Byron came home today and told me about Brandon Davies' dismissal from the BYU Basketball team and suspension from school because of an Honor Code infraction. Both Byron and I are BYU graduates and I worked full-time for the Honor Code office for two years after graduation. I had a really wonderful experience there and saw first hand how much compassion and support there are for those who have made some bad choices. The Honor Code Office and Dean of Students work so hard with each individual to help them overcome their choices and get back on track. A big part of that is accepting the consequences of the individuals actions. The Honor Code is a major part of being a BYU student. Everyone knows about it, what it is and what's expected of you. Each year, every single student has to meet with their ecclesiastical leader to review the Honor Code and attest that their lives are in harmony with it. No one forces you to sign the Honor Code, no one forces you to be a student at BYU. It's a choice and it's a privilege. I am so proud to know that the University Byron and I love, feels honor and integrity are more important than a possible NCAA title. And this is coming from a MAJOR basketball fan. I wish the best for Brandon Davies. I know there are many people working with him to help him through this difficult time. I still have high hopes for Jimmer and the team going into the end of the season and the tournament. I'm so proud to say...I'm a Cougar!
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Well said Kristi! Having gone to BYU-Idaho, I've had this conversation with people while I was there and since I've graduated. They say you lose your agency by all the rules but you know exactly what those rules are when you decide to go to a BYU school. People think it's such an oppressive environment to have so many rules in place but it's completely the opposite.
Amen Sister!! Rise and Shout!!
But, DANG... couldn't he have waited until AFTER March Madness?? :)
Completely agree with you!!!! There is a cool ESPN video about the Honor code and Davies being off the team. Basically the interviewers said they have a lot of respect for BYU and that integrity is more important that an NCAA championship.
I still hope they make it to the Final Four!!!! Jimmer is awesome!
I heard about this on NPR the other day and thought about my days working there with you, too. It's great for people (news, media, etc)to respect the honor code and BYU, but you and I both know how crazy it probably is in the HCO right about now. :)
amen, sister! i think u r right on target.
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