College Football Thread

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

Just now, Brass Cannon said:

There standards are almost as low as ours. 40% at Maryland

For all those not named Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan, or Michigan State in the East division a bowl is the standard.

[LamarCheeks 18,921]

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,744]

Thank you for bringing MD and Rutgers into the B1G.  Hard to fathom decision earlier today at MD and now this at Rutgers.

Rutgers football player charged in attempted double-murder plot

A linebacker on the Rutgers University football team was accused Tuesday of involvement in a plot to murder two members of a friend's family, authorities said.

Izaia Bullock, 22, a junior at the university from Linden, faces two counts of first-degree attempted murder and two counts of first-degree conspiracy to commit murder.

Bullock was dismissed from the Rutgers football team Tuesday, and the university said in a statement that he will face disciplinary proceedings. 

Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew Carey and Rutgers police chief Kenneth Cop announced his arrest and the charges in a news statement Tuesday evening.

They said the charges came after determining that on Monday, "Bullock initiated a plot to murder the family members of an acquaintance."

The targets, who are not affiliated with Rutgers, were not injured, a prosecutor's spokeswoman said.

According to his player page on the university's athletic website, Bullock played linebacker and running back at Linden High School, and played with the Gattaca Football Club.

Gattaca is a private junior college-like program that assists high school graduates into getting recruited by NCAA football programs.

Bullock is being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center before a first appearance in Superior Court in New Brunswick.

[Brass Cannon 24,801]

2 hours ago, LamarCheeks said:

So they're fine with letting the strength coach -- and him alone -- take the fall? What a crock of sh*t!

Youd ruin tje guys life without any proof. He wasnt convicted of anything. 

[TheWatShot 13,999]

Remember when we beat Virginia? They're ranked #25 in the CFP poll. I wonder how much higher they'd be if they didn't have a bad loss to us.

[LamarCheeks 18,921]

14 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

Youd ruin tje guys life without any proof. He wasnt convicted of anything. 

Ruin the guy's life without any proof? ... Are you serious? A kid died. The proof is the dead body of Jordan  McNair. And we're not talking about a court of law. We're talking about common sense and doing what's right. ... Was Rick Pitino convicted of anything? He lost his job. 

[Brass Cannon 24,801]

7 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

Ruin the guy's life without any proof? ... Are you serious? A kid died. The proof is the dead body of Jordan  McNair. And we're not talking about a court of law. We're talking about common sense and doing what's right. ... Was Rick Pitino convicted of anything? He lost his job. 

Interesting how the standards are different when the victim isn’t a woman 

[ThompsonHoosier 3,414]

At this point, Maryland is doing more damage to their program by keeping Durkin than by firing him. Some of the current players have already spoken out against the decision to keep him. Also, what mother in their right mind will be okay with having their kid be coached by Durkin?

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

At this point, Maryland is doing more damage to their program by keeping Durkin than by firing him. Some of the current players have already spoken out against the decision to keep him. Also, what mother in their right mind will be okay with having their kid be coached by Durkin?

Agreed. How can a parent allow their son to play for him?

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

ESPN is reporting that Durkin was fired today.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,744]

2 minutes ago, biteoftheapple said:

ESPN is reporting that Durkin was fired today.

Supposedly confirmed in a team meeting.  Maryland administration looks like a bunch of circus clowns.

[LamarCheeks 18,921]

4 minutes ago, biteoftheapple said:

ESPN is reporting that Durkin was fired today.

So he was reinstated yesterday and fired today. I wonder what will happen tomorrow????

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,744]

University President Loh basically gave the finger to the Board of Regents and good for him after they threatened to fire him if he didn't reinstate Durkin.  Loh's statement:  

"Since returning to campus after yesterday's press conference, I have met with the leadership of the Student Government Association speaking on behalf of numerous student organizations; the Senate Executive Committee; Deans; department chairs; and campus leadership," Loh said in the statement. "The overwhelming majority of stakeholders expressed serious concerns about Coach DJ Durkin returning to the campus.

"The chair of the Board of Regents has publicly acknowledged that I had previously raised serious concerns about Coach Durkin's return. This is not at all a reflection of my opinion of Coach Durkin as a person. However, a departure is in the best interest of the University, and this afternoon Coach Durkin was informed that the University will part ways.

"This is a difficult decision, but it is the right one for our entire University. I will devote the remaining months of my presidency to advancing the needed reforms in our Athletic Department that prioritize the safety and well-being of our student-athletes."

[KingPG21 6,584]

Its weird how much I enjoy watching Auburn lose. Something about them just rubs me the wrong way

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

Coach Malzone...I bet

[Demo 19,978]

Nebraska and Louisville. 2 massive road dogs. One competing, one straight up quit. Teams reflecting the character of their Head Coaches.

[LIHoosier 26,201]

Usually if a game is 77-16, I would post the 'Stop it, he's already dead' meme. But since its of Uof6 getting the beating, I'm hoping Clemson hit 100.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

Nebraska driving down 24-30 to OSU with 5 mins to play. Go huskers

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

Buckeyes scored. I thought Neb was in black. Sorry

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

Nebraska and Louisville. 2 massive road dogs. One competing, one straight up quit. Teams reflecting the character of their Head Coaches.

Watch for Louisville to find out that Petrino is a horrible human being now that they're losing.


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