Posted on 07/25/2014 9:34:07 AM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
Music ping
I suspect OSU is far from the only school where this is going on.
One school in Florida had a very bad run of “hazing” in the band. I believe someone died as a result. OSU probably trying to get out in front of this due to potential liability issues.
Was the last picture of the band formations a tribute to Hillary Clinton?
The band??? When Satan runs the show at our universities, I suppose he doesn’t miss a trick.
Not to worry - the T Rex got her.
You are correct. TOSU got burned when they tried to overlook problems with the football program when Tressel was coach. I do not think the NCAA can issue sanctions on a program for its marching band, but the Buckeye football brand does not need another public relations black eye
I agree. The half time show is the best part of the game. And viewers really never get to see it at Pro games.
He is going to lose this one. For better or worse, the old days of drinking and hazing are gone. Even mild hazing. Unless, of course, the “hazing” is screaming at a conservative student about what a horrible, evil monster he or she is.
They kept the teacher at Northwestern university who had the sex toy class. Probably gave him a raise.
Oh, and in case you forgot, that teacher had a guy and a girl demonstrate the sex toys on each other.
Northwestern is a private school, so they have a bit more latitude than a state school like OSU.
LOL!
OSU may be trying to “do the right thing”, but there is a rule called “progressive discipline” (yes that evil word, but in this case it means your first infraction you get a reprimand, second you get a suspension, next time maybe a removal - and in extreme cases (murder? Gay slur?) you can get fired for a first offense). This band director was fairly new, maybe here 2 seasons? He allegedly was trying to clean up the mess. But OSU also has a new President, an Obama wannabe who wishes to flex his muscles and demonstrate that there is a new Sheriff in town.
This band director may never work at OSU again but he will get a huge settlement. Like basketball Coach Jim O’Brien due to OSU’s ham-handed handling of his case.
It is only money.
I was taken aback to see that his attorney’s name is David Axelrod, but he isn’t the same guy as Obama’s.
Good for him. Jon is a friend of mine. He’s good man who does not deserve this. I think a lot of this unneeded turmoil is due to a fairly new university president who wants to flex his muscles and illustrate he’s in charge. maybe some suspensions are in order, and maybe a year of no travel for the band as a punishment, but the firing is way over the top.
I don’t see your comment until after I posted mine. I see we have the same idea of what seems to motivate this new president.
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