I did a lot of very, very stupid things behind the wheel between the ages of 16 and 25, but one in particular stands out.
I was 17 or so and racing a buddy of mine across town. He was beating me as we approached the last light before our destination, so I simply weaved out of my lane, into what would be oncoming traffic (if it wasnāt stopped at the light), and ran the red light. The cross-traffic came to a screeching halt and blared their horns as I zoomed through the intersection, but hey, I won the stupid race.
Honestly sometimes I think itās a wonder Iām alive. And that I didnāt hurt anyone else.
This was the middle of the day and we were both completely sober (my buddy didnāt even drink at the time). Just young guys being young and stupid.
I say this to point out itās possible Rice wasnāt on anything, he could just be young and stupid. And when they wrecked and he thought āshit Iām a WR for the Chiefs, I canāt get arrested,ā he panicked and left the scene. Or maybe he had old weed in the car, or a gun. Young people do not always make good decisions in high pressure situations.
Weāre way too lenient on these entitled brats. Iād be more than happy to take your driving privileges away for a year if that helps you understand. And if you drive without a license, I hope you like your cellmate. A year of riding public transportation, bumming rides from your mom, and if Iām feeling generous a moped license. That should do it.
Mike Valenti had a bit this topic years ago. I have not listened to him in years but basically it was the rules of being a highly paid professional athlete
1- hire a driver
2- feel you need weed, have a buddy carry it
3- feel you need a gun, again have a body guard
ect ect ect
His point was you have the money to eliminate these bad decisions before they happen.
Yeah didnāt see anyone say it yet but in the eyes of the law, what Rice did was MUCH worse than what Sutton did. Yet Rice will keep his job and Sutton immediately lost his.