BleedGopher
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per Forbes:
In this case, even though the players might firmly believe they are doing the right thing and I support their right to do it, I believe this protest is for the wrong reasons. There is no argument that there is a systemic problem on college campuses, athletics included, with campus sexual assault issues. It can no longer be tolerated or swept under the rug. The players must understand that there are university processes and criminal processes and many times they are mutually exclusive. One does not have to be like the other. This is one of those situations. While, it is a fair question to ask as to why 10 teammates are suspended after being cleared of any criminal charges, it is important to show the players that after the completion of the university report it was determined that action needed to be taken based upon the more likely than not standard at the school. Also this is something that colleges and universities nationwide need to do a better job of concerning the safety of all students and exactly detailing over and over the difference and what qualifies as affirmative consent and what is criminal versus student code violations. While it is possible a woman wanted to have consensual sex with 10 football players, one has to wonder if it is plausible given the power and threatening dynamic-and after reading the EOAA report, I am convinced it is not plausible in this context.
The accused athletes are adamant that any sexual contact with the alleged victim was consensual and while even the EOAA report says that in some cases that is likely the case, it is not the case in others. The credibility of the players is also questionable considering the statements they have provided, filming the alleged victim without consent and distributing the video(s) just to name a few things. Considering the level of detail and balance in the report and that I feel gives at least some due process to everyone, the suspensions are warranted (remember as a non-criminal proceeding even the standard of due process is different in campus code violations).
http://www.forbes.com/sites/bdavidr...rotest-is-for-the-wrong-reasons/#431d09867323
Go Gophers!!
In this case, even though the players might firmly believe they are doing the right thing and I support their right to do it, I believe this protest is for the wrong reasons. There is no argument that there is a systemic problem on college campuses, athletics included, with campus sexual assault issues. It can no longer be tolerated or swept under the rug. The players must understand that there are university processes and criminal processes and many times they are mutually exclusive. One does not have to be like the other. This is one of those situations. While, it is a fair question to ask as to why 10 teammates are suspended after being cleared of any criminal charges, it is important to show the players that after the completion of the university report it was determined that action needed to be taken based upon the more likely than not standard at the school. Also this is something that colleges and universities nationwide need to do a better job of concerning the safety of all students and exactly detailing over and over the difference and what qualifies as affirmative consent and what is criminal versus student code violations. While it is possible a woman wanted to have consensual sex with 10 football players, one has to wonder if it is plausible given the power and threatening dynamic-and after reading the EOAA report, I am convinced it is not plausible in this context.
The accused athletes are adamant that any sexual contact with the alleged victim was consensual and while even the EOAA report says that in some cases that is likely the case, it is not the case in others. The credibility of the players is also questionable considering the statements they have provided, filming the alleged victim without consent and distributing the video(s) just to name a few things. Considering the level of detail and balance in the report and that I feel gives at least some due process to everyone, the suspensions are warranted (remember as a non-criminal proceeding even the standard of due process is different in campus code violations).
http://www.forbes.com/sites/bdavidr...rotest-is-for-the-wrong-reasons/#431d09867323
Go Gophers!!
