Jay GreesonSomething has to change.
Period.
The University of Tennessee football program has had too many run-ins with the law concerning sexually related offenses. Yes, in a perfect world, one is too many – but this is far from a perfect world, especially in the college setting with hormones and potential alcohol and who knows what other variables involved.
That is not intended as an excuse or a rationalization. It’s simply a fact. Colleges across the country are wrestling with ways to fight sexual offenses, and college athletic programs are no different.
Tennessee defensive tackle Alexis Johnson was arrested Wednesday night on charges of aggravated assault and false imprisonment. A football spokesman told Times Free Press reporter Patrick Brown: “We are aware of the report concerning Alexis Johnson. He has been suspended from all football activities. We will have no further comment at this time.”