Come on Big Ten! Let's get it together!
UPDATE!
Looks like Tosu will pull it out against Ohio. Tyrelle Pryor is in and looks quite swift, though, I don't think he has thrown a pass.
It also looks like Michigan will prevail over Miami of Ohio.
Wisconsin is now running it up against Marshall.
If true this smacks of a desperation one would not expect to see in the starting running back at a big time football school.According to court documents, the victim said to Scott on the walk to campus, "just so you know, I'm not going to have sex with you."
"Do you want me to call you a taxi now?" Scott said, according to court documents. The victim replied that she just wanted him to respect her wishes.
"If I can't have sex with you, can I at least cop a feel?" he asked, the criminal complaint reads. The victim declined.
The two entered Scott's apartment and proceeded to watch television from his bed. The victim reported she fell asleep fully clothed and on top of the bed comforter, but soon awoke to find her jeans removed and Scott attempting to have sex with her.
She tried to sit up, but felt a punch in her right kidney, according to court documents. The victim told police she "went along with it because she was afraid [Scott] was going to hurt her."
Throughout the intercourse, the victim said she told Scott multiple times he was hurting her, according to court documents.
That is just peculiar. Ooh she's asleep, now is my chance!
In fairness, Scott's side of the story is that the encounter was completely consensual and actually ended quite well.
When she left Scott's apartment, they "embraced and kissed goodbye," he said in the press release.So that is what we're going to be hearing about for the next 6-12 months. Great.
The cryptic nature of these comments is not unusual for Paterno; who knows what "when due process has transpired" even means!? Could it mean that if the case gets past the preliminary hearing stage the players will be dismissed? Guilty = Dismissed? If it is a guilty that would be required to have the players booted I'd be disappointed in my alma mater's stance on this kind of thing.
The PSU SixNo, it hasn't been a distraction at all," Connor said.Now, DC40 is the man, but these aren't the greatest comments of all time. I suppose he means that even though he has been in trouble in the past it and, while regrettable, it has helped him to mature on and off the field.Connor called the assault "an unfortunate incident" and said the team has to "see how everything plays out."
"I've been in and out of trouble with Coach Paterno," Connor said. "I think that has helped me a lot."
Events leading up to the assault began on the corner of High Street and East College Avenue late Saturday night, Fishel said. Police said offensive comments were made to a woman by at least one of three men, who have all been identified by police. The woman's boyfriend became angry, leading to a physical confrontation among the men, Gardner said.
So it starts on the street and then, later that night:
According to police, 11 to 12 men forced their way into a third-floor apartment at Meridian II, 646 E. College Ave., shortly after midnight and assaulted several men who were attending a party.
At least one person was struck with a bottle during the fight, Lt. John Gardner said.
Jack Britt (junior-crime, law and justice) said he was struck by a bottle and was treated at the hospital for about an hour after the incident. He said he walked away with a lump on his head and plans on pressing charges.
A third partygoer, who does not attend Penn State, was knocked to the ground and repeatedly kicked in the face, leaving him bloodied, McGarrity said.
Based off of that incident the police are considering the following charges:
"The mere fact that someone entered a residence uninvited -- that's a burglary," Gardner said, adding that the men who entered the apartment and engaged in the fight could also face simple assault, criminal trespass and criminal mischief charges.
Criminal Mischief:§ 3304. Criminal mischief. (a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of criminal mischief if he: damages tangible property of another intentionally, recklessly, or by negligence in the employment of fire, explosives, or other dangerous means listed in section 3302(a) of this title (relating to causing or risking catastrophe); intentionally or recklessly tampers with tangible property of another so as to endanger person or property; intentionally or recklessly causes another to suffer pecuniary loss by deception or threat; or intentionally defaces or otherwise damages tangible public property or tangible property of another with graffiti by use of any aerosol spray-paint can, broad-tipped indelible marker or similar marking device; or intentionally damages real or personal property of another. (b) Grading.--Criminal mischief is a felony of the third degree if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of $5,000, or a substantial interruption or impairment of public communication, transportation, supply of water, gas or power, or other public service. It is a misdemeanor of the second degree if the actor intentionally causes pecuniary loss in excess of $1,000, or a misdemeanor of the third degree if he intentionally or recklessly causes pecuniary loss in excess of $500 or causes a loss in excess of $150 for a violation of subsection (a)(4). Otherwise criminal mischief is a summary offense. (c) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "graffiti" means an unauthorized inscription, word, figure, mark or design which is written, marked, etched, scratched, drawn or painted.Burglary and criminal trespass charges are felonies, Fishel said.
As you can see, this is a smörgåsbord of possible charges which each person, depending on involvement could face. It sounds like the police are considering the Burglary:§ 3502. <<Burglary>>.and Criminal trespass:
8 [(a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of <<burglary>> if he
9 enters a building or occupied structure, or separately secured
10 or occupied portion thereof, with intent to commit a crime
11 therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public
12 or the actor is licensed or privileged to enter.
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), <<burglary>> is a
25 felony of the first degree.
(a) Buildings and occupied structures.--
(b) Defiant trespasser.--
(b.1) Simple trespasser.--
§ 2702. Aggravated assault.
(a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of aggravated assault if he:
(4) attempts to cause or intentionally or knowingly causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or
§ 2702. Aggravated assault.
(a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of aggravated assault if he:
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- attempts to cause serious bodily injury to another, or causes such injury intentionally, knowingly or recklessly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life;)
