In the wake of the accusations against Bernie Fine, Jim Boeheim has come out guns ablazing. While Joe Paterno offered few words besides “pray for the victims” and “beat Nebraska!”, The Per’fesser is taking this story head on. The defiant, combative nature of Boeheim, combined with his sharp tongue and direct¬†approach is actually perfect for this situation. Again, we should all take these allegations seriously. It’s important to give the proper amount of sensitivity to it whether it feels fabricated or not. But here’s the 5 strongest quotes from Boehiem.
1) “It is a bunch of a thousand lies that he has told. You don’t think it is a little funny that his cousin (relative) is coming forward?”
Boeheim immediately casts major doubt on the accuser. Not only is it a lie, according to Boeheim, it’s a thousand of them. And he questions the integrity of the story¬†via¬†the family connection. This is JB’s strongest dismissal of the allegations.
2) “He supplied four names to the university that would corroborate his story. None of them did … there is only one side to this story. He is lying.”
This is also a strong indictment of the story. SU backed this up in its statement, clearly separating itself from PSU. These facts certainly makes the accuser look dubious. Smart by Boeheim to use this.
3) ¬†”I believe they saw what happened at Penn State and they are using ESPN to get money. That is what I believe. You want to put that on the air? Put that on the air.”
Boeheim gives a motive. Backed up the “put that on the air” is when Jim is at his defiant best. Syracuse media has met this wrath before.
4) “I know this kid, but I never saw him in any rooms or anything. He makes the point that he was around and traveling with the team. Not that I know of. I never saw him.”
The “I never saw him” is couched a bit by “not that I know of.”¬†The accuser traveling with the team sounds bad. So, if Boeheim denies that happened, major hole in the story.
5)¬†”Why wouldn’t he come to the police (first this time)? Why would he go to ESPN? What are people looking for here? I believe they are looking for money.”
This is last, simply because he mentioned the money aspect before. But¬†Boeheim hammers it home. Extortion will always¬†give fuel to skeptics on allegations that follow PSU. Needless to say, SU’s response to these allegations have been far better than anything¬†by Penn State. Within hours, the university did a forceful job of telling its side.
Posted: D.A.
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7 responses to “Jim Boeheim Blasts Back to Accuser, The 5 Strongest Quotes from The Per’fesser”
The fact that it was investigated and dismissed in 2005 makes the allegations questionable. I think it’s wise to take the allegations seriously in light of the PSU case, but I don’t see this going anywhere.
JB’s quote about this guy going to ESPN instead of the authorities is exactly accurate. This guy just wants to cash in on the PSU scandal. Just rediculous.
On a good note though, this guy came out with this “accusation” in the 2002-2003 BBall season and SU won the championship.. same thing this season?!?!
..ok, maybe a stretch, but you’ve gotta stay positive
I think that it’s a sad commentary on today’s society on how a person can destroy another persons life by making such a serious accusation and not having to show proof of any of them and still have people believe him.
ESPN is a total waste of money and time and should be kicked off the air. Their reporting on this left a lot to be desired and was totally disrespectful not only to Syracuse University but to the Syracuse Police Dept. but to Mr. Fine as well.
In the article posted on ESPN today, they insinuate that the only reason that the police dept. didn’t investigate was that the Chief of Police in 2001 was Jimmy Duval that had played ball for Syracuse back in the seventies.
We have had 3-4 different investigations on this matter already and no wrong doing was uncovered. When I watch the interview on ESPN I see a 39 year old still living home with his mother and his stepbrother looking like he was high on some sort of drug and living with his mother. Both losers as far as I’m concerned.
Ron… I don’t really get your same sex marriage equal rights to sick society comparison. Don’t be a hater.
ole boy jimmy will be eating crow in a few months. how embarrassing. he will have to do the right thing and resign if these people were truly molested.
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Accuser, The 5 Strongest Quotes from Thee Per
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