AVERY ATKINS SITUATION: BAD, UNRAVELING

by Orson on Jun 22, 2006 6:58 PM EDT

The situation regarding Avery Atkins' alleged assault of his now ex-girlfriend has gotten no clearer. Not helping this is Atkins, whose request for a transfer and release from his scholarship was denied by the university; following the denial, Atkins made contradictory statements in the Daytona Herald and Orlando Sentinel about how he felt at this point in the proceedings, alternately saying remaining at the University of Florida could "ruin his life" and that he wanted to stay in Gainesville. If he stays in Gainesville, he'll need a new apartment, as he's been served an eviction notice citing $1,214 in unpaid rent.

The only substantive quote from Meyer on this?

"Ive talked to him, talked to his family. We feel like its in his best interest to try to fight through this and not be scared of the issues."

Meyer can't be thinking of putting him on the field this fall, even if it's the probable case of a very violent couple's very public fistfight, right? (Reading the eyewitness accounts, it seems less "Whoop That Trick" and more Jerry Springerish. ) He just can't. It'll be a liability down the road that Meyer doesn't want to put on his resume. Plus we already have a home for wayward boys in Florida, and for once we don't mean FSU. This one meets in a building that looks like a middle finger extended toward the voter, or perhaps an enormous phallus flanked by a set of balls.

The seat of power in Florida--if only it had a spurting fountain on the top...

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WOW The big love fest in G-ville is finally starting to show some issues. With a little luck this jckass will rub off on some of the other players.
On another note, doe you guys think it’s a good idea to bring in next year 6 players from the same High School (Lakeland)? They are the best program in Florida but this brings in a instant click like mentality to a team.
Just asking.

by CHARLIE Murphy on Jun 22, 2006 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

I asked, but they wouldnt give it. I feel like a person should be able to make his own decisions. Theyre trying to tell me what to do. What choice do I have? They wont let me go, and I dont want to ruin my life. So I told (Meyer) I wanted to play.

Avery can’t afford to pay his own way through school if UF won’t release him from his scholarship, and he’d have to drop out. That’s what would ruin his life, not saying at Florida. He’ll be put in on-campus housing, also.

I’d put more stock in the stuff from the Daytona paper, since Brian McLaughlin has known Atkins since he was in high school. Hell, he’s the one who called his commitment before he signed (he might have even been the one who announced the commitment in an article). He’s either registered on GSMB or GC, not sure which one.

All that aside, ain’t no poontang worth this amount of hustle. I’ll be shocked if Avery plays at all this season, even as much as we need him on the field.

by Burnigator on Jun 22, 2006 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

Charlie, it is very smart to get player who already know how to win, know how to play like a team, have extreme talent, and already get along with eachother. What could be bad about it?What issues with Meyer? I think he is doing the right thing, and as a Gator fan, I have no issues with him. And none with Atkins, well… at least til we find out some facts about his situation.

by CHOMPASAURUS on Jun 22, 2006 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

how many games before the tennessee game? 2? okay, then, he should get a 2 game suspension.

by adam on Jun 22, 2006 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

So UF is going to ruin his life???

He must be a Georgia Bulldog.

by NewAZTiger on Jun 22, 2006 11:09 PM EDT reply actions

Wouldn’t he qualify for loans and grants? Education is affordable to everyone in this country. Its just a choice of whether or not he wants to have to pay for it after he leaves school.

by Ryan on Jun 22, 2006 11:20 PM EDT reply actions

The state government has been known to accomodate all of Florida’s many legislative needs. It could grow many many times its normal size and remain that way, all day if necessary, a proud unbending rock-hard pillar of justice, a rigid staff of liberty, now it is left lifeless…so small…

by irishoutsider on Jun 23, 2006 9:02 AM EDT reply actions

If Avery does stay and play this season or next, will there be comparisons to Lawrence Phillips?

I also noticed that Fulmer Cup points have not yet been applied? Any reason or just not updated yet?

by NavyGrad on Jun 23, 2006 10:10 AM EDT reply actions

Hey, I’m in the left nut.

by Panhandler on Jun 23, 2006 10:27 AM EDT reply actions

i’m think that charges have to be filed, navygrad. it looks like that isn’t going to happen though.

i still would rather not have baby momma beaters on the team though.

by adam on Jun 23, 2006 10:27 AM EDT reply actions

Adam, agreed and anyone who could beat the woman who gave birth to their child (other than maybe an Andrea Yates or Susan Smith type situation) seriously deserves whatever the law can dish out.

by NavyGrad on Jun 23, 2006 12:20 PM EDT reply actions