If this is true, what a stupid, stupid person/"student-athlete" this is

[tcfrogs]

Pierre Pierce, guard for the University of Iowa, in more trouble...

http://www.theiowachannel.com/sports/4148998/detail.html

Hawkeye Star Tied To Criminal Probe in West Des Moines
Sources Say Pierce's Residence Searched

POSTED: 6:33 pm CST January 31, 2005
UPDATED: 6:58 pm CST January 31, 2005

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- West Des Moines Police have launched a criminal investigation, and sources said Monday it involves Hawkeyes basketball player Pierre Pierce.

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The police report states that detectives are investigating a series of four crimes at the apartment complex: a break-in, the destruction of $1,300 worth of property, a crime of holding someone against their will and assault with intent to commit injury.

Sources tell NewsChannel 8 that they are investigating Pierce, and sources said the suspect is Pierce. Sources tell NewsChannel 8 that a search warrant was issued on Pierce's residence in Iowa City. The warrant has been sealed by a judge's order.

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In 2002, Pierce faced a felony charge of third degree sexual abuse of a female student athlete at the University of Iowa. He later pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of assault causing serious injury - a misdemeanor. At the time, Pierce issued a statement saying, "I engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with a fellow student. I have privately apologized to my fellow student and today I publicly apologize as well."

Pierce agreed to perform 200 hours of community service, and to sit out the 2002-2003 basketball season.

[MercutioATC]

1. A "less-than-intelligent" student athlete?!?!?!

**gasp**

Say it isn't so!

[tcfrogs]

2. I know, it was sort of an oxymoron

Just heard the story from my family, and had to check it out for myself.

[WildEyedLiberal]

3. The entire crowd booed him here in Champaign when Iowa came to play

As in, every time he got the ball, he was loudly booed by the entire crowd. I wondered why he warranted more hostility than any other opposing player; maybe this had something to do with it.

[tcfrogs]

4. The sexual assault thing has something to do with it

There's also a lingering animosity between Iowa/Illinois over a 15-year old recruiting scandal.