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re: yup.. this will stay local.. nothing to see here
Posted on 5/7/09 at 10:33 am to GoBigOrange86
Posted on 5/7/09 at 10:33 am to GoBigOrange86
+1 that was my point. this guy could have lived his life without bring this up for the nation to know about but no him along with the u of t are throwing this right back in her face for years to come..
Bad Bad decision on his part and ut
Is she going to get a scholarship?? Money for counseling??
Bad Bad decision on his part and ut
Is she going to get a scholarship?? Money for counseling??
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Posted on 5/7/09 at 10:38 am to PanhandleTigah
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Oh well, fire away...
I'm just of the opinion that it's very damning to suggest the victim was coerced/forced/had the letter written for her. What was done to her was straight up evil, but to think that any of us knows anything about that girl or her mindset six years after the crime is pretty arrogant.
Posted on 5/7/09 at 10:38 am to Tiger Roux
I don't think Hood was trying to bring back up what he did. Why would he? Remember, he lost all these offers when the news came out. But it's out now, and wherever he ended up, whether it was Tennessee or Carroll College, it would be an issue and would have to be addressed.
Posted on 5/7/09 at 10:43 am to GoBigOrange86
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But it's out now, and wherever he ended up, whether it was Tennessee or Carroll College, it would be an issue and would have to be addressed.
Agreed. But you know as well as I that if it would be Carroll College, it is probably a non-story.
Posted on 5/7/09 at 10:44 am to Tiger Roux
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this guy could have lived his life without bring this up for the nation to know about but no him along with the u of t are throwing this right back in her face for years to come..
I'm betting it wasn't the intention of Hood to have all of this become national news, reopening wounds, and having it debated on sports message boards. But what do I know...maybe he wanted all of that cuz he's an evil POS.
UT is who should really get some backlash for this. BTW...why is nobody hacked off at the high school that gave him a chance to play football?
This post was edited on 5/7/09 at 10:47 am
Posted on 5/7/09 at 10:44 am to spslayto
Yes, I agree. I think the biggest point that all of us could agree on is that all of this is only a drain on the victim, which is what bothers me the most.
Posted on 5/7/09 at 10:52 am to GoBigOrange86
Kudos to Fulmer though. Members of Volnation are saying that Hood, who grew up in Kingsport and rooting for the Vols, was also being recruited by Fulmer. But once word of Hood's criminal past hit the university, Fulmer ceased pursuing the prospect.
Posted on 5/7/09 at 10:52 am to GoBigOrange86
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I think the biggest point that all of us could agree on is that all of this is only a drain on the victim, which is what bothers me the most.
Yup.
All of the douches talking about bringing plungers to a game, or trying to get on Gameday with them is pretty effing sick.
If you feel so convicted about harassing a sex offender at a football game...IMO, furthering the embarrassment of the victim, just go harass a sex offender on their front lawn somewhere in your neighborhood.
Posted on 5/7/09 at 11:50 am to DanglingFury
Someone asked a good question yesterday.
If a prospective coach or professor was known to have the identical situation, would the university want to be associated with that person???
The other part is his supposed gay activities. Would you want to share a shower room with this dude or would you want your kid near someone with this past?
Recruit Edwards is looking at TN and AL. Edwards finds out that Hood is perhaps a trouble he would rather not have in his life. The decision to go to AL just got much easier for many recruits in my option. (insert any school for AL really).
If a prospective coach or professor was known to have the identical situation, would the university want to be associated with that person???
The other part is his supposed gay activities. Would you want to share a shower room with this dude or would you want your kid near someone with this past?
Recruit Edwards is looking at TN and AL. Edwards finds out that Hood is perhaps a trouble he would rather not have in his life. The decision to go to AL just got much easier for many recruits in my option. (insert any school for AL really).
Posted on 5/7/09 at 11:58 am to Alahunter
I haven't read this thread because you crazy arse SEC ranters scare me but.....
Possible NFL $$$ for the victim one day maybe? It's worth a shot for the victim IMO.
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Hood and another teenager were charged in 2003 with assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The victim's legs and wrists were tied and her eyes and mouth were covered with duct tape before she was raped at the Sullivan County home of Hood's father.
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Tennessee received a letter of support for Hood from the victim.
Possible NFL $$$ for the victim one day maybe? It's worth a shot for the victim IMO.
Posted on 5/7/09 at 12:00 pm to Skillet
Since when does a 13 year old know wtf he's doing? His parents are to blame. They failed utterly as parents.
Posted on 5/7/09 at 12:09 pm to BamaInHsv
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Since when does a 13 year old know wtf he's doing? His parents are to blame. They failed utterly as parents.
are you serious? if you are, i think almost all 13 yr olds know that it's not ok to tie someone up and rape them. note: the sec rant board is fricking awesome...there's like a thousand kige's here.
This post was edited on 5/7/09 at 12:11 pm
Posted on 5/7/09 at 12:15 pm to GoBigOrange86
quote:Tennessee could have avoided all this by just not offering him a scholly IMO.
Yes, I agree. I think the biggest point that all of us could agree on is that all of this is only a drain on the victim, which is what bothers me the most.
This is not necessarily to you GBO86, if I remember correctly you wished Kiff hadn't signed him...
One interesting thing about this whole situation is looking at who's arguing what and what affiliation they have or interest they have in their argument. The ONLY people I see saying "give the kid a second chance, he was only 13, he's served his time, etc." are Vol fans.
Vol fans, when everyone in the country thinks it's a bad idea for you to sign this kid, you might want to rethink your position. Far be it from me to help you guys out in times of trouble, but the obviousness of this has been lost on a majority of your fans. Strictly from a PR standpoint, Tennessee is known for it's trouble makers (It ain't called the Fulmer Cup for no reason). Now, to go and sign a kid that has this kind of past, when Tenn is already known for bad apples, is about the dumbest thing I have ever seen a Coaching staff and Univ Administration do. Trust me Vols, you won't be given ANY cudos for this. If you think your arguments using forgiveness and second chances are going to be effective in changing the ENTIRE countries perspective, you are dumber than I thought. Hell, you may be right about forgiveness and second chances, but the opinion is what it is and this is not the opportunity you've been looking for to improve your reputation. This only further soils it and yet you are going down in flames trying to defend it. It's truly quite remarkable to watch how blindly loyal you are to the decision makers at your University.
Posted on 5/7/09 at 12:18 pm to BamaInHsv
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Since when does a 13 year old know wtf he's doing? His parents are to blame. They failed utterly as parents.
Wow someone with a brain...
and this is from the AJC
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Tennessee received a letter of support for Hood from the victim. “He is becoming a very mature adult and will be a great asset to any college and to society as a whole,” the letter read.
case closed
Posted on 5/7/09 at 12:20 pm to shalervol
quote:Not so fast my friend. Just because in your mind it's justified and over, doesn't mean the rest of the country buys your argument. This is but the beginning of Tennessee's PR nightmare.
case closed
Posted on 5/7/09 at 12:22 pm to shalervol
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case closed
OK, TN fans...would you want this guy coaching your child's little league teams?
Should he be held up high as college athletes are by young fans?
Is he a good role model?
Do you tell kids that you can't root for him because of his past?
The downside is too great IMO but what do I know right???
Posted on 5/7/09 at 12:22 pm to shalervol
If my 12 year old son (he'll turn 13 in October) did something like that... I would KNOW that it was my fault, not his. Children learn judgement, character and morality from the people they respect and look up to.... and I hope that's "me" where he's concerned.
I've been fortunate that my 19 and 16 year old daughters, and my 12 year old son all consistently make good decisions about drugs, sex, peer pressure, grades, everything. I will take some of the credit for that, and give some to their mother. WE are responsible for ensuring that our kids are a benefit to society, not a hazard.
I've been fortunate that my 19 and 16 year old daughters, and my 12 year old son all consistently make good decisions about drugs, sex, peer pressure, grades, everything. I will take some of the credit for that, and give some to their mother. WE are responsible for ensuring that our kids are a benefit to society, not a hazard.
Posted on 5/7/09 at 12:23 pm to roadGator
Let me say this again...
The Victim said...
end of story
I could care less if someone in a TP in Bama thinks otherwise
The Victim said...
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“He is becoming a very mature adult and will be a great asset to any college and to society as a whole,” the letter read.
end of story
I could care less if someone in a TP in Bama thinks otherwise
Posted on 5/7/09 at 12:26 pm to shalervol
quote:BTW.. I'm defending a little kid, not you TN hillbillies.
I could care less if someone in a TP in Bama thinks otherwise
It's still going to be a PR nightmare for you guys. Your new coaching staff is the joke of the SEC. 
Posted on 5/7/09 at 12:29 pm to BamaInHsv
Laughing stock of the SEC would be more like it.
This is coming your way to an SEC stadium near you soon Vollies.
This is coming your way to an SEC stadium near you soon Vollies.
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