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Discussion Topic: Donahoe and Jordan dismissed from Nebraska team
Anthony Windsor II added to this discussion on August 14, 2008
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If they played football or basketball then everything wold have been okay and quiet... <dry> <dry>
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Discussion Topic: Donahoe and Jordan dismissed from Nebraska team
Mark Niemann added to this discussion on August 14, 2008
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Where do they go from here? Do you think they would transfer? If so, where?
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Discussion Topic: Donahoe and Jordan dismissed from Nebraska team
Brady Hiatt added to this discussion on August 14, 2008
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Anthony -- I don't think that would have happened. I think it would have been an ESPN story if they were as good at football or roundballer as Donahoe and Jordan were at wrestling.
There is no doubt that they knew this, if found out, would have bad ramifications for them -- and they still chose to do it -- and should suffer the consequences for their decision.
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Discussion Topic: Donahoe and Jordan dismissed from Nebraska team
Leo Zimmer added to this discussion on August 14, 2008
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Brady-
I agree with you. These guys new what they were doing was against the rules. The "type" of modeling they did doesn't matter, only that they took money for it.
Someone said to them, "hey you can make some money if..." and then they had the opportunity to go home and think about it. And apparently the thought process was, "I know this is against the rules, but I'm going to do it anyway."
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Discussion Topic: Donahoe and Jordan dismissed from Nebraska team
Roe Fox added to this discussion on August 15, 2008
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I agree that from an eligibility standpoint the type of forum the pictures were posted on is irrelevant.
However, common sense tells you that the fact they did this for a gay website doesn't advance the growth of high school or college wrestling. It feeds into the very inaccurate stereotype of what it takes to be a wrestler. I am not approving or commenting on the gay lifestyle in general. That is for that person to do what they choose and live with whatever ramifications may come of it, if any.
But from a wrestling standpoint I'm not sure what could be worse than a recent national titlist along with his wrestling partner on a gay website.
Maybe it was just a prank to them or perhaps it was their way of coming out. I really don't care. It did nothing for the sport that has helped pay for their college education, among other rewards I'm sure. With college programs disappearing, this doesn't help.
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Discussion Topic: Donahoe and Jordan dismissed from Nebraska team
Brady Hiatt added to this discussion on August 16, 2008
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This is taken from a thread on themat.com
First and foremost I would like to apologize to all of my coaches at Nebraska, especially coach Manning. He has gone far and beyond the duties as a head coach to help me not only succeed as a student athlete but to grow into a responsible adult. Also I would like to apologize to the University of Nebraska for the embarrassment that I have brought to the university, faculty, and staff, who have all been supportive to me. Then I would like to apologize to the wrestling community for the great shame that I have brought to the wrestling world. Finally I would like to apologize to my entire family and friends who have done nothing but support me. Regretfully, Kenny Jordan
and this was posted by a friend of the Jordan family:
I just got off the phone with Kenny Jordan and his Dad. Kenny and my son were high school (Chicago Mt. Carmel) teammates and captains together and have been friends for over 10 years. We talked for over 30 minutes. I was asked by the family to confirm and post these additional comments.
The first post in this thread WAS POSTED BY KENNY.
He wants everyone to know that he is very, very sorry for the hurt that he has caused the wrestling community and the University of Nebraska. Kenny felt he was duped but is taking full responsibility for his actions. He also wants me to pass on that HE IS NOT GAY. He was told that his face would not be seen and that his idenity would not be exposed. He was made to believe that this was going to be on a site for girls only. He can't go into a lot of detail about the hows and whys right now for obvious (NCAA) reasons.
His father has indicated that Kenny is very, very depressed at this time but as a family they are helping him get through this. He indicated that Kenny sometimes makes mistakes when it comes time to make certain decisions and this is one of those times. He will get his son any professional help he needs.
Kenny plans to wrestle this season. Several schools have already been in contact with him and a decision will be made early next week.
His father does not want Kenny to do a lot of dialog on the subject other than the apology that he has written and what he asked me to post here.
Kenny also said that he wants to apologize to Coach Manning and that coach was very supportive and he realizes that the punishment fit the act. Kenny has been in touch with both his h.s. and college teammates and that they as well have been supportive.
Finally the Jordan family wants to thank those that have offered their support and assure everyone that Kenny is very sorry.
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Discussion Topic: Donahoe and Jordan dismissed from Nebraska team
Gary Sommers added to this discussion on August 17, 2008
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Quote from Anthony Windsor II's post:
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"If they played football or basketball then everything wold have been okay and quiet... <dry> <dry>"
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If they played football or basketball they would have been generating significant revenue..
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