There are a lot of old pharisaical fuddy duddies on this site….they have no idea what the hunter/prey situation is like on college campi today with the proud cleat chasers looking to get a notch in THEIR belts…. not to mention the whole “black on white” thing.
I think it’s pretty clear what this was…..and Jameis was no saint, but he was no criminal either.
I don’t think this was rape and have not thought so from the beginning given the known facts and the credibility of the accuser.
He was the best player in college football this year. No arguments here.
As for being old fashioned - I am guilty as charged. I am not naïve and I know this stuff goes on, but character counts and both Winston and the confused woman did not demonstrate it IMO. I can understand why 12% of voters did not include him on their ballot.
Many young people have heard about this story if they follow news or sports. Many young people will hear he won the Heisman. What kind of message does this send to children?