RE: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Randy Platt
Like I said. No way the NCAA does not end up with a big black eye over this. From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Darlene Goodfellow Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 9:45 PM To: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp

RE: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Randy Platt
How many you figure are on the traveling squad? 2 3 4 this could get ugly. JJ From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Darlene Goodfellow Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 11:18 PM To: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [gatortalk] Foley, Muscha

Re: [gatortalk] erik murphy is back on bball team

2011-09-08 Thread Badrish
So they reinstated him today for the second time? On 9/9/11, Woody Bass wrote: > apparently he was reinstated today too > > -- > GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! > 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions > 2006 National Football Champions |

RE: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Darlene Goodfellow
If I was the UTn QB, I'd be a tad worried at this point... From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Randy Platt Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 11:17 PM To: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the

RE: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Randy Platt
Amen brother! First on your feet? Not if I have anything to say about it. I've always been a Foley fan, but this Muschamp fellow? I am beginning to like him, like him a lot! This could end up being a media problem for the NCAA, regardless. If the story goes, what is the new term, viral, Floyd'

Re: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Rob Alexander
I should have added that, for all my joking about the Pell grant comment, I am really impressed that this first-year coach would come out and support Sharrif this passionately. If there was any doubt that Muschamp is a really good man, who cares about his players as people, this would put it to

Re: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Rob Alexander
This is really crazy. Cam gets to sell his services to the highest bidder and doesn't miss a game, but this kid gets burned for being poor. The NCAA really needs a shakeup! Rob Sent from my iPad On Sep 8, 2011, at 8:32 PM, Woody Bass wrote: > It is a crying damn shame that he is being lum

Re: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Rob Alexander
Oh great, now the federal government is going to come after him for misusing his student grant money. Couldn't Muschamp have come up with a different example? :-0 Rob Sent from my iPad On Sep 8, 2011, at 8:04 PM, "Darlene Goodfellow" wrote: > > STATEMENT FROM UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA HEAD

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2011-09-08 Thread Rob Alexander
That's cool. I would like to see her analysis of who we should pick based solely on TV market, then look back later to see how closely it predicted what ultimately happens. Not every school may say yes to offers made, and I doubt that it's literally the only criterion conferences will use, but I

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2011-09-08 Thread Rob Alexander
Thanks for that, Zeb. I was just kicking around ideas, and then suddenly got the feeling that I was getting backed into a corner to defend my position (not that we ever do that around here), when I didn't think I really had a position in the first place, other than 'how about these guys'. Anyway

RE: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Darlene Goodfellow
Some more on the folks that tried to help him out - as one of those involved with helping Sharrif said, the NCAA is being biased and bigoted if they think he got any kind of advantage from the help he received: http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_uf/2011/09/coaches-officials -voice-

Re: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Wanda Barry
I had no idea Sharif's life had been so traumatic...Muschamp's statement is the most heartfelt description of a player I have ever read. What an amazing young man and I hope he goes a long way to the success he so rightly deserves. I am PROUD to say he is a GATOR!!! - Original Message --

RE: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread jfranl
This situation will add fuel to the fire about the weirdness of the NCAA; it might cause the major conferences that are forming to break away from the NCAA and organize another association. Strange, weird and unacceptable! Fran _ From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatortalk@goo

Re: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Woody Bass
It is a crying damn shame that he is being lumped in with the shapiros and all of the college world... I totally agree with that... but again.. unfortunately... this is what its going to be like from now on until someone brings some sort of common sense and logic to the NCAA ruling body...

Re: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread mail.bobparks.com
Wow! They ought to make a movie! Oliver Barry, CRS, GRI Real Estate Broker Bob Parks, LLC 1517 Hunt Club Blvd Gallatin TN 37066 615-972-4239 615-826-4040 Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2011, at 7:04 PM, "Darlene Goodfellow" wrote: > Foley: > > > > “It is important to note that Sharrif brou

[gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Darlene Goodfellow
Foley: "It is important to note that Sharrif brought this matter to our attention and we reported the facts to the NCAA this past February. We were comfortable with the information we provided, yet the NCAA staff interpreted that there were violations. In accordance with NCAA rules, we declar

Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread mail.bobparks.com
FAU counts. Oliver Barry, CRS, GRI Real Estate Broker Bob Parks, LLC 1517 Hunt Club Blvd Gallatin TN 37066 615-972-4239 615-826-4040 Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2011, at 5:35 PM, "John Bowers" wrote: > So he got 'two' games? FAU, UAB, Tennessee? > > > > Let's see…..one…….two…… >

Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Woody Bass
they are considering FAU as the one game... so technically as long as he pays the $2700 back he can play for the Tenn game... buuu well i couldnt come up with $2700 that quickly and I have a pretty decent job On Sep 8, 2011, at 6:35 PM, John Bowers wrote: So he got 'two' games?

RE: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread John Bowers
So he got 'two' games? FAU, UAB, Tennessee? Let's see...one...two.. From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Woody Bass Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 6:32 PM To: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd yea...

Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Woody Bass
yea... and I wouldnt be surprised one bit if the UAA wasnt already appealing this.. On Sep 8, 2011, at 6:12 PM, Darlene Goodfellow wrote: Here is a post from a UF education professor who has worked closely with the UF football program in the past – I agree they are worried about the AAU p

Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Woody Bass
i dont know that many specifics yet... but the NCAA apparently gave him mercy because of his situation... it normally would have been 4-5 games On Sep 8, 2011, at 6:02 PM, Shane Ford wrote: Does this go back to his recruitment by UNC? $2700 is a lot of money! He's probably lucky that it

RE: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Darlene Goodfellow
Here is a post from a UF education professor who has worked closely with the UF football program in the past - I agree they are worried about the AAU programs steering players to certain programs, but that doesn't seem to be the purpose of this organization, and they look really stupid in light of

Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Shane Ford
Does this go back to his recruitment by UNC? $2700 is a lot of money! He's probably lucky that it's only 2 games. Shane Ford Sent From My iPhone Go Gators! & Skol Vikes! On Sep 8, 2011, at 5:03 PM, Woody Bass wrote: > Nope.. the whole shabang: > > "If Floyd can repay the approximately $2

Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Woody Bass
well... the biggest reason? a) he took $$ from someone other than a parent or guardian and b) because it was to go on a recruiting trip... i agree with your premise.. just the way things are and going to be where the NCAA is concerned... you cant even buy on of these guys a .05 piece of

RE: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Darlene Goodfellow
I think he can get a loan based on future earning potential but this is really ridiculous, basically punishing him for growing up poor . From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve McKibben Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 5:54 PM To: gatortalk@goo

Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Woody Bass
straight from gatorsports.com unfortunately On Sep 8, 2011, at 5:54 PM, Steve McKibben wrote: I think (and hope) that you (your source) is wrong on this point... Nope.. the whole shabang: "If Floyd can repay the approximately $2,700 between now and next Saturday, his eligibility will be r

Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Steve McKibben
I think (and hope) that you (your source) is wrong on this point... Nope.. the whole shabang: "If Floyd can repay the approximately $2,700 between now and next Saturday, his eligibility will be restored by the NCAA in time for the Gators' SEC opener against

Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Cathryn Lasky
I don't understand why this is some sort of violation. So some nice person can't help a poor kid go visit schools? On Sep 8, 2011, at 5:08 PM, Steve McKibben wrote: > http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/resources/latest+news/2011/september/florida+football+student-athlete+sharrif+

RE: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Jay Cicone
Too bad the students couldn't get Brinks or someone like that and set up a drop box at the stadium before the game accepting donations of no more than a quarter. Floyd would get paid off and the rest could go to local charity. That would be a great pregame newsmaker. From: gatortalk@googlegroup

Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Woody Bass
Nope.. the whole shabang: "If Floyd can repay the approximately $2,700 between now and next Saturday, his eligibility will be restored by the NCAA in time for the Gators' SEC opener against Tennessee." On Sep 8, 2011, at 5:34 PM, Steve McKibben wrote: He has to "arrange a payment plan", n

Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Steve McKibben
He has to "arrange a payment plan", not pay the full amount back in order to regain eligibility. Anyone have Michael Vick on speed dial? How about Terrell Pryor? Gosh….only 2 games??? Oh, wait. There’s the I’m a poor college football player who needs to com

RE: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Jay Cicone
Goshonly 2 games??? Oh, wait. There's the I'm a poor college football player who needs to come up with $2700. Damn near impossible to do in a week, if you know what I mean. NCAA is a bunch of cork soakers. From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Woo

[gatortalk] erik murphy is back on bball team

2011-09-08 Thread Woody Bass
apparently he was reinstated today too -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman T

Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Woody Bass
Robbie Andreau made a good point: "No comment yet from UF on the NCAA's ruling concerning Floyd. That's a lot to pay back for a guy with his tough financial background." On Sep 8, 2011, at 5:08 PM, Steve McKibben wrote: http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/resources/latest+news

Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Woody Bass
NCAA rules on Gators' Sharrif Floyd. Must sit 1 more game & pay $2700 to charity for accepting improper benefits from non-university source. On Sep 8, 2011, at 5:08 PM, Steve McKibben wrote: http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/resources/latest+news/2011/september/florida+football

Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Steve McKibben
http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/resources/latest+news/2011/september/florida+football+student-athlete+sharrif+floyd+must+sit+out+two+games,+repay+benefits NCAA has handed him a two game suspension from what I am hearing - was hearing five game

Re: [gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Woody Bass
H. Checking Woody (via iPhone) On Sep 8, 2011, at 5:04 PM, Steve McKibben wrote: > NCAA has handed him a two game suspension from what I am hearing - was > hearing five games possible/probable earlier today. > -- > GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! > 1996 National Footba

[gatortalk] Sharrif Floyd

2011-09-08 Thread Steve McKibben
NCAA has handed him a two game suspension from what I am hearing - was hearing five games possible/probable earlier today. -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007

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2011-09-08 Thread mail.bobparks.com
Here's proof the garbage man is a f$U graduate. Oliver Barry, CRS, GRI Real Estate Broker Bob Parks, LLC 1517 Hunt Club Blvd Gallatin TN 37066 615-972-4239 615-826-4040 Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > > September 7th, 2011 05:42pm > Medical waste found strewn outside Shands at

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2011-09-08 Thread Woody
Its not going to be about natural rivalries, level of competition, etc.. its going to be about TV $$$ plain and simple... thats why Utah (Salt Lake) and Colorado (Denver) got into the PAC-12 and Boise didnt. So if VT or Maryland does get in.. it will be due to the DC TV market.Kristi Dosh wri

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2011-09-08 Thread Sandy Alonso
I lived in Maryland for 16 years, and although the Terps have an OK football following, there is a big VaTech contingent in that area, and they're pretty rabid; I knew several people that had season tickets for the Hokies and lived well north of the MD/VA line. This makes sense seeing how that are

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2011-09-08 Thread Shane Ford
Hey! We resemble that remark. ;-) Shane Ford Sent From My iPhone Go Gators! & Skol Vikes! On Sep 8, 2011, at 5:20 AM, "Randy Lyons" wrote: > J In MY case, however, when I’m wrong, EVERYONE remembers… and remembers… and > remembers… and… > > > > Randy > > > > From: gatortalk@googleg

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2011-09-08 Thread Charles Simpson
I do expect West Virginia to get a look. It does border a SEC state (Kentucky) and it's a pretty close cultural fit to many schools in the SEC. Plus I guess it would bring the Pittsburgh tv market. I don't know if selling beer at the stadium would fly in the Bible belt. Burning couches on the f

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2011-09-08 Thread John Vega
On Sep 7, 2011, at 11:29 PM, Rob Alexander wrote: > I wasn't arguing VaTech versus Maryland, or anyone else. I was saying that > VaTech has several attractive attributes, *one* of which is popularity in > Northern Va. It was a simple comment, and one that is true in my personal > experience. A

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2011-09-08 Thread mail.bobparks.com
Just feel the love, Randy... Oliver Barry, CRS, GRI Real Estate Broker Bob Parks, LLC 1517 Hunt Club Blvd Gallatin TN 37066 615-972-4239 615-826-4040 Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2011, at 5:20 AM, "Randy Lyons" wrote: > J In MY case, however, when I’m wrong, EVERYONE remembers… and remembers…

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2011-09-08 Thread Rob Alexander
Holy navigators, Batman. I hadn't noticed! Rob Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2011, at 6:20 AM, "Randy Lyons" wrote: > J In MY case, however, when I’m wrong, EVERYONE remembers… and remembers… and > remembers… and… > > > > Randy > > > > From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gator

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2011-09-08 Thread Jong
Maryland has had good men's and women's basketball teams in the not too distant past. In fact, they have won a men's championship more recently than Kentucky. I remember their football team in the 2000-2001 timeframe winning 10 games. I can't say I've heard about any sport being successful at VT

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2011-09-08 Thread Woody Bass
On this list? No Woody (via iPhone) On Sep 8, 2011, at 6:20 AM, "Randy Lyons" wrote: > J In MY case, however, when I’m wrong, EVERYONE remembers… and remembers… and > remembers… and… > > > > Randy > > > > From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatortalk@googlegroups.

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2011-09-08 Thread Randy Lyons
J In MY case, however, when I'm wrong, EVERYONE remembers. and remembers. and remembers. and. Randy From: gatortalk@googlegroups.com [mailto:gatortalk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rob Alexander Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 11:47 PM To: gatortalk@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [gatortalk