Devendorf gone from SU team

[Lukelakers]

Syracuse University Appeals Board has suspended Eric Devendorf immediately the University and has prohibited from all University activities, including the men’s basketball team.

The Appeals Board modified the sanctions set by the University Judicial Board. The board recommended Devendorf be suspended for at least one academic term after he allegedly struck a female SU student in the face the morning of November 1.

Devendorf must meet a community service requirement if he wants to return to the University for the Spring 2009 semester.

If he fulfills the requirement and returns, the University says Devendorf must also meet an additional set of requirements to remain a student.

[UNCTarheels]

Syracuse University Appeals Board has suspended Eric Devendorf immediately the University and has prohibited from all University activities, including the men’s basketball team.

The Appeals Board modified the sanctions set by the University Judicial Board. The board recommended Devendorf be suspended for at least one academic term after he allegedly struck a female SU student in the face the morning of November 1.

Devendorf must meet a community service requirement if he wants to return to the University for the Spring 2009 semester.

If he fulfills the requirement and returns, the University says Devendorf must also meet an additional set of requirements to remain a student.

This comes the day before SU is scheduled to play Memphis, If he's guilty I definately think this is the right thing, but I'm holding out hope that he's innocent of this, who knows but hopefully the truth comes out sooner or later

[Lukelakers]

he could be back as soon as Jan. 12th, when the spring semester begins....i think i read that would be just 6 games.....he can go and get 6 new tattoos for every game he misses;)

[DrewVT6]

Well Spring Semester 2009 gives him a lot of PT left to go.

It doesn't matter what any legal authority finds now, he has to fulfill the requirements of the school to stay registered. I'm guessing he'll do what they've asked and continue playing again at the end of January.

[Lukelakers]

I'm disappointed that I put myself in this position which resulted in being suspended as a student and unable to participate in a number of games, including tomorrow's game," Devendorf said in a statement released this afternoon. "I understand the decision and will be complying with all of the requirements of it."

Said Coach Jim Boeheim: "Eric clearly made a mistake and should be punished. It is his responsibility to fulfill the requirements of this decision."

The hearing board determined that Devendorf did intentionally hit Smith but did not cause her physical harm, according to its decision.

Devendorf's lawyer, William Sullivan, said Devendorf will not challenge the appeals panel. He added that Devendorf intends to abide by the conditions imposed.

That includes an initial requirement that he complete 40 hours of community service before he will be allowed to apply for reinstatement as a student on campus, Sullivan said. The appeals panels included some very specific locations for that community service to be done but Sullivan would not reveal what they were.

"First things first," Sullivan said, noting it would be Devendorf's intention to get right at that community service.

Once Devendorf is readmitted as a student, he will be required to complete another 40 hours of community service, Sullivan said. The appeals panel decision also includes some additional requirements for Devendorf to meet once he is reinstated as a student, but the lawyer declined to reveal what they were.

"He's going to comply with each requirement," Sullivan said.

"He's very thankful that he has been given this opportunity," Sullivan said. "His intent is to meet each requirement. He's looking forward to being a student at Su again, rejoining the basketball team and continuing his course requirements so he can graduate next May."

[DAMAGE INC 68]

SCUMBAG.....if ole Jimbo had a set he would boot his a**. :mad:

[BathRamsFan]

I would like to know why, if the Syracuse POLICE, beilieved there not to be enough evidence to CHARGE Devo, how in the world can the school do this to him? If he did it he should be gone, he was already on thin ice for prior incidents, but where is the burden of proof and evidence here? If the POLICE didn't feel there was enough to go on to charge him with anything, how can the school justify doing this to this young man?

[RochesterCCPhotography]

I would like to know why, if the Syracuse POLICE, beilieved there not to be enough evidence to CHARGE Devo, how in the world can the school do this to him? If he did it he should be gone, he was already on thin ice for prior incidents, but where is the burden of proof and evidence here? If the POLICE didn't feel there was enough to go on to charge him with anything, how can the school justify doing this to this young man?
Not that it matters cause he is only gonna be suspended for 2 games, but a school's code of conduct and the law are two different things especially for an athlete on probation.

[Section5sportsguy]

Syracuse University Appeals Board has suspended Eric Devendorf immediately the University and has prohibited from all University activities, including the men’s basketball team.

The Appeals Board modified the sanctions set by the University Judicial Board. The board recommended Devendorf be suspended for at least one academic term after he allegedly struck a female SU student in the face the morning of November 1.

Devendorf must meet a community service requirement if he wants to return to the University for the Spring 2009 semester.

If he fulfills the requirement and returns, the University says Devendorf must also meet an additional set of requirements to remain a student.



[Expletive] probably deserved it.

[fisher22]

u know ull most likly get an infraction for that remark even though it was funny

[BathRamsFan]

What if it was your sister or MOM or your daughter (of which I have 3) that was a victim of violence? Would it be funny then? IDIOTS!

[ProudestMonkey27]

He's back... If anyone is lucky he wont be pumping gas in South Detroit anytime soon!

[cbellfan15]

I figured it would be Harris throwing another toaster before anyone else got suspended

[ProudestMonkey27]

Lets keep it simple here im a fan. Hypercritical is short for the way I feel for Harris and Devo...

[fisher22]

especially when harris has 3 kids with 3 diff chicks

[ProudestMonkey27]

Both are products of private schools

[fisher22]

Both are products of private schools

niagra falls isnt a private school

[cbellfan15]

NF is far from a private school ha. Harris should be on Maury to figure out which child is with which mom. Wonder how many he has at SU? I'll take E.D. for getting into a verbal altercation wiht a female over a guy who throws toasters at his babies momma

[cbellfan15]

Who misses the bus to Glenns Falls for their court hearing?

[ProudestMonkey27]

I hope this is motivation

[Section5sportsguy]

niagra falls isnt a private school

Harris went to prep school for a year.