Bouknight charged with evading responsibility, interfering with police and more

[krinklecut]

Yup. I did something stupid my first weekend as a freshman and got in trouble with campus police. Somehow my coach didn’t find out about it but it scared me enough to not get in trouble again. James should be fine. I think he will definitely be suspended for the first game at least though.

And that's fine, he probably should be. This is nothing though. It's easy to lose sight of the fact that these are kids in college. I know I've been guilty of forgetting that.

 

[Doctor Hoop]

This wouldn’t be a UConn season if there weren’t unnecessary preseason drama.

 

[Dove]

Bottom line: Why did the kid run? Because he was scared for not having a license? That would be the least of his problems. Clearly he was mentally altered. No one hits a street sign when sober. No one.

 

[strivefor5]

Bottom line: Why did the kid run? Because he was scared for not having a license? That would be the least of his problems. Clearly he was mentally altered. No one hits a street sign when sober. No one.

i completely agree, but he could’ve been distracted such as texting

 

[Fishy]

Bottom line: Why did the kid run? Because he was scared for not having a license? That would be the least of his problems. Clearly he was mentally altered. No one hits a street sign when sober. No one.

What world do you live in? Have you ever been on a public road before? I assure you that plenty of perfectly sober people hit plenty of signs, trees, poles and even buildings.

 

[Dove]

What world do you live in? Have you ever been on a public road before? I assure you that plenty of perfectly sober people hit plenty of signs, trees, poles and even buildings.

And these people run from the scene?

Nope. I have only hit signs when wickedly buzzed. But never since age 20.

 

[MuchoDogYears]

What would JC do ?

Suspend him for the secret scrimmage.

 

[superjohn]

Bottom line: Why did the kid run? Because he was scared for not having a license? That would be the least of his problems. Clearly he was mentally altered. No one hits a street sign when sober. No one.

What?

 

[UConniki]

What world do you live in? Have you ever been on a public road before? I assure you that plenty of perfectly sober people hit plenty of signs, trees, poles and even buildings.

Back in the day a cop who I knew knocked on my front door to inform me that " there are 2 less stop signs in Cape Coral thanks to Mr Jordin's incredibly bad driving"Jordin being my son and 18 at the time and no alcoholic beverages or drugs involved. I had to pay for the stop signs. Stuff happens with kids and it doesn't automatically make them bad kids... they're kids.

 

[HooperScooper]

Would be most unfortunate to crash in the first two minutes of what would have been about a three hour drive to the nearest Wawa.

O.K. Store 24. Or 7 Eleven. Or whatever the convenience store near campus is.

 

[HooperScooper]

What world do you live in? Have you ever been on a public road before? I assure you that plenty of perfectly sober people hit plenty of signs, trees, poles and even buildings.

Seriously. Have you ever seen my wife drive? Lol

 

[huskyrob1]

I think it’s out of the police’s hands. Prosecutor would have to do that now. If convicted he’s looking at a fine and a 90 day license privilege suspension. It’s pretty minor as far as traffic violations go, though. He’ll be ok through the legal system as far as criminal penalties, it’ll just be civil issues if he hit someone and they sue him. A team suspension might be the worst thing that happens to him- all things considered.

It's only misdemeanors, although the charge of interfering with a police officer is not good.

 

[arch]

I assure you that plenty of perfectly sober people hit plenty of signs, trees, poles and even buildings.

HEY, there’s no need to get personal.

 

[jibsey]

i completely agree, but he could’ve been distracted such as texting

Txting is so common. Following a car today that was weaving like a drunk, and it’s all kids do.

 

[ctchamps]

What world do you live in? Have you ever been on a public road before? I assure you that plenty of perfectly sober people hit plenty of signs, trees, poles and even buildings.

Take a look at all the thumbs ups you got for this post. They're all users!

 

[Bonk]

And these people run from the scene?

Nope. I have only hit signs when wickedly buzzed. But never since age 20.

weird flex but ok

 

[Stinger92860]

Bottom line: Why did the kid run? Because he was scared for not having a license? That would be the least of his problems. Clearly he was mentally altered. No one hits a street sign when sober. No one.

I know kids who have done that and similar while sober. Some people suck at driving.

 

[huskyrob1]

What world do you live in? Have you ever been on a public road before? I assure you that plenty of perfectly sober people hit plenty of signs, trees, poles and even buildings.

Sue Bird totaled one of Geno's cars once many years ago. Don't remember exactly what the fine was or if she was arrested.

 

[ctchamps]

Bottom line: Why did the kid run? Because he was scared for not having a license? That would be the least of his problems. Clearly he was mentally altered. No one hits a street sign when sober. No one.

Driving is not the only thing people should avoid when mentally altered!

 

[ucp990411]

Can't wait to see this quickness on the court

Wasn’t Sept 28 the first day of practice?

 

[CbbisGreat]

He ran from police .I have a background in law enforcement and trust me the police frown on a suspect who runs. It escalates the situation and makes their job much more difficult . Traffic stops are dangerous and stressful under normal circumstances .
In my opinion ,running from the police is very serious and there needs to be consequences .

 

[jleves]

He ran from police .I have a background in law enforcement and trust me the police frown on a suspect who runs. It escalates the situation and makes their job much more difficult . Traffic stops are dangerous and stressful under normal circumstances .
In my opinion ,running from the police is very serious and there needs to be consequences .

I agree! If he was caught by the donut eaters, he hasn't been running enough. He needs more hill work.

 

[coachn]

Coached for 35 years. Sadly there has to be repercussions or you lose the team. None of us knows the circumstances. Maybe everybody will grow from it. Next man up. This should be a good enough team to get thru it.

 

[UconnFanDC]

I thought we were starting a new chapter? Please let this be over and a special season start soon

 

[huskyrob1]

I agree! If he was caught by the donut eaters, he hasn't been running enough. He needs more hill work.

Great post