Deondre Francois situation....

[FSUKW]

This guy needs to go. I was his biggest supporter here. He's no leader.

I am not hating for the use. If he's dealing, how can he lead this team?


Tallahassee police conducted surveillance on Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois for two months, operating on a tip that he was selling marijuana, the Orlando Sentinel reported.

A raid of the player's apartment on Thursday yielded less than an ounce of marijuana. Francois, who is recuperating from a torn patellar tendon in his left knee, was not arrested. He was cited with misdemeanor possession and given the chance to enter a pre-trial diversion program and pay a fine.

According to the newspaper, Francois told police the marijuana belonged to his girlfriend and that the last time he used marijuana was in December 2017.

Francois is expected to be the Seminoles' starter next season. Florida State coach Willie Taggart told the newspaper that he had met with Francois following the incident.

"He's still with our football team," Taggart said Saturday. "We talked about his responsibility as a student-athlete here, and he understands my expectations and what I'm looking for, especially when it comes to our quarterback."

The newspaper reported that the Tallahassee Police Department received a tip from someone at a drug crime scene that he had seen a grocery bag full of marijuana at Francois' apartment.

The police collected Francois' garbage four times between the end of February and the beginning of April. Based on what police found in the garbage, they obtained a search warrant and conducted the raid on Thursday.

The police department said it found in the garbage and in Francois' apartment some plastic bags with cannabis residue, innards of blunt cigars, a grinder, an instant drug test cup and three vials of pain medication.

Francois must do community service and avoid any criminal activity for a designated time as part of the diversion program.

"He's got to be smart about who he's around and what he's around, and make good decisions," Taggart said. "I advise him to just make sure he's around his teammates all the time."

[JdPat04]

Yeah he's not smart at all.

[FSUKW]

Yeah he's not smart at all.

How can Taggart not kick him off?

I guess his "out" is:

1) not enough pot found
2) no actual proof he was dealing - even though "if it walks like a duck".
3) he was not arrested

If he stays, his ass better lead the prayer group for the next year.

[JdPat04]

Yeah he's not smart at all.

How can Taggart not kick him off?

I guess his "out" is:

1) not enough pot found
2) no actual proof he was dealing - even though "if it walks like a duck".
3) he was not arrested

If he stays, his ass better lead the prayer group for the next year.

First year coach that doesn't have the balls to kick his "star" QB off the team and make an example imo.


Of course maybe he wanted too and was told to hold off as that is possible but not as likely at FSU as it would be some other places in SEC land.

[Muck FcDisney]

This guy needs to go. I was his biggest supporter here. He's no leader.

Agree. Not because of this, but because of his pattern of behavior (mostly since the injury).

I am not hating for the use. If he's dealing, how can he lead this team?

I don't think he is. See below.

Tallahassee police conducted surveillance on Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois for two months, operating on a tip that he was selling marijuana, the Orlando Sentinel reported.

A raid of the player's apartment on Thursday yielded less than an ounce of marijuana. Francois, who is recuperating from a torn patellar tendon in his left knee, was not arrested. He was cited with misdemeanor possession and given the chance to enter a pre-trial diversion program and pay a fine.

They watched him for 2 months. I'm guessing they waited for the best time (i.e. most drugs present). If he had less than an ounce, he's probably not dealing.

According to the newspaper, Francois told police the marijuana belonged to his girlfriend and that the last time he used marijuana was in December 2017.

It's possible. If the police didn't test him, Taggart should... and often.

Francois is expected to be the Seminoles' starter next season. Florida State coach Willie Taggart told the newspaper that he had met with Francois following the incident.

"He's still with our football team," Taggart said Saturday. "We talked about his responsibility as a student-athlete here, and he understands my expectations and what I'm looking for, especially when it comes to our quarterback."

Coachspeak. :chatterbox

The newspaper reported that the Tallahassee Police Department received a tip from someone at a drug crime scene that he had seen a grocery bag full of marijuana at Francois' apartment.

Who, Blackman? :dog

The police collected Francois' garbage four times between the end of February and the beginning of April. Based on what police found in the garbage, they obtained a search warrant and conducted the raid on Thursday.

The police department said it found in the garbage and in Francois' apartment some plastic bags with cannabis residue, innards of blunt cigars, a grinder, an instant drug test cup and three vials of pain medication.

I'm assuming the pain meds were his (knee injury). Who throws a grinder away? If you're smoking, you keep it. If you're quitting, you give it to a friend. Sandwich bags (consumer) or freezer/vac seal bags (dealer)?

Francois must do community service and avoid any criminal activity for a designated time as part of the diversion program.

FL sure has some lax drug laws. No fine? No drug tests?

"He's got to be smart about who he's around and what he's around, and make good decisions," Taggart said. "I advise him to just make sure he's around his teammates all the time."

:chatterbox

[FSUKW]

Agree - shitty situation for both. Deondre should think better of his team and new coaches.

Spoiler:

although he probably sells to half the team....... :D

[Muck FcDisney]

Agree - shitty situation for both. Deondre should think better of his team and new coaches.

Spoiler:

although he probably sells to half the team....... :D

Bagman slackin'. :sadyes

[Carr2Cooper]

This just means Hockman4Heisman is going to happen this year instead of next :yes

[JdPat04]

This just means Hockman4Heisman is going to happen this year instead of next :yes

Tagovailoa4Heisman for the next several years!

Just keep it that way for Tua & Taulia :alabama

[bigbluebazooka]

6 win season. :lol:

[Carr2Cooper]

This just means Hockman4Heisman is going to happen this year instead of next :yes

Tagovailoa4Heisman for the next several years!

Just keep it that way for Tua & Taulia :alabama

Hockman > Tua

[FSUKW]

It's fun to laugh at people who say stupid shit. It's even funnier when they keep saying it and it makes no sense.

[FSUKW]

This just means Hockman4Heisman is going to happen this year instead of next :yes

Tagovailoa4Heisman for the next several years!

Just keep it that way for Tua & Taulia :alabama

Read he is hurt.

[JdPat04]

This just means Hockman4Heisman is going to happen this year instead of next :yes

Tagovailoa4Heisman for the next several years!

Just keep it that way for Tua & Taulia :alabama

Read he is hurt.

Yeah he hurt it several weeks ago, had it fixed, was rehabbing it and then reaggrevated last week or so. No chance yet, still hurt, and will be out all spring I believe.


Though as long as he is healthy by the 2nd half of the NC then we are good :dog

[Muck FcDisney]

It's fun to laugh at people who say stupid shit. It's even funnier when they keep saying it and it makes no sense.

I miss MD... :sigh

Can GATOBATIT come back to discuss FSU recruiting? :dog

[ericberry14]

The whole pot thing is a joke. If he’s a dealer then he’s the smallest of he small with that much pot. Not to mention 20 years ago none of this would ever be heard. Kid busted for a little pot? Not in the good ole days when they take them to the coach instead of putting it out there for the world to see. If I was a coach on the left coast I would sell weed being legal... why would you want to play in SEC country where they will drag your name through the mud over a little pot. Fuck that.. come to Oregon :lol:

[JdPat04]

The whole pot thing is a joke. If he’s a dealer then he’s the smallest of he small with that much pot. Not to mention 20 years ago none of this would ever be heard. Kid busted for a little pot? Not in the good ole days when they take them to the coach instead of putting it out there for the world to see. If I was a coach on the left coast I would sell weed being legal... why would you want to play in SEC country where they will drag your name through the mud over a little pot. Fuck that.. come to Oregon :lol:

Choose not to be stupid for 3 years, win championships, and get picked in the first round?

[ericberry14]

The whole pot thing is a joke. If he’s a dealer then he’s the smallest of he small with that much pot. Not to mention 20 years ago none of this would ever be heard. Kid busted for a little pot? Not in the good ole days when they take them to the coach instead of putting it out there for the world to see. If I was a coach on the left coast I would sell weed being legal... why would you want to play in SEC country where they will drag your name through the mud over a little pot. Fuck that.. come to Oregon :lol:

Choose not to be stupid for 3 years, win championships, and get picked in the first round?

Some of these guys can’t choose not to be stupid. They are stupid. But smoking a little pot is not something I’d call stupid (unless jeopardizing your scholarship and future) so just go out west and do it. The pot laws in the south are an absolute joke and if local PDs won’t look out for these players then fuck it. Go West

[JdPat04]

The whole pot thing is a joke. If he’s a dealer then he’s the smallest of he small with that much pot. Not to mention 20 years ago none of this would ever be heard. Kid busted for a little pot? Not in the good ole days when they take them to the coach instead of putting it out there for the world to see. If I was a coach on the left coast I would sell weed being legal... why would you want to play in SEC country where they will drag your name through the mud over a little pot. Fuck that.. come to Oregon :lol:

Choose not to be stupid for 3 years, win championships, and get picked in the first round?

Some of these guys can’t choose not to be stupid. They are stupid. But smoking a little pot is not something I’d call stupid (unless jeopardizing your scholarship and future) so just go out west and do it. The pot laws in the south are an absolute joke and if local PDs won’t look out for these players then fuck it. Go West

Of course I agree about smoking pot isn't bad at all. Even before I started I was cool with it. Only if he was doing more than smoking and or had a lot more weight. I haven't even came close to a lb of weed in the 10 months I've been smoking.

[bigbluebazooka]

The whole pot thing is a joke. If he’s a dealer then he’s the smallest of he small with that much pot. Not to mention 20 years ago none of this would ever be heard. Kid busted for a little pot? Not in the good ole days when they take them to the coach instead of putting it out there for the world to see. If I was a coach on the left coast I would sell weed being legal... why would you want to play in SEC country where they will drag your name through the mud over a little pot. Fuck that.. come to Oregon :lol:

Choose not to be stupid for 3 years, win championships, and get picked in the first round?

Some of these guys can’t choose not to be stupid. They are stupid. But smoking a little pot is not something I’d call stupid (unless jeopardizing your scholarship and future) so just go out west and do it. The pot laws in the south are an absolute joke and if local PDs won’t look out for these players then fuck it. Go West

Of course I agree about smoking pot isn't bad at all. Even before I started I was cool with it. Only if he was doing more than smoking and or had a lot more weight. I haven't even came close to a lb of weed in the 10 months I've been smoking.

Atleast Frenchie didn’t rape or assault a woman. That we know about anyways.