FWST: Pachall has returned to TCU after seeking treatment for substance abuse

[TopFrog]

FWST: Pachall has returned to TCU after seeking treatment for substance abuse

By Stefan Stevenson
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Former TCU quarterback Casey Pachall is back on campus and will begin classes Monday, according to his father, Stan, and coach Gary Patterson.

Pachall, who left school to seek treatment for substance abuse after an October arrest for suspicion of driving while intoxicated, moved back to Fort Worth on Friday.

Patterson said Pachall took part in team meetings Sunday.

"He looks great," Patterson said. "It's like he looked when he was a freshman. Right now, we feel really good about this. It's never going to be 100 percent perfect but there is a chance we did the right thing and made a difference. You've got to understand, everybody is going to be watching on this." ...

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[Mr. Big]

Amen! Good times are back.
Hopefully the staff and team will re-embrace Casey. This is a critical time for Casey and the team. Good luck, Buddy!
I'm rooting for you!!!

 

[BigRedFrog]

We talk a lot in our society about forgiveness, redemption, giving second chances, and so on. Now is the time to walk the talk. CP took accountability for his actions and lifestyle, was man enough to admit he'd screwed up, got help and did everything that was asked of him. Now he should have the same chance as anyone else on the roster to compete for his position.

Regardless of this outcome, Casey has done the right thing with his life and needs to be applauded and supported for doing so.