Former NFL player reaches out to troubled Dvoracek
"The first stage -- (the person) drinks very rarely but when he does he drinks for effect and he's out of control. He does things he wouldn't normally do. He finds himself in places he really doesn't want to be doing things he doesn't want to do with people he doesn't want to be with but he does it anyway."
Neither coach Bob Stoops nor Dvoracek have spoken publicly about the situation since issuing statements in January.
"It was a hard lesson to learn but I learned it," Dvoracek said. " ... I recognize that nobody was required to do this for me. I want to show them that their trust in me is deserved."
They say alcoholics are never "cured." It's a constant battle, which raises serious questions not only for Dvoracek but the NCAA. If alcohol is a disease what if Dvoracek falls off the wagon? Is it considered the same as quarterback Jason White wrecking both knees and getting a sixth year of eligibility?
Oklahoma might suspend him -- again. Dvoracek might get counseling -- again. After all that he might even play football -- again. But if it was up Riley, all the offenders have had their one and only chance.
"I don't want to hear your sad tales, your excuses," he said. "If I can get through the death of my only son, surely, you can get through anything that is thrown in front of you."
