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BYU Honor Code

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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6175090

Didnt see this posted here so thought I would.

BYU Forward Brandon Davies was dismissed from the basketball team for violating the BYU honor code. Now, you know going in playing for BYU that there are different standards for that school. It is not just athletes that must abide by the honor code, but all students. Apparently Davies turned himself in, which is a very honorable thing to do. According to the article there is an investigation to see if he can even stay in school. I think turning himself in might give him points to stay in school, although not positive on that, also dont know if he will be on the basketball team next year though.
 
I'd like to see his teammates fess up to the same "crime" (I'm sure there are probably several who are also "guilty" of the same "crime". This would force BYU to suspend them all and forfeit their season.

I'm sorry, I'm a pretty conservative guy but I find this ridiculous.
 
One side says, you knew the rules when you showed up on campus. I'll bet they had to sign something too saying they'd abide by the program's rules. If that's the way BYU wants to run their program it's a free country and a private uni.

The other side says, how far does BYU take things? Do they kick someone off the team if they grab a steaming cup of java or fire a profanity at themselves when they miss a shot? Seems awful hard (that's what she said) to enforce. 8)
 
I almost crapped my pants when I read this story, just out of this world. I would bet Davies was caught in the act or someone else knew what was goin on. Anyone with a potential basketball career & National Championship on the line, isn't going to admit having sex 2 weeks before the big dance starts.

I know a lot of people don't think losing 2 top players doesn't hurt your team much, but Davies is their only big man threat. BYU is 27-2 this season, remove him from the lineup and they just lost at home by 18 points to a middle of the pack New Mexico. Team only shot 35% and was out rebounded by 12. They will still make the big dance but will likely be 1 and done.

Jason
 
Braves4Life said:
Brandon Davies was dismissed from BYU's basketball team after he admitted to having sexual relations with his girlfriend.... :eek:
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BYU sure could have used some of Brandon Davies' "scoring" on the court tonight.

But in all seriousness, players are aware of what they're getting into when they sign the honor code at BYU. Regardless of how strict or ridiculous anyone thinks their honor code is, the fact remains that Brandon Davies signed it and he is the one who broke it. He is the only one that can be held responsible, and the school did the right thing by dismissing him and not giving him special treatment over the rest of the student body.
 
jasonpeoria911 said:
I almost crapped my pants when I read this story, just out of this world. I would bet Davies was caught in the act or someone else knew what was goin on. Anyone with a potential basketball career & National Championship on the line, isn't going to admit having sex 2 weeks before the big dance starts.
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Rumor also has it that he got his girlfriend pregnant, which would explain why the story is just coming to light now. There's not much you can do to hide a pregnancy at BYU, except for committing an even worse sin.
 
It's actually refreshing to see a kid step up and apologize to his teammates the way he did.

I think we are too numb to kids being bad, committing crimes, using drugs, that it makes forget that not every kid is doing those things. Here is a guy who did something far less severe, and yet, is taking responsibility for his actions.

I think BYU should be applauded, not mocked for this.
 
it is not a surprise to the players-- they read it, agree to it, and sign it before they are given a scholarship....
For a small school out there in nowhere, that rarely gets big city kids, Black kids, or top rated kids -- they tend to do pretty danged well year in and year out in many sports.
 
Their honor code is not new, by any means. And it hasn't hurt recruiting too much in the past. BYU domninates the conference in many sports, including the important revenue-producing ones.
 
tornado said:
it is not a surprise to the players-- they read it, agree to it, and sign it before they are given a scholarship....
For a small school out there in nowhere, that rarely gets big city kids, Black kids, or top rated kids -- they tend to do pretty danged well year in and year out in many sports.
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T, I could not agree more. These kids all knew the rules when they went there. BYU will be fine. So will this particular student.
 
All this breaking on a day when I get my Sports Illustrated, whose cover story is about the ridiculous amount of crimes committed by members of the top-25 football teams.

I am all for discipline, but I worry sometimes because people from all walks of life end up in the same "real world" as everyone else.

I applaud BYU for putting in an honor code and sticking to it... I wish all schools did the same.
 
electricmayhem said:
I applaud BYU for putting in an honor code and sticking to it... I wish all schools did the same.
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BYU's honor code is far too strict to enforce at almost all schools and would be completely unenforceable at a public school. Honor codes (or whatever a school calls them) seem to be decently common. They are just called team rules instead of an honor code. My HS had one, but I don't remember if Bradley had one or not (it probably did).

No coffee or tea or you are off the team!

Interesting excerpt:
"One's stated same-gender attraction is not an Honor Code issue. However, the Honor Code requires all members of the university community to manifest a strict commitment to the law of chastity. Homosexual behavior is inappropriate and violates the Honor Code."

The entire basketball team was in violation of the dress code (Men): Clothing is inappropriate when it is sleeveless, revealing, or form fitting. Shorts must be knee-length or longer.

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