Florida and FSU among big name programs leading the country in not prosecuting crimes

[bullsfan27]

I wanted to get everyone's thought on this article from espn. It's about how the big name athletic programs cover up crimes ranging from minor to major criminal offenses. FSU leads the country with 70% of cases not being prosecuted or being thrown out while Florida has a 56% rate to lead the entire country.

 

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/13065247/college-athletes-major-programs-benefit-confluence-factors-somes-avoid-criminal-charges

[JTrue]

Was this report supposed to surprise people?

[bullsfan27]

I don't think it was supposed to surprise people but the numbers might surprise some people

[Gismo]

Criminoles

[NCBull]

Interesting read.  The pertinent excerpt here for those who don't like to click (although there's much more to read):

 

"But available reports showed that Rainey's alma mater, Florida, had the most athletes named as suspects -- 80 in more than 100 crimes at Florida. Yet the athletes never faced charges, had charges against them dropped or were not prosecuted 56 percent of the time. When Outside the Lines examined a comparison set of cases involving college-age males in Gainesville, 28 percent of the crimes ended either without a record of charges being filed or by charges eventually being dropped.

Florida State had the second-highest number of athletes named in criminal allegations: 66 men's basketball and football athletes. In 70 percent of those incidents, the athletes never faced charges, had charges against them dropped or were not prosecuted. By comparison, cases ended up without being prosecuted 50 percent of the time among a sample of crimes involving college-age males in Tallahassee."

[DELdaBull]

Something to be proud of

[JupiterBull]

"FSU and UF  cover up their players' criminal acts?  I'm STUNNED!!"

 

-- No one...ever

 

"Man, this is pure bull*&%^!!  We didn't even make the list?!?!?"

 

-- 90% of Da U fans [0% of U of Miami alumni base]