Can't see the logic for getting behind the players on this one. WTF are these guys out partying in the presence of alcohol after a game? WTF didnt they get the hell out of there when they saw what was going down with an inebriated cheerleader? How many F'ing times were these kids warned by coaches, administrators, etc to avoid exactly these types of situations? WTF didn't these guys pay attention to what happened with Dorsey last spring?
Playing football is a PRIVILEGE and the principals in this fiasco gave the university a black eye, not the EEOC or WTF its called.
Blaming this on "feminists" and "PC police" is total bull****. These guys deserved to be suspended. Hardin can join Dorsey wherever he ended up.
Memo to Claeys: next time recruit character.
Great post. You are one of the few posters in this thread who gets it. Below is a short list of U policies and rules that the 10 players might have violated and now are possibly being used to suspend them, kick them off the team, or expel them from school even though their actions may not be a crime requiring proof beyond a reasonable doubt. And the list doesn't even include any of Athletics Department and football team rules that the players might have violated. Furthermore, it is safe bet that at least a few of the of the football players lied to the police, the administration, or TC about their involvement in this case. That, by itself, would be grounds for suspension at the very least.
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University Policies Regarding Alcohol
Students are held responsible under the Student Conduct Code for illegal or unauthorized possession or use of alcohol.
In the residence halls and apartments, residents under the age of 21 may not possess, consume or be in the presence of alcohol.
If You Decide to Drink...
Know and follow Minnesota laws and University policies regarding alcohol.
Watch how much your friends have had to drink and help them if they appear to be in trouble. Don’t be afraid to call for help.
Know how much you drink and the effect it has on you.
Use a designated driver that is sober.
Don’t leave your drink unattended or accept drinks from strangers.
https://oscai.umn.edu/avoid-violations/responsible-alcohol-use
Student Code of Conduct
Subd. 6. Harm to Person. Harm to person means engaging in conduct that endangers or threatens to endanger the physical and/or mental health, safety, or welfare of another person, including, but not limited to, threatening, stalking, harassing, intimidating, or assaulting behavior.
Subd. 8. Sexual Misconduct. Sexual misconduct means any non-consensual behavior of a sexual nature that is committed by force or intimidation, or that is otherwise unwelcome. Sexual misconduct includes the following behaviors: sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual or gender based harassment.
Subd. 11. Illegal or Unauthorized Possession or Use of Drugs or Alcohol. Illegal or unauthorized possession or use of drugs or alcohol means possessing or using drugs or alcohol illegally or, where applicable, without proper University authorization.
Subd. 12. Providing Alcohol to Minors. Providing alcohol to minors means directly or indirectly providing alcohol to anyone under the legal drinking age.
Subd. 19. Violation of University Rules. Violation of University rules means engaging in conduct that violates University, collegiate, or departmental regulations that have been posted or publicized, including provisions contained in University contracts with students.
https://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Student_Conduct_Code.pdf