Wait a few minutes....another Gator will be suspended

Submitted by James Burrill Angell on December 27th, 2015 at 7:31 PM

No joke.....Florida RB Jordan Scarlett cited for marijuana possession, suspended for Citrus Bowl. Can't make this up. Third Gator suspended this afternoon/evening. Source is Thomas Goldkamp (24/7 reporter) Twitter account.

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uncleFred

December 27th, 2015 at 8:32 PM ^

I have no doubt these suspensions are justified. I'm just sad that they won't be at full strength for the bowl game. Damn it we're Michigan, or at least the team and Harbaugh is. I want our guys to play the very best the opponent has to offer.

No excuses. When Michigan beats them, I want to have beaten their best. Nothing less.

Go Blue! Crush them!!!

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M-Dog

December 27th, 2015 at 8:47 PM ^

They have a nasty defense. The best we'll see all year. And it's at full strength.

We can still watch that part of the game and see how well our offense competes after 5 weeks to prepare. That part of the game will be interesting no matter what.

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Blau

December 27th, 2015 at 8:49 PM ^

Are you telling me you were ok with losing to Ohio State because the opposing team had all their players healthy and ready to play? We should just postpone the game and wait until everyone on UF's team is over their suspensions and completely healthy.

If it helps us win and it's not illegal/against the rules, I'm fine with the circumstance that results in a Michigan win.

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jdon

December 27th, 2015 at 9:06 PM ^

a win is a win is a win...

I want this bowl game bad,

I want 10 wins this year bad,

I don't give a fuck who we beat.

love,

jdon

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GoWings2008

December 27th, 2015 at 8:53 PM ^

Their guys can break the rules and get bad grades with no consequences and our guys can follow the rules and get good grades and be considered to be on the same level? No, I'm fine with them being suspended.

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UMfan21

December 27th, 2015 at 8:42 PM ^

Guess it wasn't in his bowl swag (dime) bag.

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Bleepblip

December 27th, 2015 at 8:44 PM ^

We would have also accepted "schwag" bag.

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UMfan21

December 27th, 2015 at 8:54 PM ^

upon further thought, will he be facing a 1 year suspension like Michigan mcGary? I believe the critical thing for McGary was that his test occurred during the post season tournament which made punishment more severe and mandatory. are there similar rules for bowl season which is footballs equivalent of the tourney?

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leu2500

December 27th, 2015 at 9:11 PM ^

I thought the issue was that he failed an NCAA drug test.

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GoBlueInIowa

December 27th, 2015 at 10:08 PM ^

You are correct

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Real Tackles Wear 77

December 27th, 2015 at 9:36 PM ^

No. To add insult to injury the NCAA changed the one year rule after Mitch was suspended but before he served it, but he was still required to face the full year. And correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think the bowls or CFP (and previously the BCS, Bowl Alliance etc.) are NCAA sanctioned so such rules treat the current period like the offseason.

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UMfan21

December 27th, 2015 at 11:33 PM ^

that's right, I forgot the rule changed. was just wondering if it was kind of the same situation here. decidedly not for a number of reasons you guys pointed out. thanks.

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Squeezebox

December 28th, 2015 at 9:17 AM ^

suspended McGary for half the season.

What I don't get, is that the rules for football and basketball seem to be different.

Auburn QB (Nick Young, I believe) got caught a couple years ago with weed in his car and Auburn suspended him for the next season's opener. No NCAA investigation, nothing more.

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Section6

December 27th, 2015 at 10:55 PM ^

The joint that stalled Michigan basketball for a decade...could have been a lot different story had he come back for another year.

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bacon

December 27th, 2015 at 9:48 PM ^

On one hand, these things happen to even the best programs. On the other, these things happen a lot to players who play for Florida.

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M-Dog

December 27th, 2015 at 10:02 PM ^

At least Florida enforces some semblance of rules.

There are a lot of places in the SEC where this stuff happens . . . and you'll never even hear about it.

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michfn2

December 27th, 2015 at 10:10 PM ^

They're a lot better at it now, because a certain person isn't their coach anymore.

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michfn2

December 27th, 2015 at 10:04 PM ^

What's the total number of suspended players up to now? I wonder if it's greater than or less than the number that's declaring early for the draft.

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goblue224

December 28th, 2015 at 8:59 AM ^

I believe they are up to 4 underclassman that have declared and they lost Grier to transfer. They've lost 3 for the bowl game so far, but that doesn't include anyone who was suspended or kicked off the team prior to bowl season.

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MichiganMan14

December 27th, 2015 at 11:35 PM ^

...the dirtiest program in the state for about 10-15 years now. They are a tire fire. Since they are in bed with ESPN via the SEC contract....they're spared the title of filth. Instead ESPN digs and plants affiliates in Tallahassee to make up stories and run with accusations. Florida is going to feature a 2 deep of freshman tackles. Michigan should dominate their line.

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Sarasota13

December 28th, 2015 at 2:35 AM ^

Sounds like a FSU grad. I disagree with the FSU view that UF is the "dirtiest program in the state". Agree it has been a tire fire for several years. Like Michigan, it stems largely from quarterback play. It solved its kicking issue and will be bringing in some excellent recruits. 2017 should be a great game in a year both teams should excel.

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MichiganMan14

December 27th, 2015 at 11:40 PM ^

Taylor has some burst and I hate him on our LBs...because he will burn them....but with UF's line issues...we shouldn't see too many runs reach the second level. On offense, keep the ball out of Deveon's hands and run screens. Butt should be a play action savior. UF has an elite pass rush and terrific team speed. They will likely put Hargreaves on Chesson and make Darboh beat Tabor one on one. They don't think that's physically possible. We need to really take advantage of one of the worst offenses in college ball....we should score on defense and not give up north of 17 points. Florida also has absolute awful kickers. They're high school bad.

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SharkyRVA

December 28th, 2015 at 9:17 AM ^

I just hope our offense can move the ball and not turn it over. I want to see a win so we can enjoy the next 9 months until the next game!

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