First Reaction:
I hope to goodness that these allegations are false. If they aren't true, and the woman presses charges, she is simply pressing charges just to get publicity. If the allegations are true, and Winston actually did assault the woman, he should be behind bars in the end. Either way, the case would certainly be a long, drawn out, highly publicized mess.
Second Reaction: If the lady involved in the case decides to press charges, Jameis Winston is all but eliminated from the Heisman vote. He absolutely will not get by with the voters with that kind of a cloud hanging over his shoulders. I wouldn't vote for him.
Third Reaction: Winston will be suspended, without a doubt, if the he is charged with the felony. FSU's athletic policy manual states, “In the event the student-athlete is charged with a felony, absent extraordinary circumstances as determined by the administration, he/she will not be permitted to represent FSU Athletics in game competition until such time as the charge is resolved and all court, university and athletics department conditions for reinstatement have been met.”
The only question that arises in my mind is what, "absent extraordinary circumstances as determined by the administration" means, but I don't believe this case will cause the FSU Athletic Department to take the unprecedented step of not suspending him. He will most likely be suspended immediately.
Fourth Reaction: If, as it seems like it will happen, Winston is suspended, will the 'Noles win their last few games? If they do win out, they will almost certainly be National Championship Game bound. But here is the thing. They would be starting their 3rd string quarterback, as their 2nd stringer has a season ending injury. That would cause some ginormous problems throughout all of Tallahassee. I wouldn't be able to see the Seminoles winning the Championship Game at all, let alone beating Duke or Virginia Tech for the ACC Championship.
Fifth And Final Reaction: Yes, it is still extremely early in the investigation. And this final point is only for it the allegations are true. You know, there is one thing that really irks my heart.
I have an odd feeling, that over the past few months, many parents in Northern Florida have heard one of their children say, "I want to be just like Jameis Winston when I grow up! He's so awesome!"
The allegations that have arisen the past week only go to prove one important life lesson.
Be Exceptionally Careful When Picking Your Idols And Heroes.
So many kids loved Aaron Hernandez. Adults and kids alike loved and respected Lance Armstrong. Joe Paterno was greatly endeared by everyone. Now, I am not lumping all of their wrong-doings in the same bucket. All were different. But all of these men were idols.
Ladies and gentlemen, in closure, I urge you all to greatly analyze who your heroes and idols are, and make absolutely certain that you are not giving too much love and support to them, as they could turn out to be frauds in the end.
If you have any disagreements, or comments, tell me right in the comment section right below this post! I'm Ben Anderson, signing off.
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