Steve Spurrier has to be the biggest idiot in coaching

Here is the write up about what Spurrier said on Sports Talk.

Spurrier also talked about the arrest of reserve quarterback Tanner McEvoy in Charlotte over the weekend.

“What happened is Tanner got a speeding ticket and the guy said have you had a beer and he said yes sir, I had one maybe two I’m not sure, but he was not over the limit. It was not a DUI.”

Spurrier said he was unaware of the North Carolina law that states no one under the age of 21 is allowed to drive after consuming any amount of alcohol.

“I learned that today. I didn’t know. So Tanner was guilty of speeding and he was guilty of that [drinking a beer] too. That could probably happen to 50 percent of every college football player in the country if they’ve had one beer and driven. I don’t recommend having too many obviously. But, yeah, he’ll just have to pay the consequences for being arrested.

As for just how severe those consequences will be, Spurrier said that will be newly minted Gamecock athletic director Ray Tanner’s call.

“He’s suspended for a while, meets with the athletic director. It will be Tanner vs Tanner in the meeting. Coach Tanner and Tanner McEvoy. So when the Tanners get through talking we will find out what the punishment is.”

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When are Bart Wright, Ron Morris, Gene Sapakoff, and

Aug 5, 2012, 1:22 PM

the rest of the SC media going to start taking Spurrier to task about the message he's sending to the youth of this state???? And make no mistake, Spurrier's comments are in direct refutation of many, many studies about underage drinking.

Because Spurrier occupies a position of influence and recognizability in this state, these cowards fear the backlash of doing the right thing by calling him out about this issue. You can bet Kornblut, Bobby Hartin and all the Columbia radio stooges will remain silent also. Apparently offending Stevie is a much worse sin than sending a message to South Carolina that underage drinking is no big deal.

Mar 23, 2010 | By Jerry Shaw
Teenage Drinking Dangers

The drinking of alcohol at an early age can accelerate the development of alcoholism and increase the risks of severe health problems that might affect people early in adulthood. Teens who drink also face immediate consequences that can be dangerous and fatal. Even teens who avoid drinking alcohol can be at risk for serious injury or trauma when they are around people who are drinking.
Brain Development

Alcohol may cause severe damage to the developing brains of teens. It may explain why drinking at an early age can increase the risk of alcohol dependence. A national survey of 43,093 adults found that people who started drinking before age 14 later became dependent on alcohol at some time, as opposed to only nine percent of those who did not start drinking until age 21, it was reported in the July 2006 issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

Early Liver Damage

Adolescents who drink alcohol have been shown to have elevated liver enzymes, suggesting a degree of liver damage, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports. Drinking alcohol at an early age can increase the risk of liver disease and other life-threatening illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.
Body Deterioration

Drinking alcohol in the teen years may interfere with normal development of the body. It can upset normal hormonal balance that is necessary for developing organs, muscles and bones. Drinking alcohol during puberty also has adverse effects on the maturing of the reproductive system.
Loss of Self-Control

Drinking alcohol can lower a person's inhibitions, and this is particularly true in the teen years. Drinking during this period can cause risky behaviors such as unprotected sex, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration points out. The loss of self-control also leads to teens drinking and driving. A 2003 study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 31 percent of drivers age 15 to 20 who died in traffic accidents had been drinking alcohol, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Alcohol Poisoning

Binge drinking is a serious problem for many youths. It is heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time, such as having five or more drinks on one occasion. It may lead to life-threatening alcohol poisoning, which can cause irregular breathing, unconsciousness, seizures and impaired gag reflex that can cause people to choke to death on their own vomit. A 2002 report by SAMHSA revealed that 35 percent of people with alcohol problems developed symptoms such as binge drinking by age 19

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/90907-teenage-drinking-dangers/#ixzz22gzkNLJY