This week, we asked readers and followers if Florida State was correct to dismiss quarterback De’Andre Johnson, who punched a woman in a bar in late June.
From the Staff
I have written on this before and the short answer is yes. Florida State has struggled over the last couple years with its reputation when it comes to discipline — justified or not.
The perception is that FSU doesn’t discipline players and allowing Johnson to stay after punching a woman would be a public relations nightmare. Aside from just that, head coach Jimbo Fisher and the university had to send a message that such actions would not be tolerated. Johnson has admitted his actions were inexcusable and will likely find a roster spot at another school, but hitting a woman is never okay.
-Mike Ferguson
Editor of Noled Out
Twitter Responses
It’s unanimous…
@Noled_Out yes.
— Jon (@pupperstate) July 15, 2015
@Noled_Out Yes, unless they wanted to get hammered from a PR standpoint.
— HyperbolicNole (@CalebJames17) July 16, 2015
Of course. He punched a woman. In public. On video. The last two points emphasize. The 1st is the most important. https://t.co/oxBGTHyKf8
— D. Middy (@DMiddlebrooks47) July 16, 2015
https://twitter.com/stpete2you/status/621705677292093440
https://twitter.com/nolesince92/status/621707743783727104
@Noled_Out I just want to know if Jimbo would allow him back next year. A one-year dismissal is punishment enuff. #forgiveness
— Todd Mastry (@Mastry1) July 16, 2015
Next Week’s Question
If Dalvin Cook is found guilty of punching a woman outside of a Tallahassee bar, what should done with him? Send your tweets to @Noled_Out. You can send long responses to [email protected].
Thanks to all who participated this past week!
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