FOX 40 WICZ TV – Kevin Broadus responds to criticism [4/15/2010]

http://www.wicz.com/news2005/viewarticle.asp?a=13692

“Howard Needs To Stay Home For Their Next Basketball Coach | WOLDCNews – WOL DC’s Home for the Truth” 4-13-10

Read Article that discusses how and why Howard University would be smart to Hire Coach Broadus.

http://woldcnews.com/sports/markgray/howard-needs-to-stay-home-for-their-next-basketball-coach/#more-117371

“You Want a Lawschool? Develop a Sense of Justice!” – Fr. Corey S. Van Kuren

I am the Catholic Chaplain at Newman House, the Catholic Church at Binghamton University,  and as such, not affiliated with the University but employed by the Diocese of Syracuse.  However, I am a staunch supporter of the University and its Athletic Program.

I was already amazed how the University got conned by Judge Judith Kaye who was hired for approx. a million dollars to investigate our Athletic Program, in particular the 2009 Basketball team.  It seemed to me that it lacked clarity, due process and naiveté (e.g. because a conversation appears on a cell phone does not mean that in fact an illegal action occurred,  accusers never have to face the accused or prove any statement made, self reported minor infractions are not generally dealt with through suspensions).

Now the school, fearing distractions(?), has self imposed withdrawal from our America East Championship Tournament.  More amazement and confusion!  Let’s see….because some administrators and coaches MAY have been involved in wrongdoing, because some student-athletes MAY, of their own accord acted improperly and MAYBE illegally, and because we have do SOMETHING to move forward (?) from THE REPORT, we will, fearing  “distractions,” punish the coaches and players left behind, who conducted themselves with talent, heart, professionalism and represented the University with grace and hard work on and off the court.  And we will rob the faithful fans who continued to fill the seats and support the program and the athletes, and who disregarded the media babble and constant rantings of outside sources (NY Times, ESPN, etc) because they saw that this team deserved support regardless of last year’s team.  Thanks for the support of the community?  Nah!

In all of this, it seems one important thing is lacking……Justice!  No justice is evident in the concocted Report, no justice is evident in any of the University’s responses so far, and there certainly is no justice shown student athletes of this year’s basketball team.

Put the drive for a Law School at Binghamton University on the back burner.  Such a reality would suppose that Justice is a coveted virtue at the University.  It seems to me that the University has a ways to go before that is a reality.

To the players and coaches presently, near and far, hang in there!  Your still defending Champions to many of us in the community and the winner of this year’s tournament have their championship marred by not having to face you.  I hope all of you will be with us to defend next year.  In the meantime, maybe the University will be seeking the definition and practice of Justice in their behavior.

“Look at the Whole Coaching Picture” – Wall Street Journal – April 8th 2010

Read My Letter to the Editor of the Wall Street Journal , April 8, 2010
I thank the Editors of the WSJ for Agreeing to Publish this response.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304017404575166114088830310.html

Also Read the full version of my response Letter to the Editor of the WSJ that due to space considerations had to be synopsized:

Broadus WSJ Letter in response to Skip Rosen Opinion Piece 4.1.10

Coach Broadus Announces Website

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 26, 2010

CONTACT:
Don Jackson, Esq.
334-467-0545
[email protected]

BINGHAMTON COACH KEVIN BROADUS LAUNCHES WEBSITE

[March 26, 2010] [New York, NY] – Today, Binghamton Coach Kevin Broadus issued the following statement:

“In light of all the commentary that has been taking place over the last six months regarding myself and college basketball as a whole, I am excited to announce the launch of my own personal website www.kevinbroadus.com.

It is my hope that this site will help foster a honest, open, and frank discussion about the role of inclusiveness and opportunity in college basketball and what I believe should be society’s philosophy about coaching college players.

In the future, I will also use this site to post public documents and links that may be of interest, as well as to stay in touch with my friends, fans, and supporters.

Thank you all for your support and I encourage you to please visit the website.”

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The legal representatives for Coach Broadus are: Linda Kenney Baden Esq. in New York at 917-664-6928 or [email protected], and by Don Jackson, Esq. of The Sports Group in Montgomery, Alabama, at 334-467-0545 or [email protected].

Kevin Broadus Launches Website (View release in PDF format)