On the brink of March Madness, college basketball’s high season, we learn that Brigham Young University’s star forward, Brandon Davies, has been removed from the team for an “Honor Code” violation. According to last night’s Salt Lake City Tribune, Davies admitted to engaging in premarital sex.
BYU is currently ranked #3 in the nation, and the Davies suspension deals a severe blow to the Cougar’s chance at competing for a national championship.
Across the sports spectrum, from ESPN to talk radio to the blogosphere, the debate has begun:
Is it fair to kick a guy off a winning team for a violation of this nature?