Disgusting Party at Nebraska?

The following appeared recently in Facebook and it's certain to generate quite a bit of outrage. A portion of the posting is below and the expletives have been deleted by me:

"ANDY'S FREE, HUNTER'S F-----, AND YOU'RE A HOE PARTY

CUZ ANDY'S GETS HIS ANKLET OFF AND HUNTER GETS HIS ON"

The post goes on to describe the party:

"DRESS: MALES: REGULAR NIGHTLIFE ATTIRE

FEMALES: DRESS TO F--- YOU'RE FUTURE EX"

This post isn't about the normally profane garbage that floats about in cyberspace. This is different and worse.

The party is being thrown for one current and one former Nebraska Cornhusker football player who've been accused of some extremely serious crimes.

The "Andy's Free" refers to former Nebraska offensive lineman Andy Christensen who was accused in March of fondling a woman in a bar. He was eventually acquitted of those charges by a jury. However, according to various media reports, Christensen pled guilty to resisting arrest and criminal mischief in connection with the case.

"After speaking with Andy Christensen and his family, as well as coach Osborne, our administration and the Unity Council," Nebraska coach Bo Pelini wrote in a statement in September of 2008, "we have made the decision to reinstate Andy to our football team. That being said, I have clearly explained to Andy and his family that going forward he will zero tolerance policy regarding alcohol and any off-field incidents."

The "Hunter's F-----" portion refers to Hunter Teafatiller, the former Nebraska tight end who was arrested twice on suspicion of drunk driving within a three-month period in 2007, according to media reports.

Crude? Yes. Profane? Yes.

But this is the biggest problem. Current Nebraska players are scheduled to attend the party (as well as a former Nebraska student who stripped for Playboy). They've acknowledged so on the Facebook page.

This means ostensibly the school and team are approving a party being thrown for a criminal who resisted arrest and an alleged habitual drunk driver.

If Nebraska knows about this party and does nothing about it, then Nebraska should catch major hell. They shouldn't allow their athletes to attend this kind of party with that kind of them.

Actually, if this party goes forward and athletes attend, someone at Nebraska should get fired.

Disgusting Party at Nebraska?

Your kidding right? A guy who gets paid to write sports stories is using Facebook as a source? It's college...it's the time to make bad decisions. If I were to be judged off of every dumb thing I did in college I wouldn't have a job, I wouldn't be able to drive, I would most likely be dead. But, I guess it's easy to chuck rocks from the outside. I'm not saying that this party, or the players attending is a good idea...I'm just saying there are better things to worry about.

Disgusting Party at Nebraska?

You can tell that this writer is having problems finding stories when he has to refer to facebook for his stories. Rele?? this is the best thing you can write about?? who cares if they throw a party. Bo already has dem on a zero tolerance policy if they mess up their out. i know the economy is bad so u gotta make money some how, but if u need help i have a tip bout another party going off tis weekend if u wanna write about it.

Disgusting Party at Nebraska?

I am sick of pro or college teams telling their employees or students what they can and cannot do on their own time. If a player breaks the law, the team has the right to discipline them. If they are not breaking the law, the team has no such right. Parties are legal. If a player is 21 or over, drinking is legal. If my employer ever tries to tell me what legal activities I can or cannot engage in when I am off work, I'll tell them where to go. (Or, more correctly, my lawyer will tell them...)

gioiosa79 Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: Dec 20, 2006	Posted on: February 4, 2009 1:11 pm Score: 100 Disgusting Party at Nebraska? What?! How about they are college students acting like idiots. It doesn't say anything about the team throwing it, only they will be attending. I guess it's been a long time since you've been out of college... Please find something else a little better to complain about. [ Reply to Comment ]
2forinstig Reputation: 0 Level: Amateur Since: Jan 15, 2008	Posted on: February 4, 2009 1:18 pm Score: 55 Disgusting Party at Nebraska? Yes I agree someone should be fired and if current players attend they should be suspended from the football team and from school. but nebraska ad BRUBAKEROSBORNE will say they will investigate but history shows they will do nothing. for example lawrence phillips. [ Reply to Comment ]
HustlinOwl Reputation: 80 Level: All-Star Since: Aug 29, 2006	Posted on: February 4, 2009 1:24 pm Score: 111 Disgusting Party at Nebraska? I wish I was 21 again. [ Reply to Comment ]
ICTHUSKER Reputation: 99 Level: Superstar Since: Oct 16, 2006	Posted on: February 4, 2009 1:32 pm Score: 122 Disgusting Party at Nebraska? Your kidding right? A guy who gets paid to write sports stories is using Facebook as a source? It's college...it's the time to make bad decisions. If I were to be judged off of every dumb thing I did in college I wouldn't have a job, I wouldn't be able to drive, I would most likely be dead. But, I guess it's easy to chuck rocks from the outside. I'm not saying that this party, or the players attending is a good idea...I'm just saying there are better things to worry about. [ Reply to Comment ]
BuckJim Reputation: 85 Level: All-Star Since: Dec 29, 2008	Posted on: February 4, 2009 1:55 pm Score: -55 Disgusting Party at Nebraska? I agree with ICTHUSKER, "Facebook" give me a break. [ Reply to Comment ]
BlkFlagMafia Reputation: 96 Level: Superstar Since: Dec 10, 2008	Posted on: February 4, 2009 2:09 pm Score: 97 Disgusting Party at Nebraska? You can tell that this writer is having problems finding stories when he has to refer to facebook for his stories. Rele?? this is the best thing you can write about?? who cares if they throw a party. Bo already has dem on a zero tolerance policy if they mess up their out. i know the economy is bad so u gotta make money some how, but if u need help i have a tip bout another party going off tis weekend if u wanna write about it. [ Reply to Comment ]
Bradley Guy Reputation: 97 Level: Superstar Since: Jan 21, 2009	Posted on: February 4, 2009 2:14 pm Score: 119 Disgusting Party at Nebraska? I am sick of pro or college teams telling their employees or students what they can and cannot do on their own time. If a player breaks the law, the team has the right to discipline them. If they are not breaking the law, the team has no such right. Parties are legal. If a player is 21 or over, drinking is legal. If my employer ever tries to tell me what legal activities I can or cannot engage in when I am off work, I'll tell them where to go. (Or, more correctly, my lawyer will tell them...) [ Reply to Comment ]
senormurray Reputation: 81 Level: All-Star Since: May 6, 2008	Posted on: February 4, 2009 2:33 pm Score: 87 Disgusting Party at Nebraska? What a weak story. Your basing this all entirely from a post on Facebook? And how exactly is this sanctioned by the school and the football team? [ Reply to Comment ]
NCAA FB Fan Reputation: 83 Level: All-Star Since: Oct 10, 2006	Posted on: February 4, 2009 2:36 pm Score: 59 Disgusting Party at Nebraska? An article about a rumor of a party? Give me a break! Reporting about something that you have proof happened is one thiing. Reporting a rumor circulated on facebook is another. Rumors are a dime a dozen. Some anti-Husker fan is jealous of recent success. [ Reply to Comment ]
BigTorsk Reputation: 97 Level: Superstar Since: Jan 14, 2007	Posted on: February 4, 2009 2:36 pm Score: 92 Disgusting Party at Nebraska? How do I get invited to the party? I searched for it on Facebook and couldn't find it. I hope the students at Nebraska have fun! [ Reply to Comment ]

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