Abbe arrested

[Harry]

Defensive tackle Richard Abbe, who started four games last season, was arrested early Thursday morning on suspicion of DWI.

Abbe’s bail was set at $1,000.

Read more: http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2013/05/abbe-arrested.html/

[golfingomez]

fantastic... what else can we accomplish?

[KRAM1]

Not good news.

[MeanGreenTexan]

This is one of those times where you wish that UNT football was like UT football and people "handled this".

More importantly, this is one of those times where you wish Abbe wasn't such a bonehead.

[NorthTexan95]

Nothing a little Grey Goose can't fix ... er ... nevermind.

[Green Dozer]

Yes, a DWI is a serious offense. First, somebody needs to see if Abbé has an alcohol problem or is this a one time mistake. He will play plenty for the mistake and may not have a choice in leaving the team due to having to get a job. But I don't think, unless he has a problem or has had discipline issues, that he should be dismissed from the team. Hopefully he can learn and grow for the better from this.

[Green P1]

I don't know what the other/others were for... but this want the first time he's been arrested.

[SilverEagle]

[Wookies]

Not his first run in with the law, cut him loose.

[meangreener]

Between Jim Jim and this...it's embarrassing. Cut him loose.

[The Fake Lonnie Finch]

You guys are looking at this all wrong. Look around the country at other programs - lots of arrest in the offseason = good won/loss records. We need a grade and/or drug scandals and we'll be TCU-level before we know it.

[UNT Five&Dime]

Can I get a refund on the Abbe jersey I purchased at last year's Spring Game?

[DallasGreen]

You guys are looking at this all wrong. Look around the country at other programs - lots of arrest in the offseason = good won/loss records. We need a grade and/or drug scandals and we'll be TCU-level before we know it.

Well said

[greenjoe]

Which is worse in the eyes of the Mean Green fans; Shoplifting (theft) or driving under the influence of alcohol ? Abbé is a senior. Is he over 21 ?

[HoustonEagle]

I hate to hear of a of anyone getting a DWI. More importantly I am relieved no one was hurt. I would save the righteous indignation until we see a line of cabs picking up folks after every game and at every bar. Mr Abbe will receive enough punishment from the justice system. I think that should suffice.

Lets start another thread about favorite beers and green punch and see how this unfolds?

[H-towngreen]

When you have over 100 members of a football tea, chances are that a few of them will get arrested every year. DWI sucks but not the end of the world. Mac will handle it internally.

[texmusic]

Anyone want to split bail with me?

[BillySee58]

Which is worse in the eyes of the Mean Green fans; Shoplifting (theft) or driving under the influence of alcohol ? Abbé is a senior. Is he over 21 ?

Still technically a junior, but yes. He's 21.

I think DUI is worse personally, but I have some bias as one of my family members was in a DUI accident that resulted in a death. Somber stuff for the board I know, but it happens when operating a vehicle under the influence.

[Green Dozer]

Which is worse in the eyes of the Mean Green fans; Shoplifting (theft) or driving under the influence of alcohol ? Abbé is a senior. Is he over 21 ?

Both are against the law. If he did not have the prior arrests, then he shouldn't be dismissed. It would be a double standard. Everybody wants a team of Boy Scouts and Choir Boys.

[Green Dozer]

This is his 4th arrest during his time here. 2 are for prohibited weapons (switchblade, etc). A 3rd was in Feb of 2012 and the 4th is the DWI. So given his history, he should be gone.

[NT03]

His twitter profile - matthew 6:34 therefore dont worry about tomor for today has enough troubles of its own #meangreennation

[All About UNT]

4 arrests? You must be some kind of stupid to get arrested four times in less than 4 years. Two of them for a weapon? Hey Dick..... in case you didn't notice you are bigger than most the guys in the room. What did you need knuckles or a switch for? What a dummy.

[greenminer]

arrest for DWI, sure, but I've never heard of an arrest for suspicion of DWI.

Now I have.

[BillySee58]

arrest for DWI, sure, but I've never heard of an arrest for suspicion of DWI.

Now I have.

It's a journalist thing. Until the charge is official you have to use words like suspicion, and according to police.

Also, this makes Syd Moore getting to campus that much more important. Dutton Watson, Sir Calvin, Austin Orr, bull, this is your chance to make plays on Saturdays.

[RAGEMASTER5000]

You know what they say... 4 strikes, you're out.