Mr. Nicholson's hair may be long now, but at the time of the offense, isn't it true that it was short? Short enough to be called tight cornrows, not dreadlocks? Why is this not commented on with regard to the demonstration? The slant of this paper is absolutely preposterous and, most definitely, these articles are written to sway the "court of public opinion" to the side of the defense. And, quite frankly, I'm tired of papabear42's comments. Talk about bias!!! Furthermore, does no one find it incredulous that a conversation occurred that wasn't touched upon in the first trial and wherein it is stated "I've been driving that car since 11:00 this morning." Really? Does that seem like normal conversation or like someone trying to build an alibi?
In reply to above, it looks like he DID have the best numbers, so... I have no doubt that B.J. is not making this decision lightly, and I would almost guarantee that he and his parents discussed this thoroughly before reaching a decision, and that it is NOT a knee jerk reaction. Having had the opportunity to know B.J. a little as he played football with my son, he is one of the most polite, most respectful young men I've ever met. He had leadership skills as a freshman at McCallie that were years beyond his age and experience. If the decision was made without Kiffin's knowledge, considering the "conversations with coaches and things that happened this spring" then he either wasn't paying attention or B.J., being the type of young man that he is, didn't want to give Kiffin what sounded like an ultimatum and just gathered the information necessary to make his decision. B.J. is a kid who just wants to play football. I'm sure he'll find somewhere that he can play now, and the team will be the better for it, regardless of what their record is at the end of the season.
Chattanooga: Closing arguments today in retrial
Mr. Nicholson's hair may be long now, but at the time of the offense, isn't it true that it was short? Short enough to be called tight cornrows, not dreadlocks? Why is this not commented on with regard to the demonstration? The slant of this paper is absolutely preposterous and, most definitely, these articles are written to sway the "court of public opinion" to the side of the defense. And, quite frankly, I'm tired of papabear42's comments. Talk about bias!!! Furthermore, does no one find it incredulous that a conversation occurred that wasn't touched upon in the first trial and wherein it is stated "I've been driving that car since 11:00 this morning." Really? Does that seem like normal conversation or like someone trying to build an alibi?
Tennessee: Coleman leaves UT program
In reply to above, it looks like he DID have the best numbers, so... I have no doubt that B.J. is not making this decision lightly, and I would almost guarantee that he and his parents discussed this thoroughly before reaching a decision, and that it is NOT a knee jerk reaction. Having had the opportunity to know B.J. a little as he played football with my son, he is one of the most polite, most respectful young men I've ever met. He had leadership skills as a freshman at McCallie that were years beyond his age and experience. If the decision was made without Kiffin's knowledge, considering the "conversations with coaches and things that happened this spring" then he either wasn't paying attention or B.J., being the type of young man that he is, didn't want to give Kiffin what sounded like an ultimatum and just gathered the information necessary to make his decision. B.J. is a kid who just wants to play football. I'm sure he'll find somewhere that he can play now, and the team will be the better for it, regardless of what their record is at the end of the season.