So OP. IF Moss is FOUND GUILTY, you dont want him back. But yet, you throw Winston under the bus even after he was given his due process and it's so obvious he did no wrong that he wasnt even charged. LOL. Nice try.
Just because he wasn't charged doesn't mean he's not guilty. There just may not be evidence or other reasons for not charging him. Listen, I don't know what happened. But, I do believe it sets a very bad example to have him as a Hiesman winner. Yes, that is unfair to him if he didn't do it. But, that's just what happens when someone alledges you of raping them. (I also agree with the OP that Moss should go if he's guilty, but not going to get into now as that subject was addressed a long time ago, before the season even started, in a past post).
It also shows a bad example that someone just had to allegedly claim something to ruin someone's hopes in winning something. If they didn't have the proof, or whatever it was to charge him, then its not fair to treat the guy like he is guilty. Lets punish people for sh#t they didn't do!
If Moss is found guilty, there is no way in hell he should be kicked off the team. Why you might ask? Because he has kept his nose clean since this incident. People deserve a second chance. Put him on a very short leash and if he fu#*$ up, its his loss.
Well, yes, the situation is bad for everyone. She has been "punished" and so has he. The distinction I'm making (from your line of thinking) is that he not being "punished" for rape -- he is being "punished" for being involved in an allegation of rape. I know this seems like it's a non-sequitur, but to me it's different. Fair or not, that's the reality. Simply making the claim raises a sink that can't be ignored. Yes, I know you disagree. But that's my view.
Also, I don't know all the facts, but she didn't make the claim to ruin his chance of winning the Hiesman. She made it on the night the rape allegedly occurred (a long time ago), and has continued that claim to this day.
On Moss, I think it's a big deal. But considering it happened before the season, it is odd. The only explanation I can think of is the school admin (not Bo) took time and now won't allow him back, or he's not happy here (maybe because they required him to do things as a result of the incident, grades or otherwise). Stated another way, and in response to your comment, I don't think Bo kicked him off the team. I think there is something else going on.
