Andrew Singer: Brandon Davies was released by the Brigham Young men’s basketball team late last week and I am still fuming. Yes, he had sex with his girlfriend and that is against the BYU honor code. Should he have done it (pun intended)? No, but the Cougars should have manned up and realized that this might be their only realistic shot at a national title.

Jimmy Johnson: Exactly, Mr. Singer. My beef with Davies is that he knew what he signed up for once he committed to play at BYU: no naughty time. And the proof is right in the pudding, on the Cougar’s official website, under the Church Educational System Honor Code page, the following reads under conduct: “Sexual misconduct; obscene or indecent conduct or expressions; disorderly or disruptive conduct; participation in gambling activities; involvement with pornographic, erotic, indecent, or offensive material; and any other conduct or action inconsistent with the principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the Honor Code is not permitted.” There you go, plain and simple; no funny business.

AS: Granted, but Davies was the leading rebounder at BYU. Doesn’t there come a point when the school has to look the other way? Say, for example, that the Cougars get ousted in the second round of the NCAA tournament and it is because they were lacking a strong presence in the post. A Final Four run could mean big bucks for BYU; money that could help them further their mission.

JJ: True, but a college built on Christianity would never look the other way: they’re always looking to do the right thing. Look, the Cougars obviously care about the success of their athletic program but they care more about sustaining that clean image. Also, this isn’t the first time a Cougar athlete has broken the code of conduct. Last season, former BYU running back Harvey Unga voluntarily left the football program after violating its conduct code. Unga violated, yet was fed up with, the Cougars’ rules, so he entered the NFL supplemental draft and passed on playing his senior year. I don’t feel bad for Davies at all. He had to be aware that doing the dirty deed and being caught could have major ramifications. Maybe he should have been more concerned with scoring on the court and not off it.

AS: Counterpoint: he is a 19-year old grown man and there is no way he would be able to think straight without having some form of stress relief. Being on the third-ranked team in the nation has to rank up there with working 60 hours a week while trying to support a family. What do you suggest he do to relieve that stress, Jimmy?

JJ: Being a 19-year old grown man, he should make grown up decisions. Nobody forced him to go to BYU. Nobody made him sign with the basketball program. Ergo, he knew what he was getting into. My suggestion to Davies would be to not have committed to a university that doesn’t coexist with his bathing suit area being violated.