Coach Prime went to Colorado, implemented a bunch of rules very similar to what Ferentz was doing at Iowa, and people said he was going to run a tight ship. No racism there.
See how that works?...
Coach Prime went to Colorado, implemented a bunch of rules very similar to what Ferentz was doing at Iowa, and people said he was going to run a tight ship. No racism there.
I suppose it's "possible" that a player or two had it in for Fitz and therefore concocted a series lies built around very specific hazing practices that never happened. But I try to use common sense, and that tells me that hazing has been around for long time, especially in sports like football and wrestling and it isn't a stretch to think that a meathead like Fitz has been a fan of it since his playing days.Spaceman.....do you think it is possible that a player or two “had it in for Fitz” as alleged by some and Fitz is a victim of a lie?
I have seen this first hand back in “work days”....it can happen! Not saying it did....but the standard for firing a person should be based on the same criteria as might get one suspended or found “innocent”....
Here's a link. Coaching change is a factor.I might be wrong but I thought the NCAA eliminated that stipulation. I believe, however, players can be granted a waiver for mental health reasons. So if a Northwestern player could show that he was one of the victims of the hazing then he might be eligible to transfer.
This. The allegations were very specific and could have easily been disproven.I suppose it's "possible" that a player or two had it in for Fitz and therefore concocted a series lies built around very specific hazing practices that never happened. But I try to use common sense, and that tells me that hazing has been around for long time, especially in sports like football and wrestling and it isn't a stretch to think that a meathead like Fitz has been a fan of it since his playing days.
One of these scenarios seems much more likely to me.
Does coach Prime have a strength and conditioning coach that loves to spew racists remarks?Coach Prime went to Colorado, implemented a bunch of rules very similar to what Ferentz was doing at Iowa, and people said he was going to run a tight ship. No racism there.
Does coach Prime have a strength and conditioning coach that loves to spew racists remarks?
Where could I find those remarks?Nope,.. Coach Primes spews his own racist remarks,.. No middle man required.
I feel like the “car wash” and “running” rituals would warrant a waiver.Here's a link. Coaching change is a factor.
https://www.espn.com/college-footba...ootball-new-transfer-portal-windows-explained
That was last year. The rule changed in the spring of this year. But in reading a little deeper, I think the rule change only applies to players who want to transfer for a second time when there is a coaching change.Here's a link. Coaching change is a factor.
https://www.espn.com/college-footba...ootball-new-transfer-portal-windows-explained
FIFYI suppose it's "possible" that ELEVEN players had it in for Fitz and therefore concocted a series lies built around very specific hazing practices that never happened. But I try to use common sense, and that tells me that hazing has been around for long time, especially in sports like football and wrestling and it isn't a stretch to think that a meathead like Fitz has been a fan of it since his playing days.
One of these scenarios seems much more likely to me.
I think there is ample evidence. As an attorney, I always say that lay people see about 10 to 15% of the actual dirty laundry. The rest is cleverly hidden behind attorneys.Assuming ex players with an agenda were not setting this up
I think there is ample evidence. As an attorney, I always say that lay people see about 10 to 15% of the actual dirty laundry. The rest is cleverly hidden behind attorneys.
You are right about endowments. I will just tell you, as being familiar with university attorneys, and firms that they consult, they will run ole Pat into the ground and take him to pound town. He's free to sue, this is America after all, but he ain't getting more than a "settlement." Unless his employment contract was drafted by a chimpanzee, chances are these type of events trigger automatic dismissal and pecuniary loss (except maybe at Twitter where the former CEO is measuring his tiny peeny).If Fitz beats’em in Court, NW has the wherewithal to pay “kazillions”.....they just completed a record breaking $6B fund raiser for the school....no school anywhere in the world has raised that much money for the dear old alma mater in history.
I’m just thinking in the deepest recesses of my mind that Fitz is getting railroaded here. Maybe not and it is NWs problem....
I am always reminded of my favorite Ralph Miller story."...One day during a basketball practice, Ralph realized his paycheck, his professional future and his family’s well-being was running up and down the basketball court in the jock strap of an 18 year old kid.
Yes and that sum will be nowhere close to what he is suing for.Fitz is going to get a payout. I have been involved in enough terminations to know that unless he was literally stealing from them, they will have to pay him.
Yes and that sum will be nowhere close to what he is suing for.
Especially if his defense is zero knowledge of any hazing. At least that's the gist I got from his letter. If he had zero knowledge of hazing . That's also fairly damning.Yes and that sum will be nowhere close to what he is suing for.
I've agreed with your assessment of "college sports" from day 1. To call them student athletes or collegiate athletes is a joke. None of them are remotely there for an education and half of them can't string along a complete sentence.The biggest joke is that people keep pretending this has something to do with colleges.
Jesus its pro football. Stop this crap.
Wow. Just think about how many dick slaps that would buy.
Counterpoint ---- stfu about someone's background, clothing and hair appearance. It has nothing to do with their football abilities.“Racist” can be a horribly subjective (and inappropriate) term. Skin color, how you wear your clothes and hats to how the school prepares your training table food…..It’s a catch’all……Sometimes a young teenager who is homesick or having “girl friend troubles” can see racism in everything. Some times we can just be too sensitive to our surroundings…….I hope some here are paying attention because “it” can happen to anyone. For anything.
Point of clarification - his college career didn’t end against Iowa. He was a junior when he broke his leg and missed out on the chance to play in the Rose Bowl. He came back the next season and helped lead Northwestern to the Citrus Bowl.Nobody can put Fitzy in a corner.
Maybe now he can stop bitching about Iowa ending his college football playing days
It’s Northwestern. There are plenty of people on the team who aren’t going to the NFL and are there to get that degree.The biggest joke is that people keep pretending this has something to do with colleges.
Jesus its pro football. Stop this crap.
While I do agree with the larger premise that college sports are much more professional these days than they are amateur endeavors...I happen to personally know multiple current D1 athletes that are absolutely there for the education...too. In that respect, I think you are casting with way too wide of a net here.I've agreed with your assessment of "college sports" from day 1. To call them student athletes or collegiate athletes is a joke. None of them are remotely there for an education and half of them can't string along a complete sentence.
It’s Northwestern. There are plenty of people on the team who aren’t going to the NFL and are there to get that degree.
They’re making UChicago look brilliant for dropping out of the Big Ten when they did. Northwestern doesn’t need this .The NW establishment has to be wondering why they bother with football at this point. They dont need it.
They’re making UChicago look brilliant for dropping out of the Big Ten when they did. Northwestern doesn’t need this .
I'm more of the opinion that the major revenue sports should probably be spun off. The college coaches contracts are ludicrous at this point. Pay the kids and then after their playing days if football/basketball doesn't work out. They can then go to college.While I do agree with the larger premise that college sports are much more professional these days than they are amateur endeavors...I happen to personally know multiple current D1 athletes that are absolutely there for the education...too. In that respect, I think you are casting with way too wide of a net here.
Right here at Iowa we have some tremendous examples of student/athletes to consider and they can do far more than just string together a complete sentence.
Players whose head coaches were fired during the season will have an immediate 30-day window to enter the portal, allowing other coaches to talk and communicate with them if there's a future spot on their roster.Here's a link. Coaching change is a factor.
https://www.espn.com/college-footba...ootball-new-transfer-portal-windows-explained
This isn't qualitative. It's quantitative. How much and how severe was the hazing? I'm guessing hazing still exists in most programs to some degree.I suppose it's "possible" that a player or two had it in for Fitz and therefore concocted a series lies built around very specific hazing practices that never happened. But I try to use common sense, and that tells me that hazing has been around for long time, especially in sports like football and wrestling and it isn't a stretch to think that a meathead like Fitz has been a fan of it since his playing days.
One of these scenarios seems much more likely to me.
Depends on the eleven claims. Hard to believe Northwestern would fire him over the claims of only one player. If only one player alleged the dick slapping and the rest merely claimed a mix of racial insensitivity or less severe escapades.This isn't qualitative. It's quantitative. How much and how severe was the hazing? I'm guessing hazing still exists in most programs to some degree.
We all know there are a wide range of possibilities. If Fitz was let go because of claims that were greatly embellished by the kid, he has a nice case and Uni shot themselves in the foot
I wasn't aware of the other claims. And I'm not aware of whether they were all the same sort of claim.Depends on the eleven claims. Hard to believe Northwestern would fire him over the claims of only one player. If only one player alleged the dick slapping and the rest merely claimed a mix of racial insensitivity or less severe escapades.
You need to read up on it.I wasn't aware of the other claims. And I'm not aware of whether they were all the same sort of claim.
Ah, using the Fritz defense. I had no knowledgeI wasn't aware of the other claims. And I'm not aware of whether they were all the same sort of claim.