This is going to be really funny. The entire crux of your argument concerning the letter is very very hilarious. As I've said many many times Leach was simply asked to comply. He was even given the opportunity to write his own letter or come up with something with his lawyer to address the public mess that was going on. The letter never EVER was forcing him to admit guilt. You clearly have never read the letter, which is really sad because you have been crying about this forever. She here's is your damn letter:
Dear Coach Leach,
As you know, we have been conducting an inquiry into allegations by a
student athlete that your treatment of him, subsequent to his being
diagnosed with a mild concussion, may have been injurious to his health
and served no medical and/or educational purposes. Texas Tech takes
these allegations very seriously. In addition to being unacceptable, if
proven, these allegations constitute a breach of your employment
contract.
So that we can carry out an inquiry that takes into account the safety of
our student athletes and in addition, that is fair to the students,
yourself, and the university, we have determined that you must abide by
the following guidelines from this day forward:
1. All practices and other team meetings will be monitored by the
athletic director or his representative. (Crossed out with the initials GB
beside it.)
2. Any player claiming an injury will be examined by a physician and
cleared in writing prior to practicing or playing. Decisions regarding
whether an injury warrants suspension from practice and/or play will be
determined by a physician without pressure from you or your staff.
3. You must recognize that the players you are working with are student
athletes and that you have an obligation to treat them with respect and
further to conduct yourself in a manner consistent with your position as
an instructor of students.
4. You must at all times assure the fair and responsible treatment of
student athletes in relation to their health, welfare, and discipline, and
if you are not doing so, you must immediately cease any actions not in
compliance with this provision of your contract.
5. There will be no retaliation against any student who has suffered an
injury.
Again, these allegations are serious, and should they be substantiated
will result in disciplinary action ranging from public or private
reprimand, monetary fines or adjustments in compensation, adjustments
in the term of this contract, up to termination.
Sincerely,
Guy Bailey
President
BAM! Sign the damn thing so everyone knows the you are absolutely against any mistreatment of players. The university saves a little face, can release a statement and life can move on.
Do you see anywhere in the letter that says he must admit guilt of wrongdoing?
