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... and based on some comments by Mike Slive.. it sounds
like he wants to take that horse by the reigns and whip it into
shape. I understand that the NCAA is taking heat for not being very
consistent.. but this isnt a typical case like they have been dealing
with. On the surface from their point of view.. yes the rules were
broken.. but the reason/circumstances around doing so.. are completely
different.
Love how Must-Chomp isnt afraid to speak his mind though... that
nearly brought a tear to my eye.
I can tell you this... no one on that team.. will get a bigger
standing ovation than Sharriff Floyd... and Ill be the first on my
feet cheering him on.
On Sep 8, 2011, at 8:04 PM, Darlene Goodfellow wrote:
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 declared him ineligible for the
season opener and requested restoration of his eligibility. Sharrif
has been extremely forthcoming throughout the process and the NCAA
has commented on his honesty and openness.Sharrif grew up in an
environment where he didn’t have the things most of us take for
granted – food, shelter and clothing. In the absence of parents,
there were kind people, in no way affiliated with the University of
Florida, who were not boosters or sports agents, that helped him
along the way to provide those things that he would otherwise not
have had. This is not an issue about his recruitment to the
University of Florida or any other University.
Sharrif Floyd is an outstanding young man and we are very proud that
he represents our program. We are all disappointed that he had to
deal with this situation, but he will move forward and be stronger
for this.”
Saved the best for last (can I get a BOOM!)
Mustchomp’s:
STATEMENT FROM UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA HEAD COACH WILL MUSCHAMP ON
NCAA RULING ON SHARRIF FLOYD
Thursday September 8, 2011
STATEMENT FROM UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA HEAD COACH WILL MUSCHAMP ON
NCAA RULING ON SHARRIF FLOYD
“I’m angered, disgusted and extremely disappointed that Sharrif will
have to miss two games.
In my opinion Sharrif is getting lumped into what is bad about
college athletics. As we indicated in the statement Saturday night
his issue was not related to sports agents, University of Florida
boosters or his recruitment to Florida or anywhere else.
Sharrif is what is good about college athletics – his life is about
survival, struggle, disappointment and adversity. I have recruited
kids that did not know where they would sleep that night or what
they would eat. Growing up, Sharrif was one these kids. Sharrif’s
life is also about triumph, honesty, integrity, determination,
perseverance and character. The NCAA stated that he received
preferential treatment; there is nothing preferential about his life.
He grew up with only his great grandmother and still sends her Pell
Grant money so she can pay her bills. How many kids do you know that
would do that? I know one – Sharrif Floyd.
I want to make it clear that this issue is not about sports agents,
Florida boosters or his recruitment to Florida or anywhere else.
The issue is about his survival and the only reason the NCAA, the
SEC and the University of Florida were aware of these issues is
because Sharrif brought them to our attention last February. He came
forward because, as I said before, he is honest and because of his
integrity.
The toughest day that I have had as a head football coach at Florida
was the day that I had to tell Sharrif that he could not play in our
game vs. FAU last week. I took away part of his family.
He had tears in his eyes and said “What have I done wrong?” I told
him he did nothing wrong. It wasn’t any easier to tell him today
that he would be missing Saturday’s game.
I have two sons at home- if they end up like Sharrif I will consider
myself a successful father. “
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2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions
2008 National Football Champions |
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