Junior defensive players Tanner Brock, Devin Johnson D.J Yendrey and sophomore offensive tackle Tyler Horn were immediately kicked off the team and most likely kicked out of school.
The ironic thing is that it came one day after the basketball team upset #11 UNLV in overtime.
Texas Cocaine University, as I like to call it, was on the verge on maybe becoming a national power in college football since winning the 2011 Rose Bowl and just few months ago jilting the Big East at the altar to join the Big 12.
Now the largest drug bust in TCU history may in fact hurt them from an image and recruiting standpoint. The administration said during Wednesday's press conference that they were unaware of a six month drug probe. Huh? Come again?
How can you say that the administration was unaware of a drug probe in YOUR institution? It's YOUR job to know what is going on at the university especially in the athletic department. In fact, it is the athletic directors sole responsibility to make sure the football program is up to par.
Drugs on college campuses especially within athletic programs have become a glaring epidemic and there is not enough action from the athletic department nor the university to either deter it or end it altogether.
For instance, the men's hoops team at Lipscomb University just dismissed their leading scorer for what is reported to be a drug-related issue.
I find it ridiculous and absurd that college athletes would throw their FREE education for a small dose of illegal drugs. I didn't know you needed half a key of cocaine to make a tackle or a some X pills to make a free throw.
They have not only shamed the university and their families but they have also shamed themselves. The four football players especially Brock could have probably been a high draft pick in upcoming NFL drafts. Now it will never happen.
Athletes should remember that they represent the universities they play sports for both on and off the field.There are too many stories and news reports where a student-athlete is arrested or kicked off the team because of something that was in their control.
No one put a gun to your head and forced you to take drugs or smoke marijuana. It is understandable that the culture of drugs and alcohol is a part of college life but when you involve yourself in something that could alter your future significantly, then it is not worth it.
Perhaps this unfortunate incident can become a teachable moment to the rest of the TCU football team and the student body.
Say NO to drugs kids.
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