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I applaud the Brigham Young University (BYU) sports program for its recent suspension of forward Brandon Davies for violating the school's honor code.
Davies admitted to having premarital sex with his girlfriend Curtis Martin Womens Jersey , which violates religious doctrine in the Mormon Church as well as the code of conduct that all students attending the school in Provo, Utah must sign upon entering BYU.
Although I believe Davies' violation was minor compared to some of the criminal behavior displayed by modern athletes, BYU sports made a strong moral stand in a time when moral behavior is not seen as a necessity and immorality is accepted and expected of star athletes.
According to published reports, all students including those involved with BYU sports should live a "chaste and virtuous life." All students must abstain from premarital sex, homosexual intimacy, having members of the opposite sex in your dorm room as well as avoiding alcohol, coffee and tea.
As could be expected, many have ridiculed BYU sports and the school in general for draconian rules, but each student knows what they sign up for when they attend a religious university or military academy. Students at these institutions are expected to live by that honor code and be an example for all of their peers across the country.
What has been lost in the recent BYU sports controversy is the valuable two-fold lesson that Davies has endured because of his recent transgression. While he was punished for his behavior for the remainder of the season, he has received forgiveness from his coach and teammates who have allowed him to accompany the team to games even though he isn't playing. Davies will also possibly be able to return to the court next season.
Linda: I searched all the county libraries for your new book Wayne Chrebet Womens Jersey , Tony and Me, but found that every copy was taken with a one-month waiting list to receive the book. Then I called three or four Borders BookStores. Every store was sold out; until I finally located one remaining copy 15 miles away. How does it feel to be the author of a book that is rapidly gaining such po[censored] rity and what is your reaction to all of this? Jack Klugman: It's very exciting that the book is starting to take off, of course. But what has been even more satisfying is the response I've been getting from the people. I just finished a 19-city book tour and everywhere I went there was this tremendous out-pouring of love. People not only remember Tony and me, there's still a lot of affection for us. At 83, it's incredibly gratifying to know that you are not only still remembered, but loved and respected. That has been a tremendous gift. Linda: Why did you decide to write Tony and me, was it difficult, and how did you first go about it?Jack Klugman: It wasn't as much a decision to write the book as it was a working through of my feelings about Tony's death. When your best buddy in the foxhole next to you gets hit, it immediately raises the issue of your own mortality. Suddenly you're on a short list that is getting shorter all the time. I wanted to make sure that I had told the world what my friendship with Tony Randall had done for my life before my own number came up. Linda: The DVD of The Odd Couple out-takes is hilarious. How did you select clips for this DVD and why did you decide to include a DVD with the book? Jack Klugman: I included the DVD with Tony and Me because I thought fans would get a big kick out them. My son Adam, who also published the book with me Authentic Eric Decker Jersey , was a film editor for many years and so he and I put it together in his studio. We had so much fun that we laughed ourselves sick during the process. Linda: As pioneers of early television, you and Tony Randall are icons to the baby boomer generation. You've been in our living rooms for decades. We grew up watching you both on Playhouse 90, The Kraft Television Theatre, The Alcoa Hour, Mr. Peepers, Alfred Hitch[censored] Presents, Gunsmoke, The Johnny Carson Show, What's My Line, The Odd Couple Authentic Ryan Fitzpatrick Jersey , Quincy, and a host of other programs too lengthy to mention. Can you describe to us what the early days of "live" television were like-perhaps tell us about a most memorable live show or a moment that you remember? Jack Klugman: There was nothing in the world like the early days of live television. It combined everything I love about the theatre with the potential to reach millions of people. It really was amazing. I was young and building a career in a fledgling industry. It was the most exciting time in my life. Linda: Growing up in a tough Philadelphia neighborhood with repressed Jewish immigrants, you learned to protect yourself. You say in the book that only Tony's friendship gave you the capacity to truly trust another human being. You mention "living in a s[censored] " before knowing him and say you can't help wondering what you missed for all those lost years. You regret that you didn't get to tell Tony what he meant to you before he died. You say that he made you a better father, that now you let your children "inside," and you're "not afraid to let them see you as you are." Those are all powerful words and a great tribute to what your acting partner and dearest friend, Tony Randall. meant to you. Can you tell us the one thing about him that meant the most to you? Jack Klugman: Loyalty. Tony was the most loyal man I ever knew. And there is no single ingredient more important to a successful friendship than loyalty. Linda: Thank you for your time and sincerity in speaking to us. We've always loved the person you pla[cens.
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