OT-Major Applewhite "Inappropriate Behavior" with student in 2009
According to various media outlets Texas Longhorns OC Major Applewhite engaged in “inappropriate, consensual behavior with an adult student” while at the 2009 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.
It is unclear why this is currently coming to light in the media reporting. Nonetheless, it is currently in the cycle.
Applewhite:
"Several years ago, I made a regretful decision resulting in behavior that was totally inappropriate,” Applewhite said in a statement. “It was a one-time occurrence and was a personal matter.”
AD DeLoss Dodds:
“Major Applewhite engaged in inappropriate, consensual behavior with an adult student one time during the 2009 Fiesta Bowl activities. After learning of his behavior later that month, I took immediate action to review the situation. We promptly initiated an inquiry with assistance from the university’s Legal Affairs office and other units outside of Athletics.
Major admitted his inappropriate conduct and he was disciplined. In determining appropriate discipline, we analyze the facts and circumstances surrounding the behavior and its relation to job responsibilities. Major fully accepted his discipline, including counseling.
We have high standards for behavior and expect our staff andcoaches to adhere to them in all aspects of their lives. I believe that the appropriate discipline was taken in this case.”
http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2013/02/ut-ad-oc-major-applewhi…
Hook em?
February 2nd, 2013 at 1:46 AM ^
February 2nd, 2013 at 2:14 AM ^
Cheating on a pregnant wife is none of our business, but shouldn't be labeled 'bossing' either.
February 2nd, 2013 at 1:55 AM ^
was case mccoy sitting in the corner while it happened?
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:18 AM ^
Applewhite had to come in for Chris Simms after he failed to perform adequately.
February 2nd, 2013 at 2:00 AM ^
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February 2nd, 2013 at 2:18 AM ^
While Major Applewhite appears to have not engaged with a subordinate as she did, it leaves Texas exposed should she pursue something legally. Just the threat of legal action is now increased.
On a lighter note, Chris Sims is wondering why that student never called him back.
February 2nd, 2013 at 2:30 AM ^
The Texas comments on the board about the article about Chris Simms are pretty funny.
Apparently he didn't win many friends while in Austin.
February 2nd, 2013 at 7:04 AM ^
Does this leave them open to legal action though? LIke was brought up before, the track coach was involved with someon she had direct influence over, an obvious no-no. But here, it just appears Applewhite and a random UT student not connected to the football program did the nasty.
February 2nd, 2013 at 9:36 AM ^
Not unless she worked for him in some way.
It's almost a non-issue if he's not married.
You guys realize how many assistant football and basketball coaches are under 30, played in college, etc.? If they're single, and they work at a university...they're going to bang students, let's be real. There are plenty of 27, 28, 29 year old men in this world hooking up with 21-22 year old college students. It's not that bad. The cheating part is the biggest problem.
Someone also said he used his power/status to get this girl...
That's total bullshit. He's Major fucking Applewhite at the University of TEXAS! No one gives a shit he's the offensive coordinator. He was one of the best QBs in that schools recent history.
Do you honestly think if this was Mike Hart, someone would be like "oh man, he's using his EMU celebrity RB coach status to get girls!" No.
February 2nd, 2013 at 10:41 AM ^
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February 2nd, 2013 at 2:19 AM ^
Major Applewhite
February 2nd, 2013 at 8:37 AM ^
www.mGoEnquirer.com - some posts make me think that would be a good investment. Is there going to be a new post every time someone cheats on thier wife. It's been going on since the birth of this country and it will continue to go on as long as humans like to have sex. Shame on the guy who works for Texas and shame on the ADULT who had sex with him. This is completley a personal matter and since the media quit actually reporting on real news a long time ago, now its on a Michigan message board. I feel that there needs to be an addition to the no politics and no religion discussions. Famous people who have an affair on thier wife pretty much touches both those topics.
February 2nd, 2013 at 9:49 AM ^
existence. This land is a young land. Adultery is an ancient behavior that men have engaged in since time immemorial.
February 2nd, 2013 at 10:02 AM ^
or since time immoral.
February 2nd, 2013 at 12:41 PM ^
It's listed as OT, it's the offseason, not much going on...it is somewhat controversial content about a school (most of us) hate and involves a level of schadenfreude. Was there really much else going on?
Maybe you didn't live the post Fab 5 era or Ed Martin investigation, Tractor Traylor, Louis Bullock, Mo Clarett, Troy Smith and TPeezy/TatGate. Michigan's been here (hell, apparently Dave Brandon is catfishing these days) so I'm just looking out the window and across the yard.
February 2nd, 2013 at 8:21 PM ^
But what do those things have to do with an Adult having sex with another consenting adult? I read your post because I thought it was another scandal that could get Texas in trouble, but was shocked to find a tabloid worthy article. Sorry I didn't find it news worthy or even remotley sports related. Just for your record, Im 34 so I also lived through a few other major NCAA investigations and plenty of sex scandals.
February 2nd, 2013 at 8:48 AM ^
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February 2nd, 2013 at 10:09 AM ^
I had the same question...
February 2nd, 2013 at 10:18 AM ^
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February 2nd, 2013 at 9:59 AM ^
Yeah, I don't get it. Major Applewhite is 34 years old, this happened 4 years ago so he was 30 at the time and had a consenting sexual encounter with an 18-23 year old...so what. Now, if he was married as someone mentioned it's certainly not cool, and if his wife was pregnant it's even worse. But, I don't personally see why it matters that it was a student. He's not a professor. As long as he no direct influence over this student such as if it were an athlete I don't really see the big deal. Age doesn't matter, the fact that it's a student doesn't matter, just the fact that it's a student at the school he works at. That part doens't bother me. The part about cheating on his wife...that's another story. But, I don't see why an employer has any right to tell who two consenting adults should or should not be romantically involved assuming there is no conflict of interest such as coach/athlete, professor/student, or supervisor/employee.
February 2nd, 2013 at 9:57 AM ^
Breaking News: University of Texas Board Of Regents has called an emergency meeting...
February 2nd, 2013 at 10:07 AM ^
In light of the posts on this forum, having an imaginary girlfriend doesn't look so bad anymore.
February 2nd, 2013 at 10:13 AM ^
February 2nd, 2013 at 10:25 AM ^
Who fucking cares
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:36 AM ^
February 2nd, 2013 at 10:30 AM ^
PC police are on the loose.
Great
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:44 AM ^
I’m assuming that Texas has a non-fraternization policy, which is why he was subject to discipline. My first thought when reading this was “so what, he banged a co-ed who is an adult”. Given his status and position with the team in addition to the influence he has over the young men he leads, that makes him kind of sleazy and a poor example. Sad to say that these actions do not make him exceptional. If he did cheat on his pregnant wife, that just makes it worse.
February 2nd, 2013 at 1:19 PM ^
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February 2nd, 2013 at 2:03 PM ^
I think some are getting too wrapped up in the legality of this. No, he won't go to jail because she was old enough to consent. But it's not like everything that happens to be legal is good from an image standpoint.
A guy working at a school sleeping with students a decade younger than him at said school is getting into sketchy territory to begin with. At some places that alone can be a violation of the organizational code of conduct. That he was married and his wife nine months pregnant at the time makes him look really sleazy. That he was doing this as a member of an institution (the football program) that represents the school in the public eye is going to make the school uncomfortable. Would you want to hear a story like this about a U-M assistant coach? I wouldn't.
February 2nd, 2013 at 2:43 PM ^
Most universities stipulate that undergrads are off-limits to employees. Since it was a consensual relationship with an adult, this isn't a legal matter, but it likely is a violation of university policy. So yes, it is an issue.
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