Its really a shame that you'll miss seeing Williams even though it will hurt our offense. He's an 19 year old jr and he's just a fun player to watch. If you appreciate a player that just never quits and plays like he absolutely loves what he's doing, regardless of the team he plays for Jamaal would be your type of player. I admire that he announced his suspension, most players don't, and I hope by doing that its helped him mature and avoid infractions in the future. Playing at BYU isn't an easy task because of the Honor Code, especially for non-LDS kids. Jamaal has vowed to use this experience to help him by his recommitment to live by the rules he signed on to follow. Many non-LDS players choose to transfer after something like this, even some LDS players do.
I feel so bad about the suspensions I sent a large care package to the BYU players dorms containing Hustler mags, cartons of cigs and gallons of Vodka.
We need more suspensions.
Sorry I have to ask but what is "LDS"? Is that something related to the Mormon faith?
I agree. I wish Williams was playing too. I like the best playing against the best from each team and hate when suspensions and injuries (but especially suspensions) get in the way of that. You're right though, it sounds like this kid has a tremendous amount of accountability and is taking responsibility for his actions. It's actually kind of refreshing to see.
Thanks guys. I'm about as obtuse as they come when it comes to religions.
A team like BYU will adjust to the loss and still be quite formidable.
I heard they got suspended for this...
Let Diaco Succeed. They are big UConn fans.Sorry I have to ask but what is "LDS"? Is that something related to the Mormon faith?
Jamaal Williams might be reinstaed before the game. Also we're not expecting many suspensions because it was all hyped up media reports by a local radio stations about NCAA violations. It came out it was all much ado about nothing because it was probably just some free socks.
But even if there were suspensions, BYU is still favored by 16 points. We have enough on offense to handle things. Our QB is one of the best runners in college football and can beat teams on his own even if everyone else is not playing. Ask Texas what I'm talking about.
KC Cougar,
It won't be the easiest game for BYU this season since its on the road but BYU shouldn't have much trouble. I don't know if I would put money on covering the spread (I don't gamble anyway) because 16 points feels like alot.
Agree KCC. I didn't understand that either. I was at Uva last year. I expect a good hard fought game at the Rent. Hopefully after week 1 UConn wins 'em all. In 3 weeks we'll all have some answers. See yall then. Wish we could also schedule some Bball in the future.I don't get it. You say it wont be the easiest game. But then you say BYU shouldn't have much trouble.... but then you say 16 points is too much to take....Where are you at with this game? Are you like positive its going to be 14 or something. I'll tell you what. With the excitement of HCBD's first game and the overall pent up energy and enthusiasm our fan base has right now to go along with some clear talent (sidenote: I've been waiting for this senior class for the last 2 years/even though we lost a handful of very quality key players to draft and transfer...T. Brown, Y Smallwood, S. Phillips, L. McCombs, X. Hemingway there is still very notable talent.) with all of that said I would put the spread at something much more reasonable, a spread that aptly conveys the raucous rentschler field BYU is going to see and heart of this new found team I would put it at BYU favored by 4. Word of warning, don't go getting your heart broke because you had no idea that UCONN could play that well. And definitely don't act like some of the Michigan fans I was sitting by. In the beginning of the game acting all cordial and polite because deep down inside they expected an ass whooping and then when we went up 21-7 and their panic attack symptoms started to kick in then they choose to be disrespectful, and shallow. True colors exposed. Talk all the trash you want though go ahead, you can only set yourself up for major disappointment.
KC Cougar,
It won't be the easiest game for BYU this season since its on the road but BYU shouldn't have much trouble. I don't know if I would put money on covering the spread (I don't gamble anyway) because 16 points feels like alot.
I give your fan site here much credit. I posted on the Texas fan board and got banned permanently on the same day. So much for healthy sports chat in Texas.
These suspensions are one of the most frustrating things being a BYU fan. Where else would a player get suspended because they had an earring on? Stuff like this is what makes BYU special but its also hard and frustrating.
If this is true...and it seems it is - this just sucks, it sucks that we have administrators that like to embarrass ourselves like this [face-palm].How can you suspend someone for wearing an earring? It's insane. Extremism of any kind is scary.
BYU Football: Devon Blackmon Out For Opener At UCONN??
http://lawlessrepublic.com/2014/08/11/byu-football-devon-blackmon-opener-uconn/
BYU football WR Devon Blackmon tweets he'll miss UConn game
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