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re: Auburn freshman HB/TE Jakell Mitchell shot and killed at a party.
Posted on 12/14/14 at 11:37 am to BamaChick
Posted on 12/14/14 at 11:37 am to BamaChick
A young man with promise lost his life, and the discussion here has deteriorated into a debate over the merits of Tuskegee and the apartment complex. Here's an idea: why not wait until the facts are out before passing judgment? I feel terrible for the kid's family and what they must be going through this morning. Can you imagine getting that call?
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Posted on 12/14/14 at 11:38 am to BamaChick
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CJ Mosley is honoring him today.
That is awesome of CJ.
Posted on 12/14/14 at 11:41 am to AUCatfish
My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Awful.
Prayers for him and his family.
Awful.
Prayers for him and his family.
Posted on 12/14/14 at 11:49 am to ErnestTBassmaster
You right.
We can discuss the dangers of overbuilding, Section 8 and how Auburn can arrest a disturbing trend another day.
Sorry the kid lost his life. Sorry when anyone loses his or her life.
We can discuss the dangers of overbuilding, Section 8 and how Auburn can arrest a disturbing trend another day.
Sorry the kid lost his life. Sorry when anyone loses his or her life.
Posted on 12/14/14 at 11:59 am to PurpleandGold Motown
Agreed. Jakell was a good kid...
He was just waiting on his day to come.
He was just waiting on his day to come.
Posted on 12/14/14 at 12:04 pm to AUTigermitch1995
Thoughts and prayers
Posted on 12/14/14 at 12:18 pm to cardboardboxer
Prayers for family and friends.
Posted on 12/14/14 at 12:20 pm to AUTigermitch1995
Sorry for the loss
Posted on 12/14/14 at 12:21 pm to cardboardboxer
Very sad to hear this! Thoughts to his family and the Auburn family! RIP Jackell
Posted on 12/14/14 at 12:24 pm to AUTigermitch1995
Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Posted on 12/14/14 at 12:33 pm to ErnestTBassmaster
We know what happened. He was killed at a party consisting primarily of young black people. For whatever reason, carrying guns to social gatherings has become a prominent aspect of black culture. When I lived in Auburn, a building in my apartment complex was hit by a stray bullet from some idiot. I don't know why we have to use so many code words around here. It doesn't make one a racist to say black people instead of "section 8 thugs from Tuskeegee."
Posted on 12/14/14 at 12:34 pm to AUTigermitch1995
A fricking tragedy; thoughts out to his family, friends, and teammates.
I can't imagine what Stephen Roberts is going through, that was his best friend...
I can't imagine what Stephen Roberts is going through, that was his best friend...
Posted on 12/14/14 at 12:39 pm to stevo1905
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It doesn't make one a racist to say black people instead of "section 8 thugs from Tuskeegee."
Yes, it does.
Posted on 12/14/14 at 12:40 pm to stevo1905
All the "Section 8 thugs from Tuskeegee [sic]" may be black, but that doesn't mean all black people are Section 8 thugs from Tuskegee. Lumping all of one in with the other isn't right and is what necessitates the specificity.
And yeah, it's about as racist as saying "the white people in Ferguson are the cause of the riots."
And yeah, it's about as racist as saying "the white people in Ferguson are the cause of the riots."
This post was edited on 12/14/14 at 12:43 pm
Posted on 12/14/14 at 12:47 pm to StringedInstruments
Jesus Christ. Our society has become so PC that it's inappropriate to acknowledge this unless you are yourself a black person. I live in Tuscaloosa and there are frequent shootings at Kennedy's, a bar whose patrons are predominantly black. My black friends even tell me it's a black people thing 
This post was edited on 12/14/14 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 12/14/14 at 12:51 pm to TheSandman
quote:I thought this was understood. Of course all aren't like that. I meant it has become a prominent part of black culture since many young black men do carry guns and many disagreements/arguments end up with shots being fired rather than punches being thrown.
All the "Section 8 thugs from Tuskeegee [sic]" may be black, but that doesn't mean all black people are Section 8 thugs from Tuskegee. Lumping all of one in with the other isn't right and is what necessitates the specificity.
Posted on 12/14/14 at 12:53 pm to stevo1905
It seems some of these kids have a hard time leaving their past behind when they go off to college. Considering that Mitchell was from Opelika I think it's fair to assume that he was thoroughly familiar with the area which implies that he probably knew the killers. These guys were probably just loser thugs with no life and took some sort of satisfaction out of killing an AU football player that was trying to make something of himself. I mean, sure, it might have been "over a girl" or something, but I doubt that was really the root of the problem.
I don't think it's a coincidence that football players were killed in both of these incidents at this complex. That's kind of what happens when you move up in life but continue to hang around with your old loser "thug life" friends that have no future other than prison. Jealousy ensues and you make yourself a target to these scum bags. I have seen it myself.
This should be a lesson to all future athletes (anywhere) who were raised in tough neighborhoods. Leave that trash behind you. You owe them nothing. There's tons of great people who are actually students (or fellow athletes) that have class and wont shoot you over an argument.
Also, women aren't that special. There's zero reason to get into an argument with another dude over one. They just aren't worth it. Ho's will be ho's.
I don't think it's a coincidence that football players were killed in both of these incidents at this complex. That's kind of what happens when you move up in life but continue to hang around with your old loser "thug life" friends that have no future other than prison. Jealousy ensues and you make yourself a target to these scum bags. I have seen it myself.
This should be a lesson to all future athletes (anywhere) who were raised in tough neighborhoods. Leave that trash behind you. You owe them nothing. There's tons of great people who are actually students (or fellow athletes) that have class and wont shoot you over an argument.
Also, women aren't that special. There's zero reason to get into an argument with another dude over one. They just aren't worth it. Ho's will be ho's.
Posted on 12/14/14 at 12:58 pm to AUstar
I wouldn't be shocked if there are new rules about not going there anymore.
Posted on 12/14/14 at 1:01 pm to GenesChin
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I wouldn't be shocked if there are new rules about not going there anymore.
I just don't know how you enforce those rules.
Posted on 12/14/14 at 1:04 pm to AUstar
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I don't think it's a coincidence that football players were killed in both of these incidents at this complex.
After 2 events like this, anyone who goes there is foolish.
Athletes need to understand that they are a target for not only women, but thugs who want to take them on to show how bad they are. Athletes need to consider not going to events where thugs are often present. It is not worth it. Talk to a girl- get killed over words.
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