I still think he's one of the best managers in the history of baseball but drinking and driving kills and I think he put himself and others in danger. I mean falling asleep at the wheel of a car at a stop light? He had to be pretty wasted. Not to mention he hasn't come out and talked about it yet.
http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/10080153
2007-03-22 09:50:25 · 28 answers · asked by The Man in the Yellow Hat 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
All the people saying "everybody makes mistakes" should know that he very well could have crashed into somebody and killed them you hear it all the time in the news. This wouldn't be just a "mistake" if that had happened now would it?
2007-03-22 09:57:50 · update #1
LaRussa will eventually apologise. He may look like he's ducking the press now, however he is part of a professtional organisation. Most likely there will be publicists called into a press meeting and LaRussa will be coached on what to say by someone working for the organization. It's all about image, and they will most likely try to make it perfect before Tony comes out and says anything. Don't flame him for what he did, unless it's May and he still hasn't apologised.
What he did was wrong, and not a typical mistake. Yes, he could have absolutly hurt someone, and because he didn't doesn't make anything better.
I have not lost any respect for Tony as a person. Hundreds of DUIs are written out everyday. While I'm not declaring it wasn't wrong, many people you know have DUIs and I'm sure you're not casting them out into the flames. However, I have lost respect for him as a coach. He is the leader of one of the elite teams in the majors, and I cringe everytime they show up at PNC Park because of the potential beatdown they can put on my beloved Pirates. Regardless, he is supposed to be an image of self-control and decipline, neither of which he showed. I say this whole thing should be dropped, because I am sure Tony will get enough heat through the league council. To make things worse, with all the coverage on this occastion I'm sure he'll feel the presure of all the dawnting eyes that will lay upon him at every away game he goes to.
I would not be surprised if such an event would lead to his retirement at season's end.
2007-03-22 10:46:45 · answer #1 · answered by Joe S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I still remember the good times when he was managing the Oakland A's. Everyone makes mistakes. Of course, Tony LaRussa shouldn't get any special treatment under the eyes of the law, but as far as public opinion he should get the benefit of the doubt. Is there a history? No. Let's give him another chance.
Of course, my opinion would be different if he had hurt someone. No one has the right to hurt another.
2007-03-22 10:54:19 · answer #2 · answered by trer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sure seems like a lot of sports figures are getting into trouble these days (or maybe it's just more publicized). I think the real thing these guys/girls should think about is all of the kids that look up to them and consider them role models. I'm sorry, there is no excuse for drinking and driving. You can't tell me he didn't have someone he could call or find another way home.
2007-03-22 10:12:30 · answer #3 · answered by mecabman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have lost some respect for Tony. I would have never imagined that he would do something like this. I know that he is smarter than this. As a lifelong Cardinal fan, I am disappointed that Tony will do something so stupid. Hopefully, he'll learn his lesson and we won't have to worry about seeing this again.
2007-03-22 10:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by Cardinals = Greatness 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be it manager for World Champs (LaRussa) the greatest man ever (Kiefer Sutherland) or the #1 DJ in the world (Ferry Corsten) I instantly lose any and all respect for a person that irresponsible! Celebrities, athletes and musicians are NOT above the law, nor common human decency and respect.
2007-03-22 12:38:14 · answer #5 · answered by pitsargenaf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a sad situation,you would think that a man in that position would know better.
Everybody that drinks alcohol does it,millions of people every day get behind the wheel of a car after drinking,myself included.This is just another thing that is a huge money maker for insurance companies,treatment centers,lawyers just to mention a few. The Federal government has to do something besides put people in jail for this offense.But to answer your question NO I haven't it just goes to show you that everybody,no matter who they are ,are susceptible to the dangers,and hold that alcohol can put on you.
2007-03-23 04:06:54 · answer #6 · answered by Ricky Lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I defenitely did. Tony LaRussa always seemed like a manager who stressed discipline among his players and then he goes out and does something as stupid as that. He needs to grow up
2007-03-22 09:55:10 · answer #7 · answered by J-Far 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never knew him to respect him as a human being. A DUI charge doesn't mean I don't repsect him as being baseball savvy and ingenius. People give out respect for the wrong reasons sometimes.
2007-03-22 10:38:22 · answer #8 · answered by Shawn G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would I? I have never met him and do not like to make such judgements. SO what if he got a DUI, I've been known to have a few and drive myself. Puttin himself and other people in danger is a load of BS, DO you know how many people drink and drive everynight and make it home just fine? A lot chiefy
2007-03-22 11:29:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it really take away from his accomplishment as a coach? No! He made a mistake yes it could have cost someone their life but you live life once you live and you learn hopefully he takes responsibility for his actions and starts educating people about the dangers of driving drunk. It doesn't matter if you had a drink or not if you're tired behind the wheel its just as dangerous.
2007-03-22 10:32:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋