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Even the Bengals aren't gonna want to sign him for character issues.

What about the Omaha Nighthawks?

After seeing them play against K-St, he probably thinks that he can start right away.

 

After seeing them vs K-ST, I think he probably CAN start right away!

 

Very doubtful. Prince missed fall camp due to injury, which explains a lot of the rust and inconsistency you saw vs K-St. But the WRs didn't do Prince any favors with all of their drops and it certainly didn't help that the O-line was decimated with injuries during camp. The main problem, however, was the run D.

 

Hundley reminds me a lot of Josh Freeman. This is a big get for the Bruins.

 

There is no way UCLA should have lost to KSU if you go by the recruiting rankings. 4 out of the last 5 recruiting classes for UCLA have been ranked in the top 20. KSU hasn't had a top 25 class in their last 5 and 3 out of these have been outside of the top 40.

 

I'm not sure that there is such a thing as a huge get for UCLA as long as Neuheisel is coach, as I just don't see him doing much with whatever talent they bring on board.

Obviously UCLA shouldn't have lost to KSU if you go by recruiting rankings, but that's not what I said. I was responding to the notion that Hundley picked UCLA after seeing the KSU game because he was convinced he could start right away. I was just pointing out that what you saw from Prince in that game very likely won't be a good reflection of how he will look later in the season after he knocks off the rust that other QBs did during fall camp. Prince is a good QB who will probably start as long as he's at UCLA and healthy. Hundley will also certainly redshirt next year, not start.

And yes, this is a big get for the Bruins considering they badly needed a QB in this class after Brett Nottingham decommitted for Stanford late in the process last year. And they got a very good QB who was offered by a bunch of good programs, including Nebraska. Rick might not be the coach in four years, but Hundley will be the QB. And that's a good thing.

After seeing them play against K-St, he probably thinks that he can start right away.

 

After seeing them vs K-ST, I think he probably CAN start right away!

Very doubtful. Prince missed fall camp due to injury, which explains a lot of the rust and inconsistency you saw vs K-St. But the WRs didn't do Prince any favors with all of their drops and it certainly didn't help that the O-line was decimated with injuries during camp. The main problem, however, was the run D.

Hundley reminds me a lot of Josh Freeman. This is a big get for the Bruins.

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Good try, Zac. Go throw some more balls instead of posting on message boards.

I like it. I'm guessing PSU will be our cross-over rival. I hope our last regular season game will be either Iowa or Michigan.

So is "permanently suspended" the same as kicked off the team? If so, then this would be an unbelievable series of consequences for one terrible decision. Washington might go from being poised for a career year that will see him become a legit NFL prospect to being kicked off the team and maybe out of school.

 

Maybe he could play for the Omaha Nighthawks when his trial/sentence is over.

Guess this answers my question:

But the school has closed the door on Washington having an opportunity to return to the program.

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So is "permanently suspended" the same as kicked off the team? If so, then this would be an unbelievable series of consequences for one terrible decision. Washington might go from being poised for a career year that will see him become a legit NFL prospect to being kicked off the team and maybe out of school.

Maybe he could play for the Omaha Nighthawks when his trial/sentence is over.

ESPN's Joe Shad just tweeted the following:

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Missouri RB Derrick Washington "permanantly suspended" from program

Washington has now been charged with sexual assault, per ESPN. What's surprising to me is that Pinkel still named him one of the team captains in July AFTER this happened. Maybe he was just going on the assumption that he was innocent. But if that's the case, then why did Pinkel suspend him before he was charged? Strange stuff. I just hope justice is served, whether he's innocent or guilty.

 

 

Here's what AD Mike Alden said about the timing:

 

When an issue comes to our attention we work immediately to gather information, and we work with various outside entities in an ongoing process which takes time to unfold. We move as quickly and responsibly as is appropriate, and when we have enough information to reach a conclusion on disciplinary action, we take that action. That’s what we have done in this situation.

 

You wouldn't want to suspend on mere allegations, but when more details come to light, then action would seem warranted or not. Initially, is was an accusation, then the girl failed to show up for a hearing. I would have thought that meant 'probably not for real'. But when the police and prosecutors bring to light more details, than the suspension occurred. Either way, it seems like we've seen the last of Derrick.

 

Replacement will be sophomore Kendial Lawrence, who has shown much this summer. Behind him will likely be freshman Henry Josey or fellow freshman Marcus Murphy (until De'Vione Moore's ankle is healed.

Makes sense.

Washington has now been charged with sexual assault, per ESPN. What's surprising to me is that Pinkel still named him one of the team captains in July AFTER this happened. Maybe he was just going on the assumption that he was innocent. But if that's the case, then why did Pinkel suspend him before he was charged? Strange stuff. I just hope justice is served, whether he's innocent or guilty.

Actually, pretty stunning news. DWash is a stand-up guy and team captain and he was having a great camp.

If there were a legal issue, the local papers would have picked it up, but no news.

 

One thing about Pinkel though, he don't take no bull from the players.

Maybe. But "indefinitely" = before Big 12 play. I'd bet money on it.

 

he has sat players for league play before, and seeing as though this issues has the possibility of charges being brought, he will most likely sit till its resolved.

 

For all the things NE fans claim GP is, soft on team discipline can not be one of them

Has he ever had to sit someone with this much potential and expectations riding in to a season though?

 

GP is a tough disciplinarian, but MU has doesn't have much experience behind him. Do you think he'd keep Washington out that long, even if rushing the ball isn't priority number one for MU?

As I pointed out earlier on this thread, GP doesn't have a choice if charges are filed. MU policy is that a player can't play if under felony charges until they have been fully adjudicated. That could take some time. Once the case has been adjudicated (or if charges are never filed), then it will be GP's decision.

A little more info via Vahe Gregorian:

According to an interview about the incident cited in a University of Missouri police report, Washington made an unexpected visit to a female friend at 2:30 a.m., banged loudly on doors and windows until he was let in and after a tense discussion attempted to sexually assault her roommate, who had been asleep in another room.

 

"Respondent entered room of petitioner unwilling and unprovoked. It was unwelcome," the order of protection states. The order says the woman claimed that she woke up to Washington sexually assaulting her.

 

Washington returned to the friend's room a few minutes later, according to the police interview with her, and spent another 30 minutes there before leaving.

this is a lose/lose. Too bad. Im on the side that leans to leave the guy alone until formal charges are brought. But thats not how the world spins, no matter the writings of the law. If something did occur tho-wow. The guy needs to be nailed....regardless of what his past is. Ya nevert know. Takes all kinds.

I just heard on 1620 (USC) that Missouri policy is that a player must be suspended when he/she is under felony charges, and that the player must remain suspended until their case has been fully adjudicated in the civil courts. As far as I understand, there is no official charge yet, but as I just posted above, why else would MU suspend him unless they knew for certain that he was going to be presented with felony charges? Sounds like Washington will likely miss a good portion of the season. Ouch.

Appartently thats were the story ended, until sometime this week when the case showed up on the DA's desk. From my understaning the DA is examining to see if charges will be filed. Word on the street is the woman isnt involved, and i guess doesnt need to be. When it came to light that there would be possible felony charges, Mu pulled the plug on Washington before it escalated.

Is it a gimme that charges will be filed or is there still a chance everything is dropped?

Very interesting. I can't help but think that MU must have known that charges were inevitable since his initial case was dropped when the woman (and he) failed to appear in court. I know the charges are hideous, but is it fair to suspend him if there are no charges and no case against him? That's why I'm thinking MU must know that charges are on their way. But that's just me thinking out loud.

He's being accused of "digital penetration" and trespassing. Accused by the alleged victim, not the city prosecutor. Digital penetration falls under "deviate sexual" violation, a Class C felony. Due to the felony status of the accusations, the University felt it had to suspend now and not wait for formal charges, if any.

Disturbing accusations, to be sure. Here's a link that confirms that the above was part of the alleged victim's accusation.

Here's the pertinent part:

At 2:30 a.m. on June 19, Washington entered the victim’s room at Campus View Apartments “unwelcome,” the order states. The victim awoke to him “digitally penetrating her.”

 

Washington, 21, was an acquaintance of the alleged victim and her roommate, according to a source close to the alleged victim. In court documents, the alleged victim’s relationship with Washington is listed as tutor. The source said the alleged victim graduated from MU in May and has since left the state.

I live in St. Louis. For all of the references I STILL hear from Mizzou fans about Osborne being classless for allowing Phillips to play, it will be VERY interesting if Washington somehow finds his way back in a Mizzou uniform this year. I imagine he'll be out for a long time while this thing goes through the legal system. The only hope for Mizzou fans on this is that the girl just drops her case and says she fabricated it.

FWIW, Turner announced yesterday that he is moving Keeston to safety. I wonder if Keeston is regretting picking KU now.

He may get his chance to play this year.

Any reason in particular you say this, EZ-E? Got some insider info for us?

McNeill was saying how Quincy is the one freshman that has really stood out to him so far.

Also, Bo mentioned how Chase Rome is really impressing him. Apparently Rome is already repping with the 1s and 2s and is still playing really well. Sounds like he might get some playing time this year as well.

Oh no. When all of this agent stuff started to hit the fan I immediately got scared about the Callahan era. I really hope the NCAA doesn't start digging too deeply into those years.

NU made his top five schools that will receive an official visit this fall. Just looking at the list of schools, one would think NU would be his clear favorite. Unfortunately, academics is #1 for Evans, which is why he gives both Vandy and Duke the edge over Nebraska right now. He said if it was just football, then NU would be his top choice, but his top priority is academics. Maybe the staff will feature the great academic support system and high graduation rate on his visit. But it looks like an uphill battle due to Duke and Vandy's academic prestige.

Committed to Notre Dame.

 

They got 4 recruits in the last 24 hrs.

That should get him that fourth

Just watched his Rivals film. Pretty impressive. Like some others here, I agree that he'll add some good weight in his first couple of years at NU, which will make him a bigger threat at the college level. Here are my other quick impressions from his film.

Positives:

- Displays good pursuit. Seems to have a knack for getting to the ball carrier.

- Hard hitter. Looks like he will fit nicely in Bo's style of defense.

- Drives through blocks well. On one play he blows up a blocker and takes down the RB. Again, this is indicative of his pursuit and toughness.

Negatives:

- A bit on the slow side in the open field. There are only a couple of instances on his film, but he doesn't seem to close the gap very quickly when chasing the ball carrier.

Again, it's hard to tell from this very limited film, but that's my layman's analysis.

Edit: After looking at his film again, I take back my concern about his open field speed. The film doesn't show much of that, but he definitely has closing speed from 7-10 yards out. I would like to see some film of him in coverage though. LBs in Bo's system need to be able to drop back in coverage too.