Former Walpole football coach turns himself in

From what I hear...this was no secret...everyone in town knew this was going on and he was still allowed to coach in the Super Bowl...btw they put him on PAID administrative leave??? nice job Superintendant

i just saw this creep at the pats game a few weeks ago.

He was just on Patriots All Access this past weekend getting his award for coach of the year by Tippet and Lynchie. CREEPY!

Was is a boy or girl victim?

Alan Bernstein, the principal of Walpole High School, lead the town to believe that Villa will be missed. If Bernstein knew anything of this tradegy and did not stop it, that would be despicable. Bernstein, the supposed leader of Walpole High School, has some serious questions to answer:

What did you know, and when did you know it?

Let's wait for all the facts to come in before we break out the torches and pitchforks, mmmkay?

Hi Dan, I'm Chris Hanson from Dateline NBC. Why don't you have a seat over there.

is there a place in the patrick administration for him?

Maybe he ran to Katy Texas to lay low with Roger Clemens.they have a lot in common

I feel very sorry for his family.

walpole rumor is he fled to arizona

How absolutely despicable! A 44 yr old male and a (?) teenager!!!! And to think he was a person of authority ... and that the kids were entrusted to his care.

walpole football - sick team. all that matters.

I don't get it... when Massachusetts Democrat congressman Gerry Studds did the same thing (to his under age congressional page under his authority)... Massachusetts re-elected him five more times and gave him a standing ovation as a hero.

Both Daniel Villa and Gerry Studds are sick puppies but one was rewarded for the exact same behavior. I'll never understand how Massachusetts works.

he is from Arizona and his family is in arizona, my guess is he was there prior to these charges to get himself out of walpole...

I played football with Danny at Arizona State From 83-86. We won a Rose Bowl together. He is from Nogales Arizona, could be headed to Mexico for good. This blows my mind. Never saw this coming.

I think the evidence needs to be presented before Villa is put on public trial. In the US you are innocent until proven guilty. I don't know the details or what evidence the authorities have. I'm not saying he is innocent or guilty. I strongly urge the public to and residents of Walpole to remember the victim and the man acused both have families in town and in the school system. Please do not persecute the families. This man may have committed the crime, however his family didn't.

6 of cousins graduated from Walpole High. Two of them played for Caoch Lee and one won a super bowl. My uncle Pat was a Boston Cop at the time. Had any of coaches or teachers done to one those kids what this guy did, he would have disappeared too

Lowell

word around town is he bounced Arizona. It was pretty clear this was more than a family issue.

local resident wrote "I think the evidence needs to be presented before Villa is put on public trial. In the US you are innocent until proven guilty."

This only true if you are a Democrat. If you are a Democrat... you are innocent even if you are guilty (i.e. Gerry Studds). If you are a Republican in Massachusetts... you are guilty even if you are innocent.

To Local resident, you're the one bringing up his family. Villa is dispicable if the charges are proven true and Im disgutsed witht his town if they knew about it before the Super Bowl and still let him coach.

What position did the victim play? Center? If this news was known in Walpole, who knew it? How unfortunate for the victorious Rebel Team that their Superbowl year will be forever linked to the disgraced coach.
Did the HS administrators know of these allegations prior to the superbowl. Did the HS administrators ignore the allegations and let the games continue with the hope that the details wouldn't become public knowledge until school break?

Villa liked to brag about his NFL days, and how he was buddies with Fred Smerlas. Maybe someone should check over at EEI and see if he's hiding there with his pals.

Who needs a trial? The village idiots from Walpole and elsewhere have already rendered their verdict based on a brief newspaper article.

"In the US you are innocent until proven guilty. "

Until you approach the drunk driving roadblock. Then you're guilty unless you can prove your innocence against the lies from the State Trooper who's pissed off because he doesn't get as many paid details from now on.

I don't get it... when Massachusetts Democrat congressman Gerry Studds did the same thing (to his under age congressional page under his authority)... ~OscarBozach

Umm.......not exactly. Studds and then Illinois Republican Dan Crane were both censured by the House for having consensual sex with 17 year old interns, which was legal because 17 was the age of consent. What Villa is alleged to have done is illegal, which is why the cops are looking for him.

It was obvious when he attended every huddle.

History repeats itself. I graduated from Walpole High School a couple decades ago. The culture of the school allowed for the glorification of athletic success ahead of all else, including covering up and supressing criminal actions that might interfere with that success and reputation. I recall specifically a rape case in 1993 in which an Assistant Principal of the High School was implicated in helping to cover and write recommendation letters for the known rapist. He was later reprimanded by the Mass Dept of Education.

It seems that beyond the specifics of this case that the Walpole school system itself needs to be scrutinized as to why tolerance of such behavior by the administration has persisted. We've looked away for too long.

owned

It's no surprise...these respected members of society usually do have secrets. Ed gains was respected in church and by neighbors but nobody knew he was stuffing bodies in a crawlspace in the basement

i think it is just disgraceful. my girlfriend is a sophomore at walpole high and i have met Villa on several ocassions. This is truly sick, do not penilize his family though. he did the crime not his family. His poor family has left for arizona to be with the mothers family. the wareabouts of Danny Villa are still unknown

EVAN

I agree with keeping an open mind and remembering the family lives her too.. They will need support if what is being said is proved to be true.. so overwhelmingly sad for all..

Danny Villa wore Patriots jersey number #73 shortly after John Hannah retired and continued to play with it for a while before the team finally revoked it. He seemed like a nice guy. It's a shame - possibly another situation like local guy Mark Chamura?! Does anyone know if the alleged victim is a male of female, not that it ultimately matters?!

OscarBozach, this is not about politics you old geezer. Get over yourself. This is a miserable, painful story about an awful situation. Leave politics out of it for once.

Rob... the people of Massachusetts re-elected Democrat Gerry Studds four more times after he raped a congressional page. Then the Massachusetts delegation gave him a standing ovation as a hero in Washington D. C.

Imagine if the same Democrat politicians did that for Villa... If he is a Democrat... they might.

Oh.. by the way... Rep. Dan Crane left office the next year... Gerry Studds was re-eleted. That is the difference between conservatives and liberals. And Dan Crane didn't receive a standing ovation for rape either.

To Jeff M,

It was reported on a Boston TV station that the alleged victim is a female student athlete. I feel bad for all the kids at WHS.

To Local Resident (who most likely never left the state of MA) I always love it when Massachusetts Liberals proclaim "innocent until proven guilty"...give me a break! If someone was innocent they never would have "fled" in the first place.. P. S. Danny Villa is gross....who would ever touch him in the first place. ..must be slim pickings in MA.

What a mess!!! High School sports is out of control. Steroids are also running rampant in high school sporst with coaches looking the other way. MIAA start testing for steroids and HGH and you will be shocked at what you find!!!!!

The use of steroids and HGH is happening in a BIG WAY!!!!!!!!!

The kids all want to be the big hero--then they graduate and they pump gas with physical impacts for a lifetime.

These acts are criminal, and if a person is guilty, then they go to jail. Please dont join in on the hysteria. Wait til after he is convicted, then get hysterical. No one was hysterical about these crimes as much as now even 10 years ago. It seems that the people making the most "this is a tragedy!" type noises might have unresloved issues themselves? How can we tell if this child is somehow more damaged by a crime like this, or say an armed robbery? Each case should be handled individually. Whats so outrageous is these people are productrs of the same society we portend to get our status from, ect.

I hated it when I dropped the soap in the gym shower!

If he is in fact found guilty, I hope that he gets a sentence that he deserves, and I certainly hope no former or current Walpole football players expect anyone in the town to show any type of sympathy for Villa.

My uncle is a Walpole police officer. Guess this sick guy preyed on both his male players and some of the female cheerleaders. Hope those students can overcome what has happened to them.

Rob... are you saying that it is OK for teachers and congressmen (i.e. Gerry Studds and Dan Crane) to have sex with 17 year-old children in Washington D.C. but against the law in Massachusetts?

Since Gerry Studds was from Massachusetts when he had sex with a child... why did the citizens of Massachusetts re-elected him four more times? It that like an "atta boy?"

In response to Rob and some other comments, technically if this was a consensual situation, he would still be charged with rape as he is here, since the legal age of consent is 18. So, while I do still think we need to know the whole story before condemning him, it is still pretty grotesque for a man of his age, status and standing to be involved in anything like this. Which is why we have a law like this in the first place.

The man is sick!

Mike McD from Lowell, what are your comments about Uncle Pat supposed to mean ? Disapeared TOO ? Are you here to comment on this article or do you know of some other foul play.

Okay, the school has done nothing to hide anything. They didn't know about it before the Superbowl, nobody knew a thing until Monday night, and confronted immediately, hence his resignation. Just for clarification, it was (at the least) one girl. No boys. Also, his wife didn't leave for Arizona, she's not from there, he is. People shouldn't write things that they don't actually know, that's how false rumors spread.

the guy was a good man cant believe this thing like it could happen i was on the football team in 03-04 i'm a walpole high grad of 07, i am shocked about this whole thing i think he fled to arizona because he has got family there.

That never would have happened in Norwood (GODS COUNTRY)

Look into another former coach of WHS - who has moved onto another town...everyone knew he had an affair with a girl on the Walpole Field Hockey team and it ended his marriage, but charges were never formally made....

This needs to stop! Seems to be a pattern here!

My heart is broken for Dan's wife and family. This is just such a nightmare for them and we are prayng for them.

I read on CNN.com that it was a boy. The police aren't releasing any information, for obvious reasons

yes arresting drunks at road blocks is revenge for not getting details...clown....how bout this....the police ignore drunk driving and we can sit back and watch innocent people get killed like maybe when of you kids....hows that sound? my guess is you got busted and have an axe to grind...oh well take your bike to work at wamart. As for this disgustiing act...innocent people dont flee...but as is typical with Mass and the moronic democrats who run this state...hell get off...lets see....barney frank...gerry studds...ted kennedy....chuck turner....diane wilkerson...sal dimasi...tom finneran....need i go on?

EVERYTHING IS SPECULATION OR HEAR SAY FROM THE LOCALS! IT WILL B A SAD STORY IF TRUE BUT REMEMBER INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY! SHOULD PAY AN EXTREME PENALTY IF GUILTY AND GET HELP! GOD BLESS HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN

Remember Edmund Burke, if he split the state he would'nt have rotted in jail for 2 months. Don't know this guy and maybe he is guilty but sounds like people have him ready for the big house in Walpole. Why waste the time with a trial, just send him to the Gulog along with Barney, Gerry, Bill. Oh I forgot they were 17, 18, and 19 years old not 16. Dah

the alleged victim seems to be female, based on previous reports of a girl getting inappropriate text messages from him. i would also guess that it was a girl based on my own experience seeing my female classmates gathered around him and sometimes flirting with him. (i graduated last year).

I'm disgusted by the blogs on this website. You people come in here and you say awful things when you have no knowledge of the people who are involved and live in this tower. I go to Walpole High. I played for Coach Villa all of this season and the man was a role model, clearly now in question. In my opinion, he is still innocent until proven Guilty. And there is no chance that the administration knew about this prior to the Super Bowl. Also, Former student umm as far as i know there is a zero tolerance policy at the school right now which punishes student athletes specifically. But guys dont worry, the computer screen is easy to hide behind.

I am a student at WHS. This was definitely not known before. At all.

Was it a boy or a girl

I think we should trust our Walpole Police Department to do their "investigation" and not try this case in the public eye. Once ALL of the evidence has been revealed, and IF in fact ALL the evidence points to Villa being guilty, then we we pass judgment. There should be be NO rush to judgment. I just hope that the Walpole Police Department "investigates" all aspects of this case. As of this time, they are accusations which need to be fully investigated properly. These accusations, even if they were to be found untrue, have ruined th is man's life forever. DON'T RUSH TO JUDGMENT.

Wow. Not to make light of or be dismissive of such a tragedy but Barney Frank must be saddened by all of this...

I knew danny very welll back in the early 90's. Tom and I woud bump into him at either machine or the rod. He was a really friendly guy. I'm really shocked about this news.

the victim was a freshman female,fyi

and coming from a student at the high school currently i think it is fair to say that no one knew about this as of 3 days ago, walpolefootball. don't blame the superintendent

I wonder if the family of the victim waited to come forward until after the football season ended for fear of being vilified in town (can you imagine if the coach were fired and the team didn't get the super bowl title?). I hope that's not the case, but it seems plausible.

It's a terrible situation whether Villa is guilty or innocent. I hope people in town don't demonize either him or the victim until the truth comes out.

That said, the previous Walpole poster is right. We need to stop glorifying sports above all else in this town.

I think everybody needs to take a step back and wait until the trial takes place. These are all ALLEGATIONS not facts as some of you already seem to believe. Coach Villa has been my Coach for the past three seasons. He is not the type of guy that would do something like this. The media is blowing this way out of proportion and you have to remember he has a family that lives in Walpole.

if it's true i don't know,but i heard that he was under investagation for inapropreat behavor once before. he just needs to go away

ok i played for the superbowl winning team this year and none of you know anything about the man...he was an excellent coach and a good man as well, we were not just plain good...we had a great coach who devoted almost all of his time to a team that he wanted to make kids bet ter on, so before u go accusing or making fun of him get the facts right and know that u know that nothing is true yet. he was a big person in Walpole and everyone of his players could go to him for help....so u shouldnt bad mouth him untill you know the story of what actually happened..bottom line is that he was a great coach and person as well

Superbowl Champs 08' Thankyou

Before everyone holds a trial on no evidence, it is important to note that one case of an accused teacher in Newton, Mass, turned out to be bogus. The man lost his job and was treated like a creep until he was exonerated by careful police work, and a recanting of the story by the sixteen year old female, who admitted to making it up.

I know that rapes do happen. I know that statutory rapes happen. But I do not know that this man is a guilty man.

People are confused when a newscaster like one I heard tonight (instead of wanting to know about evidence) wondered aloud if there were "more victims".
If he were an honest newsman and not a sensation-monger he would have asked a different question, like whether there was any basis in fact for believing anything yet. Because maybe, just as in Newton, there is no rape victim. Even though women were once dismissed in their charges, and males were once too embarrassed to come forward, the reverse, false testimony, also happened in the past as well.

My understanding is that he was a teacher's aide and the football coach, and then when the AD job opened up, he was given the job even though he had no college degree. Is this true? If so, same shame on Walpole, although I understand that lack of credentials and child rape are unrelated. Nevertheless, he never should have gotten the job without a degree.

It's not just student athletes and coaches, when I was in high school in Malden in the late 80's the band director was forced to resign because of 'inappropriate behavior" with a female musician / student. He also happened to be married to a former student at the time. I always thought it strange he was not charged with a crime. It was a shame too because the music program was first rate and the band had won numerous awards.

This coach should be punished to the furthest extent of the law.

danny villa is a great guy he would never do such a thing

was a player during his first two years...i never pegged him as this type of person. I feel bad for his family and especially his daughter who is within range of the supposed victim. This is a shock to me i would've never thought he was capable of this. My prayers go out to the family of coach Villa and the family of the victim. And to a few people that say the community of walpole will just "let this man go around and still coach" not everybody in this town knew about what was going on, and i'm 100 percent sure most people if they knew about his actions would've told the authorities to let him go.

This will not be popular. Villa deserves everything he has coming...as an adult and educator he has a responsibility that he betrayed. But be clear..he wasn't lurking in the bushes to pounce on some unsuspecting child at midnight. This isn't being billed as forced, aggravated rape (yet). High school girls are presenting themselves with a sexual bravado that is not only ignored by their parents, but often encouraged. 14 year olds shouldn't experience this, on that we can agree, but they don't act like Heidi the mountain girl anymore...they look, dress, act like Britney, Paris, Christina and Sharpay...they listen to Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake...and explicit rap and metal music...they watch reality shows on MTV that have more cleavage than a strip bar and idolize the bad girl villains in movies and TV, not the good ones. They are allowed to flaunt the bodies that they don't even understand yet. God forbid you try to express an opinion on this...parents will black ball you and treat you like dirt. Not all, but a good number. Villa deserves the full extent of the law with no excuses, but while we throw the book at him, isn't it time for parents to get out of the clouds and stop worrying about making your kids cool and popular? Isn't it time to stop pushing sports so far down our kids throats that they spend more time there than they do at home with family? Get involved, stay involved. Everyone is in such a rush to grow their kids up they forget what might be waiting for them when they do. While they may look like they are ready, they simply are not. Clearly, this poor girl was not.

typical...

I agree rgar one is innocent until guilty, but the way teh media has portrayed this he was missing ran away duh!! If anyone used their brain a bit ...maybe they'd have a REAL explanation instead of some sensaltional story...Don't you think he might be visiting his family in Arizona..it was Christmas this week.
Oh BTW..he did play 6 years for the Pats..but also the Panthers, Cardinals and Chiefs...not that accuracy matters at all. And pea brained police who KNEW bia his lawyer where he was... .in Arizona... Making it seem like he was on the run..Cops lying ro slant stories?? How shocking...just typical of those in blue. Jay777

Mark Chmura was acquitted of all charges!

reminds me of teddy kennedy but without the murder, of course, villa is definitely mass senator material.

He went to Arizonza before the Rape charges came out..so he was not fleeing. Let us wait and see what happens. Hopefully it is not true. There have been times before when things get twisted and young innoccent kids are made to say thngs that are not true. I really hope if anyone I know has to go to trial for something that none of you negative posters are on the jury. What happened to innocent until proven guilty? Maybe he is guilty..but maybe he is innocent.....

What's the big deal here? He did win a State Superbowl title for Walpole High, doesn't that count for alot in Walpole? He should have got some tips about how to flee.

What a horrible, horrible situation for all parties involved, including Villa, IF he is innocent of the charges. I feel for the victim, his or her family and the Villa family. If the school had known about the alleged accusations or had heard rumors about the alleged rape then SHAME on them for allowing the coach to continue to the Superbowl. They should be held accountable as well as Villa. To think that the superintendant would think a championship trophy is more important than the safety of the children is appauling!!!

This guy is NOT the Massachusetts "Coach of the Year" because NECN and the Boston media do not include the two thirds of the state that exist west of Worcester. Longmeadow and Westfield also have great teams with great coachs. BYW, none of their coachs have been accused of molesting any of their students.

The guy started his career with the Patriots, so why does the press insist on calling him a former Patriot instead of a former member of the other teams he played for after the Patriots?

All you people are vampires!

Teenage girls are having sex all the time. Why do we think it is bad when the man is so much older. What is the difference if the guy is 15 or 50??. We live in such a twisted society. Freud was right. Too bad the people or men that have comdemed this man can't get honest and really share their Fantasys

Coach Villa has not been found guilty! So, stop acting like he has been! I spent a lot of time with the guy and he never ever once said or did anything in the slightest way inappropriate. High school kids make things up, misinterpret things, and crave attention. Coach Villa did so much for our school and our community. I left high school thinking the world of him. He was a great educator, coach, and member of the town. Until he is found guilty, he will still have my utmost respect and trust. And just to let everyone know, the Villas frequently have Christmas in Arizona. Coach Villa was not running away.

The Town of Walpole is guilty for a number of illegal situations that the people who reside and pay taxes don't know about. All of these situations will come to fruition when appropriate. Your town administrator as well as your selectmen/selectwomen have many skeletons that will be brought to the forefront in the future. Beware of who you are trusting in this society especially the shady Town of Walpole. If your disgusted with what they were hiding with Villa just wait. Patience is a virtue.

this just proves that walpole high is unprotected and should watch out for the teachers and staff instead of the students

I feel so bad for his family and the alleged victim. I feel really sorry for the team that worked so very hard to win this year. This must be really MESSING with their HEADS- Coach Villa was their idol. I hope this doesn't take away from the boys victory. Somebody pick up where he left off- help the boys get their banquet and well deserved rings. Whatever the outcome please don't judge either of the families. I hope that this is not true.

was his wife with him in arizona?

Obviously, the guy has a big problem. He should be taken into custody before he hurts another child. And it is evident why we don't see as many male teachers these days. Male teachers can be great role models. But there is usually a pervert out there somewhere ruining for all the great male role models. I really feel so sorry for the families who have been hurt and victimized by this. I hope the judge throws the book at Villa.

People should not specualte that the school and town has been covering this up to get glory in the superbowl, the alligations were brought about to administrators on MONDAY december 22 well after the superbowl victory according to news reports. My daughter and son are currently students at walple high and my family has known mr villa since they were younger,with this i am able to see both sides. I believe it is two early to make any conclusions in this case, the town should allow all facts to come out thats what out court systems are for. This i truely a sad situation for all involved, and a true shock to the town. M condolences to all.

If these allegations are true then this is a sad day for the Walpole community, Coach's family, and Coach Villa himself. These actions, if true, shows a tremendous lack of judgment. At first learning this news I was crushed and felt betrayed. I played for Coach Villa for four years. I learned, listened and shaped my life in order to take the values that Coach preached so that I could become a better person and player. I learned that a commitment to working hard, being honest, and having a never say die attitude can help you accomplish anything.

That being said, long before I played Rebel Football and now after my playing days are over it is still obvious that the core values still remain. Walpole football players are tough, honest, hard working, and never quit on themselves or their teammates, my Coach taught me that. It is hard to imagine the man who taught the fundamental tools to succeed in the game of football and life, could possibly commit such disgraceful actions. We cannot erase the success Coach Villa has had on the gridiron, but one thing that we can acknowledge is that Coach forgot that being honest, fair, and true off the field is equally important.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Villa family. My intent on writing this was to give light to the idea that we in Walpole do not condone this type of behavior. When the actions were brought to light on Tuesday morning they were dealt with in the most appropriate manner possible. Moreover, while I feel awful about the situation imagine what Coach's family is going through. Many people continue to disregard his family's honor by making jokes and writing terrible blog spots. News reporters are calling everyone they know and disregarding the basic principles of journalism (integrity, honesty, and fairness) just to get the "juicy" beat. Less we forget, while Coach may have made a terrible mistake, we must now turn to the allegations. Our preconceived fears could turn out to be false or not as horrid as we already believe them to be. “Innocent until proven guilty.” Here in Walpole speculation is high because Coach has not responded yet, but I hope that the Walpole Police department and the DA's office have sufficient evidence so a repeat scenario that happened in Durham, North Carolina (Duke Lacrosse players) does not happen here as well. Any wrongful and illegitimate allegations would cause for an even bigger and more hurtful process.

I hope this article does not come as preaching, I am simply trying to convey my sympathy for the Villa family, that Walpole does not tolerate the alleged actions, and that justice will be served one way or another.

Why do people keep writing "please don't judge the families"? Who's judging the families? The only people bringing up the families are the "please don't judge the families" people.

The news this morning says its a girl student that he is accused on raping.

Why do people keep writing "please don't judge the families"? Who's judging the families? The only people bringing up the families are the "please don't judge the families" people.

The news this morning says its a girl student that he is accused on raping.

I used to live on the same street, What a sick man. He needs to be put under the jail.

How about getting some journalists there in Boston who have a real college education? These stories happen all the time all over the world, but do you have to butcher the story about it that much? Seriously, I can count almost a dozen AP Style errors after the first glance through alone.

What a sick man?
Having consentual sex with a 16 or 17 year old female student.
How could one resist such a fantasy? This is what society tells us is sexy.
ie Britney spears. Paris Hilton. etc.
That is a great temptation that many many men would fall prey to.

Amazing,, If it was a female teacher and a male student there wouldnt be an uproar,,The guys would be envious of his good luck,,Problem Is,, parents allow thier daughters to walk out the door looking like hookers and you wonder why things like this happen,,, Girls that are 15 look 19 and act it,,They dress and act in a way that entice men,, End of that story,,

Remeber Coach Grant? He did the same thing and it was OK becuase he was a nice guy and everyone liked him. If it was my daughter I don't know what I would do. You can't trust anyone with your children.

Sad, sad situation. Cannot make an excuse for a 40 year old man being involved with a 14 year old girl. No matter how she acted. Sick, sick, sick.
Over the past year, and more so over the past month stories were coming out about Villa's involvement with former players, srudents etc. He went to parties with 18 year olds (after they graduated) I know of him texting girls, though over the age of 18. He put himself in bad situations on a regular basis. It was just a matter of time before he f*cked up.
Poor Joanne Villa. Good woman who grew up in Walpole now faced with having to move out fo town to protect her children.

Despite what your feelings are, we all search for truth and want it immediately. Most of us aren't trying to judge, we are sickened by the thought of the accusations. Those of us who have children, possibly especially girls are concerned, worried. Some comments about how girls walk out the door and behave and are allowed to act are some of the comments that will stay in my mind for the future rearing of my daughters. I THOROUGHLY APPRECIATE BLOGGER #95 AKA Former player and appreciate your taking the time to write.

So many thoughts - I can totally appreciate comments made about young girls/tweens/teens and even twenty-somethings walking around w/inappropriate attire and attitude. It is shameful that parents take the trend or allow the kids to take the trend to this extent - who holds the reigns in your family? Should it and does it lead to an alleged indecent act or rape or consentual (or not) sex between two individuals one being a minor? My hope is we say prayers and offer kindness to the family members involved. As a Walpole parent raising girls, I want immediate answers. I realize, however, we cannot get those. Our town and others who have interest need to be VERY patient and not make assumptions. Nor should you listen to what your neighbor tells you. As arraignment is eminent in Wrentham, we'll have answers soon enough. I also commend Blogger #95 AKA Former Player. Placing yourself in the shoes of the alleged victim's Mother may help some of you to NOT make jokes on this venue. The Villa's and whatever the last name of the victim's family is need to be given some space & time & respect.

To all,
I find these posts to be interesting. Some are even insightful.

To Former player who wrote, "Walpole football players are tough, honest, hard working, and never quit on themselves or their teammates, my Coach taught me that." I would imagine that your PARENTS taught you that. Your coach probably drove you to the point that you came to understand that about yourself.

As someone who played for / coached with John Lee, this is what I came to understand. Coach Lee drove his players to be the best that they could be on AND off of the field. He never took credit for their success. And, he never was shy about reaching out to troubled kids. He often gave credit to parents, even those that did not necesarily agree with his methods.

My message to those current student athletes, at Walpole High, come from that example. Trust your parents. Speak to your parents about what is on your mind. Let them know what's going on, even if they seem out of touch. It will become very important, over the next few weeks and months as you come to know more about those that you trusted and respected. Your folks love you. Let them know that you love them back.

something that I recently read.... Hope it helps.

Understand that strength comes from within. It is not dependent on external things, or other people. You become vulnerable and can be easily hurt when your feelings of security and happiness depend on the behavior and actions of other people. Never give your power to anyone else !

i was danny's clasmate and teammate in nogales we won two state basketball tiltes in 1982-1983. i dont have all the facts but people should stop assuming when a 14 year starts saying she did he did. you know what happens when u assume.so for the people that are gonna talk for the sake of just talking,i would suggest they keep their negative comments to themselves until the trial is over. i support danny 100% until we actually know what happens. CISCO /TUCSON

Walpole High student athletes were always getting away with the most obvious "crimes" - examples being drinking & driving, just drinking (yes you're in high school and play sports OF COURSE you should be able to drink - yet the law still says 21 +, even for Walpole High Student athletes), and drugs. I can recall numerous situations when non- athletes were having their lockers & cars searched for suspicious reasons, however even when the athletes came to school drunk or high (which happened on NUMEROUS) occasions nothing was ever done...but on to DV- this guy was always a creep- always had his arms around the girls and i personally caught him looking at the girls' behinds a few times- this does not surprise me one bit- I would like to remind everyone that it is deeply saddening for his family especially his children who are currently at the high school- lets try to treat these children with the utmost care and for all the kids at the high school now - please be kind - this family is already going through enough, they don't need to deal with any kind of torture from their classmates.

Innocent until proven guilty. You never know if the rape really happened. If it did, then I feel terribly for the young lady and the coach should be punished accordingly. However, people lie about the craziest things. Just look at the girl in FL (formerly from MA) that recently indicated her 6 mo. old baby was kidnapped by the nanny, only later to find out that she admitted to making up the whole story just to get back with her boyfriend. How sick is that?! It happens. Therefore, we should all wait to see what the facts are at trial.

The guilt or innocence of this coach aside - any adult who has sex with a minor is a predator. And when the perpetrator is a teacher, it is an especially egregious breach of public trust requiring the harshest penalty that the law allows. As a society we have no choice.

Educator sexual misconduct ruins lives. The affects are long lasting. If true, I hope that this girl has the support of her family and community and access to professional help.

I think an important thing we all need to consider is that we do not have all the facts yet. All we know now is that a parent reported inappropriate messages from Villa to Walpole Public Schools and a warrant was subsequently issued for the charges. We really don't know the nature of Villa's relationship with the girl, the nature of the texts, if there were others involved, etc. There is a lot of speculation here but until we know all the facts (which I am sure will appear in the coming days and once Villa takes the stand in court), then I don't think any of us here should be judging Villa. If he is guilty, that is terrible; but if this turns out to be a hoax or something, then all the bashing was for nothing. I say wait until we know the facts before passing judgement!

As a Walpole high student I can say that it is true none of us knew about this a few days ago. I think everyone should wait until there is more info before they attack/support him because right now none of us really knows the truth. One thing to think about is that the texts could have been sent by anyone with access to his phone so Coach Villa really could be innocent.

The alledged crime is very heinous. However, instead of reading blog conjecture as to whether Danny Villa is guilty or innocent based on inuendo, I think we need to all wait and see what the transcript of the alledged texting looks like. The good news here is that text message content is very easily retrievable and attributable to the parties' cell phones that were involved. The comments and level of detail (FOR BOTH PARTIES) should hopefully tell the story.

as a grad of the class of 2000, this high school is full of scandal of this sort. the only reason people are being made aware of it now is because the police are involved. You have:
1) 1 particular male teacher who hits on students up until they graduate.. Then after they graduate he takes it up a notch by asking them out on dates. He has succeeded on this, although I had him for homeroom and didnt find him even mildly attractive.
2) another foreign languages teacher who got a student pregnant and they eloped. (she was 18) She may have been a former student. I am not 100% as it was after I left. Not as scandalous.
3) the previous coach mentioned by 2 others on this message board, who led the rebels to their previous superbowl victory in the 90s, ironically enough.

This is nothing new. As for the comments made on this board that the teenage girls are to blame for how they dress.... youre just looking for an easy way out, an excuse why you defend responding to that like a deviant. shame on you..

And for the person who wanted to discredit the allegations based on Casey Anthony down in FL.. come on. How is that murder case relevant to this? "Moral of the story is 'people lie all the time' " Wow, how convincing maybe you should be a trial attorney!
Wake up! You most likely have registered sex offenders living very closeby to you, must be a lot of little "liars" who messed up their lives right? They can be anywhere, in any profession. No amount of denial will prove otherwise, no matter how likeable they appear to be.

3) The previous coach that led the rebels to

How about Barney Frank, he went after the youngest male prostitutes he could find and the state of massachussetts rewarded him with like 10 re-elections. The Governor of NY got crucified for similar actions. Don't get me wrong Villa is a sick man, but I have to agree to an extent with Ocar, this state is not right.

Like it was said in Dazed and Confused, best thing about high school girls, every year I get older, they stay the same age! (Sorry couldn't resist)

Looks like Walpole State Prison will be getting a new football coach next season! HA

why is danny noted as guilty without proof. you all know that when a young lady wants attention she will go to any extreme to do so. I am not saying Danny is not guilty just stating that the truth will come out in due time. Give it time before you judge anyone - that is the way of the law here in the states. If he was in Mexico like all of you say - he would be guilty right of the bat because in that country its the othere way around - guilty to be proven inocent - so stop tripping people

Umm.......not exactly. Studds and then Illinois Republican Dan Crane were both censured by the House for having consensual sex with 17 year old interns, which was legal because 17 was the age of consent. What Villa is alleged to have done is illegal, which is why the cops are looking for him.

Umm......you are also wrong. There was 2 different instances. Dan Crane did nothing illegal since agae of consent was 16 in Washington and the page was 17..... but Studds invited a MALE page to his suburban home and had his way with him. Nice of you to bring up a Republican, who had nothing to do with this, I can tell you are a DEMONcrat!

guilty or not, i dont care, good defense lawyer and he'll get away, and im sure of that

As a former NFL player and football coach this has to be devastating to the community, parents, and the school. Do you think now I can apply for his job?

I went to highschool wirh him in Nogales, was alway's an outstanding person, so i thought,

they never said if it was a boy or a girl did they