Darrell Williams charged with rape

[trueou]

I'm saying that I've heard the new DA in Payne County is an OU fan/grad, which would refute the last few posts about the Payne County DA waiting a few weeks to charge Williams so OSU had a better chance of winning Bedlam.

What I'm NOT saying is that because the new DA is (reportedly) OU slanted, is why Williams was charged.

God, I hate this, "I have trouble comprehending simple posts, in particular when the post made by the great, genius HoHum was quoting a post which made it even clearer what the handsome HoHum was referencing, so I jump to conclusions" crap.

I don't believe that many on this board are saying that the DA delayed filing charges for a few weeks to help OSU. What we are speculating on is whether or not he delayed filing until after the Missouri and OU games. Those are two tough home games which OSU had to win to even have a prayer of getting into the NCAA tournament. OSU's next two games are on the road and OSU has not shown that they can win on the road in the Big 12 even with Williams.

If you don't think that pressure can be brought on a DA by big daddy OSU and its administration and boosters in a county dominated by the University, you are just ignoring reality. I am not saying that it did happen but there is nothing in the surrounding circumstances to contradict the suspicions. The circumstances makes OSU and the DA look bad.

Now was justice for the victim and the people of Oklahoma significantly impacted by a delay in charging? Probably not. But it does look like justice is not blind like we often pretend it is.

 

[oSuJeff97]

However, when the charge is as serious and grotesque as rape, then he should be suspended until he is proven innocent. Considering this happened in December he could either redshirt or apply for a hardship from the NCAA. Who cares if he loses a year of eligibility for accusations like this because he shouldn't have put himself in that position anyway.

That's easy to say, but totally unfair to the player in question.

As sad as it is, there are some unstable 18-22 year old girls out there who will make up stories about prominent athletes for any number of reasons. I'm not saying that is what happened here, and am certainly not "blaming the victim", but you must acknowledge that it does happen from time to time.

So until evidence is collected by the DA and charges are filed, I don't see any logic in suspending a player.

With that said, now that charges have been filed, I will be VERY disappointed with Travis Ford if Williams isn't immediately kicked off the team.

 

[BigTime]

That's easy to say, but totally unfair to the player in question.

As sad as it is, there are some unstable 18-22 year old girls out there who will make up stories about prominent athletes for any number of reasons. I'm not saying that is what happened here, and am certainly not "blaming the victim", but you must acknowledge that it does happen from time to time.

So until evidence is collected by the DA and charges are filed, I don't see any logic in suspending a player.

With that said, now that charges have been filed, I will be VERY disappointed with Travis Ford if Williams isn't immediately kicked off the team.

3 counts dude.

And how is Williams a prominent athlete?

 

[NickZepp]

Wow I think it's amazing that people are trying to blame the victim before anything gets out. He's about to be arraigned for rape. I would be surprised if he plays this year.

 

[HoHum]

And how is Williams a prominent athlete?

Apparently he is, or the DA wouldn't have delayed charges until after the Bedlam game!

 

[BigTime]

Where is blankenship? He should be here to complete the quadfecta of Aggies backpedaling in this thread.

 

[HoHum]

Wow I think it's amazing that people are trying to blame the victim before anything gets out. He's about to be arraigned for rape. I would be surprised if he plays this year.

He already has. /pedantic

 

[HoHum]

Where is blankenship? He should be here to complete the quadfecta of Aggies backpedaling in this thread.

He got banned.

 

[BigTime]

Wow I think it's amazing that people are trying to blame the victim before anything gets out. He's about to be arraigned for rape. I would be surprised if he plays this year.

Are you suprised? These ags really want to win basketball games and save face. How do you do that? whispering: Blame the "unstable" (nice word jeff) 18-22 y/o victim.

 

[BigTime]

He got banned.

Tell Hulsey (that's close to the spelling I think) hi for me on the other board. I know he is just a kid but that guy already has serious aggie delusions of grandeur. His parents have raised him right.

 

[Dignon003]

Wow I think it's amazing that people are trying to blame the victim before anything gets out. He's about to be arraigned for rape. I would be surprised if he plays this year.

Who's blaming the victim?

I think we're all in agreement that he's done for the year when it comes to basketball. Likely for his career at Oklahoma St. and possibly for the next 15 years or so.

 

[BigTime]

Who's blaming the victim?

I think we're all in agreement that he's done for the year when it comes to basketball. Likely for his career at Oklahoma St. and possibly for the next 15 years or so.

If its true, I hope he gets to see what sex via instrumentation feels like on the other side of the coin.

 

[Dignon003]

If its true, I hope he gets to see what sex via instrumentation feels like on the other side of the coin.

Agreed.

 

[Tony]

It's a tough one. I am not wild about the precedent of suspending a player who hasn't been charged with anything, and certainly not for something as nebulous as associating with shady people or whatever, but if a coach knows something is coming down the pipe soon I don't see how he can just do nothing.

On another note: if you knew you were about to be charged with rape, how could you play a basketball game competently? I would not be able to focus on eating my breakfast, much less playing a Division I basketball game. I suppose that if you're a rapist you don't have a moral compass and it wouldn't affect you quite the same way, but still it seems strange that he could play so well on Saturday if he knew this was coming less than 48 hours later.

 

[w0lfe]

Ah well, if it was a football player. Im sure he would get a 1 game suspension out of the deal

 

[Sooner_In_MI]

Cases happen all the time where people are not charged. Those people are allowed to live their regular life. I don't think it would be right to suspend him before there are any charges are brought...

Now that he is officially charged I would suspend him until the matter is resolved. Obviously if he's found to have done this then it won't matter what his status is with OSU or the basketball program. He'll likely be prison.

The case was brought to the DA in December. The DA rejected it. Stillwater PD brought the case back and the DA filed charges. It seems under that course of events that a suspension wouldn't be warranted until now.

I agree with the above post.

 

[paulsboutique]

From the article:

OSU basketball coach Travis Ford was scheduled to be on the Big 12 coaches’ teleconference Monday morning but was not on the call. OSU assistant Chris Ferguson was on the call and said he did not know anything about the charges and that Ford was in a meeting.


Telling...

 

[NickZepp]

Who's blaming the victim?

I think we're all in agreement that he's done for the year when it comes to basketball. Likely for his career at Oklahoma St. and possibly for the next 15 years or so.

I was more replying to OSUJeff basically taking the wait and see approach. I might see his point if the guy was just getting arrested but the guy is getting arraigned for rape.

 

[Big Old Booger]

That's easy to say, but totally unfair to the player in question.

As sad as it is, there are some unstable 18-22 year old girls out there who will make up stories about prominent athletes for any number of reasons. I'm not saying that is what happened here, and am certainly not "blaming the victim", but you must acknowledge that it does happen from time to time.

So until evidence is collected by the DA and charges are filed, I don't see any logic in suspending a player.

With that said, now that charges have been filed, I will be VERY disappointed with Travis Ford if Williams isn't immediately kicked off the team.

I'm sure all the girls are getting in line to blame a player who was a virtual unknown until the Mizzou game. Had charges been levied against a higher profile player -- Big Country, Desmond Mason, or James Anderson -- then maybe I'd buy the "unstable girl" line. The accuser has nothing to gain from accusing this player, other than for justice to be served.

 

[BigTime]

From the article:

OSU basketball coach Travis Ford was scheduled to be on the Big 12 coaches’ teleconference Monday morning but was not on the call. OSU assistant Chris Ferguson was on the call and said he did not know anything about the charges and that Ford was in a meeting.


Telling...

Paul,

The man had a very important meeting. duh.

I just hope I don't run into any "unstable girls" this week.