((HT: NJ.com/Stanmyre))
Matthew Stanmyre has been on top of this more disturbing-by the day story about the Sayreville (NJ) High football team and the reasons behind the suspension of the remainder of the 2014 high school football season.
One parent has spoken to Stanmyre, on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal within the community, and the information is beyond disgusting:
"...a freshman football player would be pinned to the locker room floor, his arms and feet held down by multiple upperclassmen. Then, the victim would be lifted to his feet while a finger was forced into his rectum. Sometimes, the same finger was then shoved into the freshman player’s mouth."
And, it apparently, happened almost every day in the fall...
Police are still investigating the allegations.
At a very heated school board meeting Tuesday evening, parents spoke out on the decision and what they heard from their children about the alleged hazing incidents...
Here's Madeline Thillet, a nother of one of the players...
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Thursday, October 9, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Jameis Winston "Cooperating" With Title IX Investigation... Was There An Attempted Extortion...?
((HT: WCTV-TV/TMZ))
While the attorney for FSU QB Jameis Winston, David Cornwell, admits that his client is cooperating with the Title IX investigation on campus, he also says that the accuser in the previous rape case tried to extort money from his client.
$7-million worth of being left alone...
TMZ has a copy of the letter and it claims that the accuser's attorney, Patricia Carroll, was ready to deal:
According to the letter -- obtained by TMZ Sports -- the alleged victim's lawyer, Patricia Carroll, demanded $7 MIL to settle her client's claims against FSU and Winston, telling Cornwell, "If we settle, you will never hear from my client or me again -- in the press or anywhere."
Cornwell says he rejected her offer and 4 days later she went to the media.
Fisher is now ready to move on and make sure that his quarterback is going to not get into any more trouble.
Here's the Jimbo Fisher press conference from this week where he addresses the "miscommunication" between staff and coaches involving the wearing of the uniform for the Clemson game.
The HQ still has tremendous issues with Winston even being on the field Saturday. We always thought "suspended" meant something the equivalent of staying at home, not being in attendance, and learning some kind if lesson in all of this.
The HQ doesn't buy the whole "miscommunication" gambit and the idea that the network broadcasting the game actually had 48 cut-aways (as counted by Deadspin) of him watching his team on the sidelines is appalling.
The glorification of a suspended athlete has nothing to do with subplot and it wouldn't have if he was off the field- where he belonged- in the first place.
The HQ is also not fond of Winston jumping into the middle of Sean McGuire's moment after the win and we're fairly sure there's a huge disconnect in Winston's brain when it comes to "getting it."
Which he, surely and consistenty, has not and will not. Entitlement and coddling are two words that seem to be fairly consistent in the administration of Winston's life path and we're pretty tired of it.
There's nothing wrong with being a "heel." Each sporting element has them and needs them for the sake of daily argument. But Winston, through all of his instances, has gone past that role into one of an individual who we're all waiting to fall and won't have any sympsthy when he does.
While the attorney for FSU QB Jameis Winston, David Cornwell, admits that his client is cooperating with the Title IX investigation on campus, he also says that the accuser in the previous rape case tried to extort money from his client.
$7-million worth of being left alone...
TMZ has a copy of the letter and it claims that the accuser's attorney, Patricia Carroll, was ready to deal:
According to the letter -- obtained by TMZ Sports -- the alleged victim's lawyer, Patricia Carroll, demanded $7 MIL to settle her client's claims against FSU and Winston, telling Cornwell, "If we settle, you will never hear from my client or me again -- in the press or anywhere."
Cornwell says he rejected her offer and 4 days later she went to the media.
Fisher is now ready to move on and make sure that his quarterback is going to not get into any more trouble.
Here's the Jimbo Fisher press conference from this week where he addresses the "miscommunication" between staff and coaches involving the wearing of the uniform for the Clemson game.
The HQ still has tremendous issues with Winston even being on the field Saturday. We always thought "suspended" meant something the equivalent of staying at home, not being in attendance, and learning some kind if lesson in all of this.
The HQ doesn't buy the whole "miscommunication" gambit and the idea that the network broadcasting the game actually had 48 cut-aways (as counted by Deadspin) of him watching his team on the sidelines is appalling.
The glorification of a suspended athlete has nothing to do with subplot and it wouldn't have if he was off the field- where he belonged- in the first place.
The HQ is also not fond of Winston jumping into the middle of Sean McGuire's moment after the win and we're fairly sure there's a huge disconnect in Winston's brain when it comes to "getting it."
Which he, surely and consistenty, has not and will not. Entitlement and coddling are two words that seem to be fairly consistent in the administration of Winston's life path and we're pretty tired of it.
There's nothing wrong with being a "heel." Each sporting element has them and needs them for the sake of daily argument. But Winston, through all of his instances, has gone past that role into one of an individual who we're all waiting to fall and won't have any sympsthy when he does.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
And, Now, AP Is "Exempt..." Until Further Notice
((HT: KMSP-TV))
Nothing like a middle of the night missive...
The Wilf's have decided to go against their previous team decision and now have placed Adrian Peterson on a Commissioner's Exempt List- which the HQ thinks only Michael Vick was on previously.
AP has been "asked," "encouraged," or whatever verb you can pick for this situation to stay away from all Vikings team activities until further notice- when his legal issues are taken care of through legal channels.
Here's the morning news- or the "middle of the night" news...
The Wilfs made the decision to avoid any kind of exposure in front of cameras until they could control the situation for their own benefit- translation: a press conference where they may or may not show up themselves and can have GM Rick Spielman defend an undefendable position.
A press conference is set for later this morning and we'll update you then...
Nothing like a middle of the night missive...
The Wilf's have decided to go against their previous team decision and now have placed Adrian Peterson on a Commissioner's Exempt List- which the HQ thinks only Michael Vick was on previously.
AP has been "asked," "encouraged," or whatever verb you can pick for this situation to stay away from all Vikings team activities until further notice- when his legal issues are taken care of through legal channels.
Here's the morning news- or the "middle of the night" news...
The Wilfs made the decision to avoid any kind of exposure in front of cameras until they could control the situation for their own benefit- translation: a press conference where they may or may not show up themselves and can have GM Rick Spielman defend an undefendable position.
A press conference is set for later this morning and we'll update you then...
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Surprising No One, NFLPA Appeals Rice Suspension
((HT: ESPN))
Double jeopardy doesn't work in any formation of the law- and that inclues the implementation of suspensions in the NFL.
The NFLPA is challenging the indefinite suspension of former Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice on the grounds that he was penalized for the same infraction twice. No matter how repulsive the charge and action, the NFLPA is doing the job that you would expect an association to do to back up one of their employees.
"This action taken by our union is to protect the due process rights of all NFL players," the NFL Players Association said in a statement. "The NFLPA appeal is based on supporting facts that reveal a lack of a fair and impartial process, including the role of the office of the commissioner of the NFL. We have asked that a neutral and jointly selected arbitrator hear this case as the commissioner and his staff will be essential witnesses in the proceeding and thus cannot serve as impartial arbitrators."
Jeff Saturday discusses:
Rice can apply for reinstatement when he convinces NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell that he is "addressing this issue." Rice is in a diversion program at present and he could get the assault charged expunged if he completes it successfully.
But here's how the HQ sees this playing out...
The NFLPA will challenge, and will win their case. But no one will hire Ray Rice as an employee in the NFL (or any other league for that matter). This black-balling will cause Rice to sue the NFL for wrongful termination and the league and the player will be in court in an ugly case with a high-profile attorney defending his right to work.
This is FAR from over...
Double jeopardy doesn't work in any formation of the law- and that inclues the implementation of suspensions in the NFL.
The NFLPA is challenging the indefinite suspension of former Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice on the grounds that he was penalized for the same infraction twice. No matter how repulsive the charge and action, the NFLPA is doing the job that you would expect an association to do to back up one of their employees.
"This action taken by our union is to protect the due process rights of all NFL players," the NFL Players Association said in a statement. "The NFLPA appeal is based on supporting facts that reveal a lack of a fair and impartial process, including the role of the office of the commissioner of the NFL. We have asked that a neutral and jointly selected arbitrator hear this case as the commissioner and his staff will be essential witnesses in the proceeding and thus cannot serve as impartial arbitrators."
Jeff Saturday discusses:
Rice can apply for reinstatement when he convinces NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell that he is "addressing this issue." Rice is in a diversion program at present and he could get the assault charged expunged if he completes it successfully.
But here's how the HQ sees this playing out...
The NFLPA will challenge, and will win their case. But no one will hire Ray Rice as an employee in the NFL (or any other league for that matter). This black-balling will cause Rice to sue the NFL for wrongful termination and the league and the player will be in court in an ugly case with a high-profile attorney defending his right to work.
This is FAR from over...
Monday, September 15, 2014
DEVELOPING: AP Expecting To Play Next Week (Updated w/Statement)
The Minnesota Vikings thought long and hard about it and it looks like they're waiting for that whole "due process" thing to take care of itself before trying to distance themselves from Adrian Peterson.
Here's their thoughts in entirety:
“Today’s decision was made after significant thought, discussion and consideration. As evidenced by our decision to deactivate Adrian from yesterday’s game, this is clearly a very important issue. On Friday, we felt it was in the best interests of the organization to step back, evaluate the situation, and not rush to judgment given the seriousness of this matter. At that time, we made the decision that we felt was best for the Vikings and all parties involved.
To be clear, we take very seriously any matter that involves the welfare of a child. At this time, however, we believe this is a matter of due process and we should allow the legal system to proceed so we can come to the most effective conclusions and then determine the appropriate course of action. This is a difficult path to navigate, and our focus is on doing the right thing. Currently we believe we are at a juncture where the most appropriate next step is to allow the judicial process to move forward.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and support Adrian’s fulfillment of his legal responsibilities throughout this process.”
Peterson himself released a statement which said in part:
"I want everyone to understand how sorry I feel about the hurt I caused my child". He also said; "I never imagined being in a position where the world is judging my parenting skills or calling me a child abuser because of the discipline I administered to my son."
Next up for Minnesota is New Orleans: a must-win for both teams, really...
Peterson is slated to make his first appearance in a Conroe, Texas courtroom on Wednesday. Though his attorney, Rusty Hardin is trying to get that delayed since he is out of the country.
Prosecutors are going to chase after the individual or individuals who leaked the photos and case documents. Montgomery County prosecutor Phil Grant says investigations of child abuse are confidential and a leak of information can get the guilty party up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Here's team coverage of Peterson's absence from MyFoxTwinCities
KMSP-TV
Here's their thoughts in entirety:
“Today’s decision was made after significant thought, discussion and consideration. As evidenced by our decision to deactivate Adrian from yesterday’s game, this is clearly a very important issue. On Friday, we felt it was in the best interests of the organization to step back, evaluate the situation, and not rush to judgment given the seriousness of this matter. At that time, we made the decision that we felt was best for the Vikings and all parties involved.
To be clear, we take very seriously any matter that involves the welfare of a child. At this time, however, we believe this is a matter of due process and we should allow the legal system to proceed so we can come to the most effective conclusions and then determine the appropriate course of action. This is a difficult path to navigate, and our focus is on doing the right thing. Currently we believe we are at a juncture where the most appropriate next step is to allow the judicial process to move forward.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and support Adrian’s fulfillment of his legal responsibilities throughout this process.”
Peterson himself released a statement which said in part:
"I want everyone to understand how sorry I feel about the hurt I caused my child". He also said; "I never imagined being in a position where the world is judging my parenting skills or calling me a child abuser because of the discipline I administered to my son."
Next up for Minnesota is New Orleans: a must-win for both teams, really...
Peterson is slated to make his first appearance in a Conroe, Texas courtroom on Wednesday. Though his attorney, Rusty Hardin is trying to get that delayed since he is out of the country.
Prosecutors are going to chase after the individual or individuals who leaked the photos and case documents. Montgomery County prosecutor Phil Grant says investigations of child abuse are confidential and a leak of information can get the guilty party up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Here's team coverage of Peterson's absence from MyFoxTwinCities
KMSP-TV
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Yep, Josh Shaw Made The Story Up...
((HT: KABC-TV/MyFoxLA))
Shaw has been suspended indefinitely from team activities...
"We are extremely disappointed in Josh," said USC head football coach Steve Sarkisian in a statement. "He let us all down. As I have said, nothing in his background led us to doubt him when he told us of his injuries, nor did anything after our initial vetting of his story.
"I appreciate that Josh has now admitted that he lied and has apologized. Although this type of behavior is out of character for Josh, it is unacceptable. Honesty and integrity must be at the center of our program. I believe Josh will learn from this. I hope that he will not be defined by this incident, and that the Trojan Family will accept his apology and support him."
It will be interesting to find out just how long "suspended indefinitely" means in the USC football-sense...
Remember when we had faith in humanity...???
Los Angeles News | FOX 11 LA KTTV
From Bryan D. Fischer, here's the statement from Shaw through his attorney Donald Etra:
“I injured myself in a fall. I made up a story about this fall that was untrue,” Shaw said. “I was wrong to not tell the truth. I apologize to USC for this action on my part.”
"My USC coaches, the USC Athletic Department, and especially coach Sarkisian have all been supportive of me during my college career and for that, I am very grateful."
USC has also apologized for posting the original story on their website. The story had been removed Wednesday from the link where it was originally posted on the USC website.
Shaw has been suspended indefinitely from team activities...
"We are extremely disappointed in Josh," said USC head football coach Steve Sarkisian in a statement. "He let us all down. As I have said, nothing in his background led us to doubt him when he told us of his injuries, nor did anything after our initial vetting of his story.
"I appreciate that Josh has now admitted that he lied and has apologized. Although this type of behavior is out of character for Josh, it is unacceptable. Honesty and integrity must be at the center of our program. I believe Josh will learn from this. I hope that he will not be defined by this incident, and that the Trojan Family will accept his apology and support him."
It will be interesting to find out just how long "suspended indefinitely" means in the USC football-sense...
Remember when we had faith in humanity...???
Los Angeles News | FOX 11 LA KTTV
From Bryan D. Fischer, here's the statement from Shaw through his attorney Donald Etra:
“I injured myself in a fall. I made up a story about this fall that was untrue,” Shaw said. “I was wrong to not tell the truth. I apologize to USC for this action on my part.”
"My USC coaches, the USC Athletic Department, and especially coach Sarkisian have all been supportive of me during my college career and for that, I am very grateful."
USC has also apologized for posting the original story on their website. The story had been removed Wednesday from the link where it was originally posted on the USC website.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
The New Round Of Minor League Hockey Relo Ideas Involving 3 Leagues
((HT: Howlings.net/Cantlon))
Gerry Cantlon says that the formulation of a Pacific Division in the AHL could go down by the 2015-16 season...
When the CHL's Denver Cuthroats and Arizona Sundogs pulled out of their upcoming season, it set off a new set of alarm bells. Two sources to Cantlon have those two teams bought by the Avalanche and (another team). They go immediately into the American.
Here's the rest of the West as of now from Cantlon:
The original five would be LA (from Manchester to Ontario, CA), San Jose (Worcester to Fresno, CA), Winnipeg (St. John’s to Thunder Bay), Phoenix and Anaheim.
Anaheim who will go to San Diego and play out of the Valley View Casino Center (12.920) is said to be the last team that needs to buy an AHL franchise and then apply to relocate as per AHL standard franchise rules.
Expect the merger talks of what's left of the CHL and the ECHL to pick up speed now- Allen, Brampton, Quad City, Rapid City, St. Charles, Tulsa, and Wichita could feasibly slide- if they all are alive. But, the Central would have to live on its own for the 14-15 season since the ECHL schedule is already locked in place.
Here's what Allen did to get into the CHL history books at the end of last season...
((HT: CHL/Todd Carr))
Remember, in our initial report of the ECHL/CHL merger, faithful readers pointed out St. Charles might be out of commission and that would put the CHL at the 6-team minimum for official league designation.
As a bit of a trade, Cantlon continues, the eastern franchises in the AHL would drop to the ECHL for 15-16: Utica, Glens Falls, Worcester, Springfield, Portland and Manchester.
So, then, the ECHL in 2015-16 would go like this under the Cantlon variant... a 31-team monster of a league that would have a one-team affiliation with NHL franchises across the board with one team left over...
Northeast
Utica
Glens Falls
Worcester
Springfield
Portland
Manchester
Brampton
Midwest Division
Reading Royals
Wheeling Nailers
Elmira Jackals
Kalamazoo Wings
Cincinnati Cyclones
Toledo Walleye
Southeast Division
Fort Wayne Komets
Evansville IceMen
South Carolina Stingrays
Orlando Solar Bears
Greenville Road Warriors
Florida Everblades
Gwinnett Gladiators
Indianapolis (expansion)
Central Division (All CHL)
Allen, Texas
Missouri
Rapid City
Quad City
Tulsa
Wichita
Western Division
Alaska Aces
Utah Grizzlies
Idaho Steelheads
Colorado Eagles
Gerry Cantlon says that the formulation of a Pacific Division in the AHL could go down by the 2015-16 season...
When the CHL's Denver Cuthroats and Arizona Sundogs pulled out of their upcoming season, it set off a new set of alarm bells. Two sources to Cantlon have those two teams bought by the Avalanche and (another team). They go immediately into the American.
Here's the rest of the West as of now from Cantlon:
The original five would be LA (from Manchester to Ontario, CA), San Jose (Worcester to Fresno, CA), Winnipeg (St. John’s to Thunder Bay), Phoenix and Anaheim.
Anaheim who will go to San Diego and play out of the Valley View Casino Center (12.920) is said to be the last team that needs to buy an AHL franchise and then apply to relocate as per AHL standard franchise rules.
Expect the merger talks of what's left of the CHL and the ECHL to pick up speed now- Allen, Brampton, Quad City, Rapid City, St. Charles, Tulsa, and Wichita could feasibly slide- if they all are alive. But, the Central would have to live on its own for the 14-15 season since the ECHL schedule is already locked in place.
Here's what Allen did to get into the CHL history books at the end of last season...
((HT: CHL/Todd Carr))
Remember, in our initial report of the ECHL/CHL merger, faithful readers pointed out St. Charles might be out of commission and that would put the CHL at the 6-team minimum for official league designation.
As a bit of a trade, Cantlon continues, the eastern franchises in the AHL would drop to the ECHL for 15-16: Utica, Glens Falls, Worcester, Springfield, Portland and Manchester.
So, then, the ECHL in 2015-16 would go like this under the Cantlon variant... a 31-team monster of a league that would have a one-team affiliation with NHL franchises across the board with one team left over...
Northeast
Utica
Glens Falls
Worcester
Springfield
Portland
Manchester
Brampton
Midwest Division
Reading Royals
Wheeling Nailers
Elmira Jackals
Kalamazoo Wings
Cincinnati Cyclones
Toledo Walleye
Southeast Division
Fort Wayne Komets
Evansville IceMen
South Carolina Stingrays
Orlando Solar Bears
Greenville Road Warriors
Florida Everblades
Gwinnett Gladiators
Indianapolis (expansion)
Central Division (All CHL)
Allen, Texas
Missouri
Rapid City
Quad City
Tulsa
Wichita
Western Division
Alaska Aces
Utah Grizzlies
Idaho Steelheads
Colorado Eagles
Monday, August 18, 2014
Sooners Mixon Suspended For Season
((HT: News9.com/Newson6.com))
Oklahoma Sooners freshman running back Joe Mixon has been suspended for the entire 2014 season after his arraignment in an assault after he argued with a woman at a Norman, Oklahoma restaurant last month.
He was charged with a misdemeanor- acts resulting in gross injury- from allegedly punching a woman.
OU President David Boren agreed with the assessment of both head coach Bob Stoops and AD Joe Castiglione where:
"...Mixon will be excluded from all team activities, including being removed from the team roster. With appropriate conditions, he will be permitted to continue as a student, eligible for financial aid.
Vice President for Athletics Joe Castiglione and Head Football Coach Bob Stoops said, “As the university has demonstrated in the past, we are committed to winning the right way. As an example to others, OU sets the highest possible standards for its student athletes, coaches and staff.”
Here's the latest from Norman
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Mixon was released on his own recognizance after posting $1,000 bond. He was given a "no contact" order by the judge in the case where the accuser is concerned and his next appearance in court is set for September 23.
Oklahoma Sooners freshman running back Joe Mixon has been suspended for the entire 2014 season after his arraignment in an assault after he argued with a woman at a Norman, Oklahoma restaurant last month.
He was charged with a misdemeanor- acts resulting in gross injury- from allegedly punching a woman.
OU President David Boren agreed with the assessment of both head coach Bob Stoops and AD Joe Castiglione where:
"...Mixon will be excluded from all team activities, including being removed from the team roster. With appropriate conditions, he will be permitted to continue as a student, eligible for financial aid.
Vice President for Athletics Joe Castiglione and Head Football Coach Bob Stoops said, “As the university has demonstrated in the past, we are committed to winning the right way. As an example to others, OU sets the highest possible standards for its student athletes, coaches and staff.”
Here's the latest from Norman
NewsOn6.com - Tulsa, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports - KOTV.com |
Mixon was released on his own recognizance after posting $1,000 bond. He was given a "no contact" order by the judge in the case where the accuser is concerned and his next appearance in court is set for September 23.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Texas Tech Releases Bethel Punch Video, Bethel Reinstated
((HT: EverythingLubbock.com/KLBK-TV))
The security video was released in the Nigel Bethel punch from Texas Tech University. Bethel was jostling under the bucket with women's basketball player Amber Battle when this happened June 28th...
Bethel was kicked out of school and Battle is serving a suspension that includes time missed from her team.
A grand jury on chose to not pursue a felony charge against Bethel.
As a result, Bethel is now only suspended three games:
"This is an unfortunate situation with a unique set of circumstances and there are no winners," Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt said in a statement released to the media. "Every decision related to this case has been the right one at that particular time based upon our principles, student-athlete code of conduct and team rules.
"As I continued to work with Coach (Kliff) Kingsbury and Coach (Candi) Whitaker, we looked at the totality of the situation and have arrived at this decision. Two talented young people made a mistake, have shown remorse and learned some very valuable life lessons."
The security video was released in the Nigel Bethel punch from Texas Tech University. Bethel was jostling under the bucket with women's basketball player Amber Battle when this happened June 28th...
Bethel was kicked out of school and Battle is serving a suspension that includes time missed from her team.
A grand jury on chose to not pursue a felony charge against Bethel.
As a result, Bethel is now only suspended three games:
"This is an unfortunate situation with a unique set of circumstances and there are no winners," Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt said in a statement released to the media. "Every decision related to this case has been the right one at that particular time based upon our principles, student-athlete code of conduct and team rules.
"As I continued to work with Coach (Kliff) Kingsbury and Coach (Candi) Whitaker, we looked at the totality of the situation and have arrived at this decision. Two talented young people made a mistake, have shown remorse and learned some very valuable life lessons."
Monday, June 16, 2014
Irish Suspend WR Mahone Indefinitely For Threatening To Kill Cops (And Other Stuff)
((HT: WSBT-TV))
And the charges are a big list- five in total, and some of them felonies...
Will Mahone, over the weekend, was booked in his home town in Ohio for disorderly conduct, assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, intimidation of a public servant and vandalism of a government entity. Three of those charges are felonies.
The police report can be found hyah, thanks to our friends at WNDU-TV in South Bend...
Austintown, Ohio police say they arrived at the scene of a party where witnesses told them Mahone was head butting and punching cars. Officers approached Mahone, who was pretty drunk apparently, and tried to get him to calm down.
He then would f-bomb the cops and allegedly threatened to kill the cops once they handcuffed him.
Here's the story from South Bend
Notre Dame came out with their own statement: "The University is aware of this incident and is confident that it will be handled in a prompt and professional manner through the criminal justice system. Internal discipline is handled privately, in accord with our own policies and federal law."
And the HQ thinks that Mahone is quite done- regardless of the result of the charges and any court appearance.
And the charges are a big list- five in total, and some of them felonies...
Will Mahone, over the weekend, was booked in his home town in Ohio for disorderly conduct, assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, intimidation of a public servant and vandalism of a government entity. Three of those charges are felonies.
The police report can be found hyah, thanks to our friends at WNDU-TV in South Bend...
Austintown, Ohio police say they arrived at the scene of a party where witnesses told them Mahone was head butting and punching cars. Officers approached Mahone, who was pretty drunk apparently, and tried to get him to calm down.
He then would f-bomb the cops and allegedly threatened to kill the cops once they handcuffed him.
Here's the story from South Bend
Notre Dame came out with their own statement: "The University is aware of this incident and is confident that it will be handled in a prompt and professional manner through the criminal justice system. Internal discipline is handled privately, in accord with our own policies and federal law."
And the HQ thinks that Mahone is quite done- regardless of the result of the charges and any court appearance.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
High Bisque, Low Reward: Winston Suspended From FSU Baseball Team For Food Lift
((HT: WCTV-TV))
The jokes, memes, and stills created out of FSU QB Jameis Winston's crab leg-lifting at a Tallahassee grocery store have led to the usual, tremendous amount of jokes...
Now, the serious part for someone who really should have been keeping his slate clean with everything else swirling around the Tallahassee campus at present...
But, the Leon County (FL) Sheriff's Office held a press conference this afternoon to discuss...
((HT: Tallahassee.com))
Here's the end results for the civil citation for the $32.73 non-purchase: “As a result of his citation last night, we are suspending Jameis Winston from the baseball team,” said FSU Baseball Coach Mike Martin. “I am confident he will complete his community service obligation and the situation will be resolved soon.” “I fully support Coach Martin’s decision and will also make sure that Jameis meets all obligations, which I know he will,” said FSU Football Coach Jimbo Fisher.
He can still practice and compete since it's a violation of the FSU Code of Conduct. But that decision, ultimately, rests with each individual coach.
Winston was not arrested and will not face criminal charges if he completes the terms of the civil diversion program...
Okay, faithful reader...
What's your favorite response/pun/funny today to the Winston fiasco...???
The jokes, memes, and stills created out of FSU QB Jameis Winston's crab leg-lifting at a Tallahassee grocery store have led to the usual, tremendous amount of jokes...
Now, the serious part for someone who really should have been keeping his slate clean with everything else swirling around the Tallahassee campus at present...
But, the Leon County (FL) Sheriff's Office held a press conference this afternoon to discuss...
((HT: Tallahassee.com))
Here's the end results for the civil citation for the $32.73 non-purchase: “As a result of his citation last night, we are suspending Jameis Winston from the baseball team,” said FSU Baseball Coach Mike Martin. “I am confident he will complete his community service obligation and the situation will be resolved soon.” “I fully support Coach Martin’s decision and will also make sure that Jameis meets all obligations, which I know he will,” said FSU Football Coach Jimbo Fisher.
He can still practice and compete since it's a violation of the FSU Code of Conduct. But that decision, ultimately, rests with each individual coach.
Winston was not arrested and will not face criminal charges if he completes the terms of the civil diversion program...
Okay, faithful reader...
What's your favorite response/pun/funny today to the Winston fiasco...???
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Buffalo Cheerleader Operators Suspend Jills Operations
((HT: WGRZ-TV))
Well, that didn't take long...
Only two days after five former Buffalo Bills cheerleaders field suit against the football team in New York Supreme Court over demeaning work conditions and wages that didn't even meet minimum wage guidelines, the group in charge of the Jills has suspended operations of the group...
Here's Scott and Mary Alice again with the details...
Here's the complaint from the former Jills...
And, stating the nature of the lawsuit, the Bills aren't commenting on the Jills situation...
Well, that didn't take long...
Only two days after five former Buffalo Bills cheerleaders field suit against the football team in New York Supreme Court over demeaning work conditions and wages that didn't even meet minimum wage guidelines, the group in charge of the Jills has suspended operations of the group...
Here's Scott and Mary Alice again with the details...
Here's the complaint from the former Jills...
And, stating the nature of the lawsuit, the Bills aren't commenting on the Jills situation...
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Stolarz Banned 8 For Lumberjacking
((HT: Sportsnet/Cogeco))
Here's what London Knights goalie Anthony Stolarz did a day back when he didn't like what happened to him...
As a result of his retaliation to Josh Ho-Sang, Stolarz gets eight games on the bench... He won't be available until (at the earliest) the Western Conference Finals... “I apologize for my actions on Tuesday night. It’s an unfortunate situation and in no way did I intend to injure my opponent, Joshua Ho-Sang,” Stolarz said...
In a prepared statement... the HQ believes...
Here's what London Knights goalie Anthony Stolarz did a day back when he didn't like what happened to him...
As a result of his retaliation to Josh Ho-Sang, Stolarz gets eight games on the bench... He won't be available until (at the earliest) the Western Conference Finals... “I apologize for my actions on Tuesday night. It’s an unfortunate situation and in no way did I intend to injure my opponent, Joshua Ho-Sang,” Stolarz said...
In a prepared statement... the HQ believes...
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Providence Police Investigating Possible Sexual Assault By 2 PC Players
((HT: WJAR-TV Providence))
Providence police are investigating an allegation that two (then) Providence College basketball players sexually assaulted another student on campus. Providence College knew about the alleged incident in November, but the complaint was filed with local police only two weeks ago.
At that time of the original filing, the school suspended Rodney Bullock and Brandon Austin for "not upholding their responsibilities as student-athletes." Bullock has stayed with PC, but has been suspended all season. Austin, on the other hand, transferred to Oregon. Neither athlete has been questioned by police yet...
Providence College isn't allowed to notify police of a sexual assault- which seems odd at the least. PC has conducted an internal investigation, but hasn't said what their discoveries are...
And they're not really responding in any in-depth manner...
"In November, we were informed of an incident involving two student-athletes on the men's basketball team. In this situation and all cases like it, our response was immediate and in compliance with our long-standing disciplinary process," the school said in a statement to WJAR-TV.
Here's team coverage from earlier Wednesday evening...
News, Weather and Classifieds for Southern New England
Not that the team needed another distraction or anything, but they start their post-season tournament Friday in San Antonio against North Carolina...
Providence police are investigating an allegation that two (then) Providence College basketball players sexually assaulted another student on campus. Providence College knew about the alleged incident in November, but the complaint was filed with local police only two weeks ago.
At that time of the original filing, the school suspended Rodney Bullock and Brandon Austin for "not upholding their responsibilities as student-athletes." Bullock has stayed with PC, but has been suspended all season. Austin, on the other hand, transferred to Oregon. Neither athlete has been questioned by police yet...
Providence College isn't allowed to notify police of a sexual assault- which seems odd at the least. PC has conducted an internal investigation, but hasn't said what their discoveries are...
And they're not really responding in any in-depth manner...
"In November, we were informed of an incident involving two student-athletes on the men's basketball team. In this situation and all cases like it, our response was immediate and in compliance with our long-standing disciplinary process," the school said in a statement to WJAR-TV.
Here's team coverage from earlier Wednesday evening...
News, Weather and Classifieds for Southern New England
Not that the team needed another distraction or anything, but they start their post-season tournament Friday in San Antonio against North Carolina...
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
OSG Prem: Pardew Fined, Suspended For Head Butt
Which, probably, means that he's done at Newcastle after the season since he's been banned for the next seven matches and there's only nine left in the 2013-2014 season...
Here's what started it all...
((HT: BPL on NBC))
So, the larger question is: Does Pardew survive all this even with a top-ten finish in the table...???
Prolly not...
Here's the FA's statement:
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew will serve a seven-match suspension with immediate effect, subject to any appeal, after he admitted an FA misconduct charge.
An Independent Regulatory Commission today [Tuesday 11 March 2014] ruled the first three-matches imposed are a stadium ban with the remaining four a touchline ban.
Pardew was also fined £60,000 and warned as to his future conduct.
He was involved in an incident with a Hull City player in the 72nd minute of the fixture on 1 March 2014.
The ban is only a three match ban from the stadium proper and the last four are a situation where he can sit in the director's box if he chooses...
No word on if Pardew will challenge or who will be running the show...
Here's what started it all...
((HT: BPL on NBC))
So, the larger question is: Does Pardew survive all this even with a top-ten finish in the table...???
Prolly not...
Here's the FA's statement:
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew will serve a seven-match suspension with immediate effect, subject to any appeal, after he admitted an FA misconduct charge.
An Independent Regulatory Commission today [Tuesday 11 March 2014] ruled the first three-matches imposed are a stadium ban with the remaining four a touchline ban.
Pardew was also fined £60,000 and warned as to his future conduct.
He was involved in an incident with a Hull City player in the 72nd minute of the fixture on 1 March 2014.
The ban is only a three match ban from the stadium proper and the last four are a situation where he can sit in the director's box if he chooses...
No word on if Pardew will challenge or who will be running the show...
Friday, February 7, 2014
A-Rod Gives Up Lawsuits Vs. MLB
((HT: Sportsnet))
For whatever reason... common sense not ever being one of them...
Alex Rodriguez has given up his lawsuit against Major League Baseball, the Commissioner, and the MLBPA...
He now accepts the 2014 suspension for the regular season and playoffs...
Everyone is thinking this was a good idea...
“We believe that Mr. Rodriguez’s actions show his desire to return the focus to the play of our great game on the field and to all of the positive attributes and actions of his fellow major league players,” the office of the MLB said in a tightly worded release. “We share that desire.”
Pretty much the same from the union that Rodriguez wanted no part of- except for defensing him at every turn:
“Alex Rodriguez has done the right thing by withdrawing his lawsuit,” the union said in an equally-quick statement. “His decision to move forward is in everyone’s best interest.”
Here's Bobcat saying one theory on using A-Rod's salary in 2014...
A-Rod will get close to US$3-million of his salary...
For whatever reason... common sense not ever being one of them...
Alex Rodriguez has given up his lawsuit against Major League Baseball, the Commissioner, and the MLBPA...
He now accepts the 2014 suspension for the regular season and playoffs...
Everyone is thinking this was a good idea...
“We believe that Mr. Rodriguez’s actions show his desire to return the focus to the play of our great game on the field and to all of the positive attributes and actions of his fellow major league players,” the office of the MLB said in a tightly worded release. “We share that desire.”
Pretty much the same from the union that Rodriguez wanted no part of- except for defensing him at every turn:
“Alex Rodriguez has done the right thing by withdrawing his lawsuit,” the union said in an equally-quick statement. “His decision to move forward is in everyone’s best interest.”
Here's Bobcat saying one theory on using A-Rod's salary in 2014...
A-Rod will get close to US$3-million of his salary...
Saturday, January 11, 2014
DEVELOPING: A-Rod Suspended For All Of 2014
So, after all the arguing, posturing, and threatening in the remainder of the 2013 Major League Baseball season has trimmed Alex Rodriguez's suspension from 211 games down to the 162 of the regular season...
Not a surprise...
And also not a surprise that A-Rod says he's still going to fight the arbitor's ruling...
Here's some of the statement from his camp:
"The number of games sadly comes as no surprise, as the deck has been stacked against me from day one," Rodriguez said in the statement. "This is one man's decision, that was not put before a fair and impartial jury, does not involve me having failed a single drug test, is at odds with the facts and is inconsistent with the terms of the Joint Drug Agreement and the Basic Agreement, and relies on testimony and documents that would never have been allowed in any court in the United States because they are false and wholly unreliable.
"This injustice is MLB's first step toward abolishing guaranteed contracts in the 2016 bargaining round, instituting lifetime bans for single violations of drug policy, and further insulating its corrupt investigative program from any variety defense by accused players, or any variety of objective review."
He can still attend spring training since it has nothing to do with the regular season itself...
Andrew Marchand discusses...
((HT: ESPN))
Rodriguez also maintains he'll take his battle to federal court since he maintains that he has never taken performance enhancing drugs...
This is the HQ holding its breath on that one...
Not a surprise...
And also not a surprise that A-Rod says he's still going to fight the arbitor's ruling...
Here's some of the statement from his camp:
"The number of games sadly comes as no surprise, as the deck has been stacked against me from day one," Rodriguez said in the statement. "This is one man's decision, that was not put before a fair and impartial jury, does not involve me having failed a single drug test, is at odds with the facts and is inconsistent with the terms of the Joint Drug Agreement and the Basic Agreement, and relies on testimony and documents that would never have been allowed in any court in the United States because they are false and wholly unreliable.
"This injustice is MLB's first step toward abolishing guaranteed contracts in the 2016 bargaining round, instituting lifetime bans for single violations of drug policy, and further insulating its corrupt investigative program from any variety defense by accused players, or any variety of objective review."
He can still attend spring training since it has nothing to do with the regular season itself...
Andrew Marchand discusses...
((HT: ESPN))
Rodriguez also maintains he'll take his battle to federal court since he maintains that he has never taken performance enhancing drugs...
This is the HQ holding its breath on that one...
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
UTEP Hoops Kicks Off 3 For Betting
((HT: KVIA-TV/ESPN))
And, is it just us, or does Tim Floyd look old and tired now...???
The University of Texas-El Paso men's hoops program has kicked three players off their team for alleged betting- but not on their own games at present- as determined by an FBI investigation that is still ongoing...
Justin Crosgile, McKenzie Moore, and Jalen Ragland were kicked off the team and kicked out of school. Head coach Tim Floyd maintained in an afternoon press conference that the information on the three came from a tip to his office, but he declined to say who gave the tip...
Floyd tried to joke the situation off saying he "felt sorry for the kids on the team and the fans." He also asked the fans in El Paso to "let him know if they see any point guards in the grocery store."
"We are privy to the fact that they violated rules, but we do know that up to now they were not betting on UTEP games," Ricardo Adauto, the school's executive vice president of legal affairs, said in the afternoon news conference...
Jeff Goodman caught up with Jim Basquil to talk about just how bad this is...
Here's the full statement released by the school this afternoon:
“Last month, we received information that two men’s basketball players may have been betting on sporting events. Immediately Director of Athletics Bob Stull, men’s basketball coach Tim Floyd and Richard Adauto from the President’s Office reported these allegations to university police and the FBI. Law enforcement authorities conducted a thorough investigation and determined that three men’s basketball student-athletes – Justin Crosgile, McKenzie Moore and Jalen Ragland – participated in betting on one or more sporting events. To date, there was no indication that point shaving was involved. However, per NCAA rules, any type of sports gambling is prohibited and results in a one-year suspension and loss of a year of eligibility. All three players are upperclassmen, and therefore their college basketball careers are over. They are no longer enrolled at UTEP and are no longer a part of our basketball program.”
But the larger question will become, over time, just how much Stull and Floyd knew and when they knew it...
And, is it just us, or does Tim Floyd look old and tired now...???
The University of Texas-El Paso men's hoops program has kicked three players off their team for alleged betting- but not on their own games at present- as determined by an FBI investigation that is still ongoing...
Justin Crosgile, McKenzie Moore, and Jalen Ragland were kicked off the team and kicked out of school. Head coach Tim Floyd maintained in an afternoon press conference that the information on the three came from a tip to his office, but he declined to say who gave the tip...
Floyd tried to joke the situation off saying he "felt sorry for the kids on the team and the fans." He also asked the fans in El Paso to "let him know if they see any point guards in the grocery store."
"We are privy to the fact that they violated rules, but we do know that up to now they were not betting on UTEP games," Ricardo Adauto, the school's executive vice president of legal affairs, said in the afternoon news conference...
Jeff Goodman caught up with Jim Basquil to talk about just how bad this is...
Here's the full statement released by the school this afternoon:
“Last month, we received information that two men’s basketball players may have been betting on sporting events. Immediately Director of Athletics Bob Stull, men’s basketball coach Tim Floyd and Richard Adauto from the President’s Office reported these allegations to university police and the FBI. Law enforcement authorities conducted a thorough investigation and determined that three men’s basketball student-athletes – Justin Crosgile, McKenzie Moore and Jalen Ragland – participated in betting on one or more sporting events. To date, there was no indication that point shaving was involved. However, per NCAA rules, any type of sports gambling is prohibited and results in a one-year suspension and loss of a year of eligibility. All three players are upperclassmen, and therefore their college basketball careers are over. They are no longer enrolled at UTEP and are no longer a part of our basketball program.”
But the larger question will become, over time, just how much Stull and Floyd knew and when they knew it...
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