Based on the circumstances described above, Maloata is fortunate to have gotten the sentence he did. I can't help wondering whether his previous status as an Oregon Ducks football player factored into it, especially a plea deal to have the prosecutor dismiss a felony charge for possession of methamphetamine. Maloata also caused injury to others while driving without insurance. So, I have a feeling that this case is not over for him. The two women whose car Maloata hit and were injured in the process are probably going to sue him. He's young, so I hope he sees the serious mistakes he made, pays restitution, and sees outcome of this case as a second chance to get his life straightened out. As for the Oregon Ducks football program, I hope the new head coach Willie Taggart was serious when he said he would evaluate his players not only on their play but also on their performance in the classroom and their character. Fans have to make sure that he honors that pledge.