under the circumstances, with the school in the Top 10 coming off a great game with Davies. With Davies, BYU was a potential Final Four team. The loss was huge, the local and national media knew it. There was no way this "private" matter was not going to be made public. You may disagree with how it came out (in a BYU press release referencing the Honor Code); however, BYU was just trying to get out ahead of the story. I actually think it could have worked to Davies' benefit, if it helped him regain focus on his personal life. It also could have benefited other BYU athletes and students. I do not think it is fair to make the BYU Honor Code Admin out to be the bad guy in this whole thing. It exists for a good reason. BYU did not sweep the issue under the carpet until after the NCAA Tournament (ala Ohio State), but took immediate action. That took great courage. That is, in fact, the real story. BYU did not blink. It did not bow to pressure. It stood by its principles. And, it showed compassion for the student involved, leaving the door open for him to return and play when certain conditions are met.

Let's not forget, the entire circumstances were Davies' doing. Had he kept the Honor Code, we would not be having this discussion in the first place.