LB

June 26th, 2013 at 9:40 AM ^

I think we are all somewhat familiar with the story. I hope the FP guy didn't write this too. Nothing good happens after 3:30 AM.

boliver46

June 26th, 2013 at 9:41 AM ^

that it bad news.  Have been following that story pretty closely and was amazed he wasn't arrested sooner - simply the breaking of his cell phone and security system as well as the hiring of a cleaning crew seemed to have been enough to arrest him for obstruction.

bluebyyou

June 26th, 2013 at 9:44 AM ^

I'm sure Tom Brady is feeling great about not taking as much money for his new contract.  First they lose Welker, then the Gronk's injuries make him iffy, and now Hernandez looks like he might be gone for awhile. Ugh...not a pretty picture for the Pats.

GoBlueInNYC

June 26th, 2013 at 10:02 AM ^

They stole Jake Ballard from the Giants, and he was a pretty OK contributor in limited action fot NY. Plus, they replaced Welker with Amendola. But I do remember reading somewhere that Edelman is the only player with a reception for the Pats last season who is expected to be available Week 1, which can't be considered a good thing.

SpreadGuru

June 26th, 2013 at 9:47 AM ^

First, I'm sure that this is more than Obstruction of Justice.  Secondly, if you played for Urban, your chances of a felony charge are infinitely increased.

F-Ohio!

1464

June 26th, 2013 at 9:57 AM ^

Tell that to Ray Lewis.  Although, it seems now that Lewis has retired, someone had to fill the villian role.  Now all Hernandez has to do is have his come to God moment, and wear religion on his sleeve as a defense from the fact that he is truly a piece of shit.  Transition complete.

maize-blue

June 26th, 2013 at 10:01 AM ^

I heard that Hernandez looked at Urban Meyer as a father figure while at Florida. I can only conclude that Urban Meyer sucks and is a terrible person.

goblueclassof03

June 26th, 2013 at 10:43 AM ^

Point taken, but I don't think it's that far-fetched to think that Meyer's "Circle of Trust" policy instilled, in Hernandez, some false sense of impunity?  For many, the college years are the formative years of life.  I don't think it's crazy to at least consider that in judging Hernandez's behavior.

GoBlueInNYC

June 26th, 2013 at 1:00 PM ^

I completely agree that part of a college coach's job should be to help their athletes grow and mature as people, but this was an execution committed 4 years after Hernandez left Florida. At some point, Meyer no longer bears responsibility for this adult's decisions. That's like saying that Rodriguez is responsible for Pacman Jones slapping that woman a few weeks ago. At some point these men are responsible for themselves, not their football coaches.

Plus, blaming Meyer in jest makes light of a very serious and tragic situation. It's a pretty despicable way to try and poke fun at a rival school. But point taken that football coaches are (or at least should be) more than just people who teach kids to play football.

*This is written as if Hernandez has committed a crime. I realize he has not been formally charged with anything, let alone convicted.

goblueclassof03

June 26th, 2013 at 3:09 PM ^

I wouldn't blame Meyer, and I don't think anybody should.  But at the same time, the character (or lack thereof) and values (or lack thereof) of players he coached could be considered a reflection of his coaching abilities.  In other words, a different coach with a different set of priorities and a different set of values may have helped shaped Hernandez's character differently.