Wow, is there a “character” concern for Tenn’s Horston?

[Gamecockfan77]

In the "Minority" decision: If she had knifed someone I'd be upset. I don't know her background or where she came from, all petty crimes are not a stepping stone to a criminal life.
She took responsibility, that's a huge step, she paid near 400 buck (thats a lot of money) for court costs. A lesson was given (learned????). For this one I give her a pass. Next time, hit her with a hammer.

Horston is my favorite player in her class (well, behind the ones I root for now), but an adult shoplifting is significant question mark and there is no real pride to take in serving out a punishment.

Hopefully, this is the end of her issues and she is clean sailing from here on out.

 

[BroadwayVa]

Horston is my favorite player in her class (well behind the ones I root for now), but an adult shoplifting is significant question mark and there is no real pride to take in serving out a punishment.

Hopefully, this is the end of her issues and she is clean sailing from here on out.

I am legally rigid I see two colors black and white, usually. Yet while my early years were not financially exciting (meaning poor, but don"t tell Mom she never acknowledged that) I can understand those even less well off than I seeing some attraction by doing as she did. As my spouse says: There but for the grace of God goes I!!

 

[hoopsfan22]

I am legally rigid I see two colors black and white, usually. Yet while my early years were not financially exciting (meaning poor, but don"t tell Mom she never acknowledged that) I can understand those even less well off than I seeing some attraction by doing as she did. As my spouse says: There but for the grace of God goes I!!

Most of these kids aren't poor. Horston is from Columbus Ohio not Haiti. No excuse to steal. Maybe if you were six or seven years old, but certainly not when you are an adult.

 

[BroadwayVa]

Most of these kids aren't poor. Horston is from Columbus Ohio not Haiti. No excuse to steal. Maybe if you were six or seven years old, but certainly not when you are an adult.

Adult? There are many definitions of that term. One is 18 (legal) then Dr Phil's 30 and mine, I'm not there yet.
It really becomes difficult to make this kind of decision without all the facts. It does not cost a UConn Fan or that of any other team one US or RED cent to be generous and take the road less traveled.
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[Bayareahusky]

she is #2 overall recruit so I understand why this is news and reported by people....

but as for the crime..... c'mon give her a break..... she is young, she made a mistake.... and she will undoubtedly learn from this.....

she should be left alone.....

 

[DefenseBB]

The one often overlooked concept is does anyone really believe this is the very first time she did this and was caught doing it the very first time she did it? Or has this likely happened before at lesser stores, thus emboldening her to escalate this type of behavior. Patterns of criminology show smaller types initially, growing to higher “boldness”.
To me, of course I am willing to forgive, but Not forget until truly convinced by seeing a certain maturity and demeanor in interviews over the next few Years. Remember this is not a 10 year old (or 12/14 year old) this was a 17/18 year old at a high scale store so stop with the overly sympathetic perspective.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

When Susan Walvius was the coach at South Carolina, a player stole from some of her teammates. That player was dismissed.

 

[JonathanXIV]

- What should her school punishment have been? Here I agree it was a bit light, but I'm getting the feeling that most would think my opinion (a couple of game suspension - regular season) is too light?

I’ll bite. I think her sentence was appropriate. But, as I said before, I think UT missed an opportunity to establish and act on its values. Like you, I would have thought a 1 or 2 in season suspension and being upfront that it was for a violation of team rules and not “illness.” Instead, UT sent an entirely different message as to what its values are.

 

[Plebe]

When Susan Walvius was the coach at South Carolina, a player stole from some of her teammates. That player was dismissed.

I respect that. It’s nice to know some programs value integrity even if it means losing a player. Other programs would rather sweep it under the rug and hope no one notices — and then shoot the messenger when they do.

 

[tazmaz]

I’m far from”mistake free” but I could never understand stealing from someone. Retail “shrinkage” is now a bigger issue than ever. Home Depot is reporting all time high store theft contributing to decreased profits and will soon be raising prices on honest customers. (Guess dishonest customers prices remain the same ha!) It’s to the point it’s affecting HD’s stock share value.

 

[Shmermerer]

There was a very very high level recruit at DePaul. Similar circumstances but worse. Needless to say, she was kicked off the team.

 

[McFly]

All of this pales in comparison to Kamiya Street, doesn't it.

 

[tazmaz]

Be fascinating to know what the consequences would if a UConn player lifted $125 from a store. Depends on the merchandise. If a good wine maybe none☺️

 

[hoopsfan22]

I’m far from”mistake free” but I could never understand stealing from someone. Retail “shrinkage” is now a bigger issue than ever. Home Depot is reporting all time high store theft contributing to decreased profits and will soon be raising prices on honest customers. (Guess dishonest customers prices remain the same ha!) It’s to the point it’s affecting HD’s stock share value.

How does one steal from Home Depot? Can you imagine trying to steal a 2x4? At least in other stores you might be able to get away with shoving an item in your pocket and walking out with it.

 

[j66kicker]

Be fascinating to know what the consequences would if a UConn player lifted $125 from a store. Depends on the merchandise. If a good wine maybe none☺

Suspect the punishment is different at TN (or anywhere else, honestly) for a #1 or 2 overall recruit than for a lesser player. Much easier to kick someone off the team if they're not a big difference maker.

 

[triaddukefan]

Is Nautica still in fashion...or how about Izod?

Well there has been an Belk's (southern based department store) sale ad running at the top of this page for Izod dress shirts....so they are still around. Nautica still has a section at Belk's...... so I assume people still wear it.