Urban Meyer slammed again for Chris Rainey decision
Chris Rainey (with football, not cellphone).
Urban Meyer is still on a losing streak — on and off the field.
Any hopes the Florida coach had that the backlash over his decision to reinstate wide receiver Chris Rainey would fade pretty much imploded again.
The latest slam comes from Carol Wick, who runs a domestic violence shelter in Orlando. Wick told Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “I think somebody in sports has got to take a stand. Given Urban Meyer’s well-known moral values, I think it would do a lot of good if he were the first coach to step up and say, ‘No, this is unacceptable behavior. I wouldn’t tolerate it in my home. I wouldn’t want it to happen to my daughter and I’m not going to tolerate it on my team. Violence and threats against women are not acceptable.’ ”
Urban Meyer: Not making friends.
The background: Rainey, the Gators’ wide receiver, sent a text message to his estranged girlfriend: “Time to die, [bleep].”
When Wick was informed that Rainey has been painted as a good guy by Meyer, she responded, “Good guys don’t send threatening text messages telling their girlfriends that it’s time to die.”
Rainey was suspended indefinitely but partially reinstated last week. The expectation is that he will play in Saturday’s game against Georgia in Jacksonville. Meyer said he’ll make that call on Thursday.
The Florida coach, whose team has lost three straight, tried to sound like the tough guy again today. He didn’t pull it off. Speaking on the weekly SEC coaches conference call with media members, he said: “As of now he has done everything he’s supposed to do. … We’re going to keep a tight rein on Chris Rainey. He’s never been an issue before and he certainly better never be again.”
Meyer also echoed some the remarks he had said on Tuesday, saying that the bye week will “result in some changes” to the offense.
Also this: Rainey would play both wide receiver and running back.
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Zero Tolerance
October 27th, 2010
2:39 pm
If a regular student stole a motorcycle helmet and plagarized an English paper, he or she would have received more than a LA Lafayette game suspension. Georgia fans certainly can’t criticize Meyer for doing what Richt has done for ten years.
What?
October 27th, 2010
2:39 pm
@Marietta_Gator: Then you might want to try one more time in “Ethics” because I know plenty of UF alums with kids at UF who aren’t happy with UM right know with the Rainey situation..
Marietta_Gator
October 27th, 2010
2:40 pm
J Clay is it a death threat? He NEVER SAID: I want to kill you, or anything–just a simple: “Time to Die”………and trust me UGA’s arrest are not all speeding tickets…..hell none of them are, they consist of multiple charges per incident, DUI (which is basically telling the world OK I am ready to kill you as I drive)…
Norm's Panties in a KNOT
October 27th, 2010
2:41 pm
I have a great idea. Why don’t all the UGA and GT fans that like to post on the AJC.com meet at the Atalnta Community Food Bank the Friday after Thanksgiving to help sort food, help the poor, and talk crap the day before the game. It would let all of us meet and drop some of the Behind the Screen hatred.
A Big Dog
October 27th, 2010
2:41 pm
Nesbitt for Heisman……..god, what a Heisman joke Nebitt turned out to be!
David
October 27th, 2010
2:41 pm
Maybe Chris Rainey was merely about about killing her in a board game or video game?
Randy
October 27th, 2010
2:41 pm
Amazing how holier than thou bulldog fans have become. I think the scripture says “Let he that is without sin cast the first stone”
Preach on another subject you hypocrites.
5150 P.O.A.D
October 27th, 2010
2:43 pm
To make you Dawg fans happy I have said I think UGA will win a close game. I think UGA special Teams make a Special play. UGA 21 UF 17. A huge kick return may be the difference.
gdawginkalamazoo
October 27th, 2010
2:45 pm
I think Richt learned the hard way that some of these kids need to move on and not be part of the program. Too much too late.
What is UF’s policy for the general student body for something like this?
What?
October 27th, 2010
2:46 pm
@Randy, give me a break. Here comes the ole bible verse – inappropriate. He can move on with his life outside of football. Ever heard of consequences?
Do u have a daughter at UF?
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Tom
October 27th, 2010
2:48 pm
You know if someone on his team did that to his daughter he would have that punk run out of town. Meyer is a disgusting, “win at any cost” coach. Maybe karma is finally catching up with him and that’s why UF all once isn’t on top.
Dawglasville
October 27th, 2010
2:49 pm
5150 P.O.A.D USA Today now has UGA tied with UF as the #56 school in the nation. I’m not sure where you get your information from.
Marietta_Gator I have no doubt that you are a Florida grad. That is why you live in Marietta and you are not selling saltwater taffy at the beach or oranges off of I-75. I just wish you guys were a little more gracious guest in our state.
Northern Sympathizer
October 27th, 2010
2:50 pm
It all reminds me of When Tom Osborne decided to play Lawrence Phillips in the Nebraska bowl game after commiting a violent act. Phillips was a winner too. Sometimes coaches get that pang of desperation.
J Clay
October 27th, 2010
2:50 pm
Marietta Gator – If you will read my comments – I suggest a zero tolerance policy on DUI, regardless of team, starter or non-starter. That is one thing we can agree on – that is a death threat. How you can’t tell the other one is and sit here defending Rainey is beyond me…I also suggested that any 2nd violations that are not of the physical or threatening nature also be dismissed from the team…Ie, I was in favor of kicking Caleb King off the team to send a message. You are so blinded it pathetic – similar to a lot of political discussions in this country.
JB
October 27th, 2010
2:51 pm
I know we win Saturday now………We’ll have extra help, if you know what I mean……
Randy
October 27th, 2010
2:52 pm
“What”
99% of you worrying about your daughters don’t even have one. The rest of you that do have daughters how about sitting them down and telling them of your conquests in the dorms over there at Skank U. You ever think those girls had daddy’s ? Ever thought about calling him up before you tore through his daughters panties? Didn’t think so…………like I said go preach to the choir over there at your tramp holes lining Milledge Ave.
Dawgster34
October 27th, 2010
2:52 pm
While the Dawgs players have had their issues as well, there is no way you can condone what Rainet texted. If he had sent that to Urban Meyer’s daughter at Tech, Meyer would have been ready to strangle him. You hurt or threaten women and children you should be gone no if, ands or buts about it!
What?
October 27th, 2010
2:52 pm
READ THIS. Just posted on the front page of the AJC. Tech is last in ACC in football grad rate at 44%. UGA is second in SEC at 68%.
SICKASADOG
October 27th, 2010
2:54 pm
COME ON GATORS PLAY THE LITTLE THUG!! NO EXCUSES
C. B.
October 27th, 2010
2:54 pm
Percy Harvy. Coach Urban Meyers. Go Gator.
smartfan
October 27th, 2010
2:55 pm
35 percent. The amount of posters here with at least a 10th grade education.
StraightJacket
October 27th, 2010
2:55 pm
Cut Meyer some slack. For that matter, give Ricked a break too!!!
The Truth: If these two schools didn’t play with their players who have rap sheets, then the water boys (or girl, in UGAg’s case) would be out there playing flag football … or something.
Just change the name from the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” to the “Teams with the Longest Rap Sheets Bowl”.
Bail Bondsmen in Gainesville, Athens, and Jacksonville would make GREAT TV sponsors for this one. Maybe the Georgia DMV could purchase a few spots as well … promoting a “Did you know you need a valid driver’s license to drive?” campaign.
Phil Fulmer could do some PSA’s promoting the “2011 Fulmer Cup” and congratulating the mutts on winning the 2010 edition !!!
Should be fun!!!
What?
October 27th, 2010
2:55 pm
Sorry, Tech at 49%. Still the lowest in ACC. And Randy YOU are ……….??
Red Panties
October 27th, 2010
2:56 pm
Have you ever heard all the words in rap music, they are much worse than what Rainy said. I think both are terrible, but women aren’t respected in that culture and they think nothing of talking the way they do. Just like they don’t put much value in education, so trash talk is second nature and you get this crap.
DawginLex
October 27th, 2010
2:58 pm
I was blasted on these blogs by the gators for the following predictions that have ALL COME TRUE.
1.) florida would wish Murray was their QB by the time we play each other
2.) florida would lose at least 3 or 4 games.
3.) Brantley is a square peg in a round hole running the spread
4.) Rainey would be reinstated by the Georgia game
5.) No Tebow=no titles
Nesbitt for Heisman
October 27th, 2010
2:58 pm
What does rap music have to do with Rainey’s text?
dawgfan
October 27th, 2010
2:58 pm
Oh let’s see here. Using a dead girl’s credit card. Eye gouging. Death threats.
But the Gator Trash Nation wants to talk about excessive celebrations, stolen scooter helmets and speeding tickets? LMAO.
Memo to Florida football: Time to die. Karma is a beeyotch and your piece of trash showboating arrogant classless program is about to get exactly what’s coming to it.
Good day.
ATLfan15
October 27th, 2010
3:00 pm
Meyer will play Rainey because he needs his speed to help them win…why does this surprise anyone (including Gator fans)? And later on when Rainey does something else stupid, Meyer will have to defend leaving him on the team. Players rarely stop at just committing one stupid crime and will eventually repeat the offensive behavior within a few months.
As for the game, here’s an acronym that we’ve used for years, and if you can figure it out then feel free to use it too: FADG!
GO DAWGS!!!
GTBob
October 27th, 2010
3:01 pm
Urban should have kicked him off the team just like several UGA players should have been kicked off the team. UGA fans don’t really have a moral compass to hold here. The SEC in general has pretty much shown that winning is more important then anything and I do mean anything. If a player is not physically in jail then they are playing on Saturday.
J Clay
October 27th, 2010
3:04 pm
I dont see anyone on here saying a person with DUI should stay on team – I have stated more than once DUI should be immediate and permanent dismissal and revoking of scholarship…I’ve even suggested a 2nd offense of the non threateing or non physical nature also get kicked off…Learn to read…
StraightJacket
October 27th, 2010
3:06 pm
Cut Meyer some slack. For that matter, give Ricked a break as well !!!
I mean, really: If these two schools didn’t play with their players who have rap sheets, then the water boys (or girl, in UGAg’s case) would be out there playing flag football … or something.
Just change the name from the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” to the “Teams with the Longest Rap Sheets Bowl”.
Bail Bondsmen in Gainesville, Athens, and Jacksonville would make GREAT TV sponsors for this one.
Maybe the Georgia DMV could purchase a few spots as well; promoting a “Did you know you need a valid driver’s license to drive?” campaign.
Phil Fulmer could do some PSA’s promoting the “2011 Fulmer Cup” while congratulating the mutts on winning the 2010 edition!
Should be fun!!!
Nesbitt for Heisman
October 27th, 2010
3:07 pm
“Your ALL HYPOCRITES!”
Do you know the difference between “your” and “you’re”?
dawgsfan1990
October 27th, 2010
3:08 pm
This game should be called the “We couldn’t beat Mississippi State Bowl.” At least they didn’t get us on our home field. Go Dawgs Stomp the Reptiles!
TallaDawg
October 27th, 2010
3:08 pm
Marietta_Gator @ 2:40 – You cannot actually belive that it was not a threat. It is very obvious, even if it is not fully instructive of his intentions.
Also, any Gator fans who refer to Georgia fans as rednecks, please, look at all of the Gator fans in Alachua, Marion, Taylor, Dixie, and Levy Counties before you throw those stones.
dawgfacedboy
October 27th, 2010
3:10 pm
The discrepancy between a driving with a suspended license and a death threat is too far to even try and compare. Do I think Richt needs to do a better job of disciplining his players, yes. That being said, if neither school had any players getting in trouble (which they both do, obviously) a driving with a suspended license and fleeing the accident should still certainly warrant a few game suspension. But a death threat???? I’m sorry son, but your gone. Anyone that sees any different obviously doesn’t have any children.
J Clay
October 27th, 2010
3:11 pm
I can’t contol who is on the team – I can only ask and plead that they be kicked off. I’m not sitting here defending them…I even suggested Caleb King get kicked off the team for a suspended license arrest…There is too much BS going on at all the schools – UGA included…I know the last guy that got DUI was kicked off the team – hoping that starts a new trend at ALL schools.
What?
October 27th, 2010
3:11 pm
Dear Tech Football players, Have your academic counselor read this to you….
Someone once said: “A mind is a terrible thing to waste”
This must be a sad day for all you pious Tech fans…
Whopper Dawg
October 27th, 2010
3:11 pm
Urban’s true colors are showing.
Bo
October 27th, 2010
3:13 pm
So Meyer has already decided that Rainey will play both running back and reciever IF he is reinstated but we’re supposed to believe that he hasn’t actually decided to reinstate the kid? Uh, yeah. OK, Urban.
Blackberry Cobbler
October 27th, 2010
3:14 pm
I’d rather Florida have Rainey back and the Dawgs beat them anyway. That would be the best smackdown ever.
With the week off and with Rainey back, it’s going to be a tough one for the Dawgs.
Mike
October 27th, 2010
3:15 pm
I’m sure if a tech football player sent that text to Urban’s daughter at Tech he would be okay with a five game suspension
shankit
October 27th, 2010
3:16 pm
Gators, them Bulldogs will bite you.
Sometimes, twice in one month.
ratherBgambling
October 27th, 2010
3:17 pm
Hey Jeff,
Urban is coming over to drop one of those BCS crystal trophies on your head!
Bo
October 27th, 2010
3:20 pm
Randy, you’re a fool. Trying to get into a girls pants is not the same thing as telling a woman that “it’s time to die”…Well, maybe it is in your case but the rest of us don’t operate that way.
MURPHY
October 27th, 2010
3:20 pm
Question is: Will there be enough pressure put on Urban that he will make the decision to not let Rainey play in this game? I hear even the UF brass doesnt support his decision.You get the Womem against abuse riled up and it could tarnis the UF Football Program even worse than it already has. I have a feeling Foley and Urban will discuss this before Thursday’s press conference.
shankit
October 27th, 2010
3:20 pm
Urban only has one crystal trophy.
Our tight end from Tampa knocked
one of them over when Urban was
recruiting him (to no avail) and broke it.
So, Ga. has another crystal trophy to
add to our others.
Dawgzilla
October 27th, 2010
3:23 pm
Wow POAD you were kinda late…can’t imagine what kept you. So happy to have your fresh perspective!!
Wildgator
October 27th, 2010
3:23 pm
Again, UF really didn’t have a choice but to let him back on the team. They were responsible for watching/monitoring him after the concussion and they didn’t. Rainey and party could have sued UF.
Concrete Pete
October 27th, 2010
3:24 pm
I’m surprised that the fact that the “girl” in question was really a 34 year old woman. It’s uncommon for a standout college athlete to date a woman 13 yrs his senior. There’s more to this story, I’m surprised it hasn’t come out.
I did find it comical that the lady said she never felt threatened by Rainey and didn’t want to press charges, but yet she called 911… Sounds like some big $ boosters got to her quickly.