2008 Woodie Awards
"Andy, it's time to Reid between the lines"
Mary Lane
Issue date: 11/8/07 Section: Sports
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Although über-excited with Navy's 46-44, triple-overtime victory over Notre Dame, it's time to turn my attention to my pro team, the Philadelphia Eagles, who haven't been quite up to snuff lately. Head Coach Andy Reid has been experiencing major problems both on and off the field. The Eagles have experienced a disappointing 3-5 season and have only an outside shot at getting the wild card. Although he probably should, Reid won't be stepping down or getting fired any time soon.
In his personal life, Reid is dealing with two of his five children, sons Garrett 24, and Britt, 22, and their constant run-ins with the law. Both boys have been in trouble for drugs since high school, which escalated into two separate arrests on Jan. 30 of this year. Reid missed his first practice in nine seasons to attend their sentencings on Nov. 1.
Britt was sentenced to eight to 23 months for drug possession and brandishing a gun at another driver during a road-rage incident. Garrett was sentenced to two to 23 months in jail for running a red light and crashing into another vehicle while high on heroin. Heroin and testosterone-filled syringes were found in his SUV, and he has consistently missed and failed drug tests this year. More charges are being pressed against him since he was later caught smuggling pills into his jail cell. Both boys still live at home, where their bedrooms played host to a bevy of needles, syringes, and pills. "It sounds more or less like a drug emporium," said Montgomery County judge Steven O'Neill during sentencing.
At a press conference Friday, Nov. 2, Reid was visibly distraught. He looked devastated and sounded as if he were about to break down and cry. "This has been a battle we have dealt with here for a few years, and I'm sure we'll continue to address the situation," he said. Reid says he will continue serving as head coach and he means it. Regardless of talent or focus on his job, he's not going to step back and address his family life unless someone forces him to do so.
In his personal life, Reid is dealing with two of his five children, sons Garrett 24, and Britt, 22, and their constant run-ins with the law. Both boys have been in trouble for drugs since high school, which escalated into two separate arrests on Jan. 30 of this year. Reid missed his first practice in nine seasons to attend their sentencings on Nov. 1.
Britt was sentenced to eight to 23 months for drug possession and brandishing a gun at another driver during a road-rage incident. Garrett was sentenced to two to 23 months in jail for running a red light and crashing into another vehicle while high on heroin. Heroin and testosterone-filled syringes were found in his SUV, and he has consistently missed and failed drug tests this year. More charges are being pressed against him since he was later caught smuggling pills into his jail cell. Both boys still live at home, where their bedrooms played host to a bevy of needles, syringes, and pills. "It sounds more or less like a drug emporium," said Montgomery County judge Steven O'Neill during sentencing.
At a press conference Friday, Nov. 2, Reid was visibly distraught. He looked devastated and sounded as if he were about to break down and cry. "This has been a battle we have dealt with here for a few years, and I'm sure we'll continue to address the situation," he said. Reid says he will continue serving as head coach and he means it. Regardless of talent or focus on his job, he's not going to step back and address his family life unless someone forces him to do so.
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