So Much For A Drawn-Out Appeal Process
by Sean Keeley on Dec 19, 2008 12:59 PM EST
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Print"Under a decision today by the University Appeals Board, Eric Devendorf has been immediately suspended from Syracuse University and is prohibited from all University activities, including participation on the men's basketball team.
"The Appeals Board decision modified the sanctions set by the University Judicial Board and imposed a community service requirement that Mr. Devendorf must meet should he desire to return to the University for the Spring 2009 semester. If he fulfills this requirement and returns, Mr. Devendorf must also meet an additional set of requirements to remain a student."
Said Coach Jim Boeheim: "Eric clearly made a mistake and should be punished. He will fulfill the requirements of this decision."
Eric Devendorf said: "I'm disappointed that I put myself in this position which resulted in being suspended as a student and unable to participate in a number of games, including tomorrow's game. I understand the decision and will be complying with all of the requirements of it."
Is John Calipari on the SU Judicial Board? Is there a reason they couldn't wait until Monday to do this??? Ugh.
Update: Clearly I read this too fast. Devo has the chance to return in a few weeks if he plays his cards right. So the Spring 09 semester begins on Jan 12th (Thanks Jameson). No word on the specifics on what Devo has to do to ensure that's back in time for that. More likely, assuming he does whatever has been asked of him, he's back in uniform mid-January. And I think all SU fans will take that at this point.
Update 2: Looks like this is ultimately going to turn into a slap on the wrist. "Once he completes 40 hours of community service, he can apply for reinstatment. He could conceivably return to the team immediately, well before classes resume on Jan. 12."
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So if he does the community service
he can come back in the spring 09 semester (Jan 15th-ish and play)?
I think this is good.
Knowing that he was on probation when this thing happened he was going to be punished. This punishment is far more fair considering the evidence and it’s much more palatable for fans than him leaving in the middle of a tough Big East schedule.Obviously the Appeals Board knew he would appeal, knew the punishment was ridiculous and prepared to move swiftly. The University gets to appear to not have favorites by suspending him immediately while the team gets to have him for when it really matters. This is all assuming he actually does what he is supposed to do. Though I would imagine Jimmy B will kill him if he doesn’t.
I assume that this basically means he is out until approximately the Gtown game?
Assuming he accomplishes all his tasks and can come back for the spring semester, this is pretty fair. If the University waits until January, they still suspend him a month and we miss him for a number of meaningful games, now hopefully we only miss him for one big OOC game.
Clearly the University did not want the public backlash
from appearing to cater to athletes. It’s done now, hopefully they find a way to adjust. I’m with ryanwk628 here, if he busts his ass community service style over the break will he be allowed back for January? I’m sure the conditions would basically put him under house arrest aside from classes and basketball, but if they let him back I say go for it. Pick up that trash Devo! Lecture those children!
There seems to be some miscommunication here
Can someone please tell us when the Spring 2009 semester starts? I’ve heard various dates from various sources.
by moosedontbounce on Dec 19, 2008 1:14 PM EST reply actions
Jan. 12.
That’s the day of my first class and that’s a monday.
by Jameson_Fleming on Dec 19, 2008 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
That's what Syracuse.com says
Syracuse University today upheld the suspension of Eric Devendorf but reduced the penalty that originally took him off the court for the rest of the season.
As soon as Devendorf conpletes 40 hours of community service, he could conceivably return to the team before the start of Big East play.
haha so much for asking someone affiliated with the team
where i could have just gone to syracuse.com.
Oh side note: they dont leave until 3. I dont know if you know but there is a huge snow storm going on in the NE (Sean, snow is that cold white stuff that falls from the sky in case you forgot). Lets hope they get out on time and dont have a late/exhausting night at the airport. That would exponentially increase the slowness of our slow starts.
Tell me more about this...
snow. Although if Iived a couple hours East in Vegas, I’d know more about it.
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