Texas Players in Trouble

Hunter94

Heisman Trophy Winner
well folks it appears as though 3 or 4 Texas players were involved in an assault and robbery in Dec. down in Austin and at this time the university officals don't plan any suspensions.....what message DOES THIS send to the college football world? it sez you can do whatever the hell you want, as long as we win a national championship.......that is what it sez......this stuff is exactly why we have the probs we do with these kids in college and it carries right over to their pro careers too..players feeling they are above the law......this is bad for Texas and all collegiate sports.....i realize all the facts are not in yet concerning the investigation, but it all should be out before the bowl game and if these thugs aren't suspended, Mack Brown is a complete loser along with the University of Texas.........IMHO........

hunter

 
sorry guys......trying to post the story, which appears on Yahoo Sports, under

NCAA football heading, without success....Griffin is one of the Texas players implicated.......if someone can post the story would appreciate it.......

hunter

 
Here ya go man. Full story below from espn.com.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2263160

Updated: Dec. 16, 2005, 11:45 PM ET

Texas cornerback part of assault, robbery probeESPN.com news services

AUSTIN, Texas -- Austin police say they are investigating two separate cases of assault and robbery in downtown Austin that involve members of the Texas athletic department.

The incidents occurred Sept. 4 and Dec. 10. No charges have been filed, and names of those being investigated have not been released.

According to police, the incidents were an alleged armed robbery with an automatic handgun on Sept. 4 and assault and attempted robbery on Dec. 10.

Texas acknowledged the investigation Friday night, and athletic director DeLoss Dodds released the following statement:

"We were surprised by the APD release of allegations concerning one or more of our student-athletes. We have followed up on the rumors that we are hearing and spoken with the two student-athletes who are alleged to be under investigation. Within the limited time we had this evening, we have gathered as much information as possible. Based upon what we know at this time we have no reason to believe that the University or the athletic department need to take any action. We will continue to monitor the matter, and we will cooperate fully with those who are conducting the investigation."

Although Austin police and the University of Texas have not identified the individuals under investigation, attorney Ken Oden confirmed to ESPN's Joe Schad on Friday night that cornerback Cedric Griffin is one of the people being investigated.

"I have agreed to advise Cedric Griffin although no criminal charges have been filed against him. He is the subject of an investigation -- and I stress it is an investigation," Oden told Schad. "I believe no charges will be filed against him. They're saying this is assault and robbery, and it sounds hideous, but this is a trash-talking incident on the street involving Cedric and that's it. I know this is a big game and they're focused on it. But in fairness to Cedric, this was nothing more than a verbal incident in as much as it involves Cedric."

The No. 2 Longhorns are scheduled to play top-ranked Southern California in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 4 for the Bowl Championship Series title.

Griffin has been invited to the Senior Bowl, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Kevin Buchman, an Austin police spokesman, said his office issued its statement after receiving inquiries from the media. He said police would not release more information.

 
nope, no way........but all the facts aren't in yet either, i will admit.....but 2 incidents does not bode well for these guys........just guessing, but thinking they were cut some slack on the sept. incident, but did it again in dec. so now the "sh#t is hitting the fan"....sounds plausible to me........we'll see.....

hunter

 
Here ya go man. Full story below from espn.com.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2263160

Updated: Dec. 16, 2005, 11:45 PM ET

Texas cornerback part of assault, robbery probeESPN.com news services

AUSTIN, Texas -- Austin police say they are investigating two separate cases of assault and robbery in downtown Austin that involve members of the Texas athletic department.

The incidents occurred Sept. 4 and Dec. 10. No charges have been filed, and names of those being investigated have not been released.

According to police, the incidents were an alleged armed robbery with an automatic handgun on Sept. 4 and assault and attempted robbery on Dec. 10.

Texas acknowledged the investigation Friday night, and athletic director DeLoss Dodds released the following statement:

"We were surprised by the APD release of allegations concerning one or more of our student-athletes. We have followed up on the rumors that we are hearing and spoken with the two student-athletes who are alleged to be under investigation. Within the limited time we had this evening, we have gathered as much information as possible. Based upon what we know at this time we have no reason to believe that the University or the athletic department need to take any action. We will continue to monitor the matter, and we will cooperate fully with those who are conducting the investigation."

Although Austin police and the University of Texas have not identified the individuals under investigation, attorney Ken Oden confirmed to ESPN's Joe Schad on Friday night that cornerback Cedric Griffin is one of the people being investigated.

"I have agreed to advise Cedric Griffin although no criminal charges have been filed against him. He is the subject of an investigation -- and I stress it is an investigation," Oden told Schad. "I believe no charges will be filed against him. They're saying this is assault and robbery, and it sounds hideous, but this is a trash-talking incident on the street involving Cedric and that's it. I know this is a big game and they're focused on it. But in fairness to Cedric, this was nothing more than a verbal incident in as much as it involves Cedric."

The No. 2 Longhorns are scheduled to play top-ranked Southern California in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 4 for the Bowl Championship Series title.

Griffin has been invited to the Senior Bowl, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Kevin Buchman, an Austin police spokesman, said his office issued its statement after receiving inquiries from the media. He said police would not release more information.
thanks..........

 
This is similiar to Snyder not punishing Ell for breaking team rules a couple years ago for the feista bowl. coaches are hired to win and that comes before discipline in many situations.

 
we should hear more about this fiasco today or tomorrow.......unless it is intenionally covered up until after the Rose.....

hunter

 
well now Randle El's kid brother at Wisconsin is in jail.......another great role-modsel for college football......these kids should get the hook and not be allowed to play ever again, at any level.....ridiculous

hunter

 
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