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I have to believe that UF is concerned with NCAA implications as these players are all suspended from all team activities not just the game. A few years ago UNC had similar numbers of suspensions (not similar offence) and most went the whole season without in most cases any decision being reached as to whether rules were violated. If there is a NCAA part to this story don't expect any decision any time soon. It may be UF compliance not McElwain holding them out.
If there was ever an opportunity to try and flip a Gator commit from the 18 or19 class, now would be the time. If I were the parent of a player that's made a UF commitment, I would certainly be concerned with what's happening in Gainesville. Hint Hint.
THAT is funny!!
Only one's I would consider would be Corral, Copeland, Chase and Pitts. Even then only if we don't get Fields or Ford
Exactly, McElwain is beyond soft on disciplining players. He's doing this in hopes the NCAA doesn't take it further.
When this story first broke Neil Shulman (of inallkindsofweather) reported (among other things) that the events took place "some time ago" and no player will be kicked out of school or dismissed from the team and the issue had already been handled internally.
IF that's true, McElwain had known for a while and was trying to keep the story of his players receiving improper benefits (which necessitates suspension during NCAA investigation; remember Gurley?) on the down low.
IMO: The players weren't going to be suspended until the internet blew up and Finebaum (et al.) got hold of it.
And on a related note, Coach Butch Jones confirms another Vol starter, OT Drew Richmond, will be out for the GT game for violating team rules.
If re-instatement is dependent upon NCAA approval, good luck. That could take a LONG, LONG time. Seems like Gurley's went on forever back in the day.
There are more coming!
"A source tells Spectrum Sports more players will be suspended in the future due to their involvement in the ongoing UFPD investigation."
http://www.mynews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/sports/article.html/content/news/articles/bhsn/2017/8/30/florida_gators_footb.html
Well I'll just wait see what happens, hopefully the players are treated fairly. Not overly punished, and certainly not let off the hook. FAIR...if there is such a thing in the swamp
Fair would be after the WGOCP, right?
Gurley's went on 5 weeks, 4 games but it was only 3 weeks for the investigation as 2 weeks were additional suspension imposed by NCAA. As I mentioned above the UNC deal was all season for about 11 of the 13/14 involved although that was not illegal activities. Even then most cases were never resolved (UNC held them out for fear of forfeiture of games IF they were ineligible)