The talk show lines have been lit up this week (even in Boston, MA, where college football hardly raises a pulse) not about the BCS rankings or some exciting games. No, it's all Brandon Spikes and his attempt to eye gouge (isn't that a WWE wrestling tactic made famous by the late great "Captain" Lou Albano ?) Georgia freshman Washaun Ealey during last Saturdays heated game between Florida and Georgia. Gators coach Urban Meyer is "suspending" Spikes (who is an All-American Linebacker) for the first half of this Saturdays game against lowly Vanderbilt. I think in this instance, the punishment does not fit the crime....I'm not saying suspend him for the remainder of the season but I think a whole game off against Vanderbilt and attending some anger management classes might be in order. Interesting turn of events as this week, the victim in all this, Ealey a 5'-11", 210 pound freshman running back from Twin City, GA, has come out and said he doesn't think Spikes should even be suspended and he was never "eye gouged". The fact remains, Brandon Spikes stepped over the line of using good judgement and poor sportsmanship and should have to sit at least ONE game for his sorry act. Some completely out of touch "Talk Radio Shows"...I won't mention any names... (WEEI Sports Radio in Boston) have even gone as far as to say that Gators coach Urban Meyer "teaches" this kind of stuff to his players ???? That couldn't be further from the truth ! Look, bottom line is football is an extremely physical and emotional game, tempers flare and players get carried away with the moment. Lets just hope Brandon Spikes understands the consequences of his actions and if football doesn't work out at the next level, Vince McMahon will be waiting ringside.
Junior Wide Receiver, Mike Williams walked into coach Doug Marrone's office last weekend and abruptly quit the team. Williams was averaging 106 yards per game ranking 6th nationally and has 20 career touchdown receptions tying him for second best all time with Marvin Harrison. This isn't the first time Williams has encountered problems at Syracuse. He missed all of last year due to academic issues and has missed practices various times this season. Most N.F.L. scouting bureau's have Williams as an early to mid second round selection in the 2010 Draft. It will be interesting to see how this latest incident has hindered his potentially high draft status next year. Stay tuned on this one, I have a feeling there is more than meets the eye "gouge" (my apologies to the Gator fans).
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ReplyDeleteGracias Mr. Wolverine !
ReplyDeleteIf I was an NFL scout I would stay far away from him.If he can't cut it in college, he can't cut in the NFL. He will always be a quiter.
ReplyDeleteWhat is it with wide receivers named Mike Williams? Are they all head cases who sabotage their draft stock and NFL careers?
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