[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

Okay, just for a moment everybody take off their orange and blue glasses and relax. First, IMHO, what Spikes did was wrong and before you start with the justification routine, I ain't buying that either. If the shoe were on the other foot we would be screaming bloody murder about the injustice

[gatortalk] Re: Smoking

Jay, you are lucky the police did not arrest you. Would it have been a misdemeanor? Anyway, speaking of sex, sex to me is like a misdemeanor, the more I miss, de meaner I get...bah da boom! Back achu, brother. Hey, I think at 50 we should have to go back to Gainesville and spend a couple of yea

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

Nicely said, Randy. I was waiting to read all of the comments before adding my own opinion (which seems in the minority), but you've expressed it so well that I'll just say 'what he said'. I don't see why any Gator fan needs to justify anything to fans of other teams. Spikes did something wrong and

[gatortalk] Re: video

You need to go to http://www.xvid.org/Downloads.15.0.html And download the codec. I used mpeg 4 because it is much smaller. I also have the mpeg 2 version, but it is over 54 megs. I have the full length in mpeg4 at 15 megs. So many have limits on email sizes, so I can not email the whole video

[gatortalk] Re: video

I can't see it... I can only hear it. :-/ Cee - Original Message - From: "Troy Luttrell" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:25 PM Subject: [gatortalk] Re: video > > > -Original Message- > From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On > Behalf O

[gatortalk] WOW - Mike Leach was right!

Mike Leach, the head coach of Texas tech kept going on and on about his players "fat girlfriends".    He wasn't kidding ...       --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions   |   2006 National Baske

[gatortalk] video

I have a mpg4 video to upload for the Spikes injury that I found. It showed him getting hit without his helmet, and the other player used his helmet to hit spikes on the eye area of his face. Let me know how to upload it here, and I will post it. I recorded it from tv in high def. It is a file

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [Yahoo! Sports]: Florida ’s punishment of Spikes doesn’t fit crime (Wetzel)

I agree. Half game suspension was basically to discipline him and nothing elseI think. On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 2:03 PM, John Vega wrote: > > On Nov 3, 2009, at 11:39 AM, Shane Ford wrote: > > The University of Florida should care about more than the pursuit of a > glass football trophy. > >

[gatortalk] Re: WOW - Mike Leach was right!

Sorry - should have warned everyone first that they would want to gouge their eyes out ...     Original Message Subject: [gatortalk] WOW - Mike Leach was right!From: Date: Tue, November 03, 2009 5:32 pmTo: "gatortalk googlegroups" Mike Leach, the head coach of Texas tech kept go

[gatortalk] BREAKING...

THE LATEST NEWS *FSU defensive coordinator to retire* Mickey Andrews, whose dominant Florida State defenses were the foundation of the Seminoles' dynasty years in the 1980s and 90s, announced today his retirement effective th

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

Great article, Randy. Thanks for putting it all in perspective. Cee - Original Message - From: "Randy Platt" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 6:00 PM Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis] > > > Okay, just for a mome

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] Spikes' "victim" is on his side

Is that becasue Ealey's guilty of a lot worse and knows it? Inquiring minds want to know. :-) SHANE GO GATORS!! - Original Message - From: Helen Huntley To: gatorn...@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 3:26 PM Subject: [gatornews] Spikes' "victim" is o

[gatortalk] Re: TT vs. Herschel

Wrightsville... which is more eastern central. East of Macon. Cee - Original Message - From: Oliver Barry To: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 11:26 AM Subject: [gatortalk] Re: TT vs. Herschel Where was Hershel from? Somewhere in south Georgi

[gatortalk] Re: Fw: [gatornews] [SUN]: "The Chalkboa rd" --- Florida-Georgia winner to get “Okefenokee Oar” [ Crabbe]

Yes...but it was on the local CBS affiliate channel that had a 1 hour post game show. On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 11:45 PM, Cathryn Lasky wrote: > Did they ever show this thing on TV? I didn't see it while I was at the > game. > > On Oct 29, 2009, at 6:21 PM, Cathryn Lasky wrote: > > I guess we'll se

[gatortalk] Re: video

You might be able to send it to everyone as an attachment, but if Google blocks it for it's size, send it directly to me and I'll upload it on our web site. Thanks! Randy - Original Message - From: "rathwine" To: "GatorTalk" Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 5:20 PM Subject: [gatort

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a halfgamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

Isn't this why Hockey has something called the "enforcer" and pithers hit batters intentionally as paybuy when their teammates have been questionably hit. Spikes got caught, so he has to pay some penalty. But this happens in a lot of sports, especially when the officials don't take care of it. Lik

[gatortalk] Re: WOW - Mike Leach was right!

LOLOL On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 8:22 PM, Sean Fletcher wrote: > Yeah... where's Spikes when you need him!!! : P > > -Sean > > On Nov 3, 2009, at 4:35 PM, wrote: > > Sorry - should have warned everyone first that they would want to gouge > their eyes out ... > > > > Original Message --

[gatortalk] Re: WOW - Mike Leach was right!

Yeah... where's Spikes when you need him!!! : P -Sean On Nov 3, 2009, at 4:35 PM, wrote: > Sorry - should have warned everyone first that they would want to > gouge their eyes out ... > > > Original Message > Subject: [gatortalk] WOW - Mike Leach was right! > From: > Date:

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [Yahoo! Sports]: Florida's punishment of Spikes doesn't fit crime (Wetzel)

I'm sure the humpers would rather have the focus on this story instead of yet another sorry a$$ performance against the Gators. Something to distract the gathering packs from thinking they need a new alpha dog. _ From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Beha

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [Yahoo! Sports]: Florida ’s punishment of Spikes doesn’t fit crime (Wetzel)

On Nov 3, 2009, at 11:39 AM, Shane Ford wrote: > The University of Florida should care about more than the pursuit > of a glass football trophy. > > This is about winning games by any means necessary, it’s about > justifying and enabling out-of-control play, it’s about brushing > off concer

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [Yahoo! Sports]: Florida's punishment of Spikes doesn't fit crime (Wetzel)

I agree!  The sad part is that there's a poll on that page, and 93% of over 200,000 people polled think this sentence was too light.  There's a public perception going on out there, that obviously doesn't have all the facts and I'll bet most of them didn't even watch the game. This is what the c

[gatortalk] Re: TT vs. Herschel

According to Wikipedia, he's from Wrightsville.  According to google maps, Wrightsville is 53 miles due East of Warner-Robbins.  As some one who's never been to either of those towns, you can take that as gospel.  :-) SHANE GO GATORS! From: "ken...@earthlink.

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: "Robbie's Playbook" --- Georgia prediction time [Andreu]

Ah, another facet of the conspiracy! I'm just happy it's Florida they're trying to help get to Atlanta!! :-) Oliver Barry CRS,GRI Real Estate Broker Bob Parks Realty 1517 Hunt Club Blvd Gallatin TN 37066 Phone: 615-826-4040 Fax: 615-822-2027 Mobile: 615-972-4239 _ From:

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [Yahoo! Sports]: Florida's punishment of Spikes doesn't fit crime (Wetzel)

I say you start with the uga player who deliberately hit Spikes in the head with his helmet -- after Spikes had lost his helmet. Spikes was actually hurt in that play. Really selective finger-pointing by sanctimonious hypocrites. Mary sent from my iPhone On Nov 3, 2009, at 10:52 AM, "Ken

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

You got to know when to hold 'em Know when to fold 'em. Know when to walk away Know when to run You never count your money When you're sittin' at the table There'll be time enough for countin' When the dealin's done. Oh, wait, wrong song! :-) Oliver Barry CRS,GRI Real Estate Bro

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

That's Tennessee! Oliver Barry CRS,GRI Real Estate Broker Bob Parks Realty 1517 Hunt Club Blvd Gallatin TN 37066 Phone: 615-826-4040 Fax: 615-822-2027 Mobile: 615-972-4239 _ From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Polhill S

[gatortalk] RE: [gatornews] [Yahoo! Sports]: Florida's punishment of Spikes doesn't fit crime (Wetzel)

When I was talking about egomaniacal sportswriters, did I mention self-rightous too? so Dan, what would be the appropriate punishment? Would you punish only those who get caught on video? Would you punish the late hit on Tebow? Ken K MNGator _ From: gatorn...@googlegroups.com [mailt

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

Call me, Shane, if it gets too nasty down there at your office. I'll come and help you gouge some eyes!! :-) Oliver Barry CRS,GRI Real Estate Broker Bob Parks Realty 1517 Hunt Club Blvd Gallatin TN 37066 Phone: 615-826-4040 Fax: 615-822-2027 Mobile: 615-972-4239 _ From:

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

Talk radio in Nashville was full of Gator Haters yesterday. It'll all blow over by Saturday. Vanderbilt will come in to town and get their annual beating and they'll be complaining about the poor coaching job Bobby Johnson did. Oliver Barry CRS,GRI Real Estate Broker Bob Parks Realty 151

[gatortalk] Re: TT vs. Herschel

Warner Robbins? I remember reading that he drove to Athens to start his freshman year in a brand new car. Wonder how that happened? Go Gators Ken B. (NYC Gator) Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeed -Original Message- From: "Oliver Barry" Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: "Robbie's Playbook" --- Georgia prediction time [Andreu]

Why do you think we had all of those turnovers in the red zone against mediocre opponents leading up to this game? Urban didn't want TT to break the record too early, so he ordered Tebow to throw interceptions or fumble the ball. That way, when the record was broken right in front of the Daw

[gatortalk] Re: TT vs. Herschel

Where was Hershel from? Somewhere in south Georgia I think. Oliver Barry CRS,GRI Real Estate Broker Bob Parks Realty 1517 Hunt Club Blvd Gallatin TN 37066 Phone: 615-826-4040 Fax: 615-822-2027 Mobile: 615-972-4239 _ From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@goog

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: "Robbie's Playbook" --- Georgia prediction time [Andreu]

You guys are really something! My, how'd you do it? Especially since predicting Timmy would break Herschel's record was something akin to predicting the sun would rise some time between 6 and 7. :-) Oliver Barry CRS,GRI Real Estate Broker Bob Parks Realty 1517 Hunt Club Blvd Gallatin

[gatortalk] Re: TT vs. Herschel

On Nov 2, 2009, at 9:31 PM, Jerry Belloit wrote: > There is a problem with this as well. Using your concept, Chris > Collingsworth was the greatest QB in NCAA history because his > average yards per throw was 99 and his completion percentage was 100%. > Not that that would be a bad thing, b

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

I agree: either way.  However, I prefer separating complete thoughts when they are both lengthy.  A. Leon Polhill, Gator Friends are the family that we choose for ourselves. From: Cecilia To: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, November 3, 2009 10:54:39 AM

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

That's why I got an 800 on the SAT---the math portion anyway. From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cecilia Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 10:55 AM To: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a ha

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

Leon, I agree that this is a fabulously written sentence. I disagree with your punctuation editing, however. The way Darlene wrote it was perfectly proper, including her punctuation. Cee - Original Message - From: Arthur Polhill To: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday,

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half game for eye gouge [Barlis]

You shouldn't have to go that far back in history.  A. Leon Polhill, Gator Friends are the family that we choose for ourselves. From: John Vega To: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, November 3, 2009 10:30:00 AM Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: G

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half game for eye gouge [Barlis]

I believe Brandon thought his glasses needed cleaning and was just trying to be helpful. It was very unfortunate that he wasn't wearing glasses though. Seriously, this is being blown way out of proportion by egomaniacal sportswriters. They had to have something to talk about this week, I mean a

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

On Nov 3, 2009, at 9:11 AM, Shane Ford wrote: > Don't believe for a second that Coach is not going to lose some > national respect over this decision and it may hurt him some in > other areas with media types, etc. I believe he did this as a > "lighter" sentence, because Spikes should not

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

No volunteers? A. Leon Polhill, GatorFriends are the family that we choose for ourselves. From: Jay Cicone To: gatortalk@googlegroups.comSent: Tue, November 3, 2009 10:27:06 AMSubject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis] Gosh—Whatever

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

Just keep writing.   A. Leon Polhill, Gator Friends are the family that we choose for ourselves. From: Darlene Goodfellow To: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, November 3, 2009 10:26:51 AM Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half game for eye gouge [Barlis]

Does anyone know of or have a photo of Brandon with his eye patch torn off, or getting the saline squirt after he was poked in the eye? By the way, isn't there a distinction between being poked in the eye and getting one gouged? I'd think the gouge would get behind the eyeball to physically

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

I always wanted my very own editor! ;-) - Original Message - From: Arthur Polhill To: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 10:24 AM Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis] Wow! With very mi

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

Gosh-Whatever you say. I aint had no grammar in a long time. From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Polhill Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 10:25 AM To: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spike

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a halfgamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

Vegas has the over/under at 150. From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Charlie Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 10:11 AM To: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a halfgamefor eye gouge [Barli

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

Wow!  With very minor punctuation editing, this may be the best written sentence in sports-writing history. As edited: It's being compared to the Oregon situation because people are making snap judgments based on 10 seconds of video instead of the context of the entire game; and, the people ma

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a halfgamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

I've been tempted to defend him but when dealing with rival fans it's nearly impossible to change anyones mind. I'm hoping it will just blow over but it will be a while. Still looking for guesses on how many times it will be mentioned on the tv broadcast this weekend. Charlie _ From: ga

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a halfgamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

Someone in my office was just now giving me a hard time about Spikes. When I asked if he had seen the entire game, he admitted he had not. He shut up and left quickly. Go Gators Ken B. (NYC Gator) Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeed -Original Message- From: "Darl

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

Eye gouging at the office water cooler!   I love college football !!!    Original Message Subject: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes ahalf gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]From: Shane Ford Date: Tue, November 03, 2009 9:13 amTo: gatortalk@googlegroups.com I kno

[gatortalk] Re: Smoking

Fran!! You are a MANIAC! Reminds me, though, of the good old college days. I was with this girl and it was sooo good, the police came 3 times! Bah Da Boom. Back atcha. From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatort...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jfranl Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 11

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

It's being compared to the Oregon situation because people are making snap judgments based on 10 seconds of video instead of the context of the entire game, and the people making these judgments are either fans of rivals who hate anything Gator-related or sports media looking to fuel any imagi

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a halfgamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

I wonder if Meyer suspended Spikes because of either pressure from the conference or public perceptions, or if he really believes it is appropriate. If he did it because of concerns about public perceptions, then what happens to his message about sticking together and not allowing elements outsi

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

I know the Vols fans here are like shark in bloody waters!  I have tried to keep a "I don't care what you think" attitude, but deep down I want to gouge out their eyes like my hero".  Please know that I say this very sarcastically.  As I said yesterday, I believe 150% that Spikes was retaliating

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

Ken, Who's to say that Coach is not standing up for him?  A half game suspension is being seen on all of the blogs and sports sites as being extremely leniant and most people are saying that Coach has lost any respect for not clamping down on this.  I've read where people are likening this to t

[gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] [SUN]: Gators suspend Spikes a half gamefor eye gouge [Barlis]

I'm embroiled in a nasty debate over this on Facebook, and it's getting more frustrating all the time. I'm defending Spikes against a USC(west) fan, a Tennessee fan, a couple of Georgia fans, and even a "so-called" Florida fan who says she is embarrassed by his actions. That question (why hasn't