Gophers QB Drake Lindsey Arrested on Underage Drinking, Fake ID Charges

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1983 said:
These days character apparently means nothing so maybe he should get a ribbon for being just like the other kids with fake ID's and minor consumption tickets. Stupid behavior on his part being in the position he is in. Drink at home if you must and toss the fake ID.
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C'mon the kid is 20 years old. How much fun is it to drink at home at that age?? Drinking at home is what 50 year old guys with a beer gut do. But please be wise enough to not drink and drive.
 

GophersInIowa said:
Both sides can be true. It was a stupid decision on his part. Can't put yourself in situations like that even if it isn't a big deal.

But also having a mugshot and subsequently shared by many major sports media outlets for a fake ID and drinking (which a lot of college kids do) is ridiculous.
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If Drake breaks out next season I can see his mugshot becoming iconic. He’d be so good it feels like a crime! May as well roll out the T-shirts now.
 


PJ is huge on his Row the Boat culture. I don't see him brush this off. My guess is the Drake gets a full game suspension or at least one-half.
 



I’d be really surprised by any suspension. If this happened a week prior to a game, then yeah sure, but we are four months away from the first game. That is more than enough time to handle it internally and punish Drake in a way that preserves the culture PJ wants before the season starts.
 

Let's not all forget that the team does have a leadership council. I would think it would be wise for PJ to get input from them as well. If not, then why have one?
 




Why it matter? He is the QB, leader of the team and meant to lead by example in all things. The RTB culture, is about being better men, not just football players.

Why it does not matter? 1.) He responded to the cops with honesty and did not fight or use his position to try and bribe/belittle the cops (we would hear about that). 2.) He did what millions of us have done before. 3.) The RTB culture is about learning from the past and moving forward fast and strong.

My guess is that PJ and the team response and punishment will depend a ton on what Drake conveys was learned and the actions he takes to move forward.
 


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gophernut1 said:
Why it matter? He is the QB, leader of the team and meant to lead by example in all things. The RTB culture, is about being better men, not just football players.

Why it does not matter? 1.) He responded to the cops with honesty and did not fight or use his position to try and bribe/belittle the cops (we would hear about that). 2.) He did what millions of us have done before. 3.) The RTB culture is about learning from the past and moving forward fast and strong.

My guess is that PJ and the team response and punishment will depend a ton on what Drake conveys was learned and the actions he takes to move forward.
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Have zero doubt he will be held accountable for his actions by the team/coaching staff but in the grand scheme of things this was a screw up but a pretty minor one. Wasn't driving (at least in the accounts I have seen), nobody was injured, first offense of any kind that we are aware of.....

He needs to take accountability, apologize and make sure it never happens again. I don't expect any kind of suspension or anything like that will come from this given the timing of when it happened.
 

Growing up near Chicago, I had a fake Illinois ID, but was too chicken to use it lol
 



Gilthorp57 said:
Growing up near Chicago, I had a fake Illinois ID, but was too chicken to use it lol
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Are you the inspiration for the Anthony Michael Hall line in The Breakfast Club (also in suburban Chicago)?

ANDREW CLARK: What do you need a Fake ID for?
BRIAN JOHNSON: So I can Vote.
 

gophernut1 said:
1.) He responded to the cops with honesty .....
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Really? He had a fckg fake ID!

He needs some punishment or the whole PJ culture and leadership mantra is a farce. It doesn't matter about how much you guys think it is not big deal.

It is a Big Fckg Deal!

The fake ID and drinking in a hometown bar shows a serious failure in understanding of what is expected of him. He is PAID big bucks to be the starting QB of a B1G Program and has been selected as a Captain. He is just a year(s) away from trying to QB a NFL Team. He is not a normal college student, he is a face of the team. Minnesota, the B1G and any future NFL team expect him not to embarrass them. This cannot be laughed off, he needs a "come to Jesus" meeting that truly clarifies the seriousness of how he needs to keep his nose clean. Anybody can and will be replaced if they can't take their head out of their ass.
 

alchemy2u said:
Really? He had a fckg fake ID!

He needs some punishment or the whole PJ culture and leadership mantra is a farce. It doesn't matter about how much you guys think it is not big deal.

It is a Big Fckg Deal!

The fake ID and drinking in a hometown bar shows a serious failure in understanding of what is expected of him. He is PAID big bucks to be the starting QB of a B1G Program and has been selected as a Captain. He is just a year(s) away from trying to QB a NFL Team. He is not a normal college student, he is a face of the team. Minnesota, the B1G and any future NFL team expect him not to embarrass them. This cannot be laughed off, he needs a "come to Jesus" meeting that truly clarifies the seriousness of how he needs to keep his nose clean. Anybody can and will be replaced if they can't take their head out of their ass.
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I, and I assume many others in here, believe he will be disciplined internally by the team. I also assume he will get in front of the cameras and address it at some point.

Above and beyond stuff like that, what do you think needs to happen in this case?

He screwed up, there will be consequences for screwing up, but in my opinion an offense like this doesn't need to involve major consequences as long as it is just a one time thing.
 

alchemy2u said:
Really? He had a fckg fake ID!

He needs some punishment or the whole PJ culture and leadership mantra is a farce. It doesn't matter about how much you guys think it is not big deal.

It is a Big Fckg Deal!

The fake ID and drinking in a hometown bar shows a serious failure in understanding of what is expected of him. He is PAID big bucks to be the starting QB of a B1G Program and has been selected as a Captain. He is just a year(s) away from trying to QB a NFL Team. He is not a normal college student, he is a face of the team. Minnesota, the B1G and any future NFL team expect him not to embarrass them. This cannot be laughed off, he needs a "come to Jesus" meeting that truly clarifies the seriousness of how he needs to keep his nose clean. Anybody can and will be replaced if they can't take their head out of their ass.
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Gotta be sarcasm?
 

alchemy2u said:
Really? He had a fckg fake ID!

He needs some punishment or the whole PJ culture and leadership mantra is a farce. It doesn't matter about how much you guys think it is not big deal.

It is a Big Fckg Deal!

The fake ID and drinking in a hometown bar shows a serious failure in understanding of what is expected of him. He is PAID big bucks to be the starting QB of a B1G Program and has been selected as a Captain. He is just a year(s) away from trying to QB a NFL Team. He is not a normal college student, he is a face of the team. Minnesota, the B1G and any future NFL team expect him not to embarrass them. This cannot be laughed off, he needs a "come to Jesus" meeting that truly clarifies the seriousness of how he needs to keep his nose clean. Anybody can and will be replaced if they can't take their head out of their ass.
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This board is always better when you're not posting on it.
 

alchemy2u said:
Really? He had a fckg fake ID!

He needs some punishment or the whole PJ culture and leadership mantra is a farce. It doesn't matter about how much you guys think it is not big deal.

It is a Big Fckg Deal!

The fake ID and drinking in a hometown bar shows a serious failure in understanding of what is expected of him. He is PAID big bucks to be the starting QB of a B1G Program and has been selected as a Captain. He is just a year(s) away from trying to QB a NFL Team. He is not a normal college student, he is a face of the team. Minnesota, the B1G and any future NFL team expect him not to embarrass them. This cannot be laughed off, he needs a "come to Jesus" meeting that truly clarifies the seriousness of how he needs to keep his nose clean. Anybody can and will be replaced if they can't take their head out of their ass.
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Does your heart start to beat fast, and do you look around to make sure there aren't any cops...before you cross in the middle of the street?

Seriously, if you think this is a big deal then you're the one disconnected from reality, not the rest of this board.
 

Gopherchase said:
Gotta be sarcasm?
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Nah, I know someone who was out with a group of friends and it was "a big deal" because one of the people in the group was asked to leave by the bouncer.

That was a wild night for them, according to the person I know.

This guy sounds like he has similar experiences.
 

alchemy2u said:
Really? He had a fckg fake ID!

He needs some punishment or the whole PJ culture and leadership mantra is a farce. It doesn't matter about how much you guys think it is not big deal.

It is a Big Fckg Deal!

The fake ID and drinking in a hometown bar shows a serious failure in understanding of what is expected of him. He is PAID big bucks to be the starting QB of a B1G Program and has been selected as a Captain. He is just a year(s) away from trying to QB a NFL Team. He is not a normal college student, he is a face of the team. Minnesota, the B1G and any future NFL team expect him not to embarrass them. This cannot be laughed off, he needs a "come to Jesus" meeting that truly clarifies the seriousness of how he needs to keep his nose clean. Anybody can and will be replaced if they can't take their head out of their ass.
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Don't drink and post.
 


alchemy2u said:
He needs some punishment or the whole PJ culture and leadership mantra is a farce. It doesn't matter about how much you guys think it is not big deal.

It is a Big Fckg Deal!
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Georgia sophomore defensive back Daniel Harris was stopped for driving at a speed of 106 mph on the GA 10 Loop during rainy weather. A speed detection device confirmed he was far exceeding the limit while passing two other vehicles in hazardous weather conditions, the police report said.

The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Harris drove also displayed an expired temporary tag, which had been invalid since Aug. 4, 2024. During the traffic stop, it was further discovered that Harris was not wearing his seatbelt properly, his vehicle had an excessively dark window tint and the registration had expired on March 8, 2024.

Harris had five charges: reckless driving, use of safety belts, operation of an unregistered vehicle without a current license plate decal, no proof of insurance and affixing materials that reduce visibility of the windows or windshield.

Team action - 1 Game Suspension

Earlier that year, junior running back Trevor Etienne was involved in a reckless driving and DUI incident at approximately 1:50 a.m. on March 24, 2024. Etienne’s gray Sedan made an abrupt and “screeching” stop, before continuing at a high rate of speed on South Milledge Avenue, according to the police report. The officer observed Etienne’s vehicle exceeding speeds of 80-90 mph while passing cars across double yellow lines and on curves with limited visibility.

During the traffic stop, Etienne admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the evening, claiming he had consumed only three beers. The officer noted Etienne’s slurred speech, glassy eyes and unsteady stance. When asked to perform field sobriety tests, Etienne refused and instead offered to push his car home. He also declined both breath and blood chemical testing when read the implied consent warning.

Etienne was arrested on four charges: DUI, reckless driving, affixing materials that reduce visibility of the windows or windshield and failure to maintain a lane.

Team action - 1 Game Suspension

Senior linebacker Smael Mondon arrested for racing and reckless driving, after an officer observed two vehicles speeding eastbound on West Broad Street near The Plaza. The officer reported seeing a 2022 Dodge Charger, driven by Mondon, and a 2021 Porsche Panamera, driven by freshman defensive back Demello Jones, racing at high speeds, the report said.

Mondon reached 75 mph in a 40-mph-zone, before being stopped near 1000 W. Broad St. He denied knowing Jones (his teammate) or engaging in a race, but he was taken into custody after further investigation.

Team action - 1 Game Suspension, Mondon had to attend defensive driving and victim impact classes and also pay a $500 fine.

Kirby Smart vigorously defended Georgia's approach to discipline and education amid his program's issues with speeding and reckless driving Tuesday at SEC media days, saying Georgia's NIL collective is fining players as punishment.

This is only a few examples of over 20 incidents at Georgia.

The Drake's Big Fckg Deal!™ did not include DUI, excessive speeding, lying to officers, ad infinitum.

So, in your opinion, what is a fair penalty to ensure that the public doesn't see that "the whole PJ culture and leadership mantra is a farce"?
 
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alchemy2u said:
Really? He had a fckg fake ID!

He needs some punishment or the whole PJ culture and leadership mantra is a farce. It doesn't matter about how much you guys think it is not big deal.

It is a Big Fckg Deal!

The fake ID and drinking in a hometown bar shows a serious failure in understanding of what is expected of him. He is PAID big bucks to be the starting QB of a B1G Program and has been selected as a Captain. He is just a year(s) away from trying to QB a NFL Team. He is not a normal college student, he is a face of the team. Minnesota, the B1G and any future NFL team expect him not to embarrass them. This cannot be laughed off, he needs a "come to Jesus" meeting that truly clarifies the seriousness of how he needs to keep his nose clean. Anybody can and will be replaced if they can't take their head out of their ass.
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How correct you are, there has never been a high profile individual in sports, politics, Hollywood, ANYWHERE else that has gotten arrested for underage boozin' and a fake ID. Big deal this is not. It is a young kid that made a bad decision. Maybe leave the decision of punishment and change of culture up to the guy who is in charge of that, Coach Fleck. It is HIS call, not your old man yelling at the clouds call. I would guess that the coaching staff HAS indeed had a discussion with the man about this error.

Your comment about the drinking in your hometown bar.....Where else do you feel better drinking than the home town bar??

Good grief, get over yourself.
 

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