Florida coach Urban Meyer has suspended DE Carlos Dunlap for the SEC Championship game. In a program that has been riddled with arrests during his tenure, Urban Meyer has done the right thing. While the coach could have put the player above the team and 'allow the justice system to run its course', Meyer did not hesitate to send a message to his players.
Unlike in past incidences, Meyer did not suspend one of his best players for a menial game nor did he only suspend Dunlap for the first half. Meyer has suspended Carlos Dunlap indefinitely while the athletic department and University gathers more information.
Reviewing the judge's statements, will this violation go deeper than a simple case of underage drinking? While that is doubtful, according to ESPN's Chris Low:
SECRivals will be hosting a live discussion on Talkshoe.com on Thursday December 3rd at 7:00pm EST. Joining myself will be Aaron Torres of ArronTorres-Sports.com.
Selected topics will include:
SEC Championship Game Preview and Analysis
The Heisman Trophy
SEC Bowl Selections
BCS Bowl Selections
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On top of the ability to call in live, there is also a live chat function that allows everyone to haze the living crap out of us while we are streaming. If you miss it live, you can always download the podcast that is created.
Nashville's Music City Bowl is currently in the fourth year of a four year contract. This year's bowl game will pit the fifth pick from the SEC against the fourth pick from the ACC.
We expect the potential for this year's line-up to be announced this week.
The Sunday before the SEC Championship Game, the opposing coaches perform a teleconference with the media. Here are excerpts from Coach Urban Meyer and Coach Nick Saban's conference call.
The Florida Gators opened up as 5.5 point favorites over the Crimson Tide of Alabama for the SEC Championship game. This game will be played December 5th.
What Does the Point Spread History Show about the SEC Title Game?
Darrell is down with a virus, so here comes the deluded thoughts of an old man regarding the football from this past week.
Tennessee takes down Kentucky for the 25th straight time. Honestly, as a UT fan, I knew the Wildcats would give UT all they could handle. Going into the game, I was shocked that so many people picked against the Vols. Anyone that knows anything about football knows that a running game will win nine out of ten times.
Charlie Weiss ... he done yet? Anyone else sick of hearing about his butt? Let's get real. He had success at New England because he was videotaping his opponents' practices. Apparently he was incapable of getting that done at Notre Dame. Considering he came into Notre Dame such an aloof idiot, it's only fitting he leaves ND with his tail between his legs. 10-1 says he goes back to the NFL as an assistant and never re-enters the college game.
What a mess the SEC is in. With guaranteed bowl contracts in place, the bowl selections are going to come down to a single category: money. Yes, that is correct, your favorite team (who incidentally has the same over all record as a team they beat) may receive the golden shaft this bowl season ... all for money.
Do not be shocked to see several teams receive their bids based on whether or not they can sell their ticket allotment.
Don't believe me? That is your right, but pull the wool out of your eyes for a moment to look at the log jam that is the SEC. Alabama and Florida know within two cities where they are going.
The winner of the SEC Championship game on December 5th will play for the BCS Title. The loser of the SEC Championship Game will play in the Sugar Bowl. Outside of these two front runners, the bowl bid game selection is strictly a guessing game.
Breaking News: Tennessee Vols receive bid to the Capital One Bowl ...
Anthony Dixon rushed for 133 yards and in doing so set the school record single-season rushing mark. Chris Relf rushed for 131 yards and three touchdowns as the Bulldogs left the number 20th rankes Rebs wondering what train hit them head on as Mississippi State rolled to a 41-27 victory.
What was supposed to be a victory lap for the Rebs and a trip to somewhere in central Florida come bowl time was not to be. All I can say is one hell of a game to State and "Who Let the Dogs Out."
Yep, these picks are late ... so sue me ... due to a rough work schedule and spending time with family ... and sleeping ... I think you get the picture. The weekly picks panel will be updated during the weekend ... I am still trying to recover from last night, sorry guys.
I still can not believe the regular season ends this weekend. At times it has flown by and at times (especially with Urban Meyer trying to crawl inside of Tim Tebow's facemask) it has seemed slow.
Last week: 5-1 Season: 73-15 (.8295)
Note: I do not feel 'that' confident with this week's picks, at all ... is this the week the bottom drops out?
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Florida coach Urban Meyer has suspended DE Carlos Dunlap for the SEC Championship game. In a program that has been riddled with arrests during his tenure, Urban Meyer has done the right thing. While the coach could have put the player above the team and 'allow the justice system to run its course', Meyer did not hesitate to send a message to his players.
Darrell is down with a virus, so here comes the deluded thoughts of an old man regarding the football from this past week.
What a mess the SEC is in. With guaranteed bowl contracts in place, the bowl selections are going to come down to a single category: money. Yes, that is correct, your favorite team (who incidentally has the same over all record as a team they beat) may receive the golden shaft this bowl season ... all for money.
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