Von Pearson Update

[Th3p3n3tr41t0r]

Redshirting is a move by the HC that allows the student to preserve a year of college eligibility. Player can declare intent to stay all the way to the deadline...then declare for the draft.

Thanks for clearing that up for me

 

[joevol33]

No news. Many just had their hopes up for something being revealed today.

Thanks.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

Of that group, Pig is the only one who has shown the ability to stretch a defense vertically. Vols will miss Pearson.....a lot.

pearson didnt do alot of that either. it was more catch and run. Wasnt going downfield vertically and doing much.

 

[BigOrange15]

pearson didnt do alot of that either. it was more catch and run. Wasnt going downfield vertically and doing much.

Yep. Malone is our best chance of that. By the time he was getting his head around the game last year, he started getting injured. He was tough for playing through it but it soured some fans on him who expected more. I have a feeling we have just seen the start of Josh Malone.

 

[Face]

Face! You have a new face!

Gotta mix things up from time to time!

 

[Aesius]

Seriously. I get it. It's important to make sure the investigation is thorough, but what the hell ever happened to the speedy trial clause of the Sixth Amendment.

No charges, no trial. If Von was a regular employee somewhere he'd still have a job. Hell, he'd probably still be playing if he was already in the NFL or even playing for a rival SEC school.

If innocent, his future is currently being held hostage by a slow-moving DA and a university that fears media backlash and federal scrutiny.

 

[Face]

Why do you think that the call has not been made and simply not made public?

Because there's been no change to the situation. If he's fully cleared, even if the details or not public, he'd be in team activities. If the school/police have decided to privately bring charges/additional discipline, then he wouldn't still be in limbo.

This is the last I'll say on it, because I too am one of the hypocrites that checks this thread for updates only then posts in it.

 

[bigdaddy]

I have no problem with the discussion in this thread as long as it stays on VP. I'm sure it will explode when we hear something then be on the back pages. Hell, until practice starts and things start happening what else you want to talk about? MLS?

 

[gunner]

So let me get this straight, Von exposed his gentians to a female student, and she was offended, and reported it to the police. The police opened an investigation which has been open and ongoing for months to determine if the report and allegations made by the compliant are indeed factual.

Are those the facts and circumstances that are accepted as the truth on here? I'm assuming that's the case.

Many on here are upset by the police investigation taking so long or with little or no movement. Why aren't those folks equally upset with Von for his actions? After all, he's the real problem in this scenario not the police or the prosecutor's office.

Have y'all considered that Von isn't coming back and if the allegations made against him are even remotely true, then this isn't the type of player UT wants in its program.

If the allegations are true, I know I don't want him playing football for UT.

 

[bigdaddy]

I think the real question is did he actually do anything for most. Next being why it is taking so long to charge him or not

 

[gunner]

I think the real question is did he actually do anything for most. Next being why it is taking so long to charge him or not

Only the police and prosecutor have that information, and maybe Butch Jones if he did his own inquiry before suspending Von from the team.

A high profile case like this could take months to complete, it's not a simple as many would like to make it.

I think many on here forget the simple fact that playing football for UT is a privilege and not a right.

 

[StoVol]

So let me get this straight, Von exposed his gentians to a female student, and she was offended, and reported it to the police. The police opened an investigation which has been open and ongoing for months to determine if the report and allegations made by the compliant are indeed factual.

Are those the facts and circumstances that are accepted as the truth on here? I'm assuming that's the case.

Many on here are upset by the police investigation taking so long or with little or no movement. Why aren't those folks equally upset with Von for his actions? After all, he's the real problem in this scenario not the police or the prosecutor's office.

Have y'all considered that Von isn't coming back and if the allegations made against him are even remotely true, then this isn't the type of player UT wants in its program.

If the allegations are true, I know I don't want him playing football for UT.

Or he could have just been taking a piss outside.

 

[bigdaddy]

Only the police and prosecutor have that information, and maybe Butch Jones if he did his own inquiry before suspending Von from the team.

A high profile case like this could take months to complete, it's not a simple as many would like to make it.

I think many on here forget the simple fact that playing football for UT is a privilege and not a right.

I totally agree but if he did nothing then it's a shame what he is going through

 

[VFL-82-JP]

Or he could have just been taking a piss outside.

If by "outside" you mean "in the apartment restroom where the incident allegedly occurred," then yes, you're ... no, still can't be right. One has to assume the young lady who allegedly already occupied said restroom had prior position on said facilities, blocking Von from said activity.

 

[Aesius]

If the information reported by Hubbs and others is correct and that the DA has new evidence to review, then this should be over sometime this week. The next question is whether the university will be too chicken **** to reinstate him even if he's cleared due to fears that the feds will get suspicious of the timing of his reinstatement. It sounds far-fetched but I would imagine the AD and the admins are walking on eggshells right now due to the university being part of the sexual assault investigations and it might be worth it to just keep him in limbo to avoid additional scrutiny.

 

[pismonque]

So let me get this straight, Von exposed his gentians to a female student, and she was offended....

Why would she get mad at him for bringing her flowers?

 

[chattavol420]

So let me get this straight, Von exposed his gentians to a female student, and she was offended, and reported it to the police. The police opened an investigation which has been open and ongoing for months to determine if the report and allegations made by the compliant are indeed factual.

Are those the facts and circumstances that are accepted as the truth on here? I'm assuming that's the case.

Many on here are upset by the police investigation taking so long or with little or no movement. Why aren't those folks equally upset with Von for his actions? After all, he's the real problem in this scenario not the police or the prosecutor's office.

Have y'all considered that Von isn't coming back and if the allegations made against him are even remotely true, then this isn't the type of player UT wants in its program.

If the allegations are true, I know I don't want him playing football for UT.

People are mad that it's been freaking forever without any word on whether he will face charges. The kid is totally being held hostage. He is unable to move in with his life or career

 

[Championships6]

I read it wrong about working there but I'll believe deer park at this point. If he has been there playing hoops then I doubt we ever see him play ball agai for UT so thanks for bringing that to light. And he is an idiot if he is banned from campus and still hangs out there. So, once again I'll stick to the side that he hasn't been there. Because I'm selfish and want to see him play for UT if he is innocent of any crime.

It's not a big deal him playing hoops. Even if he wasn't suspended he would still probably play. A lot of players play in the offseason. Pig has been there some too. I can't go to TRECS all the time cause I'm a busy guy, but I'm a reliable source and have read VN for years. Just don't post much And id say if I've seen him as much as i have he's been there a lot.

 

[patrick]

If it was only a case of VP exposing himself to a female, he would have likely already been charged with indecent exposure which is a Class B misdemeanor with $1500 fine and up to 11/29 in jail. Given the amount of time that has passed since the alleged incident occurred it would seem to me that there must be other allegations than exposure - just my two cents. That said I do think the university is on thin ice with the ongoing suspension from class as there have been no charges filed. There are countless students of all ages in that university that are charged and convicted of various and sundry crimes who never even go before a disciplinary board and continue going to class.

 

[gunner]

People are mad that it's been freaking forever without any word on whether he will face charges. The kid is totally being held hostage. He is unable to move in with his life or career

If the allegations are true or even partially true, people should be angry with Von for his actions.

After all if the allegations were completely false Von would be back on the team staring practice tomorrow and going to class next week.

As it stands now he is still under investigation which tells me that there is still something to investigate.

 

[LA Vol]

Two legal adults were alone in a closed room. No photos, no video, no eyewitnesses. No weapons, no rape kit, no visible injuries. Different stories with no corroboration.

The law isn't about what people feel is right or wrong, what may have happened or who has the most credible story; it's about what can be proved. Which is why these cases go nowhere slowly.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

So let me get this straight, Von exposed his gentians to a female student, and she was offended, and reported it to the police. The police opened an investigation which has been open and ongoing for months to determine if the report and allegations made by the compliant are indeed factual.

Are those the facts and circumstances that are accepted as the truth on here? I'm assuming that's the case.

Many on here are upset by the police investigation taking so long or with little or no movement. Why aren't those folks equally upset with Von for his actions? After all, he's the real problem in this scenario not the police or the prosecutor's office.

Have y'all considered that Von isn't coming back and if the allegations made against him are even remotely true, then this isn't the type of player UT wants in its program.

If the allegations are true, I know I don't want him playing football for UT.

how long does an indecent exposure investigation take? that's my main problem. they act like there is physical evidence. either there is enough evidence to charge or there isn't. this investigation reeks of ineptitude.

 

[vol66]

I wonder what other student athletes are being charged with serious crimes and not suspended??? That isn't good.

Also, does Von still get any stipends or anything involving his scholarship while suspended? I wonder how he can afford day to day expenses during this time.

He is probably referring to Big Charles' DUI

I take his "Time is money tweet" to mean just that. The longer this drags out the more it cost.

As for the other athletes that were not suspended from School I think he is refering to AJ who was allowed to stay in class and graduate.

I certainly think the article refers to AJ being allowed to get his degree and take the walk. But the article uses the word "currently" so the other person has to be Mike Williams and as I posted earlier, in the student directory I checked an hour or so ago...Williams' status is active...meaning he is enrolled and attending classes. Not to down play the seriousness of a DUI charge, but I don't think that is handled the same way.

I think the question both the RTI and Blank articles are trying to pose is: How can someone CHARGED and INDITED be allowed to go to class and someone, like Von Pearson, who is not charged with ANY crime be barred from going to class?

 

[Kristy*]

I certainly think the article refers to AJ being allowed to get his degree and take the walk. But the article uses the word "currently" so the other person has to be Mike Williams and as I posted earlier, in the student directory I checked an hour or so ago...Williams' status is active...meaning he is enrolled and attending classes. Not to down play the seriousness of a DUI charge, but I don't think that is handled the same way.

I think the question both the RTI and Blank articles are trying to pose is: How can someone CHARGED and INDITED be allowed to go to class and someone, like Von Pearson, who is not charged with ANY crime be barred from going to class?

Yes. Also, there were over 100 allegations of sexual assault last year on campus. Are all of those accused students kicked out of school? I don't see how a public school has the authority to suspend someone for an alleged crime that didn't happen on campus and for which there are no charges. If he's innocent, his lawyer should really be talking to the media and whoever will listen about the double standard that's taking place. Put some pressure on the school to act fairly.

 

[chargervol]

If the allegations are true or even partially true, people should be angry with Von for his actions.

After all if the allegations were completely false Von would be back on the team staring practice tomorrow and going to class next week.

As it stands now he is still under investigation which tells me that there is still something to investigate.

Well, everyone would know who to be upset with if the case would move at a normal pace... Which is what everyone is complaining about. Well except for you, and I haven't the foggiest what you're carrying on about.