More on DJ Pettway
- Thread starter CrimsonEyeshade
- Start date
I can see both sides of this argument, and I am glad its CNS that has to make that decision. I wouldn't want to be the one to even bring this up.
Do any of the court findings detail Pettway's role in the assaults? He was there, true. But do we know if he was an active participant, a bystander, or something in between?
It would depend on if the student was expelled or suspended. I would assume with the type of violent crime committed that the normal student would be expelled. It's my understanding that indefinite expulsions last longer than a year and require some major hurdles to get reinstated. I have a hard time believing your average student from Guntersville would be allowed to come back so quickly.
It makes no difference to me if he threw the punch or kicks or not. He was an accomplice to multiple violent attacks on his fellow classmates.
The kid can play. And he probably had as much to do with the win at LSU last year as that screen pass to win the game (watch the replay).
I have no qualms about him returning to the team. None whatsoever. He made a horribly bad decision, which, as crazy as it sounds, makes him human like the rest of us. What they were involved in was detestable. But that doesn't mean that it should end his life at that point. If he works hard to make amends, he deserves a second chance as much as anyone.
That's my stance on it. From reading this thread and the other ones, I know that there are many who won't agree. I can respect that. But this is my stance on it.
I have no qualms about him returning to the team. None whatsoever. He made a horribly bad decision, which, as crazy as it sounds, makes him human like the rest of us. What they were involved in was detestable. But that doesn't mean that it should end his life at that point. If he works hard to make amends, he deserves a second chance as much as anyone.
That's my stance on it. From reading this thread and the other ones, I know that there are many who won't agree. I can respect that. But this is my stance on it.
My point is there has to be a reason the staff is open to his return and to none of the others, and it has nothing to do with 10.5 sacks.
TheAccountant, Maybe your definition of mistake is very narrow. The word mistake also means to choose badly or to make a wrong judgment. DJ Pettway chose to associate with the wrong people and his judgment in being with people participating in a despicable act was terribly wrong. I believe in proper punishment under the law. He has been held accountable for his actions. I also believe in forgiveness.We don't know all the facts surrounding what happened. I will leave it up the school administration and the coaches to make the right decision.
The posters on this board will have absolutely nothing to do with whether he returns or not and I seriously doubt the people who do had anything to say about other teams taking players that have been kicked out of other schools.
The coaches and administration have a handle on what goes on at the Capstone.
Looks as though we got plenty on here who are ready to cast the first stone! 
For all we know they have the most skeletons to hide but no way to judge that on the interweb. My guess though is that all of them are born again Jesus'!
For all we know they have the most skeletons to hide but no way to judge that on the interweb. My guess though is that all of them are born again Jesus'! 
I don't know what happened. I don't know if DJ had any issues before. The others may have been bad apples that drew DJ in and took him down with them. There's no doubt he took part in the crime. The coaching staff knows what these guys are like. We don't. From what I know about the situation, I'm going to have to trust Coach Saban to do what is right, cause I just don't know a lot of details about DJ and what he may have done to try and make amends.
I believe he was simply in the car while Eddie Williams beat the kid up. Still an accomplice, but not the aggressor. Maybe DJ didn't know what Eddie was going to do. I don't know. Regardless, his ability on the field should not be a factor in this decision. It should all be about trying to make things right and changing behavior. No one does that better than Saban.
This reminds me a lot of the David Palmer situation. He was allowed to stay on the team because Stallings knew Palmer might end up dead had he not some positive influence around him. Given that Palmer's doing and selling drugs is not an assault, but you can draw some comparisons.
If he was convicted and paid his dues, then he deserves a second chance. If it was whitewashed and he didn't get any punishment, then I might question it.
He was there, so he was guilty, but not (sorry, that's the way I see it) as guilty as the ones who committed the violence (if, in fact, he did not). Regardless....punishment, showing a desire and the beginnings of change, a second chance is deserved.
I think CNS will do the right thing.
He was there, so he was guilty, but not (sorry, that's the way I see it) as guilty as the ones who committed the violence (if, in fact, he did not). Regardless....punishment, showing a desire and the beginnings of change, a second chance is deserved.
I think CNS will do the right thing.
I don't think Coach Saban will touch him with a ten foot pole. It would set the wrong precedent and I think he knows that.
While I feel for DJ if he's really trying hard to make things right I just can't see him back in Tuscaloosa.
While I feel for DJ if he's really trying hard to make things right I just can't see him back in Tuscaloosa.
Latest threads
-
SEC West Showdown Sends Alabama to Oxford to Meet with Ole Miss- Started by Diamond Tide
- Replies: 0
-
Davis II Named to Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List
- Started by Diamond Tide
- Replies: 0
-
Eleven-Run Third Powers Alabama to 14-5 Win over Samford
- Started by Diamond Tide
- Replies: 0
-
Maybe aTm's Pockets Aren't So Bottomless After All -- Layoffs In The Athletic Department
- Started by 4Q Basket Case
- Replies: 9
-
Time to un-vacate 2005-2007 on field victories and un-forfeit the 1993 season?
- Started by CmdrThor
- Replies: 24
-