"Punt God" Available Again

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  • Buzz
    Legend
    • Dec 2017
    • 8179

    "Punt God" Available Again

    Former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza was not present when an alleged gang rape of a minor occurred at an October 2021 party in San Diego nor was he visible in videos recovered after the incident, which led to a police investigation and a lawsuit by the woman who said she was attacked, according to witness testimony. The testimony was included in evidence that prompted the San Diego District Attorney to not press criminal charges against Araiza last year.


    Should the Steelers try to sign him?

    I think he could boot Percy Harvin off the roster
  • steeler_fan_in_t.o.
    Legend
    • May 2008
    • 9897

    #2
    Whether or not the Steelers sign him, this is an awful story.
    http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...to_Mike/to.jpg

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    • Oviedo
      Legend
      • May 2008
      • 23696

      #3
      The kid was seriously screwed.

      He was slandered. His reputation was destroyed and he lost his career.

      I would love for the Steelers to give him a chance at redemption.
      "My team, may they always be right, but right or wrong...MY TEAM!"

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      • Steel Maniac
        Banned
        • Apr 2017
        • 19472

        #4
        Id give him a shot. This is a great place for him to get a new start.

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        • feltdizz
          Legend
          • May 2008
          • 26961

          #5
          Originally posted by Oviedo
          The kid was seriously screwed.

          He was slandered. His reputation was destroyed and he lost his career.

          I would love for the Steelers to give him a chance at redemption.
          yeah, I have to remind myself sometimes that regardless of how terrible an accusation “sounds” we have to wait for all the details.

          While some could say he still should’ve thought about his future, dude was in college.

          I was 17 when I went away to college. Based on the state could this mean that 18 year old girl I met the first month of college violated me since it was Tennessee?

          I consented but the law says regardless its rape.
          Steelers 27
          Rats 16

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          • Buzz
            Legend
            • Dec 2017
            • 8179

            #6
            Originally posted by feltdizz
            yeah, I have to remind myself sometimes that regardless of how terrible an accusation “sounds” we have to wait for all the details.

            While some could say he still should’ve thought about his future, dude was in college.

            I was 17 when I went away to college. Based on the state could this mean that 18 year old girl I met the first month of college violated me since it was Tennessee?

            I consented but the law says regardless its rape.
            Sounds like you're a victim who deserves compensation
            I'll represent you for $300/hr and a 50% cut of whatever you're awarded

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            • flippy
              Legend
              • Dec 2008
              • 17088

              #7
              Wonder why the Bills were so quick to cut him before finding out the truth?
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              • Oviedo
                Legend
                • May 2008
                • 23696

                #8
                Originally posted by flippy
                Wonder why the Bills were so quick to cut him before finding out the truth?

                Optics in the "woke" environment. Guilty until proven otherwise.

                Just not worth the amount of time and effort you would have to commit to dealing with the never endingquestions, accusations, protest, etc. Especially for a punter. Now if this was Allen, you would have seen them circle the wagons.
                "My team, may they always be right, but right or wrong...MY TEAM!"

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                • Ghost
                  Legend
                  • May 2008
                  • 6191

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Oviedo
                  Optics in the "woke" environment. Guilty until proven otherwise.

                  Just not worth the amount of time and effort you would have to commit to dealing with the never-ending questions, accusations, protest, etc. Especially for a punter. Now if this was Allen, you would have seen them circle the wagons.
                  I agree. The "Me Too" movement made it 100% acceptable to convict no matter the facts or time passed. Witnesses - don't need them. Actual facts - why bother? This ranks right up there with the Duke Lacross guys.
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                  • Steel Maniac
                    Banned
                    • Apr 2017
                    • 19472

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Ghost
                    I agree. The "Me Too" movement made it 100% acceptable to convict no matter the facts or time passed. Witnesses - don't need them. Actual facts - why bother? This ranks right up there with the Duke Lacross guys.
                    All the more reason we should pounce and capitalize for their overreaction.

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                    • hawaiiansteel
                      Legend
                      • May 2008
                      • 34727

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Oviedo
                      Optics in the "woke" environment. Guilty until proven otherwise.

                      Just not worth the amount of time and effort you would have to commit to dealing with the never endingquestions, accusations, protest, etc. Especially for a punter. Now if this was Allen, you would have seen them circle the wagons.
                      agree 100%!

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                      • Ghost
                        Legend
                        • May 2008
                        • 6191

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Steel Maniac
                        All the more reason we should pounce and capitalize for their overreaction.
                        I?d have absolutely no issues SM with bringing this kid in for a shot. May the best leg win.
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                        • feltdizz
                          Legend
                          • May 2008
                          • 26961

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Ghost
                          I agree. The "Me Too" movement made it 100% acceptable to convict no matter the facts or time passed. Witnesses - don't need them. Actual facts - why bother? This ranks right up there with the Duke Lacross guys.
                          This is false. Since the beginning of time a rape accusation made you guilty until proven innocent.

                          I had a friend do time in jail on a false accusation in the 90?s.

                          Unless you have strong evidence you will be seen as guilty when accused.
                          Last edited by feltdizz; 05-10-2023, 08:38 PM.
                          Steelers 27
                          Rats 16

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                          • WindyCitySteel
                            Legend
                            • Nov 2011
                            • 14994

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Ghost
                            I agree. The "Me Too" movement made it 100% acceptable to convict no matter the facts or time passed. Witnesses - don't need them. Actual facts - why bother? This ranks right up there with the Duke Lacross guys.
                            And the Patrick Kane accusation. And the Bettis and Ben accusations.

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                            • WindyCitySteel
                              Legend
                              • Nov 2011
                              • 14994

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Ghost
                              I agree. The "Me Too" movement made it 100% acceptable to convict no matter the facts or time passed. Witnesses - don't need them. Actual facts - why bother? This ranks right up there with the Duke Lacross guys.
                              Should have said he was trans and they would have punished the woman.

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