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Clifton Richardson

  • Play did not cause me to have a second's pause. Clifton made a perfectly good hit on the guy and any consequences would have been Jernigan's own fault for continuing to pursue the ball carrier without a helmet.

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  • -41 and counting. That's Tugesque!!

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  • Wow, this is getting epic. -41. This puts my Metheny posts to shame.coffee

    First of all, I don't know why everyone is so adamant about the legality of Clifton's actions. I never said the hit wasn't legal. Read my post before you jump to conclusions.

    Clifton's helmet made direct and solid contact with another player's exposed temple. Watch the play. That FSU kid is LUCKY. What would you have done if he had left the field on stretcher? cheered?

    If you guys really think it's OK to kill someone on the football field, then you are taking your football way too seriously. Based on your response, I'm assuming you would have liked to have seen the FSU player die. That is really really sad.

    For what it's worth, I watched the game with a room full of UVa fans, and every single one of us
    a) breathed a sigh of relief when that kid was OK
    b) Thought Clifton's actions went too far and were unnecassary

    While you guys would love to make it seem like my concerns are absurd, I know many UVa fans had a similar reaction to that play.

    I appreciate the post about London talking to Clifton on the sideline after the play. That was the only worthwhile post in this whole thread.

    John Montague ●

  • John Montague said...

    Wow, this is getting epic. -41. This puts my Metheny posts to shame.

    First of all, I don't know why everyone is so adamant about the legality of Clifton's actions. I never said the hit wasn't legal. Read my post before you jump to conclusions.

    Clifton's helmet made direct and solid contact with another player's exposed temple. Watch the play. That FSU kid is LUCKY. What would you have done if he had left the field on stretcher? cheered?

    If you guys really think it's OK to kill someone on the football field, then you are taking your football way too seriously. Based on your response, I'm assuming you would have liked to have seen the FSU player die. That is really really sad.

    For what it's worth, I watched the game with a room full of UVa fans, and every single one of us a) breathed a sigh of relief when that kid was OK b) Thought Clifton's actions went too far and were unnecassary

    While you guys would love to make it seem like my concerns are absurd, I know many UVa fans had a similar reaction to that play.

    I appreciate the post about London talking to Clifton on the sideline after the play. That was the only worthwhile post in this whole thread.

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  • I didn't really respond at all to the original post (much less down-vote it,) John, but your response is absurd. Nobody wanted the kid to die. Good grief.

    The greater point is that you out of the blue write this up a full 3 weeks after it happened and for no apparent reason. You also seem to be assuming that Richardson intentionally hit the guy in the head, when I'm willing to bet it was a simple question of momentum and whiplash. Richardson didn't exactly lead with his helmet, as I recall, he just hit the guy so hard that his head snapped forward. It happens on nearly every play, but on 99.9% of plays guys are smart enough to wear helmets.

    But again, the issue isn't really the stance you're taking. It's the fact that you felt the need to post about it at all. What did you expect to happen? You know how it goes. If you're going to willfully post a dissenting opinion at least do so in context and with the expectation that you'll get down-voted a bunch.

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  • Also, you guys are putting words in my mouth. Please read my initial post carefully. I am talking about preventing death on the football field, a very sensible issue. I am not talking about who is at fault on that play.

    John Montague ●

  • John Montague said...

    What would you have done if he had left the field on stretcher? cheered?

    If you guys really think it's OK to kill someone on the football field, then you are taking your football way too seriously. Based on your response, I'm assuming you would have liked to have seen the FSU player die. That is really really sad.

    Are you serious??

    It amazes me that your follow up post is even more absurd than your first one. Now that is really really sad!

    Wahoo1919 ●

  • HooPerk said...

    I didn't really respond at all to the original post (much less down-vote it,) John, but your response is absurd. Nobody wanted the kid to die. Good grief.

    The greater point is that you out of the blue write this up a full 3 weeks after it happened and for no apparent reason. You also seem to be assuming that Richardson intentionally hit the guy in the head, when I'm willing to bet it was a simple question of momentum and whiplash. Richardson didn't exactly lead with his helmet, as I recall, he just hit the guy so hard that his head snapped forward. It happens on nearly every play, but on 99.9% of plays guys are smart enough to wear helmets.

    But again, the issue isn't really the stance you're taking. It's the fact that you felt the need to post about it at all. What did you expect to happen? You know how it goes. If you're going to willfully post a dissenting opinion at least do so in context and with the expectation that you'll get down-voted a bunch.

    Why the need to post at all?

    Because I'm VERY superstitious.

    It's a long story.

    Meant to post this before the VT game, and I never got around to it, and we got crushed.

    The superstitious side of me feels like part of the reason we lost is because Thomas Jefferson would have wanted me to say something about that play.

    So I'm posting about it now, so I can get off of Jefferson's shit list before the Auburn game.

    I honestly believe that posting this will put me in good standing with TJ, and give us a better chance of beating Auburn.

    I KNOW it's insane, but most superstitions are.

    Feast on that.

    John Montague ●

  • John Montague said...

    Why the need to post at all?

    Because I'm VERY superstitious.

    It's a long story.

    Meant to post this before the VT game, and I never got around to it, and we got crushed.

    The superstitious side of me feels like part of the reason we lost is because Thomas Jefferson would have wanted me to say something about that play.

    So I'm posting about it now, so I can get off of Jefferson's shit list before the Auburn game.

    I honestly believe that posting this will put me in good standing with TJ, and give us a better chance of beating Auburn.

    I KNOW it's insane, but most superstitions are.

    Feast on that.

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  • John Montague said...

    Why the need to post at all?

    Because I'm VERY superstitious.

    It's a long story.

    Meant to post this before the VT game, and I never got around to it, and we got crushed.

    The superstitious side of me feels like part of the reason we lost is because Thomas Jefferson would have wanted me to say something about that play.

    So I'm posting about it now, so I can get off of Jefferson's shit list before the Auburn game.

    I honestly believe that posting this will put me in good standing with TJ, and give us a better chance of beating Auburn.

    I KNOW it's insane, but most superstitions are.

    Feast on that.

    I'll upvote that. You really put yourself out there, JM. May TJ's force be with you.

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  • Never meant for this thread to cause a tailspin. I guess It's the price I gotta pay to stay right with TJ.

    John Montague ●

  • John Montague said...

    Why the need to post at all?

    Because I'm VERY superstitious.

    It's a long story.

    Meant to post this before the VT game, and I never got around to it, and we got crushed.

    The superstitious side of me feels like part of the reason we lost is because Thomas Jefferson would have wanted me to say something about that play.

    So I'm posting about it now, so I can get off of Jefferson's shit list before the Auburn game.

    I honestly believe that posting this will put me in good standing with TJ, and give us a better chance of beating Auburn.

    I KNOW it's insane, but most superstitions are.

    Feast on that.

    John,

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    +1 and god bless

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  • John Montague said...

    Why the need to post at all?

    Because I'm VERY superstitious.

    It's a long story.

    Meant to post this before the VT game, and I never got around to it, and we got crushed.

    The superstitious side of me feels like part of the reason we lost is because Thomas Jefferson would have wanted me to say something about that play.

    So I'm posting about it now, so I can get off of Jefferson's shit list before the Auburn game.

    I honestly believe that posting this will put me in good standing with TJ, and give us a better chance of beating Auburn.

    I KNOW it's insane, but most superstitions are.

    Feast on that.

    Wow....just wow This whole thread and all of your responses thus far make 4 pound 3 ounce baby Jesus cry.

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  • John Montague said...

    Why the need to post at all?

    Because I'm VERY superstitious.

    It's a long story.

    Meant to post this before the VT game, and I never got around to it, and we got crushed.

    The superstitious side of me feels like part of the reason we lost is because Thomas Jefferson would have wanted me to say something about that play.

    So I'm posting about it now, so I can get off of Jefferson's shit list before the Auburn game.

    I honestly believe that posting this will put me in good standing with TJ, and give us a better chance of beating Auburn.

    I KNOW it's insane, but most superstitions are.

    Feast on that.

    I hope you're high man.....geez

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    John Montague ●

  • John Montague said...

    Why the need to post at all?

    Because I'm VERY superstitious.

    It's a long story.

    Meant to post this before the VT game, and I never got around to it, and we got crushed.

    The superstitious side of me feels like part of the reason we lost is because Thomas Jefferson would have wanted me to say something about that play.

    So I'm posting about it now, so I can get off of Jefferson's shit list before the Auburn game.

    I honestly believe that posting this will put me in good standing with TJ, and give us a better chance of beating Auburn.

    I KNOW it's insane, but most superstitions are.

    Feast on that.

    What in the world is going on?

    That's all I can muster after reading your posts.

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  • lol wow. crazy.

    The FSU kid knows the risks of staying in on the play with no helmet. Guarantee you he'd say the same thing. Compare it to say, walking through a crosswalk with the stop sign on in Downtown Richmond.

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  • John Montague said...

    Wow, this is getting epic. -41. This puts my Metheny posts to shame.

    First of all, I don't know why everyone is so adamant about the legality of Clifton's actions. I never said the hit wasn't legal. Read my post before you jump to conclusions.

    Clifton's helmet made direct and solid contact with another player's exposed temple. Watch the play. That FSU kid is LUCKY. What would you have done if he had left the field on stretcher? cheered?

    If you guys really think it's OK to kill someone on the football field, then you are taking your football way too seriously. Based on your response, I'm assuming you would have liked to have seen the FSU player die. That is really really sad.

    For what it's worth, I watched the game with a room full of UVa fans, and every single one of us a) breathed a sigh of relief when that kid was OK b) Thought Clifton's actions went too far and were unnecassary

    While you guys would love to make it seem like my concerns are absurd, I know many UVa fans had a similar reaction to that play.

    I appreciate the post about London talking to Clifton on the sideline after the play. That was the only worthwhile post in this whole thread.

    The ONLY fans that I know that had a problem with that play, were all Hokie fans. No UVA, or FSU fans that I know gave it a moments pause. I am glad the kid was unhurt. However, if YOU watch the replay, you will see Richardson's helmet hit the kid in the shoulder. NOT the head, which you claim. Perhaps you would like Clifton to ease up in that regard, and you are entitled to yoru opinion. However, there was nothing malicious in intent, and I believe that you are mistaken on exactly where contact on Jernigan's body was made.

    No downvotes from me, because this is your opinion. I just happen to disagree with it.

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  • Damnit, ran out of downvotes.

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  • Thomas Jefferson wants me to go to the fridge and get another beer.

    Vaughn Benjamin

  • Vaughn Benjamin said...

    Thomas Jefferson wants me to go to the fridge and get another beer.

    He wanted Clifton to kill the guy. He wouldn't have liked that Eppe's guys for riding his coat tails anyway.

    JoeHoo ●

  • Vaughn Benjamin said...

    Thomas Jefferson wants me to go to the fridge and get another beer.

    TJ loved to party!

    Chesahoo

  • Chesahoo said...

    TJ loved to party!

    I heard Sallie Hemmings bought him a T-Shirt in Paris that said, "Big Red is Great in Bed."

    Not sure if that's true though.

    JoeHoo ●

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