Gators Report Issue With Pouncey

((HT: ESPN-Forde, NFP-Miller))

Apparently, the Florida Gators have self-reported a possible violation involving recently departed limeman Maurkice Pouncey and an agent, according to Forde's piece.

There is an allegation standing that a rep for an unnamed ((or unknown)) agent paid Pouncey $100,000 between the SEC championship game and the Sugar Bowl victory over Cincinnati. Florida told the NCAA of the allegation after they became aware of it last month.

"We were made aware of some information in early June that we reported to law enforcement and we then shared with the NCAA and the SEC," athletic director Jeremy Foley said in a statement released Monday morning to ESPN.com. "At this time we have no information that has indicated that there are any compliance issues for the University of Florida."

If the allegation is found to be true, the Gators may have to forfeit their destruction of the Bearcats.

Gee, thanks...

Remember Pouncey from Draft Day...???
((HT: ESPN/NFL/willywonka899))

Brothery Love To A Whole New Level

I'm watching the NFL draft last night and Florida center Maurkice Pouncey gets picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Next comes the usual reaction shot from the family home and then things get really weird. It's a whole new meaning to brotherly love. (Thanks ESPN/YouTube.com)





That is Maurkice's twin brother Mike engaging in a lip lock. It's probably the most uncomfortable moment I've ever experienced watching the NFL Draft.

Just wait till mini-camp Maurkice, your going to be abused.

Monday SEC-ACC Tackle Football Update

Former Vols athlete Nu'Keese Richardson entered a guilty plea in Knox County Criminal Court on Monday.

The plea came before a grand jury could consider the charge.

As a result, Richardson avoids jail time and gets judicial diversion.

Whatever that means...

Florida defensive end Carlos Dunlap and center Maurkice Pouncey are leaving school early and entering the NFL draft joining cornerback Joe Haden and tight end Aaron Hernandez who would like to get paid to play from now on.

Guard Mike Pouncey, however, says he is returning for his senior season.

Over at Georgia Tech, three juniors are out the door. Jonathan Dwyer, Morgan Burnett, and Derrick Morgan are all gone leaving a big restructuring job for head coach Paul Johnson. They join WR Demarious "Be-Be" Thomas in the pay world.

The AJC's Mark Bradley analyzes here...

Alabama All-American linebacker Rolando McClain has declared as well.
McClain said he would skip his senior season to turn pro.

He's a projected first-rounder after leading the team with 105 tackles and 14.5 stops for loss, two interceptions, and four sacks to go along with that national title thing.

Al.com's Gentry Estes discusses here...