Noskowiak

[BM1090]

Obviously it looks like Marquette dodged a bit of a bullet, but that shouldn't matter at this point. Really hope that he can figure his life out and get on the right path. More important things at stake here than basketball. Not good at all.

Travis Hines ‏@TravisHines21 11m11 minutes ago

ISU's N.Noskowiak has been charged w/ multiple offenses recently in Wis., including OWI & recklessly endangering safety (felony) per records

http://amestrib.com/sports/men-s-basketball-noskowiak-facing-multiple-charges-wisconsin

[wadesworld]

Wow.  Not good.

[Tugg Speedman]

Wow.  Not good.

+1

NN has a lot of real and serious problems.  I hope he figures it out.

[WarriorFan]

I feel bad for the kid, but this seems to be the difference between a brent recruit and a Wojo recruit.

[MUfan12]

I feel bad for the kid, but this seems to be the difference between a brent recruit and a Wojo recruit.

No need to take it there. Wojo worked hard to get him to recommit after he got the job. No one really knew the extent of NN's issues until they surfaced last year.

I just hope Nick can get it figured out, regardless of if basketball is part of that.

[🏀]

No need to take it there. Wojo worked hard to get him to recommit after he got the job. No one really knew the extent of NN's issues until they surfaced last year.

I just hope Nick can get it figured out, regardless of if basketball is part of that.

Nailed it.

[GGGG]

Now he's suspended.  I doubt he even starts class this fall.

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/08/20/iowa-state-suspends-freshman-guard-nick-noskowiak-indefinitely/

[jsglow]

Very sad.  Every opportunity in life.  I sincerely hopes he squares things up soon.

[keefe]

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[naginiF]

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A shame in general but if you're correct he's going to need a lot of internal and external strength.  That's an exceptionally dark hole.  Hope he comes out.

**That Cash cover is one of the best and least expected covers ever

[keefe]

A shame in general but if you're correct he's going to need a lot of internal and external strength.  That's an exceptionally dark hole.  Hope he comes out.

**That Cash cover is one of the best and least expected covers ever

The NN story is tragic. What a waste.

[vogue65]

Obviously it looks like Marquette dodged a bit of a bullet, but that shouldn't matter at this point. Really hope that he can figure his life out and get on the right path. More important things at stake here than basketball. Not good at all.

Travis Hines ‏@TravisHines21 11m11 minutes ago

ISU's N.Noskowiak has been charged w/ multiple offenses recently in Wis., including OWI & recklessly endangering safety (felony) per records

http://amestrib.com/sports/men-s-basketball-noskowiak-facing-multiple-charges-wisconsin

Yes, there are lot of things more important than basketball.  Today we see a lot of young people taken down early in life....very sad.

[brewcity77]

Really tough to hear a kid going through so much. Hopefully he can get himself sorted out.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

But wait, how csn this happen to a traditional.  All joking aside really hopes he figures out the things he needs to.

[keefe]

Yes, there are lot of things more important than basketball.  Today we see a lot of young people taken down early in life....very sad.

When in God's name did some of these hard drugs become so vogue? I am far from a prude and I have guzzled my share of alcohol but I have never understood the appeal of opioids and amphetamines.

[esotericmindguy]

The NN story is tragic. What a waste.

Tragic? Why? Because he can put a ball through a hoop? Ridiculous. He's an idiot.

[esotericmindguy]

I have never understood the appeal of opioids and amphetamines.

Have you ever had them? They make you feel invincible, which is why athletes love them. I can easily see why people get addicted.

[brewcity77]

When in God's name did some of these hard drugs become so vogue? I am far from a prude and I have guzzled my share of alcohol but I have never understood the appeal of opioids and amphetamines.

A lot of it has come from the overprescription of meds to kids. From adderall and stimulants for focus to oxycodone for painkillers, kids are being prescribed more and more meds at a younger age. The problem is when the script runs out they still want to chase the high.

We've seen a massive spike in heroin over the past 3-4 years. Much of that is attributed to the availability of oxycodone and percocet. Not just for kids, but for the general population. But with kids, they get the prescription, then it runs out, they want to chase the high but getting an oxy or perc runs $20-30 per tablet. Heroin, on the other hand, is $5-10 for a bag and hits with a lot more oomph.

Kids can afford the cheaper high and drug dealers are realizing this market. And while some want to go for coke or other stimulants to replace the adderall/ritalin they were on, the price of coke has gone way up in the past decade or so, so instead they just go for the opiates. It never ceases to amaze me how many kids that are clearly from the suburbs end up overdosing in some of Milwaukee's worst neighborhoods. It's absolutely tragic.

Then when you add in all of the cuts to MPD from the Mayor and Police Chief...MPD pretty much doesn't even have a drug task force anymore. Dealers target script addicts and the police have been neutered in our city. I'm sure it's not just here, but it's very evident in Milwaukee, which makes it all easy to get across Southeastern Wisconsin.

[GGGG]

Tragic? Why? Because he can put a ball through a hoop? Ridiculous. He's an idiot.

If the insinuations here are accurate, NN deserves our sympathy not our insults. 

[keefe]

Tragic? Why? Because he can put a ball through a hoop? Ridiculous. He's an idiot.

The tragedy has nothing to do with his athletic ability. I am looking at a young man who is throwing his life away.

[tower912]

A lot of it has come from the overprescription of meds to kids. From adderall and stimulants for focus to oxycodone for painkillers, kids are being prescribed more and more meds at a younger age. The problem is when the script runs out they still want to chase the high.

We've seen a massive spike in heroin over the past 3-4 years. Much of that is attributed to the availability of oxycodone and percocet. Not just for kids, but for the general population. But with kids, they get the prescription, then it runs out, they want to chase the high but getting an oxy or perc runs $20-30 per tablet. Heroin, on the other hand, is $5-10 for a bag and hits with a lot more oomph.

Kids can afford the cheaper high and drug dealers are realizing this market. And while some want to go for coke or other stimulants to replace the adderall/ritalin they were on, the price of coke has gone way up in the past decade or so, so instead they just go for the opiates. It never ceases to amaze me how many kids that are clearly from the suburbs end up overdosing in some of Milwaukee's worst neighborhoods. It's absolutely tragic.

Then when you add in all of the cuts to MPD from the Mayor and Police Chief...MPD pretty much doesn't even have a drug task force anymore. Dealers target script addicts and the police have been neutered in our city. I'm sure it's not just here, but it's very evident in Milwaukee, which makes it all easy to get across Southeastern Wisconsin.

We have had a lot of heroin mixed with fentanyl lately.    Personally run on over a half-dozen cases in the last year of users nearly in cardiac arrest brought back with narcan.    Then they usually come out of it pissed that we are there.   

[esotericmindguy]

Don't know the insinuations. Guy has had multiple chance already to turn his life around. Worst part about it is he accused his dad of abuse, which seems to be a lie. Multiple chances to get back on his high school team and MU stood by his side until the very end. Then he's open and all these major schools go after him again. Guy has more perspective than most kids his age and he still making childish mistakes. Strikes me as a punk ass who thinks he's above most. Honestly, if he wasn't a player he'd just be another kid out of high school making bad decisions. Plenty other kids truly born into tragic situations that deserve people's attention. Look no further than the city of Milwaukee.

[GB Warrior]

Character revealed

[NickelDimer]

Don't know the insinuations. Guy has had multiple chance already to turn his life around. Worst part about it is he accused his dad of abuse, which seems to be a lie. Multiple chances to get back on his high school team and MU stood by his side until the very end. Then he's open and all these major schools go after him again. Guy has more perspective than most kids his age and he still making childish mistakes. Strikes me as a punk ass who thinks he's above most. Honestly, if he wasn't a player he'd just be another kid out of high school making bad decisions. Plenty other kids truly born into tragic situations that deserve people's attention. Look no further than the city of Milwaukee.

How about recognizing he has issues and showing some damn gratitude that you don't have the same issues??? Holier than thou bullsh*t you're spewing

[tower912]

I hope he can pull it together.