Von Pearson Update

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What would people think if they decided to let him participate in Fall camp if this isn't cleared up one way or the other by then? And they wouldn't have to let him play in games unless he is cleared. I'm just thinking that if he missed camp and then gets cleared during the season, he will be so far behind he might not even be able to get on the field. I know Coach Debo isn't changing a whole lot of things but surely some things are different. Would be a lot of catching up I think. Maybe his teammates have kept him up to date..
 
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Give_All_Vol said:
What would people think if they decided to let him participate in Fall camp if this isn't cleared up one way or the other by then? And they wouldn't have to let him play in games unless he is cleared. I'm just thinking that if he missed camp and then gets cleared during the season, he will be so far behind he might not even be able to get on the field. I know Coach Debo isn't changing a whole lot of things but surely some things are different. Would be a lot of catching up I think. Maybe his teammates have kept him up to date..
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Has he taken a red-shirt year? Is there the possibility that if he isn't cleared in time for fall camp but is cleared, he could play next year instead?
 
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Kristy* said:
Has he taken a red-shirt year? Is there the possibility that if he isn't cleared in time for fall camp but is cleared, he could play next year instead?
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He hasn't taken a redshirt yet, so that's a great point. He is already 24 I believe so that'd be pretty crazy having a 25 year old on the team in 2016.
 
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skasper06 said:
He hasn't taken a redshirt yet, so that's a great point. He is already 24 I believe so that'd be pretty crazy having a 25 year old on the team in 2016.
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If he is innocent, this would be an ideal scenario IMO. This year we have depth at WR. We still have Pig, we still have North, and we added Preston Williams. Pearson is valuable, but we can make do without him. In 2016 we might be playing without North and we will definitely be playing without Pig. Pearson would be much more important, and would ensure that we maintain a strong WR group through the next two years.

Now, of course, this is all contingent on: a) him being innocent, b) him not being cleared until the season is well underway, and c) him wanting to return (which, in all fairness, would be his best bet. With the scandal + a year off, the NFL might not be as keen on him as they could be.
 
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If he practiced in fall camp but wasn't cleared by the first game, it would take away valuable first team snaps from whomever will be the next man up which would also benefit Dobbs to get a feel for the new WR. Puts Butch in a hard spot either way.
 
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OrngeChkrboardVFL said:
If he practiced in fall camp but wasn't cleared by the first game, it would take away valuable first team snaps from whomever will be the next man up which would also benefit Dobbs to get a feel for the new WR. Puts Butch in a hard spot either way.
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Yeah I thought about that too. It would still do Von some good to be there though. Even if he wasn't working with the first team
 
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This thread has provided me some wonderful entertainment on a slow work day.

Btw, let's discuss religion and politics real quick. I've got some very polarizing view points I'd LOVE to tell you guys all about. :)
 
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He hasn't been detained, arrested or charged. If they don't have the evidence to make a case against him, why continue to hold him out? I agree with Butch suspending him, but the flip side of that is the KPD moving the process forward in a timely fashion. Charge him by July or reinstate him for fall camp.
 
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LA Vol said:
He hasn't been detained, arrested or charged. If they don't have the evidence to make a case against him, why continue to hold him out? I agree with Butch suspending him, but the flip side of that is the KPD moving the process forward in a timely fashion. Charge him by July or reinstate him for fall camp.
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Because he has very serious allegations against him. If they arrest and charge him while he's a participating member of the team, it looks bad (like they were ignoring bad behavior). And if he were to get charged right before a big game, that would change game planning and team moral (like Johnson before the Mizzou game).

I don't like it, but I understand it.

As far as KPD, they really could move faster!
 
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dcm3w said:
Why did he get drafted? Sure, talented but his prime would be short lived or in his case not at all.
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Played at a high level in a P5 conference, so they drafted him. Google Christian Okoye as far as the age thing goes. :thumbsup:

Wanna go further back peruse Roger Staubach.
 
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paradox89 said:
LOL, you think they should get paid more? Look at the people that become cops...the 2 people I went to high school with that became cops were basic ass C students and losers with no friends, and they think being a cop will finally give them respect. Well, they're in for a rude awakening though when they realize it's 2015 and hardly anyone respects or trusts cops anymore...and less so every day when another cop goes full retard and kills another unarmed suspect.

People become cops because their life didn't go as planned and they couldn't get a real job, so they thought they'd finally be "cool" and respected, so they took a job that nearly anyone qualifies for. Not saying that all cops are losers with an iq under 60 and but far more than any other "profession".
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Generalizations like this is pure bigotry.
 
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paradox89 said:
LOL, you think they should get paid more? Look at the people that become cops...the 2 people I went to high school with that became cops were basic ass C students and losers with no friends, and they think being a cop will finally give them respect. Well, they're in for a rude awakening though when they realize it's 2015 and hardly anyone respects or trusts cops anymore...and less so every day when another cop goes full retard and kills another unarmed suspect.

People become cops because their life didn't go as planned and they couldn't get a real job, so they thought they'd finally be "cool" and respected, so they took a job that nearly anyone qualifies for. Not saying that all cops are losers with an iq under 60 and but far more than any other "profession".
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What's your badge #?
 
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jman9339 said:
Because he has very serious allegations against him. If they arrest and charge him while he's a participating member of the team, it looks bad (like they were ignoring bad behavior). And if he were to get charged right before a big game, that would change game planning and team moral (like Johnson before the Mizzou game).

I don't like it, but I understand it.

As far as KPD, they really could move faster!
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Serious allegations, yes, but no evidence that these allegations are true. Unless a fly on the wall comes forward, they have all the evidence they're going to get. There's no smoking gun here. No incriminating photos. Not even a rape kit. Charge him or close the file. If Butch wanted him gone, he'd be gone regardless, but every indication is the team wants him back.
 
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VolBoyFord said:
Guys look how long AJ's trial has been going on.. I wouldn't expect Von to be there this season.
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Can't remotely compare the two. AJ has been charged, has been indicted by a grand jury and has a court date. Von hasn't so much as had a charge brought against him.

Expect to see Von back on the team in time for fall camp and the start of the season.
 
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