It turns out new Gophers basketball coach Richard Pitino's assistant, Kimani Young, was convicted in 1999 for felony possession of marijuana.
Let's keep things in perspective. Had Young been in possession of 96 pounds of cigarettes or alcohol, both of which are more harmful to society than marijuana, he'd never have served a year in prison and wouldn't be forced years later to recite the sad story each time he starts a new job.
I'm about as concerned about Young's marijuana conviction as I will be if he gets a jaywalking ticket on his way to Williams Arena. Congratulations, federal justice system. Once again, you really got your man.
