James Montgomery Apologizes For Marijuana Arrest
by Brian Floyd on Feb 15, 2011 3:57 PM PST
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PrintI was disappointed by Washington State running back James Montgomery's arrest for possession of marijuana over the weekend for a variety of reasons. I've gotten to know plenty of football players through interviews and interactions throughout the year, and almost every single one of them came off as a good person. They were polite, well spoken and seemed like the kind of players we'd want representing our school.
James Montgomery was one of those kids. His story, which we all know by now, made him the kind of player we could root for. He not only recovered from a serious injury that could've taken his ability to walk, but he came back to lead the Cougs on the ground in 2010. It's not saying a ton as the run game was anemic, but he improved every week.
As small as an arrest for a small amount of marijuana may seem, it kind of destroys the good will and tarnishes Montgomery's good story. But when he responded on Tuesday, using Twitter, I was pleasantly surprised.
@vinceg55 Hey, Mr. Grip I just want to apologize to you for what you had to report about me this weekend you know me made bad choice but I'll be fine go Cougs
He owned his actions and apologized for making a bad choice. And he did so to the person who had to report the news to the world. There wasn't anger it got out or misguided hate, just an apology that seems sincere.
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Very impressive, good for Montgomery.
Might be a tired point, but still the best way to go is to just not do anything you’ll need to apologize for later. I hope the other players realize this…
-Brett G.
-Daily Evergreen Staff Sports Writer
Twitter | WSU Baseball Blog
While I do agree in principle, Mr. Brett,
no one follows the rules all the time, especially in their college years, and there are far worse things that our players could be doing than possessing marijuana.
by Robby The Kid on Feb 15, 2011 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
This is true, but these are not you're average college students.
As a student athlete you’re representing your entire university through your actions. It may not be fair, but this places you under more scrutiny with less leeway, so this means maybe you don’t get to have as much fun as the regular college student. But you know that going into it.
-Brett G.
-Daily Evergreen Staff Sports Writer
Twitter | WSU Baseball Blog
by Brett the 49er on Feb 15, 2011 11:12 PM PST up reply actions
Still VERY annoyed...
by all these pot busts, but the apology and owning up for his mistake so quickly softens the blow.
Good for him.
It be nice if this got as much publicity as the arrest, but it obviously won’t.
Attractive, Intelligent Reader
It's pot.
Let’s just be glad it’s not pills..
by Busch the Coug on Feb 15, 2011 7:28 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Everyone makes mistakes
and most people I have met that use marijuana are very nice people. I don’t look down on him because if it and I don’t think he is a bad guy at all. I have heard nothing but good things about Monty and this doesn’t change my mind. It just to bad he didn’t use better discretion being a person that is in the limelight. College kids forget this (and I understand why) until they get caught and realize what they have done. I am glad to see Monty owned up to it. I am glad twitter and all this social media wasn’t around when I was in college. Trouble.
Now growing it and trafficking as a college athlete it is another story.
"Yaka Fest from outside for Klay Thompson" – Marques Johnson
I'm not going to condone the action, but ...
… you know, some people should get the occasional pass for being caught with pot. Like when Willie Nelson gets busted every couple of years. He’s old, he seems like a good guy, and finding weed on him is probably like finding spots on a Dalmatian. As for Mr. Montgomery, he nearly died / lost a leg / may never have played football again from compartment syndrome last year. I would not be offended in the least if he got sort of a “Willie pass” on this one. Yeah, yeah, he broke the law and all that. I’m just saying that if some serious crap happens to you, like the crap that happened to him, you’d probably appreciate a little slack.
So good luck to James Montgomery in the future. He seems to have handled this as well as possible, considering what happened.
by Jeff in MD on Feb 15, 2011 9:44 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
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