DEE WEBB HAS HIS RICK JAMES MOMENT
Florida very nearly makes its own entrance in the Fulmer Cup sweepstakes with the story of Dee Webb, Florida cornerback now bound for the NFL, and his bunker full of weapons at The Cambridge Apartments in Gainesville. Gainesville police responded to a call from the complex saying that a bullet had traveled through a tenant’s apartment and…well, that’s not really supposed to happen, EVER, which is why you dial 911 and call the cops while crouching beneath your coffee table.
Police then followed witness reports that Webb had been walking around with a gun case with friends to Webb’s apartment, known from here on out as THE SOVEREIGN REPUBLIC OF DEE: 750 SQUARE FEET OF FREEDOM! Delightfully flat prose follows:
When police arrived, they discovered a shell casing behind Webb’s apartment, Kameg said. They also looked through the apartment’s open rear sliding glass door and spotted an AR-15 rifle on the living room floor.
Webb’s girlfriend, who was in the shower at the time the shots were fired, says she wasn’t worried because she assumed it was Webb firing his guns. Considering what we know about the size of most Gainesville apartment complexes, this strikes us as neither normal nor safe, but Dee evidently had a habit of doing this which she considered not only tolerable, but perhaps desirable in a mate. Police arrive on the scene, and Dee’s Rick James moment gets better when his girlfriend gets a hold of him on the phone and he’s told to return to THE SOVEREIGN REPUBLIC OF DEE:
“He told us he was going to be a millionaire soon,” Kameg said a report about the incident stated. “He kept telling us he had a million-dollar career waiting for him in the NFL and his lawyers would clear him of this.”
The article goes on to mention that not only did Webb have an AR-15 and an AK-47 in the house, he also had a Mossberg shotgun and a loaded .38 in his car.

Tax collections=general state funding=scholarships=Dee Webb’s security blanket.
What happened here? We have a hypothetical: Webb is a gun nut–perfectly legal, as the article goes to great lengths to mention. Webb also likes to drink with friends, which is also perfectly legal as he’s over 21. He also likes to show friends, who have also been drinking, his G-Unit-worthy arms cache, which is combining two perfectly legal things that together are NOT cool. (We know this from personal experience, which also indicates to the public that we spent at least part of our youth in Tennessee.) After a football banquet, the boys crack out the AR-15 and start fiddling a bit. One idiot–probably not Webb, since we can’t imagine anyone who’s actually shot an assault rifle doing this–points it at an adjoining apartment and mockingly acts as if he’s going to take a shot…which he inadvertently does. Thus the AR-15 gets dropped to the ground, everyone drunkenly scatters to the winds, and Webb’s girlfriend is left to answer all the questions with wet hair (Happy Valentine’s!) and track him down to return to the apartment and explain how in the hell someone discharged an assault rifle in an apartment complex made of happy thoughts and cheap drywall (which describes all G-ville apartments.)
In positive news, we’re now praying for Dee to be drafted by the Tennessee Titans and play alongside Adam “Pac-Man” Jones, another notorious bon vivant, or for Dee to receive an invitation to hunt with our Vice President, another strapped gangsta known for discharging his weapon at inopportune moments. This also gives us a chance to see the as-of-yet untested wrath of Urban Meyer, who players said had scared everyone so badly that “no one wants to see what it’s like.” With Bubba Caldwell and Reggie Lewis hanging out with heavily armed NFL draft picks, he’s got his first shot.

We ridin ’round with guns the size of Lil Bow Wow
What you know about AK’s and AR 15’s?
Equipped with night vision, shell catchers and infra beams, huh









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bitterhorn says:
I’m just praying he dropped a “do you know who I am?!” on the officers before seceding from the Union.
5.56 is a wimpy ass round.
February 14th, 2006 at 11:32 am
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italiangator says:
I think this is the first time I’ve ever been glad to be out of Gainesville, because I’m a little scared of the possibility that Urban has a nuclear option that could take out innocent passersby (which would be an ironic end to the story in and of itself).
February 14th, 2006 at 11:36 am
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Doug says:
I’m thinking Dee Webb, Dick Cheney, and Marcus Vick need to start their own gun club.
February 14th, 2006 at 11:37 am
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Billy says:
I’ve always figured that assault rifles are just god’s way of thinning out the dumb people.
February 14th, 2006 at 11:37 am
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Orson Swindle says:
Bitterhorn, you know he did.
February 14th, 2006 at 11:38 am
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Stranko Montana says:
This has to count for at least 1/2 points in the Fulmer Cup race, no?
February 14th, 2006 at 11:46 am
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Orson Swindle says:
If Webb pulled the trigger, no. But Webb probably didn’t, which leaves some players as suspect. Points pending.
February 14th, 2006 at 11:47 am
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Mike says:
“It’s not like he shot the President.”
February 14th, 2006 at 11:47 am
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Orson Swindle says:
Thanks for getting us back on the NSA watch by putting “shot” and “President” in the same sentence, Mike.
February 14th, 2006 at 11:49 am
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LSUFan says:
“Florida very nearly makes its own entrance in the Fulmer Cup sweepstakes”… Ummm, I think this clearly warrants points towards the cup. I’m going to go out on a limb and assume that the Republic of Dee succeeded from the US long before this incident was reported.
Frankly, this has all the trappings of a poorly produced rap video — ‘bunch’a drunk guys playing with guns, naked chick in the shower, shots ring out, drunk guys scatter, police at the door, naked chick is totally cool with everything… what am I missing?
Since it’s Valentine’s Day, I’m thinking about testing Mrs. LSUFan’s love by reenacting this whole scene tonight — she’ll be totally cool with it too.
February 14th, 2006 at 11:50 am
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Orson Swindle says:
Hopefully you’ll omit the “give it up for the crue” portion of the evening, LSUFan.
February 14th, 2006 at 11:53 am
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Stranko Montana says:
I’m with LSU fan, this is worth points already. The only question is how many, which will be determined as details emerge.
February 14th, 2006 at 12:03 pm
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adam says:
it’s not like he shot a 78 year old man.
February 14th, 2006 at 12:13 pm
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NoleinTexas says:
Psh. He’s no Clifton Dickson. On the Gangsta-scale, he’s right above Kool and the Gang.
I can imagine, at least, Dee trolling for arse all over Gainesville in a full business suit and crown claiming he’s the king of the People’s Republic of Webbstonia, groping everything in a skirt (or kilt?) and claiming diplomatic immunity.
February 14th, 2006 at 12:14 pm
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LSUFan says:
“Hopefully you’ll omit the ‘give it up for the crue’ portion of the evening, LSUFan.”
Yeah, she’s cool and I like to consider myself open-minded, but that’s crossing the line for me (you know ’cause it’s Valentine’s Day and all.)
February 14th, 2006 at 12:21 pm
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Philly Gator says:
This can only lead to bad things…
Picture this. It’s 3:17 in the morning, DeShawn Wynn is passed out on his sofa with a half eaten 5 Star Pizza lying across his chest. All of sudden, Urbie and Doc Holliday bust through the door with flashlights blazing and whistles blowing.
They instruct Wynn to stand against the wall while they look for “contraband”. As Doc Holliday searches Wynn’s toilet, Meyer summons him to the bedroom. There, amid feathers from a gutted mattress lie 2 pounds of marijuana.
Wynn is booted from the team. He transfers to Ohio State the following semester where he’s welcomed with open (exposed) arms and an insulated torso.
February 14th, 2006 at 12:26 pm
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gatorjess says:
Great call on the quote, Mike. Ties this incident in with the Dillard’s fiasco and Cheney’s smooth move into some bizarre foootball/national security Triangle of Gat. There’s always something to keep us entertained in the offseason.
February 14th, 2006 at 12:27 pm
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Spaceheater says:
I wonder if part of the eventual settlement of this case is forfeiture of the AR-15. They’re a lot more expensive than in the old days.
(Sigh) I wish I had one.
February 14th, 2006 at 12:31 pm
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PSUrob says:
I wonder what Marcus Vick is doing this Valentine’s Day.
and the 7th floor crew at “The U”.
February 14th, 2006 at 12:36 pm
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Ryno says:
Anychance the players were protesting the images of the prophet muhammed in Danish newspapers by firing weapons into the air?
Cause I mean, that stuff is pretty En Vogue nowadays.
February 14th, 2006 at 12:36 pm
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That 5.0 Guy says:
The People’s Independant Republic of Dan (1,200 square feet of flooded flooring) expresses deep distress over the oppression of our sister state, The Soverign Republic of Dee. I will admit, however, their arms stache is much larger and better equiped than ours, as we have only a .22 handgun and a pair of cats, both inheirited.
February 14th, 2006 at 12:48 pm
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LSUFan says:
Question: does anyone know if The Sovereign Republic of Dee is competing in any of the events at the Winter Olympics this year? At the opening ceremonies, I could have sworn I saw one lone black guy carrying a UF flag in one hand while firing off an AK47 with the other. He was also sporting a set of crossed bandoleros over his bare, tatted up chest. When they zoomed in on him, he was heard mumbling something about winning a million dollars at the Olympics so he can do whatever the f*** he wants.
Could just be a coincidence???
February 14th, 2006 at 1:03 pm
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TRCuse says:
If anything, Webb will always be invited to Jayson Williams’s parties at his mansion with friends, guns, and limo drivers.
February 14th, 2006 at 1:08 pm
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Jim K says:
But one of those cats is really big. You might be interested to know, as I told Orson a few days back, that a guy from the WWF (thats the world wildlife fund) thinks that there are more tigers in captivity in Texas, a once proudly independent sovereignty in its own right, than there are in the wild. No shit.
February 14th, 2006 at 1:10 pm
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ESMjr. says:
Philly Gator, there’s just one part of your scenario I find unbelievable:
“DeShawn Wynn is passed out on his sofa with a half eaten 5 Star Pizza lying across his chest.”
I mean, c’mon. Have you ever seen DeShawn Wynn?
February 14th, 2006 at 2:44 pm
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bitterhorn says:
Some possible reasons for squeezing off some rounds in the apartment:
1) Republic of Dee military requires range time
2) varmints!
3) suppress coup attempt
4) dumbshit moment- “nawww, it ain’t loaded, watch”
apropos of absolutely nothing (and since we got an olympics ref in a previous post), the austrian downhill female team sported the best cameltoes
February 14th, 2006 at 3:01 pm
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Bonghit Gator says:
“The only good thing in this case so far is that the individuals in this apartment weren’t hurt. If people want to own guns that is their prerogative. But we do expect responsibility with gun ownership,”
Eghh….were not too worried about someone shootin’ an AK through an apartment. These kids nowadays, ya gotta love em. Now if we find any marijuana, Webb’s gonna have hell to pay! That weed is dangerous!
February 14th, 2006 at 3:11 pm
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Bonghit Gator says:
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February 14th, 2006 at 3:39 pm
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Philly Gator says:
ESMjr,
It was his second pizza. The first one was swallowed whole, box included.
February 14th, 2006 at 3:46 pm
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SmoothJimmyApollo says:
I am pleased to see that his girlfriend was not frightened, believing it to be her soulmate unloading rounds nearby. Her nonchalance leads me to infer that this types of shit happens every-day.
In all truthfullness, that is scary as hell though. I know a guy I went hunting with sometimes that popped one off into the ceiling of the hotel room. Projectile promptly went through the floor of the room above and lodged in their ceiling.
February 14th, 2006 at 4:01 pm
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ND Alum says:
And I once knew a guy that just turned around a fired off a load of buckshot into some lawyer while on a hunting trip. Oh, wait…I didn’t actually know him, but maybe you heard of him…Dick Cheney?
February 14th, 2006 at 4:45 pm
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bitterhorn says:
As far as Fulmer points go, there were at least 2 current players involved, right? It’s a huge disappointment if they don’t find a hay bale’s worth of chronic, though. Kids today, just no motivation.
February 14th, 2006 at 4:45 pm
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archieblue says:
um…maybe “[urban meyer]’s got his first shot” could be re-phrased?
February 14th, 2006 at 5:23 pm
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Orson Swindle says:
Glad someone noticed that.
February 14th, 2006 at 5:27 pm
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white-boned demon says:
I thinked Dee just got pumped watching a little biathlon on MSNBC and thought, “Them Danes and Finns ain’t got shit on my skills.”
February 14th, 2006 at 5:31 pm
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Orson Swindle says:
Dee…in the snow…in a baggy pair of pants shooting a handgun sideways at the target…
February 14th, 2006 at 5:41 pm
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dogtown gator says:
If it was one of the players, I’m guessing it was Reggie. Boys named Bubba know better than to fire a live round.
February 14th, 2006 at 5:46 pm
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Dawg05 says:
Damn, ya’ll beat us in everything. All we have so far this offseason is a backup linebacker with a DUI and stolen vehicle charge. Wish we still had Odell to help thug us ups s’more…
February 14th, 2006 at 6:19 pm
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The Conscience of a Nation says:
Hey 5.0 guy–
You have a permit for that thing? ‘Cause you know I’ll turn your ass in if you don’t, blood or no. Besides, my brother is a lawyer. He may be your brother too but I got dibs.
Love, Sis
February 14th, 2006 at 6:41 pm
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bitterhorn says:
Biathlon, mothafucka!
February 14th, 2006 at 8:22 pm
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Uncle Rico says:
Meanwhile, Rey Mellaluca is drinking Pina Colada’s at Trader Vic’s.
His hair is perfect. He owns the Police.
February 15th, 2006 at 2:20 am
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tommy says:
Clarett is getting seriously outlclassed by Webb in the “weapons cache” category.
February 15th, 2006 at 9:03 am
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GoneGator says:
Someone needs to help Dee out with the “I’m gonna be a millionaire soon” line.
4th round draft pick with a bad hobby usually doesn’t help the financial situation, unless he’s got a star recording artist in that shower of his.
For purposes of his street cred, image and kicking the fetal position slide habit, however, I strangely hope Chris Leak is somehow involved with the gun play.
February 15th, 2006 at 4:07 pm
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Kanu says:
He may or may not be working hard on his education in order to have something to fall back on in case his millionaire NFL gig turns Ryan Leafy, but if he is not then no problem, as he can now fall back on the role of Rosewood in the future feature film ‘Beverly Hills Cop 38′.
February 15th, 2006 at 4:11 pm
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ChompEmGators says:
Tookes reportedly fired the shot… perfect
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/content/sports/epaper/2006/02/16/a11c_uf_0216.html
February 16th, 2006 at 1:35 pm
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JMoe says:
Yall need to get off my boy. Stuff happens at times we absolutely have no control of. Aint none of yall perfect. Its easy to blame someone else for some b.s. Insted we should be focusing on the fact that no one was hurt. My boy has a bright future, and with that, I wish him the best.
February 16th, 2006 at 9:36 pm
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Reid Smith says:
Yeah, he’s definitely got a future with Jayson Williams. How whack did his trial end up too? He was found innocent of murdering the limo driver, but found guilty of covering up the murder of his limo driver. And apparently, Jayson also had a history; he told one of his former NBA-friends to shoot his own dog, and handed him a shotgun. His friend looked at him like he was insane and said he wouldn’t do it. So Jayson shot the dog himself, turned the shotgun on his friend, and told him to bury the dog – or he was next. Good grief.
April 30th, 2006 at 7:51 pm
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