adc7236 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Published Wednesday | July 18, 2007 NU football's Purify gets probation LINCOLN - Maurice Purify said he hoped he could be afforded a second chance to do what he loves to do after the Nebraska football player reached resolution on his legal matters Wednesday. Maurice PurifyPurify received 12 months probation and fines totaling $1,250 after pleading no contest to four charges stemming from two separate incidents. Two other charges were dismissed as part of a plea agreement reached before his appearance in Lancaster County Court. During probation, Purify won't be allowed to enter a bar or any other business that primarily sells alcohol, and he'll have to attend drug and alcohol counseling. And for 60 days, Purify will have to have a device attached to his car ignition that will make sure he is sober before he can start the car. Purify was found guilty of driving while intoxicated, assault, disturbing the peace and hindering arrest. All those charges stem from two incidents earlier this year. Purify was arrested May 5 and charged with two counts of assault, among other things, in connection with an altercation at a Lincoln bar. Last month he was cited on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. As part of the agreement with prosecutors, one of the assault charges and a charge of refusing to obey a police order were dropped. Also a trespassing charge was reduced to disturbing the peace. Lincoln attorney Jon Braaten said he was satisfied with the outcome and called the punishments appropriate. Purify said he fully expects that it will result in him missing some football games next season. Purify apologized in his statement to family, friends, teammates and head coach Bill Callahan. World-Herald and Associated Press reports. Quote Link to comment
NU fan in Denver Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I wonder if he and BC had sat down and spoken about the possible scenarios. If he is convicted of this he gets this punishment, if this then this punishment. Quote Link to comment
Hunter94 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 the part he missed was an apology to the others involved in the fight, i guess he felt that wasn't important. oh well, let's see how he handles this going forward. Quote Link to comment
strigori Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Probation isnt a hard punishment, and it isnt likely he will miss more than 2 games. Quote Link to comment
huskers1 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Why would he have to apologize to the guys involved in the fight? If you are talking about the guys that he was fighting against then there is no way I would apologize either. From people who were there I have heard that the guy who he got in a fight with said "so youre the n***er who fumbled the ball against Texas". Which one he wasnt even the one who fumbled against texas and two, who says that? I would have done the same thing at that time and probably be kicking myself in the ass just like he is. Quote Link to comment
Silent Commit Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Why would he have to apologize to the guys involved in the fight? If you are talking about the guys that he was fighting against then there is no way I would apologize either. From people who were there I have heard that the guy who he got in a fight with said "so youre the n***er who fumbled the ball against Texas". Which one he wasnt even the one who fumbled against texas and two, who says that? I would have done the same thing at that time and probably be kicking myself in the ass just like he is. Oh boy....here we go again Quote Link to comment
NUpolo8 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 HE will not be suspended, nor should he be. Quote Link to comment
Silent Commit Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 HE will not be suspended, nor should he be. I don't have the team rule book in front of me, but don't you think that he violated at least one tiny rule? I'm thinking 'yes' and that he will be disciplined somehow. One or two games is my guess....but who knows. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Do you guys think we will hear anything this next week then??? Quote Link to comment
HuskerMan Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Do you guys think we will hear anything this next week then??? I read a different article that said within the next few days Bill C. will have what to do decided. Quote Link to comment
2nd to Nunn Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I am kind of expecting 2 games. I really think that he probably deserves at least 4, but I am guessing 2 will be the punishment. 4 games is a significant enough chunk that it would possibly affect his status for the NFL draft. It is during the non-conference schedule where dominant players usually pump up the stats a little bit before they hit the grind that is conference play. I understand it is a little different this year because of the very difficult non conference schedule though. Quote Link to comment
dbetz23 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 He may be suspended for the Neveda game, but i am predicting he will just get a slap on the wrist. Quote Link to comment
dustinl15 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 He may be suspended for the Neveda game, but i am predicting he will just get a slap on the wrist. I would may say thats about right along with not being able to start against WF, but I don't think it will be worse than that. Quote Link to comment
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