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Saturday May 19, 2012 from 12:00 -5:00 pm
Lehman College, Music Room 330
B,D,4 to Bedford Park Blvd
Enter @ Bedford Park Blvd West (across from Jerome Field.)
Music Building will be the 2nd building on left past tennis courts.
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-A Resource Fair
-A panel presentation about community
supervision
-A workshop on health
-Information on employment
*Light Refreshments will be served*
30 Mayıs 2012 Çarşamba
Evaluating The Players
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It's been a long, frustrating year for the Men's basketball team. I guess that's to be expected when Bob Huggins has to rely on so many new players. And the kids did pretty well...at times. The Mountaineers did manage to get to .500 in Big East play, and seem to have snuck into a Tournament birth (I'll feel a lot better with at least one win in New York). So, before March gets Mad, let's evaluate everybody's contribution this year.
Kevin Jones, F, SR: What can be said that hasn't already? Jones led the Big East in both scoring (19) and rebounding (11). He was named to the Big East First Team, and may end up being Player of the Year. This is quite a story for a player who seemed out of place as a leader in his last season. Jones was such a pleasure to watch this year, as he completely took over...and really had to take take over. Without Jones, WVU would be lucky to make the NIT.
Darryl "Truck" Bryant, G, SR: Truck had a solid final season in Morgantown. The most polarizing player possibly in WVU history hit a lot of big shots and played very good defense throughout the year. He was the most consistent shooter for a team that struggled to score. He also played much better off the ball. Granted, he did lead the team in turnovers, but also led the team in clutch shots.
Deniz Kilicli, F, JR: The "Turk" had an inconsistent season. His rebounding was adequate, not great. His scoring was solid at times, though had the propensity to disappear. And, I'm not sure there is another player in the nation that missed more four-footers than Kilicli. His free-throw shooting still needs a lot of work...well, really his whole game still needs work. The numbers did improve from last season, but still needs more consistency.
Kevin Noreen, F, r-FR: Another tough season for Noreen, whose season was cut short due to injury. Seemed to be turning into the new Cam Thoroughman...just a big annoyance for other teams. He can take a charge, foul hard, and make a fantastic pass. Struggled shooting, but that's not his game. Hoping he can come back next year and finally stay healthy.
Jabarie Hinds, G, FR: Truly a learning experience for Hinds. I can't even imagine playing PG as a freshman in the Big East, and Hinds battled throughout. He led the team in assists and steals, though both numbers slowed down throughout the year. His defensive intensity needs to improve, especially when adverse conditions set in. Hinds also needs to stay focused. Certainly a learning experience, but a lot of promise with this kid.
Gary Browne, G, FR: The other Frosh PG was all over the map this year. He hit a few huge 3-pointers, showed us that he can get to the hoop, and has a great compete level. Though, like Hinds, needs some work. Browne was simply careless with the ball too much this season, and needs to improve his shooting. What did improve was his defense and foul shooting. And, his leadership was very solid for someone in their first year. It will be fun to watch Browne mature.
Aaron Brown, G, FR: I think it's safe to say that the legs just got tired. Brown, who is one of WVU's best shooters really hit a wall late. Yet, he still shot over 40% from 3-point land. Brown needs to work on his defense if he wants to stay on the floor, as well as creating his own shot. Another freshman with plenty of promise, though.
Keaton Miles, F, FR: He started nearly every game, though only averaged marginal minutes. The reason he started? Defense, defense, defense. Why the low minutes? Offense, offense, offense. An outstanding defender, who simply needs to improve offensively to stay on the court. He did look more comfortable late in the season, but only shot 33%. He is also very shaky from the free-throw line. He is an athletic specimen, who could turn into a nice specialist for this program.
Dominique Rutledge, F, JR: The transfer really improved throughout the year. Rutledge couldn't even get on the court early-on, now looks very strong in his reserve roll. He has good rebounding skills, and is deceptively quick with the ball. He certainly needs to work on being a more consistent basketball player, and tends to get a head of himself. Should contribute the rest of this year, and could fill a nice roll in 2013.
Paul Williamson, Tommy McCune, Pat Forsythe: None played enough or healthy enough to make a serious contribution this season.
Kevin Jones, F, SR: What can be said that hasn't already? Jones led the Big East in both scoring (19) and rebounding (11). He was named to the Big East First Team, and may end up being Player of the Year. This is quite a story for a player who seemed out of place as a leader in his last season. Jones was such a pleasure to watch this year, as he completely took over...and really had to take take over. Without Jones, WVU would be lucky to make the NIT.
Darryl "Truck" Bryant, G, SR: Truck had a solid final season in Morgantown. The most polarizing player possibly in WVU history hit a lot of big shots and played very good defense throughout the year. He was the most consistent shooter for a team that struggled to score. He also played much better off the ball. Granted, he did lead the team in turnovers, but also led the team in clutch shots.
Deniz Kilicli, F, JR: The "Turk" had an inconsistent season. His rebounding was adequate, not great. His scoring was solid at times, though had the propensity to disappear. And, I'm not sure there is another player in the nation that missed more four-footers than Kilicli. His free-throw shooting still needs a lot of work...well, really his whole game still needs work. The numbers did improve from last season, but still needs more consistency.
Kevin Noreen, F, r-FR: Another tough season for Noreen, whose season was cut short due to injury. Seemed to be turning into the new Cam Thoroughman...just a big annoyance for other teams. He can take a charge, foul hard, and make a fantastic pass. Struggled shooting, but that's not his game. Hoping he can come back next year and finally stay healthy.
Jabarie Hinds, G, FR: Truly a learning experience for Hinds. I can't even imagine playing PG as a freshman in the Big East, and Hinds battled throughout. He led the team in assists and steals, though both numbers slowed down throughout the year. His defensive intensity needs to improve, especially when adverse conditions set in. Hinds also needs to stay focused. Certainly a learning experience, but a lot of promise with this kid.
Gary Browne, G, FR: The other Frosh PG was all over the map this year. He hit a few huge 3-pointers, showed us that he can get to the hoop, and has a great compete level. Though, like Hinds, needs some work. Browne was simply careless with the ball too much this season, and needs to improve his shooting. What did improve was his defense and foul shooting. And, his leadership was very solid for someone in their first year. It will be fun to watch Browne mature.
Aaron Brown, G, FR: I think it's safe to say that the legs just got tired. Brown, who is one of WVU's best shooters really hit a wall late. Yet, he still shot over 40% from 3-point land. Brown needs to work on his defense if he wants to stay on the floor, as well as creating his own shot. Another freshman with plenty of promise, though.
Keaton Miles, F, FR: He started nearly every game, though only averaged marginal minutes. The reason he started? Defense, defense, defense. Why the low minutes? Offense, offense, offense. An outstanding defender, who simply needs to improve offensively to stay on the court. He did look more comfortable late in the season, but only shot 33%. He is also very shaky from the free-throw line. He is an athletic specimen, who could turn into a nice specialist for this program.
Dominique Rutledge, F, JR: The transfer really improved throughout the year. Rutledge couldn't even get on the court early-on, now looks very strong in his reserve roll. He has good rebounding skills, and is deceptively quick with the ball. He certainly needs to work on being a more consistent basketball player, and tends to get a head of himself. Should contribute the rest of this year, and could fill a nice roll in 2013.
Paul Williamson, Tommy McCune, Pat Forsythe: None played enough or healthy enough to make a serious contribution this season.
WVU Announces Coaching Assignments
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WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen announced the official coaching staff positions for the upcoming season. The announcement was held today, as the media finally had an opportunity to speak with some of the new staff members. The shifting included both the new and current coaches, as Holgorsen and company gets ready from Spring practices. Here is a look at the coaching staff, and their 2012 duties.
Dana Holgorsen: Head CoachShannon Dawson: Offensive Coordinator, Wide ReceiversJake Spivital: QuarterbacksRobert Gillespie: Running BacksBill Bedenbaugh: Offensive LineJoe DeForest: Co-Defensive Coordinator, SafetiesKeith Patterson: Co-Defensive Coordinator, LinebackersDaron Roberts: CornerbacksErik Slaughter: Defensive LineSteve Dunlap: Assistant Head Coach, Special Teams
Notes:-Dawson now coaches all receivers.-Holgorsen will still have final say on offensive calls.-Roberts moves from receivers to cornerbacks. He coached corners in the NFL.-Dunlap gets Asst HC title, and completely takes over Special Teams-Ryan Dorchester becomes the new Recruiting Coordinator
Dana Holgorsen: Head CoachShannon Dawson: Offensive Coordinator, Wide ReceiversJake Spivital: QuarterbacksRobert Gillespie: Running BacksBill Bedenbaugh: Offensive LineJoe DeForest: Co-Defensive Coordinator, SafetiesKeith Patterson: Co-Defensive Coordinator, LinebackersDaron Roberts: CornerbacksErik Slaughter: Defensive LineSteve Dunlap: Assistant Head Coach, Special Teams
Notes:-Dawson now coaches all receivers.-Holgorsen will still have final say on offensive calls.-Roberts moves from receivers to cornerbacks. He coached corners in the NFL.-Dunlap gets Asst HC title, and completely takes over Special Teams-Ryan Dorchester becomes the new Recruiting Coordinator
Kevin Jones Gets Screwed...Also, Water is Wet
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I imagine that somewhere Geno Smith is shaking his head. Smith understands exactly what Kevin Jones is about to go through. Just like Smith, Jones is about to get completely screwed by the very conference he tore his heart out playing in over the last few months. Will it matter? No. Should it matter? Oh, yes.
For Smith, it was Isaiah Pead who would be Offensive Player of the Year. Was it a good year for Pead? Yes. He rushed for over 1,000 yards, and accounted for 11 touchdowns. However, that was dwarfed by the year Smith had...the best a WVU quarterback has ever have. Smith entered the bowl season with over 3,900 yards passing and 26 touchdowns. He also guided his team to a win over Pead's on their way to the Orange Bowl. Not only were his numbers more impressive, but he was also much more valuable to his team. Cincinnati slid when they lost quarterback, Zach Collaros, not Pead.
Needless to say, Smith losing was surprising, but doesn't compare to what is about to happen to Kevin Jones. If the reports are true, and Jae Crowder is the Big East Player of the Year, then it's a smack in the face. Jones has the better numbers, and is so much more valuable to his team...and I'm not sure it's even close.
Don't get me wrong, I like Crowder. He is a fun basketball player to watch. He can go inside and outside. His energy level is outstanding. He has a high basketball IQ, but isn't the Big East Player of the Year. Hell, I'm not even sure if he is the best player on his team. Darius Jonson-Odom may have something to say about that. But, even if the argument is made that he is a more versatile player than Jones, there is absolutely no way anyone can say he is more valuable.
Marquette is still a tournament team without Crowder. Johnson-Odom, Vander Blue, Todd Mayo, Davante Gardner and company would still be a Top-6 team in the Big East. Meanwhile, WVU without Kevin Jones is DePaul. I'm not even sure the Mountaineers would be NIT-bound. Truck Bryant, Denis Kilicli, and a mound of freshmen is a recipe for disaster.
Even if you want to give the edge to Crowder due to the record, statistics would push the argument back to Jones. Points per game? Jones (20 to 17). Rebounds per game? Jones (11 to 8). Field Goal Percentage? Jones (.515 to .512). Free Throw Percentage? Jones (.77 to .74). To Crowder's credit he does have more steals and assists, but Jones also dropped 20 Double-Doubles. Crowder had 11.
The value argument and stat argument side with Jones. The record sides with Crowder. Is that enough to tilt the argument towards the Marquette man? It shouldn't, but it sounds like that is the case.
Should this be surprising? No. Jones was already not a unanimous selection for Big East First Team. How ridiculous is that? The man who led the league in scoring and rebounding (by the way, the only other two to do that won POY) wasn't a first teamer in some coach's eyes. It obviously shows that bias has certainly reared its ugly head in these selections.
Again, should this be surprising? A school that sued the league to get out early, which already had a quarterback get completely jacked out of an award? I think you all can put it together.
So, in the immortal words of Jake Taylor from Major League...there's only one thing left to do..."win the whole f***ing thing". Maybe then Kevin Jones would get some respect. Doubtful in this league, though.
For Smith, it was Isaiah Pead who would be Offensive Player of the Year. Was it a good year for Pead? Yes. He rushed for over 1,000 yards, and accounted for 11 touchdowns. However, that was dwarfed by the year Smith had...the best a WVU quarterback has ever have. Smith entered the bowl season with over 3,900 yards passing and 26 touchdowns. He also guided his team to a win over Pead's on their way to the Orange Bowl. Not only were his numbers more impressive, but he was also much more valuable to his team. Cincinnati slid when they lost quarterback, Zach Collaros, not Pead.
Needless to say, Smith losing was surprising, but doesn't compare to what is about to happen to Kevin Jones. If the reports are true, and Jae Crowder is the Big East Player of the Year, then it's a smack in the face. Jones has the better numbers, and is so much more valuable to his team...and I'm not sure it's even close.
Don't get me wrong, I like Crowder. He is a fun basketball player to watch. He can go inside and outside. His energy level is outstanding. He has a high basketball IQ, but isn't the Big East Player of the Year. Hell, I'm not even sure if he is the best player on his team. Darius Jonson-Odom may have something to say about that. But, even if the argument is made that he is a more versatile player than Jones, there is absolutely no way anyone can say he is more valuable.
Marquette is still a tournament team without Crowder. Johnson-Odom, Vander Blue, Todd Mayo, Davante Gardner and company would still be a Top-6 team in the Big East. Meanwhile, WVU without Kevin Jones is DePaul. I'm not even sure the Mountaineers would be NIT-bound. Truck Bryant, Denis Kilicli, and a mound of freshmen is a recipe for disaster.
Even if you want to give the edge to Crowder due to the record, statistics would push the argument back to Jones. Points per game? Jones (20 to 17). Rebounds per game? Jones (11 to 8). Field Goal Percentage? Jones (.515 to .512). Free Throw Percentage? Jones (.77 to .74). To Crowder's credit he does have more steals and assists, but Jones also dropped 20 Double-Doubles. Crowder had 11.
The value argument and stat argument side with Jones. The record sides with Crowder. Is that enough to tilt the argument towards the Marquette man? It shouldn't, but it sounds like that is the case.
Should this be surprising? No. Jones was already not a unanimous selection for Big East First Team. How ridiculous is that? The man who led the league in scoring and rebounding (by the way, the only other two to do that won POY) wasn't a first teamer in some coach's eyes. It obviously shows that bias has certainly reared its ugly head in these selections.
Again, should this be surprising? A school that sued the league to get out early, which already had a quarterback get completely jacked out of an award? I think you all can put it together.
So, in the immortal words of Jake Taylor from Major League...there's only one thing left to do..."win the whole f***ing thing". Maybe then Kevin Jones would get some respect. Doubtful in this league, though.
Tournament Notes: Tim Higgins to Retire?
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A full preview coming up tomorrow. Meanwhile, here are a few bits and pieces from Tournament Week...
-Kevin Jones gets more hardware. He was named to the USBWA All-American Team. Jones was one of ten players to be named to the list, which includes Jared Sullinger and Anthony Davis. Jones was named to the second team.
-Tommy McCune has officially left the team. The seldom-used forward will look to transfer, though no word yet on where. McCune played n just 13 games, and averaged less than a point per game.
-The Women made the tournament again this season. WVU is an 8-seed, and will play 8-seed Texas on Saturday. The game is in Norfolk, and starts at 11:10AM. The winner will most likely play Stanford.
-Tim Higgins to retire? That's the word from Bob Huggins. Check out this video about 20 seconds in. The longtime ref has been a fan favorite for years. It will be sad to see him go. In related news, I love to write sarcastically.
-Kevin Jones gets more hardware. He was named to the USBWA All-American Team. Jones was one of ten players to be named to the list, which includes Jared Sullinger and Anthony Davis. Jones was named to the second team.
-Tommy McCune has officially left the team. The seldom-used forward will look to transfer, though no word yet on where. McCune played n just 13 games, and averaged less than a point per game.
-The Women made the tournament again this season. WVU is an 8-seed, and will play 8-seed Texas on Saturday. The game is in Norfolk, and starts at 11:10AM. The winner will most likely play Stanford.
-Tim Higgins to retire? That's the word from Bob Huggins. Check out this video about 20 seconds in. The longtime ref has been a fan favorite for years. It will be sad to see him go. In related news, I love to write sarcastically.
23 Mayıs 2012 Çarşamba
I'm Home....What's Next? 2nd Annual Bronx Reentry Working Group forum and Resource Fair
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Join Bronx-based organizations as well as individuals who have
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The Bronx Reentry Working Group(a Bronx-based coalition of academic-community partners,
corrections, reentry, policy-makers, and residents committed to addressing the social and health disparities of individuals with histories of criminal justice involvement) invites you to join us on
Saturday May 19, 2012 from 12:00 -5:00 pm
Lehman College, Music Room 330
B,D,4 to Bedford Park Blvd
Enter @ Bedford Park Blvd West (across from Jerome Field.)
Music Building will be the 2nd building on left past tennis courts.
http://www.lehman.edu/about/maps-and-directions.php
This FREE day will include:
-A Resource Fair
-A panel presentation about community
supervision
-A workshop on health
-Information on employment
*Light Refreshments will be served*
Join Bronx-based organizations as well as individuals who have
successfully returned home after incarceration.
The Bronx Reentry Working Group(a Bronx-based coalition of academic-community partners,
corrections, reentry, policy-makers, and residents committed to addressing the social and health disparities of individuals with histories of criminal justice involvement) invites you to join us on
Saturday May 19, 2012 from 12:00 -5:00 pm
Lehman College, Music Room 330
B,D,4 to Bedford Park Blvd
Enter @ Bedford Park Blvd West (across from Jerome Field.)
Music Building will be the 2nd building on left past tennis courts.
http://www.lehman.edu/about/maps-and-directions.php
This FREE day will include:
-A Resource Fair
-A panel presentation about community
supervision
-A workshop on health
-Information on employment
*Light Refreshments will be served*
Bronx Week Event
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On May, 19th, 2012 the Bronx Reentry working group, co-chaired by Pamela A. Valeria, PhD, Assistant Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Ramon Semorille, crew supervisor for Bronx Communtiy Solutions, participated in this years Bronx Week event by hosting it's 2nd annual communtiy forum and resource fair titled, "I'm Home...What Next?".
The day held many interesting presentations, including a panel discussion on the '.. new face of alternative sentencing'. Representatives from parole, probation and the center for court innovation discussed thier responses to communtiy supervision. While another presentation, given by Joshua S. Sevin, Deputy Director,of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia shared his reseach finding that highlighted the benefits to employers who hire formerly incarcerated individuals.
Opening remarks were given by the co-chair, Ramon Semorille who touchingly acknoweledged the working groups co-founder and former chair, Mandolin Restivo for all her hard work and passionate dedication to this group and this cause. Community partners, presentors and attendee's alike, came away from this forum with more knowledge, understanding and appreciation for the issues and concerns affecting our returning citizens in the Bronx.
Special thanks goes to TK Singleton, coordinator of community initatives and Lee Serano, intern from the New York Juvenile Justice Corp for thier hard work and contribution to the success of this forum.
On May, 19th, 2012 the Bronx Reentry working group, co-chaired by Pamela A. Valeria, PhD, Assistant Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Ramon Semorille, crew supervisor for Bronx Communtiy Solutions, participated in this years Bronx Week event by hosting it's 2nd annual communtiy forum and resource fair titled, "I'm Home...What Next?".
The day held many interesting presentations, including a panel discussion on the '.. new face of alternative sentencing'. Representatives from parole, probation and the center for court innovation discussed thier responses to communtiy supervision. While another presentation, given by Joshua S. Sevin, Deputy Director,of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia shared his reseach finding that highlighted the benefits to employers who hire formerly incarcerated individuals.
Opening remarks were given by the co-chair, Ramon Semorille who touchingly acknoweledged the working groups co-founder and former chair, Mandolin Restivo for all her hard work and passionate dedication to this group and this cause. Community partners, presentors and attendee's alike, came away from this forum with more knowledge, understanding and appreciation for the issues and concerns affecting our returning citizens in the Bronx.
Special thanks goes to TK Singleton, coordinator of community initatives and Lee Serano, intern from the New York Juvenile Justice Corp for thier hard work and contribution to the success of this forum.
2011 Regular Season NFL Competitive Balance
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This weekend is the "big game" (can't use the phrase S***r B**l as the NFL has tied it up) between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. So that got me to thinking about how competitive the NFL has been over the last year. I downloaded the 2011 regular season standing results and calculated the Noll-Scully measure of competitive balance for the AFC, the NFC and the NFL.
Here are the results. The AFC has a Noll-Scully of 1.500, while the NFC had a Noll-Scully of 1.806, meaning that the AFC was slightly more competitive than the NFC in terms of winning percent. The NFL overall had a regular season Noll-Scully of 1.636 - which is slightly higher than the NFL's historical average, but not by much.
Compared to the other three "major" US sports leagues, the NFL is the most competitive and last year was no different.
Here are the results. The AFC has a Noll-Scully of 1.500, while the NFC had a Noll-Scully of 1.806, meaning that the AFC was slightly more competitive than the NFC in terms of winning percent. The NFL overall had a regular season Noll-Scully of 1.636 - which is slightly higher than the NFL's historical average, but not by much.
Compared to the other three "major" US sports leagues, the NFL is the most competitive and last year was no different.
NHL Pay and Performance
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Last month I looked a pay and performance in the NHL for just the 2011-2012 season. As I mention in the blog, that is a rather small sample. So to correct for this sample size problem, let's take a look over a longer period of time; from the 2000-2001 regular season to the 2011-2012 regular season (no 2004-2005 as this was the cancelled NHL season). I am following the same payroll and performance analysis that I blogged about with regard to Major League Baseball for this NHL study.
For the eleven seasons covered, relative payroll is positive and statistically significant, which is expected. On the other hand, relative payroll only "explains" about 25% of team performance as measured by points percent (which is the number of points divided by the maximum number of points possible and is the same as winning percent). Again, while the relationship between the two variables are what is to be expected, the amount of "bang for the buck" is not so great.
For the eleven seasons covered, relative payroll is positive and statistically significant, which is expected. On the other hand, relative payroll only "explains" about 25% of team performance as measured by points percent (which is the number of points divided by the maximum number of points possible and is the same as winning percent). Again, while the relationship between the two variables are what is to be expected, the amount of "bang for the buck" is not so great.
USA Today's Latest NCAA Finance Database
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The USA Today has published it latest NCAA finance database.
Here is some highlights from the University of Iowa:
Here is some highlights from the University of Iowa:
| Ticket | Student | Total | Scholar- | Coaching | Building/ | Total | |||||||
| Year | Sales | Fees | Revenue | ships | Staff | Grounds | Expenses | ||||||
| 2011 | $23,180,905 | $564,680 | $93,353,561 | $9,362,572 | $29,016,057 | $21,863,477 | $88,057,486 | ||||||
| 2010 | $21,815,895 | $525,707 | $88,735,093 | $8,585,730 | $26,197,937 | $14,944,085 | $74,438,196 | ||||||
| 2009 | $21,922,358 | $525,941 | $79,971,143 | $8,755,400 | $24,453,669 | $13,703,314 | $71,116,911 | ||||||
| 2008 | $19,103,235 | $1,487,795 | $81,515,865 | $7,579,781 | $23,166,018 | $16,003,409 | $71,602,594 | ||||||
| 2007 | $21,731,819 | $1,494,706 | $80,832,070 | $6,722,602 | $21,376,108 | $15,161,903 | $70,469,589 | ||||||
| 2006 | $20,086,445 | $1,495,060 | $73,321,227 | $6,652,458 | $21,063,488 | $6,420,286 | $59,224,861 |
17 Mayıs 2012 Perşembe
USA Today's Latest NCAA Finance Database
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The USA Today has published it latest NCAA finance database.
Here is some highlights from the University of Iowa:
Here is some highlights from the University of Iowa:
| Ticket | Student | Total | Scholar- | Coaching | Building/ | Total | |||||||
| Year | Sales | Fees | Revenue | ships | Staff | Grounds | Expenses | ||||||
| 2011 | $23,180,905 | $564,680 | $93,353,561 | $9,362,572 | $29,016,057 | $21,863,477 | $88,057,486 | ||||||
| 2010 | $21,815,895 | $525,707 | $88,735,093 | $8,585,730 | $26,197,937 | $14,944,085 | $74,438,196 | ||||||
| 2009 | $21,922,358 | $525,941 | $79,971,143 | $8,755,400 | $24,453,669 | $13,703,314 | $71,116,911 | ||||||
| 2008 | $19,103,235 | $1,487,795 | $81,515,865 | $7,579,781 | $23,166,018 | $16,003,409 | $71,602,594 | ||||||
| 2007 | $21,731,819 | $1,494,706 | $80,832,070 | $6,722,602 | $21,376,108 | $15,161,903 | $70,469,589 | ||||||
| 2006 | $20,086,445 | $1,495,060 | $73,321,227 | $6,652,458 | $21,063,488 | $6,420,286 | $59,224,861 |
Orange::22 Goes Live Tonight
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Time to get back to lacrosse with style.The appropriate mourning period for basketball is now over. We jump back into lacrosse full force from now until Memorial Day. And to get going, we skip the write ups until next week and go right to the audio format.Starting tonight, we debut Orange::44, the official Syracuse Lacrosse radio program on the Lacrosse Radio Network. We start tonight and broadcast every Wednesday at 9:00pm EST until the end of the season. We'll have an interesting guest every week as well. To start it off right, we have Matt Glaude, formerly of Hoya Suxa, and now the man at the helm of College Crosse. Even if you manage to learn nothing tonight you should at least be entertained. But I imagine you'll find the show interesting if you are a SU lax fan in the least anyway. It is live tonight at 9:00pm EST and you can listen on your computing devices here. Or feel free to listen and download after it's done.
Time to get back to lacrosse with style.The appropriate mourning period for basketball is now over. We jump back into lacrosse full force from now until Memorial Day. And to get going, we skip the write ups until next week and go right to the audio format.Starting tonight, we debut Orange::44, the official Syracuse Lacrosse radio program on the Lacrosse Radio Network. We start tonight and broadcast every Wednesday at 9:00pm EST until the end of the season. We'll have an interesting guest every week as well. To start it off right, we have Matt Glaude, formerly of Hoya Suxa, and now the man at the helm of College Crosse. Even if you manage to learn nothing tonight you should at least be entertained. But I imagine you'll find the show interesting if you are a SU lax fan in the least anyway. It is live tonight at 9:00pm EST and you can listen on your computing devices here. Or feel free to listen and download after it's done.
When Do We Close the Book on the 2011-12 Basketball Season?
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As I sit here composing this story on April 24, it has been exactly a month since the SU Men's Basketball season ended with a 77-70 loss to Ohio State in the Elite Eight. Brian did his usual postgame recap after that game. And we've sort of moved on to lacrosse (to the extent a Syracuse fan can care about this season...). But we've done no end-of-the-season recap. Nothing that looks back and says "This is what the season was, now let's move on to the next thing." It hasn't been apathy. Not being too busy to do it. And surely not that we didn't want to talk about it. I think because, in many ways, it's because it still doesn't feel like the season is over.
Yes, the playing of the games is done. Not just for Syracuse, but for all teams. Kentucky is your National Champion, and will return to the court next season a completely different team. Teams are busy figuring out next year's rosters: seniors graduating, underclassmen leaving for the NBA, transfers, and recruits coming in. This is the talk of college basketball right now.
But I'm not ready to close the book on the 2011-2012 basketball season. No, not for Syracuse, anyway. Because this season - one that began with an exciting Midnight Madness back in the Carrier Dome on a Friday night in October - was unlike any other Orange fans have ever seen. On the court, and off. And until both of those things have met their conclusions, this season carries on.
This season saw many great accomplishments for the basketball team: a school-best 20-0 start; undefeated at home; Big East Regular Season Champions; #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament; Elite Eight appearance; the emergence of Dion Waiters and Fab Melo as college basketball superstars; and I could go on. As a fan, what you saw on the court was almost always a pleasurable and exciting experience. These guys could play, and at times, it seemed as though they were unstoppable.
And yet, it was all against the backdrop of horrible allegations that we still don't fully comprehend. After three games -- and not even one week into the regular season -- news broke that Bobby Davis and his step-brother Mike Lang were accusing longtime assistant coach Bernie Fine of past sexual abuse. From that pivotal point forward, this season -- and every part of it -- was seen in the context of these allegations. It went from "How will the team react to these allegations?" to "How will the team react to Bernie Fine being fired?" to "How is the team able to continue performing at such a high level despite these allegations?" Through it all, the players were able not only to "talk the talk" ("When we put on the uniform and step out onto the court, it's all about basketball"), but also to "walk the walk" (it really was just all about basketball when the jersey was on and the ball was tipped). The players were unfazed.
Jim Boeheim, though, different story. He was different. He had to be different. He's the face of this program - has been for 36 seasons now. He's also the spokesman of the team, one who speaks his mind more bluntly than your old school grandfather who cares nothing about political correctness. But it's that bluntness, that candor, that has ultimately has served as the basis for keeping this season alive in my mind.
We all know the story by now: when the allegations against Bernie Fine broke, Jim Boeheim made statements in the media to the effect that Davis & Lang were liars who were in it for the money. And while the attention eventually diverted away from Bernie Fine himself, mostly due to statute of limitations issues -- and, to his credit, his virtual disappearance from the face of the earth -- this entire story has turned into a focus on what Jim Boeheim said.
A defamation lawsuit filing and too many Gloria Allred press conferences later, the drama drags on. Brian and I have offered our legal insight to the defamation case -- both on this site and on twitter -- and we both think it's heading to a dismissal. A defense motion to dismiss is scheduled to be heard this coming Friday in Onondaga Supreme Court, so maybe that will get us closer to being able to close the book on this season.
Outside of the lawsuit, we were also dealing with the constant train-wreck that was known as Zach Tomaselli. Without getting into the very discussion-worthy story behind how Tomaselli even became a part of this drama, we know that the direction of the story -- and people's views of it -- were shaped by Tomaselli's involvement. At the end of the day, he was a character who did nothing but muddy the waters. His grasp of the ideas of truth and veracity are fumble-worthy. As if almost feeling the tempo of the country and knowing when he wasn't being talked about quite as often, he would inject himself back into the story -- with another allegation, or a change in his story, or a new accusation, or a recanting of his allegations, or a recanting of his recantation, or a recantation of the recanting of his recantation oh and now I've gone cross-eyed. This all, of course, leading up to his being imprisoned last week to serve a 3+ year sentence on sexual abuse charges for which he pleaded guilty.
This season had no chance of ending unless and until Zach Tomaselli was silenced. Quite frankly, knowing how obviously troubled he was, I didn't think he would make it to report for his imprisonment. But evidently he did, and now he won't have access to twitter, to telephones, or to anything else where he can interject himself into the Bernie Fine story at his every whim. Then again, I'll be the first to put money on Mark Schwarz being granted the first on-camera prison interview.
And so, we wait. We wait for the last few pages of the 2011-2012 Syracuse Basketball season to be written. The typical fan will get a sense of closure, once the lawsuit is concluded and a sufficient time has passed without hearing from Tomaselli. But we'll never know the whole story. Bernie Fine won't be writing the epilogue. He doesn't need to. We just need a basketball season where we're just talking about basketball.
As I sit here composing this story on April 24, it has been exactly a month since the SU Men's Basketball season ended with a 77-70 loss to Ohio State in the Elite Eight. Brian did his usual postgame recap after that game. And we've sort of moved on to lacrosse (to the extent a Syracuse fan can care about this season...). But we've done no end-of-the-season recap. Nothing that looks back and says "This is what the season was, now let's move on to the next thing." It hasn't been apathy. Not being too busy to do it. And surely not that we didn't want to talk about it. I think because, in many ways, it's because it still doesn't feel like the season is over.
Yes, the playing of the games is done. Not just for Syracuse, but for all teams. Kentucky is your National Champion, and will return to the court next season a completely different team. Teams are busy figuring out next year's rosters: seniors graduating, underclassmen leaving for the NBA, transfers, and recruits coming in. This is the talk of college basketball right now.
But I'm not ready to close the book on the 2011-2012 basketball season. No, not for Syracuse, anyway. Because this season - one that began with an exciting Midnight Madness back in the Carrier Dome on a Friday night in October - was unlike any other Orange fans have ever seen. On the court, and off. And until both of those things have met their conclusions, this season carries on.
This season saw many great accomplishments for the basketball team: a school-best 20-0 start; undefeated at home; Big East Regular Season Champions; #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament; Elite Eight appearance; the emergence of Dion Waiters and Fab Melo as college basketball superstars; and I could go on. As a fan, what you saw on the court was almost always a pleasurable and exciting experience. These guys could play, and at times, it seemed as though they were unstoppable.
And yet, it was all against the backdrop of horrible allegations that we still don't fully comprehend. After three games -- and not even one week into the regular season -- news broke that Bobby Davis and his step-brother Mike Lang were accusing longtime assistant coach Bernie Fine of past sexual abuse. From that pivotal point forward, this season -- and every part of it -- was seen in the context of these allegations. It went from "How will the team react to these allegations?" to "How will the team react to Bernie Fine being fired?" to "How is the team able to continue performing at such a high level despite these allegations?" Through it all, the players were able not only to "talk the talk" ("When we put on the uniform and step out onto the court, it's all about basketball"), but also to "walk the walk" (it really was just all about basketball when the jersey was on and the ball was tipped). The players were unfazed.
Jim Boeheim, though, different story. He was different. He had to be different. He's the face of this program - has been for 36 seasons now. He's also the spokesman of the team, one who speaks his mind more bluntly than your old school grandfather who cares nothing about political correctness. But it's that bluntness, that candor, that has ultimately has served as the basis for keeping this season alive in my mind.
We all know the story by now: when the allegations against Bernie Fine broke, Jim Boeheim made statements in the media to the effect that Davis & Lang were liars who were in it for the money. And while the attention eventually diverted away from Bernie Fine himself, mostly due to statute of limitations issues -- and, to his credit, his virtual disappearance from the face of the earth -- this entire story has turned into a focus on what Jim Boeheim said.
A defamation lawsuit filing and too many Gloria Allred press conferences later, the drama drags on. Brian and I have offered our legal insight to the defamation case -- both on this site and on twitter -- and we both think it's heading to a dismissal. A defense motion to dismiss is scheduled to be heard this coming Friday in Onondaga Supreme Court, so maybe that will get us closer to being able to close the book on this season.
Outside of the lawsuit, we were also dealing with the constant train-wreck that was known as Zach Tomaselli. Without getting into the very discussion-worthy story behind how Tomaselli even became a part of this drama, we know that the direction of the story -- and people's views of it -- were shaped by Tomaselli's involvement. At the end of the day, he was a character who did nothing but muddy the waters. His grasp of the ideas of truth and veracity are fumble-worthy. As if almost feeling the tempo of the country and knowing when he wasn't being talked about quite as often, he would inject himself back into the story -- with another allegation, or a change in his story, or a new accusation, or a recanting of his allegations, or a recanting of his recantation, or a recantation of the recanting of his recantation oh and now I've gone cross-eyed. This all, of course, leading up to his being imprisoned last week to serve a 3+ year sentence on sexual abuse charges for which he pleaded guilty.
This season had no chance of ending unless and until Zach Tomaselli was silenced. Quite frankly, knowing how obviously troubled he was, I didn't think he would make it to report for his imprisonment. But evidently he did, and now he won't have access to twitter, to telephones, or to anything else where he can interject himself into the Bernie Fine story at his every whim. Then again, I'll be the first to put money on Mark Schwarz being granted the first on-camera prison interview.
And so, we wait. We wait for the last few pages of the 2011-2012 Syracuse Basketball season to be written. The typical fan will get a sense of closure, once the lawsuit is concluded and a sufficient time has passed without hearing from Tomaselli. But we'll never know the whole story. Bernie Fine won't be writing the epilogue. He doesn't need to. We just need a basketball season where we're just talking about basketball.
2012 NCAA Lacrosse Bracket Preview and Update
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Welcome back to May Madness.It's that time of year again. The bracket is set and Syracuse is in the field, benefiting from the automatic bid granted to the winner of the Big East Tournament. Above you can see my bracket. I've made it official by entering College Crosse's Tournament Challenge. You can do the same here. Call it a homer pick if you like, but if the Syracuse team that played in the Big East Tournament shows up to Durham, that team is going to be dangerous. Either way, I feel good about my bracket until it crumbles in a few short days.In other news, if you missed my last episode of Orange::22 with Matthew McClusky you can check it out here. It's just under an hour and probably our best episode so far. That is until tonight. My colleague John Brennan from this notebook right here will be joining me on Orange::22 tonight at 9 to talk Syracuse, the bracket, and Syracuse in the Bracket. It should be great as you've come to expect from us. You can find that episode here. Syracuse plays on Saturday at 12:00pm on ESPN against Duke, the first game of the Tournament, so get your knowledge on. I'll be rolling out articles on the Tournament, along with the other folks at College Crosse. Stay tuned to that for all your lacrosse needs. And listen in tonight at 9:00pm.
UPDATE: You can download or stream the newest episode with John Brennan and I now here.
UPDATE #2: John Brennan's Bracket, as described in the episode, is now listed below.
Welcome back to May Madness.It's that time of year again. The bracket is set and Syracuse is in the field, benefiting from the automatic bid granted to the winner of the Big East Tournament. Above you can see my bracket. I've made it official by entering College Crosse's Tournament Challenge. You can do the same here. Call it a homer pick if you like, but if the Syracuse team that played in the Big East Tournament shows up to Durham, that team is going to be dangerous. Either way, I feel good about my bracket until it crumbles in a few short days.In other news, if you missed my last episode of Orange::22 with Matthew McClusky you can check it out here. It's just under an hour and probably our best episode so far. That is until tonight. My colleague John Brennan from this notebook right here will be joining me on Orange::22 tonight at 9 to talk Syracuse, the bracket, and Syracuse in the Bracket. It should be great as you've come to expect from us. You can find that episode here. Syracuse plays on Saturday at 12:00pm on ESPN against Duke, the first game of the Tournament, so get your knowledge on. I'll be rolling out articles on the Tournament, along with the other folks at College Crosse. Stay tuned to that for all your lacrosse needs. And listen in tonight at 9:00pm.UPDATE: You can download or stream the newest episode with John Brennan and I now here.
UPDATE #2: John Brennan's Bracket, as described in the episode, is now listed below.
As Expected, Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed
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"An appeal gets us more publicity."
Today in a 30-page decision by New York State Supreme Court Justice Brian DeJoseph, the defamation lawsuit filed by Bobby Davis and Mike Lang against Jim Boeheim and Syracuse University was dismissed. The decision followed oral arguments two weeks ago, as well as written submissions by each side citing to relevant case law and how it applies to the facts of this case. I took the time out of my busy Friday afternoon schedule to read through the entire ruling, and so here are my thoughts.DeJoseph got it right. We've made no secret here at Orange::44 that we believed the suit would be dismissed. We believed that the defense motion hit the nail on the head, cited to some very compelling case law, and would stop this case in its tracks. Good thing we were right; I didn't feel like printing a retraction.For those of you brave enough to sift through the 30-pages of legalese, let me try to give you the Cliff's Notes, everyday version (though, to be honest, I think it's a pretty easy, common sense read). DeJoseph begins by recounting the background of the case: the November 17 breaking news of the allegations, the reactions by the University and Boeheim, the filing of the lawsuit, and the specific statements alleged to be defamatory. The decision then launches into a lengthy discussion of the law and how it applies to these facts.The discussion is the meat and potatoes of this decision. DeJoseph begins by describing the standard he must apply: "On a motion to dismiss for failure to state a cause of action, the Court is obligated to accept the material allegations as true and the Complaint is deemed to allege whatever can be fairly and reasonably implied. If upon reasonable view of the stated facts, Plaintiff would be entitled to recover for defamation, the cause of action must be upheld." In other words, for purposes of the motion, the Court assumes the allegations are true and, under that assumption, must apply those allegations to relevant law to determine if the facts meet the elements of the defamation cause of action. Or, more succinctly, "is this defamation?" After a review of the evolution of the law of defamation, DeJoseph then gets a little more specific: "In making this determination the Court must determine whether the reasonable reader could have believed that the challenged statements were conveying facts about the plaintiff," and that "New York's approach requires an analysis of the full context of the challenged speech whereas the federal approach requires a determination as to whether the precise words express or imply a provably false fact."This New York approach provides more protection to the speech, recognizing the context in which words are spoken/printed give those words their intended meaning. Therefore, DeJoseph determined that "the threshold issue...is whether the alleged defamatory statements constitute expressions of opinion which are not actionable or assertions of fact which may form the basis of a viable claim." Further, "the dispositive inquiry...is whether a reasonable [reader] could have concluded that [the statements were] conveying facts about the plaintiff." To that end, the factors the Court must use are: (1) whether the specific language in issue has a precise meaning which is readily understood; (2) whether the statements are capable of being proven true or false; and (3) whether either the full context of the communication in which the statement appears or the broader social context and surrounding circumstances are such as to signal readers or listeners that what is being read or heard is likely to be opinion and not fact.Much attention is then given to the context of Boeheim's statements. First, DeJoseph writes, "the broader context of the Penn State scandal is highly relevant here as Defendant Boeheim was naturally placed in a defensive posture, attempting to defend himself and co-defendant Syracuse University from being compared to the allegations waged against Penn State, then Penn State head coach Joe Paterno, and former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky." Boeheim is not a "disinterested observer," as the Plaintiffs argue, but rather was defending himself on an accusation that he personally witnessed Davis in Bernie Fine's hotel room; and also personally vouching for someone he has known personally and professionally for over 45 years. "Boeheim's statements appear to be a 'product of passionate advocacy' as opposed to 'careful, logically developed reason'" (i.e. Boeheim spouting out at the mouth). "The reasonable reader," DeJoseph writes, "would conclude that Boeheim was providing a biased and personal opinion on the accusations against Bernie Fine, not fact."Second, on the context argument, DeJoseph reasons that the reading of the full text of the statements (the entire interview or the entire newspaper article) "clearly puts the reasonable reader on notice that Boeheim is boldly asserting his loyalty to a longtime colleague, and is frustrated by what he believes to be yet another opportunity for the Plaintiffs to accuse Bernie Fine of sexual abuse." It would not be sufficient, for purposes of determining whether the statements are defamatory, to simply parse the words you want out of a larger context and give them the meaning you want; rather, the words must be given the meaning within the context published.Justice DeJoseph then has a long discussion of the word "liar" and when he believes its use becomes actionable defamation. This is a distinction I believe was not really mentioned much before now, outside of the legal filings and the arguments in court. The main idea here is that to call someone a liar, in and of itself, is not actionable; rather, the assertion that someone is a liar must also be accompanied by specific allegations of criminal conduct of the Plaintiff. DeJoseph finds that Boeheim's statements "do not include any specific allegations of criminal conduct" by Davis or Lang; that "Boeheim never uttered the words 'extortion' or 'blackmail' or any specific criminal act" when he said this was all about money. To be sure, the context of Boeheim's statetments -- in the immediate aftermath of the Penn State scandal -- and the staleness of the allegations of Davis, clearly indicate that Boeheim was asserting his opinion. Boeheim never stated he knew of any plan or scheme for Davis or Lang to get money; it was rather just his conclusion based on the context of how the story was evolving: "A full and thorough review of the statetments made by Boeheim and the articles in which they were published clearly show that Boeheim never claimed knowledge of any demand for money, but, again, Boeheim simply surmised, with the use of generalized speculation and suspicion that Plaintiffs' claims were possibly financially motivated."Dismissing one of the last arguments in Allred's bag of tricks, DeJoseph argues against the assertion that Boeheim's statements implied that he knew facts that his audience -- or the general public -- did not know. Here, the allegation was that Boeheim had "unique access" to SU's 2005 investigation and internal report. Initially, DeJoseph notes that Plaintiffs failed to even allege this in its complaint. But more importantly, DeJoseph debunks the argument that we didn't know of this investigation: ESPN reported it when the story broke on November 17. So, you know, thanks, Mark Schwarz. DeJoseph reasons that "The ESPN story is relevant on this issue because it shows that Boeheim was speaking on an even playing field with his audience," that "when Boeheim commented on those facts, and used those facts to form the basis for his opinion, he was not drawing from any unknowns or any secrets, unique only to him."This is important.DeJoseph seems to believe that this is a vital piece of information. That Boeheim did not have unique facts, unknown to the public, to serve as the basis for his opinion, makes his opinion unactionable in a defamation suit. This is a holding from the recent Fourth Department case of Gisel v. Clear Channel Communications, Inc. This was a defamation case dismissed, and decided by the appeals court that would hear any appeal of this Boeheim suit. So for DeJoseph to cite directly to this case is him telling the appeals court that this case is similar to that one, and that the appeals court should come to the same conclusion that he did: that this is not defamation.DeJoseph also seems to take the Allred legal team to task for its exaggeration of the situation and its claim that Boeheim was withholding information he knew about SU's investigation. I enjoy this gem: "The Plaintiffs seem to ignore that Boeheim is the head coach of the Syracuse University basketball team. He is not the District Attorney, not a private investigator, and not a police officer."Finally, on page 30, DeJoseph gives his conclusion: "The content, tone, and purpose of Boeheim's statements would clearly signal to the reasonable reader, that what was being read in the articles published in the days after the initial ESPN report were likely to be an opinion - a biased, passionate, and defensive point of view of a basketball coach - rather than objective fact. Thus, Plaintiffs' defamation claim against Boeheim fails as a matter of law." Since the claim against SU was based on the same statements, the suit against SU was also dismissed.While Syracuse University declined comment other than to state it was pleased by the ruling, Gloria Allred went on her usual over-the-top tirade. In an email to the Post-Standard, Allred said the following: "When Bobby Davis came forward years ago and complained about sexual abuse, he was ignored. When the allegations were made public he was attacked. It is difficult enough for victims of childhood sexual abuse to come forward. This decision sends the message that you can attack the alleged victim and call him a liar with impunity. It makes it even harder for victims to come forward."Allred just doesn't get it. She thinks that by this suit being dismissed, it makes it OK for an accuser to be called a liar. That some blanket policy was just announced that gives victims no recourse. She, of course, worries about the chilling effect that such language could have on a potential victim to come forward; but, of course, she ignores the context. For his part, Jim Boeheim apologized for what he said, and acknowledged that his intent was not to discourage victims to come forward; rather, he was commenting specifically on a case that hit home to him, a case that he thought was cold and unfounded.Gloria Allred should give credit to Jim Boeheim for his apology, and for his work and contributions in protecting children and helping the victims of abuse. But that all seems to be lost on her. That doesn't keep her in the headlines. On that note, the caption to the picture above is not a quote from Allred. I am not saying that she said that; she certainly did not say that publicly. But, it's my opinion that she thought it!An appeal is evidently on the way. By law, Davis and Lang have 30 days (well, probably 35 days) within which to file a Notice of Appeal with the Onondaga Supreme Court. The notice is simply a one-page statement stating they intend to appeal. The appeals court -- The Fourth Department of the Appellate Division, based in Rochester -- will then set the timetable for submission of briefs or other arguments, and set oral argument, if necessary. Appeals can take a year or two.So, don't expect an end to this anytime soon. But it's my opinion that, just as the defense motion to dismiss was on solid legal ground, that Justice DeJoseph's decision is also on solid legal ground. Especially with its citation to the appeals court's recent defamation decision. Good luck, Allred. You should just give up and go home.
"An appeal gets us more publicity."Today in a 30-page decision by New York State Supreme Court Justice Brian DeJoseph, the defamation lawsuit filed by Bobby Davis and Mike Lang against Jim Boeheim and Syracuse University was dismissed. The decision followed oral arguments two weeks ago, as well as written submissions by each side citing to relevant case law and how it applies to the facts of this case. I took the time out of my busy Friday afternoon schedule to read through the entire ruling, and so here are my thoughts.DeJoseph got it right. We've made no secret here at Orange::44 that we believed the suit would be dismissed. We believed that the defense motion hit the nail on the head, cited to some very compelling case law, and would stop this case in its tracks. Good thing we were right; I didn't feel like printing a retraction.For those of you brave enough to sift through the 30-pages of legalese, let me try to give you the Cliff's Notes, everyday version (though, to be honest, I think it's a pretty easy, common sense read). DeJoseph begins by recounting the background of the case: the November 17 breaking news of the allegations, the reactions by the University and Boeheim, the filing of the lawsuit, and the specific statements alleged to be defamatory. The decision then launches into a lengthy discussion of the law and how it applies to these facts.The discussion is the meat and potatoes of this decision. DeJoseph begins by describing the standard he must apply: "On a motion to dismiss for failure to state a cause of action, the Court is obligated to accept the material allegations as true and the Complaint is deemed to allege whatever can be fairly and reasonably implied. If upon reasonable view of the stated facts, Plaintiff would be entitled to recover for defamation, the cause of action must be upheld." In other words, for purposes of the motion, the Court assumes the allegations are true and, under that assumption, must apply those allegations to relevant law to determine if the facts meet the elements of the defamation cause of action. Or, more succinctly, "is this defamation?" After a review of the evolution of the law of defamation, DeJoseph then gets a little more specific: "In making this determination the Court must determine whether the reasonable reader could have believed that the challenged statements were conveying facts about the plaintiff," and that "New York's approach requires an analysis of the full context of the challenged speech whereas the federal approach requires a determination as to whether the precise words express or imply a provably false fact."This New York approach provides more protection to the speech, recognizing the context in which words are spoken/printed give those words their intended meaning. Therefore, DeJoseph determined that "the threshold issue...is whether the alleged defamatory statements constitute expressions of opinion which are not actionable or assertions of fact which may form the basis of a viable claim." Further, "the dispositive inquiry...is whether a reasonable [reader] could have concluded that [the statements were] conveying facts about the plaintiff." To that end, the factors the Court must use are: (1) whether the specific language in issue has a precise meaning which is readily understood; (2) whether the statements are capable of being proven true or false; and (3) whether either the full context of the communication in which the statement appears or the broader social context and surrounding circumstances are such as to signal readers or listeners that what is being read or heard is likely to be opinion and not fact.Much attention is then given to the context of Boeheim's statements. First, DeJoseph writes, "the broader context of the Penn State scandal is highly relevant here as Defendant Boeheim was naturally placed in a defensive posture, attempting to defend himself and co-defendant Syracuse University from being compared to the allegations waged against Penn State, then Penn State head coach Joe Paterno, and former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky." Boeheim is not a "disinterested observer," as the Plaintiffs argue, but rather was defending himself on an accusation that he personally witnessed Davis in Bernie Fine's hotel room; and also personally vouching for someone he has known personally and professionally for over 45 years. "Boeheim's statements appear to be a 'product of passionate advocacy' as opposed to 'careful, logically developed reason'" (i.e. Boeheim spouting out at the mouth). "The reasonable reader," DeJoseph writes, "would conclude that Boeheim was providing a biased and personal opinion on the accusations against Bernie Fine, not fact."Second, on the context argument, DeJoseph reasons that the reading of the full text of the statements (the entire interview or the entire newspaper article) "clearly puts the reasonable reader on notice that Boeheim is boldly asserting his loyalty to a longtime colleague, and is frustrated by what he believes to be yet another opportunity for the Plaintiffs to accuse Bernie Fine of sexual abuse." It would not be sufficient, for purposes of determining whether the statements are defamatory, to simply parse the words you want out of a larger context and give them the meaning you want; rather, the words must be given the meaning within the context published.Justice DeJoseph then has a long discussion of the word "liar" and when he believes its use becomes actionable defamation. This is a distinction I believe was not really mentioned much before now, outside of the legal filings and the arguments in court. The main idea here is that to call someone a liar, in and of itself, is not actionable; rather, the assertion that someone is a liar must also be accompanied by specific allegations of criminal conduct of the Plaintiff. DeJoseph finds that Boeheim's statements "do not include any specific allegations of criminal conduct" by Davis or Lang; that "Boeheim never uttered the words 'extortion' or 'blackmail' or any specific criminal act" when he said this was all about money. To be sure, the context of Boeheim's statetments -- in the immediate aftermath of the Penn State scandal -- and the staleness of the allegations of Davis, clearly indicate that Boeheim was asserting his opinion. Boeheim never stated he knew of any plan or scheme for Davis or Lang to get money; it was rather just his conclusion based on the context of how the story was evolving: "A full and thorough review of the statetments made by Boeheim and the articles in which they were published clearly show that Boeheim never claimed knowledge of any demand for money, but, again, Boeheim simply surmised, with the use of generalized speculation and suspicion that Plaintiffs' claims were possibly financially motivated."Dismissing one of the last arguments in Allred's bag of tricks, DeJoseph argues against the assertion that Boeheim's statements implied that he knew facts that his audience -- or the general public -- did not know. Here, the allegation was that Boeheim had "unique access" to SU's 2005 investigation and internal report. Initially, DeJoseph notes that Plaintiffs failed to even allege this in its complaint. But more importantly, DeJoseph debunks the argument that we didn't know of this investigation: ESPN reported it when the story broke on November 17. So, you know, thanks, Mark Schwarz. DeJoseph reasons that "The ESPN story is relevant on this issue because it shows that Boeheim was speaking on an even playing field with his audience," that "when Boeheim commented on those facts, and used those facts to form the basis for his opinion, he was not drawing from any unknowns or any secrets, unique only to him."This is important.DeJoseph seems to believe that this is a vital piece of information. That Boeheim did not have unique facts, unknown to the public, to serve as the basis for his opinion, makes his opinion unactionable in a defamation suit. This is a holding from the recent Fourth Department case of Gisel v. Clear Channel Communications, Inc. This was a defamation case dismissed, and decided by the appeals court that would hear any appeal of this Boeheim suit. So for DeJoseph to cite directly to this case is him telling the appeals court that this case is similar to that one, and that the appeals court should come to the same conclusion that he did: that this is not defamation.DeJoseph also seems to take the Allred legal team to task for its exaggeration of the situation and its claim that Boeheim was withholding information he knew about SU's investigation. I enjoy this gem: "The Plaintiffs seem to ignore that Boeheim is the head coach of the Syracuse University basketball team. He is not the District Attorney, not a private investigator, and not a police officer."Finally, on page 30, DeJoseph gives his conclusion: "The content, tone, and purpose of Boeheim's statements would clearly signal to the reasonable reader, that what was being read in the articles published in the days after the initial ESPN report were likely to be an opinion - a biased, passionate, and defensive point of view of a basketball coach - rather than objective fact. Thus, Plaintiffs' defamation claim against Boeheim fails as a matter of law." Since the claim against SU was based on the same statements, the suit against SU was also dismissed.While Syracuse University declined comment other than to state it was pleased by the ruling, Gloria Allred went on her usual over-the-top tirade. In an email to the Post-Standard, Allred said the following: "When Bobby Davis came forward years ago and complained about sexual abuse, he was ignored. When the allegations were made public he was attacked. It is difficult enough for victims of childhood sexual abuse to come forward. This decision sends the message that you can attack the alleged victim and call him a liar with impunity. It makes it even harder for victims to come forward."Allred just doesn't get it. She thinks that by this suit being dismissed, it makes it OK for an accuser to be called a liar. That some blanket policy was just announced that gives victims no recourse. She, of course, worries about the chilling effect that such language could have on a potential victim to come forward; but, of course, she ignores the context. For his part, Jim Boeheim apologized for what he said, and acknowledged that his intent was not to discourage victims to come forward; rather, he was commenting specifically on a case that hit home to him, a case that he thought was cold and unfounded.Gloria Allred should give credit to Jim Boeheim for his apology, and for his work and contributions in protecting children and helping the victims of abuse. But that all seems to be lost on her. That doesn't keep her in the headlines. On that note, the caption to the picture above is not a quote from Allred. I am not saying that she said that; she certainly did not say that publicly. But, it's my opinion that she thought it!An appeal is evidently on the way. By law, Davis and Lang have 30 days (well, probably 35 days) within which to file a Notice of Appeal with the Onondaga Supreme Court. The notice is simply a one-page statement stating they intend to appeal. The appeals court -- The Fourth Department of the Appellate Division, based in Rochester -- will then set the timetable for submission of briefs or other arguments, and set oral argument, if necessary. Appeals can take a year or two.So, don't expect an end to this anytime soon. But it's my opinion that, just as the defense motion to dismiss was on solid legal ground, that Justice DeJoseph's decision is also on solid legal ground. Especially with its citation to the appeals court's recent defamation decision. Good luck, Allred. You should just give up and go home.
13 Mayıs 2012 Pazar
WVU-Gonzaga Preview
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West Virginia tips off tonight against Gonzaga in the First Round Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. The Mountaineers finished the season with a 19-13 record, including a .500 year in the Big East. The Zags went 25-6, and lost to St. Mary's in the WCC final. It should be a fun, physical close game. Let's take a look at the matchup...
OFFENSE
Advantage: Gonzaga
The Zags only average three more points a game than WVU, but are a much deeper team. They have five players averaging 8.5 points per game or better. They have also have better field goal, free throw, and three point percentages. WVU has struggled all year to keep the scoring numbers up, and are one of the worst outside shooting teams in the tournament. However, the Mountaineers will look to take advantage of their offensive rebounding abilities. Second-chance points could play a huge factor.
DEFENSE:
Advantage: WVU
Gonzaga had a better points against per game this season, but the Mountaineers played a much more difficult schedule. Bob Huggins is one of the best defensive coaches in the country, and has gotten his team to play physically, and aggressively in the half court. The Mountaineers are also very strong down low, and will force Gonzaga into tough shots. WVU is also one of the better defensive rebounding teams out there, so Gonzaga will struggle to get second chance opportunities.
COACHING:
Advantage: WVU
Mark Few is one hell of a coach. He has consistently put Gonzaga into the tournament, and been on top of the WCC. He typically gets the most out of every kid, even if they aren't elite recruits. Normally I would pick him in this category, but we are talking about Bob Huggins here...one of the best all-time. Two trips to the Final-Four, and over 700 career wins. Never a bad thing to go into battle with Huggs.
INTANGIBLES:
Advantage: Push
The game is an hour away from Morgantown. WVU took a bus. Gonzaga flew through three time zones. The Mountaineers will bring a level of toughness that Gonzaga doesn't typically see. The Zags have the ability to hang with it, but will they? Both teams aren't afraid to play anyone, so don't expect to see wide eyes. Gonzaga does have some more experience, which should certainly help as well.
OVERALL:
It should be an outstanding game. The Mountaineers are the lower seed, but Gonzaga will treat it like they are the underdog. A lot will ride on how Truck Bryant shoots the ball. If he can give the Mountaineers a respectable performance, then look for WVU to control. If the Mountaineers fail to shoot well, then it could be a very long night. Look for WVU to find Kevin Jones and Deni Kilicli early, and then move outside. Hard to see Jones going out with a early loss, but we'll see.
PREDICTION: 71-67 WVU
OFFENSE
Advantage: Gonzaga
The Zags only average three more points a game than WVU, but are a much deeper team. They have five players averaging 8.5 points per game or better. They have also have better field goal, free throw, and three point percentages. WVU has struggled all year to keep the scoring numbers up, and are one of the worst outside shooting teams in the tournament. However, the Mountaineers will look to take advantage of their offensive rebounding abilities. Second-chance points could play a huge factor.
DEFENSE:
Advantage: WVU
Gonzaga had a better points against per game this season, but the Mountaineers played a much more difficult schedule. Bob Huggins is one of the best defensive coaches in the country, and has gotten his team to play physically, and aggressively in the half court. The Mountaineers are also very strong down low, and will force Gonzaga into tough shots. WVU is also one of the better defensive rebounding teams out there, so Gonzaga will struggle to get second chance opportunities.
COACHING:
Advantage: WVU
Mark Few is one hell of a coach. He has consistently put Gonzaga into the tournament, and been on top of the WCC. He typically gets the most out of every kid, even if they aren't elite recruits. Normally I would pick him in this category, but we are talking about Bob Huggins here...one of the best all-time. Two trips to the Final-Four, and over 700 career wins. Never a bad thing to go into battle with Huggs.
INTANGIBLES:
Advantage: Push
The game is an hour away from Morgantown. WVU took a bus. Gonzaga flew through three time zones. The Mountaineers will bring a level of toughness that Gonzaga doesn't typically see. The Zags have the ability to hang with it, but will they? Both teams aren't afraid to play anyone, so don't expect to see wide eyes. Gonzaga does have some more experience, which should certainly help as well.
OVERALL:
It should be an outstanding game. The Mountaineers are the lower seed, but Gonzaga will treat it like they are the underdog. A lot will ride on how Truck Bryant shoots the ball. If he can give the Mountaineers a respectable performance, then look for WVU to control. If the Mountaineers fail to shoot well, then it could be a very long night. Look for WVU to find Kevin Jones and Deni Kilicli early, and then move outside. Hard to see Jones going out with a early loss, but we'll see.
PREDICTION: 71-67 WVU
See You in a Bit
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Regretfully, I am here today to inform you that I will be taking a hiatus from this blog. As much as I love to write about WVU, my schedule is about to get much more busy. I have decided to write a book. Well, that's not necessarily true. I actually decided to write a book in 2002, but haven't gotten around to it. However, I think I have an idea that I can actually go on...so, I'm going to give it a run.
I should be back in time for the football season, and hopefully will post from time-to-time. But, most of my free time will be devoted to the book.
Just want to thank everyone again for all the support of this little side project, which got to a much bigger level than I ever expected. Hopefully, that will continue when I get back to it in the fall.
Let's Go Mountaineers!
I should be back in time for the football season, and hopefully will post from time-to-time. But, most of my free time will be devoted to the book.
Just want to thank everyone again for all the support of this little side project, which got to a much bigger level than I ever expected. Hopefully, that will continue when I get back to it in the fall.
Let's Go Mountaineers!
West Side Highway Graffiti Removed
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This time lapse-video, linked above, produced by the Center for Court Innovation, shows a team of court-mandated offenders cleaning a site along the West Side Highway in Manhattan as part of NYC Community Cleanup. The cleanup shown here took place August 11, 2011. For more information about this particular cleanup event, read this article in the Manhattan Times.
West Side Highway Graffiti Removed
This time lapse-video, linked above, produced by the Center for Court Innovation, shows a team of court-mandated offenders cleaning a site along the West Side Highway in Manhattan as part of NYC Community Cleanup. The cleanup shown here took place August 11, 2011. For more information about this particular cleanup event, read this article in the Manhattan Times.
Community Service Program Helps Maintain the West Bronx Recreation Center
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By Moises Reyes, Coordinator of Community Service
Bronx Community Solutions prides itself on having good relationship with community service partners, and we have developed an excellent relationship with the Parks Department . Recently, Bronx Community Solutions was contacted by Michele R. Griffin, staff analyst from West Bronx Recreation Center, on Jesup Avenue, run by the Parks Department. Michele is very familiar with the work of Bronx Community Solutions, as she has been the contact person for community service compliance sheets. When she heard that the West Bronx Recreation Center needed some work, she immediately contacted Bronx Community Solutions for assistance. Bronx Community Solutions has cleaning the recreation center weekly as they had no staff to clean the facility. This Center is now being utilized for after school athletic programs in the Bronx.
Bronx Community Solutions is always looking to support any organization that benefits Bronx residents. If your organization has a need that our community service crew can fulfill such as painting, clearing, or cleaning, please contact Moises Reyes, Coordinator of Community Service at mreyes@courts.state.ny.us
By Moises Reyes, Coordinator of Community Service
Bronx Community Solutions prides itself on having good relationship with community service partners, and we have developed an excellent relationship with the Parks Department . Recently, Bronx Community Solutions was contacted by Michele R. Griffin, staff analyst from West Bronx Recreation Center, on Jesup Avenue, run by the Parks Department. Michele is very familiar with the work of Bronx Community Solutions, as she has been the contact person for community service compliance sheets. When she heard that the West Bronx Recreation Center needed some work, she immediately contacted Bronx Community Solutions for assistance. Bronx Community Solutions has cleaning the recreation center weekly as they had no staff to clean the facility. This Center is now being utilized for after school athletic programs in the Bronx.
Bronx Community Solutions is always looking to support any organization that benefits Bronx residents. If your organization has a need that our community service crew can fulfill such as painting, clearing, or cleaning, please contact Moises Reyes, Coordinator of Community Service at mreyes@courts.state.ny.us
Bronx Community Solutions Has Moved!!!
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All of the Bronx Community Solutions Offices are now on the second floor of the Bronx Criminal Court. Our Intake Office is now located in Room 2-13 and the Social Services Clinic is located in Room 211 classes are still offered in Room 211-C.
The move was organized so that construction can begin on the main floor. Bronx Community Solutions will occupy this space for abut two years, while new space is built on the second floor.This space will include administrative offices, classroom space and space for the Social Services Clinic and Intake Office.
We look forward to the construction being completed, but for the interim are at-home and settled in the new space and ready to serve court players, the community, and of course clients.
All of the Bronx Community Solutions Offices are now on the second floor of the Bronx Criminal Court. Our Intake Office is now located in Room 2-13 and the Social Services Clinic is located in Room 211 classes are still offered in Room 211-C.
The move was organized so that construction can begin on the main floor. Bronx Community Solutions will occupy this space for abut two years, while new space is built on the second floor.This space will include administrative offices, classroom space and space for the Social Services Clinic and Intake Office.
We look forward to the construction being completed, but for the interim are at-home and settled in the new space and ready to serve court players, the community, and of course clients.
BCS Will Participate in Public Safety & Quality of Life Public Hearings
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On Friday, January 27th, 2012 Bronx Community Solutions will participate in Community Board 7's Public Safety & Quality of Life Public Hearing. The Hearing is from 6PM - 9PM at Monroe College, in the King Hall Gym at 2501 Jerome Avenue, Bronx NY 10468
This pubic hearing is being called in response to residents who have expressed frustration to the Community Board about quality of life issues throughout the district. In response, Bronx Community Board 7 has invited neighborhood residents, elected officials, and representatives from city agencies to express their concerns.
Participants who enroll in advance will be given the opportunity to speak first. To enroll, send a copy of your testimony along with full contact information (name, address, phone, and organization name) to info@BronxCB7 info no later than Friday, January 20, 2012 by 12 noon. If you do not have access to e-mail, you may mail your testimony to: Bronx Community Board 7, 229A East 204th Street, Bronx NY 10458 no later than Monday, January 16, 2012.
For more information about this hearing, contact the Community Board at 718-933-5650/5651
On Friday, January 27th, 2012 Bronx Community Solutions will participate in Community Board 7's Public Safety & Quality of Life Public Hearing. The Hearing is from 6PM - 9PM at Monroe College, in the King Hall Gym at 2501 Jerome Avenue, Bronx NY 10468
This pubic hearing is being called in response to residents who have expressed frustration to the Community Board about quality of life issues throughout the district. In response, Bronx Community Board 7 has invited neighborhood residents, elected officials, and representatives from city agencies to express their concerns.
Participants who enroll in advance will be given the opportunity to speak first. To enroll, send a copy of your testimony along with full contact information (name, address, phone, and organization name) to info@BronxCB7 info no later than Friday, January 20, 2012 by 12 noon. If you do not have access to e-mail, you may mail your testimony to: Bronx Community Board 7, 229A East 204th Street, Bronx NY 10458 no later than Monday, January 16, 2012.
For more information about this hearing, contact the Community Board at 718-933-5650/5651
BCS Welcomes Spectators to Pinstripe Bowl
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By Moises Reyes, Community Service Crew Supervisor
On December 31, 2011 Bronx Community Solutions closed the year by assisting the 161 Street Business Improvement District by beautifying the area and welcoming fans to the Pinstripe Bowl, where Rutgers University played Iowa State at Yankee Stadium.
The community service crew started the day by cleaning 161st and 162st streets at River, Gerald, and Walton Avenues. The Crew then spent the rest the day greeting and welcoming fans by handing out fliers with discounts for dining and other Bronx-based businesses and events. The crew also had the opportunity to shake hands with Senator Jose Serrano.
This community service event was an excellent example of how community service mandates can assist the community and while providing offenders with the opportunity to pay restitution and do good works.
By Moises Reyes, Community Service Crew Supervisor
On December 31, 2011 Bronx Community Solutions closed the year by assisting the 161 Street Business Improvement District by beautifying the area and welcoming fans to the Pinstripe Bowl, where Rutgers University played Iowa State at Yankee Stadium.
The community service crew started the day by cleaning 161st and 162st streets at River, Gerald, and Walton Avenues. The Crew then spent the rest the day greeting and welcoming fans by handing out fliers with discounts for dining and other Bronx-based businesses and events. The crew also had the opportunity to shake hands with Senator Jose Serrano.
This community service event was an excellent example of how community service mandates can assist the community and while providing offenders with the opportunity to pay restitution and do good works.
Golf Course May be Coming to the Bronx
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Economic development and access to quality jobs is always a hot topic among Bronxites. In fact, referrals for employment and job training are some of the hardest for our case managers to find for clients. Will the proposed golf course create more jobs for the Borough? The New York Times article below discusses the controversial course.
Plan for Trump to Run a Bronx Golf Course Has CriticsBy RAY RIVERAPublished: January 9, 2012Some watchdog groups are questioning a proposed deal that would allow Donald J. Trump to operate a planned golf course at Ferry Point Park.
Plan for Trump to Run a Bronx Golf Course Has CriticsBy RAY RIVERAPublished: January 9, 2012Some watchdog groups are questioning a proposed deal that would allow Donald J. Trump to operate a planned golf course at Ferry Point Park.
First CAB Meeting of the Year Highlights Successes
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Bronx Community Solutions hosted its first Community Advisory Board Meeting of the year last week. As BCS's looks ahead to new projects, partnerships, and innovations the board also took a moment to recognize important successes achieved in 2011.
Our partners accomplished much in 2011, including the Bronx Defenders receiving the Hodson Award. The Hodson Award is named in honor of the distinguished public service career of the late Major General Kenneth J. Hodson, a former Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Army, and a founding member of the Division. The award recognizes sustained, outstanding performance or a specific and extraordinary service by a government or public sector law office. Bronx Community Solutions highlighted its Mental Health Initiative, which continues to achieve a higher compliance than our general compliance of 70 percent; as well as the STARS initiative which screens women involved in the lifestyle of prostitution for histories of sexual assault and domestic violence and provides appropriate services. Special community service projects were also highlighted.
Our partners accomplished much in 2011, including the Bronx Defenders receiving the Hodson Award. The Hodson Award is named in honor of the distinguished public service career of the late Major General Kenneth J. Hodson, a former Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Army, and a founding member of the Division. The award recognizes sustained, outstanding performance or a specific and extraordinary service by a government or public sector law office. Bronx Community Solutions highlighted its Mental Health Initiative, which continues to achieve a higher compliance than our general compliance of 70 percent; as well as the STARS initiative which screens women involved in the lifestyle of prostitution for histories of sexual assault and domestic violence and provides appropriate services. Special community service projects were also highlighted.
2nd Annual Community Court Conference, Washington DC
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Excerpts from Center for Court Innovation Executive Director, Greg Berman's blog.
"Report from DC
A quick report from the first two days of Community Justice 2012 in Washington DC, where representatives from 7 countries and 75 different jurisdictions have come together to share their wisdom with one another and learn from experts in the field:The capacity crowd of approximately 300 participants includes a good mix of newcomers and old friends. I was particularly gratified to see a good contingent of Center for Court Innovation alums on hand -- people like Derek Miodownik and Juli Ana Grant and Kate Krontiris who have gone on to greater glory but still have managed to stay involved with the world of court reform"
Click here to read the full article
Excerpts from Center for Court Innovation Executive Director, Greg Berman's blog.
"Report from DC
A quick report from the first two days of Community Justice 2012 in Washington DC, where representatives from 7 countries and 75 different jurisdictions have come together to share their wisdom with one another and learn from experts in the field:The capacity crowd of approximately 300 participants includes a good mix of newcomers and old friends. I was particularly gratified to see a good contingent of Center for Court Innovation alums on hand -- people like Derek Miodownik and Juli Ana Grant and Kate Krontiris who have gone on to greater glory but still have managed to stay involved with the world of court reform"
Click here to read the full article
Adolescent Diversion Initative
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On January 17th, 2012 four Adolescent Diversion Parts opened up n Bronx County. The Adolescent Diversion Parts (ADPs) serve as dedicated courts designed to improve misdemeanor case outcomes for 16 and 17 year olds. The ADPs will seek to help these adolescents avoid the legal and collateral consequences associated with conviction and link them with the assistance they need to pursue law-abiding, productive futures
Bronx Community Solutions will provide the courts with expanded youth specific social service sentencing options as part of the new Adolescent Diversion Initiative. The menu of in-house and collaborative services are designed to address issues of substance abuse, mental health, conflict resolution, educational deficits, as well as provide community restitution through youth specific community service. Service options are designed with a range of days from which judges can choose the amount of days that best suit individual cases.
Last week, Bronx Commuity Solutions Crew Supervisors, along with Americorps interns, oversaw the the first evening, youth-based community service project at a local community recreation center. Here's what the supervisor had to say:
"It"s a pleasure to take on an assignment that has meaning not just to the community but to the youth involved. Working with the youth has taught most of us supervisors that there's a fine line between high resistance and complete submission. The key to reaching that goal with the youth is a genuine love for them and patience (lots of patience) . On Thursday February 9th the ADP clients did a complete cleaning around the perimeter of West Bronx Recreation Center, a well needed task . It started off with some resistance but ended with conversation and encouragement. Our intern Sean Myers did an outstanding job communicating with the young clients, it spoke volumes for what BCS is all about. So I say, not just as a staff member but as a fan of BCS, BRAVO, FOR BCS !!"
Matthew Usher,
Bronx Community Solutions, Crew Supervisor
On January 17th, 2012 four Adolescent Diversion Parts opened up n Bronx County. The Adolescent Diversion Parts (ADPs) serve as dedicated courts designed to improve misdemeanor case outcomes for 16 and 17 year olds. The ADPs will seek to help these adolescents avoid the legal and collateral consequences associated with conviction and link them with the assistance they need to pursue law-abiding, productive futures
Bronx Community Solutions will provide the courts with expanded youth specific social service sentencing options as part of the new Adolescent Diversion Initiative. The menu of in-house and collaborative services are designed to address issues of substance abuse, mental health, conflict resolution, educational deficits, as well as provide community restitution through youth specific community service. Service options are designed with a range of days from which judges can choose the amount of days that best suit individual cases.
Last week, Bronx Commuity Solutions Crew Supervisors, along with Americorps interns, oversaw the the first evening, youth-based community service project at a local community recreation center. Here's what the supervisor had to say:
"It"s a pleasure to take on an assignment that has meaning not just to the community but to the youth involved. Working with the youth has taught most of us supervisors that there's a fine line between high resistance and complete submission. The key to reaching that goal with the youth is a genuine love for them and patience (lots of patience) . On Thursday February 9th the ADP clients did a complete cleaning around the perimeter of West Bronx Recreation Center, a well needed task . It started off with some resistance but ended with conversation and encouragement. Our intern Sean Myers did an outstanding job communicating with the young clients, it spoke volumes for what BCS is all about. So I say, not just as a staff member but as a fan of BCS, BRAVO, FOR BCS !!"
Matthew Usher,
Bronx Community Solutions, Crew Supervisor
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