I am not a Gator fan or even a SEC conference supporter, I am looking at these blogs and seeing the rivalry of these fans getting the best of their initial responses.
I think that Lane Kiffin has handled this situation perfectly. He has gathered the information and has made his decision. He has now kicked those players off of the team. I don't care if he is the Tennessee coach, did you hear me....HE KICKED THOSE PLAYERS OFF THE TEAM.
I think it is funny that Joiner isn't talked about or the late great Percy Harvin. Harvin was kicked out of high school sports, Gators still went after him. If I can remember the past 9 months, I believe Nukeese was the number one WR that Gator fans wanted. Until he bolted for Tennessee, I know you hate the kid now because he some how decided to go some where else. IF you don't play for the gator nation then you are the enemy.
Sad part is, the kid made a horrible decision (also stated by Kiffin) and all you fans care about is seeing Tennessee fold. Don't worry about the kid, as long as Tennessee goes down that's all that matters. P.S. The real reason you gator fans care about Lane Kiffin, is because he scares you and you know sooner then later Tennessee will be back!! Hard to stay on top for ever!!
3 titles in four years not so bad, but remember the 70's and 80's?! What goes up...must come down. Great talking to you guys!!
Northern Fan
Ok. So you're right. Lane Kiffen handled the situation the way he should have. But like I said, this decision was an absolute no-brainer. With the gravity of the offense these kids committed, there is no way you can keep them on the team. Although, it is interesting to note that the one kid, who happens to be their best player, still hasn't been kicked off the team yet. We'll see what happens there...Lane is still waiting for more information on him.
Ok...now on to your dumb comments:
Percy Harvin. Are you serious? You are bashing the Gators for going after the #1 player, according to several sources, in the country?! He had a little bit of an attitude problem in High School, but that's about it. He wasn't getting arrested left and right. He was a freakin teenager. Like I've posted before on these forums, some of these kids who are so highly touted think they own the world. Percy kept out of trouble his entire tenure with UF. Sure, he tested positive for marijuana before the NFL draft (after he already left UF), but then again, what percentage of college athletes do you think do that anyways?
Next, Nukeese Richardson. Firstly, he was NOT the #1 WR the Gators were going after. In fact, Andre Debose was the #1 guy. Good job with all your info and swaying to fit your argument. Sure, UF would have loved Nukeese this year, but he decided to take the low road. Lane told Nukeese to wait until signing day and screw over UF by switching. So he did so. It's true that I think Nukeese and Lane pulled a bush-league move...but I'm ok with it...it's recruiting wars out there...so anything goes.
As far as feeling sorry for Nukeese...why should I? He's a big-boy. He decided it would be fun to pull an armed robbery! Are you kidding me? He needs to go to jail. I try and I try to lay out intelligent arguments, but alas, it does nothing for some people. Nukeese and those other young men committed an act against society in which they need to be subject to penalties. Like I've said before, this has absolutely NOTHING to do with the "rivalry" between UF and UT. If Nukeese were a Gator right now, I'd want him kicked off the team too. These young men need to learn that you can't get away with anything just because youre a highly touted athlete. There are consequences to actions.
Finally, are you joking when you say Gator fans are "scared" of Lane Kiffen? Seriously? What has this guy proven besides having a big mouth? He's burned so many bridges in the SEC it's not even funny. It's one thing if you have the resume...but he's done nothing. Sure, UT leads the NCAA in moral victories...but their actual record is 5-5. Yeah, I'm very scared (*sarcasm*). In reality, I'd love to see Tennessee get better and actually give some competition in the SEC East again.
Also, thanks for pointing out that after potentially winning 3 out of 4 titles that it can't keep up forever. Like any realistic fan doesn't know that.
I sense a lot of hate and bias in the tone of your post. Who are you a fan of anyways?