[SeattleTree]

I believed then and believe now, based on what I know personally of Osborne, that he made the decision to reinstate Phillips in an attempt to help Phillips, not the team.

I don't doubt that his motives were, at least in part, sincere. But encouraging people to think that behavior is without consequence is a bad idea. And it certainly does not appear to have helped Phillips.

His behavior did have consequences.  Those consequences just weren't as severe as you or I think was appropriate or necessary.  And no one can say that the decision helped Phillips.  I just don't think it's fair to write off the entire university and Osborne's post-football accomplishments because of that decision.

[SeattleTree]

I believed then and believe now, based on what I know personally of Osborne, that he made the decision to reinstate Phillips in an attempt to help Phillips, not the team.

I don't doubt that his motives were, at least in part, sincere. But encouraging people to think that behavior is without consequence is a bad idea. And it certainly does not appear to have helped Phillips.

His behavior did have consequences.  Those consequences just weren't as severe as you or I think was appropriate or necessary.  And no one can say that the decision helped Phillips.  I just don't think it's fair to write off the entire university and Osborne's post-football accomplishments because of that decision.