FULMER CUP SCOREBOARD: A HECTIC WEEK INDEED

by Orson on Apr 2, 2007 2:40 PM EDT

Notes and corrections follow. Rules here.

Purdue's missing some DUI points. Four points, specifically. All of them may be credited to Boilermaker safety Torri S. Williams, making a strong run for the Ellis T. Jones Award with his second DUI in as many months. Williams may have had a busy night:

About an hour before his arrest, the 20-year-old may have been involved in a fight that led to the stabbing of teammate Selwyn Lymon either at or just outside of Nick's Nightclub in West Lafayette.

Toledo's owed. Four's just a start on a budding points-shaving scandal, but keep in mind that no points will apply for former players indicted. They only stick with current enrollees.

Given that, it's likely not over for the Rockets and Fulmer Cup points.

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Last I knew, there was an open debate on the awarding of the 2 points for Duke. Wasn’t that the vehicular manslaughter of the non-malicious (if there is such a thing) type? is the debate closed?

by psuedosilentobserver on Apr 2, 2007 2:55 PM EDT reply actions

I had West Virginia(See! I can spell it right) as a favorite going into the off season. Can you say fix? Someone is obviously paying those guys to stay out of trouble.

by Mike P. on Apr 2, 2007 2:57 PM EDT reply actions

PSO: if I recall correctly, Mr. Swindle did decide to redact the points awarded to Duke. While I personally disagree with the decision, we live under a wonderfully supreme dictator who claims he rules a democracy. As such we, and all FC scoring, must abide by his rules.

by Aerobab on Apr 2, 2007 3:03 PM EDT reply actions

Damn, the Hogs are off the board.

by drogue on Apr 2, 2007 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

I disagree with the point removal for Duke, too. But I’m wondering about Illinois – are they charged with some sort of cruelty for hiring Coach [Redacted] or what? I don’t remember a string of arrests or any one arrest that would account for that kind of total for Illinois.

by smq on Apr 2, 2007 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

I was going to recommend the spelling for West Virgina be changed on the scoreboard, but someone already made a reference. Darn it. Still…?

by Dave on Apr 2, 2007 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

It now seems that reports of Purdue safety Torri Williams’ multiple arrests for OWI are in question.

“Williams was charged on March 19 for driving with a suspended license and expired plates, according to court records, not OWI, as has been reported.”

http://purdue.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=659610

After the Series of Unfortunate Events that was Purdue’s 2005 offseason, I feel like I have to fight for every non-point.

by Jeremy on Apr 2, 2007 4:54 PM EDT reply actions

How does Toledo have only four points?! It is point shaving. That is, in essense, ruining the very Saturday that makes up this website. HUGE bonus points should be awarded for this travesty.

by Elmer Fudd Gantry on Apr 3, 2007 11:19 AM EDT reply actions

Nice to see the the SEC leading the race between conferences with 6 teams represented for 10 points combined.

by godawg on Apr 3, 2007 11:51 AM EDT reply actions

Look out for Penn State, people. I have a feeling we’re going to be making quite a splash in a few days.

by Run Up The Score on Apr 3, 2007 1:01 PM EDT reply actions

Forgive me, I’m drawing a huge blank. What did Illinois do to take such commanding lead?

by Mark on Apr 3, 2007 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

I think the Fulmer Cup should include points depending on whether the offending players were disciplined, or kicked off the team.

The true genius of Tressel/Fulmer’s evil is that they take a player charged with assault, and slab a few wind sprints on them.

Michigan may be in second place, but the thugs that got them said points are no longer on the team, and are probably applying for sweet jobs as sandwich artists at Subway right now.

by Seymour Butts on Apr 3, 2007 4:49 PM EDT reply actions