Dodge a bullett with Strong?

[UTvol53]

Former U of L football player claims attack "cover up" - WDRB 41 Louisville - News, Weather, Sports Community

Pretty disturbing read.

The suit states that "in apparent recognition of Patrick's dedication to the football team and everything he suffered at the hands of his teammates and his willingness to play by the 'rules' set by Coach Strong and his staff," Strong promised Grant that his 2011-12 athletic scholarship would remain in place.

"That scholarship would allow Patrick to continue in school in pursuit of a graduate degree in his chosen field: criminal justice," the suit states.

But according to the lawsuit, that scholarship was canceled on Jan. 4, 2012. When Grant protested that the cancellation broke an agreement, Coach Charlie Strong, "simply ended the call and hung up the phone," according to the lawsuit.

 

[Burger]

Charlie Strong is an idiot, and I'm glad we didn't hire him.

 

[AJeray4TN]

If true, that's beyond disgusting. I understand cover ups happen in college football, but good Lord.

 

[Orangesmokey]

I find it intresting this guy is suing now that his scholarship has been canceled. It seems he was ok with covering up the attack untill it was taken away.

 

[volfanCLT]

I find it intresting this guy is suing now that his scholarship has been canceled. It seems he was ok with covering up the attack untill it was taken away.

Well, yea that seems like it was the deal. He keeps quiet about the incident, he gets to finish college for free. If Strong takes away his scholarship, why would he keep It quiet?

 

[ORANGEADDICT]

Just saw a link on Jason swains twitter to wdrb.com
About strong covering up an attack on a player. Butch please!!!

 

[TrueOrange]

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[John Vol Jones]

One problem we actually dodged. Even if we tried not to.....

 

[YankeeVol]

Wow.

 

[terrypedigo]

So, we just might have got lucky he didnt take the job.

 

[865dude]

I heard we told him to look elsewhere! Jk jk

 

[Gramps]

I did not want Strong to begin with. I nevere understood all the love on VN for him.

 

[OrangeHammer]

But Charlie Strong will save UT football..

 

[orange parmejohn]

im curious as to the "official" reason the brothers were kicked off the team. violation of team rules? can the university even hide assault charges?

 

[ukvols]

It says in the story that the two attackers were eventually charged with assault and kicked off the team, but it doesn't say when or how authorities learned they were responsible.

I don't see what anyone gained by a cover up if the guys were eventually charged.

 

[dblutfan]

Glad he turned us down.

 

[supersmo18]

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They should make you a mod

 

[Orangesmokey]

Well, yea that seems like it was the deal. He keeps quiet about the incident, he gets to finish college for free. If Strong takes away his scholarship, why would he keep It quiet?

True. I guess I should have added that I felt like he shouldn't have been ok with covering it up to begin with.

 

[ACvol3]

Link?

 

[SouthKnoxVOL]

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OMG!! Someone hurry!! Or its gonna be the end of the world!!!

 

[JuggernaUT_VOL]

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[Smcvol]

Only the Strong survive!!!

 

[Cyclopskiller]

He put his strong hand on him

 

[AJeray4TN]

I find it intresting this guy is suing now that his scholarship has been canceled. It seems he was ok with covering up the attack untill it was taken away.

Isn't that the story?

 

[DjCrenshaw]

I found this funny