That’s what every insider thing I read says. I agree though-I don’t like that they aren’t practicing.

We should beat Syracuse without them but it will definitely get their attention because they’ll now be sitting for the 2 biggest OOC games. As humans we usually learn by our mistakes when we’re punished for them. These guys made a mistake, they’re being punished, now hopefully they’ll learn.

Have there been any recent reports on this? Any more details on why Wallace (who was there at least when the search occurred) was not suspended and why Quar-once again in the middle of controversy-less was allowed to dress? And why Evans, who wasn’t there at all (?) has been suspended and continues to be without a single charge being filed yet. Obviously someone knows something or we’d play the same innocent until proven guilty card we played with Wally Richardson back when he allegedly punched a cop or something () and JoePa stood by him. Or at least we should.

I understand we need to make statements to players (and unfortunately save face with the media) in the wake of such bad press lately but it’s not like they were caught smoking and watching The Wizard of Oz with Pink Floyd playing on those speakers they hauled off. In some instances – innocent until proven guilty does hold up – some people are innocent, and should be treated that way until proven guilty. Suspend them for one game for being remotely involved is fine, but to keep them out for more with no charges is presuming guilt and I feel is unfair.

Anybody have more thoughts on this, I’m conflicted on the issue and have little info as I’m down here in SEC country – yuk!

I think you mean Rashard Casey

Rashard Casey… that’s right, thanks for the clarification. Not sure anyone followed that after he graduated but it turns out not only was he exhonerated by a Grand Jury, but he won a suit against the police department. You can see an article here. Wish we had more details on our current issue. I’d hate to be punishing kids that are innocent just to prove a needed point due to past knuckleheads.

BTW – I live in a SEC University town and it suprises me how many issues like this get swept under the rug by the police or others involved in the situations (lived here a while, know a lot of local PD/Security). Im not saying Penn State or State College should begin doing this. BUT MAYBE – people should applaud the city and Univeristy for not ignoring the issues for the sake of the program – issues that are common on every major campus in America. Instead they do something about it. Just a thought Mr.Smith will never write about.

Do you really send a message if the punishment is transparently convenient ?

I don’t think the punishment should fit the crime on this one, it should be more harsh. With the extensive legal troubles that players have had over the past few years and all of the bad publicity that the school has gotten, you have to eventually draw the line in the sand. They have all been warned and warned and warned, but they still think they are invincible.

One of the things I have always been most proud of about being a Penn Stater is that the school and the program has been known for its integrity and honor. When did we suddenly become the University of Miami. These players have put a huge black mark on the end of a hall of fame career for Joe. I don’t care how good they are, enough is enough, and I say any infractions should be punished harder than they normally would. Either that, or stop playing that video before the games that talks about Success with Honor, and change it to “Arrest, your honor?!”

Sorry for the vent but tired of the crap.