Aquille arrested

[BJC]

The kid is a good basketball player; that makes everything alright in the Baltimore City culture. Doesn't matter how you act/what you do if you can hoop. Simple as that.

Must be like Montgomery County ...remember the football star arrested for and found guilty armed robbery...was allowed to transfer to another school in Montgomery County to play his senior year...got a scholorship to West Virginia? I believe his last name was Pat Laser or Lazer....remember...oh, and the judge gave him a slap on the wrist to that he could play at West Virginia...

[A Mom]

Must be like Montgomery County ...remember the football star arrested for and found guilty armed robbery...was allowed to transfer to another school in Montgomery County to play his senior year...got a scholorship to West Virginia? I believe his last name was Pat Laser or Lazer....remember...oh, and the judge gave him a slap on the wrist to that he could play at West Virginia...

Ahh, I remember that. Thanks for reminding all of us. Here's another perspective. We have an exchange student living with us for a year. I went to enroll him in classes at the school last Wed; asked if he could be placed as a senior (due to age and classes taken in home country) The school responded absolutely not! He would have to meet the MD high school requirements in order to receive a MD diploma(we weren't necessarily asking for a diploma, just to be a senior). I guess since he wasn't bringing anything to the football or basketball table they weren't going to make any exceptions.

[craigolney]

Hope Kevin Plank steps up and pulls Aquille Carr from the UA elite 24 this weekend.

[TheGuru]

Hope Kevin Plank steps up and pulls Aquille Carr from the UA elite 24 this weekend.

I don't think that any Judge in his/her right mind would allow Aquille to travel out of state for the game at this time. It's not like he's a pro athlete with a job.

[ILB0051]

My issue wasn't about Aquille or the crime he is charged with, it was about you stereotyping Baltimore City and its "culture". Take that BS somewhere else.

I'm not stereotyping BC. From what I've witnessed, this is exactly the culture that exists; sadly, a dangerous one. Is that BS? Let's see how this plays out. Time will tell who is right on this one.

[omarrahman]

iverson went to prison for beating an old white woman over the head in a bow ling alley brawl, and he turned out alright. oh thats right, he is broke after having earned 250 million playing basketball. maybe thompson jr will save him like daddy did for allan. this kid was an accident waiting to happen. said he was one and done upon signing with seton hall. they will drop him. too many young white women there. he will get a chance to hone his game this year at jessup. they open against the city detention center. hopefully he is in by the first game.

[omarrahman]

apparently there is another child on the way.

[Dub]

iverson went to prison for beating an old white woman over the head in a bow ling alley brawl, and he turned out alright. oh thats right, he is broke after having earned 250 million playing basketball. maybe thompson jr will save him like daddy did for allan. this kid was an accident waiting to happen. said he was one and done upon signing with seton hall. they will drop him. too many young white women there. he will get a chance to hone his game this year at jessup. they open against the city detention center. hopefully he is in by the first game.

Iverson was granted clemency and the whole crime he alleged to have committed was fishy to be kind. I hope the best for Carr. I wonder why it took police 3 days to arrest him and allow him to play in that bball game at St Frances. At the same time a women can accuse a guy of almost anything with little to no proof and have the man arrested only to recant later with no consequence.

[Big Sky]

There is always a Consequence!

[BJC]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...090701712.html

this happens everywhere..true injustice...this kid got a slap on the wrist...I brought this up on this forum when it happened...crickets

[Big Sky]

I took the time to read the follow up story. It was difficult. They did not get a slap on the wist, but justice was not as tough as it would have been if given in the city or if the color of the skin of the kids were different. (I do not mean to bring in race) But clearly in this case the state used a different standard. I actually agree with this type of sentencing for a kid.If and only when it is given to everyone no matter their race creed or color. By putting the kids on 7-10 years of probation it gives them a chance at life. If they violate it they go to jail for a long time. As much as I love my kids and sports not sure If I would have taken away their sports even though it was the right thing to do. In some ways I am doughting myself right now.

[Jeebus]

Aquille will not be playing in the Under Armour game.

The Under Armour Elite 24, set for Friday and Saturday, includes an all-star game and slam dunk contest featuring some of the country's top high school talent, with both events being aired on ESPNU. Gracie Blackburn, an associate manager for college sports PR at ESPN, confirmed that Carr is no longer a participant. ESPN PR declined further comment. Updated rosters -- including Carr's replacement -- will be released tomorrow.

[omarrahman]

already the consequences begin. he will be lucky to survive this. hopefully warren brown or the jeri curled billy murphy give this kid some free lawyering and biff adopts him. does biff have any daughters.

[omarrahman]

what does the patterson coach do. let him stay on the team, suspend him, throw him off. what is the policy. gilman could use a good point guard. he would look good in silver and blue.

[GR8football]

OMG too funny about the lawyer thing. But AGAIN, it reiterates what was being said just last week about the offers, giving kids what they want with sports, bad grades, taking NO responsibility.............he chose to knock this girl to the ground and kick the crap out of her. Deal with the consequences. Hopefully someone will have a long talk with this kid and let him know just because he can shoot a ball, he can not shoot his mouth. He had more offers put in his lap than 10 other players would ever have.

[Coach Al]

iverson went to prison for beating an old white woman over the head in a bow ling alley brawl, and he turned out alright. oh thats right, he is broke after having earned 250 million playing basketball. maybe thompson jr will save him like daddy did for allan. this kid was an accident waiting to happen. said he was one and done upon signing with seton hall. they will drop him. too many young white women there. he will get a chance to hone his game this year at jessup. they open against the city detention center. hopefully he is in by the first game.

Allen Iverson is not broke so get your facts straight.

http://hamptonroads.com/2012/03/alle...roke-after-all

[golflover0311]

I don't think it's life or death serious but there is a public address announcement out with lots of VIPs who are talking about not hitting a woman. Domestic violence is no joke nowadays. Ask Chad!

There is an ole song with lyrics of "...it's cheaper to keep her..." Now it's "...expensive to touch her..."

Doesn't matter what the circumstance, there is no reason for a man to put your hands on a woman. Any man that does is a "PUNK" plain and simple. That's right, I said it.

[omarrahman]

some of those women can get real nasty quick. a couple hits of hennesy and a fattie can change reality. all u see is 2 flapping lips on a frame calling u out.

[A Mom]

Iverson was granted clemency and the whole crime he alleged to have committed was fishy to be kind. I hope the best for Carr. I wonder why it took police 3 days to arrest him and allow him to play in that bball game at St Frances. At the same time a women can accuse a guy of almost anything with little to no proof and have the man arrested only to recant later with no consequence.

Oh blah blah blah, wine wine wine! The Duke Lacrosse episode clearly shows that there are consequenses to the woman and the MALE attorney who goaded her into the charge.

What amazes me is you men who ponder whether a girl really means it when she says no. If there's any doubt, uncertainty, just say no to her. There are so many girls out there and all you men want to do is worry whether she is going to "accuse" poor innocent you of something. Like you're obligated to try something with her even if her intentions are unclear. Grow up.

[First_Down]

Doesn't matter what the circumstance, there is no reason for a man to put your hands on a woman. Any man that does is a "PUNK" plain and simple. That's right, I said it.

I don't know what lala land you live in but there is no such thing as there is no reason for a man to put {his} hands on a woman. Ideally it shouldn't happen. Ideally a man shouldn't put his hands on anothr man. But in the real world and in a simple act of self-defense, a man can more than just put his hand on a woman. Deal with reality.