Suspension of College Athletes

[patrick]

Why are college athletes suspended when they are charged with a criminal offense prior to a finding of their guilt or innocence by plea agreement or trial?

It does not seem substantially fair to suspend a player prior to a finding of guilt.....

 

[hatvol96]

Why are college athletes suspended when they are charged with a criminal offense prior to a finding of their guilt or innocence by plea agreement or trial?

It does not seem substantially fair to suspend a player prior to a finding of guilt.....

While I agree with the principle you afre expousing, there are a couple of reasons for this phenomenon. One, coaches don't have to wait for a finding beyond a reasonable doubt. They are free to apply whatever standard they wish. Also, the player's conduct is often a violation of team rules, i.e, curfew, etc., as well as a possible breach of the law.

 

[bigdaddy]

I am not saying that it is fair but it happens in the workplace as well. I am in healthcare and if there is cause or if I am arrested for almost anything, I am suspended until pending outcome.

 

[therealUT]

Why are college athletes suspended when they are charged with a criminal offense prior to a finding of their guilt or innocence by plea agreement or trial?

It does not seem substantially fair to suspend a player prior to a finding of guilt.....

Because innocent until proven guilty applies to prosecution of law. Employers, coaches, etc. do not have to meet such standards.