Darrin Shapiro Arrested
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Topic: Darrin Shapiro Arrested
Posted By: mdvalant
Subject: Darrin Shapiro Arrested
Date Posted: February-08-2012 at 6:16pm
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http://m.thegardenisland.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/florida-pill-mill-owner-family-arrested/article_b79db098-514b-11e1-8e1d-001871e3ce6c.html - Nice Role Model ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
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Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: February-08-2012 at 6:35pm
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Saw this on the MC thread today. Pretty sad what happens to some folks when the spotlight goes away.
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Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: February-08-2012 at 6:36pm
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Spotlight goes away? Might be jumping to conclusions/stereotyping but I bet a lot of these guys are doin the dirty. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-08-2012 at 6:42pm
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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. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: February-08-2012 at 6:44pm
Sounds like his newest trick will be a "wiener to backside".  ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: February-08-2012 at 7:28pm
So sad. I guess being a seven time world champion wasn't enough.  ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: February-08-2012 at 7:50pm
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Mike, I guess what I was saying is that when they are in the spotlight there's normally people there to protect them from being discovered or help them get on the right path. I see it all the time in basketball and football. Once the focus of being an athlete goes away, they resort to the easiest thing which in many cases is drug or alcohol related. ------------- |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: February-08-2012 at 7:51pm
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Good call Chris. Makes a lot of sense. It really is a shame! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: February-08-2012 at 7:59pm
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Wow, thats too bad. I remember seeing him compete in the mid 90's on the pro tour, including the year he was throwing the first double front flip off the double up. He was unstoppable back then. ------------- |
Posted By: watrski
Date Posted: February-08-2012 at 9:17pm
| They should remove him from the WSHOF |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: February-08-2012 at 10:20pm
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at least the landings dont hurt ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: February-08-2012 at 10:25pm
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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 ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: February-08-2012 at 11:50pm
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His new driver's name is Bubba....and he likes to "weight it down". ------------- '02 Ski Nautique 196 w/ 5.7 Apex bowtie - Sold '87 Barefoot - sold '97 Super Sport Nautique - originally custom built for Walt Meloon '97 Ski Nautique '83 SN 2001 |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: February-09-2012 at 12:19am
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Casey Anthony's lawyer needs work, he'll get the whole fandamily off.
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Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: February-09-2012 at 12:58am
I wonder if Bubba uses a extended pylon? ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
bhectus wrote:Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: February-09-2012 at 12:59am
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.
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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-09-2012 at 2:10am
couldn't agree more eric..thats why I got my role models close by.. 
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: February-09-2012 at 3:34pm
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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? ------------- |
Posted By: mdvalant
Date Posted: February-09-2012 at 3:37pm
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How can you say a pro athlete is NOT a role model? Who the heck do you look up to? WNBA players? Wait, they're pros too...
I guess I look up to my dad mainly...but most kids will have multiple role models. I am one for example...a lot of little kids on the ski teams I'm on look up to the older skiers as heroes. But ya gotta pay the bills somehow I guess... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5009 - '90 Ski (sold) http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5479 - '00 Sport Mississippi River - Bellevue, IA |
Posted By: john b
Date Posted: February-09-2012 at 4:45pm
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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 ------------- 1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox" If everyone else is doing it, you're too late! |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: February-09-2012 at 5:02pm
role model:
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Posted By: john b
Date Posted: February-09-2012 at 5:24pm
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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. ------------- 1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox" If everyone else is doing it, you're too late! |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: February-09-2012 at 5:43pm
Undo his accomplishments.. heck some of his most impressive accomplishments were a direct result of sexting ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: john b
Date Posted: February-09-2012 at 6:10pm
That could be, my friend. We may never know! ------------- 1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox" If everyone else is doing it, you're too late! |
Posted By: MI-nick
Date Posted: February-10-2012 at 3:04pm
he was arrested for money laundering and racketeering... ------------- As far as I can tell, I'm not quite sure... |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: February-10-2012 at 3:09pm
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and where did the money come from? ------------- |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: February-10-2012 at 8:24pm
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i dont know about you guy's but i dont ever remember looking up to an athlete as a role model, maybe the perception around these guys is because they can throw or can catch an inflatable ball that they are brillant....its a profession that doesnt even require a high school diploma ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: MI-nick
Date Posted: February-13-2012 at 3:51pm
LEGAL drug dealing...do you call your pharmacist a drug dealer too...you should... ------------- As far as I can tell, I'm not quite sure... |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-13-2012 at 4:17pm
Well all know that your memory isn't as good as it used to be these days Eric so maybe it's more likely that you forgot who your role model was. 
I think athletes as role models are fine as long as there antics off the field are just as great as on the field. IMHO I believe that it should be prerequsite for future Hall of Famer. Micheal Irvin was a heck-of-a FB player but his higher than mighty attitude and antics off the field should keep him out of Canton. For me it's overall character. You gonna let a guy like that in then why not let Pete Rose in; what's the difference? ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: February-14-2012 at 2:57pm
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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 ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-14-2012 at 4:05pm
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I agree with you Eric on the above statement. I don't care for Pete Rose either but the point is he was a role model for many kids growing up and watching him. His antics off the field have banned him from the HOF. At least you threw out Two great ballplayers and there are many more who are HOF's that are great role models and many who aren't.
People admired (including myself) Mr.Shapiro because he was an inovater of the sport of wakeboarding. Many tricks that are thrown to this day he created and therefore he named. He was pure brute strength on the water and exciting to watch. Many wanted to be like him because of his No Fear mentality, autographed things for fans and not blow them off like other pro wakeboarders I've witnessed. That's what young riders see and want to emulate. It's too bad he got mixed up in the wrong crowd and ended up like this even if it was his family ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: February-14-2012 at 5:08pm
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strong on the outside, but very weak on the inside, Ive been around that sht all my life and seen it knock a grown man on his knees, i dont weep for Whitney, the demon has been released, not preaching here, I lost three good friends to that sht and maybe it switched a button inside me, i never looked down on them cause i know what they were going through....i never wept for them because i was always prepared for the outcome...
if he can pull himself away from this stuff (Shapiro)he will be a man I will look up to ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |