He also took it down then put it back up just to taunt her.
But then there are things like assaults, drugs and general douchebaggery.
Downey just tweeted that he wants tobe a Hawkeye
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He also took it down then put it back up just to taunt her.
But then there are things like assaults, drugs and general douchebaggery.
I tend to believe this is just one of those bogus stories that gains traction because of the inherent circularity of social media - a modern day equivalent of the game "whisper down the lane".
I don't see the Iowa staff giving this more than a passing thought - if that.
I don't see the Iowa staff giving this more than a passing thought - if that.
It would be difficult (to what degree, I'm not sure) to support the team or HWC if he showed up in IC.
Wendy, you shouldn't stop supporting the HWC or the Hawks because of one person. I don't think they're going to let him on the team unless there has been some potent signs of "repentance.". Open your mind to the possibility that people are not beyond redemption.
Having said that, at this stage, I don't want him here either.
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Still not impossible... does he sweat a lot?
I can forgive a lot, or at least move on from a lot, but sharing explicit videos without consent crosses a pretty big line in my world.
And like I said, I don't know to what degree my enthusiasm would be affected, but I do know it would be.
It wouldn't just be one person. It wouldn't just be him but also those who made the call--the ones running the program.
And I should also say, once again don't care for him, but if there was social media back in the day a lot of our guys from the 80's and into the 90's would be screwed. Anybody who went out in IC and ventured into the Sports Column and saw certain wrestlers and coaches would know exactly what I mean. I have a million stories that make Downey look like a choir boy.
Also, this isn't a matter of someone who has a "good" reputation and makes a mistake. He's consistently shown poor judgment, to put it lightly. I wish him the best and hope he can find a straighter path/figure things out, but I'd rather that not happen in IC. I also realize my opinion means zero in this situation.
No, you don't have ANYTHING to make McRibblet look like a choir boy. You might have old stories, but PD3 has his own book called DSM-5.
I agree.
And I'd also get a kick out of seeing them wheel a box (with air holes) mat side before introductions and have McRibblet emerge, the staff remove the large red ball from his mouth before letting him off the chain for his match and then forcing him back in the box to be wheeled out of public post haste..
Mike I was watching a home makeover show with the wife a month or so ago and I believe the electrician was your posting name. They were doing a lake home in north Texas and it turned out to be a sweet pad. Was that your company? Nice work if it was
The entire culture has shifted since then. It isn't just social media. It is a different world.
Even the thought of him coming to Iowa City makes me want to hurl.
Did you see what was printed in big letters on his singlet at the trials? BAMF. (I had to ask Chief what that meant). Beyond disgusting!!
Never seen so many experts and know it alls about a kids life that make ALL of their judgements based on speculation, social media, or heresay...Look at if from the other side of the coin one time and pull your heads out of the mud....what would be a better story than him coming to Iowa, being around the right group of people, mentored by some great coaches, post grads, having a solid group of teammates, and turning his life around? The same group of "experts" will ALL be his biggest fans when he adds 18-20 points for the Hawkeyes in Cleveland next March...how many kids you think we have lost in recruiting because of this expert crowd......See you soon Pat.....in black and gold!
I don't believe most of what he's been condemned for is actually not hearsay or speculations. Almost everything from the drinking and gambling nights to the fellatio filming are all facts.
One of the many parties at Iowa City
There is not NEARLY enough alcohol in that picture. And, I don't see any water in the hot tub.One of the many parties at Iowa City.
Actually very little if any hearsay at work here.
Your reading comprehension sucks as most have already said they don't care how many points he adds.
Why would Iowa want a recruit that gets turned off by an anonymous internet message board? Not going to do well in college if that's the case. And never mind a message board full of recruit fan boys.
Did she consent to the bj? If so, as long as he isn't profiting from the video, consent is meaningless. Sorry, but I don't feel bad for her. I didn't grow up in this social media wave, so it was never even a thought to video this type of stuff. But, it IS damn near mainstream with the younger generation. Which is why almost every celebrity female has a sex tape.
It may not have been the gentlemanly thing to do, but he is far from standing out from the crowd for sexually active guys his age.
It is absolutely great to have a core group of guys with great work ethics and morals. But I could go through almost every Iowa team that won a team title and name 1 or 2 guys who were either not the best workers, partied too much, and or were prima donnas or all three but were unreal wrestlers when the lights were on.
Not saying bringing in PD3 is a good idea or not. I have no in-depth knowledge of the situation, but I think having a few "characters" on your team isn't the worst thing in the world and may actually be a good thing as long as you are not letting the guy lead the team and the majority of your guys are good character guys.
I do think if he has been training with Dennis Hall, which was mentioned on this thread, that he is probably very aware of what it would mean to wrestle here and that Terry is well aware of what he would be dealing with. So I will trust the coaches to make this choice.
That being said, I would advise the coaches to keep David Taylor far far away from the Iowa program. That kid seems like a loose cannon.
Not saying bringing in PD3 is a good idea or not. I have no in-depth knowledge of the situation, but I think having a few "characters" on your team isn't the worst thing in the world and may actually be a good thing as long as you are not letting the guy lead the team and the majority of your guys are good character guys.
I do think if he has been training with Dennis Hall, which was mentioned on this thread, that he is probably very aware of what it would mean to wrestle here and that Terry is well aware of what he would be dealing with. So I will trust the coaches to make this choice.
That being said, I would advise the coaches to keep David Taylor far far away from the Iowa program. That kid seems like a loose cannon.
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Again, I don't feel bad for her. Don't do such an act and LET someone film it if you don't want it out there for anyone to see. Pretty simple. Is he a dick for doing so? Yeah. Is he unique for doing so? Hell no.
If you want to list things that would effect his wrestling or that of others in the room, there are definitely things to list. To me, this isn't one of them.
This post is pathetic. I'm sure you'll respond because you can never let anything go, but you should just quit while you're behind
do you blame the water for getting out?
Way to victim blame. What Downey did is completely unacceptable, and just because other people have done it before him is not a good reason to not care. Sharing pictures or videos like that without consent is never ok or justifiable.
good thing that one easily offended lady that quit reading and posting wasnt around for MSU 158's posting that drivel. We could have a war. While I disagree that the young lady is a "victim" that (and many other of his social media posts) show a complete and total lack of class that his athletic ability should in no way allow him a platform to continue-anywhere.
Troll Rating = 9 out of 10. Even Jammenz would be proud of this effort
Sheesh guys. Overreacting. I didn't say it was right or justifiable. In fact I called him a "dick" for doing it. I simply said I don't feel bad for her and don't see how him posting the video automatically makes him a bad teammate.
I have a 2 year old daughter by the way and I love her with all of my heart. I would never want her to go through that. But, MY JOB is to educate her enough for her not to be DUMB ENOUGH to let someone video tape her doing that. I would hope she will have enough character to avoid doing it to someone like him in the first place, but at least know better than to let it get recorded.
THAT IS MY POINT. She was dumb enough to do it, so I don't feel bad for her and him showing it off doesn't effect my opinion either way on whether or not he would be a good wrestler for Iowa.
I have a 2 year old daughter by the way and I love her with all of my heart. I would never want her to go through that. But, MY JOB is to educate her enough for her not to be DUMB ENOUGH to let someone video tape her doing that. I would hope she will have enough character to avoid doing it to someone like him in the first place, but at least know better than to let it get recorded.
THAT IS MY POINT. She was dumb enough to do it, so I don't feel bad for her and him showing it off doesn't effect my opinion either way on whether or not he would be a good wrestler for Iowa.
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