Harvard Captain arrested on assault charges

HelenaCat95 · Post by **HelenaCat95** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:05 pm

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/f ... index.html

Given the string of off-field problems listed in the article, shouldn't Harvard be taking a look at their recruiting process, and the character of athletes they are recruiting?

Seriously, I'm not trying to make light of the situation, nor am I trying to excuse our own off-field difficulties. All I am saying is that it is a shame that in any population of people (no matter how small) there will be some that get into trouble - even at a revered institution such as Harvard. I do not believe that it is Harvard's fault. Blame should be put on the individuals that committed the act (allegedly).

HelenaCat95 · Post by **HelenaCat95** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 10:12 am

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2537559

Air Force should probably reassess their recruiting process, and the character of the athletes they bring in to their program (sarcasm off)

HelenaCat95 · Post by **HelenaCat95** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:00 pm

Now the Harvard QB is suspended for 5 games.
Shouldn't the Crimson be looking at the character of the athletes they recruit?

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2544905

longhorn_22 · Post by **longhorn_22** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 5:08 pm

HelenaCat95 wrote:Now the Harvard QB is suspended for 5 games.
Shouldn't the Crimson be looking at the character of the athletes they recruit?

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2544905

Proooobably.

HelenaCat95 · Post by **HelenaCat95** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 5:24 pm

My point (which I could probably have articulated more artfully) is that at this time that many are criticizing MSU for the horrible actions of two former students, that at least two very well respected schools (Harvard and Air Force) are having difficulty with the behavior of their current student athletes.

We should all keep in mind that people are responsible for their own actions.

longhorn_22 · Post by **longhorn_22** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 5:40 pm

HelenaCat95 wrote:My point (which I could probably have articulated more artfully) is that at this time that many are criticizing MSU for the horrible actions of two former students, that at least two very well respected schools (Harvard and Air Force) are having difficulty with the behavior of their current student athletes.

We should all keep in mind that people are responsible for their own actions.

I knew what you meant and I agree. People need to take care of themselves and people need to take responsibility for their actions. Rather than look at a school or some other institution all the time.

HelenaCat95 · Post by **HelenaCat95** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 5:45 pm

longhorn_22 wrote:
HelenaCat95 wrote:My point (which I could probably have articulated more artfully) is that at this time that many are criticizing MSU for the horrible actions of two former students, that at least two very well respected schools (Harvard and Air Force) are having difficulty with the behavior of their current student athletes.

We should all keep in mind that people are responsible for their own actions.
I knew what you meant and I agree. People need to take care of themselves and people need to take responsibility for their actions. Rather than look at a school or some other institution all the time.

Amen.
I thought we were on the same page...just wasn't sure....my bad.