bbb Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Doesn't it seem that he should get more of a chance to prove his innocence? They fire him less than 24 hours after he got arrested. Maybe a school can't afford to wait for evidence when recruiting is involved?: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5978467
KD in CA Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 Maybe a school can't afford to wait for evidence when recruiting is involved?: Yup. Plus, your employer is not the legal system. They aren't obligated to 'wait for the truth'. His arrest alone has damanged the university and thus they are smart to cut him immediately.
The Senator Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 No doubt they are now kicking themselves for passing on... Mike Leach
bbb Posted January 2, 2011 Author Posted January 2, 2011 No doubt they are now kicking themselves for passing on... Mike Leach Well, yeah - you already know he would have bought season tickets to the Pirates!
The Senator Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 Well, yeah - you already know he would have bought season tickets to the Pirates! I never thought of that! Oh well, the Panthers loss is Maryland's gain - some turtles are about to come out of their shells
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 Pittsburgh athletic director Steve Pederson praised Haywood's character when he was hired last month, calling his values "in line with the values of this great university…most importantly, Michael is a man of character and integrity and will be an inspirational leader for our football team." Whoopsie daisy!
bbb Posted January 2, 2011 Author Posted January 2, 2011 Pittsburgh athletic director Steve Pederson praised Haywood's character when he was hired last month, calling his values "in line with the values of this great university…most importantly, Michael is a man of character and integrity and will be an inspirational leader for our football team." Whoopsie daisy! I've always wanted to use this:
Captain Caveman Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) He abused his girlfriend. Mike Leach only abused players, right? Ok, maybe not. But what evidence exactly would you expect to come out in Heywood's favor? From an earlier ESPN article: The unidentified woman told police that Haywood grabbed her by the arm and neck and pushed her as she tried to leave. Redman said the woman had marks on her neck, arms and back. Link: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5976125 Edited January 2, 2011 by Captain Caveman
GG Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 Hey Heywood!!!! What's happenin? Sorry, couldn't resist.
bbb Posted January 2, 2011 Author Posted January 2, 2011 But what evidence exactly would you expect to come out in Heywood's favor? I don't know. I'm sure nobody ever falsely accused a boyfriend or ex-boyfriend of this before.
DreReed83 Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 Doesn't it seem that he should get more of a chance to prove his innocence? They fire him less than 24 hours after he got arrested. Maybe a school can't afford to wait for evidence when recruiting is involved?: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5978467 He deserves to be fired. A college's reputation is on the line. Would you want your kid to go to a school where the supposed "leader and mentor" beats up on his woman? Good job by Pitt firing the bum.
Malazan Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 It seems like a complex situation and I'm sure it will be covered to death and then we'll probably be lucky enough that somebody sues somebody so we'll get stories about week to week.
Captain Caveman Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 I don't know. I'm sure nobody ever falsely accused a boyfriend or ex-boyfriend of this before. I'm sure that they have. But considering the police arrested him after finding marks on her arms, back and neck, I'm not sure what further evidence would exonerate him.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 He abused his girlfriend. Mike Leach only abused players, right? Ok, maybe not. But what evidence exactly would you expect to come out in Heywood's favor? Heywood could use the oldest defense in the book-- she had it coming. Or, better yet, he sometimes gets mad like that because he loves her too much. Seriously, Pitt made the right move. You have to cut ties asap.
sleaky72 Posted January 3, 2011 Posted January 3, 2011 I am usually hesitant to pass judgement on domestic issues because I have been on the wrong side of the Psycho female issue before. Some chicks are beyond psycho and who really knows the story. Nevertheless, the dude should have known better. Being in a high profile position, especially since you were just hired, he should have gone to extreme lengths to avoid this crap and unfortunately he did not. Good luck to him.
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