Consequences of Social Media

When my son went on to play college level ball (JuCo & D2), they were advised to be very careful what they tweet or post on Facebook.  They (coaching staff and admin) would be watching.  The players did agree to a "code of conduct" that included what they posted on social media.

What an idiot.  Good for the school.  Sad thing is kids don't get it. No matter how many examples like this you show them or have happen at your school they still post stupid stuff.  

I just had a talk with my son concerning social media before this happened.  Perception is reality.  Everyone, not just athletes, needs to realize the consequences of posting stupid stuff on social media.

When my son started getting noticed in HS , he shut down all of his social media . He said - gotta train , don't have time for that stuff, lol

Technically, this incident is not about the consequences of social media--it's about the consequences of being crude and boorish.

Swampboy, absolutely, but sometimes posts can be misleading and misunderstood.  My son posted something that is totally innocuous, but because some might misunderstand the context, it could be seen as very bad.  

       
       


Unless you are Jameis Winston.

Swampboy, your 100% correct crude and boorish, however before Twitter And Fscebook, this most likely said in a dorm room or locker room were maybe a coach over hears it and hopefully deals with it but do not believe a kid is thrown off the team. These kids have to realize they are not speaking to the five friends in a dorm room they are exposing their thoughts and comments to miilions....that is the consequence of social medIa... The kid just got lambasted on Mike and Mike.....and rightfully so....but I doubt it makes Mike and Mike if this was just said in a dorm room......does not diminish the terrible rude comment just demonstrates the consequence of using social media to say stupid hurtful things.....

Dad43 and Moosecheese,

Agree completely.

Glad I didn't have the means to document my foolishness when I was 20.

::  unfortunately, like with drunk driving, kids never think that these things can happen to them. It really is sad that 10 seconds of stupidity potentially ruined this boy's future. 

What compels a 21 year old man to think such hateful thoughts about a 13 year old girl? I can understand people thinking that all the hoopla over Mo'ne Davis is over the top, but to attack her like that even with words is pretty awful. I never take media accounts at face value, but the tweet itself is disturbing. I have to wonder if this guy wasn't already on thin ice.

Dad ... Have you ever talked to him? I'm not surprised at all. The term "bright bulb" doesn't come to mind with him. But I don't think of him as a bad kid. To be honest I thought the Mone Davis story was overplayed as well. But I understand the problem with going on Twitter and calling her offensive names. 

 

Aside from the dangers of social media we live in a "gotcha" world. I once heard Anthony Gargano (Philly sports talk host) say, "It's our job to make mountains out of mole hills. There isn't sports news 24/7."

As terrible as that tweet was, I feel sorry for the kid.  I hope they let him back on the team, of this was his first problem.  Basically bar room talk with the world listening in.  Also, Mon'e showed some class by forgiving this kid's stupidity.

 

She sure seems to be an exceptional young girl as well as being a talented athlete. No matter what happens in the future, she will be fun to follow.

 

Do they have social media classes in high school?

Do they have social media classes in high school?

 

At my kid's high school it's a real short class ... STAY OFF IT! ... The class is taught by all the coaches.

Sounds like the class my son's school has!

"Basically bar room talk"???  About a 13 YEAR OLD GIRL?

 

You just defended him?

 

I'm at a loss for words.

 

Rich

www.PlayInSchool.com

Get over it!  The kid made a big mistake.  He is a national villain.  He has apologized.

 

How much do you want him punished?  How about a public stoning?  

 

PIS, have you ever said anything stupid in your life?  Who did he harm other than himself?  Mon'e doesn't seem to be as bothered as the other perfectionist out there.

 

What he did was incredibly dumb and degrading.  What would you do to him?

 

BTW, your idea of defending him and mine are much different.  His defense is easy... He is GUILTY!

I agree that he should have been allowed to keep playing.  He made a big mistake, but there have been much more egregious acts overlooked.  I don't even need to begin to name some of the things college and pro athletes alike have done and are still playing.  A suspension was warranted, but I hope he can appeal, and cooler heads will prevail.

#IDIOT

Joey Casselberry is a decent kid. At least that's my perspective. I casually know him from my son competing against him in high school and travel. My connection came through one of my son's high school teammate's playing travel with him. I've watched parts of games with his parents. 

 

He made a huge mistake. Not only does he have to pay for it, there are innocent victims. Everyone of his college teammates and coaches have to deal with it. In some cases there will see his comments as a reflection on the university. Imagine being one of his parents showing up for work after this hit the media.

 

That he made an ignorant comment on Twitter falls under "boys will sometimes be stupid boys." The alarming part is he chose to call Mone Davis a slut. This says more about his views on women than Mone Davis given he doesn't know her. Hopefully he learns something beyond be careful on Twitter.

 

Parents and kids can get different signals from kids. My son knows kids from Joey's high school through travel ball. They said he showed up in high school as one arrogant freshman. Then again, the kid did start as a freshman on a perennially strong team.

Sorry a college age young adult who calls a young girl a slut is not a decent person. 

I wouldn't want his ignorance on my team. Everyone is replaceable. Hopefully he'll mature and learn from his actions. 

Should the students in sigma alpha epsilon been kicked out of school? They made a mistake too. These are adults not younsters making these comments.

These maybe good kids who made a mistake but it just proves that hate exists towards all minorities and it has to end somewhere.

Kudos to those who stand up to show that they wont tolerate this in their school, in their programs, in the workplace, etc. 

Social media has changed the world we live in.  These kids who are now adults should know better, especially when alcohol is involved.

JMO

 

I heard Mon'e has forgiven him and said she does not want to see him kicked off the team. A class act that hopefully can be followed up by the team and University and allow him back on the team. The certainly must be punishment and a price to pay for his actions.....but I think the school should follow her act and grant her request...and let him back on the team.

I think she is a class act and she is saying what she was told to say.

People have to learn there are consequences.  Maybe kicking him off the team wasnt in anyones best interest but it goes to show that no one thinks about the repercussions, and that includes the school if they allow him back.

Think before you act.

I've never understood the whole kids make mistakes or just a boy being a stupid boy excuses. Especially when talking about a full grown man. I'm sorry but those men at Vanderbilt didn't just make a silly mistake either. I know it's not fair to compare the two but it's the same mentality toward women. This was a grown man that called a child a slut. Maybe it's because I have a little girl but I don't see this as some silly little mistake. Personally I'm a fan of the school for kicking him off the team.

I agree, but I saw the interview with Mon'e in which she said she thought it was a stupid hurtful mistake but she didn't want to see him kicked off the team. I don't think she was saying what she was told to say.  She came across as completely sincere.  She is a very impressive young lady.  She will go very, very far in life, I believe. 

       
       

Oh I absolutley agree miss Davis has impressed me with how she has handled everything. But it's probably what makes me madder at this guy lol.