CHAPEL HILL — With three court dates looming this month for three players affiliated with the program, UNC coach Butch Davis spoke about protecting the Tar Heels' image on Friday.
"We don't condone anything like that," Davis said. "We don't want that to happen."
Since the end of spring practice, running back Anthony Elzy has been charged with marijuana possession, defensive end Donte Paige-Moss with simple assault and former guard Kevin Bryant with assault on a female. All three charges are classified as misdemeanors.
Davis said he has disciplined Paige-Moss and Elzy, which typically includes community service and extra conditioning at practice. Bryant, who failed to report to training camp, was not dismissed from the team, UNC spokesman Kevin Best said, but left the program.
Since taking over for John Bunting after the 2006 season, Davis has dismissed nine players — five in '07 and four in '08 — from the program for violating various team policies.
"If you don't do the right thing, I'm not going to let you be on this team," Davis said. "College kids are going to make mistakes, and I understand that, there's a certainly amount of liberty that we'll give you but if you can't conform and you can't adjust, then you can't be apart of this program."
Comments
Do you have idea why the
Mon, 11/16/2009 - 01:17 — DeBrittoDo you have idea why the league misses so many players in such a short range of time? I think there is something to do with the personal attachment they are trying to build. People will stay with good incentives and high level of comfort. Reality Laster
Seems like the typical
Sat, 11/07/2009 - 22:07 — ninaninaSeems like the typical community service needs improvement. There has been quite long time since the last they discussed about this. classifieds |employment|bathroom vanities
tarehole20
Mon, 08/17/2009 - 17:13 — bluecat101u need to come on over to duke and take a summer course on spelling we can teach u what u missed at that other lower academic school that u graduated from,ok, go duke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is acceptable now: SEE VICK
Sun, 08/16/2009 - 13:47 — pack1977Guys... relax... it is footaball. Professional sports and Hollywood aren't held to the same standard. They aren't real people ; - )
The New UM
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 22:39 — colvenjdFollowthe money, you beat me to it. Congrats. Welcome to the University of Miami problems transplanted to UNC. Who in their right mind would expect anything different?
Yes. Just as Tom O'Brien
Sat, 08/15/2009 - 01:47 — Heels20Yes. Just as Tom O'Brien demonstrated clear ethics by taking Michael Lemon. I mean, come on. If a guy talks to your girlfriend, beat him until his unconcious. And then, beat him some more. That's no worse than hitting a teammate twice, is it?
Your quote: "Your lack
Sat, 08/15/2009 - 07:41 — wjollyYour quote:
"Your lack of proper grammar and clear absense of rational thought takes away any credibility of your comments."
You should practice what you preach. Also, if you can't spell, a dictionary might be a good idea.
wjolly
Mon, 08/17/2009 - 17:17 — bluecat101u are correct, hole-20 needs to brush up on his grammer, before u know it he will be defending those thugs on the unc fb team, go duke!!!!!!!!!
got em!
Sun, 08/16/2009 - 06:50 — izzykareemI started using the internet when it first became available in college and the #1 rule on msg boards was to never correct someone over grammatical and/or spelling mistakes unless they asked you to.
Most of us went to public schools, we should not let that be a mark against our intelligence.
But yes, you got Heels20 and all of his spelling and grammatical mistakes but most importantly his abject ignorance and snobbery.
Whatif...
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 20:34 — PuddentainThanks AP, that's very kind.
If Chelsea Clinton married Oliver North and Lewis Caroll married Rupert Hine, their kids would be known as Clinton-North-Caroll-Hine.
UNC = New U of Miami
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 17:45 — followthemoneyMiami had these problems. Now they have migrated north. And the funny weed has been a problem with UNC athletes for a number of years - with some players nicknamed "puff".
Reading comments like these
Sat, 08/15/2009 - 01:40 — Heels20Reading comments like these serve as a self-esteem boost. Your pure ignorance and clear lack of understanding make it too easy to criticize your comments.
How about TA McClendon? He wasn't even disciplined for his DUI. What about Richard Washington? He smoked an unfathomable amount of marijuana before he was finally dismissed from NC State's program. Peter Singer? Well, I guess a DUI, possession of marijuana and another suspicion of driving while intoxicated serve as indications that he's not exactly your most classy guy. Good try, though. Your comment may have fooled those who haven't followed sports the past ten years.
While a lot of these
Sat, 08/15/2009 - 09:08 — mad_maxWhile a lot of these comments are unwarranted and unnecessary, so is yours. Why would you take a shot back at NC State? Is that gonna make UNC's problems go away? Furthermore, I think everyone knows who would win the pissing contest on this topic. Don't worry though, you guys still have the all-time series to boast about.
I was just simply pointing
Sat, 08/15/2009 - 13:08 — Heels20I was just simply pointing out how it's kind of hypocritical for State fans to be making those kinds of comments. I never would have brought any of that up had he not made such a dumb comment.
Davis corrected a lot of that reputation the Hurricanes had...
Sat, 08/15/2009 - 01:29 — UNC1998but I appreciate your effort.
headline
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 15:11 — route66^ editors do the headlines, not the writers !!!
well...
Sun, 08/16/2009 - 06:46 — izzykareemof this blog, JPG is the editor, he's el-Presidente
I'm shocked, shocked to find
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 14:26 — bechap81I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here!
Need for News
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 14:26 — NJJLMTECHGet tired of hearing about all the indiscretions of sports personalities; Vick, Pitino, Burress, A-Rod, Manny, on and on.
Too many reporters and media outlets.
And while I am glad to hear comments from Davis like this, he coached at Miami and in the NFL. Historically, not exactly two places where player conduct appears to be a high priority.
9 dismissed players in 2 years
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 13:28 — gvillegatrthat says it all.
Coaches, administrators, Athletic Directors and parents cannot watch these kids every minute of the day.
In a day where the likes of Bobby Bowden refuses to discipline, Steve Spurriers only disciplines by sitting players out against 1-AA teams, Coach Davis just simply dismisses you.
While it kills your depth, you got to respect him.
Wish the press had taken
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 14:25 — wjollyWish the press had taken your attitude when the Valvano mess was coming down....it seems that the "can't watch them all the time" attitude prevails only if your wearing light blue....
wjolly
Mon, 08/17/2009 - 17:23 — bluecat101u are correct again, light blue gets all of the breaks, can u say ol- roy aka THE CHEATER, go duke!!!!!!!!!
Your lack of proper grammar
Sat, 08/15/2009 - 01:33 — Heels20Your lack of proper grammar and clear absense of rational thought takes away any credibility of your comments.
That's false...
Sat, 08/15/2009 - 01:32 — UNC1998see Bobby Bowden and the Hecht's eppisode. Remember the "Cat's Fancy' Commercials. If I remember ....that guy was involved. Remember what Bowden said? Not a quote, but "I can't watch them all the time" was said a couple of times.
Last names
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 13:21 — PuddentainIf Donte Paige-Moss marries Julia Louis-Dreyfus, will their son be known as Junior Paige-Moss-Louis-Dreyfus?
Pudd Rocks!
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 15:30 — AgentPierceYou ROCK Pudden ..... you truly do! :>)
AP
Wadda ya' mean?
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 13:18 — Puddentain"We don't condone anything like that," Davis said. "We don't want that to happen."
Does he mean their actions, or does he mean the court dates?
Duh
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 13:04 — SurferSomewhat of a useless article. Guess Joe is just trying to keep this issue alive for as long as possible.
Come on Joe
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 12:35 — JHook81What a sarcastic, condescending headline. You can do better.