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2017-2018 B1G Men's Basketball (Official Thread)

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Yikes.

https://www.landof10.com/minnesota/...-faces-suspension-sexual-misconduct-violation
Minnesota men’s basketball center Reggie Lynch faces a career-ending suspension and “complete ban” from campus until August 2020 for violating the school’s sexual misconduct policy in the spring of 2016, multiple media outlets reported Friday morning.

Both the StarTribune and the Twin Cities Pioneer Press are reporting the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA) office investigated a sexual assault claim that occurred in Lynch’s dorm room on April 28, 2016. After thoroughly looking into the matter, Lynch was reportedly found “responsible” for a sexual assault claim. The office notified the Lynch and the accuser that Lynch’s suspension will begin Jan. 9.

Lynch can request a hearing with the Student Sexual Misconduct Subcommittee (SSMS), the Star Tribune reported. In that case, the suspension would not begin on Jan. 9, and the next steps would depend on the decision of the SSMS.

This marks the second EOAA investigation Lynch has been a part of. In May, Lynch was arrested on suspicion that he sexually assaulted a 19-year-old woman. The charges were dropped in August, and Minnesota cleared him to play this season a month later.

Lynch has been a defensive force for the Golden Gophers since transferring from Illinois State, where he spent his first two seasons. After sitting out the 2015-16 campaign, Lynch earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year after leading the league with 106 blocks.

As a redshirt senior this year, Lynch is averaging career highs in points (10.1), rebounds (8.0) and blocks (4.1).

Minnesota coach Richard Pitino is reportedly scheduled to meet with the media sometime Friday morning.
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OHSportsFan said:
Disgusting pos, if true. Many others coming out saying people have known about his behavior for some time.

Interesting this isn’t a criminal matter.
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If so many people know it makes you wonder if the Minnesota coaching staff had an idea as well, but let it slide. Could mean trouble for them as well if that comes out.
 
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buckeyemania11 said:
If so many people know it makes you wonder if the Minnesota coaching staff had an idea as well, but let it slide. Could mean trouble for them as well if that comes out.
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Seems to be what some are insinuating, that these allegations are similar to what got him kicked out of Illinois State.

I’m lumping people together but would it really surprise anyone that a Pitino/Minnesota would do this?
 
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buckeyemania11 said:
If so many people know it makes you wonder if the Minnesota coaching staff had an idea as well, but let it slide. Could mean trouble for them as well if that comes out.
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I can't imagine a Pitino engaging in such behavior and shame on you for even suggesting it.











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buckeyemania11 said:
Sparty cruising over Maryland who is probably about even as a team with us at the moment. Not a big fan of moral victories but keeping Sundays game close would be a positive.
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I would like to know who the hell is in charge of TV scheduling for Ohio State basketball games. We play both UNC and Sparty on national TV and the games that are winnable and competitive for us are on Plus and ShitU.
 
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