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Topic: Is The MAC Not Allowed To Have Nice Things? #EmoniBates
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brucecuth
9/19/2022 12:26 PM
Maybe Bates isn't a nice thing...
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Cellis033
9/19/2022 1:45 PM
FearLeon wrote:expand_more
Such a shame. Future 30 for 30?
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shabamon
10/13/2022 12:23 PM
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/3...

Charges set to be dropped and Emoni will rejoin the team.
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BillyTheCat
10/13/2022 12:34 PM
Not shocked, actually predicted this!
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FearLeon
10/13/2022 12:38 PM
BillyTheCat wrote:expand_more
Not shocked, actually predicted this!


Yup
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bobcatsquared
10/13/2022 12:40 PM
Attaboy, Billy!!
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BurritoBuggy4
10/13/2022 12:56 PM
Great news for Bates, his family, and MAC basketball.

Hopefully he's able to move forward from this in a positive way.
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100%Cat
10/13/2022 1:44 PM
Interesting, the whole "but why did they search the car over a traffic stop" narrative from the original thread can be answered in the ESPN article:

"According to the police report obtained by ESPN, deputies observed a black Mitsubishi Outlander run a stop sign and initiated a traffic stop. The report says Bates stated there was marijuana and a handgun in the vehicle and an ensuing search of the vehicle uncovered a gun under the driver's seat. The serial number under the barrel of the gun had been removed, according to the report."

He told them it was in there.

Good for Emoni to be able to avoid serious trouble here. Hopefully it's the end of stories like this for him and he has his life in order.
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OhioCatFan
10/13/2022 3:24 PM
100%Cat wrote:expand_more
Interesting, the whole "but why did they search the car over a traffic stop" narrative from the original thread can be answered in the ESPN article:

"According to the police report obtained by ESPN, deputies observed a black Mitsubishi Outlander run a stop sign and initiated a traffic stop. The report says Bates stated there was marijuana and a handgun in the vehicle and an ensuing search of the vehicle uncovered a gun under the driver's seat. The serial number under the barrel of the gun had been removed, according to the report."

He told them it was in there.

Good for Emoni to be able to avoid serious trouble here. Hopefully it's the end of stories like this for him and he has his life in order.
+1
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RSBobcat
10/13/2022 7:21 PM
OhioCatFan wrote:expand_more
Interesting, the whole "but why did they search the car over a traffic stop" narrative from the original thread can be answered in the ESPN article:

"According to the police report obtained by ESPN, deputies observed a black Mitsubishi Outlander run a stop sign and initiated a traffic stop. The report says Bates stated there was marijuana and a handgun in the vehicle and an ensuing search of the vehicle uncovered a gun under the driver's seat. The serial number under the barrel of the gun had been removed, according to the report."

He told them it was in there.

Good for Emoni to be able to avoid serious trouble here. Hopefully it's the end of stories like this for him and he has his life in order.
+1
+1 here also
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Ohio69
10/13/2022 9:27 PM
Wonder what horse trading was done for this sweet deal. “No, this isnt my car. Yeah there’s an illegal gun under the seat. Yeah I think there’s drugs in here too. Who knows? Could be anything. I play hoops for EMU so, you know, whatever.” ….
Last Edited: 10/13/2022 9:28:44 PM by Ohio69
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BillyTheCat
10/14/2022 8:36 AM
Ohio69 wrote:expand_more
Wonder what horse trading was done for this sweet deal. “No, this isnt my car. Yeah there’s an illegal gun under the seat. Yeah I think there’s drugs in here too. Who knows? Could be anything. I play hoops for EMU so, you know, whatever.” ….
Playing hoops for Eastern Michigan, has to be a BIG time influence on the court. Major programs are always getting favors! Maybe Bates even came up with a couple free tickets to the judge (if any are available).
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Andrew Ruck
10/14/2022 8:44 AM
100%Cat wrote:expand_more
Interesting, the whole "but why did they search the car over a traffic stop" narrative from the original thread can be answered in the ESPN article:
I am sure those that were so quick to label the officers racist will issue a quick and heartfelt apology for not waiting until the facts of the case became available.
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OUVan
10/14/2022 10:17 AM
Ohio69 wrote:expand_more
Wonder what horse trading was done for this sweet deal. “No, this isnt my car. Yeah there’s an illegal gun under the seat. Yeah I think there’s drugs in here too. Who knows? Could be anything. I play hoops for EMU so, you know, whatever.” ….
It sounds like he handled it exactly as he should have.
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BillyTheCat
10/14/2022 10:27 AM
Andrew Ruck wrote:expand_more
Interesting, the whole "but why did they search the car over a traffic stop" narrative from the original thread can be answered in the ESPN article:
I am sure those that were so quick to label the officers racist will issue a quick and heartfelt apology for not waiting until the facts of the case became available.

Nope, not really. Wasn't aware all facts have been released.
Last Edited: 10/14/2022 10:27:32 AM by BillyTheCat
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Ohio69
10/14/2022 11:49 AM
OUVan wrote:expand_more
Wonder what horse trading was done for this sweet deal. “No, this isnt my car. Yeah there’s an illegal gun under the seat. Yeah I think there’s drugs in here too. Who knows? Could be anything. I play hoops for EMU so, you know, whatever.” ….
It sounds like he handled it exactly as he should have.
Well. That's true. Probably added to his credibility.
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The Optimist
10/14/2022 2:42 PM
Emoni should try to capitalize on his good fortunes by signing a NIL deal with a gun manufacturer. There's nothing America loves more than a good comeback story embracing capitalism and the 2nd amendment right to bear arms
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100%Cat
10/14/2022 4:11 PM
Andrew Ruck wrote:expand_more
Interesting, the whole "but why did they search the car over a traffic stop" narrative from the original thread can be answered in the ESPN article:
I am sure those that were so quick to label the officers racist will issue a quick and heartfelt apology for not waiting until the facts of the case became available.
Don't hold your breath.
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Ohio69
10/14/2022 5:03 PM
The Optimist wrote:expand_more
Emoni should try to capitalize on his good fortunes by signing a NIL deal with a gun manufacturer. There's nothing America loves more than a good comeback story embracing capitalism and the 2nd amendment right to bear arms
Well done. This one got a good laugh out of me. Might as well try a local dispensary while he's at it.
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OhioCatFan
10/14/2022 11:08 PM

The Optimist wrote:expand_more
Emoni should try to capitalize on his good fortunes by signing a NIL deal with a gun manufacturer. There's nothing America loves more than a good comeback story embracing capitalism and the 2nd amendment right to bear arms 

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Bobcatzblitz
10/18/2022 8:53 AM
Wow imagine simply assuming that an industry that was birthed as Slave Catchers is systemically racist.

I stick by my statements. Emoni wouldn't have been charged if his name was Kyle. It wasn't his vehicle or firearm.
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100%Cat
10/19/2022 7:46 AM
Bobcatzblitz wrote:expand_more
Wow imagine simply assuming that an industry that was birthed as Slave Catchers is systemically racist.

I stick by my statements. Emoni wouldn't have been charged if his name was Kyle. It wasn't his vehicle or firearm.
Agree to disagree. I think if he was Kyle, and not a high profile basketball recruit, charges would have stuck.
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longtiimelurker
10/24/2022 10:32 PM
BillyTheCat wrote:expand_more
Not shocked, actually predicted this! [/QUOTE]Searching the threads for that prediction and timing. Unable to find a prediction amidst your many responses (maybe I just got lost picking through the acrimony of the posts and the sheer number of replies over in the other forum once it got moved) but here's one below from the day the news broke.If you know where it is I would be interesting in looking at what was said. Going over to the MAC forums as I am really curious as to what other MAC fans have and are saying. In any case, it will be fun to watch what kind of impact he has on the MAC and the EMU program and it's culture.

[QUOTE=Cellis033] Jeez. Will be an interesting 30 for 30 in the future. I'm not sure how he is going to salvage his career from this
Next steps... declare for NBA draft. Go undrafted. Struggle to catch on in Summer League. Back to Michigan around the same crowd that he needs to carry a gun around.

Sad.
Just a shame to watch him crash and burn like this.
He'll be fine. No problem if you are on the right side of the media. THey all love him. There will be a clear path for his return.
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Cellis033
11/3/2022 5:40 PM
Bates scored 27 pts in exhibition game vs Grand Valley to lead EMU in scoring. 9-17 from field, 4-10 from three, 2 Assists, 5-8 FT's, 6 Rebounds, 2 STLs. 2 TO's.
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