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( Angelo’s letter to the USC coaches ) Posted 3/28/12


Dear Coaches,


I wanted to apologize for the mistakes I've made. I made a poor decision by leaving my teammates and going off with people I didn’t know. I want you to know that my intentions were never to take anything from anybody, nor did I.  My intentions that night were to retrieve my cell phone charger from a girl I met that night for the first time. I made the mistake of going into the wrong apartment (whose door was open) but I never took anything or had anything in my possession.  When the police were called I stayed and waited. I never tried to leave.


I also want to let everyone know, that the incident here in Georgia was not as it may have appeared. It involved an exchange of words in a mall parking lot, which ended with me receiving disorderly conduct (with no conviction), and has been taken care of.


It’s important for me to let you all know that I really appreciate the opportunity I have been given, and I am proud to be a Gamecock.  I regret that I made the university, my team, my family, and myself look bad with this situation.


Since I’ve been home I’ve been talking with a Counselor / Christian based Life Coach weekly to help me to process what has happened and to help me to focus on my goals and better decision making; along with working out and reading.


My 18th year ended up filled with hard life lessons that I have learned from. Now I am determined to do whatever is necessary to prove my talent on the field and abilities in the classroom and show people who I really am.


If I am given the opportunity to come back to the program I know I won’t make these mistakes again. I’m willing to work hard and take on the responsibilities to show my dedication to my family, my team & to the university.


Sincerely,

Angelo Watley

A Hard Lesson Learned!



ANGELO WATLEY



Red Shirt FRESH


UNIV. of SOUTH CAROLINA


Class of 2011


PEACHTREE RIDGE HS

Suwanee Ga.


6‘3”

250lbs


Positions

LB / DE / TE

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. -Carl Bard

It’s Time to Move On!

Dear All,


Over the course of this period of time, I have learned valuable lessons and I have learned from my mistakes as well.

 

When given the opportunity to be a part of another University’s academic and football program I can guarantee that I will be fully dedicated to doing my best in the class room and on and off the field. I will do whatever it takes to be able to contribute to my program, and I will work nonstop to continue to prove and redeem myself.

 

At this time I’m dedicated to working out daily, working with my Christian based Life Coach weekly, spending quality time with my family and preparing to move on.

 

Sincerely,

Angelo Watley

 
There is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down. -Mary Pickford

The Judge has spoken!


Angelo is finally free to move on!!


On December 19th, 2012 Angelo had an opportunity to stand in front of a Judge

who reviewed all facts in the case brought against him in South Carolina. The

verdict was "return to school", no probation and of course no restitution (since

Angelo accidentally entered the wrong apartment, which was open and never took

anything, apologized to its occupants and waited for police to arrive to clear

his name).


As a family we want to thank the many well wishers, supporters and those who

believed in Angelo's innocence!


Over the past 10 months Angelo has worked hard taking on line classes and

earning over a 3.0 GPA, as well as working out, maintaining his focus and drive

with the assistance of a supportive family and his Christian based Life Coach, he meets with weekly.


Angelo is now more mature, bigger, taller, smarter and more driven and

determined to return to a University and focus on his academics and his passion

for football!


We thank GOD and all of you who stood by us during this trying time.


Happy Holidays and wishing you all a prosperous New Year.



The Watleys

 

The Judge Has Spoken!

“It is never too late to be, what you might have been.” -George Eloit
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