Byu Praised Nationally for Enforcing Honor Code

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Jim Rome draws a seven-figure salary each year hosting national, sports-themed radio and television shows. His trademark shtick involves the unleashing of an acerbic, razor-sharp wit to induce laughter from his audience at the expense of prominent sports figures.

But Wednesday morning Rome's trademark sarcasm was noticeably absent, his voice instead characterized by a focused, clinical seriousness at the beginning of the syndicated radio show that reaches over 2 million listeners on more than 250 station affiliates. The first big topic of the day: BYU's suspension of sophomore center Brandon Davies for the rest of the basketball season due to a violation of the school's honor code.

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Byu Praised Nationally for Enforcing Honor Code

"Credit to (BYU) for not compromising its integrity and selling out for the millions they could've made for a deep run in the NCAA tournament," Rome said. "How many programs would've let a player skate for violating a rule right before the (NCAA) tourney, especially if you're looking at your best season ever? ... I respect it. I definitely respect that...

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