Football Player Bartering

averagedawg, I think that Kentucky wins. Those kids . . . scratch that. Those young men want that game badly, they can and will win.

This bothers me also. I understand our AD's reasoning, however it just goes to show the hold that Slive has on the SEC and those that are under his control. His reasoning of fairness blows my mind. Richt impresses me with his stand.

Georgia athletics director Greg McGarity confirmed that his school spoke to the SEC office about the hits made by Auburn’s Nick Fairley in Saturday’s game.

“We exhausted all avenues of communicating to the conference office,” McGarity said. “And then it’s up to the SEC to make the decision. There’s really nothing more that we could’ve done. We just followed SEC protocol in how you communicate and how you deal with questions.”

The SEC announced late Tuesday that Fairley would not be suspended any time, and any discipline would be dealt with “internally.”

McGarity was asked if that surprised him.

“I probably better not comment on that,” he said. “I need to stay away from that. I don’t want to get into any type of trouble or conflict with the conference office.”

Fairley’s helmet-to-back hit on Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray drew a 15-yard penalty. Fairley also delivered a late hit to Murray’s knee, which was not called a penalty, that caused the quarterback to leave the game. Murray did not practice Tuesday and his status is day-to-day.

Last month Georgia center Ben Jones was suspended for one half for a chop block he made at Mississippi State.

McGarity said that suspension was decided after the SEC notified Georgia, which then reviewed the play and agreed that discipline was warranted.

“Coach (Mark) Richt was bothered by it,” McGarity said. “He was disappointed in our student-athlete and took appropriate action, and felt like it was the appropriate consequence. And I have to give Mark a lot of credit for taking that position to do the right thing. And the young man paid the consequence and missed the first half of the Colorado game. And since that time he’s learned a lesson.”

McGarity then declined to comment on Auburn not disciplining Fairley.

“We’ve got enough issues with our program rather than worrying about someone else’s program,” McGarity said.

Buc, One thing that makes this country so great is our sense of fair play.
This is more fodder for the SEC haters.
Slive is hurting, not helping, the conference.

averagedawg, brother you are dead on. Fair play, not Fairley play.

I have just finished watching the Tony Barnhart Show. CBS-HD. This dude is making me sick to my stomach. Said that all should step back and basically leave the Newton Family alone. They are not convicted . . . . yet.

This is the same Big Time Sports Reporter that wanted Coach Grantham ran through the belt line for the choke episode. He is damn douche bag. I apologize to all on this board for some of my recent comments and posts. I am like averagedawg, I believe in fair play by all participants.

Tony Ballslesshart is another in a long list of KISS ASSES. Graduate from UGA, and putting the crap out that he does. Journalism School should be so proud of you and your stance on issues that you don't have a clue.

Buc, Saw a bit of Barnhart last night,
Semi apologetic of Fairley's play, blaming it on overexcited or something to that effect.
An embarrassment to the University of Georgia.

When the Atlanta Journal and the Atlanta Constitution were morning and evening newspapers, we in the Atlanta area used to get "real reporting". Furman Bisher and Jesse Outlar. Ed Thilenius on what was then Channel 5. Larry Munson was a sidekick at that point with Milo Hamilton with the Atlanta Braves.

All of the above mentioned reporters were excellent, worked hard, were true to journalism. Larry Munson carried that good work on for many years, as did Furman Bisher. The other two we lost to illness.

Most of the information that we get now from the "reporters" comes second hand, not like they are on the beat, and reporting. Can't call most of these folks "cub reporters" they don't rate that high . . . . most, maybe all have not served real time gathering information, confirming same and putting it in print.

Barnhart is playing the game of "show me the money", nothing wrong with making a living, a really good living. He needs to understand that it is not time in service, it is staying true to journalism, get the facts or . . . . shut your damn mouth.

Barnhart . . . jump on CTG.
Barnhart . . . dodge the Fairley issue, watch your step with Slive. Personally, I think you stink.

Buc, I didn't watch the Barnhart show this week, and I am thankful that I didn't.

From what I have read, he has to be the biggest idiot I can remember in the media. He wanted Richt to reprimand CTG for his gesture. He wanted him suspended. Should CTG have done it. Probably not, but it was an intense situation and the kicker at UF even laughed about it. No harm. No player was injured. Really shouldn't have received near the attention that it did. I can guarantee coaches have done a lot worse. He gave guy the choke sign. I mean really is that a big deal. NO

And now, from what I am reading he is playing Fairley's dirty play like it is no big deal. What a joke you are Mr. Barnhart. Those hits could have seriously injured a kid that plays the game the right way. A kid that does nothing but compete hard, and do it in a classy way.

The thing that is bothering me so much about this Fairley stuff is, What if he had done some serious damage to AM's knee. What if he had ended his season, or done damage that significantly impacted the outcome of his career. Would it have deserved a suspension then? Of course. So I guess according to all these S***heads in the media like Mr. Barnhart and Mr. Slive, we should release everyone that unsuccessfully committed a crime. I mean attempted murderers shouln't be punished according to their theory. They tried to harm someone, and they were failed, just like Failey tries to hurt people and failed. There is a big difference in playing hard, and playing dirty.

Fairley intentionally tries to hurt players. In my mind, he is attempting to hurt players. Just because he is not successful doesn't mean he doesn't deserve punishment. What a joke the media and Slive have become.

I am getting more pissed out this Fairley stuff by the second. Really hope Bama just puts a thumping on this kid's head.

GO DAWGS