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Does anyone know the story of Pettway?
Posted on 12/18/13 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 12/18/13 at 12:54 pm
Was surprised to see him back.
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Posted on 12/18/13 at 12:58 pm to Bama54
I dont have a problem with Saban giving him a second chance.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 1:00 pm to Bama54
He got youthful offender status, records sealed.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 1:03 pm to Alahunter
I sure hope he learned his lesson.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 1:11 pm to Bama54
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Does anyone know the story of Pettway?
That I once knew, and talked too, but he would never boast.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 1:18 pm to Bama54
I'm for 2nd chances in a lot of situations (bad grades, failed drug test, bar fight, etc) but not being a party to pre-meditated, unprovoked physical attacks on other students.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 1:23 pm to TreyAnastasio
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That I once knew, and talked too, but he would never boast.
No one will get that here
Posted on 12/18/13 at 1:24 pm to sarc
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I'm for 2nd chances in a lot of situations (bad grades, failed drug test, bar fight, etc) but not being a party to pre-meditated, unprovoked physical attacks on other students.
You and I might be in the minority. I have zero-tolerance for thug-like actions. Was surprised he was even being reconsidered.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 1:27 pm to BlueIndian420
I know
Posted on 12/18/13 at 1:33 pm to Maxx99
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You and I might be in the minority. I have zero-tolerance for thug-like actions. Was surprised he was even being reconsidered.
This is how I feel. I was just hoping I was missing part of the story.
I believe in giving second chances. I don't think he should suffer the rest of his life for an idiotic act as a teen ager, but not so sure I want him representing my university. Of course, no one asks my opinion.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 1:39 pm to TreyAnastasio
But this was my big secret. How I get ahead...
Posted on 12/18/13 at 1:41 pm to Bama54
He's the reason we made the elite 8.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 1:45 pm to Bama54
quote:Nor mine, for obvious reasons.
Of course, no one asks my opinion.
I gotta hope there was some serious repentance to roll the red carpet back out.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 1:47 pm to Bama54
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but not so sure I want him representing my university
The worst part to me is that those students who were beaten and robbed now get to help pay this guy's scholarship with their tuition, then they get to go to BDS and watch 100,000 people cheer for him. Today, the University of Alabama put football above the other students who actually make the university.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 1:56 pm to jchamil
I just am hoping there is more to the story.
Was he just "in the car" and had no idea what was going on?
I hope that is the case and that he made the wrong decision not to immediately turn the guys in.
I mean Calloway didn't participate in the assault, he apparently just used the card and didn't know it was stolen (????? :roll eyes:).
Again, I am hoping there is more to the story. Otherwise, I am disappointed in this decision.
Honestly, the thing that upset me most about the Shula years was all the thuggery. I didn't like hearing about a UA player being arrested, and then the next thing you know he was back on the field.
Was he just "in the car" and had no idea what was going on?
I hope that is the case and that he made the wrong decision not to immediately turn the guys in.
I mean Calloway didn't participate in the assault, he apparently just used the card and didn't know it was stolen (????? :roll eyes:).
Again, I am hoping there is more to the story. Otherwise, I am disappointed in this decision.
Honestly, the thing that upset me most about the Shula years was all the thuggery. I didn't like hearing about a UA player being arrested, and then the next thing you know he was back on the field.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 1:59 pm to jchamil
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The worst part to me is that those students who were beaten and robbed now get to help pay this guy's scholarship with their tuition,
I doubt it. The football program is a money maker and gives money to the University so that part of your argument, I disagree with.
I'll leave it up to those that know about this young man more than we do to decide if he deserves a 2nd chance. I only hope they made the right decision and he proves them right.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 2:05 pm to Bama54
Most of you guys sound like a bunch of old men sitting around drinking coffee at a breakfast join discussing how to save the world. If he did purposely engage a young man so that his friends could knock him out, then what do you plan on doing about it other than voicing your opinion here? If you are offended by his actions, and his being received back onto the team, then will you transgress your character to support your entertainment needs?
I understand there is a place for venting and discourse but you guys are expressing high morals and values that I highly doubt you intend to hold up by blacklisting Alabama games until something is done about it.
I understand there is a place for venting and discourse but you guys are expressing high morals and values that I highly doubt you intend to hold up by blacklisting Alabama games until something is done about it.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 2:14 pm to Asaul
I am asking for the story to decide what I will do.
Will probably write a letter. I do feel a concern. as a UA Alum and donor.
I have expressed my concern over other issues not related to football such as the segregated Greek system.
I am extremely proud of my school and its tradition. I am against anything that tarnishes its reputation.
Athletes get way too much leeway in their actions. We see that everyday. Under Saban, it doesn't seem to have been a problem or if it was it was dealt with quickly.
I am hoping there is more to the story. If he was an active participant, then youthful offender status or not I do not feel he should have been let back in school, much less on the team.
I love to win and having been watching my UA do it (most of the time) for over 50 years. For the most part we have done it with integrity. I would like for that to continue
Will probably write a letter. I do feel a concern. as a UA Alum and donor.
I have expressed my concern over other issues not related to football such as the segregated Greek system.
I am extremely proud of my school and its tradition. I am against anything that tarnishes its reputation.
Athletes get way too much leeway in their actions. We see that everyday. Under Saban, it doesn't seem to have been a problem or if it was it was dealt with quickly.
I am hoping there is more to the story. If he was an active participant, then youthful offender status or not I do not feel he should have been let back in school, much less on the team.
I love to win and having been watching my UA do it (most of the time) for over 50 years. For the most part we have done it with integrity. I would like for that to continue
Posted on 12/18/13 at 2:21 pm to Bama54
Then more power to you friend. I completely support your decision to write a letter and to express your sentiment towards this situation. None of us appear to know the absolute truth concerning DJ's situation, however, letting the university know that you do not support to approval of evil is a great idea. I can only hope the rest of UA's donors, especially the ones with whom UA would be concerned if they dropped out, will in some way reach out to the school.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 2:35 pm to Bama54
The fact that he is back speaks to me that his part in it was small and tangential, probably in the car not aware until after the fact, didn't report it, or something along those lines. Records are sealed we will never know, but both saban and the academic administration know the story and are letting him back
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