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G8RB8 · 11-03-2009, 04:34 PM

http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/10316196/Georgia-RB:-Spikes-shouldn't-be-suspended

DeepPurpleGator · 11-03-2009, 04:35 PM

You're right, I don't!

orangeblueorangeblue · 11-03-2009, 04:36 PM

Hilarious.

Brodeur · 11-03-2009, 04:39 PM

I wonder what Ealey's reasons are for believing that. I would have really like to hear a fuller explanation from him. Is it because Ealey did something that warranted retaliation? Is it because Ealey doesn't think Spikes was going for his eyes? I am really curious, and I can't believe no such follow-up was obtained.

G8RB8 · 11-03-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodeur

I wonder what Ealey's reasons are for believing that. I would have really like to hear a fuller explanation from him. Is it because Ealey did something that warranted retaliation? Is it because Ealey doesn't think Spikes was going for his eyes? I am really curious, and I can't believe no such follow-up was obtained.

I am sure we will hear more soon...... Seems like a teaser article to me......

BMN · 11-03-2009, 04:43 PM

I believe it. All this crap is being blown way out of proportion by our 24/7 news mdia

gatorcaiman · 11-03-2009, 04:48 PM

75% of the 50,000 plus that voted in the fox poll thought his punishment was too light.

**joenorsworthy** · 11-03-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodeur

I wonder what Ealey's reasons are for believing that. I would have really like to hear a fuller explanation from him. Is it because Ealey did something that warranted retaliation? Is it because Ealey doesn't think Spikes was going for his eyes? I am really curious, and I can't believe no such follow-up was obtained.

Real football players in big-time programs don't get worked up by stuff like this.

G8RB8 · 11-03-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorcaiman

75% of the 50,000 plus that voted in the fox poll thought his punishment was too light.

Yes, however, the one it happened to (a football player) thinks otherwise.......

gatorcaiman · 11-03-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by G8RB8

Yes, however, the one it happened to (a football player) thinks otherwise.......

everyone knows why that football player thinks otherwise.........he's lobbying for himself so he doesn't get any worse punishment by the sec league office when they look at what hid.

cjgator76 · 11-03-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorcaiman

75% of the 50,000 plus that voted in the fox poll thought his punishment was too light.

No surprise, given the hysterical coverage.

CSpantheGatorFan · 11-03-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodeur

I wonder what Ealey's reasons are for believing that. I would have really like to hear a fuller explanation from him. Is it because Ealey did something that warranted retaliation? Is it because Ealey doesn't think Spikes was going for his eyes? I am really curious, and I can't believe no such follow-up was obtained.

Yeah, you would think they would ask him why and include that in the article. However, he could possibly end this whole thing by doing so. The media doesn't like to see a good controversy (Even if the controversy isn't controversial) put to an end especially if it involves the team that is public enemy #1 to basically all non-Gator fans.

**tbatten** · 11-03-2009, 05:22 PM

Here's a link with more complete quotes. My emphasis added.

http://blogs.onlineathens.com/node/1481

Some thought that Florida Coach Urban Meyer was too lenient in the suspension he gave to linebacker Brandon Spikes for trying to gouge the eyes of Georgia running back Washaun Ealey Saturday.

Not Ealey.

He said this afternoon that he doesn’t even think that Spikes should have to sit out the first half of the Gators’ game against Vanderbilt Saturday.

“That didn’t really matter to me,” Ealey said. “That’s their decision. I think he shouldn’t have gotten suspended at all. We were just out there playing football.”

The SEC accepted Florida’s discipline of Spikes for his action after a play in Florida’s 41-17 victory. The incident has received national attention and much criticism.

Ealey said Spikes didn’t get to his eyes.

“I had my eyes closed,” Ealey said. “He really didn’t gouge my eyes. …I was just trying to get up as fast as I can.”

Ealey even posted an update on his Facebook page to let friends know that he was fine.

“I just said that my eyes were OK,” He said .”It was 20-20. He didn’t really get my hands close to my eyes.”

The game had its share of personal fouls and chippy moments between the teams.

On Georgia's second drive, Spikes used his helmet to hit Ealey on the helmet after
a Georgia penalty. Ealey pushed Spikes back and poked his hand under the chin strap of Joe Haden

CBS cameras also caught Nick Williams blasting Tebow late long after he handed the ball off on a running play.

“It was just a lot of emotion in the game,” Ealey said. “We were out there fighting. It was a big rivalry game. Everybody was talking trash back and forth.”

--
Georgia receiver A.J. Green should be back for the Bulldogs’ Nov. 14 game against Auburn, coach Mark Richt said today.

“We’re not 100 percent certain, but the history of this type of injury (for Georgia players) by the second week everybody has played to this point, so we don’t have any reason to think that we won’t,” Richt said.

__________________________________

yet the AP still uses "apparently trying to gouge Ealey's eyes" in their new release.

Bazza · 11-03-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorcaiman

75% of the 50,000 plus that voted in the fox poll thought his punishment was too light.

Lemmings every one of them.....

tommyvee · 11-03-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by G8RB8

Yes, however, the one it happened to (a football player) thinks otherwise.......

Lotta haters out there.

nawlinsgator · 11-03-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorcaiman

75% of the 50,000 plus that voted in the fox poll thought his punishment was too light.

In a completely separate and unrelated poll.....75% of college football fans hate the Florida Gators.

CSpantheGatorFan · 11-03-2009, 05:33 PM

I notice the more complete quotes are from a blog in Athens. I wonder why ESPN or Fox did not include all of that in their articles? Hmmmm.

**glnye** · 11-03-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorcaiman

75% of the 50,000 plus that voted in the fox poll thought his punishment was too light.

If you were asked if a half game punishment was appropriate for someone who...."tried to gouge out the eyes of an opposing player"....you would respond similarly. The poll has no basis in fact and only serves its intended purpose....sensationalist journalism and provocation of the public at its absolute finest.

**tbatten** · 11-03-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CSpantheGatorFan

I notice the more complete quotes are from a blog in Athens. I wonder why ESPN or Fox did not include all of that in their article? Hmmmm.

Doesn't fit the agenda.. they have spent the last day spout what has now been exposed as a complete lie.. so they try to ignore it.

Dreamliner · 11-03-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyvee

Lotta haters out there.

And some of them PURPORT to be Gator fans.

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11-03-2009, 04:34 PM	#1
G8RB8 Signee Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brunswick, Georgia Posts: 51	You're not going to believe this! http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/10316196/Georgia-RB:-Spikes-shouldn't-be-suspended

11-03-2009, 04:39 PM	#4
Brodeur All American Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,991	I wonder what Ealey's reasons are for believing that. I would have really like to hear a fuller explanation from him. Is it because Ealey did something that warranted retaliation? Is it because Ealey doesn't think Spikes was going for his eyes? I am really curious, and I can't believe no such follow-up was obtained.

11-03-2009, 04:43 PM	#6
BMN Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 500	I believe it. All this crap is being blown way out of proportion by our 24/7 news mdia

11-03-2009, 05:22 PM	#13
tbatten Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,569	Here's a link with more complete quotes. My emphasis added. http://blogs.onlineathens.com/node/1481 Some thought that Florida Coach Urban Meyer was too lenient in the suspension he gave to linebacker Brandon Spikes for trying to gouge the eyes of Georgia running back Washaun Ealey Saturday. Not Ealey. He said this afternoon that he doesn’t even think that Spikes should have to sit out the first half of the Gators’ game against Vanderbilt Saturday. “That didn’t really matter to me,” Ealey said. “That’s their decision. I think he shouldn’t have gotten suspended at all. We were just out there playing football.” The SEC accepted Florida’s discipline of Spikes for his action after a play in Florida’s 41-17 victory. The incident has received national attention and much criticism. Ealey said Spikes didn’t get to his eyes. “I had my eyes closed,” Ealey said. “He really didn’t gouge my eyes. …I was just trying to get up as fast as I can.” Ealey even posted an update on his Facebook page to let friends know that he was fine. “I just said that my eyes were OK,” He said .”It was 20-20. He didn’t really get my hands close to my eyes.” The game had its share of personal fouls and chippy moments between the teams. On Georgia's second drive, Spikes used his helmet to hit Ealey on the helmet after a Georgia penalty. Ealey pushed Spikes back and poked his hand under the chin strap of Joe Haden CBS cameras also caught Nick Williams blasting Tebow late long after he handed the ball off on a running play. “It was just a lot of emotion in the game,” Ealey said. “We were out there fighting. It was a big rivalry game. Everybody was talking trash back and forth.” -- Georgia receiver A.J. Green should be back for the Bulldogs’ Nov. 14 game against Auburn, coach Mark Richt said today. “We’re not 100 percent certain, but the history of this type of injury (for Georgia players) by the second week everybody has played to this point, so we don’t have any reason to think that we won’t,” Richt said. __________________________________ yet the AP still uses "apparently trying to gouge Ealey's eyes" in their new release.

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