Seizing an opportunity to show leadership and sending that message to the University community as a whole is what I am suggesting. This being not just about football is my opinion. Flood issues a statement, it's about football, Julie does it, it is about all student athletes, someone above her does, it is a message to all students and the community at large. We have a code of conduct that reaches off campus and policies regarding safety and respectful behavior in our community. It is their decision. If it sounds like the message is only to football players, it is an opportunity lost, in my opinion. Who releases the statement, or is at least named as responsible for the decision, no matter how detailed or benign, makes all the difference.