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North Dakota State suspended three players from the football indefinitely and kicked another one off in one sweeping move today.

Head coach Craig Bohl said wide receiver Shamen Washington, quarterback Jose Mohler and defensive end Garrett Johnson need to think about things other than football. All three were arrested and charged with driving under the influence.

“They need to get their personal lives together,” Bohl said. “Playing football is a privilege, not a right, and the players need to realize they are held to a higher standard.”

Bohl said quarterback Troy Jackson was dismissed for off-the-field issues that were unrelated to his possession of marijuana charge in February.

For more on this story, see tomorrow's Forum.

TwinTownBisonFan wrote:... jeebus.

cue bf to talk about how "manly" they all are for driving drunk...

I like that Bohl isn't taking their shit...

BlackFalkin wrote: Do these idiots realize what conference they are in? They must not *want* to win. I realize that the coach had to do, what he had to do. BUT daaamn! Does he wanna win a game or not?

What i would do is suspend them, but on some slick sh*t I would then tell them to still train on their own. And after everyone has forgetten about this bs, I would let em back on the team in after summer. That way, I ve disciplined them and got my stars back on the squad.

“Another day, another suspension.”

It’s gotten that bad in Athens. Georgia coach Mark Richt has suspended six players from playing in the Aug 30 season-opener (as the No. 1-ranked team in preseason polls). Here’s your laundry list of Dawgs serving suspension time in the dawg pound:

Coach Mark Richt said Perez, who has appeared in three games this season, will be suspended for the Bulldogs’ final two games —- Saturday’s against Georgia Tech, and a bowl game.

Compare that to the recent arrests at Tennessee. Two players were arrested for possession of marijuana when they were pulled over by Knoxville cops while driving around town with a recruit on an official visit. Their punishment: Community service as dictated by coach Phillip Fulmer, ride-alongs with local police and some “unnamed punishment” within the football program. But no suspensions from competition.

Minimum Sanctions for Alcohol and other Drug Violations

All students found in violation, through the University’s Judicial process, of Alcohol and Other Drug Related Misconduct (see Conduct Regulation IV) will receive:

1st violation – For possession (not consumption) of alcohol only - Alcohol awareness class and probation for six (6) months from the date of resolution.

1st violation – For consumption, use, distribution, and possession of alcohol OR use, possession, distribution of other drugs – Alcohol and Other Drug awareness class and probation for twelve (12) months from the date of resolution.

2nd offense while on probation – suspension from institution for current semester and 1 subsequent semester (Fall or Spring semesters only). Summer suspension may not be substituted for a Fall or Spring semester and will be included if suspension is initiated during Spring semester.

FargoBison wrote: Washington can leave for all I care, sounds like he was completely wasted....

BlackFalkin wrote: Do these idiots realize what conference they are in? They must not *want* to win. I realize that the coach had to do, what he had to do. BUT daaamn! Does he wanna win a game or not?

What i would do is suspend them, but on some slick sh*t I would then tell them to still train on their own. And after everyone has forgetten about this bs, I would let em back on the team in after summer. That way, I ve disciplined them and got my stars back on the squad.

BlackFalkin wrote:

FargoBison wrote: Washington can leave for all I care, sounds like he was completely wasted....

So What if he was wasted!? Most these guys have been wasted at one time or another, you guys have REALY gotta get this 'arm chair qb' mind set outta ur system.

Pay attention:
1.The guys on the team are more pissed than happy that these guys are suspended.
2.The coach only did this to keep his job. So get off his nuts, bc when it all boils down to it, he didnt have a choice.

Another thing, you guys are watching these player interviews on tv and believing them, have you ever notice the players' face while hes talking? He's bored and hesitant... know why? bc a player cant really say what he wants to say bc it may sound arrogant or politicaly incorrect. Half the stuff there saying is what simp ass fans, alumni, and the athletic director want to hear or want them to say.

Wake up!

BlackFalkin wrote:

FargoBison wrote: Washington can leave for all I care, sounds like he was completely wasted....

So What if he was wasted!? Most these guys have been wasted at one time or another, you guys have REALY gotta get this 'arm chair qb' mind set outta ur system.

Pay attention:
1.The guys on the team are more pissed than happy that these guys are suspended.
2.The coach only did this to keep his job. So get off his nuts, bc when it all boils down to it, he didnt have a choice.

Another thing, you guys are watching these player interviews on tv and believing them, have you ever notice the players' face while hes talking? He's bored and hesitant... know why? bc a player cant really say what he wants to say bc it may sound arrogant or politicaly incorrect. Half the stuff there saying is what simp ass fans, alumni, and the athletic director want to hear or want them to say.

Wake up!

BlackFalkin wrote: Do these idiots realize what conference they are in? They must not *want* to win. I realize that the coach had to do, what he had to do. BUT daaamn! Does he wanna win a game or not?

What i would do is suspend them, but on some slick sh*t I would then tell them to still train on their own. And after everyone has forgetten about this bs, I would let em back on the team in after summer. That way, I ve disciplined them and got my stars back on the squad.

kemajic wrote:We've all had our problems like this. The low tolerance level Bohl has set is the right move to avoid an epidemic. Tha bad news for NDSU was the stupidity exhibited by some players; the good news is the consequences delivered.

Can the forum take that kind of action with BF for stupidity?

kemajic wrote:We've all had our problems like this. The low tolerance level Bohl has set is the right move to avoid an epidemic. Tha bad news for NDSU was the stupidity exhibited by some players; the good news is the consequences delivered.

Can the forum take that kind of action with BF for stupidity?

Ursus A. Horribilis wrote:

kemajic wrote:We've all had our problems like this. The low tolerance level Bohl has set is the right move to avoid an epidemic. Tha bad news for NDSU was the stupidity exhibited by some players; the good news is the consequences delivered.

Can the forum take that kind of action with BF for stupidity?

I hope not because I don't like to see people getting banned for their opinions but man he does have some depth to his stupid pool. If he wants to put it out there that there should be no accountability or responsibility due to the fact that these guys are football players then it is just refreshing to see that not one other former D1 player on this board including yourself has agreed with him. His sense of entitlement goes far beyond his abilities. I really do think that he has to be a board personality only and not a real person.

Ursus A. Horribilis wrote: I hope not because I don't like to see people getting banned for their opinions but man he does have some depth to his stupid pool. If he wants to put it out there that there should be no accountability or responsibility due to the fact that these guys are football players then it is just refreshing to see that not one other former D1 player on this board including yourself has agreed with him. His sense of entitlement goes far beyond his abilities. I really do think that he has to be a board personality only and not a real person.