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Title: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: DoubleE on January 21, 2016, 09:11:58 PM
Per Dana Balash on twitter https://twitter.com/DanaBalash21

Dana Balash ‏@DanaBalash21  8h8 hours ago
.@21WFMJSports  Former Fitch product Will Mahone tells Irish Sports Daily he'll talk with @BoPelini about possibly joining YSU program.
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: jimmiejames on January 21, 2016, 09:49:02 PM
Talented, fresh start, bruising back.
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: Penguin Nation on January 21, 2016, 10:12:35 PM
A great comeback story.  I hope we see him on the field.

http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/2016/01/20/will-mahone-at-peace/
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: OleYSUfan on January 21, 2016, 10:21:04 PM
Will Mahone was charged with 3 felonies, including hitting a police officer back in 2015. I don't believe these
charges have been cleared up.

He maybe a good football player, but his alcohol/temper problems are evident.   
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: guinpen on January 21, 2016, 10:34:04 PM
A great comeback story.  I hope we see him on the field.

http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/2016/01/20/will-mahone-at-peace/

I agree, sounds sincere
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: ytownchief22 on January 22, 2016, 03:32:44 AM
Will Mahone was charged with 3 felonies, including hitting a police officer back in 2015. I don't believe these
charges have been cleared up.

He maybe a good football player, but his alcohol/temper problems are evident.

If you read the article, its pretty obvious he's changed his life around. I welcome him aboard if Bo wants him.
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: ValleyTalk on January 22, 2016, 07:14:06 AM
Last I saw him he was working security/gate entry at Heinz Field for YSU vs Pitt.
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: Penguin Nation on January 22, 2016, 09:15:26 AM
Last I saw him he was working security/gate entry at Heinz Field for YSU vs Pitt.

That makes me respect him even more.
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: go guins on January 22, 2016, 09:15:52 AM
Let's hope this kid has it turned around, but you should read this before making any snap decisions based on what he says during his arrest: 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2099071-notre-dame-wr-will-mahone-arrested-charged-with-multiple-felonies

Fact is, if this were a white player saying the same thing about black cops, he would NOT get any consideration for returning to play.  AND I note, he was a junior at ND, so does he only have 1 season left and will he need a second position change?  For the kids sake, I hope he has things sorted out, but I don't see much benefit for the Quins.
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: Penguin Nation on January 22, 2016, 09:26:34 AM
Let's hope this kid has it turned around, but you should read this before making any snap decisions based on what he says during his arrest: 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2099071-notre-dame-wr-will-mahone-arrested-charged-with-multiple-felonies

Fact is, if this were a white player saying the same thing about black cops, he would NOT get any consideration for returning to play.  AND I note, he was a junior at ND, so does he only have 1 season left and will he need a second position change?  For the kids sake, I hope he has things sorted out, but I don't see much benefit for the Quins.

Any body cam footage?  There are innumerable accounts of people in blue costumes (LEOs) with permission slips to initiate violence (badges) manufacturing and fabricating events to frame others, and cover up their own misdeeds.

Assuming that is not the case here, then does he not still deserve a second chance after demonstrating a determination to become an asset to society?

If you are looking at a racial component here, blacks are treated differently then whites by LEOs, and not in a good way.
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: Double ET on January 22, 2016, 11:43:41 AM
Let's hope this kid has it turned around, but you should read this before making any snap decisions based on what he says during his arrest: 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2099071-notre-dame-wr-will-mahone-arrested-charged-with-multiple-felonies

Fact is, if this were a white player saying the same thing about black cops, he would NOT get any consideration for returning to play.  AND I note, he was a junior at ND, so does he only have 1 season left and will he need a second position change?  For the kids sake, I hope he has things sorted out, but I don't see much benefit for the Quins.

I thought he did not play for ND in his Junior year. Would he still have 2 years of eligibility left?
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: guinpen on January 22, 2016, 05:56:42 PM
Let's hope this kid has it turned around, but you should read this before making any snap decisions based on what he says during his arrest: 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2099071-notre-dame-wr-will-mahone-arrested-charged-with-multiple-felonies

Fact is, if this were a white player saying the same thing about black cops, he would NOT get any consideration for returning to play.  AND I note, he was a junior at ND, so does he only have 1 season left and will he need a second position change?  For the kids sake, I hope he has things sorted out, but I don't see much benefit for the Quins.

That was then, this is now. Has he really has turned his life around, time will tell
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: Buddy on January 22, 2016, 07:56:52 PM
I graduated with his mother (pretty sure his mom)  She is Facebook friend and from what I see she whipped him back into reality.  I am all about second chances.  We should all look at the stupid sh** we did when we were 20 but never got caught.... then judge
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: HappyPenguin on January 23, 2016, 08:55:12 AM
I graduated with his mother (pretty sure his mom)  She is Facebook friend and from what I see she whipped him back into reality.  I am all about second chances.  We should all look at the stupid sh** we did when we were 20 but never got caught.... then judge

Well put. Add to it that athletes are coddled to and told they are great for years in school, not exactly a great way to learn how the world really works. Kudos to mom give the kid a shot what could it hurt?
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: gbs20 on January 23, 2016, 09:31:02 AM
Yep we all deserve second chances and most of us have gotten them at one time or another in our lives. I hope that those of you who have the ability to hire people have or will have hire someone with his background instead of someone with a clean slate.  If he wasnt a football player with his ability to help YSU, alot of people would be just as happy to kick him to the curb.
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: ysuseasonticket on January 23, 2016, 11:10:33 AM
Give the kid a second chance, if it works out, it benefits the young man going forward and secondly the YSU football program.
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: ytownchief22 on January 23, 2016, 11:13:52 AM
He's getting his degree here already, and was a hell of a football player so why not?
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: Penguin Nation on January 23, 2016, 11:29:49 AM
I wonder how many of those who don't think Will deserves a second chance will vote for a corrupt politician who has done (and continues to do) infinitely worse.
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: guinpen on January 23, 2016, 11:46:11 AM
I am happy to see all the positive posts, good luck young man
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: go guins on January 25, 2016, 10:09:55 AM
I hate to be the cynical guy on this thread, but I wonder how many would be so enthused about paying for this guy’s free education if he couldn’t play football?
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: Penguin Nation on January 25, 2016, 10:58:44 AM
Why should he be treated different than other scholarship FB players?  I actually think he (and all of the other  scholarship players) should receive FCOA.

If he wasn't playing FB, then obviously he wouldn't get a FB scholarship, but perhaps other forms of tuition assistance....and that I'd be fine with also.

Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: The YO Show on January 25, 2016, 06:22:27 PM
Agreed. People deserve a second chance.
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: ScarletRook on January 28, 2016, 02:07:17 PM
Yet when Tanner (and others) was in the doghouse last year, many wanted him gone for good; but then again, he wasn't going to be an impact player so I guess he is expendable.
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: ytownchief22 on January 28, 2016, 02:23:52 PM
Yet when Tanner (and others) was in the doghouse last year, many wanted him gone for good; but then again, he wasn't going to be an impact player so I guess he is expendable.

He's a 3rd string QB and was never going to see the field. Just the way it is. He ended up finding a home.
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: go guins on January 28, 2016, 02:44:51 PM
Yet when Tanner (and others) was in the doghouse last year, many wanted him gone for good; but then again, he wasn't going to be an impact player so I guess he is expendable.

He's a 3rd string QB and was never going to see the field. Just the way it is. He ended up finding a home.
The way I read this, ScarletRook and I are right.  Our benevolence and willingness to forgive and forget is strictly dependent on the person's ability to impact the football team.  IMO there is not much to be proud of in that attitude.
Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: guinpen on January 28, 2016, 05:53:19 PM
Yet when Tanner (and others) was in the doghouse last year, many wanted him gone for good; but then again, he wasn't going to be an impact player so I guess he is expendable.

He's a 3rd string QB and was never going to see the field. Just the way it is. He ended up finding a home.
The way I read this, ScarletRook and I are right.  Our benevolence and willingness to forgive and forget is strictly dependent on the person's ability to impact the football team.  IMO there is not much to be proud of in that attitude.

I disagree with you, a persons talent level makes no difference to me.

Title: Re: Will Mahone back at YSU ?
Post by: HappyPenguin on January 28, 2016, 08:15:31 PM
Yet when Tanner (and others) was in the doghouse last year, many wanted him gone for good; but then again, he wasn't going to be an impact player so I guess he is expendable.

He's a 3rd string QB and was never going to see the field. Just the way it is. He ended up finding a home.
The way I read this, ScarletRook and I are right.  Our benevolence and willingness to forgive and forget is strictly dependent on the person's ability to impact the football team.  IMO there is not much to be proud of in that attitude.

Well it sure doesn't matter to me. I've never heard of the kid until this thread.