Great questions Chief. Upon further reflection, I might ask will he stay in school, even if he is innocent? Regardless, the blow to his psyche will likely take years from which to recover and any possibility, or reality, of his return to the team this season will likely see only a shadow of his former self.
What we know of TSjr., the public figure, player, and representative of the University, has always seemed so positive in many, many ways.
Of course, this kind of allegation is not new in our world and serves to show others how important it is to take some time to reflect on where you are and with whom. Today's athletes obviously are now walking a much narrower tightrope without a safety net than those of the last millennium. Having graduated 55 years ago, the social landscape has changed drastically and the landmines, for both men and women, are more difficult to avoid.
Bottom line TSjr. has provided all of us with a shocking and disappointing reminder of the pitfalls of our passionate support and interest in college athletics. I hope this gets resolved with some satisfaction to both parties, but that young man, and the young woman involved, will have their lives changed forever starting today.
