Yet Another Clueless MSU Alum Commenting on the "Nassar Thing"

Submitted by 4roses on

Just when I thought things couldn't get worse or somebody couldn't say anything more idiotic, prominent MSU Alum Peter Secchia does his best to prove me wrong. Amongst other things, he wonders "why some of the parents remained quiet". MSU seems to have no shortage of mouths hungry for feet.

Detroit News Article:

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/01/26/peter-secchia-michigan-state-parents/1068808001/

Indy Pete - Go Blue

January 26th, 2018 at 12:43 PM ^

The lack of awareness and lack of common sense starts from the top. The FORMER president of the university sounds like a shameless politician. Coach Izzo, while probably well-meaning, showed an incredible lack of intellect and insight with his comments about Nassar.

jmblue

January 26th, 2018 at 12:43 PM ^

"I would say to them that if you don't feel comfortable with your children at Michigan State, take them somewhere else because we've got a long list of people that want to go to Michigan State and there are some wonderful people left," he said.

That is Brandonesque.

jmdblue

January 26th, 2018 at 12:59 PM ^

Could Nassar have just as easily have been associated with Michigan as MSU?  Yes. Absolutely.  Would he have been enabled at M like he was at MSU?  We'll thankfully never know, but it is exactly the leadership Brandon demonstrated that may have allowed it.  Thank goodness he's gone.

Jangalang

January 26th, 2018 at 2:23 PM ^

"There are so many different currents in this river of distraught...it's not a pleasant time... but it can only get better," he said.

 

It's looking more and more like there's only one fucking current...and it's that your administration and athletic department are heaping piles of shit.

I don't see things getting better anytime soon Pete.

Jasper

January 26th, 2018 at 1:41 PM ^

At the risk of offending some readers here, I wouldn't expect anything else from Peter Secchia. His age, past political stances, impulse control (or lack thereof), and ... cultural background align well with his remarks.

Mpfnfu Ford

January 26th, 2018 at 1:58 PM ^

Let's all stand with the students and faculty of Michigan State as they try to cleanse their university of all these monsters running things.

How did we allow so many universities in this country to be infected with such monstrous parasites at the most powerful positions of authority? 

MW147

January 26th, 2018 at 3:38 PM ^

You are right, and it begs the question - how many other schools across the country have similar situations, even on a smaller scale? It would be very surprising if more does not come out from other schools. It is my hope that the publicity from this case will encourage more girls/women at other places to come forward 

 

 

gruden

January 26th, 2018 at 2:00 PM ^

Comparing this to PSU there's interesting similarities and difference to the groups that understand the gravity of the situation vs. those that continue to deny and justify.

PSU

Admin - seemed to get it once it came down, people removed

Alum - Utter denial

Students - Utter denial

MSU

Admin - utter denial

Alum - Utter denial (mostly?)

Students - See it clearly, at least based on the student newspaper

 

Perkis-Size Me

January 26th, 2018 at 2:49 PM ^

MSU has always looked at UM as a bunch of arrogant dicks who think they're just smarter and better than everyone else. Sparta despised Athens for many of the same reasons back in the days of Ancient Greece, and MSU very much sees itself as Sparta while it views UM as Athens. 

You know, Athens must've been onto something, because there has to be a reason that the city is still very much alive after 3,000 years. Meanwhile, Sparta is nothing more than a heaping, lifeless pile of rubble. One can only wonder why that is the case....

1408

January 26th, 2018 at 4:56 PM ^

The real Sparta is actually quite nice. I am assuming you've never been there.

I'm a UMich alum and I have never heard a fellow U of M alum refer to us as Athens.  I doubt an MSU fan would either considering they may not even be aware of why they are called Spartans. 

They would be wearing red and not green if they were really trying to identify with the Greek Spartans.

brad

January 26th, 2018 at 3:47 PM ^

Jesus, when will these numbskulls find their muzzles? It can most definitely get worse, but probably only if MSU's power base keeps saying words.

MRoseBowl89

January 26th, 2018 at 5:37 PM ^

loves MSU so much that he is hoping all of 'these currents pass by soon', so he can get back to enjoying his great seats at the Breslin Center. 

The lack of empathy toward the victims and their families is startling.  Is he really that tone deaf?

1WhoStayed

January 26th, 2018 at 11:58 PM ^

That said, I did find myself asking HOW this could be so widespread and go on for so long.

But that’s where it should end - without even a hint of finger pointing.

The victims have an opportunity to weild a LOT of power. This idiots name might be coming off some buildings! Whatever money he’s donated will pale in comparison to the damages sure to come.

Imagine a civil suit with all kinds of non-monetary stipulations.these girls/women may have an influence on MSU’s future beyond what we might imagine.

Lots of fiery “competitors” in that group. They sure won’t go away quietly.

UM Griff

January 27th, 2018 at 7:17 AM ^

Systemic, Secchia and others speaking up have removed all doubt.

My mind is blown how every idiot speaking up to defend MSU doesn’t get it. Maybe they will when the bill comes due for all the settlements that will be paid out.