LOL.
This is an incident that would have been better left unreported. I does not cast a favorable light on Geno, Benedict or the officer. This incident is newsworthy only because of the actions of Geno, and because of his intersession in something that did not involve him, persuaded the officer not to write the driver a citation. A dynamic often faced by law enforcement in matters of this nature. If the driver committed a minor traffic violation, let him handle it. That's what licensed drivers do. They accept responsibility for their actions.
"UConn Director of Athletics David Benedict realized what was happening, and that’s when he jokingly told Geno Auriemma to go “take care of this.” Some people might read about this and think it's not a big deal. Others will have a real problem with it.
Unfortunately, Benedict's "knee-jerk" reaction by interceding and attempting to "handle" the incident appears to be typical of the rich and famous. Even thought it was reported that he supposedly said it "jokingly", that comment does reveal his character. "Do you know who I am?"
It's not always looked upon as "OK" when celebrities and the wealthy ask for and get perks or consideration the average "common man" does not. You an I would have gotten that ticket. If I'm Geno, no way would I want this incident made public. It's not a good look, and it's not humorous.
He was actually helping out a "we'd" person like us. Considering what you wrote (about us and them), it shouldn't bother you at all, but rather make you happy. The "little guy" got the benefit this time.
Did you even read it??? None of your points apply. Typical knee-jerk anti-UCONN, anti-Geno reaction from you.This is an incident that would have been better left unreported. It does not cast a favorable light on Geno, Benedict or the officer. This incident is newsworthy only because of the actions of Geno, and because of his intersession in something that did not involve him, and he was able to persuade the officer not to write the driver a citation. If this had been you or me, this is not news, or newsworthy.
"Do you know who I am?" A dynamic often faced by law enforcement in matters of this nature. If the driver committed a minor traffic violation, let him handle it, and take responsibility for it. That's what mature licensed drivers do. They accept responsibility for their actions.
Everyday, most of us do something (while driving) that we could be cited for i.e., speeding, turning on a red light without coming to a full and complete stop, not yielding to people in the crosswalk, illegal or unsafe lane change, driving while either texting or talking on our cellphones while holding it in our hand (not hands free), etc. Law enforcement write traffic citations 7 days a week. This incident was not an anomaly.
"UConn Director of Athletics David Benedict realized what was happening, and that’s when he jokingly told Geno Auriemma to go “take care of this.” Some people might read about this and think it's not a big deal. Others will have a real problem with it. Geno should have responded: "No, YOU" take care of it".
Unfortunately, Benedict's "knee-jerk" reaction by interceding and attempting to "handle" the incident appears to be typical of the rich and famous. Even thought it was reported that he supposedly said it "jokingly", that comment does reveal his character.
It's not always looked upon by the general public as "OK" when celebrities and the wealthy ask for and get perks or consideration the average "common man" does not. You and I probably would have gotten that ticket. If I'm Geno, no way would I want this incident made public. This not the kind of press I want or need. It's not funny, and it's not a good look.
I wonder what the general perception would be if this had involved one of his players?
THIS is what really pisses me off. Can't stand people who whine and complain about other people getting a good deal. What's wrong with good things happening to people? A requirement of humanity should be not getting all pissy when good things happen to other people.
So Geno didn't say "Do you know who I am?" and demand that no ticket be issued. Instead he said that he had told the driver not to use the land but the driver wouldn't listen. Basically he "threw him under the bus" and the officer didn't issue the ticket.This is an incident that would have been better left unreported. It does not cast a favorable light on Geno, Benedict or the officer. This incident is newsworthy only because of the actions of Geno, and because of his intersession in something that did not involve him, and he was able to persuade the officer not to write the driver a citation. If this had been you or me, this is not news, or newsworthy.
"Do you know who I am?" A dynamic often faced by law enforcement in matters of this nature. If the driver committed a minor traffic violation, let him handle it, and take responsibility for it. That's what mature licensed drivers do. They accept responsibility for their actions.
Everyday, most of us do something (while driving) that we could be cited for i.e., speeding, turning on a red light without coming to a full and complete stop, not yielding to people in the crosswalk, illegal or unsafe lane change, driving while either texting or talking on our cellphones while holding it in our hand (not hands free), etc. Law enforcement write traffic citations 7 days a week. This incident was not an anomaly.
"UConn Director of Athletics David Benedict realized what was happening, and that’s when he jokingly told Geno Auriemma to go “take care of this.” Some people might read about this and think it's not a big deal. Others will have a real problem with it. Geno should have responded: "No, YOU" take care of it".
Unfortunately, Benedict's "knee-jerk" reaction by interceding and attempting to "handle" the incident appears to be typical of the rich and famous. Even thought it was reported that he supposedly said it "jokingly", that comment does reveal his character.
It's not always looked upon by the general public as "OK" when celebrities and the wealthy ask for and get perks or consideration the average "common man" does not. You and I probably would have gotten that ticket. If I'm Geno, no way would I want this incident made public. This not the kind of press I want or need. It's not funny, and it's not a good look.
I wonder what the general perception would be if this had involved one of his players?
I was going to respond by letting you know that I disagree with every word of your post, then I read it a second time and instead want to commend you on a great attempt at humor.This is an incident that would have been better left unreported. It does not cast a favorable light on Geno, Benedict or the officer. This incident is newsworthy only because of the actions of Geno, and because of his intersession in something that did not involve him, and he was able to persuade the officer not to write the driver a citation. If this had been you or me, this is not news, or newsworthy.
"Do you know who I am?" A dynamic often faced by law enforcement in matters of this nature. If the driver committed a minor traffic violation, let him handle it, and take responsibility for it. That's what mature licensed drivers do. They accept responsibility for their actions.
Everyday, most of us do something (while driving) that we could be cited for i.e., speeding, turning on a red light without coming to a full and complete stop, not yielding to people in the crosswalk, illegal or unsafe lane change, driving while either texting or talking on our cellphones while holding it in our hand (not hands free), etc. Law enforcement write traffic citations 7 days a week. This incident was not an anomaly.
"UConn Director of Athletics David Benedict realized what was happening, and that’s when he jokingly told Geno Auriemma to go “take care of this.” Some people might read about this and think it's not a big deal. Others will have a real problem with it. Geno should have responded: "No, YOU" take care of it".
Unfortunately, Benedict's "knee-jerk" reaction by interceding and attempting to "handle" the incident appears to be typical of the rich and famous. Even thought it was reported that he supposedly said it "jokingly", that comment does reveal his character.
It's not always looked upon by the general public as "OK" when celebrities and the wealthy ask for and get perks or consideration the average "common man" does not. You and I probably would have gotten that ticket. If I'm Geno, no way would I want this incident made public. This not the kind of press I want or need. It's not funny, and it's not a good look.
I wonder what the general perception would be if this had involved one of his players?
DishNSwish , it probably bothers you because we all can't do it. Who among us would not like to talk our way out of a ticket or any other jam , No matter how much we are being paid ?
(and pretty much half of the state haha) 
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Should have received a ticket. There are signs every few miles saying buses and trailers are prohibited from the left lane. This wasn’t someone making a simple mistake, but someone blatantly and willfully deciding to break the law.
