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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 80905, member: 40"]
Let me say this: if any fraction of the accusations are true, then I hope Bernie Fine is prosecuted to the full extent of the law and spends the rest of his life in prison.

If they aren't true, then I think the program will avoid any major impacts--just like last year when the "story" broke about Scoop point shaving.  That seemed like it would turn into a big deal, but was quickly dismissed as nothing more than poor journalism.  I am starting to feel more comfortable that this might be a similar outcome.  Dust up--abso-freaking-lutely--but not one that has any lasting impact.

That is, except for Bernie Fine.  I think he's done, no matter how this turns out, and he'll have to live with the stigma associated with these accusations.  If he's innocent, that is really  too bad.

In my mind, this all hinges on the text I've highlighted in red above.  If any more accusers come forward, then this is going to get very, very, very, very ugly for SU / Boeheim.  If not, then I'd almost expect the majority of public perception impact to blow over fairly quickly, pending the lengthier police investigation and any follow up university investigation.
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