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Kiffin adds some new shots at Meyer
Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin seemed skeptical that Florida coach Urban Meyer would be severely punished for his recent criticism of the SEC's much-maligned football officials.
Urban Meyer, Disciplinarian
Urban Meyer, Disciplinarian
rumorsandrants.com — Urban Meyer is named for a pope, so he was pretty much born to be a rule-maker.... Meyer displayed some of his renowned iron-fisted ways this week, suspending linebacker Brandon Spikes for an entire half against Vanderbilt after Spikes tried gouging the eyes of Georgia running back Washuan ... (more) Urban Meyer, Disciplinarian
Florida's Brandon Spikes suspended himself for the entire game vs. Vanderbilt
Florida's Brandon Spikes suspended himself for the entire game vs. Vanderbilt
sports.espn.go.com — Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes has had his suspension for apparently trying to gouge the eyes of a... Georgia running back increased to a full game. (more) Florida's Brandon Spikes suspended himself for the ...
Florida Gators justice, Tennessee Volunteers jerseys and Georgia Bulldogs helmets hit The Dash
Florida Gators justice, Tennessee Volunteers jerseys and Georgia Bulldogs helmets hit The Dash
sports.espn.go.com — Forty names, games, teams and minutiae making news in college football (discounted suspensions -- half off! --... sold separately at Florida [1] ): Urban The Ironfisted Everyone who has seen the video of Gators linebacker Brandon "The Gouger" Spikes (2) ... (more) Florida Gators justice, Tennessee Volunteers jerseys and ...
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Kiffin can't resist escalating Urban warfare
NBC Sports - College Football Talk — ... and his BFF's program that have made a coupla headlines this week. First, Kiffin -- part of the impetus behind new leagues mandates that could have coaches fined/suspended for public shots at SEC officials -- was questioned about Meyer seemingly criticizing officials this afternoon for a hit they didn't call on quarterback Tim Tebow . His answer? " Urban Meyer ?" Kiffin deadpanned according to the Knoxville News Sentinel . "Criticized the officials, wow, that will be interesting. We'll see ." ( Pardon the interruption while we attempt to clean the smarminess and sarcasm off ...

SEC links: Anthony Grant makes Alabama debut
John Clay's Sidelines — ... News writes that Alabama wants to improve its downfield passing game. Jeff Lockrige of the Tennessean reports that Vandy back Warren Norman is running for league’s top freshman. Tim Gayle of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that Alabama defense must be in top form against LSU. Ray Melick of the Birmingham News writes that Florida’s Urban Meyer is surprise first test of SEC policy. Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Lane Kiffin is ...

Lane Kiffin paints Mike Slive into a corner
Rocky Top Talk — ... eye-gouge that the officials missed and suspended Spikes for half a game against hapless Vanderbilt. He did not send a letter and the tape to Slive complaining about it and did not publicly complain about the officials missing this call. Meyer then saw a late hit on Tim Tebow by a Georgia defender that the officials missed, and he sent a letter and the tape to Slive and publicly criticized the officials for missing it. Mike Slive, whatchagonnado? Lane Kiffin is watching and waiting.

CURIOUS INDEX, 11/4/09
EDSBS — ... like it or not. Block C tracks down the geniuses behind this piece of breathtaking artwork, presumably showing Hillary Swank with a wig and the facepaint from an Empire of the Sun video on watching Bobby Bowden walk into the sunset with suitcases full of Florida State’s money. Spikes, full game. Brandon Spikes is out for the entire Vandy game in order not to be a “distraction.” In response, Lane Kiffin continues to make us love him just a little bit: “I did see the ...

Reporters Notebooks
The Wiz of Odds — ... Dave Hooker, Knoxville News-Sentinel: Tennessee's Lane Kiffin seemed skeptical that Meyer would be punished. "Urban Meyer?" Kiffin deadpanned after practice Wednesday. "Criticized the officials, wow, that will be interesting. We'll see." ...

Reporters Notebooks
The Wiz of Odds — ... Dave Hooker, Knoxville News-Sentinel: Tennessee's Lane Kiffin seemed skeptical that Meyer would be punished. "Urban Meyer?" Kiffin deadpanned after practice Wednesday. "Criticized the officials, wow, that will be interesting. We'll see." ...

A brief history of the SEC's descent into ref-related absurdity
Dr. Saturday — ... As Kiffin was quick to point out Wednesday -- and he would know, obviously -- that's a violation, Urban. (And p.s.: You may be ...

Friday morning buffet
Get The Picture — Hopefully, you can find something here that you like. When Junior’s right, he’s right.  Every drop of sarcasm in this article is justified. It sounds like the end is near for Al Groh – the Virginia AD has skipped right past the vote of confidence to evaluating the “full body of work”.  That can’t be good. ...

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rivals.yahoo.com 11/2/2009 — Eye-gouging is considered such a foul, filthy act that it’s banned by even our most blatantly combative exercises, including mixed martial arts and pro wrestling. Sheriff Urban Meyer of the Gainesville PD isn’t as concerned, apparently. Florida ...
Urban Meyer Tries to Sweep Brandon Spikes Gouging Under the Rug
bleacherreport.com 29 days ago — "That's not who he is. I love Brandon Spikes. We're going to move on."—Urban Meyer If by "move on" Meyer means that they're going to try to make it seem like this never happened by having Spikes play this weekend, then yes, Florida is moving on.   ...
Urban Meyer gives me final reason to hate Florida football program
blog.pennlive.com 30 days ago — AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, FileFlorida's Brandon Spikes and coach Urban Meyer after the BCS Championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma last season.First off, I would like to issue an apology. In case you hadn’t heard, earlier this week I ...
Spikes suspended for eye gouge attempt
gatorsports.com 11/2/2009 — Florida coach Urban Meyer suspended All-America middle linebacker Brandon Spikes for the first half of this week's Vanderbilt game after watching the tape Monday of Spikes attempting to gouge the eyes of Georgia tailback Washaun Ealey in Saturday's ...
Meyer Ups Spikes' Suspension to Game
ncaafootball.fanhouse.com 11/5/2009 — by FanHouse Newswire GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes has had his suspension for apparently trying to gouge the eyes of a Georgia running back increased to a full game. Coach Urban Meyer says it was in the best interest of ...
I tried...
stadiumdrives.com 11/5/2009 — Ok- I was going to stay away from this Brandon Spikes thing. I really was. I love Florida, and I love Spikes, but what he did was wrong. There's no excuse for playing amateur eye surgeon on the football field. He should, and is, being punished for a stupid act. Should be the end of the story. ...
Meyer To Address Fightin' Gators
ncaafootball.fanhouse.com 11/2/2009 — by Jim Henry All is good with top-ranked Florida. Scout's honor, according to head coach Urban Meyer . Meyer denied on Sunday that his Fightin' Gators -- specifically seniors Tim Tebow and Brandon Spikes -- were involved in a "skirmish" following ...
Florida Linebacker Brandon Spikes Asks For Full-Game Suspension
obsessedwithsports.com 11/5/2009 — The first response that should occur after reading a headline like that is some immediate questioning of whether this could possibly be true. I actually think it is. If so, this makes Urban Meyer, the University of Florida and the SEC look bad. Really bad in my opinion. For a 22-year old to ...
Penalty should have been called on hit on Tim Tebow, Florida's Urban Meyer says
jacksonville.com 11/4/2009 — Florida coach Urban Meyer said today that Georgia linebacker Nick Williams should have been penalized for an unnecessary hit on quarterback Tim Tebow during UF’s 41-17 victory last Saturday . “That should have been a penalty, in my opinion,” Meyer ...
Urban Meyer gets “Slived”
gate21.net 30 days ago — Some of Slive's Henchmen at Work Well, it looks like there are a few teeth to Mike Slive’s new edict that coaches refrain from criticizing the SEC’s finest. What’s more, and somewhat to my surprise, it appears that the new policy even applies to Urban Meyer. The basis for these ...
Georgia RB: Spikes shouldn't be suspendedFOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL 11/4/2009
Georgia running back Washaun Ealey says he doesn't think Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes should be suspended for apparently trying to gouge Ealey's eyes in Saturday's game. Florida coach Urban Meyer on Monday suspended Spikes for the first half of ...
Florida increases Spikes' suspension to full gameFOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL 11/4/2009
Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes has had his suspension for apparently trying to gouge the eyes of a Georgia running back increased to a full game. Coach Urban Meyer says it was in the best interest of the team for Spikes to serve a full-game ...
What We Learned: Meyer challenges Slive to follow throughLatest Sporting News Articles for College Football 11/5/2009
Sporting News' Matt Hayes analyzes what Wednesday's buzz means to college football. Clean up the mess Welcome, everyone, to the World's Largest Steel Cage Match. You want dirty? We've got dirty. Earlier this week, when Florida linebacker Brandon ...
Florida increases Spikes suspension to full gameExaminer Sports 11/5/2009
With all the negative attention "weighing heavy on his heart," Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes asked to serve a full-game suspension for apparently trying to gouge the eyes of a Georgia running back.
The Hypocrisy Of College Football Fans Is IncredibleBleacher Report - College Football 11/6/2009
This whole Brandon Spikes episode is sickening. Not just the fact that Spikes did a stupid and potentially dangerous thing to another player, but also the fallout. The commentators, the fans, the haters, all ought to be ashamed of themselves. We ...