As a neutral observer it is quite obvious that the incident was intentional. It would be disappointing if either Houston or the NCAA does nothing to punish this behavior.

On Saturday, I watched a collegiate basketball game between the Univ. of Houston and the Univ. of Arizona. During that game I saw a UH player, Aubrey Coleman, intentionally stomp on a UofA player's face, Chase Budinger, while he lay helpless on the court. We saw the act replayed several times on TV and then later on ESPN it was replayed many times. It has now made it's way to the internet where it's available for everyone to replay many times. Mr. Coleman's act was definitely intentional. I was astounded when I saw what Coleman did. What kind of message did the action of Coleman (and his "high fiving" teammates) send to all the kids watching that game? What kind of message does it send about UH athletics? What prompted this email is UH coach Tom Pender's denial that Aubrey Coleman had done it intentionally. That was shameful and sets a terrible example for Mr. Coleman and all the other young athletes in the country. It makes them think they can lie and get away with it, thereby doing an incredible disservice to the future of Aubrey Coleman by literally excusing his outrageous behavior! That's exactly what Coleman did following the incident .... he issued an apology and said he didn't do it on purpose. Again, Tom Penders should be ashamed. He is putting the success of his team ahead of doing what is right. Coleman is a great athlete, having high averages for points per game and high rebounds per game and his absence will affect the Houston team. If Coach Penders is incapable of making the right decision, then the administration of UH needs to step in a do it for him. This is where the NCAA needs to step up and make UH aware that they are observing what UH does; if not, it tells everyone that UH actually sanctions this kind of behavior. The NCAA sets the rules and standards by which student athlets play; it's goal is to promote the learning and safety of student athletes. We look forward to the NCAA communicating the importance of UH's example to the rest of the nation on this issue. Young athletes must know that this type of behavior will never be condoned or supported, regardless of their athletic abilities and their importance to the team.

Absolutely yes Mr. Coleman should be severly punished. Their is no doubt that he meant to step on his neck. If you watch the video he clearly looks down at him as he falls untill he stops moving then with the next three steps shortens his steps to purpousfuly step on him. The selebratory congraduations after he is ejected by the bench is uncalled for as well and is futher proof that this is a premeditated attack and he should be severly reprimanded by the NCAA!

The University of Houston and the NCAA need to seriously consider suspending Aubrey Coleman from the team. Mr. Coleman can suggest his conduct wasn't intentional. The videotape of the incident clearly demonstrates otherwise.

Poor sportsmanship has no place in college athletics.

To me it looked accidental, he was looking up when he went over him. I don't buy that he tried to step on him AND had the presence of mind to look up when he did it. In the heat of the moment in split seconds? Throw in the fact there is no motive- they were winning big not losing big- and I believe him (Yes I know I'm the only one)