Gatorubet
Loathing All Things Georgia
Muff ole buddy, the issue encompasses more than one concept. One, is whether self reporting is wise. Second, is whether self reporting should immunize one from all or most of the consequences of the actual violation. Third, should self reporting mitigate the penalty of the violation, even if the violation should be subject to a significant penalty.muffler dragon;1931470; said:
As to the first issue, is it (self reporting) a wise policy? I'd say "yes". For one reason, it is the right thing to do. If you value honesty and following the rule of law, then self reporting is a good thing. Also, if self reporting can get the penalty lowered, it is a good thing. Even if you could not get a benefit, we tell our kids that doing the right thing is a virtue in and of itself.
As to the second issue, the mere fact of self reporting should not immunize one from actual consequences just because you admit it. Take the hyperbole example: the BTK killer in Wichita self reports. Do we forgive him the torture and murder? Nah. At some level, the deed is so out of the norm with what is expected behavior that we cannot let it slide - even if confessed.
As to the third issue, yes, yes one can expect some mitigated penalty for coming forward. And, depending on the severity of the action, we give some dap to the person who comes forward and confesses, "pleads" as it were. Even if it is a horrible crime, you might get life instead of the electric chair. You may get 5 years instead of 20. If the harm is egregious, one cannot expect to be set free without consequences for one's bad acts....but one can expect some lessened punishment.
Here, the self report is a "hold your head high" moment for tOSU. Despite the iconic Coach, y'all did the right thing and turned him in. You will benefit from self report. You have to separate the institution's well being and responsibility from that of the coaching staff. The "harm" done to Tress is not the same thing as the harm it did tOSU. Self reporting the e-mails is why you will get some latitude in the future. The separate entity ( tOSU ) did not put itself in jeopardy by Tressel's actions. Tressel put tOSU in grave danger by his actions. tOSU self reporting shows that you are not a rogue program. It shows that you are not complicit with the wrong doing by the staff. It shows you do not need a LOIC charge, nor do you need a repeat offender or death penalty type penalty.
The reason that is so is the self reporting. Had you not self reported, and the NCAA found out some other way, God help you all.
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