The *OFFICIAL* Brandon Spikes thread (merged)

#777
#777
ha...anything that makes creyer look like a fool is fine with me...now creyer should join him off the sidelines this saturday
 
#778
#778
Perhaps Urban's decision will dam the river of tears that have been cried on this forum the past 4 days.


On the upside, UF and Meyer have gotten plenty of media attention and boots his street cred which pulls in more big recruits (at least according to VN). :good!:
 
#780
#780
UF had the street cred with thugs cornered before this incident. Urban and Spikes caving in to media pressure will no doubt make them look weak.
 
#781
#781
1 game isnt enough from what i saw. 2 games would send a message, that was rediculous
 
#782
#782
Here's what I don't get.

Meyer, Foley (UF AD) and Slive talked this whole thing over before UF stated the 1/2 game punishment.

It amazes me that those three could not foresee that UF would have to suspend Spikes for a full game in order to avoid a media backlash.

Now Meyer, Foley, UF, Slive and the SEC all end up with egg on their faces and Spikes ends up having to sit for a full game anyway to try to cool down the media backlash.

A full game suspension from the get go probably would have gotten UF Meyer Slive and the SEC predominantly positive press for sending at least a reasonably strong message that Spikes actions and those like it will not be tolerated.

I'm amazed that Foley and Slive did not demonstrate better judgement on this. Duh!
 
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#783
#783
Mr. Two Bits said:
On the upside, UF and Meyer have gotten plenty of media attention and boots his street cred which pulls in more big recruits (at least according to VN). :good!:
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Jevon Smith WR; 6'3" 190. In addition to his exceptional leaping ability, Jevon is blessed with pointy yet strong fingers. Likes to only play half games against meaningless opponents. Leaning towards UF.
 
#784
#784
Mr. Two Bits said:
Perhaps Urban's decision will dam the river of tears that have been cried on this forum the past 4 days.


On the upside, UF and Meyer have gotten plenty of media attention and boots his street cred which pulls in more big recruits (at least according to VN). :good!:
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I didn't know your program had sunk to the point that you needed it. I guess that you, being more of an insider, would know best how much and what kind of publicity UF needs. IMO – it is indeed a sorry program that could not rely on last year’s NC for cred. I guess that's what decades of sucktitude does to a program.
 
#785
#785
Mr. Two Bits said:
Perhaps Urban's decision will dam the river of tears that have been cried on this forum the past 4 days. On the upside, UF and Meyer have gotten plenty of media attention and boots his street cred which pulls in more big recruits (at least according to VN). :good!:
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You are trying way too hard.
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#786
#786
volinbham said:
Jevon Smith WR; 6'3" 190. In addition to his exceptional leaping ability, Jevon is blessed with pointy yet strong fingers. Likes to only play half games against meaningless opponents. Leaning towards UF.
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Good, he will enjoy the half game against UT.
 
#787
#787
VolDad said:
I didn't know your program had sunk to the point that you needed it. I guess that you, being more of an insider, would know best how much and what kind of publicity UF needs. IMO – it is indeed a sorry program that could not rely on last year’s NC for cred. I guess that's what decades of sucktitude does to a program.
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I stand corrected. Only UT needs that type of desperate attention. UF can stand on it's championships.
 
#790
#790
Tidal Surge said:
Here's what I don't get.

Meyer, Foley (UF AD) and Slive talked this whole thing over before UF stated the 1/2 game punishment.

It amazes me that those three could not foresee that UF would have to suspend Spikes for a full game in order to avoid a media backlash.

Now Meyer, Foley, UF, Slive and the SEC all end up with egg on their faces and Spikes ends up having to sit for a full game anyway to try to cool down the media backlash.

A full game suspension from the get go probably would have gotten UF Meyer Slive and the SEC predominantly positive press for sending at least a reasonably strong message that Spikes actions and those like it will not be tolerated.

I'm amazed that Foley and Slive did not demonstrate better judgement on this. Duh!
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I agree..
IMHO I believe they thought that half a game would be accepted and did NOT expect so many people to be outraged not only by what they saw but with the punishment. I personally do not believe Brandon simply CHOSE to be suspended an entire game but I believe that this was just part of the plan to clean up the matter. Makes Brandon look good...makes CUM look good...See what I mean?
 
#792
#792
Just saw spikes decided to sit the entire game to avoid being distraction.
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#793
#793
How noble of him. Does anybody believe this is anything other than caving to pressure?
 
#796
#796
Mr. Two Bits said:
Good, he will enjoy the half game against UT.
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I can tell by your post that you don’t understand NCAA football so let me help explain something to you. This is not like the NFL. You do not play teams in your division twice a year.
 
#797
#797
pattiycake said:
I agree..
IMHO I believe they thought that half a game would be accepted and did NOT expect so many people to be outraged not only by what they saw but with the punishment. I personally do not believe Brandon simply CHOSE to be suspended an entire game but I believe that this was just part of the plan to clean up the matter. Makes Brandon look good...makes CUM look good...See what I mean?
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UF and the SEC have marketing and public / media relations pros on their payroll that should understand the landscape well enough to know that there are anti-UF and anti-SEC sentiments and pot-stirrers (e.g., ESPN has plenty) out there. Meyer, Foley and Slive blew it.

I do see what you mean in questioning whether Spikes actually asked for a full game suspension. Others have questioned that as well. We'll probably never know who really initiated the move to bump it to a full suspension. Regardless, it was a good move, even though they should have gotten it right the first time.
 
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#798
#798
Tidal Surge said:
Here's what I don't get.

Meyer, Foley (UF AD) and Slive talked this whole thing over before UF stated the 1/2 game punishment.

It amazes me that those three could not foresee that UF would have to suspend Spikes for a full game in order to avoid a media backlash.

Now Meyer, Foley, UF, Slive and the SEC all end up with egg on their faces and Spikes ends up having to sit for a full game anyway to try to cool down the media backlash.

A full game suspension from the get go probably would have gotten UF Meyer Slive and the SEC predominantly positive press for sending at least a reasonably strong message that Spikes actions and those like it will not be tolerated.

I'm amazed that Foley and Slive did not demonstrate better judgement on this. Duh!
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You're 100 % correct on everything here, but I am not sure why you are amazed. Slive has had a questionable year in handling things, no matter what team you cheer for.
 
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