The Playbook Commentary:
So, it is not just a football problem....it is obviously a sports problem. This young man just experienced what many aspire to do, go into the NBA draft early AND be given the chance to practice with a NBA team.
And, how does he show his thanks and humility for such an opportunity....by driving around NC BLASTING his music, drawing attention to himself that would eventually get him caught drinking and driving. Now, he has no agent yet, because he wanted to keep his options open...that was a wise move. However, possibly, in one big swoop, he might have closed the door to all opportunities because of the poor choices he made one Friday night.
There is truly a missing link here....it is one thing to teach the student-athletes about proper training, skills, endurance, even the importance of a good education. However, what is missing, and is evident, is the lesson on character development, actions/consequences, long-term vs. short-term goals and personal assessment.
This is what The Playbook: Mentoring Initiative looks to provide these student-athletes...to enhance what they are already getting, in order to help them avoid the pitfalls that so many have fallen victim to, before they get out of the gate.
Our formula is "a positive personal life = professional success."
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Drinking lands trouble for Tar Heels' Lawson
Posted: June 6, 2008
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson was charged Friday with driving after consuming alcohol following an early morning traffic stop.
Lawson was stopped in downtown Chapel Hill because of the loud music coming from the car, said Chapel Hill Police Capt. Jackie Carden. The car smelled of alcohol and a field sobriety test led the officer to file charges, she said.
Because Lawson is not 21, he could be charged with driving after consuming alcohol. He was also charged with violating the city's noise ordinance and driving with a suspended or revoked license, police said. He was taken into custody and later released. Lawson is scheduled to appear in court July 8.
Neither Lawson nor coach Roy Williams will comment until the legal process runs its course, a school spokesman said in a statement.
He was one of three North Carolina players who declared for the 2008 NBA draft. Lawson has not hired an agent, meaning he could return to school for his junior season.
Lawson attended the NBA pre-draft workouts last week in Florida with teammates Wayne Ellington and Danny Green. On Wednesday, he worked out for the Indiana Pacers.
Lawson helped the Tar Heels reach the Final Four, where they lost to eventual national champion Kansas in the semifinals.
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