OT - Dez Wells

[TheLongHaul]

Originally Posted by JasonS

If he is innocent, I would expect to see a lawsuit against XU from his camp. I have to believe the truth lies somewhere in the middle between her story and his.

I agree. And I don't think we'll see a lawsuit....Just a guess though.

[Not Guilty]

Originally Posted by JasonS

If he is innocent, I would expect to see a lawsuit against XU from his camp. I have to believe the truth lies somewhere in the middle between her story and his.

Would there be any true grounds to sue? A private university can expel a student even if they didn't commit a crime. A lawsuit seems like a waste of time and money.

Ultimately, Xavier can't offer a comment on this with any substance because of privacy laws. But why would they want to run off their best player and create more bad headlines if there was truly nothing there? I'm not saying their process is fair, but I fail to see their motive to throw Dez under the bus for no reason (especially when we are talking about a university that has quite an extensive history of covering stuff up....allegedly).

Dez's lawyer (along with Deters and Cunningham and what seems to be others in the Xavier athletic department) seem to be on a PR crusade against the administration because they are upset they are losing their best player. And Xavier can't respond publicly. Maybe Xavier was totally unfair to Dez, but I fail to see the motivation to be that way, and Dez will be fine either way. Xaiver basketball probably won't be though. The program has been getting worse and worse under Mack since he took over. This seems like its going to expedite that process.

[ralph1950]

Originally Posted by JasonS

If he is innocent, I would expect to see a lawsuit against XU from his camp. I have to believe the truth lies somewhere in the middle between her story and his.

Innocent of criminal wrong doing has nothing to do with Wells expulsion. He was expelled for violating XU's Code of Student Conduct. 2 seasons ago, on their way to a Final 4, BYU sent their second best player packing for having consensual premarital sex which was a violation of the BYU Code of Student Conduct, not a criminal offense.

[TheLivingLegend]

Originally Posted by ralph1950

Innocent of criminal wrong doing has nothing to do with Wells expulsion. He was expelled for violating XU's Code of Student Conduct. 2 seasons ago, on their way to a Final 4, BYU sent their second best player packing for having consensual premarital sex which was a violation of the BYU Code of Student Conduct, not a criminal offense.

Congrats Ralphy. The Legend himself couldnt have stated this any better. Xavier can do whatever they want.

[more cowbell]

Willie Cunningham has been releasing more details. Involves a condom, or lack thereof. Definitely a sticky situation.

[adrock]

Originally Posted by more cowbell

Willie Cunningham has been releasing more details. Involves a condom, or lack thereof. Definitely a sticky situation.

I see what you did there

[more cowbell]

But did you appreciate it?

[BearcatMick]

Originally Posted by more cowbell

But did you appreciate it?

Finally you realize Xavier is a horrible university sweeping things under the rug and that their basketball program is dead

Will you finally admit mick Cronin is ten times the coach Chris Mack is?

[more cowbell]

I congratulate Mick for having a good year last year, but I think Mack is the better coach. That is my opinion and you are entitled to yours.

[ucdave]

Originally Posted by more cowbell

I congratulate Mick for having a good year last year, but I think Mack is the better coach. That is my opinion and you are entitled to yours.

Spoken like a true Muskequeer fan. Based on what? He's done nothing that impressed me so far, with his recruiting or his coaching. He was using strictly Sean Miller recruits before, let's see what he does this year with only "his guys" (except for Radford). I really think Mack will be looking for another job after this next season. But just my opinion.