And this is why I don’t gloat too much over the offseason embarrassments at other programs.
Adam Gunn got the rare 6th year of eligibility. He’s coming back from a freak injury that broke his neck. He has big plans for the future.
He’s on track to earn his master’s in public administration this December and is already working to start his own charitable foundation for underprivileged children. He envisions a Make-A-Wish type organization where kids who show promise and responsibility get to live out their sports dreams, which will hopefully in turn inspire their peers to pursue the right paths.
“I hope it turns into something national,” Gunn said. “I’m in a position in my life now where I can impact lives, and I want to take advantage of that.”
And late Saturday night/Sunday morning he was entered into the court system as a defendant.
The charges listed:
- Resisting arrest
- Failure to disperse
- Disorderly conduct
- Public drunkeness
According to the docket sheet, Gunn’s preliminary hearing is Thurday, May 14th.
I can only imagine the fun at the Gunn house on Sunday morning for Adam. Especially with a hangover
This has been a less than stellar offseason for Pitt football. Lots of little, stupid crap that just adds up.
I guess after the judicial process runs its course we will find out how Coach Wannstedt addresses this latest hit.
UPDATE: It was not just Gunn. Former Pitt player (graduated) Austin Ransom is involved. He has the same charges, but also Aggravated Assault tacked on for good measure.
The other name that is apparently involved in the same altercation is Kashif Henderson. I can’t say I knew that name. Turns out he is another former Panther who graduated in 2008. Even was honored for his good grades that year.
At least if we cant ever win anything we can keep our pride and dignity as opposed to well you know who.
maybe adam and johnny can clean the stadium
That being said, I wish D-1 NCAA programs (and the NFL in particular as it relates to its players) would handle criminal incidents by its players in a tough, CONSISTENT manner. Right now, punishment is determined by how talented a player is on the field.