I watched the presentation and each player read a statement that covered all the bases. Each of them showed an attitude that reflected serious remorse for their actions.
They apologized to each entity they should have. They took ownership of what they did, and they described the actions for pretty much what they were.
What they did was reprehensible. That being said, I’m a person who screwed up as a young man. I dedicated myself to living a better life, and tried to follow through. I did.
As long as these young men do, I support them. We want a behavior modification. If that comes to fruition, good. I don’t want to see their lives severely impacted by an idiotic episode. A person’s life shouldn’t be altered radically by a few very wrong actions.
UCLA has suspended them indefinitely. They won’t be attending team meetings. They will not be able to suit up at games. They won’t be practicing with the team for a period of time, yet to be determined.
In all, I believe this has been handled rather well. UCLA took it very seriously. The players seem to be sorry. This is not going to be a painless process. I believe they know they screwed up, and they could be participating with the team if they hadn’t.
Should they be tossed from the team? Perhaps so. What I am most desiring to see, is three young men that learned their lesson and went on to become something far better.
All three men mentioned their families. One mentioned God.
I’m not sure what they could do now more than what they have. Perhaps this is the first step to manhood for them.
Lets hope so. These young men were given a great chance here, being on the team. I’d hate to see them lose out on that if they can clean up their act.
Time will tell. They will follow through, or take another path and destroy themselves to one degree or another.
They seem like great guys. God bless them. LORD knows we’ve ALL sinned and don’t have to answer to the whole world for them.
Well said and...we shall see what the future brings.
Well stated.
I agree with everything you said. I made mistakes and learned from them.