"It sounds like it was spontaneous and she hadn't really thought it through…" .............................
Yeah, let's see. Basketball or political BS Stand?
I attend an AMERICAN School especially in time of crisis.
How many of the Alum paying my Scholarship will I Pi$$ off?
I guess I will be a "Team Player" after all.
They should suspend her for three games minimum to give her something to think about for the future.
Not to defend Smith (because I do not condone her conduct in any way), but Manhattanville College is NCAA Division III -- meaning no athletic scholarships.
I think Coach Auriemma summed it up correctly: when you are part of a team you surrender some of your individual rights in the name of the collective rights of the team.