Despite the unseemly outward appearance, I really don't think it's Kelly's (or ND's) place to tell Brent whom he can or cannot date, provided that he's not violating any NCAA or Dulac rules. That's the role of his parents, not his coach.
I think you are right, but if it continues to draw bad publicity, which it will, then I would not hold it past the "Notre Dame de Dulac" Administration to ruin another young athlete's career.
FIW:
From the University's Standards of Conduct for Students:
Standards of Conduct // du Lac: A Guide to Student Life // University of Notre Dame
Standards of Conduct
Unless otherwise noted, the standards of conduct, policies, procedures and regulations described within the du Lac website apply to all Notre Dame students — undergraduate, graduate, and professional, full or partMichigantime. The University may respond to any report of alleged misconduct or violation of law from a student’s matriculation through graduation.
The University reserves the right to address offMichigan-campus misconduct or violations of law. Judgments about these matters will depend on the facts of an individual case. The following factors are among those that will be considered:
- whether the conduct occurred at an event sponsored by the University
- whether the student involved was acting as a representative of the University
- whether the conduct has a negative impact on the University community or interferes with the pursuit of Notre Dame’s mission
- whether the conduct has a negative impact on the local community.
University Standards of Conduct
The following actions and behaviors are clearly inconsistent with the University’s expectations for membership in this community.
- Abusive or harassing behavior, including unwelcome communication
- Actions which seemingly affect only the individual(s) involved but which may have a negative or disruptive impact on the University community and/or concern a student’s personal and academic growth
- Alcohol possession and use [read more]
- Behavior which causes a serious disturbance of the University community or infringes upon the rights and well-being of others
- Failure to follow the directive of a University official aimed at protecting life, health or safety, or necessary for the good order and proper functioning of the University community
- Responsibility for guests [read more]
- Sexual activity [read more]
