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Probably a good thing UConn didn't end up getting him...

 
Oof. Looks like he was arrested as well and is facing an assault charge. Kid might've thrown his whole career out the window with one insanely stupid decision.
 
It’s gross and inexcusable but you never know what someone may have said. Sometimes the words that prompt things like that are worse. I’m sure he’ll have something to say about it.
 
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and scare him ... but it's not assault in this world
 
He'll get a suspension from UCLA from this, he hasn't played all season so won't be a hard choice for UCLA. I'd say we made the right choice in our 2021 (and eventual 2020 reclassified) C recruiting, in terms of play and character
 
Hoophound said:
It’s gross and inexcusable but you never know what someone may have said. Sometimes the words that prompt things like that are worse. I’m sure he’ll have something to say about it.
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Words vs actions vs consequences. I think you get what I'm trying to say
 
He needs to be disciplined, but I hope it's not some life altering event for the kid, or any kid.

Of course, that's my attitude with everyone, don't overreact. Unfortunately, society has morphed into one that relishes personal destruction.

Fortunately for him, he's probably on the right side of the tracks. Someone like me would be in deep doodoo. Charged with a "hate crime" at the minimum. Maybe even subpoenaed for a congressional hearing or something

I'm giving him the benefit of a doubt and a second chance. Unless this is a patern for him.
 
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I’m curious to see how it will be handled. Spitting is unacceptable, but it’s not like he went in the crowd after the guy. Will they charge him? How will his school discipline him?
 
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Even spitting on the sidewalk is disgusting. Can't quite figure out the spitting thing.
 
willie99 said:
He needs to be disciplined, but I hope it's not some life altering event for the kid, or any kid.

Of course, that's my attitude with everyone, don't overreact. Unfortunately, society has morphed into one that relishes personal destruction.

Fortunately for him, he's probably on the right side of the tracks. Someone like me would be in deep doodoo. Charged with a "hate crime" at the minimum. Maybe even subpoenaed for a congressional hearing or something

I'm giving him the benefit of a doubt and a second chance. Unless this is a patern for him.
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he did it again at the end of the game
www.espn.com

UCLA Bruins' Mac Etienne arrested after appearing to spit at Arizona basketball fans

UCLA forward Mac Etienne was issued a citation for assault with "the intent to injure, provoke or insult" another person after appearing to spit at Arizona fans after the Bruins' loss Thursday night.
www.espn.com www.espn.com
 
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Hoophound said:
Do you know what inexcusable means? My point is, we might not need to cancel Mac’s career over this. Maybe, though inexcusable, it was prompted by something that would make it a little more understandable.
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auror said:
Don't spit on people in general. Really don't spit on people during a pandemic.
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And definitely don't breathe on someone.
 
Vancat said:
Even spitting on the sidewalk is disgusting. Can't quite figure out the spitting thing.
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Saliva is meant to be spit. That's partly what saliva is for. Expectorating removes allergens, viruses and generally keeps us healthy. Just dont spit on people or sidewalks or where someone will encounter it.
 
Roberto Alomar got a five-game suspension for spitting in an umpire's face after already getting kicked out of a game for arguing a strike three call and then going back into the ump's face while having to be held back by coaches.

Mac made a stupid choice, but he did it in such an instantly, unpremeditated moment that lasted five seconds.

He'll get suspended, but if we're comparing this to Alomar, it's totally different. Give him a game or two and that's it.

Getting arrested? That's ridiculous. No need for that.
 
CL82 said:
I’m curious to see how it will be handled. Spitting is unacceptable, but it’s not like he went in the crowd after the guy. Will they charge him? How will his school discipline him?
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Yeah, Marcus Smart's career didn't end after he physically assaulted a fan (who he claimed had used the n-word). He got 3 games.

This is bad, particularly because we're in the midst of a pandemic involving a highly-transmissible virus, and the kid should face the consequences, but let's not throw this kid in jail for chrissakes.
 
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willie99 said:
He needs to be disciplined, but I hope it's not some life altering event for the kid, or any kid.

Of course, that's my attitude with everyone, don't overreact. Unfortunately, society has morphed into one that relishes personal destruction.

Fortunately for him, he's probably on the right side of the tracks. Someone like me would be in deep doodoo. Charged with a "hate crime" at the minimum. Maybe even subpoenaed for a congressional hearing or something

I'm giving him the benefit of a doubt and a second chance. Unless this is a patern for him.
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I've seen some awful takes on the BY but this one is up there. Appreciate how you pivot from downplaying a player spitting on fans to somehow playing the victim yourself and end it by sharing your thoughts on society at large.
 
Hey Adrien! said:
Roberto Alomar got a five-game suspension for spitting in an umpire's face after already getting kicked out of a game for arguing a strike three call and then going back into the ump's face while having to be held back by coaches.

Mac made a stupid choice, but he did it in such an instantly, unpremeditated moment that lasted five seconds.

He'll get suspended, but if we're comparing this to Alomar, it's totally different. Give him a game or two and that's it.

Getting arrested? That's ridiculous. No need for that.
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I get where you're coming from and don't think he needs to go to jail or anything. But hard for me to give him the benefit of the doubt for a heat of the moment choice when he made the same choice at halftime and post-game. Once is a bad choice, twice is a trend
 
Hey Adrien! said:
Roberto Alomar got a five-game suspension for spitting in an umpire's face after already getting kicked out of a game for arguing a strike three call and then going back into the ump's face while having to be held back by coaches.

Mac made a stupid choice, but he did it in such an instantly, unpremeditated moment that lasted five seconds.

He'll get suspended, but if we're comparing this to Alomar, it's totally different. Give him a game or two and that's it.

Getting arrested? That's ridiculous. No need for that.
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The nuance it was a fan not another player, coach official or anyone else involved in game. Not sure how much leeway police have if the fan wants to press charges.

overall a citation and some sort of "diversion" program with a small fine seems more reasonable than being arrested over it.
 
Hey Adrien! said:
Roberto Alomar got a five-game suspension for spitting in an umpire's face after already getting kicked out of a game for arguing a strike three call and then going back into the ump's face while having to be held back by coaches.

Mac made a stupid choice, but he did it in such an instantly, unpremeditated moment that lasted five seconds.

He'll get suspended, but if we're comparing this to Alomar, it's totally different. Give him a game or two and that's it.

Getting arrested? That's ridiculous. No need for that.
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He spit at them twice, at halftime and at the end of the game. He was arrested but not taken away in handcuffs or anything and he traveled with the team to ASU after. It's more than a parking ticket and he'll have to appear in court (in person or remotely) but certainly not a big deal in the eyes of the law. Don't want his career ruined or anything but he's got some issues doing this twice and should face a significant suspension.
 
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