Erin Cox went to a party to pick up a friend who was too drunk to drive , according to police . Cox 's school said she violated its zero - tolerance policy against drug and alcohol use . Cox was demoted as captain of the football team and suspended for five games . Reaction online has been fierce , with most expressing outrage at school 's decision .
Erin Cox went to a party to pick up a friend who was too drunk to drive , according to reports . Cox 's school charged she violated its zero-tolerance policy against drug and alcohol use . Cox was demoted as captain of the volleyball team and suspended for five games . Reaction online has been fierce , with most expressing outrage at school 's decision .