Did Kansas & its fans sell their souls to the devil, all for a National Championship shot?

[jasonrann]

I think it is hilarious that they pan to Larry Brown whenever he is at one of the Kansas games like he is a god or something. One of the biggest crooks in college basketball, give me a break. I live in Kansas City and it's pretty hard to stomach the fans down here.

 

[DanL53]

Kansas, North Carolina, Kentucky (What happens in the Coal Lodge no doubt stays in the Coal Lodge), frankly I have suspicions about Baylor and Florida as well...

 

[David1979]

I find it interesting and convenient that they finally suspended Josh Jackson for his vandalism AFTER the regular season was completed. They suspended him for the Big 12 tournament game, which they lost to TCU. But hey, he was available for the NCAA Tournament, and that is all that matters.

Read the original post again. How many women have to be assaulted before enough is enough?

You aren't big on facts are you?

 

[GoHawks2009]

Kansas' season has been clouded by allegations of assault, felonies, rape, and drug paraphernalia possession.

Take a look at this list:

Sophomore Guard Lageral Vick
* A 2015 KU investigation found he likely assaulted a female student, hitting her multiple times. The KU Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access ruled, based on a preponderance of evidence, that Vick likely committed domestic violence. The office recommended two years of university probation. Vick was not charged with a crime. It is unknown whether Vick was suspended, though he has not missed games this season

* Is a person of interest in the alleged felony vandalism of a car owned by the same woman on Dec 9 (damages listed at $2,991 -- in excess of the $1,500 felony threshold). Several people witnessed the vandalism and have been interviewed by police.


Freshman Josh Jackson (likely lottery pick)
* Is also a person of interest in the alleged felony vandalism of a car owned by the woman mentioned above, on Dec 9 (damages listed at $2,991 -- in excess of the $1,500 felony threshold) Several people witnessed the vandalism and have been interviewed by police.


The whole team
* Police are also investigating the alleged rape in December of a 16-year-old girl at an on-campus dorm that houses the Kansas men's basketball team. Five members of the team were listed as witnesses in the assault case.


Sophomore Carlton Bragg
* During the investigation of the alleged rape mentioned above, police found two glass smoking devices with residue. Bragg was granted diversion of a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. He remains suspended indefinitely from the team.

The diversion agreement was reached Wednesday, Feb 1, after criminal charges were filed in Lawrence Municipal Court on Monday, said Supervising City Prosecutor Elizabeth Hafoka, who did not immediately have details of the terms.

If Bragg meets those terms, the charge will be dropped, according to the city prosecutor's website. If he does not, the charges will be reinstated. The site says diversion is only for first-time offenders and those who don't seem likely to engage in further criminal activity.


* Bragg was previously suspended in December for misdemeanor battery charges against a woman that were later dropped. The woman, Saleeha Soofi was charged with battery and pleaded not guilty.

UPDATE on Bragg: Bragg was reinstated Feb 6, just in time for the game at Kansas Sate, where Kansas survived, 74-71. Bragg played 13 minutes off the bench, was 3-4 from the field, 6 points, 3 rebounds (2 of which were offensive), 2 assists.


Source: http://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...h-jackson-kansas-jayhawks-eyed-vandalism-case

The answer is yes, they did.

 

[Franisdaman]

That's just standard procedure at Larryville. The program has been put on probation several times, including the years it won the NCAA title in hoops. Like North Carolina, Kansas is simply exempt from criticism by the national sports media.

I just don't get it.

When Vick was doing that 360 dunk on Purdue and the announcers were marveling at it, all I could think about was him assaulting a female student, hitting her multiple times. Vick has not missed games this season. Keep in mind, too, that he committed FELONY vandalism of a car owned by the same woman on Dec 9 (damages listed at $2,991 -- in excess of the $1,500 felony threshold).Several people witnessed the vandalism and have been interviewed by police.


And then look at Freshman Josh Jackson (likely lottery pick). He was part of the felony vandalism of a car owned by the woman mentioned above, on Dec 9 (damages listed at $2,991 -- in excess of the $1,500 felony threshold) Several people witnessed the vandalism and have been interviewed by police. And he misses just ONE game (the Big 12 tourney game, which they lost to TCU)??


Then look at the whole team
* Police are also investigating the alleged rape in December of a 16-year-old girl at an on-campus dorm that houses the Kansas men's basketball team. Five members of the team were listed as witnesses in the assault case. Did anything come of this or will it all come out after the season is over?

 

[Franisdaman]

Update: Feb 24, From the Kansas City Star: Two days after the University of Kansas men’s basketball team won its 13th consecutive conference title, one of the Jayhawks’ star players has been charged with allegedly damaging the car of a women’s basketball player in early December.

Josh Jackson, 20, was charged Friday in Douglas County District Court with one count of criminal damage to property, less than $1,000, which is a Class B non-person misdemeanor that is punishable by up to six months in jail. Jackson later issued a statement in which he said he was sorry and that he had “offered to pay for any damage that I directly caused.”

Later Friday, KU coach Bill Self said he had already disciplined Jackson for his actions that led to the charge and called him “a great ambassador for the university.” Jackson has started all 28 KU games this season. Since the incident, however, the women’s player who reported it (McKenzie Calvert) has seen her minutes per game nearly cut in half.

A news release from Branson’s office details some of what happened in those early morning hours. Calvert reportedly threw a drink on a male patron while leaving the bar. The Star has learned that the patron was Vick.

Jackson followed Calvert to her car, according to the release, and they argued. Witnesses saw Jackson kick the driver’s door of Calvert’s car and kick a rear taillight.

The Star has learned that Calvert — a standout on the women’s team — was in the driver’s seat while Jackson kicked her car.

Investigators have interviewed several people who witnessed the reported crime. A police report categorized the $2,991 in total damage to the car as a felony. But Friday’s release listed the damage at a higher amount, $3,150.45.

“Felony criminal damage (damage in excess of $1,000) was not charged because the state cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt that all the damage to the door and taillight were caused by Jackson,” the release said.

According to the release, Calvert told police her car had been damaged by a known person and others she could not identify. Witnesses at the scene also couldn’t identify others who also may have damaged the car. When asked if Lawrence police were still investigating whether others may have damaged the car, Sgt. Amy Rhoads said the case was closed.

Jackson is scheduled to be arraigned in Douglas County District Court at 3 p.m. April 12, seven business days after the NCAA championship game. In his statement, Jackson said he was “very sorry that this whole situation occurred.”

REGARDING THE RAPE CASE

Feb 24 update from the KC Star: KU police are still investigating the reported rape and two other crimes — contributing to a child’s misconduct and furnishing alcohol to a minor. Police have not released any information about a suspect in those three offenses, including whether the suspect resides at McCarthy or attends KU.



Full story: http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article134735694.html

 

[~Keyser Soze~]

Kansas, North Carolina, Kentucky (What happens in the Coal Lodge no doubt stays in the Coal Lodge), frankly I have suspicions about Baylor and Florida as well...

So what exactly happens in the lodge? Care to explain or are you just gonna trash a bunch of guys you don't know and have never met? You seem to have a lot of suspicions and no evidence of anything. Pretty trashy if you ask me.

 

[Franisdaman]

Jackson is scheduled to be arraigned in Douglas County District Court at 3 p.m. April 12, seven business days after the NCAA championship game. In his statement, Jackson said he was “very sorry that this whole situation occurred.”

REGARDING THE RAPE CASE

Feb 24 update from the KC Star: KU police are still investigating the reported rape and two other crimes — contributing to a child’s misconduct and furnishing alcohol to a minor. Police have not released any information about a suspect in those three offenses, including whether the suspect resides at McCarthy or attends KU.

 

[Franisdaman]

When asked if there was any chance Jackson would miss NCAA tournament games, Self responded by saying, “Hell no.”

Link: http://tricountysentry.com/blog/jos...-would-beat-her-ass-during-december-incident/

 

[Obviously Oblivious]

But he's so very sorry for what he did so nothing to see here, really folks, just move along. Players and coaches won't be available for questions until after the tournament concludes. I used to respect KU basketball but obviously they don't respect themselves or their program anymore, so neither do I. I hope the NCAA stomps a mud hole in their asses, but I'm not holding my breath. KU is a turd in the punch bowl of college athletics.

 

[Franisdaman]

But he's so very sorry for what he did so nothing to see here, really folks, just move along. Players and coaches won't be available for questions until after the tournament concludes. I used to respect KU basketball but obviously they don't respect themselves or their program anymore, so neither do I. I hope the NCAA stomps a mud hole in their asses, but I'm not holding my breath. KU is a turd in the punch bowl of college athletics.

KU and North Carolina are both turds and just wait; they will be meeting for the National Championship.

 

[goodbyebobby]

No, they did not sell their souls out.

 

[MeetTheFerentz]

If they did, turns out to be a pretty lousy return on a major investment.

 

[Franisdaman]

If they did, turns out to be a pretty lousy return on a major investment.

they should have offered up their left nuts instead LOL

 

[El Simbolo]

Apparently when it came down to it someone reneged on giving up their first born

 

[kceasthawk]

Kansas is now 2 and 7 in elite 8 games under Self. I know we'd all love to be at that level every year, but as big 12 champs every year, and a one or two seed almost every year, well the natives will be grumbling before too long.

 

[hawkipucker]

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......except that these Moped incidents have been a recurring problem.