JENKINS DISMISSED, TRESSEL'S TROUBLES & CAM NEWTON OFFERED $1 MILLION
All-SEC cornerback Janoris Jenkins of Florida had been dismissed from the Gator football program. He was arrested for possession of marijuana 3 times in an 11-month period. New coach Will Muschamp decided he had to change to dynamic in Gainesville, no more repeated rule violations. The program has been embarrassed with 27 arrests in the past 5 years, Muschamp vowed that would change when he was hired. He took the first step toward that change today. What will become of Jenkins now? He is a highly rated cornerback by NFL scouts, most consider him a top-20 pick. He could transfer to another Division I school, sit out a season & finish his senior eligibility. He could transfer to a Division I-AA school & play this September or he could allow himself to go in this summers NFL supplemental draft. That would get him a contract but it wouldn't pay nearly what he's worth or would receive in the 2012 draft. Plus right now he's damaged goods with a number of NFL teams, flagrant disregard for the rules is not a quality NFL-types appreciate. I think the option of transferring to a I-AA school, staying clean & dominating lesser competition is the way to go. The staying clean appears like it could be the hardest part for Jenkins.
**UPDATE @ 9:20PM - So much for my opinion, according to SI.com's Tony Pauline, their resident draft expert, Janoris Jenkins is shopping for an agent as of tonight. He was dismissed from the Gator program this afternoon. Jenkins will enter the supplemental draft in July.
The "Vest" maybe doomed as head coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The NCAA notified the University yesterday the governing body was clearing the school of any responsibility in the "Tattoo Gate" mess, but not head coach Jim Tressel. In a nutshell, players traded & sold Big Ten championship rings, bowl jerseys & other team memorabilia for tattoos from a Columbus area shop. Tressel was notified of what was transpiring by several people outside the football program. Instead of notifying the compliance office, athletic director or university president, he kept it to himself probably hoping it would die. It didn't, it festered & got a lot worse. Now the NCAA is involved & even the most loyal former Buckeye players believe Tressel is as good as gone. ESPN College Football analyst & former OSU running back, Robert Smith, said today "I haven't heard anything, that in my estimation, won't lead to his firing." Kirk Herbsteidt, former Buckeye QB & currently the lead color broadcaster for ABC/ESPN said "I think it will be very difficult moving forward with Jim Tressel as the coach." Herbstreidt, who recently had to move his family out of Ohio because he has been outspoken about this & other Ohio State issues, added "It's difficult to go into a recruit's living room, look the parents in the eye & say 'we do things right at Ohio State' when you have this in your personal history." Former linebacking great Chis Spielman, also an ABC color commentator, is loyal to Tressel & said "if my son's ever good enough to play at Ohio State, I want him to play for Jim Tressel." But Spielman added "He's admitted mistakes & I think the NCAA is going to come down hard. I don't think you can have who knowingly puts ineligible players out on the field & have those games taken away from them. I think his intent was pure but his actions justify the punishment that's going to come his way. What I do not understand is the NCAA's reluctance to the same speedy conclusion they came to in the Dez Bryant case in 2009. He was caught lying to an NCAA investigator & he lost his eligibility, end of story. Tressel was caught lying by signing compliance reports submitted to the NCAA when he knew of the "Tattoo Gate" problems. There's no denying it, he's guilty. Why does Tressel & Ohio State get until the season's over to mete out whatever punishment they deem appropriate? I don't a see how he survives this, after serving his 5-game suspension, I believe Tressel will have just a handful of games left as head coach for the Buckeyes.
Cam Newton has been offered $1 million dollars to answer four simple questions submitted by a polygraph examiner. A website, www.camnewtonliedetector.com is offering Newton $1 million with no strings attached, just answer the four questions, if all 4 "no" responses are truthful, he gets the million bucks & walks. Here are the four questions:
1. Prior to signing with Auburn, were you aware your father was "shopping" you to Mississippi State or any other school?
2. Did you tell Dan or Meghan Mullen that you signed with Auburn because you truly believed Auburn had paid for your commitment?
3. Did anyone on the Auburn coaching staff/athletic department instruct you how to answer questions from the NCAA by lying or avoiding the truth?
4. Did you or your family ever receive impermissible benefits from Auburn?
That's it, answer "no" truthfully to all four questions & the money's his. Realistically, this could end all the rumors about Newton. If he demanded the money be placed in escrow before the test & that the polygraph examiner was independent from either party, if he's been telling the truth, here's his chance to prove it, clear his name & pocket a cool mil.
Day one in the post lockout NFL was one of chaos, there was a wide variety of player experiences around the league. Some teams allowed players in, but didn't allow them to workout. Only the New York Giants, the league's most fan-friendly, player-friendly franchise, allowed their players full access to the weight room as well as access to team doctors & the trainer's room. Some teams gave their players & coaches the day off, thereby kicking the can down the road until a decision on the league's stay appeal is reached. Other teams, like the Chiefs, had players who decided not to report to work & create a media circus or undo pressure on the team. So many players have bonuses that rely on their participation in 85-90% of the scheduled off-season training days. They don't want to jeopardize that bonus money, so they're showing up & will continue to do so until something definitive is reached.
**UPDATE @ 9:20PM - So much for my opinion, according to SI.com's Tony Pauline, their resident draft expert, Janoris Jenkins is shopping for an agent as of tonight. He was dismissed from the Gator program this afternoon. Jenkins will enter the supplemental draft in July.
The "Vest" maybe doomed as head coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The NCAA notified the University yesterday the governing body was clearing the school of any responsibility in the "Tattoo Gate" mess, but not head coach Jim Tressel. In a nutshell, players traded & sold Big Ten championship rings, bowl jerseys & other team memorabilia for tattoos from a Columbus area shop. Tressel was notified of what was transpiring by several people outside the football program. Instead of notifying the compliance office, athletic director or university president, he kept it to himself probably hoping it would die. It didn't, it festered & got a lot worse. Now the NCAA is involved & even the most loyal former Buckeye players believe Tressel is as good as gone. ESPN College Football analyst & former OSU running back, Robert Smith, said today "I haven't heard anything, that in my estimation, won't lead to his firing." Kirk Herbsteidt, former Buckeye QB & currently the lead color broadcaster for ABC/ESPN said "I think it will be very difficult moving forward with Jim Tressel as the coach." Herbstreidt, who recently had to move his family out of Ohio because he has been outspoken about this & other Ohio State issues, added "It's difficult to go into a recruit's living room, look the parents in the eye & say 'we do things right at Ohio State' when you have this in your personal history." Former linebacking great Chis Spielman, also an ABC color commentator, is loyal to Tressel & said "if my son's ever good enough to play at Ohio State, I want him to play for Jim Tressel." But Spielman added "He's admitted mistakes & I think the NCAA is going to come down hard. I don't think you can have who knowingly puts ineligible players out on the field & have those games taken away from them. I think his intent was pure but his actions justify the punishment that's going to come his way. What I do not understand is the NCAA's reluctance to the same speedy conclusion they came to in the Dez Bryant case in 2009. He was caught lying to an NCAA investigator & he lost his eligibility, end of story. Tressel was caught lying by signing compliance reports submitted to the NCAA when he knew of the "Tattoo Gate" problems. There's no denying it, he's guilty. Why does Tressel & Ohio State get until the season's over to mete out whatever punishment they deem appropriate? I don't a see how he survives this, after serving his 5-game suspension, I believe Tressel will have just a handful of games left as head coach for the Buckeyes.
Cam Newton has been offered $1 million dollars to answer four simple questions submitted by a polygraph examiner. A website, www.camnewtonliedetector.com is offering Newton $1 million with no strings attached, just answer the four questions, if all 4 "no" responses are truthful, he gets the million bucks & walks. Here are the four questions:
1. Prior to signing with Auburn, were you aware your father was "shopping" you to Mississippi State or any other school?
2. Did you tell Dan or Meghan Mullen that you signed with Auburn because you truly believed Auburn had paid for your commitment?
3. Did anyone on the Auburn coaching staff/athletic department instruct you how to answer questions from the NCAA by lying or avoiding the truth?
4. Did you or your family ever receive impermissible benefits from Auburn?
That's it, answer "no" truthfully to all four questions & the money's his. Realistically, this could end all the rumors about Newton. If he demanded the money be placed in escrow before the test & that the polygraph examiner was independent from either party, if he's been telling the truth, here's his chance to prove it, clear his name & pocket a cool mil.
Day one in the post lockout NFL was one of chaos, there was a wide variety of player experiences around the league. Some teams allowed players in, but didn't allow them to workout. Only the New York Giants, the league's most fan-friendly, player-friendly franchise, allowed their players full access to the weight room as well as access to team doctors & the trainer's room. Some teams gave their players & coaches the day off, thereby kicking the can down the road until a decision on the league's stay appeal is reached. Other teams, like the Chiefs, had players who decided not to report to work & create a media circus or undo pressure on the team. So many players have bonuses that rely on their participation in 85-90% of the scheduled off-season training days. They don't want to jeopardize that bonus money, so they're showing up & will continue to do so until something definitive is reached.
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