- 06:35 PM
- 11/05/24
Here's an article that more fully explains the reason that the two white men weren't charged (read the last 5 paragraphs). It seems like a reasonable explanation to me.
posted by BradBehleISU at 03:58 PM on March 02, 2006
I see your point of view, Sailorus. However, Berryman had already been convicted of assault, spent time in jail, and was reinstated to the team (with a scholarship), with the understanding that he stay out of trouble. The coach and many others took a chance with him, as many people didn't think he would change. Berryman claimed in the press that he realized the errors of his ways, and was very greatful for his second chance. I question how much he changed if he decided to do something that he must have known would result in him getting kicked off the team if he got caught. Also, I believe he still gets to keep his scholarship, so even though he isn't on the team, he still has another chance to complete his school and get a good job. I hope he does.
posted by BradBehleISU at 05:13 PM on February 01, 2006
I knew (of) Paul when he was at ISU. He was on a full Academic (not Athletic) scholarship and managed to get a Mechanical Engineering degree (and I think maybe his MBA), so I'm not sure if he has the skills to be an insurance/car salesman. I'm guessing he can find something else to do to make a few bucks once his NBA days are done.
posted by BradBehleISU at 12:21 PM on March 25, 2005
How Not to Write a Sports Column
Wow, what a disgusting column. Some things just aren't meant to be made fun of. How could this get past an editor? On a side note, if you remove all the comments about Jaycee, the look at the past 18 years of sports is actually mildly entertaining.