...but accords with tradition of following some sort of due process before punishment.
True. And I agree with Frank that Stanford should not make any public pronouncements during the NCAAs and without a full investigation.
As to tarnishing his reputation ... Well, he did that to himself. Maybe, as Donna speculates, he didn't think he'd get caught. It's rare to find a perfect legend anyway. He'll have to take his licks like other great generals and politicians and sports figures. As Matt says, I'm sure he'll survive his ordeal. A successful won-loss record just does not entitle him to lack of scrutiny or unblemished god-like status. It's too bad, but I feel worse for his treatment of the particular student-athletes or others who might have undeservedly drew his ire.
...but accords with tradition of following some sort of due process before punishment.
True. And I agree with Frank that Stanford should not make any public pronouncements during the NCAAs and without a full investigation.
As to tarnishing his reputation ... Well, he did that to himself. Maybe, as Donna speculates, he didn't think he'd get caught. It's rare to find a perfect legend anyway. He'll have to take his licks like other great generals and politicians and sports figures. As Matt says, I'm sure he'll survive his ordeal. A successful won-loss record just does not entitle him to lack of scrutiny or unblemished god-like status. It's too bad, but I feel worse for his treatment of the particular student-athletes or others who might have undeservedly drew his ire.
