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The band is not usually considered to be a sports topic, but at TOSU the football team and marching band are joined at the hip in game day tradition. Charges of rampant hazing and sexual abuse are contained in the article, resulting in dismissal of the band director. One could think that the entire band program could be suspended as happened at FAMU. Thoughts and opinions appreciated how this news may distract from the football season.

There is a "band" chat page on this board.Maybe try posting this there too....They're good, but not the best...But I know that's their self proclaimed monicker.

The University has a case and it can be easily argued that they made the right call.

Jon Waters has done more in two years however to clean up the stuff that has been going on than any other person before him.

The traditions and issues that were used to fire him, have been a long standing thing that predates even his predecessor Dr Woods, who was there since the 70's.

18-22 year old "band geeks" of which I was absolutely one, know exactly what was going on, and this was not a shock to anyone that has an even remote knowledge of what happens when musicians gather together.

We all know of Fraternal horror stories, and chalk that up to Frat boys and Sorority girls. This is no different than with band kids.

I think Jon deserves punishment for what has been exposed. I do not agree that he needed fired, but understand the harsh stance.

The new university president should watch his back though. There are three sacred things you don't mess with at OSU, or you will be out. Football, TBDBITL, and The James Cancer Hospital.

Oh, and yes, they are the best!

TBDBITL IS THE BEST, BAR NON