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Boston University 2012 Offseason
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brassbonanza
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Re: Boston University 2012 Offseason
The B1G already did ban them from the conference championship and they will not be allowed to receive any of the BCS revenue that's distributed among conference members over the next four years. The sanctions are about as good as they can be without creating even more bystander victims who had nothing to do with this situation. If this plays any role in the BU task force, that would be an egregious mistake, since one of the cases the
y were tasked to investigate has already proven to be more or less false, and the other has been downgraded in severity since it occurred. I expect some basic recommendations about letting players into bars, giving them more training about how to handle themselves and who they associate with, yada, yada. Nothing more than that. Nicastro's dismissal of charges and the comments from the DA's office somewhat devalued the perceived urgent necessity of this task force.
The B1G already did ban them from the conference championship and they will not be allowed to receive any of the BCS revenue that's distributed among conference members over the next four years. The sanctions are about as good as they can be without creating even more bystander victims who had nothing to do with this situation. If this plays any role in the BU task force, that would be an egregious mistake, since one of the cases the
y were tasked to investigate has already proven to be more or less false, and the other has been downgraded in severity since it occurred. I expect some basic recommendations about letting players into bars, giving them more training about how to handle themselves and who they associate with, yada, yada. Nothing more than that. Nicastro's dismissal of charges and the comments from the DA's office somewhat devalued the perceived urgent necessity of this task force.
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
Nothing..... Nothing has been proven false
brassbonanza
Super Serial
Re: Boston University 2012 Offseason
Perhaps proven was the wrong word, but the fact that the DA dismissed all charges against Nicastro, and stated that they felt they would not be able to prove those charges makes it fairly apparent that was he was accused of did not occur as they alleged.
Perhaps proven was the wrong word, but the fact that the DA dismissed all charges against Nicastro, and stated that they felt they would not be able to prove those charges makes it fairly apparent that was he was accused of did not occur as they alleged.
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Uh, no it doesn't. It just means they didn't think they could prove the case. Nothing more than that. This isn't a case where the alleged victim admits they made it all up. Perhaps there's a chance that could still happen but to my knowledge, it hasn't yet.
Uh, no it doesn't. It just means they didn't think they could prove the case. Nothing more than that. This isn't a case where the alleged victim admits they made it all up. Perhaps there's a chance that could still happen but to my knowledge, it hasn't yet.
claver2010
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defkit
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Re: Boston University 2012 Offseason
Does anybody know the answer to this question? Did Clendening's money go to someone who was already locked in, say a reward to an upperclassman or something like that?
Does anybody know the answer to this question? Did Clendening's money go to someone who was already locked in, say a reward to an upperclassman or something like that?
brassbonanza
Super Serial
Re: Boston University 2012 Offseason
I believe there is one available because one of the incoming recruits (Hetnik?) has a parent who is an employee of BU and thus can attend school at a 90% tuition discount, so a scholarship isn't necessary.
I believe there is one available because one of the incoming recruits (Hetnik?) has a parent who is an employee of BU and thus can attend school at a 90% tuition discount, so a scholarship isn't necessary.
Re: Boston University 2012 Offseason
Hetnik was decelerated to 2013 before the Clendening news broke. FL reported BU was looking to use his scholarship on an additional D instead of reaccelerating Hetnik. I haven't heard any news anywhere since then.
Hetnik was decelerated to 2013 before the Clendening news broke. FL reported BU was looking to use his scholarship on an additional D instead of reaccelerating Hetnik. I haven't heard any news anywhere since then.
candycanes99
HAVE SOME CLASS
Re: Boston University 2012 Offseason
True, but in cases like that which can be he said/she said anyway, what made them suddenly decide they couldn't prove it? It's most likely that the charges they had considered going for were too severe. I'm sure something really did happen, but what exactly we won't know.
True, but in cases like that which can be he said/she said anyway, what made them suddenly decide they couldn't prove it? It's most likely that the charges they had considered going for were too severe. I'm sure something really did happen, but what exactly we won't know.
carltonbarrett
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Re: Boston University 2012 Offseason
Murderers, rapists and drunk drivers walk all the time for the same reason, but it hardly means the crime didn't happen.
Murderers, rapists and drunk drivers walk all the time for the same reason, but it hardly means the crime didn't happen.
Nick Papagiorgio
Holding court
Re: Boston University 2012 Offseason
I think it's time to move on from this stuff until the task force comes up with their findings.
It's almost August... At this point we should be discussing more important stuff... like who will get kicked off the team next, which Terrier(s) will have their wrist broken by Nate Gerbe this season, and which BU players will be good candidates for the Pinhead Nation All-Milk Carton Team.
Side note: Did you know Jerry Sandusky was the OL coach for BU football in 1968? Didn't realize that until I perused the Freeh report a few days ago.
I think it's time to move on from this stuff until the task force comes up with their findings.
It's almost August... At this point we should be discussing more important stuff... like who will get kicked off the team next, which Terrier(s) will have their wrist broken by Nate Gerbe this season, and which BU players will be good candidates for the Pinhead Nation All-Milk Carton Team.
Side note: Did you know Jerry Sandusky was the OL coach for BU football in 1968? Didn't realize that until I perused the Freeh report a few days ago.
candycanes99
HAVE SOME CLASS
Re: Boston University 2012 Offseason
You are sure in a cheery mood today.It's almost August... At this point we should be discussing more important stuff... like who will get kicked off the team next, which Terrier(s) will have their wrist broken by Nate Gerbe this season, and which BU players will be good candidates for the Pinhead Nation All-Milk Carton Team.
Crap, no wonder BU football had all it's wins from 1993-2011 vacated.
Split-N
All Hail
Re: Boston University 2012 Offseason
I've acquired some insights into the inner workings of law enforcement over the years (not as a defendant!) so, if I may and with all due respect, there's more to the term "dismissal" than just an opinion that a case cannot be proven in court. Trust me, prosecutors are absolutely loath to dismiss a charge once brought, especially in cases that have gained a degree of notoriety or public interest. And to dismiss all charges in multiple-charge cases is very much a rarity. Invariably, prosecutors will reduce the charges before they dismiss them. If they had any shred of a case, especially one involving the emotions that go with alleged sexual offenses, most prosecutors would opt to play it out in front of a jury anyway and let the chips fall where they may. In prosecutor-speak, "dismissed" means "we have no case."
(BTW, I'm not an apologist for the institution located on lower Comm. Ave.)
I've acquired some insights into the inner workings of law enforcement over the years (not as a defendant!) so, if I may and with all due respect, there's more to the term "dismissal" than just an opinion that a case cannot be proven in court. Trust me, prosecutors are absolutely loath to dismiss a charge once brought, especially in cases that have gained a degree of notoriety or public interest. And to dismiss all charges in multiple-charge cases is very much a rarity. Invariably, prosecutors will reduce the charges before they dismiss them. If they had any shred of a case, especially one involving the emotions that go with alleged sexual offenses, most prosecutors would opt to play it out in front of a jury anyway and let the chips fall where they may. In prosecutor-speak, "dismissed" means "we have no case."
(BTW, I'm not an apologist for the institution located on lower Comm. Ave.)
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brassbonanza
Super Serial
Re: Boston University 2012 Offseason
If you can't tell the huge difference between someone "walking" - a slang term for someone tried and found not guilty, and someone whose charges were completely dropped prior to being put on trial, I'm not sure I can help you.
If you can't tell the huge difference between someone "walking" - a slang term for someone tried and found not guilty, and someone whose charges were completely dropped prior to being put on trial, I'm not sure I can help you.
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
Regardless of the actions here, "not guilty" does not equal "innocent". OJ was found not guilty (for example).
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but he was put on trial. Did you read what you quoted?
but he was put on trial. Did you read what you quoted?
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
SteveF
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not particularly well
Didn't oj's daughter go to bu? He's being intentionally dense!! #agenda #conspiracy
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