The Xavier-Cincinnati brawl on the basketball court was disgusting, made more so by the fact that a Catholic college was involved.
This is disgusting.
This is disgustinger.
An Ohio prosecutor has said charges may be filed against some of the players.
Sean Miller who had coached Xavier for many seasons but is now coaching at Arizona told reporters he was “proud” of his old team.
Xavier reportedly suspended four players for a few games but this should be seen as an opportunity for the Catholic college to take a stand. A game here or a game there doesn’t cut it. Not in this case.
December 12, 2011 at 7:08 pm
The Cincinnati coach has the right approach. Both colleges should be embarrassed.
December 12, 2011 at 7:34 pm
I'm embarrassed. Such thuggish behavior has no place in sports.
December 12, 2011 at 8:07 pm
Student-athletes? Really?
December 12, 2011 at 8:19 pm
The coach said all the right things, but actions speak louder than words. The players described themselves as "zipping 'em up" in reference to body bags. Described themselves as "gangstas" and said this is how they would act again.
I won't hold my breath for the administration of Xavier to do the right thing. The Catholic adminis at Catholic schools rarely do anymore.
December 12, 2011 at 9:29 pm
Much of college sports is corrupt – and has been for a long time. It is truly disappointing.
Then again colleges and universities, in general, have turned into a giant government-funded boondoggle where only a modicum of learning, a good deal of leftist brain-washing and a morally bankrupt "Lord of the Flies" sex-fest atmosphere rein.
As long as the government keeps providing guaranteed student loans, universities will keep charging whatever they want and the cycle of corruption will continue. Thank God for the (few) really exceptional Catholic institutions that are still out there!
December 12, 2011 at 9:51 pm
Wow, these young Catholic scholars are very impressive! Very impressive indeed!
December 12, 2011 at 9:54 pm
Suspension and expulsion! Let's wait and see whether the coaches and administration have any integrity.
December 13, 2011 at 11:05 pm
Who is the numbskull who decided to let players involved in a brawl get in front of the cameras?
Probably time to drop a few people from the team.
December 13, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Xavier? A Catholic college?! Surely you jest!
What's the difference between Albert Einstein and a Xavier Jesuit?
Albert Einstein believed in the Real Presence.
The FatMan