Player rep, what world to you live in. The charges were not dropped, they were reduced in a plea bargain, which the player accepted. Which guess what, means on the record he admitted to the facts sufficient to meet the elements of the crime. And yes, UM's first statement was that it would let the "legal system run its course." There was never a public announcement of action taken by Plu and, quite frankly, it looks like he only did it after all the press to cover his A&& and not look like the weak figure head he is. Again, I don't judge the players for getting into a little trouble. Alot of male college students do. What I have a problem with, which I have stated many times on this board, is the way the so-called adults in the UM administration, including the HC, handled it. Coach Ash and MSU admin have handled these situations correctly. First, they have never hid behind the legal process. Second, they have made their own investigation and made swift decision demonstrating that true discipinary action will be taken (and if you really believe sitting one quarter is true disciplinary action, give me a break). Finally, they have left the sitaution open so that if additional information comes to light, the action taken can be changed. For example, in this latest incident, if it comes out that Trammel was acting in self defense, maybe he gets reinstated. That doesn't mean he still doesn't deserve (and I am sure he would get) a game or two suspension for not walking away to avoid putting the program in a bad light.
Compare this to how UM has handled every situation in the last few years and you will see a clear difference. One puts the onus on the kids to act responsibly and when they don't they suffer real consequences. The other makes excuses and allows the kids to avoid any real consequences which can lead to these kids possibly getting into to more trouble down the road and makes it clear the priority lies with winning over all else. That is not a good example to set.