buildabear1 said:
Not sure if you have followed this thread in particular. But sic em 94 and I quote. She should have keep her a$$ at home., Agreed by saddle up and zunooreo. So yes there has been plenty of disrespect. But like most some don't get the same chances as others to have a opinion, without judgement. I've seen this sort of conversation on other board's and hope and pray that it wouldn't happen here.
I want to clarify one thing, since I was mentioned in your post. You only quoted the first line of Sic Em94's post, not the entire post. I was agreeing with his assertion that the referenced posting was potentially embarrassing, not the line you quoted. In all my years on both this board and BaylorFans.com, I have NEVER addressed anyone or any situation with that type of language or emotion, and I don't agree that Kalani should not have gone, at all. I also agree with Pale Rider's characterization.
Finally, in another thread, I recanted and apologized to Briana for the characterization I used regarding her sister, and I'm including that post here, for anyone who may have missed it:
Briana, as someone who posted a comment about your sister "tarnishing" her career at Baylor, I always try to be honest about evaluating what I do and say, and if necessary, make every attempt to correct any mistake I might feel that I made. To that end, I regret having posted that specific phrase or terminology, and in retrospect I feel that I was 100% wrong for having done so. My wife and I have loved everything about the Lady Bears program from the time of Kim's arrival, from her down to the young ladies who have worn the green and gold over the years. That absolutely includes your sister, and each and every one of her teammates. It also includes their families, who are all such an integral part of who they are, and who share each girl as part of the Baylor family. That includes you.
Kalani did not tarnish her career, any more than I hope and pray that I did with that hyperbolic comment in the emotion of the moment, and I was wrong for having said that she did. I hope you and your family will forgive me for that.
I do stand by my opinion that it would have been better, both for her and for Baylor, had she not done it, but it absolutely does not define her or her character which is why the "tarnish" comment was wrong. Lord knows that I don't want to be characterized by some of my choices or actions when I was her age, or this week for that matter!
I would just conclude by offering that I hope it might help clarify at least my thoughts to point out that had someone from the Baylor entourage during their 2012 visit to the Obama White House posted a video of some of the day 's events, with comments referring to him as Barry, or even worse, Hussein, as well as a mirror selfie labeling it as the Bush White House, many who have no problem with this might feel that wasn't the best choice, and just so you know, I would completely agree with them in that scenario.
But just to be clear, we love Kalani, and by extension her family, including you, and she has been a remarkable champion and ambassador for Baylor. I pray God's richest blessings for her, for you, and for your family.
Sic'Em!
SaddleUp!
