Admittedly, we've lost so many I can't remember most of the names.

[BirdofParadise]

Hedgeman was suspended (not released) by Marlin for the rest of the season for violation of team rules.

Hedgeman asked for his release. It was granted.

Now Hedgeman gets a summons for possession.

And some of you have a problem with coach Marlin for this???

If you coached a team that had a player get arrested for marijuana, would you do nothing?

Please tell me the difference between possession of marijuana and being arrested for underage drinking.

Both are illegal. Both are misdemeanors.

[CrazyCajun]

Hedgeman was suspended (not released) by Marlin for the rest of the season for violation of team rules.

Hedgeman asked for his release. It was granted.

Now Hedgeman gets a summons for possession.

And some of you have a problem with coach Marlin for this???

If you coached a team that had a player get arrested for marijuana, would you do nothing?

Please tell me the difference between possession of marijuana and being arrested for underage drinking.

Both are illegal. Both are misdemeanors.

No I have a problem with people thinking jay hedgemen getting a possession charge equals Marlin not having a retention problem and can't wait to come here and suggest that. You are right, I don't think either offense is very different...neither would deserve dismissal unless it's repetitive..both are things young people get caught doing everyday. This incident does not negate the fact another highly thought of player just had to be begged to stay, that it's always something else or the kids fault...but apparently never has anything to do with guy in charge of the program.

[Turbine]

Although the issue may or may not be exactly the same, this marijuana related summons is new and not directly related to Hedgeman's February suspension.

[zephyr]

No I have a problem with people thinking jay hedgemen getting a possession charge equals Marlin not having a retention problem and can't wait to come here and suggest that. You are right, I don't think either offense is very different...neither would deserve dismissal unless it's repetitive..both are things young people get caught doing everyday. This incident does not negate the fact another highly thought of player just had to be begged to stay, that it's always something else or the kids fault...but apparently never has anything to do with guy in charge of the program.

His charge and Marlin's retention problem are exclusive of one another in this case. I don't think either has anything to do with the other.

[BirdofParadise]

Although the issue may or may not be exactly the same, this marijuana related summons is new and not directly related to Hedgeman's February suspension.

That would be an incorrect statement. You can read between the lines here.

[Boomer]

I see they are finally extending Louisiana Ave. south past "The university."

---T-Bine---I remember your great post about UL being located on the corner of University and Louisiana!!! One day maybe!!! I think I saw your house on the HI-way --might stop to give a donation!!!

[Ragin' Caleb]

Marlins program has a player retention problem, Jay hedgemen getting a possession charge doesn't change that in anyway at all.

Would this conversation be any different if he was not suspended before?

[LifeTimeCajun]

What got stolen at the tigue and apc ? Saw there were some arrest yesterday for stolen goods