Fallout from the Field: Devine's Arrest Raises Questions about Accountability and Consequences The arrest of Noel Devine, a 38 year old assistant football coach at West Virginia University, on a felony strangulation charge serves as a sobering reminder of the complex interplay between athletic talent, personal struggles, and accountability.
Details surrounding the arrest are scarce, but one thing is clear: Devine's actions have far reaching implications that extend beyond the university's football program.
Devine, a three year starter for the Mountaineers during his playing days, has been placed on leave from the team following his arrest.