To your point, and Custard's, I listened to Bob from IlliniBoard's podcast to some The Twittsr lawyer who apparently has been all over this. He addressed that Shannon was in quite the unique spot from many other athletes with NIL, real NBA aspirational, etc. He is not some bench guy or college fencer.
I think this is a questionable argument to make. DGL has NBA aspirations and gets NIL, and is a bench guy.
I seem to recall a guy named Podz who any player could point to as a case in point.He was sitting on the end of bench and 14 months later was a millionaire playing with Steph Curry.
This all sets a strange precedent.
I would also say that if this was Sencire Harris and not TSj the fanbase and media would have not paid any attention to it after one weekend.
As to convening another disciplinary hearing, the dilemma raised for UI whether to have one now, and no matter what they adjudicate is real.
I would also say doing nothing and UW puts him on the court tomorrow or Wednesday vs NU, will also create some issues, but not sure the extent.
NU crowd is creative. but not hostile or particularly social advocacy engaged like Iowa City or Madison.
Chicago media will no doubt have some commentary.
Bottom line will be whether you believe the matter is unfounded or fabricated- UI will have a player on the court representing the university who presently is awaiting trial on felony rape charges.
Where is school allowed to draw the line? If the standard is they can play if they are out on bond and innocent until proven guilty then anything goes.
What if it was child porn on an athlete's computer he was allegedly found filming and distributing?
Manslaughter from say crashing into a crowd while drunk?
I tell my staff that trying to do the right thing is always the right thing no matter the risks, or challenges, or obstacles.
We will see what happens.
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