Video: Mike Pressler's Press Conference
Video: Mike Pressler's Press Conference
Statement issued by Mike Pressler:
Today is the celebration of the two words we’ve attached our lives to for almost thirteen months – THE TRUTH. It is the same truth today as it was a year ago. Our story has not changed and today’s announcement is long, long overdue. The injustice, the lies, and the myths have been fully exposed. You can talk about loyalty, honesty, and trust. They all apply to the 2006 Duke Men’s Lacrosse team. But in the end, it all comes down to THE TRUTH. The players have told the truth and never wavered. They stayed the course from day one. Today is that proof. I am thrilled, overjoyed, and relieved for Dave Evans, Colin Finnerty, and Reade Seligmann and their families. They have suffered greatly and unjustly. I am so proud of their resolve, their strength, and the first class manner with which they handled this entire episode. And now, I hope that all the Duke lacrosse players and families affected by this horrific situation can begin the process of moving on. Finally, I’d like to thank the Attorney General of North Carolina and his staff for doing their due diligence and for allowing us to bring this to a conclusion.
Today is the celebration of the two words we’ve attached our lives to for almost thirteen months – THE TRUTH. It is the same truth today as it was a year ago. Our story has not changed and today’s announcement is long, long overdue. The injustice, the lies, and the myths have been fully exposed. You can talk about loyalty, honesty, and trust. They all apply to the 2006 Duke Men’s Lacrosse team. But in the end, it all comes down to THE TRUTH. The players have told the truth and never wavered. They stayed the course from day one. Today is that proof. I am thrilled, overjoyed, and relieved for Dave Evans, Colin Finnerty, and Reade Seligmann and their families. They have suffered greatly and unjustly. I am so proud of their resolve, their strength, and the first class manner with which they handled this entire episode. And now, I hope that all the Duke lacrosse players and families affected by this horrific situation can begin the process of moving on. Finally, I’d like to thank the Attorney General of North Carolina and his staff for doing their due diligence and for allowing us to bring this to a conclusion.
3 comments:
What a magnificent press conference and person.
Duke may have lost the best educator they had on campus when Pressler "resigned." In these 20+ minutes he condensed more character than Brodhead and the 88 demonstrated over the past year.
Lacrosse looks better because
of this, not worse.
Compare the players with...
Marcus Vick?
Mac
One would think Mike Pressler has a legal claim against Duke...for forcing him out of a great coaching job...and blaming non-existent player behavior problems i=on him.
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