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UW-Stout offseason thread

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norm1909 said:
I'm not sure what is worse, that or this :( :mad:
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not the right place for this...but I fail to see how its the firefighters fault that he didn't pay the fee. If they save his house...where does it stop? Its unfortunate, but do what your supposed to do.
 
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First post on this website and this thread..

Due to the date, does anyone know if/when Stout is allowed to practice? Tomorrow is two weeks from the first game, which I believe is the first eligible/official day of practice. Would Stout practicing be a sign one way or another in regards to if they play?
 
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thomaa said:
First post on this website and this thread..

Due to the date, does anyone know if/when Stout is allowed to practice? Tomorrow is two weeks from the first game, which I believe is the first eligible/official day of practice. Would Stout practicing be a sign one way or another in regards to if they play?
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As of last year, DIII rules prohibit a team from conducting official practices until a uniform date of October 15th, regardless of proximity to scheduled competitions (some schools are having exhibition games on the 16th or 17th). So no, they will not be having official practices tomorrow.

My question for those in Menomonie would be: Are the stout players participating in "Captain's Practices" (or "Pink fluffy bunnies with cinnamon buns on top", as we like to call them here)? The answer to that question would indeed be very meaningful.
 
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Until the school makes an official move towards cancelling the season, I would expect the players, staff, etc to go forward like everything was normal.

The players working out or practicing would only meanthings werent cancelled already, and not directly say whether or not something could happen in the future.
 
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http://www.leadertelegram.com/news/breaking_news/article_7921eef0-d6dc-11df-a0cb-001cc4c03286.html

UW-Stout hockey players suspended

Two UW-Stout hockey players charged for causing the death of a fellow UW-Stout student and eight other hockey players will be ineligible to play for the team this year, university officials announced this morning.

Those players violated the university’s student-athlete code of conduct, officials determined. That code contains specific language regarding student-athlete behavior related to alcohol use.

Eight hockey team members will be eligible for reinstatement at the end of the upcoming hockey season if approved by the university athletic department and the dean of students. Team members Jedidiah McGlasson and Jared Britton have been charged with assault and felony murder, both as party to the crime, in Bradley Simon’s death after shoving him into a concrete barrier while he rode his bike. Britton and McGlasson will not play for UW-Stout this year and will not be eligible for reinstatement to the hockey team.
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Well, for all the comments about Stout "not doing the right thing" unless they cancel the season, it appears that the administration acted in a manner that punished those involved and was fair to those who were not involved.

I am sure that this will make for a difficult season, but think the administration shold be commended on the action that they took.
 
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Cool. I'm actually glad Stout is gonna play this season - I didn't think they would. My thought was that if they cancelled this season, there would be less incentive to bring the program back for '11-'12. As long as the school and athletic department feel they have handled the situation appropriately, it's really none of my business.

Just curious, were any of this season's projected captains among the suspended players? Also, I would think this program is gonna have some really tight reigns on it, including coach Watkins. Hopefully this serves as a wakeup call and reality check for the rest of college hockey...
 
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Kudos to Stout for taking its time and rendering punishment in a way that appears to relate to degree of involvement in that night's tragic activities . .
 
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All and all I'm happy there will be a season for Stout. Some players didn't deserve the privilege of playing college hockey, but I'd hate to see guys who have gone about their business reasonably well be penalized so severely.
 
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Sorry if this has all been said but I'd like to add my two cents anyways...

First let me say that I think it would be a big mistake for UW-Stout to fire Terry Watkins or "let him go" after this tragic incident. I think Coach Watkins deserves to feel some heat, afterall it's his job to help lead these kids down the right path, but at the end of the day, he isn't their babysitter and players are ultimately responsible for themselves and their choices. I've had the opportunity to meet Coach Watkins before and I feel he is one of the better coach's in D3 and a quality individual. The WHOLE team is going through a really tough time right now I'm sure of it, and Coach Watkins and his staff need to be there for their players to help them cope with this physically as well as emotionally.

I didn't like that article posted from the University personally. To me it lacks sensitivity. They kept referencing the hockey program bouncing back and to me, right now, the hockey team bouncing back doesn't mean anything....a young kid lost his life. Period.
We've all been in situations at one time or another where a split decision made one way or another has resulted in (or helped avoid) serious consequences. The guys who committed this act are not monsters and I'm sure they are not terrible individuals....they let "liquid courage" get the best of them and as a result, a terrible decision led to a fluke accident and everything went horribly wrong. These kids, their lives, their parents, families, friends, and everyone else touched by this tragedy will never be the same. I'd bet none of the parents involved in this terrible mess care much if the program ever bounces back.
 
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pierre maguire said:
Sorry if this has all been said but I'd like to add my two cents anyways...

First let me say that I think it would be a big mistake for UW-Stout to fire Terry Watkins or "let him go" after this tragic incident. I think Coach Watkins deserves to feel some heat, afterall it's his job to help lead these kids down the right path, but at the end of the day, he isn't their babysitter and players are ultimately responsible for themselves and their choices. I've had the opportunity to meet Coach Watkins before and I feel he is one of the better coach's in D3 and a quality individual. The WHOLE team is going through a really tough time right now I'm sure of it, and Coach Watkins and his staff need to be there for their players to help them cope with this physically as well as emotionally.

I didn't like that article posted from the University personally. To me it lacks sensitivity. They kept referencing the hockey program bouncing back and to me, right now, the hockey team bouncing back doesn't mean anything....a young kid lost his life. Period.
We've all been in situations at one time or another where a split decision made one way or another has resulted in (or helped avoid) serious consequences. The guys who committed this act are not monsters and I'm sure they are not terrible individuals....they let "liquid courage" get the best of them and as a result, a terrible decision led to a fluke accident and everything went horribly wrong. These kids, their lives, their parents, families, friends, and everyone else touched by this tragedy will never be the same. I'd bet none of the parents involved in this terrible mess care much if the program ever bounces back.
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I agree with pierre, I just heard about this a bit ago, certainly a tragedy for all involved. Are there any reports on why the kid was shoved off his bike. If the players did it b/c say he was drunk coming from the bar and riding his bike into oncoming traffic or a busy intersection they could have been trying to help him. Rather than basically a barfight type incident.

PSA Time- Everyone makes a big deal about seat belts in cars but this is a good example to wear helmets!!! Drunk or sober, fight or just riding to classes on campus, this something can happen riding a bike and this kinda head injury could happen to anyone, helmets just like playing hockey and football make a huge difference and save your life!
 
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