OT: Texas MBB coach Chris Beard arrested for assault/impeding breathing
No word on if he will use the "but Juwan" defense
December 12th, 2022 at 9:53 AM ^
Texas has a game tonight. From a basketball perspective, I feel bad for the players to have to deal with this.
December 12th, 2022 at 9:58 AM ^
I know you mean well but better not bring up Juwan's name in this context.
December 12th, 2022 at 10:00 AM ^
the michigan equivalent is 'strangulation', which is a 10 yr max sentence felony. link here: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(vradqnrtgspnfekwvegzsvk0))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-750-84
making no comment on the facts, i will say that charging decisions can be difficult, and sometimes it might be the equivalent of our football 'targeting' complaints where it is barely touching - we all rightly think of strangulation as just that, choking someone out and very serious. however, in the real world sometimes it gets charged when the slightest touch occurs.
December 12th, 2022 at 10:04 AM ^
That rascally tunnel strikes again!
December 12th, 2022 at 10:09 AM ^
Tunnel is a scallywag
December 12th, 2022 at 10:12 AM ^
The relevant legal question is, who let the tunnel leave the state? I assume that as a convict in so many violent incidents, the tunnel must have to register its travel with a parole officer.
December 12th, 2022 at 10:32 AM ^
No one is safe from the travelling tunnel. DOOM!
December 12th, 2022 at 11:06 AM ^
I doubt the tunnel had any difficulties getting under the border.
December 12th, 2022 at 10:19 AM ^
didn’t see that coming
December 12th, 2022 at 10:41 AM ^
Call came in at 4:18am. Sounds like Beard's abstinence from beer was one season only.
December 12th, 2022 at 11:03 AM ^
Coaching profession should really switch from alcohol to weed.
December 12th, 2022 at 9:03 PM ^
*He was booked at 4:18am, call was at 2:07am.
December 12th, 2022 at 10:59 AM ^
Arrested at 4:18 am,still in custody,awaiting bond hearing.
December 12th, 2022 at 11:08 AM ^
Unless something comes along to clear up this thing in his favor, goodbye, Mr. Beard. He will never coach another game again. No chance a school will take someone - very sad for the victim, who I hope gets all the help they deserve. Beard needs help too but he will need to find another career.
Not sure why people in his position ever allow themselves to get to this point in a relationship. I do know someone (up and coming manager) at my former company (I'm retired now) who never seemed like the type to commit DV who was arrested for DV. He just disappeared (likely told to resign). He has found work again but at a far lesser position and pay. Even when it doesn't make the big news, it still has pretty lasting consequences for all.
December 12th, 2022 at 12:18 PM ^
Are we sure though? I feel like this would get pled down, he gets probation and takes a bunch of anger management classes, and everybody in Austin (except the victim of course) moves on.
I'd be genuinely (pleasantly?) surprised if UT dumps him for this.
December 12th, 2022 at 12:42 PM ^
Don't the charges usually get dropped once the attorneys explain the post-divorce earnings potential with and without conviction?
December 12th, 2022 at 12:45 PM ^
this will not stop him from coaching. be realistic.
December 12th, 2022 at 11:12 AM ^
I always have that guy the side eye. 😕
December 12th, 2022 at 11:26 AM ^
See ya, Chris!
December 12th, 2022 at 11:34 AM ^
Talk about choking
December 12th, 2022 at 11:34 AM ^
I mean... who *doesn't* get in brawls with family around the holidays? A little choking and strangling is to be expected. Thanksgiving, Christmas, 4th of July, Flag Day... it's all the same.
December 12th, 2022 at 11:57 AM ^
I wonder if he'll join Saban's staff and then become the HC at Duke in 4 years.
December 12th, 2022 at 12:08 PM ^
To each their own, but I find the jokes in this thread distasteful and disappointing.
December 12th, 2022 at 12:23 PM ^
Scumbag
December 12th, 2022 at 1:48 PM ^
Per ESPN article, Beard's lawyer is saying, "the complainant is requesting that all charges be dropped."
December 12th, 2022 at 2:24 PM ^
Texas message boards (not exactly a reliable source) are suggesting the victim was a daughter’s boyfriend. Hopefully Texas suspends him until this is all sorted out. We don’t have facts yet
December 12th, 2022 at 3:59 PM ^
The police described the victim as a female but I'm sure the message boards have better information.
January 5th, 2023 at 4:20 PM ^
Texas terminated for cause this afternoon. Good for them. "Did not understand the significance of the behavior he knows he engaged in"