If I was the UTn QB, I'd be a tad worried at this point...
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Randy Platt Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 11:17 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the Sharrif Floyd 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's hometown helpers, I believe his HS Coach was discussing a bake sale to raise money to help cover expenses, get media coverage, along with Floyd's story, the NCAA will end up on the wrong side despite their best intentions(?). When Floyd does regain eligibility, you think he play with an even bigger chip on his shoulder? I pity that offensive lineman on the other side. Okay, maybe not. Randy Platt aka "PCGator" aka "The Armchair Quarterback" aka "The Other Randy" Later Gators! Afterwhile the Rest! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Woody Bass Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 8:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [gatortalk] Foley, Muschamp release statements on the Sharrif Floyd 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. " -- 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 Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- 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 Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- 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 Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us
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