Brian Banks

[mlmpetert]

Ive been reading about this story over the last couple of days. Its absolutely horrible but also somehow positive.

Brian Banks gets his good name back, but not lost years in prison - NCAA Football - Sporting News

Woman who accused ex-football player of rape unlikely to face charges - latimes.com)


I dont think its worth saying that he doesnt have a chance at the NFL, i dont think that really matters. I cant admire this guy enough for trying to live out his dream, regardless of how unlikely it may now be.

I dont know what kind of future in football Brian Banks will have, but i honestly believe he will be involved with sports in some form or another. Perhaps arena or another semi-pro league, or in coaching/personal or sports media. I would love to see USC honor his orginal offer, maybe the NCAA could return a scholarship if used for him.

I love underdogs more than anything espicially when coupled with second chances that are well deserved. His story is worth knowing and hopefully it will be inspiring to follow.


http://brianbanks.org/

[CRedskinsRule]

I feel sorry for him, but the girl/lady got 1.5million from the school system, and she ought to have to pay every penny back, plus something to Banks.

Edit: more info

Generally I am not a cast the first stone kinda person. But in this case:

Condemning Wanetta Gibson | Ethics Alarms

generally agree with this guy here.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I feel sorry for him, but the girl/lady got 1.5million from the school system, and she ought to have to pay every penny back, plus something to Banks.

Edit: more info

Generally I am not a cast the first stone kinda person. But in this case:

Condemning Wanetta Gibson | Ethics Alarms

generally agree with this guy here.

pretty much sums up how i feel. what a horrible despicable person. i'm not a lawyer but can't banks sue gibson for lying and sending him to prison?

[FRPLG]

Stories like this are why convicting people of crimes should be as difficult as possible. So many are quick to judge our judicial system and its many flaws but it was conceived as rigid and complex to prevent this type of situation.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Stories like this are why convicting people of crimes should be as difficult as possible. So many are quick to judge our judicial system and its many flaws but it was conceived as rigid and complex to prevent this type of situation.

and yet it didn't

[mooby]

I feel bad for Banks, but at 26 and being clear of the hell he's been through I think many will want to give him all the opportunity he needs to do something positive with his life.

Gibson on the other hand, at the very least there should be a public outcry about her paying back all that money, to say nothing of the jail sentence she deserves for her manufactured story.

[SmootSmack]

Well, the Redskins are among a cartoon handful of teams interested in him

Redskins Interested in Brian Banks - Hogs Haven

[budw38]

Good luck Mr. Banks .

[NYCskinfan82]

His attorney should be ashamed, based on the evidence they had or lack off, if I'm reading it right.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by NYCskinfan82

His attorney should be ashamed, based on the evidence they had or lack off, if I'm reading it right.

He would probably still be in prison if he didn't take his attorney's advice. He wasn't going to get a fair shake with the "victim" pointing and sobbing (read lying) on the witness stand. Unfortunately she held all the cards.

She should pay dearly!

[SFREDSKIN]

That poor kid got royally screwed by some crazy bitch, I would love to have someone give him a chance and have him succeed as his revenge.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

He would probably still be in prison if he didn't take his attorney's advice. He wasn't going to get a fair shake with the "victim" pointing and sobbing (read lying) on the witness stand. Unfortunately she held all the cards.

She should pay dearly!

I fail to see how...of course I have very little knowledge on this but based on the few articles I have read they had no evidence. Like not even enough to prosecute.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I fail to see how...of course I have very little knowledge on this but based on the few articles I have read they had no evidence. Like not even enough to prosecute.

I don't know all the facts either, but unfortunately you really don't need evidence to get a conviction. Just enough of the jury to believe her word over his. Would you roll the dice for 41 vs. 5 years?

[SFREDSKIN]

Brian had a solo tryout with the Seahawks today and was so impressive that he has been invited to train with the rest of the team next week.

[ethat001]

Good story, seems like a good person if you believe the media. Secretly taped her to get her to admit to lying -- genius.

Has pretty decent measurables, 4.6 40, strong, etc. Give him a 0% chance of making any NFL roster this year, but if he has any raw talent he could possibly make a practice squad until he remembers how to play & gets back into NFL shape. Weirder things have happened.