Former Oregon State QB Lyle Moevao and LB Keaton Kristick, and senior starting DT Brennan Olander were sentenced to community service Tuesday for a misdemeanor charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Moevao received 40 hours of community service, Kristick 25 and Olander 65. Here’s a little more on the GT site by court reporter Rachel Beck. More will be up later.
Olander’s situation impacts the current team since he’s the only returner. This is his second legal issue in a year. There’s a report of a third for criminal mischief back in 2006 in Southern Oregon.
As pointed out at the end of the Peter Lalich DUI story in Tuesday’s GT, Olander could be up for a 30 percent of the season suspension under OSU’s code of conduct, which is followed a lot more loosely than when it started.
The Beavers are in the midst of bad trend after about four-five years of relative calm. Coach Mike Riley must act quick and put his foot down on his players, and come out harsh on the current crop of problems to nip them in the bud.
There are new players due to normal turnover who don’t remember the stolen sheep, bar fights and alcohol-related death in a dorm.
The following are notes my court reporter forwarded to me about today’s events:
Their differing levels of community service were based on their levels of involvement and past criminal history. Moevao was the driver, but has no criminal history. Kristick and Olander jumped on for a ride. Kristick has no criminal history.
Olander has the theft 2 charge, plus a criminal mischief conviction out of Josephine County from 2006, plus (this didn’t come up in court) a 2008 citation for less than an ounce of marijuana, for which he had to complete a drug treatment program.
The status of his theft 2 charge isn’t certain yet. I’m talking to the prosecutor later today about that. Initially, the prosecutor told the judge Olander completed his diversion terms, but the judge pointed out the diversion time period doesn’t expire until tomorrow. And, of course, part of his diversion is to not violate any laws during that time period.
Moevao is officially paying the $750 restitution, but the other two are supposed to pay him back for their share.
They had been cooperative with police. Their attorney said Moevao was used to using the OSU golf carts — probably from when he was injured.
Judge noted that as football standards, they are role models and held to a higher standard. Also noted they have done good in the community, specifically citing the “front-page (GT) story” on Moevao recently. He also warned Kristick that he would be more in the public eye as an NFL player.
15 comments
angrybeaver says:
May 11, 2010
Can we please kick Olander and Lalich off the team ASAP so we can move forward…
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RenoNVBeavr says:
May 11, 2010
Cliff- What is your speculation on the direction Riley will take with not Olander but the rest of the team? Is it safe to suspect that Riley will suspend Olander for 3-4 games? Kick him off the team entirely? How about Lalich? It seems like the DUI is considered minor but California has a weird law about driving a boat while under the influence. Any insight as to the direction Riley will take with Lalich? Obviously his scholarship doesnt mean much to him if he repeatedly cant shy away from alcohol. Amazing…
ckirkpatrick says:
May 11, 2010
I sure Riley will want to keep Olander around for all he work he put into the program. But there will be at least a two-game suspension because he was suspended one game last year on the first offense.
Lalich was on thin ice his first year, but seemed to turn himself around this spring. Did he build enough trust in Riley to get a second chance (at OSU)? I don't know.
If Katz were to suffer a long-term injury, the Beavers will be in trouble with two redshirt freshmen QBs and a true freshman in reserve. So that may allow Lalich another chance.
Pioduck says:
May 11, 2010
Be careful Cliff, Chip Kelly was roasted by John Canzano and Beaver fans for the "perception" of treating offenders differently based upon their status with the team. You are implying that Mike Riley treats players differently based upon team needs, and status with the team. This might get Riley tarred and feathered.
WebTraveler says:
May 12, 2010
Cliff,
What's interesting is down the street at Oregon LaMichael James beats the **** out of his ex-girlfriend and gets a non-conference game as a suspension. Olander hops on a golf cart in a moment of stupidity, which is not unusual for a college student. To me, the James suspension shows Olander deserves a couple series of downs; since he is a repeat offender, OK, a quarter or maybe a half. All of this pales in comparison.
But I don't want to let Oregon set the standard, because the truth is that the standard is way too low down at that school. That's why 1/2 the players on the team are thugs. My opinion, but the facts pretty much show that as well.
storageskeptic says:
May 12, 2010
LaMichael James didn't beat the crap out of anybody. I'm tired of people running off at the mouth with their opinions on topics that they don't even bother to educate themselves on.
We're not going to get anywhere in debates with our friends to the south if we don't first bother to learn the facts.
As Beaver fans, we should leave the ridiculous and delusional behavior to the Duck fanbase.
WebTraveler says:
May 12, 2010
Excuse me, but the facts show he chased her and tackled her in the bushes, causing scrapes, bruises, and cuts. Call it what you want. But a state track champion/well trained college football player chasing someone and tackling her is abuse. What exactly is your definition of abuse?
You are clearly showing your ignorance. Perhaps we ought to let him loose on you and see how you feel after he pummels you? Maybe? This way you will see first hand your "interpretation" is silly.
chrismatsler says:
May 13, 2010
You clearly did not read the report or the court transcripts… all though your account is humorous it is complete fiction..
Love the fact that you are calling the other poster ignorant.. Classic..
dont use wikipedia do your research
http://www.scribd.com/doc/28271575/LaMichael-Jame…
follow the link… or better yet learn how to find the information…
WebTraveler says:
May 13, 2010
It clearly says on page 2 "she kept his keys and ran from the car. Defendant caught the victim, grabbed her waist and they fell to the ground in the bark mulch."
I think it is quite clear that she ran, he chased her, he caught her, he tackled her around the waist and they went down. Read it, it's pretty clear. I stand by the fact that you and the other poster don't have a clue.
chrismatsler says:
May 13, 2010
You just proved my point…"they fell to the ground" … fell being the key word here… if he had "tackled" her they would have used that terminology as it has a very different meaning from the word fell…… once again you stand corrected…..
If you choose to twist the account to fit your argument then I suppose that is your deal … myself.. I will stick with the facts..
Oh, and find me the part where they say he "beat the crap out of her"
WebTraveler says:
May 13, 2010
Every time someone is tackled, they "fall" to the ground. It's called gravity. You have a high school track champion and a well trained and in great shape football player tackling a small woman without that expertise. Maybe if you ever played sports (football or any other sport) you'd understand how you fall when you are tackled. No one just falls when the waist is grabbed unless it is part of a series of motions which are either being tackled or pulled down, which if you played sports you'd understand this.
The facts are still the facts and its those facts you have a hard time with.
Regardless, as I pointed out IF the standard is 1 game for an action such as this, then Olander's actions are nothing more than a series or maybe a quarter at best. But I don't think James' issue is the standard and I think Riley will impose a punishment consistent with the actions, which I believe should be harsher than the one non-conference game handed to James by Kelly.
Pioduck says:
May 12, 2010
This is funny. Oregon standards too low.
Oregon Kiko Alsonso DUI – Suspended for the season
OSU Al Afalava DUI, destroying a bus shelter and fleeing the scene – 1 game suspension.
Masoli and Olander convicted of same crime – Masoli suspended for the season, Olander ???
The truth of the matter is that these are college students and college students are going to make mistakes. Some worse than others. But to suggest that one school's team are superior people to another school's team is baloney. It happens everywhere. Does that make it okay, no, but it happens.
Both Mike Riley and Chip Kelly are stand up coaches and I respect both of them. Sometimes their players put them in no-win situations, but that is why they get paid the big bucks.
WebTraveler says:
May 13, 2010
I don't think Afalava fleed the scene, if I recall didn't he go home and called and reported it? Wasn't it late at night and no one was around? That's what I recall anyway.
Olander went on a joyride and it got out of hand. Masoli entered a residence with intent to burgalrize…..while in some senses it is the same, a joyride that gets out of hand versus entering the house with an intent? Can't see it the same.
Alonso did get a DUI, yes this was inconsistent by Kelly.
angrybeaver says:
May 12, 2010
Cliff, when is Riley going to make a decision?
Both should be removed from the team permanently. According to your report, this is Olander's 4th offense. Lalich has 3. Enough.
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ckirkpatrick says:
May 12, 2010
OSU isn't in a hurry because it's a long time before the season. And Riley isn't scheduled back in town until the 17th, last I heard.