TO THE EDITOR:
A man is accused of misconduct, investigated, and then found innocent. Should that man be denied a job because of those unfounded accusations?
DTH columnist Daniel Wilco believes so. In his column on Jan. 26, he castigated UNC for hiring defensive coordinator Gene Chizik. According to Wilco, Chizik is a bad hire because accusations were made against him at his last job. However, as Wilco notes, those accusations were found to be without merit.
Mockery is easy. Serious writing is difficult. Instead of resorting to smug condescension, Wilco could have investigated and written about how UNC officials concluded that Chizik will effectively promote and reinforce the University’s academic standards. Those of us who value those standards could then determine for ourselves whether Chizik was an appropriate hire.
Bradley Bethel
Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes
