Re: Warrant Issued for Deionte Thompson's Arrest (Update on Page 5)
You play him if you have sufficient information to make you believe that he is innocent. Innocent people should not be punished. Restricting him when you believe he is innocent is punishing him. If Saban cares about this kid and believe him to be innocent, he owes it to him to see him play based on his ability, not some accusation.We can debate the merits of the indictment until we're blue.
The fact remains that Thompson has been legally indicted for a felony assault, a violent crime by any definition.
I don't know how you play him until this is resolved, and then only if it is resolved in Thompson's favor.
Of course, I was member of a small minority (not a minority of one, but close to it) that advocated against DJ Pettway's re-admission to school, let alone receive a free education.
If I'm back in that boat again, I'm fine with it.