Comments on: Statement regarding allegations against football coach

By: Maria & Mark Ryan

Maria & Mark Ryan — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:09:58 +0000

It is our understanding at the end of EVERY year the student/athlete
is given the CHOICE to renew/reup their scholarship offer. If for ANY reason they do not wish to renew they do not have to sign the paperwork.

By: Don't delete

Don't delete — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:18:22 +0000

We have a much deeper problem with all things going on in the Towson athletic department. We have fake practice logs, we have the verbal abuse, we have a “situation” with West, we have a title IX problem, we have a major financial problem, and we are cutting sports. The NCAA looks at this as the loss of “Institutional Control”. Institutional control is a major issue for the NCAA. If Towson had a long tenured AD or even one with AD experience at other schools this would not be as big of a deal. Since Towson has a first time AD with only two years under his belt, this throws up some major red flags. The school can’t fire ambrose because the would owe him at least $1 million to buy out his contract. They can fire Waddell, as he has broken his contract by losing control of the department and sinking it into over a million dollars in debt. I think this ends with Mike Waddell being let go, or asked to leave. Lets hope the NCAA does not sanction us, because i believe we are already on probation for the basketball APR problem (Another example of a lack of institutional control).

By: TUBLACKANDGOLD

TUBLACKANDGOLD — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:15:25 +0000

Until I see actual evidence, not hearsay and bitter claims from a dismissed player, I am #TeamAmbrose. He is a leader and a winner. No one said he is supposed to be Mr. Rogers.

By: D. Beckham

D. Beckham — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:05:11 +0000

American football is for pansies! Wearing body armour and having to rest after 20 seconds of playing is not my idea of a man’s sport. Given them ball and put them in wing-attack and see how long these ladies last!

By: Get informed

Get informed — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:34:23 +0000

@TUpay…do you understand what you just said? A ‘free out’? From what? What is it they need to ‘get out of’? The obvious wrath if the signatures were to come out, or else they wouldn’t need an ‘out’ to anything.
This man is a hero isnt he. Ha. But what you don’t seem to understand is that the underlying message is saying for those that do NOT ‘regret’, as I dont believe any of them do or they wouldn’t have signed in the first place, these signatures that remain WILL be punished, thats why he’s being so ‘kind’ in allowing them to ‘remove’ their signatures. In other words, hey Guys, you better remove your name even though this is what you believe in, before I find out and you suffer the consequences. I can’t believe you fell for that text and don’t get what he’s really saying. It’s a threat. Look it up.

By: TUPay

TUPay — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:50:33 +0000

It would be blackmail if he threatened punishment if they didn’t retract their signatures. He’s giving each and every one of them a free out.

Lol I’ve lost all respect for our “football players” in the last few days. No wonder these soft little boys play D-1 AA. They couldn’t handle big time ball.

By: current player

current player — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:08:34 +0000

Ambrose has sent a text saying, “if you knowingly or unknowingly signed Trevor’s petition and you regret it you need to come forward before your name is published. There will be no punishment.” Does that not seem like someone trying to blackmail his players so he can cover his tracks???????

By: Concerned Football Parent

Concerned Football Parent — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:47:34 +0000

To Former Student:
I never said I was in agreement with what Mr. Waddell said. I said thank you because at first because it took him awhile to make a statement. So I’m glad he said finally said something to give us insite to what he thinks so we can therefore agree or disagree. Do I think he’s covering? In part yes. I’m not happy hearing from my son and other players what really goes on. But I nor none of us know what is said behind closed doors unless it is repeated. Will this change things? We dont’ know. Time will tell. So I it’s not necessary to have a problem with me.

By: Concern Football Parent

Concern Football Parent — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:47:14 +0000

Ms. Ryan,
Well what do you have to say? You said you were capable but said nothing? How about this, it’s obvious i said something in my post that you don’t agree with so I have no problem excluding you and your family from everything I posted. It’s really laughable that you made no comment on the topic but chose to attack my post. My post was about how the players are talked to and treated and if you prefer that for your son, it’s your prerogative.

By: Concerned Outsider

Concerned Outsider — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:22:27 +0000

To Mr. Waddell:

I’d like to make two comments regarding your (mis)statement:

1. You state that ‘…no findings indicated that the physical well-being of football student-athletes was placed in jeopardy.’ What don’t you get, sir? Do you still not comprehend that there is more than the PHYSICAL well-being of the student-athletes in jeopardy? Do you not understand that it is the emotional well-being of these student-athletes that is also at risk? Life isn’t just about sports. Towson University isn’t a football camp; it’s a University; a place for learning and growing. Get it?

2. You also (mis)state that ‘…the language that was reportedly used between the coaches and student-athletes would not be in line with the core values of Towson University and Towson Athletics.’ Once again, nice attempt on your part. However, the foul and disgusting and profane language and the religious slurs were not used BETWEEN the coaches and student-athletes. The language was used BY the coaches TO the student-athletes. Get it?

You have quite a talent for putting a spin on things. Have you considered a new career in politics?