The fact that he got a arrested and allowed himself to be put in that situation is detrimental to the team. That is why. If he hit the guy, which he said he did, then he should be suspended atleast a game, with more possible if more evidence comes forth.
I'm all for tough discipline and he may have done something to warrant a suspension, but your claim that because someone is an athlete on scholarship he can't defend himself is crazy!!!!!! If he or anyone else is guilty of wrong doing suspend them but don't come on here and claim that athletes don't have the right to defend themselves like any other citizen. You need to think about that and then go and edit your post.
I'm not going to edit my post. I never said anything about he being an athlete making any difference. But, he's part of an organization. If you work somewhere and you get arrested, your boss will probly reprimand you some how. Right? I'm not saying he can't defend himself, but he still hit this guy, got arrested, therefore he should be punished in someway. I do think to an extent you should hold LSU athletes to a higher standard b/c they represent your school more than anyone. If Joe Schmo gets in a bar fight, it may make the paper. LSU player gets in bar fight, it makes ESPN.com, you got people making judgements on your program and it looks bad. So, therefore, if its fair or not, athletes are held to a higher standard.
Wrong!!!!!! My boss can't reprimand me for getting arrested unless I am found guilty of a crime and I have my day in court first. You did say he can't defend himself. You can't hold anyone to such a "higher" standard that they are not allowed to defend themselves with out being punished. :dis: :dis: :dis: :dis: :dis: :dis:
Hard to read much into Coach's comments, but I believe he's handled this perfectly. Looks to me like he's given---and Pittman has agreed to do so---instructions as to what needs to be done to get back on track with the team...and that conversation between player and coach stays between player and coach. Any way you slice it, Les Miles stance towards a talented player (albeit not a starter) is a refreshing contrast to what we see almost daily (it seems) coming out of Knoxville...
I assume, therefore, that you were disappointed when OJ Simpson was relieved of his broadcasting duties and all sponsorships well before "the legal system ran its course".
All I'm saying, is his conduct was without a doubt detrimental to the team. If you get arrested, its not exactly good pub for the team. Also, I believe that rightly or wrongly, athletes are held to a higher standard. They represent the school. No one knows who someone in an English class at 930 is, but they know who Alley, shyrone or vincent is b/c they are stars at school. Their actions are whats seen on tv. If they do someting that is out of line, then the school gets a bad look. If some kid gets in a fight or something, no one is going to care. That kid isnt a spokesman so to speak for the U like an athlete. Rightly or wrongly, that is the case.
Yea, I cried for weeks. Simpson was under contract to ABC and the businesses he represented. His All Star legal team didn't contest the terminations. He escaped conviction in the criminal system, but justice prevailed in the civil suit. An apples and oranges comparison.
Miles did do the right thing, as it sends a message to the other players. And puts the responsibility where it belongs, right on this players shoulders. While I will never be surprised to see what Fulmer will try to excuse, like when Jesse Maholena damaged that Fire Truck and then Fulmer got him out of having to face any charges. But it amazes me how the Knoxville area criminal justice system regularly gives the VOL players very light consequences when the average student would be in a world of trouble in the same situation. Corey Campbell was picked up for having a noisy vehicle and open alcohol in his car. Then it was found that he had a suspended license. Then it was found out that he had an outstanding arrest warrant for not showing up in court in 2004. The it was found out that he was originally booked on a theft charge that was never prosecuted. All this for a one game suspension and community service? But wait, Corey Campbell is a VOL CB. The NCAA may not be able to question the soft treatment given to the VOL players by the local Knoxville system, but it sure does smell.
