Darrin Shapiro Arrested

Saw this on the MC thread today. Pretty sad what happens to some folks when the spotlight goes away.

Darn shame too as he was one heck-of-a rider, innovater and a member of the Waterski Hall of Fame! The Man was awesome to watch on the water.

So sad. I guess being a seven time world champion wasn't enough.

Good call Chris. Makes a lot of sense. It really is a shame!

They should remove him from the WSHOF

you put these guys up on a pedastal (i dont ) their people like me and you, their human, look at Michael Vick, Mike tyson, Rothlesbugar, actually there was a all state high school football star up here in Ohio that just got 30 years for some sex charge. no different than me and you, were running out of role models

Casey Anthony's lawyer needs work, he'll get the whole fandamily off.

This is hard to believe. I first met Darin aka "The Scud" back in 1999. This is when he first started the speedball, double flip. He couldn't stick it that day. Here's a pic.

If he was a role model solely for his ability to ride a wakeboard you should re-evaluate your role models.

His videos are still fun to watch. He's still a 7 time world champion. What does that have to do with getting locked up for drug dealing?

It is always sad to see someone run afoul of the law. I don't think that his arrest nullifies his accomplishments. I am not in favor of removing athletes awards or recognition based on an unrelated issue (arrest, affair, whatever). I am sure he inspired others to excel by his athletic skill and performance. His arrest may also inspire others to think about the consequences of his actions outside of the world of water skiing.
I always told my kids to avoid role models, especially in sports. I encouraged them to recognize and respect the dedication and hard work that is required to turn in an outstanding performance in any field. It is better to live your life as if you were a role model than to turn to others to model your life after.

"I'm not a role model... Just because I dunk a basketball doesn't mean I should raise your kids".
Charles Barkley

Yes, but does he prefer Dos Equis?

And yes, most of us still like him even though he spent time in drug rehab for a Vicodin addiction, and liked sexting. It doesn't undo his accomplishments.

JoeinNY wrote: john b wrote: Yes, but does he prefer Dos Equis? And yes, most of us still like him even though he spent time in drug rehab for a Vicodin addiction, and liked sexting. It doesn't undo his accomplishments. Undo his accomplishments.. heck some of his most impressive accomplishments were a direct result of sexting

That could be, my friend. We may never know!

and where did the money come from?

Hollywood wrote: and where did the money come from?

LEGAL drug dealing...do you call your pharmacist a drug dealer too...you should...

i just dont like Pete Rose, because he was the first to peddle his autograph, dont get me wrong, there are athletes that do dedicate their time to helping others in need. I remember my role model, but it wasnt an athlete, i know that for sure, well maybe Hank Aaron, Gaylord Perry??? Pete rose to me is really the one that turned sports into a business