Hypocritical to support Beard now but never Alford?

[IUINSB]

Don’t you ever get tired of being an absolute idiot?

Apparently not.

 

[Hoosier_Phenom]

I can’t tell you how many threads there are that explain what has happened there. For one thing, don’t you think there is a reason that Beard didn’t fight the firing at Texas and didn’t pursue the 5 million owed him? And no, the administration did NOT jump the gun. All they needed to do was read the police report.

No! Maybe he felt like he did wrong, which I’m not saying he didn’t do wrong. I’m saying things led up to it and to crucify a man for 1 incident is just ridiculous. If it was an ongoing thing I would understand. All the high and mighty jackasses are just pathetic.

 

[ams66]

There is a reason people are presumed innocent until proven guilty, and have the right to an attorney to assist in their defense. This thread is exhibit "A" of why.

 

[GThomas]

There is a reason people are presumed innocent until proven guilty, and have the right to an attorney to assist in their defense. This thread is exhibit "A" of why.

Yeah, but this isn't a court of law. Perception is reality, and I'm guessing most people believe her initial claims. Ole Miss hid behind her recantation and the dropped charges. I doubt IU will. Sure, most fans would be thrilled if Beard were the guy, but there would certainly be some backlash. And, if it happened again, it would be horrible optics.

 

[BradStevens]

I can’t tell you how many threads there are that explain what has happened there. For one thing, don’t you think there is a reason that Beard didn’t fight the firing at Texas and didn’t pursue the 5 million owed him? And no, the administration did NOT jump the gun. All they needed to do was read the police report.

That he didn't fight his dismissal for cause isn't an admission he committed a felony or that his actions weren't driven by self defense.

His contract with Texas allowed for cause termination for “Any conduct (a) that the University administration reasonably determines is clearly unbecoming to a Head Coach and reflects poorly on the University, the Program, or The University of Texas System; or (b) resulting in a criminal charge being brought against Head Coach involving a felony, or any crime involving theft, dishonesty, or moral turpitude.”

So even though the charges were dropped, which might eliminate (b), what went on that night would most likely fit clause (a). Moreover, even if he might win, why drag his daughters and fiance and himself through a lawsuit? That harm might mean far more to him than whatever he might recover.

I understand your opinion that Beard's past actions disqualify him. A part of me agrees with you, as much as I wanted him as our coach last time around. And it makes a lot of sense for the BoT and Pres to steer clear here for their own sake. But it'd be nice if everyone would stop pretending as if they know exactly what went on that night because of their own prejudices. Many have stated here that once an abuser, always an abuser, for example. But there has never been a hint of a similar allegation against Beard in his other 51 years of life--seems like a relevant fact.