Former Wisconsin RB, now jailed, Lance Smith Considers YSU and Akron

[Dr Z]

Memphis STOLE him from YSU.

[Zipmeister]

This guy has problems following the rules, according to the Wisconsin message boards. He didn't take well to being disciplined by the coaches.I don't want a problem kid on the team. At least Devoe Torrence was acquitted.

You obviously haven't been paying attention. We'll keep him in check. He just needs a second chance. Just because he got in trouble once doesn't mean he will do it again. Besides, he's only beating up women!! Did I mention he's a great player?!?! WELCOME ABOARD!!!

Great move by Memphis. Finally someone to keep their cheerleaders in line.

[Lee Adams]

I work in the judicial system and based on my experience, I would feel very safe saying that many criminal defendants who are not convicted after a trial did, in fact, commit the offense charged.

You would feel very safe saying that, as your opinion. On a case by case basis, when you are speaking in reference to an american citizen who was not convicted of a crime, then when you say you feel they were guilty, you are stating your opinion... legally, they are innocent regardless of how you feel.

Yeah, that's my opinion, based on 24 years of courtroom experience.BTW, there's a specific proceeding in which an acquitted defendant can get a declaration of innocence, usually for the purpose of collecting damages from the state. Sam Shepard's son tried that route a few years ago and failed. I'm sure we both hope that Devoe has no further legal troubles and has a productive career at UA and beyond.

after working 33 years in parole and probation, i agree...most 'criminals' are never covicted of most of the crimes the DO commit and most crimes either don't get reported or never make it to Court...torrence? think what you want but be sure he did something he should not have done..

[ZipAlumn]

This guy has problems following the rules, according to the Wisconsin message boards. He didn't take well to being disciplined by the coaches.I don't want a problem kid on the team. At least Devoe Torrence was acquitted.

You obviously haven't been paying attention. We'll keep him in check. He just needs a second chance. Just because he got in trouble once doesn't mean he will do it again. Besides, he's only beating up women!! Did I mention he's a great player?!?! WELCOME ABOARD!!!

"Besides, he's only beating up women"I personally don't care if he is guilty or innocent. I also don't care if he deserves a second chance or not. I don't think we should touch him with a ten foot pole, if he is guilty of beating up women what kind of RB can he be. He should be out there beating up men. :rolleyes:

[PB1719]

This guy has problems following the rules, according to the Wisconsin message boards. He didn't take well to being disciplined by the coaches.I don't want a problem kid on the team. At least Devoe Torrence was acquitted.

You obviously haven't been paying attention. We'll keep him in check. He just needs a second chance. Just because he got in trouble once doesn't mean he will do it again. Besides, he's only beating up women!! Did I mention he's a great player?!?! WELCOME ABOARD!!!

"Besides, he's only beating up women"I personally don't care if he is guilty or innocent. I also don't care if he deserves a second chance or not. I don't think we should touch him with a ten foot pole, if he is guilty of beating up women what kind of RB can he be. He should be out there beating up men. :rolleyes:

Reuben Droughns is a pretty successful running back, and a notorious wife beater! Who says the two don't go hand in hand?

[Dr Z]

Reuben Droughns is a pretty successful running back, and a notorious wife beater! Who says the two don't go hand in hand?

Reuben is Renewing his Vow

[Zipsrifle]

This guy has problems following the rules, according to the Wisconsin message boards. He didn't take well to being disciplined by the coaches.I don't want a problem kid on the team. At least Devoe Torrence was acquitted.

You obviously haven't been paying attention. We'll keep him in check. He just needs a second chance. Just because he got in trouble once doesn't mean he will do it again. Besides, he's only beating up women!! Did I mention he's a great player?!?! WELCOME ABOARD!!!

"Besides, he's only beating up women"I personally don't care if he is guilty or innocent. I also don't care if he deserves a second chance or not. I don't think we should touch him with a ten foot pole, if he is guilty of beating up women what kind of RB can he be. He should be out there beating up men. :rolleyes:

ZipAlum....that's called sarcasm. I believe we should be recruiting high character players and that recognize that their chances of going pro from Akron are slim and work towards a degree. Take a look through some of the threads and you'll see that there are many different, strong opinions regarding our recent recruiting.