This school has gotten away with way too much for too long. It's time something be done about this...
I agree. At the same time we probably recruited the same players they did. While fans snicker at Mark Richt for having to suspend and release players every year, what if he were to turn a blind eye along with the local police? UGA has lost some games they shouldn't but I respect Mark for at least trying to set an example regardless of which player is breaking the rules.This school has gotten away with way too much for too long. It's time something be done about this...
It's what passes for character in Tallahassee....Wow.....that's what I call CHARACTER!
LinkJuly 13, 2015
Dear Friends,
I want to report to you that I met with Head Football Coach Jimbo Fisher, the assistant coaches and the Florida State University football team this afternoon.
In light of recent off-field incidents, I reiterated to our players that they simply cannot put themselves in situations that reflect poor behavior or cause harm to others. They must remember that playing football for FSU is a privilege, not a right. The actions of a few have the capacity to do serious damage to the reputation of our entire university. I told them their coaches, the Athletics administration and I will do all we can to support them and help them learn the values we expect them to uphold. But they will be held accountable for their actions.
I also told the coaches what is expected of them. The administration will support them in their efforts to provide mentors, teach life skills and do whatever is needed to help our student-athletes be good students and good citizens. Coach Fisher and Athletics Director Stan Wilcox are developing a strong plan to help our student-athletes understand the consequences of poor behavior. As they move forward with that plan, I will continue to communicate with you regarding steps that will be taken. I will also invite professionals who deal with these matters to visit the team soon.
As I’ve said before, the vast majority of our student-athletes are good students and positive role models who contribute to their university and their communities. But the actions of a very few are tarnishing the reputation of our outstanding institution. We need to do better, and I want to assure you changes will be made to address these concerns.
There are so many incredible things happening at Florida State University in academics and athletics. That’s a headline we’d all like to see.
Sincerely,
John Thrasher
Yep, beating up on women and cruelty to puppies. I think we`d be pretty safe in crawling out on a limb and calling this kid a thug. Unfortunately, not a whole lot of evidence, IMHO, that Jimbo and the crew at FSU will set him on the straight and narrow. Yes, we should be careful when it come s to throwing stones since we`ve had our own problems. But damn......! Looks like FSU wants to be the new U ( I don`t remember even those guys being cruel to puppies, but then again, I probably just missed it !).^^^^ What a little dirt bag punk! Picks only on those who are defenseless.....he'll get his one day and I hope when it happens he'll end up somewhere where he can no longer inflict pain on those who cannot defend themselves!
Yes and I wonder if the ACC has not scolded FSU for making them all look bad (well, except for N Carolina, I guess).Wow, when the president of the university has to scold the players AND the coaches, that's bad...
According to this article, this statement is spot on.It's what passes for character in Tallahassee.
Crazy - 20 since 2009. What is going on over there?According to this article, this statement is spot on.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nca...of-crimes-against-women-since-2009/ar-AAcP4uP
I'm not sure that should be in blue.Yes and I wonder if the ACC has not scolded FSU for making them all look bad (well, except for N Carolina, I guess).
According to this article, this statement is spot on.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nca...of-crimes-against-women-since-2009/ar-AAcP4uP
He didn't do it!
http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/florida-state-running-back-dalvin-cook-attorney-defends-innocent-hitting-woman-civil-suit-071415
If his lawyer says it, it must be true.