4 Auburn players dismissed from team



Police mugshots of the players.


As most everyone already knows, Coach Chizik has permanently dismissed Mike McNeil, Dakota Mosley, Shaun Kitchens, and Antione Goodwin following their arrests for burglary and robbery. 
Chizik released this statement

“While we realize the legal process will run its course and these young men have a right for their case to be heard, playing for Auburn University is an honor and a privilege. It is not a right," Chizik said. “We hold our student-athletes to a high standard of conduct on and off the field as representatives of Auburn University, and this kind of behavior is not tolerated.”

“I am extremely disappointed and embarrassed by the actions of these individuals. I want to personally apologize to all of those who were impacted by this senseless act, including the victims, Auburn University and the Auburn family,”

It is not uncommon for college students to make poor decisions and occasionally some even have brushes with the law, but this type of behavior is disturbing.  As an Auburn Alumni, I would not want to be represented by people of this caliber.  I fully support Coach Chizik in his decision and am happy he did it in such a quick manner.  To wait longer would have been detrimental to the team.  The Auburn staff has worked hard to build an atmosphere of "Family".  This is the major selling point in the recruitment of high school players.  To allow the players to stay on the team, would be the same as condoning the act.  It would send the wrong message to players and their parents.  Parents have to feel their child is in safe hands and will not be associated with people of such poor character. Coach Chizik has sent the message >
Our standards are high and to run with us, you have to meet them. 

The Auburn Creed is our standard and we expect those associated with Auburn to follow it.

I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn.
Therefore, I believe in work, hard work.

I believe in education, which gives me the knowledge to work wisely and trains my mind
and my hands to work skillfully.

I believe in honesty and truthfulness, without which I cannot win the respect
and confidence of my fellow men.

I believe in a sound mind, in a sound body and a spirit that is not afraid,
and in clean sports that develop these qualities.

I believe in obedience to law because it protects the rights of all.

I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men
and mutual helpfulness and brings happiness for all.

I believe in my Country, because it is a land of freedom and because it is
my own home, and that I can best serve that country by
"doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with my God."

And because Auburn men and women believe in these things,
I believe in Auburn and love it.