Doug Johnson & 2 Others Accused Of Beating Up Man

[Jaggator]

http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20130115/ARTICLES/130119792/1182?Title=Doug-Johnson-2-others-accused-in-attack-after-Gator-game

Yes, November news in mid January. First I've heard of it.

[garettk]

Least favorite Gator of all-time. I'll leave it at that.

[JohnC1908]

Least favorite Gator of all-time. I'll leave it at that.
I have too many Doug Johnson stories to count.

[gatorr4life]

Least favorite Gator of all-time. I'll leave it at that.

Probably not alone on that. He's never really been liked here. (Here, as in gator nation)

[Jaggator]

http://www.gatorsports.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=GS&Date=20130115&Category=ARTICLES&ArtNo=130119792&Ref=V1&Profile=1182&MaxW=728&logo=/images/watermark.gif&logoxpos=0&logoypos=0

Joe Cappelletti, 28, of Gainesville, is shown shortly after he was beaten on the street following the Florida game against LSU.

[Claygator]

I'll wait for the facts to come out before I convict Johnson.

[gatorman_07732]

Why the hell would he do that

[gator85jd]

I'll wait for the facts to come out before I convict Johnson.

Why would you wait for the facts? Let's all throw our own Doug Johnson stories in here and convict him of everything.

[G8R92]

DJ beat him up for looking like Noah Brindise.....

[jms]

Ouch

[luciaboy]

time to call huntley johnson

[MiamiGator79]

He mistook the guy for Bobby Bowden and threw a football at his head.

[exiledgator]

He mistook the guy for Bobby Bowden and threw a football at his head.

And he "completed" the pass?

[Tebowism0823]

Pathetic if true. Defending yourself is one thing but that guys face looks like he was repeatedly beaten. Big difference IMO.

[GunGator]

So does this count against Spurrier for the Fulmer Cup? :whistle:

[gator85jd]

That poor guy Joey Cappelletti has been through a lot. I remember his childhood story from Something for Joey.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO4a0lUjl4M


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076738/

[GunGator]

"The Doug Johnson Effect" takes on a whole new meaning now.

[NitroSmoke]

Something sounds fishy.

[JerseyGator01]

Come on people. Innocent until proven guilty. Dougy can't throw a punch without it being intercepted.

[Tebowism0823]

Come on people. Innocent until proven guilty. Dougy can't throw a punch without it being intercepted.

lol

[AlfaGator]

Am surprised SOS never killed him.

[The_Graygator]

Why would you wait for the facts? Let's all throw our own Doug Johnson stories in here and convict him of everything.

Why not? They did that to George Zimmerman too. But I agree that we should wait for the facts on this before we cast judgement. It would be shocking to me if Johnson had done something like this.

[co_gator89]

DJ beat him up for looking like Noah Brindise.....

Imagine what he would have done if he looked like Jesse Palmer.

[gnvgator]

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130115/articles/130119792?tc=ar

[GatorLaw]

"Cappelletti told The Sun after the incident that he was walking down West University Avenue near St. Augustine Church around 9:30 p.m. when two women and three men in a rickshaw pulled up."

A rickshaw? Was Johnson pulling it or riding in it? LOL! I love the mental image of four people in a rickshaw being pulled along West University by Johnson.

[gatordavisl]

Least favorite Gator of all-time. I'll leave it at that.Have some reasons myself. Let's just say he didn't endear himself to many in the academic community. Don't wish the guy any ill will and hope he works it out.

[G8R92]

It's like he gave the police his version after watching a Seinfeld rerun.

[gator85jd]

"Cappelletti told The Sun after the incident that he was walking down West University Avenue near St. Augustine Church around 9:30 p.m. when two women and three men in a rickshaw pulled up."

A rickshaw? Was Johnson pulling it or riding in it? LOL! I love the mental image of four people in a rickshaw being pulled along West University by Johnson.

While that image is funny (even more so if Dougie had on one of the pointed bamboo papasan hats), it was probably one pulled by a bicycle.

[TIMaGATOR]

Way more to that story than what is in the article.

[GolphinGator]

Why not? They did that to George Zimmerman too. But I agree that we should wait for the facts on this before we cast judgement. It would be shocking to me if Johnson had done something like this.

I agree. No way I could see him doing that either.

[tilly]

I always think its weird how Dougy was such an enigma at UF....DJ to Quezzy on the last Saturday of November in 1997 was one of the top 5 plays in gator history...Yet that seems to have done little to help his legacy at UF.

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[danky1313]

If you know anything about Greer the guy DJ was with then you'd believe the charges. I've seen that guy fight many times at home and away football games. He's not the biggest dude but he never lost any I saw him in.

[CRIMDEFgator]

My guess... and we are all guessing, is that the "victim" was a typical guido who talked some smak he could not back up and got the shit kicked out him. Ho hum. No story there. For the hate of DJ, I can only say he was not a great Gator QB, but it was not his fault he didn't have the talent of Danny W, Grossman or even Palmer. He lit up UT though and he and Noah gave us the best game ever seen in the Swamp in 97' didn't he?

[wci347]

Why not? They did that to George Zimmerman too. But I agree that we should wait for the facts on this before we cast judgement. It would be shocking to me if Johnson had done something like this.

You mean Zimmerman, the one who didn't even ask for an aspirin during 5 hours of interrogation and was ready to go to work and school the next day after his near death experience and injuries? That George Zimmerman?

[NitroSmoke]

Not to take this to Too Hot, but you dont have to be near death to feel like your life is in danger.

[OaktownGator]

Not to take this to Too Hot, but you dont have to be near death to feel like your life is in danger.
Looking at the victim, I'm pretty sure he felt his life was in danger. :joecool:

But I get your point for sure.

As CRIMEDEFgator points out, there was probably some smack talk going on... seems unlikely DJ and friends just jumped this guy for no reason. Hard to tell what really happened.

But if Greer is a guy out looking for fights (per danky), DJ needs to pick his friends better.

[Spurffelbow833]

It's not like he shot the President.

[danky1313]

But if Greer is a guy out looking for fights (per danky), DJ needs to pick his friends better.

DJ is very close friends with Jon Xynidis who is very close with Greer. Any big Gator game you'll usually find the 3 together with the rest of their crew. Greer is just a guy with a short fuse especially after a good bit of tailgating. He's not a bad guy but when he's getting in to a scruff XY usually has been smart enough to stay away or not get involved. I think on this case DJ could've been guilty by association or got a few licks in. He probably should've been smart like Jon usually is and stayed out of it.

[JohnC1908]

DJ is very close friends with Jon Xynidis who is very close with Greer. Any big Gator game you'll usually find the 3 together with the rest of their crew. Greer is just a guy with a short fuse especially after a good bit of tailgating. He's not a bad guy but when he's getting in to a scruff XY usually has been smart enough to stay away or not get involved. I think on this case DJ could've been guilty by association or got a few licks in. He probably should've been smart like Jon usually is and stayed out of it.

Maybe they should just stop running with this dude. They're a bit old to be trolling for fights.

[tilly]

Maybe they should just stop running with this dude. They're a bit old to be trolling for fights.

This. If your in your mid/late 30's and still hanging with guys like that, then your just asking for trouble. You yourself have a clear maturity issue and need to make some changes.

[FriendlyGator]

Well the quote from the lawyer says that Johnson and his friends (and their wives?) left the scene after the incident to protect themselves. That sounds fishy to me. I can understand getting out of the area--but call the damn cops to report what happened: We were attacked by these guys. We had to defend ourselves. Here is their description and where we saw them.

The fact they didn't call the cops to report the incident is very, very important and enlightening if you ask me. It screams GUILTY.

[CHFG8R]

My guess... and we are all guessing, is that the "victim" was a typical guido who talked some smak he could not back up and got the shit kicked out him. Ho hum. No story there. For the hate of DJ, I can only say he was not a great Gator QB, but it was not his fault he didn't have the talent of Danny W, Grossman or even Palmer. He lit up UT though and he and Noah gave us the best game ever seen in the Swamp in 97' didn't he?

The only talent Doug Johnson lacked was between his ears. That's what's so sad about his career. All the measurables were there in spades.

[STR8OUTDASWAMP1]

I'll wait for the facts to come out before I convict Johnson.

I'm not waiting. He was a punk ass when he was here and apparently he hasn't grown out of it.

[Notoriousgator]

I was buddies with DJ while at UF and I knew Xynidis. Xynidis was a complete douche. We always had fun when we went out with DJ.

[antny]

I was buddies with DJ while at UF and I knew Xynidis. Xynidis was a complete douche. We always had fun when we went out with DJ.

Greer =douche

[acrgator]

I know what happened that night, and whether or not Xynidis used to be a douche, or the Greer guy got in fights, or Doug pissed off everyone in Gainesville at some point, you will find out that they acted almost as appropriately as possible. Just let the story come out.

[jewood592]

Come on people. Innocent until proven guilty. Dougy can't throw a punch without it being intercepted.

Holy $hit! This is an all-time classic! Jesus Doug Johnson really sucked! Why are we even discussing that POS?

[garettk]

My guess... and we are all guessing, is that the "victim" was a typical guido who talked some smak he could not back up and got the shit kicked out him. Ho hum. No story there. For the hate of DJ, I can only say he was not a great Gator QB, but it was not his fault he didn't have the talent of Danny W, Grossman or even Palmer. He lit up UT though and he and Noah gave us the best game ever seen in the Swamp in 97' didn't he?

This may well be the case. And if so, I wouldn't want someone being charged simply because they won the fight. That said, I have good reason to claim he isn't my favorite and that reason has zero to do with talent.

[maxgator]

I don't know what the truth is, but if we are going to discuss the issue at least pay attention to the other side:

“My clients suffered an unprovoked attack in front of a church at 1800 W. University Avenue on October 6, 2012, during which Doug Johnson was knocked unconscious. They, and the other members of their party, left the scene in an effort to provide a safer environment for their respective wives and girlfriends. They were pursued by their original attackers, and they lawfully defended themselves when attacked for a second time,” Finesilver said. “Based upon my investigation, which includes the interview of several independent witnesses, it is clear that my clients are the actual victims in this case.”

[tilly]

Holy $hit! This is an all-time classic! Jesus Doug Johnson really sucked! Why are we even discussing that POS?

Hello Mr. Hyperbole. :)

[gnvgator]

http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20130220/ARTICLES/130229957/1153?Title=Case-dropped-against-Doug-Johnson-for-lack-of-evidence

"The prosecutor dropped it due to insufficient evidence," Mann said. "You have to be able to prove that the subject did the crime, and the prosecutor was unable to make that link."

[gator85jd]

Wait! He has to be guilty. So many of the posters on here have already convicted him -- the evidence against him was overwhelming!

[orangeblueorangeblue]

His guilt/innocence wasn't exactly established by that action.

[antny]

His guilt/innocence wasn't exactly established by that action.

Exactly. Especially if you know the accused personally. of course That does not preclude his guilt either.

[orangeblueorangeblue]

I wasn't there, so I don't know. All we know is it happened (both parties agree) and that there wasn't sufficient evidence to take it to trial.

[gatorman_07732]

So there were no witnesses to this beat down that happened on University Ave?

[orangeblueorangeblue]

I'm sure there were. Probably not too many that could be found, though.

[elrongator]

People shouldn't fight. Period. If you can walk away then do so. Even as a trained martial artist, I would end up with sore knuckles if I had to smash someone's face in a fight. It's just not worth it.
Glad the charges were dropped and hope dumb ass drunks get the message that fighting is a losing gambit.

[amsterdamgator2]

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130220/ARTICLES/130229957/1153?p=1&tc=pg

Like I said would happen. Some of you really threw the guy under the bus for no reason.

[JohnC1908]

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130220/ARTICLES/130229957/1153?p=1&tc=pg

Like I said would happen. Some of you really threw the guy under the bus for no reason.

There was reason if you've been around him enough. It doesn't mean he's guilty or even did it but reason why many were not giving him the benefit of the doubt.

[gators83]

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130220/ARTICLES/130229957/1153?p=1&tc=pg

Like I said would happen. Some of you really threw the guy under the bus for no reason.

Have you read the responses provided below the story..not real glowing of Dougie.

[Lawdog88]

People shouldn't fight. Period. If you can walk away then do so. Even as a trained martial artist, I would end up with sore knuckles if I had to smash someone's face in a fight. It's just not worth it.
Glad the charges were dropped and hope dumb ass drunks get the message that fighting is a losing gambit.


Agree. If somebody wants to take it outside and settle it, it's probably better not to go. Tough choice, manly-man alarms going off and all that, but I totally agree that it just isn't worth it, even if you kick butt.

[GolphinGator]

Agree. If somebody wants to take it outside and settle it, it's probably better not to go. Tough choice, manly-man alarms going off and all that, but I totally agree that it just isn't worth it, even if you kick butt.

Like you said, if someone wants to fight it is better to avoid if possible. The other part about taking it outside is where we disagree. If you can not avoid the fight, hit him in the place you are at. People get killed going outside. Inside the owner and others will break it up to keep you from trashing their place. I learned that many years ago when I was still young enough to fight. These days I don't fight fair and if I had to fight it would be worse than a black eye.

[garettk]

I stand by my post. It was personal opinion and not a reflection of whether I thought he was guilty or not.

[kbell42]

I don't care if the other guys started it. There is no need to beat the man down and punch and kick him repeatedly in the face until he has multiple facial fractures. And I personally know both parties.

[nortonis]

Fighting is idiotic. Win the fight; lose your life savings. Is it worth it? Only ignorant fools fight after youth.

[1984Gator]

I don't know what the truth is, but if we are going to discuss the issue at least pay attention to the other side:

“My clients suffered an unprovoked attack in front of a church at 1800 W. University Avenue on October 6, 2012, during which Doug Johnson was knocked unconscious. They, and the other members of their party, left the scene in an effort to provide a safer environment for their respective wives and girlfriends. They were pursued by their original attackers, and they lawfully defended themselves when attacked for a second time,” Finesilver said. “Based upon my investigation, which includes the interview of several independent witnesses, it is clear that my clients are the actual victims in this case.”

This account makes a little more sense. The original complaint was nonsensical!

[gatorr4life]

Fighting is idiotic. Win the fight; lose your life savings. Is it worth it? Only ignorant fools fight after youth.

Yup. When you result to violence, you've already lost.