Jordan got off easy

[in_the_stands]

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A question for the righteous here - what punishment do you think fits JE's crime? From the tone, I'd guess many would say prison time, and if so, how many years?

[DWadle1983]

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A question for the righteous here - what punishment do you think fits JE's crime? From the tone, I'd guess many would say prison time, and if so, how many years?

Since I had the post above yours, so I'm not sure if I'm included in this, I'll answer for myself. I'm assuming the comment doesn't pertain to the basketball aspect, and if it does I've addressed that above.

The person he harmed the most from drinking and driving is himself first and foremost. Driving the car didn't harm anyone, it could have, but it did not.

I understand why others are very angry about this aspect. Many have known people who have been hurt or killed by drunk driving, and for the rest of us, and since I was in Iowa at the time I guess I can include myself in this, it upsets you that people may have made a decision that takes chances with the safety of loved ones.

I think what upsets others, and they shouldn't feel this way because he isn't, is that they see him as almost an extended part of their family and their anger is as much as anything disappointment with someone they held in high regard.

[williebat]

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this has turned into quite the thread! I thought there for a second PPride was just making comments to pad his post numbers but for some reason he is still stuck on 17? Victory, after reading your post it is understandable why you are coming on soooo strong but man........your words are sharp and quite frankly maybe you should take a deep breath put the keyboard down and walk away for a bit.......The shock and disappointment of the recent news is approaching two full days old now. I would like to think we as PANTHER FANS! can take a collective sigh.......and begin refocusing on the task at hand and that is getting behind our Panthers and cheering them on as we wrap up the regular season and head into the post season. Nobody is perfect and thank goodness nobody got hurt! We all make bad decisions and when we do we have to pay for them and so will JE. Let's stop all the negativity and to reuse a phrase I posted before PANTHER NATION UNITE!!!!!

UNI FIGHT UNI FIGHT UNI FIGHT UNI FIGHT

A win tonight will make this bitter pill a whole lot easier to swallow!

[ProwlingPanther]

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A question for the righteous here - what punishment do you think fits JE's crime? From the tone, I'd guess many would say prison time, and if so, how many years?

Let me start by saying that I am fine with the 3 game suspension. It seems to be a standard penalty for this type of crime.

My frustration stems from the fact that this is arguably the greatest season in Northern Iowa basketball history. (At least at this point of the season, we will have to see how the rest pans out.) For everyone that went to games when there was roughly 300 people in attendance, to everyone that supported the program when nobody else would. Even last year when the Panthers made their great run and shared the conference championship, there were numerous empty seats.

I felt like we were and are finally getting to the point where we can be a respected team and one that our own community is aware of. A top 25 team that is finally getting National Coverage and articles in USA Today and Sports Illustrated. Announcers are no longer calling us NIU, etc, etc.

Yes he made a mistake but the timing in which he made the mistake is what makes it all the more dissapointing.

True, he is just a kid and doesn't owe anyone on this board anything. However, the fact that he was willing to risk his own future and the season shows me that he doesn't care as much about the fans, his school or his teammates as I would have hoped.

Our latest ESPN article is talking about his OWI arrest. Not the kind of coverage we need.

Like I have said in previous posts. I still really like the kid, I hope he learns from this and I will cheer like crazy and support him when he returns. But I am not going to pretend like I am not dissapointed and my opinion of him has certainly changed.

Panther N8-Out!!

[TommyT]

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this has turned into quite the thread! I thought there for a second ppride was just making comments to pad his post numbers but for some reason he is still stuck on 17? Victory, after reading your post it is understandable why you are coming on soooo strong but man........your words are sharp and quite frankly maybe you should take a deep breath put the keyboard down and walk away for a bit.......the shock and disappointment of the recent news is approaching two full days old now. I would like to think we as panther fans! Can take a collective sigh.......and begin refocusing on the task at hand and that is getting behind our panthers and cheering them on as we wrap up the regular season and head into the post season. Nobody is perfect and thank goodness nobody got hurt! We all make bad decisions and when we do we have to pay for them and so will je. Let's stop all the negativity and to reuse a phrase i posted before panther nation unite!!!!!

Uni fight uni fight uni fight uni fight

amen!!!!!!!

[Marc Wigim]

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I've never been picked up for drunk driving. JE is an irresponsible jackass.

TH, you are a beacon of righteousness for us all to follow.

[Khan4Cats]

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A question for the righteous here - what punishment do you think fits JE's crime? From the tone, I'd guess many would say prison time, and if so, how many years?

Let me start by saying that I am fine with the 3 game suspension. It seems to be a standard penalty for this type of crime.

I started a poll on Valleytalk-not exactly a UNI-friendly place-about what the appropriate punishment should be.

To my surprise, the leading choice right now is in agreement with the school policy-even from some posters who have showed little love for UNI at all in the past. Second choice is suspension through Arch Madness-which I expected to be the lead since it would have a negative impact on our chances of winning there-thereby potentially benefitting all of the other schools.

[TH1974]

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TH, you are a beacon of righteousness for us all to follow.

Thanks. You know, it's really *not* that hard to *not* drive drunk or steal purses. I'm not really making any great effort.

[dustj888]

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This type of action seems like it should belong more with the football team than our basketball team. Parsons was one of our best Dbacks when he got the boot. And then last year the two players getting kicked off the team

[electricmayhem]

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Man, I love this board.

Don't worry.. Most Bradley fans have Panther envy. It's nothing to be ashamed of..

I doubt it.

Let's not turn this into Bradley vs. UNI, but when I was at BU in the late 90s, I sure as hell didn't envy UNI. Now, I like the way the UNI program is going al lot better than the BU program. During the Eldon Weaver-Sam Miller years, not so much.

Like I said, I'm a big UNI fan and I hope the team recovers from this setback and goes deep into the NCAA Tournament.

[MSUBear42]

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The larger point is that one shouldn't post something that mind-numbingly stupid without at least attempting to check the facts first.

Excuse me? Are you trying to run people away from this boad? I was just trying to provide some insight but can see it's not welcome here. I admitted I was wrong, I was going off an event that DID happen without literally quoting the student conduct word for word, soorrryyyyy!



Oh, and just for you UNI Prof, Go Hawkeyes (Cedar Rapids Jefferson Grad).

[UNI Prof]

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Oh, and just for you UNI Prof, Go Hawkeyes (Cedar Rapids Jefferson Grad).

Fortunately, UNI has the best team in the state. Unfortunately (for you), SMS does not. Go Mizzou!

[MSUBear42]

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Fortunately, UNI has the best team in the state. Unfortunately (for you), SMS does not. Go Mizzou!

Touche'

[Marc Wigim]

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Thanks. You know, it's really *not* that hard to *not* drive drunk or steal purses. I'm not really making any great effort.

HA! Well played.

[UNI Prof]

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I just think that the school is more concerned with winning this season than teaching a young man a lesson.

Really? What was your take on how "the school" handled the Culliver situation? We either 1) weren't concerned with winning, or 2) didn't want to have a point guard on the roster.