AVERY ATKINS Charge: Misdemeanor domestic battery in July 2006 after an altercation in Daytona Beach with the mother of his child. Oregon State Maurkice & Mike Pouncey. Team punishment: Davis was always in Meyers doghouse and hardly allowed to practice or play with the team for various academic and disciplinary reasons, so its safe to say Meyer suspended Davis for his crimes. He was cited for having a stolen parking decal, which was a common citation among athletes, and he was with a group of athletes whom police questioned about shooting fireworks at people, to which Florida running back Chris Rainey admitted responsibility. Outcome: Nothing has been ruled on the case, according to court records. Safety Tony Joiner was charged with breaking into an impound lot to retrieve his girlfriend's towed car. Michigan State Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Relating or blaming these serious charges to the UniversityofFlorida, myself or our staff is wrong and irresponsible.. Wisconsin. The felony charge was reduced to a misdemeanor and later dropped. He recently commented on the alarming numbers. A 63-yard Tennessee drive ending with a Jonathan Crompton 1-yard TD run. The Gators ran up the score in a 49-10 win, and they took every opportunity to make it hurt for . But UF coach Dan Mullen, who was the offensive coordinator during that 2008 game, will look to swing things back in Floridas direction and earn his first win in the rivalry as head coach. 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He was later arrested on charges of marijuana possession and of battery and assault. For the Gators, that game meant one thing and one thing only: revenge. According to the New York Times, "a roster on the university's website lists 121 players, 41 of whom were arrested either in college or after, and sometimes both. Jenkins told police he was fighting because he thought someone was going to steal the gold chain around his neck, but the officer said he didnt see anyone doing that. Florida outscored opponents 611-181 that season, losing just one game by a single point to Ole Miss. "Our staff, myself and our families worked very hard to mentor and guide him," he said of Hernandez. When will we start holding individuals accountable for their own decisions/actions and stop blaming any/everyone else? All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. This one had all the elements: an Everglades creature (in . There were many other infamous names on that 2008 Gator team Offensive linemen Maurkice and Mike Pouncey, the Pouncey brothers, who wore "Free Hernandez" hats in support of their felon friend, starting a movement that brought a lot of the wrong attention. Meyer made a similar comment in a text message reported Saturday by a sportswriter for the Columbus Dispatch. Taking pity on the Georgia players, whose fans had abandoned them, some Florida fans in the crowd cheered after the UGA touchdown just to be courteous, of course. The episode led to Newton's transfer. Charge No. David Swanson Sep 9, 2013 A period that's already been really pretty shitty for the members of the University. 2008. For context, we have to go back to the prior year. Team punishment: Curtis was in Meyers doghouse, but he was also injured, so it was difficult to tell why he was out. Team punishment: To be determined. Coach Meyer knows what it takes to win., Hernandez Among Many Who Found Trouble at Florida in the Meyer Years, https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/07/sports/ncaafootball/hernandez-among-many-arrested-at-florida-in-the-meyer-years.html. JAMAR HORNSBY Charge No. Demps worked out with the Gators later that summer but never played for UF again. This news is music to the ears of college football fans, and they cant wait for this juicy segment to come out. This was on the heels of reports of several incidents involving former Gators tight end Aaron Hernandez during his time in Gainesville, including a bar fight and a 2007 shooting. In another Florida incident, on May 30, 2009, police arrested cornerback Janoris Jenkins for fighting and resisting arrest. That number is 31, as in, at least 31 arrests of Floridas football players from 2005 to 2010. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Most of the cases never went to trial, the charges having been dropped or pleaded down. And coach Urban Meyer and the Gators showed no mercy. Team punishments: Rickerson was suspended for the 2007 season opener for the marijuana charge, then kicked off the team the morning of the domestic violence incident. The program was out of control," admitted former Florida safety Bryan Thomas. TONY JOINER Charge: Felony theft in October 2007 for breaking into a car impound and retrieving his girlfriends car, which had been towed. Team punishment: Murphy was suspended for three games during the 2006 season. Regardless of the success, Head Coach Urban Meyer still faced criticism for his leniency, in part to the long list of arrests and misconduct under his tenure. He dismissed criticisms that he was too lenient and that his players were too undisciplined. Urban Meyer has a knack for turning teams around, let's see him turn Florida back around to a respectable power. JOHN CURTIS Charge: Misdemeanor violation of probation in May 2007 after failing to serve five hours of community service stemming from an alcohol citation. Thats more than 33 percent of the roster! The list of the players on the 2008 roster includes Newton, who was charged with stealing a laptop from another Florida student. Team punishment: Johnson never missed any time. Wow! But hindsight is 20/20, and it's almost impossible to control the actions of 120 or more 18- to 22-year-old young men at all hours of the day. Florida State That hardly makes them unique, as recent Publix. Filming is still in progress. With his team up big late in the game, Chris Rainey was back to return a punt. To put it simply: Meyer has what only one other man poses (Pete Carroll, USC) in college football: The Midas Touch. And coach Urban Meyer and the Gators showed no mercy. We need a 30 for 30 on this team. Please check your email for a confirmation. His presence was so overwhelming that he overshadowed his teammates and their arrest records. Florida Matt Hayes of Sporting Newspublished a feature in the spring of 2012 detailing how broken Florida was under Meyer. The full report. 1: Misdemeanor charges of battery and theft in July 2005 stemming from a sworn complaint. He cited a case that made news, though it involved only a stolen taco. Letsgetstarted. Texas A&M Charge No. Record: 13-1 (2nd of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? (Meyer took time off from coaching after he left the Gators, citing health concerns.). DUSTIN DOE Charge: Misdemeanor affray and resisting arrest for his role in an April 2007. Outcome: Curtis complied with the violation, served probation and the case was dismissed. The team boasted a Heisman winner, 19 NFL draft picks (including six first-rounders), and unprecedented success on the field. https://t.co/HeJFqIhNAo pic.twitter.com/w6RLxloBNB, CossTheFirst (@C_O_S_S_) August 31, 2022. While at UF, Hernandez had run-ins with the police in Gainesville, who questioned him and three teammates after a 2007 shooting and arrested him as a juvenile earlier that year after a fight at a restaurant. The 70 wins set an NCAA single season record and Florida, named the #1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament, advanced to the semifinals of the Women's College World Series. He noted that athletes' arrests generally garnered more attention. Urban Meyer, who took over for a scandal-plagued Ohio State program, coached the Florida and has come under fire. 2: Felony domestic violence by strangulation and felony obstruction of justice after a November altercation with a girlfriend. The Gators opened in the Top 10, steamrolled Miami and Tennessee, and then were shocked at home by Ole Miss. Do you have a blog? ", He added, "No perception of a pattern here for us.". Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Defensive end Jermaine Cunningham was arrested after an altercation with an employee at a Jimmy John's sandwich shop. He cited a case that made news though it involved only a stolen taco. "Relating or blaming these serious charges to the University of Florida, myself or our staff is wrong and irresponsible," Meyer told the sportswriter, Tim May. View the 2008 Florida Gators schedule, results and scores for the 2008 FBS college football season. That number included 16 players on that season's final two-deep roster, nine of whom were starters, as well as a kicker, punter and returner. But in 2009 the number of arrests was enough that the Orlando Sentinel, which covers the university, decided to maintain an online database to keep track of them. (Rainey was arrested in January in Gainesville on battery charges and released by the Pittsburgh Steelers.). Meyer's wife, Shelley, was right when she took to Twitter to defend her husband. Wilson rejoined the team in 2008 but was suspended and eventually kicked off after the third charge. #TBT #THWG pic.twitter.com/UBcHj4WyCQ, InAllKindsOfWeather.com (@AllKindsWeather) October 25, 2018. Jenkins attorney, Huntley Johnson, said at the time that Jenkins acted in self-defense and he expected the charges to be dismissed, which they were after he received deferred prosecution. They get to the campus, and they feel like they can get away with stuff. You cant answers questions straight. In recent years, Meyer addressed the number of players charged with crimes during his time at Florida by noting the propensity of college students to get in trouble. Some faced little discipline, while others left the university. Ben Tobias, a spokesman for the Gainesville Police Department, wrote in an e-mail that it would be difficult to compare the arrest rate for football players in those years with the general arrest rate for Florida students. Hernandez, arguably the most troubled of the bunch, saw his NFL career end after he became the center of a 2013 murder investigation. Jenkins pleaded no contest and the court withheld adjudication, which means he was not convicted. From Aaron Hernandez to Tim Tebow to Maurkice Pouncey's torn ACL, it makes you wonder. 1 dead from Howard Frankland Bridge crash; Pasco man charged with DUI, Pinellas County education is getting dragged into a medieval inquisitors dungeon | Letters, DeSantis targets 4 Tampa Bay area school board members in 2024 election, Florida should not execute a person with mental illness | Column, Steven Lorenzo sentenced to death for 2 Tampa murders. Charge No. We recognize that and understand that., He added, No perception of a pattern here for us.. But Meyer's wife, Shelley, posted on her Twitter page, "When will we start holding individuals accountable for their own decisions/actions and stop blaming any/everyone else?" Several of those players went on to the NFL and one, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, transferred and later won the Heisman Trophy at Auburn. Meyer's response to this issue? Outcome: All charges were dropped due to a lack of evidence. Subscribe to our free Breaking Sports News newsletter. Dunlap was suspended for the SEC title game. Stats. Tim Tebow was the star, a full-fledged phenomenon as beloved for his strong faith and motivating personality as for his onfield dominance. The Gators didnt lose again. Links to state and local court records, general Iowa court information, directory of courts, and online resources for courts in Iowa You may NOT use these forms to bring other issues to the court your county Recorder maintains official records of documents affecting real . Here is the Rap Sheet for Your Viewing Pleasure: JANORIS JENKINS Charge: Misdemeanor affray and resisting arrest without violence for his role in a May 30, 2009 fight outside a downtown Gainesville night club. According to @delatorre, the 08 Florida Gators documentary is almost here. Outcome: Atkins received pre-trial intervention and both cases were eventually dropped. History tells us of "Thug-U" (University of Miami) and Free Shoes University (Florida State) and their success with questionable character athletes. In the 12 years since, Georgia has found more success and has won the last three matchups in the series. According to Florida Gators insider Nick de la Torre, the 08 team will be featured in a Netflix documentary. Michigan State Percy Harvin. Urban Meyer with Florida tight end Aaron Hernandez at the 2010 Sugar Bowl game against the University of Cincinnati Bearcats. Five Gators were named All-Americans (Stacey . Ronnie Wilson, a lineman from Meyer's initial 2005 recruiting class, punched and spat on a man, then opened his trunk, grabbed an AK-47 and opened fire outside a nightclub in April 2007, a police report charged. I am the same age as these players, and I know that best way to find yourself is probably not in jail, through drugs, battery, or theft. In six seasons, they won 65 games, two Southeastern Conference championships and two national titles. Rather, the examination of more than 2,000 documents shows that athletes from the 10 schools mainly benefited from the confluence of factors that can be reality at major sports programs: the near-immediate access to high-profile attorneys, the intimidation that is felt by witnesses who accuse athletes, and the higher bar some criminal justice officials feel needs to be met in high-profile cases. Rivalries are bitter by nature. 2: Misdemeanor possession of marijuana in January 2008. Any "mentor" who would have this type of rap sheet from his/her "pupils" would not call themselves a success. Meyer, about to start his second season as coach of Ohio State, initially declined to answer questions about Hernandez, a player who reportedly went to regular Bible study in Meyers home. "Any time an athlete is arrested it makes the news," Tobias wrote. He was right. Please let us know if you're having issues with commenting. ), My guess is the next time an Ohio State player is arrested, these Florida figures will be trotted out. The 2008 team provides a window into Florida football during that period. Florida would go on to win the SEC and national championships. Although we have been very successful with most, we are by no means perfect. Coach Urban Meyer said Johnson would remain on the team as long as the investigation checked out. Other arrests involved a starting defensive end, Carlos Dunlap, accused of driving under the influence before the conference championship game; a starting cornerback, Janoris Jenkins, charged with resisting arrest; and a key running back, Chris Rainey, accused of sending a text message to a former girlfriend that read, in part, "time to die." Theres more in there, so I can easily charge you. Florida State pic.twitter.com/qQvn3udmFL. Urban Meyer was on campus this summer to film interviews, and Tim Tebow, Major Wright, Ahmad Black and . That number is 31, as in, at least 31 arrests of Florida's football players from 2005 to 2010. Most of the cases never went to trial, the charges having been dropped or pleaded down. Team punishment: Meyer suspended Grace indefinitely after the October arrest. Of the 121 players on that roster, 41 have been arrested at some point in the days since that title. The woman previously filed a petition claiming Johnson date-raped her on three occasions. Safety Dorian Munroe was charged with felony theft, accused of removing a parking boot affixed to his car. Outcome: Charges were dropped. Meyer, about to start his second season as coach of Ohio State, initially declined to answer questions about Hernandez, who reportedly went to regular Bible study in Meyer's home. Several of those players went on to the N.F.L., and one, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, later won the Heisman Trophy playing for Auburn. Since 2005, Florida has had 24 Gator arrests. Hornsby served a previous five-game suspension, but it wasnt for the first misdemeanor it was for selling his complimentary tickets. 1. Simply put, the Florida football program kept lawyers like Huntley Johnson busy (h/t Wall Street Journal). Maurkice & Mike Pouncey. The aforementioned Joshua James and the gator through the Wendy's drive-through. Previous Year Next Year. Safety Dorian Munroe was charged with felony theft, accused of removing a boot affixed to his car. Deonte Thompson After considering transferring during a frustrating red-shirt season, Deonte Thompson looked like the next great wide. According to The New York Times, 41 members of the 2008 Gators have been arrested. An officer wrote that he saw a group of men fighting and yelled at them to stop, but they continued. (Meyer took time off from coaching after he left the Gators, citing health concerns.). The penalties imposed on the players by Florida varied widely. Brandon Spikes. The Gators ran up the score in a 49-10 win, and they took every opportunity to make it hurt for the Bulldogs. Safety Tony Joiner was charged with breaking into an impound lot to retrieve his girlfriends towed car. Conference: SEC (East Division) Conference Record: 7-1. Jenkins eventually left for North Alabama after Meyer's successor, Will Muschamp, dismissed him from the team following marijuana arrests. Those charged included safety Jamar Hornsby, who was accused of ringing up 70 fraudulent charges in 2008 on a credit card that belonged to a woman who died in a motorcycle crash. But a number of players on the team did not live up to Tebow's ideal. DT Omar Hunter (6-0, 322): Former coach Urban Meyer put a lot of pressure on Hunter by saying the Gators needed him to play well for the defense to be successful in 2008. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Could Russell Wilsons Career Actually Be Over in Seattle? As the University of Florida dominated college football for the better half of a decade under coach Urban Meyer, the Gators accumulated numbers of victories and accolades and championships at dizzying rates. Names like Tim Tebow, Percy Harvin, Brandon Spikes, and Aaron Hernandez come to mind. Outcome: The charge was dropped despite serving probation for his original arrest. The University of Florida has now taken their rightful spot as the number one team in the state, on and off the field. The SEC and the rest of College Football need to realize that winning is not always everything, if the players you have cant represent their university proudly. 41 have been arrested at some point in the days since that title. A roster on the universitys Web site lists 121 players, 41 of whom have been arrested, either in college or afterward, and sometimes both. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich? But Meyers wife, Shelley, posted on her Twitter page, When will we start holding individuals accountable for their own decisions/actions and stop blaming any/everyone else? She added the hashtag liveyourliferight.. Afterward, Tim Tebow made The Speech. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Or write about sports? He had also been charged with property damage and criminal mischief a year earlier. There is a Gator Netflix documentary on the way soon. MARQUIS HANNAH Charge: Felony burglary of an occupied dwelling unarmed and misdemeanor battery in late April 2009 for allegedly forcing his way into a Gainesville apartment and punching a man in the face. The unsavory underbelly of the Gators' dominance was recently highlighted when Aaron Hernandez, a starting tight end on the 2008 national championship team who later played for the New England Patriots, was charged with committing an execution-style murder in Massachusetts. Outcome: Case was dismissed due to lack of evidence, according to lawyer Huntley Johnson. Flash-forward to 2021, 2008 seems like a distant memory. Jamar Hornsby was among one of the players who faced charges. Marcus Gilbert. Several months later, Jenkins spoke to The Orlando Sentinel about his dismissal. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. . Jacob is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and is based in Charleston, SC. Copyright 2008-2023 BroBible. Charge No. Tim Tebow was the star, a full-fledged phenomenon as beloved for his strong faith and motivating personality as for his on-field dominance. A search of the vehicle uncovered a baggie of marijuana under Jenkins seat. But even with the issues, the Gators were one of the best teams in college football history. Missouri Will Hill. Aaron Hernandez after his arrest last month. Joshua James Palm Beach Post. "Relating or blaming these serious charges to University of Florida, myself or our staff is wrong and irresponsible," Meyer said in a text sent to. But Jenkins got up and ran away, ignoring commands to stop. Janoris Jenkins. Unfortunately for the Gators, the play was called back. They also were the SEC regular season and tournament champions. In a battle of top-10 teams, UF beat the breaks off the Bulldogs and asserted itself as the top team in the SEC East, which it went on to win in addition to conference and national championships. CAM NEWTON Charge: Felony counts of burglary, larceny and obstruction of justice in November 2009 after allegedly stealing a laptop from a UF student and throwing it out his dormitory window upon police suspicion. Just a handful of players from the 2008 team that went on to play in the NFL. Sign up for the Gators Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Tobias said Meyer visited the police department once to tell the officers not to give his players preferential treatment, which, Tobias added, was already the directive from police officials. This time, he was kicked off the football team and would later be found guilty. UGA went on to win the game 42-30. The 2008 Florida Gators were National Champs, and in case youd forgotten the season, it was the year Tim Tebow officially became a phenomenon. Florida Man Top 10. DORIAN MUNROE Charge: Felony theft in May 2007 when he removed a University Police boot from his car and put it in his trunk. All 24 since 2005, all under the watchful eye of Urban Meyer. But a back injury from . A play that @GeorgiaFootball fans (and all college football fans) will always remember: The Gator Stomp. Cam Newton. Oregon State German Sprinter Alica Schmidt Goes Viral With Mesmerizing Hurdles Warmup, New Details Emerge In Ja Morant Altercation And It Doesnt Look Good, Travis Kelce Stars As Indiana Jones In SNL Promo Ahead Of Hosting Debut, Dolphins GM Makes Eye-Opening Comments About Tua Tagovailoas Future In The NFL, Another Glitch In The Matrix Has Occurred As A Bird Is Filmed Motionless In Mid-Air, Bengals Exec Sends Harsh Wake-Up Call To Teams Sniffing Around Tee Higgins. steam games about depression. While they happened to have Americas Golden Boy, they also had a roster full of trouble-makers. Everything Urban Meyer touches turns to gold. norwich university tuition room and board. Wilson was placed on two years probation and given 100 hours of community service. His presence was so overwhelming that he overshadowed his teammates and their arrest records. Data analyst and reporter for ESPN's Enterprise and Investigative Unit. In his six years at the helm, 31 Gators were arrested. Many of the charges were typical of college campuses: Underage drinking, disorderly conduct, violations of open-container laws. Its likely though, even if he is successful in Jacksonville, his time (and teams) back in Gainsville will never be forgotten. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Most notably, Aaron Hernandez was on the 2008 squad, ended up being convicted of murder during his time in the NFL and committed suicide while in prison. Everyone wants to defeat their biggest foe, after all. Hernandez was not an athlete, but his name would surface years later in connection to Aaron Hernandez, no family relation, the former New England Patriots star recently convicted in the murder of Odin Lloyd. Buckle up, folks. Five Gators were named All-Americans and Junior pitcher Stacey Nelson was the SEC Pitcher of the Year. Join our linker program. On Jan. 22, 2011, police caught Jenkins smoking marijuana in the bathroom of a local nightclub. Former Florida Gators head coach Urban Meyer opined during a football camp last week that his 2008 squad, winners of the 2009 BCS Championship, were the best team in the history of college football. No. "Relating or blaming these serious charges to University of Florida, myself or our staff is wrong and irresponsible," Meyer said in a text sent toThe Gainesville Sun. The 2008 Gators went 70-5 overall and 27-1 in SEC play. 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