Uh-oh.
This unfortunate story from the Idaho Statesman today is bound to foster some ridicule aimed at Vandal fans in southern Idaho. Some who support That Team From Boise will view this as a prime opportunity to back up the notion that their school's president, Bob Kustra, was 100 percent correct in calling out the Moscow community as a rude, inebriated cesspool.
We all know that's absurd. Still, it might be a rough few days — unless the Vandals have become so unimportant in the state's lower region that no one even notices. If they do notice, and if you find yourself feeling a tad blue, don't forget that:
1) The Vandals are good enough, smart enough, and dog-gone it, people like them.
2) It's an isolated incident that can happen at any school. Even TTFB itself has gone through this exact situation, regarding one of its assistant coaches, this season. (I don't condone the "eye for an eye" approach to conflicts, but if you must, there is a little ammo in the barrel.)
3) If you're worried about the effect of this misstep on the team, don't. Robb Akey has the right demeanor to keep his players focused on the task at hand — Louisiana Tech this Saturday. And, concerning the on-field product, it helps that Idaho's receiving corps is deep and talented.
Maurice Shaw won't make or break the Vandals. Hopefully his actions won't dampen your work week, either.
It's important that everyone stay positive, especially those of us in Southern Idaho. When people rag on the Vandals I just smile and quietly nod. If you don't fight back with nasty words they get really confused.
ReplyDeleteThis kind of stuff happens ALL THE TIME with Donkey players. They get drunk in downtown Boise every year and make "asses" of themselves. Pete just does a really good job keeping in on the D.L. A few years ago, a BSU player killed a family on HW 55 driving recklessly, and EVERY year players get busted for something.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Melissa. They're soooo easily confused. ;)
ReplyDeleteA BSU player was arrested this summer for a DUI. He has since been suspended indefinitely for "undisclosed reasons." Like flowermama says, the media down here tries to keep it on the DL.
ReplyDeleteAnytime I get ragged on for being a Vandal and the source of this is a smurf turf grad, my favorite 2 responses are:
ReplyDelete1. At least I can read
2. You speak well for only having 3 teeth