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Not a surprise, but interesting to see it all laid out.
This article, and some of the statistics it cites, make me very nervous about sending my daughter off to college next fall.
Simple: Just don't send her to a school with any sports teams.
Send her to an all girls school.
What could possibly go wrong?
This plays right in with the 'pay college athletes' debate, and the 'thug' perceptions in most sports today, professional or amateur. It shows the depths of corruption within sports programs at universities; this isn't the first time an institution shows little to no regard for a child's life. Hell, it isn't even the first one at this university!
Unfortunately, it also shows the 'good ol' boys' mentality exists as much as ever, and victims face an uphill battle if they seek justice.
The scariest bit of info in that article: their former president going to Penn State! Jesus H Christ on a cracker! WTH is wrong with those people?
RNYF, I think a lot of these problems happen when a person puts themselves in unfavorable situations. If she's smart, she should be fine.
It's a crying shame kids can't go to school today without fear of crime. Georgia Tech is a prime example; armed robberies are as common as breathing, and Atlanta PD is either unable or unwilling to deal with it.
When enough 1-800 lawyers find a way to sucessfully sue colleges and universities for damages, ....
There's too much money involved now boys & girls. We gotta protect the program!
Sounds a lot like Penn St. doesn't it?
It is big business. Just like Meyers at U of Florida with Hernandez, they will bring anyone on board who will help them win & don't really want to know what they are doing off the field. They take the easiest majors with all the tutors and help they can get....and they only have to pass two classes (with D's) in the first semester to remain eligible. Because the college has to make such great concessions to the player as opposed to the typical student, the players feel even more privileged, which increases their thuggish behavior.
Penn State was on a different level of ugliness but the story about Winston and F$U is also troubling. Am I surprised? Not one bit. You've got to protect the golden goose (college football and the revenue it generates) and some schools will go through extreme measures to do so even if actions are illegal or unethical.
Originally Posted by Rusty:
Simple: Just don't send her to a school with any sports teams.
If possible, send her to a D3 school. Some great liberal arts schools as well as some state schools fit the bill.
The best coaching happens at that level too (like Bo Ryan at UW-Platteville).
Originally Posted by RochNyFan:
This article, and some of the statistics it cites, make me very nervous about sending my daughter off to college next fall.
Both of my daughters went to large D I Universities with no incidents (of course that I know of). Rule #1, don't ever leave your group of friends to go with a group of guys you don't know well & don't let any of your friends do the same.
I thought this was old news. I remember reading an article this past fall about the whitewash of this alleged incident.
I think you are correct, PointBrew. But I don't think the "new" part is the other yound woman who told the police about Winston at an earlier conquest wasn't mentioned by the police. Now, that only makes more incompetent and might open up the university to a lawsuit if the campus police were in on it, too.
Also, by bringing it up now, they can deal with it and get it out of the way before the season starts in Fall. So, when new allegations come up, the university can say, "that's old news and there was an investigation done and it proved his innocence", etc,
Jameis don't seem to be getting it.
http://www.tomahawknation.com/...ing-crab-legs-publix
Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was issued a citation Tuesday for shoplifting crab legs from Publix, according to multiple sources. Winston, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, is a red-shirt sophomore for the Seminoles.
"He got an adult civil citation," a trusted source inside Tallahassee Police told Tomahawk Nation. "If he completes the sanctions it will never show up on his record. They commonly give them to juveniles on first criminal offenses. They are now doing it for minor misdemeanors for adults to lower crime rate."
Winston tossed the winning touchdown in the National Championship game over Auburn in the closing seconds. On the year, he was 257-384 for 4087 yards and 40 touchdowns with 10 interceptions.
Winston has had previous run-ins with the law, but no arrests. He was investigated for an alleged rape, but the State Attorney declined to bring charges due to a lack of evidence. In November, the associated press reported that Winston was questioned about his involvement in a long-running BB gun battle, and that a Burger King reported Winston was stealing soda in a ketchup cup.
The timing of the citation is interesting given that the NCAA recently approved unlimited meals for student athletes.
Winston was recently voted the quarterback on the Florida State All-Jimbo Fisher team.
11:30 Update: A source inside Florida State's program says that Winston will be fined $30, required to do community service, and will be suspended from the baseball team.
11:35 Update: The Leon County Sheriff's Office will hold a 2 p.m. press conference concerning Jameis Winston.
Where do you comfortably hide crab legs on your person? Maybe he used a backpack.
Anything from the seafood aisle, I'd have to say codpiece.
Someone needs to explain the "unlimited snacks" parameters to Jameis. I don't think he's got a solid handle on the concept yet.
I was in Publix yesterday and saw the crab legs. Someone had to bag them up and hand them to him and put a price sticker on them. How he gets a load of those things and walks out while thinking he did not pay is nuts.
Anybody else would have been arrested. No Citation. You go straight to jail. But the anointed one gets another pass. Amazing!!!
I want to laugh at Winton, but honestly, I am really absent minded. I bought lumber ones and thought I had paid for it. Fortunately, Menards require a receipt before you can take them out.
It sounds like the crab was the only thing Winston had gotten at the store. Now, I've walked off and forgotten my change, but walk off with a smelly bag of crab legs (if fresh) and the fact that it was the only thing he had? Doubtful story, at best. And the punishment? Heck, his fine ($30) doesn't even cover the cost of the crab legs ($32.72), and his community service will probably be something like "talking to youth" rather than picking garbage up off the highway.
Based on his womanizing past, I don't think Publix is the first time Jameis has walked away from someplace with crabs.
yes...jails are usually full of shoplifters. Everyone goes to jail for shoplifting except that dip****
Originally Posted by Floridarob:
Anybody else would have been arrested. No Citation. You go straight to jail. But the anointed one gets another pass. Amazing!!!
WTF are you talking about?
Some questions are better left unanswered.
Originally Posted by Goalline:
I bought lumber ones and thought I had paid for it.
Lumber ones. OK, guy.
We'll, I also bought lumber twos. Well or we'll. iPad doesn't seem to know the difference. Carry on.
AJ Hawk brought the lumber once. Once.
Baltimore are still wandering what happened.
Irregardless and for all intensive purposes.
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Originally Posted by Pakrz:
Originally Posted by Floridarob:
Anybody else would have been arrested. No Citation. You go straight to jail. But the anointed one gets another pass. Amazing!!!
WTF are you talking about?
WTF are you talking about? I have seen sheriff cars outside Publix many times arresting people that were shoplifting. They take them to jail. I don't know what ultimately comes of it but they do go to jail. But if you are the star QB, they write you a ticket and send you on your way. Anyone else goes before a judge.