Jim Irsay... Anyone surprised?

[churchmouse]

I'm not disputing there should be punishments. On FB, here, and at the water cooler people seem to discount him as a person because of his actions. And from some of the same people who want to decriminalize drugs and offer treatment and counseling too.

i think a decent part of it is the whole wealth-envy thing factoring in. "Screw the rich guy" sort of thing. Finally "level the playing field" if you will

I look at him as a man with everything the American dream has to offer. He chooses to waste it. His call I know but wealth envy is not a big part of my opinion. It does way into it but I look at star athletes in the same way when they screw the pooch. Such a waste of life. At least IMHO.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I look at him as a man with everything the American dream has to offer. He chooses to waste it.

That's the issue though. Is an addiction a voluntary decision to waste life, or is it a disease he suffers from and hasn't been able to overcome? From what I know he has had numerous back surgeries and now takes/abuses pain medication. Did he have addictions prior to his medical conditions developing? I don't really know. Addicts don't become billionaires generally speaking, though billionaires can certainly develop addictions just like the rest of us.

 

[Streck-Fu]

I haven't followed him before, but does he make excuses or blame others for his issues? Is he asking for leniency or using his influence to get out of anything? Seems to me he's taking it like a man and owning up to what he did. Lots of finger pointing in this thread as we deal with our own demons outside the public view.

The IndyStar bumped an old article from 2002 in which it became public that he had a plastic surgeon write him a boatload of prescriptions. That surgeon was wrapped up in a DEA investigation for falsifying prescriptions for money. Irsay excused it as an addiction from previous surgeries. Now 12 years later, after multiple known DUIs without prosecutions, I have no empathy.

 

[Hookeye]

Eh, if he could throw a ball or run fast and had a weapon when caught he'd have to do a PSA for the NFL.

 

[Booya]

Probably will not face charges nor jail time. Prosecutor already stated that if he has prescription for the pills, there will be no felony charges and the DUI is a misdomeanor. His pill abuse has been public knowledge for over a decade and his dumbass has no business driving. I know one officer that stopped him near Zionsville a few years ago and thought he was high. He chose to let him go ..... I plan to chide his ass with this news.

So he was released yesterday and the news has said that the Pills didn't match the prescription bottles they were in, however, prosecutors have not determined if they will press charges or not for 4 felony counts of possession of a controlled substance... What the actual F^@&?? What's the concern, the holdup? Any other person without the name would be in jail still and facing felony charges. Our system is circling the drain as far as I'm concerned...

 

[hoosierdoc]

Booya, are you under the impression that most narcotic theft/fraud gets prosecuted?

 

[Booya]

Booya, are you under the impression that most narcotic theft/fraud gets prosecuted?

Only on certain demographics I suppose... sad face.

 

[halfmileharry]

Sounds like he's been convicted here before he even goes to court.
I've met him a couple of time in the past. IF this turns out to be a major F-up on his part I won't be surprised.

 

[HoughMade]

I think its amusing that people think that as far as employment decisions go, the owner should have the same rules as his employees. Call it hypocrisy if you want to, but ownership does, and should, have some privileges.

 

[halfmileharry]

I think its amusing that people think that as far as employment decisions go, the owner should have the same rules as his employees. Call it hypocrisy if you want to, but ownership does, and should, have some privileges.

I'm with you on this. I think Capitalism and lots of CASH should have extended privileges.
Since there's NO LEO bashing it just goes to show me that Jim is less respected then the law enforcement community. LOL!

 

[mrjarrell]

And he's already off to rehab. Again. Guess that looks good to the judge.

Colts: Jim Irsay voluntarily checks into rehab - TheIndyChannel.com

 

[Dirtebiker]

And he's already off to rehab. Again. Guess that looks good to the judge.

Colts: Jim Irsay voluntarily checks into rehab - TheIndyChannel.com

Seems to be what celebrities think. Get into rehab and the judge will go easy on me.

 

[SouthernStar25]

Not surprised at all. Surprised it took this long for him to get nailed.

 

[public servant]

Oxy

I wonder if he and Rush Limbaugh get a bulk discount?

 

[Lectric102002]

I wonder if he and Rush Limbaugh get a bulk discount?

Ha. Probably.

 

[SSGSAD]

Does the league sanction owners?

YES, one of them got hit with $100,000..... Just pocket change, for them .....

 

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Report: Colts Owner Jim Irsay Suffered Drug Overdose

INDIANAPOLIS — Colts owner Jim Irsay experienced a drug overdose last month, and Carmel Police administered a dose of Narcan. Police responded to a call at Irsay’s Carmel residence on Dec. 8 around 4:30 AM, where he was reportedly found unconscious on a bathroom floor with a blue skin tone – TMZ...

wibc.com

 

[OneBadV8]

Report: Colts Owner Jim Irsay Suffered Drug Overdose

INDIANAPOLIS — Colts owner Jim Irsay experienced a drug overdose last month, and Carmel Police administered a dose of Narcan. Police responded to a call at Irsay’s Carmel residence on Dec. 8 around 4:30 AM, where he was reportedly found unconscious on a bathroom floor with a blue skin tone – TMZ...

wibc.com

ugh... the guy clearly needs help.

Maybe he should hand the team over to his daughter and go clean himself up finally.

I like how this article said the "Carmelo" Police

MSN

 

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I'm sure Hammer and Nigel will talk about this later on their show.

 

[Ingomike]

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I'm sure Hammer and Nigel will talk about this later on their show.

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