NCAA 2014 Season Discussion

davyjose wrote: »

Didn't know this. Oregons spring game isn't for another month.

polaris68 wrote: »

The Notre Dame Blue-Gold Game is on Saturday.

Two years ago, nobody expected Dorial Green-Beckham's career at Missouri to last four years. On Friday afternoon, it came to an end after just two. Green-Beckham, Rivals No. 1 recruit in the nation for 2012, was dismissed from the football program in what was termed a joint decision between Gary Pinkel and Director of Athletics Mike Alden.

"This decision was made with the best interests of all involved in mind," said Pinkel in a statement. "Dorial's priority going forward needs to be focusing on getting the help he needs. As we have all along, we will continue to do everything we can to assist Dorial and his family. We care deeply about Dorial and his well-being, but hopefully he can benefit from a fresh start."

"We have a high standard of conduct for our student-athletes," said Alden in the same statement. "Though we provide the resources and mentoring to all of our student-athletes, we are also responsible to the community at large and to the ideals and values of the University of Missouri. We have determined that this was a necessary step for our football team, athletic department, the University and our community."

John Beckham, Dorial's adoptive father and high school coach told PowerMizzou.com: "Dorial is devastated and we are very disappointed in the outcome."

Green-Beckham was indefinitely suspended by Pinkel on Monday as rumors of an alleged assault over the weekend began to swirl (you can read the full story here). Early Friday afternoon, Green-Beckham put out a statement through the St. Louis Post-Dispatch via John Beckham:

"First and most importantly, I take responsibly for my conduct and my mistakes. Don't blame my girlfriend or her friends for anything. I am not looking for sympathy. I thank those who have given me concern. I have been young and dumb. I want to be better. During my suspension I'm entering counseling. With help, I know I can be stronger emotionally and spiritually. My relationship with God, my family, friends, teammates and coaches are most important in my life, not football. It may not be possible to fix everything, but it won't be for not trying."

What now cannot be fixed is Green-Beckham's career at Missouri. That is over just more than two years after he signed as the No. 1 high school recruit in America. He caught 87 passes for 1,278 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Alden is meeting with the media at 4:30 this afternoon. The Tigers return to the practice field on Saturday morning for a scrimmage and that will be the next opportunity for the media to speak to Pinkel.

HigginsJ wrote: »

Unbelieveable. Does he have to sit out a year now or can he drop down to JUCO?

As for the immediate future, Green-Beckham has three options: drop down to the FCS level or lower (JUCO ranks included) and play immediately; transfer to an FBS program and sit out the 2014 season to satisfy NCAA transfer rules; or sit out the 2014 season entirely. As he’s not three years removed from high school, the NFL’s supplemental draft this summer would not be an option.

After the 2014 season, Green-Beckham could then play at the FBS level (unlikely) or make himself available as an early entrant to the 2015 NFL draft (highly likely). In other words, we’ve likely seen the last of Green-Beckham on the big stage of major college football.

HigginsJ wrote: »

Who will be starting QB for them? Malik Zaire has been making noise about being starter but I assume Everett Golson will come straight back in?

Really looking forward to seeing Christian Hackenberg in Croker. The guy is going to be a franchise QB in the NFL in a couple of years.

What will the SEC look like with no McCarron, Murray, Mettenberger & Manziel?

Can famous Jameis repeat his success from last year or is he too consumed with baseball?

Every year that goes by my interest in college football increases, can't wait

Tallahassee, Fla. — Early on the morning of Dec. 7, 2012, a freshman at Florida State University reported that she had been raped by a stranger somewhere off campus after a night of drinking at a popular Tallahassee bar called Potbelly’s.

As she gave her account to the police, several bruises began to appear, indicating recent trauma. Tests would later find semen on her underwear.

For nearly a year, the events of that evening remained a well-kept secret until the woman’s allegations burst into the open, roiling the university and threatening a prized asset: Jameis Winston, one of the marquee names of college football.

Three weeks after Mr. Winston was publicly identified as the suspect, the storm had passed. The local prosecutor announced that he lacked the evidence to charge Mr. Winston with rape. The quarterback would go on to win the Heisman Trophy and lead Florida State to the national championship.

In his announcement, the prosecutor, William N. Meggs, acknowledged a number of shortcomings in the police investigation. In fact, an examination by The New York Times has found that there was virtually no investigation at all, either by the police or the university.

The police did not follow the obvious leads that would have quickly identified the suspect as well as witnesses, one of whom videotaped part of the sexual encounter. After the accuser identified Mr. Winston as her assailant, the police did not even attempt to interview him for nearly two weeks and never obtained his DNA.

The detective handling the case waited two months to write his first report and then prematurely suspended his inquiry without informing the accuser. By the time the prosecutor got the case, important evidence had disappeared, including the video of the sexual act.

Paully D wrote: »

Jameis Winston arrested for stealing crab legs $32.70 worth from a supermarket. Yep, really.