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[QUOTE="Zelda Zonk, post: 2283030, member: 966"]
This is a complex situation. On one hand, the staff may be aware of factors/nuance that we're not aware of. They had a relationship with the kid for over a year. They may be inclined to do what's best for him, regardless of hurt feelings.

Then, on the other hand, there's the public perspective. The public won't be given access to all the details or have the benefit of knowing the kid. Does JB do what he feels is right personally, or do what is best for the perception of the program? And are the two mutually exclusive?

I'm inclined to act out of grace ("go high") even if i felt an abuse in this situation, but i'd also be inclined to reduce it to a matter of principle and take emotion out of it entirely. There should be some manner of deterrence factor involved—you can't set a negative precedent. And as silly as it seems that JB should be concerned about 'appearing weak,' it does no one any good to 'reward' poor character. I'm certain they'll know if a 'medical rationale' is actually valid. If TT's camp is claiming that 1) because they want JB to believe it's true, but it isn't, i say screw them; 2) if he's claiming it with JB's knowledge that it isn't true, only to make it easier for JB to facilitate the transition (gaming the system), then i have mixed feelings.

I don't know what JB knew or when he knew it, but having this become official at this date is ridiculous and damaging to our program. Grace is a lovely thing, but absent something akin to 'exigent circumstances,' i'm not in favor of letting TT 'skate' toward his whim.
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