Lofa Tatupu issues an apology

by 12thman on May 13, 2008 6:33 PM PDT

Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu has released the following comments regarding the events of this past weeked.

"I want to apologize to my family, teammates, the Seahawks ownership and organization, and the fans for making a poor decision and putting myself in a bad situation. I take seriously my role as a leader on this team, and in the community, and because of that I'm disappointed and embarrassed by the level of poor judgment I used last weekend. Thankfully, nobody was hurt. This will never happen again, and I hope through hard work on and off the field to begin earning your respect and trust again."

I believe this may end up having a positive effect on the entire team. Lofa knows he is in the doghouse with the coaching staff, management, and especially the fans. I bet he's really ashamed of himself right now. What better way to put this behind him than to redouble his efforts and put even more focus into football.

I'm almost hoping he has to miss a game for this. This is a serious problem, and we cannot have public figures and role models for young athletes going out and making these kind of mistakes. I would like to see Lofa talking to children about the dangers of drinking and driving in the future. A single game suspension would send a clear signal as to the gravity of his mistake.

Maybe D.D. can have one start this season...

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Fastest Apology ever

Coach Owens has no bones

by Scruffy Lefty on May 13, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions

I noticed that too.

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by Shrug on May 14, 2008 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions

He ought to be embarrassed

From what we’ve seen of him to this point, though, I think he’s someone you can believe when he says, “This will never happen again.” As long as he grows from it, all will be forgiven.

by The Ancient Mariner on May 14, 2008 9:17 AM PDT reply actions

Lofa

This is definitely a guy who has been a good role model on and off-field for his entire college and pro careers. He deserves forgiveness, at least the chance to redeem himself. I have every reason to believe he’s not a habitual offender, until learning otherwise. After all, Jeremy Stevens had MULTIPLE sexual assault complaints in college, all drinking related, before he SURPRISE went pro and embarrassed all of us with a continuing alcohol problem. Comparing Lofa to him is an insult to Mr. Tatupu, but shows the stark contrast between the 2 men.

Suck It! If you don't know what IT is, then I can't help you.

by Elmstrosity on May 20, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions