Bernie fine was at the game

[HarrisonJBounel]

So what is the reason that he was fired?

I'm gonna go out on a limb (not being sarcastic here) and say that he had a clause in his contract/agreement that SU could terminate his employment at any time for any reason or no reason at all at their sole discretion. And they decided to exercise that clause. Maybe what was discovered couldn't pass as beyond reasonable doubt in a criminal case or as preponderance of evidence in a civil suit, but SU just didn't like what they saw and heard.

 

[BludOrange]

Is the team staying for a "Weekend at Bernie's"?

 

[pfister1]

I'm gonna go out on a limb (not being sarcastic here) and say that he had a clause in his contract/agreement that SU could terminate his employment at any time for any reason or no reason at all at their sole discretion. And they decided to exercise that clause. Maybe what was discovered couldn't pass as beyond reasonable doubt in a criminal case or as preponderance of evidence in a civil suit, but SU just didn't like what they saw and heard.

That wouldn't be much of a contract. Typically having an employment contract assures you that you will be employed for a particular term unless the employer has cause to fire you. It is a departure from the at will employment situation that you describe.

 

[PeteCalvin]

Uh, no.

The letters on the microphone say it all.

 

[Oakland]

Because of the publicity of the allegations.

That's correct and, like most others, they thought he was guilty. But he wasn't, probably. So again, my only point is that SU's firing of Bernie is what ended his career - not his guilt.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Uh, no.

Bummer woofmaker is down. I just tried adding that gem. No dice.

 

[AZOrange]

That's correct and, like most others, they thought he was guilty. But he wasn't, probably. So again, my only point is that SU's firing of Bernie is what ended his career - not his guilt.

He certainly was never convicted of anything. But the accusations are all you need. And the stories about his private life were nuts.

 

[creatorsgam]

Wow, déjà vu all over again. Could have sworn I once read a thread about Bernie, with these same exact polarized opinions. Must have been dreaming.

 

[pearl31]

yeah, um, let's not

 

[jvbj01]

View attachment 7083

You stole this from me and got 11 likes?

 

[JarHeadJim]

You stole this from me and got 11 likes?

I did Sir! Thought it was great and saved the Picture for use at a later date. I just didn't think it would be so soon!

 

[creatorsgam]

You stole this from me and got 11 likes?

Just went back to SWC's thread and gave it a "like," now up to 7.

 

[creatorsgam]

I did Sir! Thought it was great and saved the Picture for use at a later date. I just didn't think it would be so soon!

And glad that you did. In context it was pure gold!

 

[jvbj01]

I did Sir! Thought it was great and saved the Picture for use at a later date. I just didn't think it would be so soon!

I grant you permission to use at your convenience. Enjoy!

 

[HarrisonJBounel]

That wouldn't be much of a contract. Typically having an employment contract assures you that you will be employed for a particular term unless the employer has cause to fire you. It is a departure from the at will employment situation that you describe.

Yes, agreed. I should have added that there was likely some generous severance clause in that event, which would distinguish it from an at will situation. Thank you.

 

[JarHeadJim]

I grant you permission to use at your convenience. Enjoy!

I just took care of you Brother!

 

[jvbj01]

I just took care of you Brother!

Good looking out!

 

[OburgCuse]

I saw a tweet during the game saying that Gross was talking to Bernie at halftime

 

[STEVEHOLT]

If the accusations were false then why did he withdraw his defamation suit? some of the accusations have proven false..others have not been proven true..doesnt mean something inappropriate and worthy of dismissal didnt occur.

 

[RF2044]

I'm gonna go out on a limb (not being sarcastic here) and say that he had a clause in his contract/agreement that SU could terminate his employment at any time for any reason or no reason at all at their sole discretion. And they decided to exercise that clause. Maybe what was discovered couldn't pass as beyond reasonable doubt in a criminal case or as preponderance of evidence in a civil suit, but SU just didn't like what they saw and heard.

Agree 100%.

 

[Col. Bleep]

If the accusations were false then why did he withdraw his defamation suit? some of the accusations have proven false..others have not been proven true..doesnt mean something inappropriate and worthy of dismissal didnt occur.

Every aspect of the story has holes and question marks.
Same with the behavior of everyone involved.
But there are people who don't want to recognize the TOTALITY of what transpired including actual facts that don't jive with personal feelings...making the case pointless to debate here any more.

Much better off focusing on the fact we're 19-0 and and the Orange are getting ready to throttle Wake and give Duke a major doming.

 

[CaptainJ]

the Orange are getting ready to throttle Wake and give Duke a major doming.

Col., I apologize in advance but I'm not sure your descriptive words were the best choices for this thread.

 

[Orange Barrel]

Bernie was tried and convicted on ESPN. (Dis)honorable Schwartz presiding.

 

[CusefanATL]

was that really him? Picture wasn't clear.

the article a few days ago said that he asked larrenega for tickets.

 

[Bill Orange]

the article a few days ago said that he asked larrenega for tickets.

Yes, he was there. We had a nice chat at halftime.