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BYU basketball: Reno Mahe feels for Brandon Davies

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By Sam Penrod, Deseret News

Published: Thursday, March 3 2011 12:03 a.m. MST

Summary

BYU's starting forward Brandon Davies has been dismissed from the men's basketball team after an honor code violation. But he isn't the first athlete to be kicked off of a team because of a violation of BYU's honor code.

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PROVO — Former BYU football star Reno Mahe feels for Cougar basketball player Brandon Davies, who was suspended from the team Tuesday for a school honor code violation.

Mahe suffered the same hard lessons in 1998 after an honor code violation got him booted from the football program after his freshman season.

"I've always shared this with people, that it was probably one of the best things that had happened to me," he said. "I appreciate what BYU did to me. I appreciate the honor code and what it stands for. I appreciate that they enforce it. You get a lot of schools that say they have codes, but I don't think anyone enforces it like BYU does."

Mahe said he learned that he was no better than anyone else.

Mahe does feel for Davies because the basketball player's suspension is being widely reported in the press and coming at a crucial time for the No. 3-ranked Cougars, who are vying for a top seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Mahe's advice to Davies?

"Learn the lesson that needs to be learned. There's a lesson to be learned. I don't know what it is, but come back," Mahe said. "It's a great school. It's a one-of-a-kind school."

Mahe said being an athlete puts you in the spotlight.

"This is what you decide as an athlete, that when the good is there, you are going to get attention," he said. "When the bad is there, you will get that same attentions."

Mahe points out that Davies will also have to deal with disappointing the fans during the peak of a historic basketball season. He said fans need to support Davies.

"Don't say that he disappointed you. Really," Mahe said. "Give the kid a break. He is a kid."

After two years, Mahe returned to BYU and to the football program. He later went on to play for several seasons in the NFL.

Davies is a sophomore and a university spokeswoman said his future with the basketball program has not been decided.

e-mail: spenrod@desnews.com

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Bottom Line
Draper, UT

Thanks Reno. The Bottom Line is the program is bigger than one individual. Brandon, I admire your basketball skills. May God bless you during this time. If it makes any difference, I do not judge you, but only hope the best for you.

  • 6:35 p.m. March 2, 2011
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WA_Alum&Dad
Marysville, WA

The timing of this story is great--and greatly appreciated. Reno, you did it right, and we thank you for your courage and class.

Brandon, every fan I know and have talked to today is fully behind you, and wishes you well. Come back if More..

  • 5:58 p.m. March 2, 2011
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BlueCoug
Orem, UT

Brandon is already on the right track. Dave Rose reported tonight that Brandon self-reported his Honor Code violation.

Not only does that take enormous courage, considering the public embarrassment and consequences of letting down himself, More..

  • 11:21 p.m. March 2, 2011
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