![]() Matt Daniels is a senior journalism major. Let’s just hope he doesn’t fumble it away. Reeder again has to take accountability for his actions – albeit, more serious actions this time than any football mistake he’s ever made. He’ll have to deal with the possible legal consequences for his decision, plus any football-related punishment. Public opinion about him has already swayed, to an extent.Ĭomments on have reached the extreme of saying Reeder should be suspended for the 2008 season. Now, Reeder has to do the same following his arrest for a DUI. A college athlete took responsibility for a mistake. We were moving the football things were clicking. Afterwards Reeder said, “It was a dream turned into a nightmare. Bodie Reeder has been hired as an offensive analyst and is already in town working for the Tigers, a source told AL.com. Illinois State recovered and won the game. ![]() The Panthers trailed 24-21 in the final minute, but had the ball in Illinois State territory and a field goal or touchdown seemed inevitable.īut Reeder fumbled the snap at Illinois State’s 20-yard line. 11 because of his friendship with Rucker.Īfter he replaced starter Cole Stinson in the third quarter of a close game against Illinois State in mid-September with the Panthers losing by seven, he showed incredible poise and rallied Eastern. It’s shocking and sad that Reeder would put himself in a situation like he did in the early morning of Jan. Reeder and Rucker are good friends who even co-hosted a radio show last semester. Rucker used that personal loss and started Respect for Youth, a student organization against underage drinking, binge drinking and drinking and driving. ![]() Reeder’s teammate and favorite passing option this past season, Micah Rucker, knows the consequences of those actions.Ī drunk driver killed his girlfriend one year ago, Jan. The possibility for those actions increased when Reeder chose to drive while under the influence. And in some situations, college students drink, grab their car keys and get behind the wheel. The 21-year-old from Ivesdale faces a Class A misdemeanor for his alleged actions, and a possible fine of up to $2,500 and worst case scenario, up to a year in county jail. Mailing Address: 7425 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322-0001: Location: Show Contact Info. 11 for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. He red-shirted, didn’t play the entire year, but enjoyed the scenery and the mountains because he’s an avid snowboarder.įast forward nearly five months later and his actions off the field have drawn more attention than his solid play this past season. ![]() That was evident to me the first time I spoke to him back in mid-August.Įastern’s quarterback told me a story about his only season of college football at the University of Wyoming. Matt Daniels Editor in Chief | January 28, 2008īodie Reeder could be labeled a free spirit. ![]()
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