Posted by tallisall on May 14, 2008 at 1:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Parrrrrrrrtayyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by smcbryan on May 14, 2008 at 2:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Daily camera, there are plenty of other pictures of Lynn available. Since he is innocent until proven guilty (I think that still holds,even in Boulder), how about finding something besides his mug shot. Here is one for you, so you don't have to do any extra work: http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/PROSP...

Posted by walto_clown on May 14, 2008 at 2:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I like the mug shot. It shows how much he's physically developed in the last year. Look at the neck on that linebacker!

Also, be careful with the legal jargon...you might invite a debate from RS, who will likely focus on semantics rather than intent.

Finally, does anyone know what Katoa was allegedly doing with a rock in his hand? I've seen that tired line twenty times, but it remains unclear (at least to me) if it was (allegedly) used as a weapon.

Posted by nwbuff32 on May 14, 2008 at 2:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I second the mug shot notion. Its getting old.

Posted by shoulder2shoulder on May 14, 2008 at 3:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Come on Camera: "CU's Office of Judicial Affairs has suspended Katoa from campus for the summer and fall semesters" . The last article about this said he could be on campus during the fall?? Whats the deal???

Posted by walto_clown on May 14, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good catch shoulder2shoulder.

It would make more sense if he were suspended for Summer and Fall, since earlier articles suggested he'd passed the deadline to be penalized for the Spring semester. However, a Fall suspension would be inconsistent with previous reports that Katoa would participate in practices next season.

Something isn't adding up.

Posted by Ralphie2 on May 14, 2008 at 4:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

These charges would have already been dismissed if he was not a CU football player.

If this was Nebraska, however, he never would have been charged if he was a football player.

Both extremes should not exist. Everyone should be treated fairly.

Posted by bouldabuff on May 14, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is news?

Do these alcohol and drug tests seem a little excessive to anyone else? -Even a frequency of three times per week seems ridiculous.

Posted by BuffSteve on May 14, 2008 at 5:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The whole thing is just bizarre. It's like the court case out of the Twilight Zone. Misinformation, weird drug and alcohol testing requirements, etc. Sounds like exactly what you would expect in Boulder. Football player gets drug tests 3 times weekly while all the strung-out hippy (sp?) stoners sit on the steps of the courthouse smokin' their doobies.

Posted by buffalotom on May 14, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

dear shoulder and walto:
i re-read the article: suspension is for 'spring and summer semesters', per the second-to-last paragraph that begins with the phrase 'CU's office of judicial affairs'. the word 'fall' does not appear in the body of the article, try a word search on 'fall' - no hits until the word is mentioned by other posters.
the spring semester suspension was retro-active since it occurred early enough in the semester.
ringo wrote on this a few days ago. the reason that katoa will redshirt this fall is not that is suspended but that he couldn't earn enough credits for an early entrant (spring semester) per nc2a rules for early entrants. (why credits at UCD, metro, a community college would not count is not explained. perhaps kyle can answer that one?)

Posted by walto_clown on May 14, 2008 at 5:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks Buffalotom.

The article originally stated "summer and fall" but was clearly updated by the staff.

I understand the issue with credits. However, after reading the 11 April article (http://www.buffzone.com/news/2008/apr...) I gained the impression that Katoa had missed his window of opportunity. See the quote below:

"Hilliard said students can serve a suspension in the same semester in which the infraction took place as long as it happened before a predetermined deadline. The deadline this spring was March 10, meaning Katoa could have served his suspension this spring, but Geer could not."

I guess it was the use of the phrase "could have" that confused me.

Posted by choderlos1741 on May 14, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I guess tallisSmall didn't get the autographed Sam Bradford swimsuit calendar for his bathroom, so he's taking out his, uh, frustration, on Lynn Katoa. Easy there, champ! I'm sure there's a really tall qb out there just for you!

Posted by rodrigo on May 14, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That's our Camera... All the news that's fit to confuse.

Posted by JAWS on May 15, 2008 at 2:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tall -show your face We'D LOVE TO MEET YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by tallisall on May 15, 2008 at 6:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'd still like to see the side profile shot.

Posted by s.gruenler on May 15, 2008 at 9:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

For those of you out there that are true Buffs fans I would suggst e-mailing the office of judicial affairs to voice your concern as to what I see as discrimination towards athletes at CU. I'm not sure what the real story is on Katoa's suspension, howver guily until proven innocent is the law of the land in Boulder. As a third generation CU grad and season ticket holder to say I'm disgusted with the process is an understatement.

The e-mail address for the Office of Judial Affairs is:
antoinette.morales@colorado.edu

Posted by Saheeb on May 15, 2008 at 10:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I still use my mug shot from my CU days. It's saved me the expense of having to go to Glamour Shots. In time Katoa will find equal appreciation for his.

Per the previous quote. I'm more interested in learning if ALL CU students are treated equally by Judicial Affairs. Or, are only athletes kicked out of school for an assault? The argument from Bud Peterson's office is that athletes represent the school and it's a privelege to wear the uniform. Given. But I would suggest that all students represent the school and if CU is going to have zero tolerance for alcohol fueled violence (and it probably should) than that policy should not be arbitrarily applied.

Posted by rodrigo on May 15, 2008 at 10:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, guess I'm not quite ready to accuse Judicial Affairs of discrimination, yet. I'd love to see the crack Camera staff dig into this, though: are non-athlete students dealt similar punishments for similar charges? Should be an easy question to answer. If they are, fine and dandy. If they aren't, then s.gruenler has a crusade.

Posted by JAWS on May 16, 2008 at 1:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tall -My 'mug shot' has been taken in 4 counties... I'd show you all of them in exchange for 1 pic of U!! Of course, unless you're Lawerence Phillips, none of it matters... I was aquitted on EVERY criminal complaint that was EVER registered against me... Let the Judicial system run its' process. I wish that you played for the Huskers next year and that katoa could knock you unconsciounsious just like LP did his Girlfriend...

Posted by extrapoint on May 18, 2008 at 5:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tall
you will keep us informed of all the developments in the Josh Williams case?

Posted by BuffDonor on May 31, 2008 at 11:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Re: Judicial Affairs arbitrary decisions. From what I have learned from some CU grads more than a one generation removed that common belief amongst most students was the committee always dealt more harshly with those who contested the charges than those who relied upon the mercy of the committee. But the current truth of the matter is that the top echelon of the administration is hiding behind what is probably a sham committee to deal out whatever punishmnt they are inclined to choose. God forbid a student might get some mature guidance or the aid of counsel (other than in their court appearance)before responding. How does or can an 18 year old kid protect himself from such a kangaroo court system of what is pure and simple double jeopardy?