Imagine if Harris’ 118-mph drive down I-5 at four in the morning had had a tragic result (it isn’t that much of a stretch). Thank God it didn’t, but these guys, all of them, need to make this their wakeup call. Todd Doxey’s death was a tragic accident and a grave sorrow for the Oregon community. To have players or other people get seriously injured or killed through behavior like this would be much worse.
More than anything, I’m pleading for this group to learn how to enjoy themselves without putting themselves in harm’s way or getting into trouble with the law. They’re kids, I know that. They’re brimming with testosterone, idolized by thousands, and they should be having the time of their lives. But every one of them has to find the balance, wisdom or guidance to stay out of situations like these.
For the players, this was and is a teachable moment, and the hope is they truly have learned something. Their safety and their futures are at stake. Everyone raises a little hell in college; it’s practically a required course. But no one should come out with ruined reputations, diminished opportunities, or a role in a preventable tragedy.
And that’s especially true of Darron Thomas, who is the leader and the example for the entire team.
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