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But we are us and they are them, we did what needed to be done. Texas can handle a little bad press.
 
http://m.statesman.com/weblogs/bevo-beat/2014/jul/24/two-texas-players-charged-sexual-assault/


Strong indefinitely suspends UT players charged with sexual assault

By Ryan Autullo, Brian Davis, Tony Plohetski

10:55 a.m. update: Charlie Strong said this week he would suspend the two players being investigated for sexual assault if they were criminally charged. Texas' coach followed through on that promise Thursday, suspending receivers Kendall Sanders and Montrel Meander indefinitely from the team. The two were charged with sexual assault, a second-degree felony, on Thursday morning for their involvement in an incident last month at San Jacinto dorm on the UT campus.

Here's Strong's full statement:

"We've been monitoring and addressing the situation with Kendall (Sanders) and Montrel (Meander) since it was brought to our attention.*It's been made clear to everyone on our team that treating women with respect is one of our core values, and I'm extremely disappointed that two young men in our program have been accused of not doing that. With the recent charges against them, they have been suspended indefinitely from our football team and will no longer participate in any team functions."

10:15 a.m. update: Updates include comments from Kendall Sanders' attorney, actual details from police documents. A source familiar with the investigation told the American-Statesman both players are to be arrested today.

Earlier: University of Texas football players Kendall Sanders and Montrel Meander were charged with sexual assault, a second-degree felony, on Thursday for an incident in the early morning of June 21, the American-Statesman has learned.

Sanders is also facing an additional charge of improper photography.*

It’s unclear when both Sanders and Meander will be arrested, but bail has been set at $75,000 for both players. Sanders has an additional $20,000 bail for the improper photography charge.*

“It’s a shame that a mere allegation can effect a young man’s life to the extent this will,” said Austin attorney Brian Roark, who represents Sanders. “He is innocent though and eventually, that will be proven.”

Montrel Meander’s attorney, Dallas-based Rickey Jones, has not returned phone calls from the Statesman. *

According to court documents obtained by the American-Statesman, UT police officers found the victim under a desk crying. She was barefoot and had disheveled hair.*

The alleged victim told police she came back from Sixth Street and agreed to engage consensual *** with Menader, according to court documents. Then, Sanders knocked on the door and was allowed in by Meander.

Sanders began taking off his clothes while Meander went into the bathroom, and the alleged victim said she did not want to have *** with him, the court documents state. Sanders got in bed anyway and forced himself on the alleged victim.

“Sanders told the victim she would like it and that it is going to feel good,” the affidavit states. The documents go into graphic detail how Sanders had *** with the alleged victim, which included vaginal and anal intercouse.*

At some point, Meander came back into the room and the two players “forcibly penetrated the victim” together. At that point, the alleged victim said she no longer wanted to have *** with Meander.*

Then, according to the documents, the alleged victim saw a camera flash and suspected she was begin recorded. The alleged victim dressed and left the room crying.*

UT police records show that a sexual assault was reported at 3:43 a.m. that night. UT police arrived at the dorm and began interviewing potential witnesses, including Sanders and Meander.

Texas athletic officials were aware of a possible incident, and it was initially reported by the American Statesman on June 22. At that time, the Statesman did not name the players as they were simply being questioned by UT police.*

“All three individuals involved knew each other, and the two suspects have been cooperating with the investigation,” UT police said initially in its daily report distributed campus wide.

Athletic officials have a policy of not making any comments on legal proceedings until athletes are arrested or formally charged.*

Texas coach Charlie Strong told the American-Statesman that both players would be suspended if charges were filed.

Sanders, a junior from Athens, has played in 23 career games and started seven last year. He made 37 receptions for 361 yards and one touchdown. Meander is a redshirt freshman from Amarillo who did not play last season.

 
Strong will have them a title within five years.

Golden will be fired within five years.

Just saying.
 
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"It's been made clear to everyone on our team that treating women with respect is one of our core values"

WTF is wrong with people. you have to instill this core value in them?? it isnt some they have been taught their entire lives? just like our two numb-nuts. seriously whats the issue with these guys? its like having a core value to not commit murder(UF slander). they shouldn't have to have core values listed for these idiots. where has **** gone when you have to hold these kids hands and explain every aspect of anything to them. i know this is an exception but it seems every team is running into this more and more.
 
Sanders told the victim she would like it and that it is going to feel good; the affidavit states. The documents go into graphic detail how Sanders had *** with the alleged victim, which included vaginal and anal intercouse.*


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You guys can criticize Sanders for his actions, but I'm going to laud him for his confidence. I'm looking for a silver lining here.

Let he who hasn't sinned cast the first stone.
 
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