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Thanks CH, since that story has been going around for quite some time (yours is not the first time I've seen it posted), I've been meaning to look into it to either substantiate it with facts or put it to bed as disinformation...especially the "One in every three players have spent time in the slammer" comment! According to my research, the "search‑verified number" is somewhere between 31-41 of the 121 players from the 2008 University of Florida football team who were arrested either during their time at UF or later in life. This figure comes from reporting cited by The New York Times and summarized in multiple outlets, noting that 41 of the 121 players on the national‑championship roster had an arrest record at some point. Other articles discussing the Urban Meyer era confirm widespread arrests but do not contradict the 41‑player total; they simply reference the broader pattern of player misconduct during his tenure. While some sources mention the arrests in the context of the American Sports Story series, they do not provide a different number and instead reinforce that “many players” from the 2008 team had legal issues. Because the full list of all 41 arrested players is not published anywhere, the only verifiable information comes from publicly documented cases, and aggregate reporting on the types of charges and patterns across Urban Meyer’s teams. Media reporting on the 41 arrested players describes a wide range of offenses, but only in general categories — not player‑by‑player detail. · Alcohol‑related offenses — underage drinking, DUI · Disorderly conduct — fights, public disturbances · Theft and property crimes — including Cam Newton’s laptop case · Assault and battery — several incidents across the roster · Weapons charges — including high‑profile cases · Felonies committed after UF careers — including violent crimes · Domestic incidents — reported in a few cases · Drug‑related offenses — possession, paraphernalia These categories come directly from the reporting that cites the 41 arrests but does not name most players individually. Only a small number of players from the 2008 roster have publicly documented cases tied to their names in the search results. The first was Aaron Hernandez, a story no school would be proud of. Hernandez was charged with murder (Odin Lloyd), weapons charges, assault incidents and multiple violent offenses after leaving UF. He is the most widely documented case. When Aaron Hernandez died in 2017, his 2015 murder conviction for Odin Lloyd was automatically vacated under an old Massachusetts legal doctrine called abatement ab initio. That rule wiped out a conviction if a defendant died before their appeals were completed. According to reporting, the court overturned the conviction immediately after his death for that reason. In 2019, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court reinstated Hernandez’s murder conviction, ruling that the abatement doctrine was outdated and had never been formally adopted into state law. The court ended the practice entirely and restored the guilty verdict. But it’s important to note that Hernandez played at UF from 2007–2009 and declared for the NFL Draft after the 2009 season, meaning he effectively left the university in January 2010. The murder occurred in June 2013, about 3½ years after he left UF! The most notable other case was Cam Newton, who was arrested at UF for possession of a stolen laptop but charges dropped after pre‑trial intervention and no further criminal issues after leaving UF. And so you know I’ve done my due diligence, I found a few other arrest reports and their outcome… Chris Rainey was arrested in 2010 after sending his girlfriend a text message that said “Time to die”, which led to a misdemeanor stalking charge. But the case did not end in a conviction. Prosecutors allowed him to enter a pre‑trial diversion program, and once he completed the required conditions, the charge was dropped. Jamar Hornsby was convicted for misdemeanor improper use of a credit card, not the original felony charges, making nearly 70 fraudulent charges on a BP gas card belonging to Ashley Slonina, a UF student who died in a motorcycle crash in 2007. He used the card for months after her death. He got a one-year of probation and paid early $10,000 in restitution and court costs. Hornsby was a current UF player at the time of the credit‑card incident, but he was immediately dismissed from the team after his arrest. He later violated his probation by getting into another criminal case (a 2009 simple assault), which resulted in 90 days in Alachua County Jail. So here’s the key point…no sources actually list another 2008 roster player with a confirmed criminal conviction. They only say “many players were arrested” or “multiple star players were arrested,” but they do not name them or document convictions! In this day of FOIA and government transparency, just a list of names would convince me the numbers are valid; but as the New York Times can’t or won’t provide their research results, or even publish the names of the alleged players involved: I am bound to take this reporting with a grain of salt! That NYT reporting you shared is the only source of the 41‑player figure claim. Every other article—CNN World Today, Zolentz Entertainment and others—is simply repeating or summarizing that same article!

yep, doing the same here!! By the way, not only does the license plate frequently change, the right rear brake light does the same!!

He's actually from Connecticut, known as the “Constitution State” because its Fundamental Orders (1639) considered one of the first written constitutions and historically important in manufacturing, especially firearms (Colt, Winchester); but now known for being one of the most restrictive gun-law regimes in the U.S.! This is a Senate amendment (SA 4159/2973) to the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944), the latter providing money for building and maintaining military facilities, housing and infrastructure and including funding for bases, training facilities, and projects that support readiness and quality of life for service members as well as allocating funds for the Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare, benefits, and programs for veterans including medical centers, mental health services and modernization of VA systems. It is not a coincidence that it was tied to this bill! By the way, $200 in 1934 is approximately worth $5,224 in 2026 when adjusted for inflation.

Winning! Man caught on camera throwing dozens of poop bags on Bell LGBTQ center roof: ‘He knows who we are’ On Wednesday, workers at an LGBTQ center in Southeast Los Angeles removed 125 bags of dog poop from their awning. It’s happening at Mi SELA on Florence Avenue in the city of Bell. Eddie Martinez, executive director at the center, told KNX News’ Emily Valdez that security video shows that every morning, a man walks his dog in front of the center and throws a bag of dog poop onto the awning. “He knows who we are,” he said. “He looks at the cameras.” He said that because littering is not a crime, the police can’t arrest the guy... (full story at title link)

Yep, but it's nothing new. I had an issue when I filed a Form 4 for a free SBR a couple of years back during the brace amnesty period. I don't know why, it simply doesn't make sense...

Bonus points for quoting Pete Townshend!

Actually, further research revealed Buc‑ee’s leadership has acknowledged that the Johnstown store sits more than 700 miles from the nearest existing Buc‑ee’s supply network, forcing the company to stand up entirely new logistics chains in a market it had never operated in before. Although people often think of Coke exclusivity as a single nationwide contract, in reality pouring‑rights agreements are regional and are heavily dependent on local Coca‑Cola bottlers. If a Coca‑Cola bottler cannot meet volume, service, or timing requirements, the exclusivity clause may be delayed or modified for a specific site. Food‑industry reporting notes that the Colorado location appears to have opened before a compliant Coke distribution arrangement was finalized, resulting in a temporary “neutral” soda lineup instead of Coca‑Cola or Pepsi dominance. Pepsi isn't sold due to the long‑standing Coke agreement, so Buc‑ee’s appears chose brand‑neutral or third‑party beverages like Dr Pepper and RC Cola while the Coke logistics question remained unresolved.

Bad intel, bud! At nearly all Buc‑ee’s stores, the soda selection is exclusively Coca‑Cola–branded (as it should be in the South)! Buc‑ee’s has a long‑standing exclusive pouring‑rights agreement with Coca‑Cola dating back to 1997, which means Pepsi products are not sold at almost all of its locations. The lone exception is Johnstown, Colorado which does not sell Coca‑Cola or Pepsi products. It only carries Dr Pepper, RC Cola and/or store or regional brands. No reason for that can be found... https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/popular-soda-brand-wont-buc-112000752.html

This, and you may want to get actual legal advice on how to proceed. I know there is a lot of knowledge and experience on this forum, but this is one area I would most definitely discuss with a lawyer before going forward. Control the narrative, don't let it control you!

They can have him! Lagway's a quitter who didn't like how Sumrall was challenging his desire to play and commitment to the team. Now we know Sumrall was right! Lagway dealt with multiple injuries (sports hernia surgery, shoulder issues, calf strain), threw 14 interceptions in 2025 and struggled with consistency. Adios!

Agreed, CH will be intolerable if they do! 🤣🤣🤣 Same if a SEC team (UGA, Bama or Ol' Miss) wins it! 😁😁😁 I still can't believe they beat Ohio State, but I'm not unhappy about it! 🏈

Air Force general to retire after service overturns ruling by COVID review board clearing him of misconduct Brig. Gen. Christopher Sage has spent the last four years of his Air Force career quietly fighting to clear his name of wrongdoing, get back on the promotion list and stay in the service. Disciplined for decisions he made as a commander deployed to the Middle East during the coronavirus pandemic — such as reopening gyms and removing barbed wire surrounding quarantine areas — an Air Force board reviewing COVID-related adverse actions determined he faced retaliation for his views. A majority of the board agreed in November he should have the black mark removed from his record and have his fast-approaching forced retirement date extended to be returned to consideration for promotion to major general. However, an Air Force senior official disagreed and overturned the board’s decision six days later, and Sage will retire at the end of the year. The official, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Richard Anderson, said there was insufficient evidence for the board’s decision...

Dumbass reporters, don't they know Charleston AFB and the International Airport share the same runway?!?

Just to save everyone from having to go on Instagram...

Nothing new, when I arrived at my first assignment over 40 years ago, the SP squadron had been nearly wiped out by an unannounced piss test!

From what I've read, Hiatt was well liked and respected...

This is an interesting one...

How do you like it?

A much better option that's about the same price and much better quality for a budget build truck gun!!

I am a huge supporter of law enforcement as I have a lot of friends who work in it at the local, state and Federal levels. I've also worked directly with local agencies and found most are honest, law-abiding officers who dedicate their lives to protect others. However, I also know such bullshit as this occurs all the time.... https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/article/texas-traffic-stop-search-bexar-county-21079297.php I'd like to think it's with the right intent, but know it's usually overzealous officers stepping far beyond their authorities! I understand firsthand the border situation and that all capabilities are needed to defeat that threat, but harassing citizens like that should never be tolerated! And yes, that $7,268.46 Bexar County sent Schott to cover damages to his truck during the search comes from the taxes I pay!

Not for us Gators!! 😁😁😁

Haven't y'all heard?!?

Absolutely would NOT buy an ATI, they made shit AKs back in the day so I don't trust them one iota! Palmetto State Armory makes far better AR pistols for not much more!