Posted by Ironcity on July 7, 2008 at 2:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I thought he had five incidents according to the Journal. This looks like Three. Two of which occured prior to being on scholarship at UT. I don't want to downplay the seriousness of what he has done, however it appears to me that the Journal found it necessary to make it look worse then it already is.

This was a bad act that deserves the punishment he is getting. By misrepresenting it, it sure makes the Journal appear to have an agenda.

Posted by tngeoff on July 7, 2008 at 2:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Keep the Faith Bro' and move FORWARD. Make this a GREAT and INSPIRATIONAL story for others to aspire to. Like Nike says, "JUST DO IT!"

Posted by sjt18 on July 7, 2008 at 2:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If I remember correctly he had 3 alcohol related issues within two weeks then nothing for 4 years.

That's probably why he got off "easy"... if you call losing your scholarship and 5 games in your Sr season getting off easy.

Posted by volnbig11land on July 7, 2008 at 2:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You're right ironcity, the journal always seems to have an agenda with the hometown team and johnny adams is the ring leader. Funny, they have kept him pretty quite since his article calling for CPF's job...

Posted by Kosmo on July 7, 2008 at 2:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

He stopped hanging out with his "friends" it was an issue on who's fault it was and he blamed them and they blamed him so, they split. Good to see him on the right path again.

Posted by pdhuff on July 7, 2008 at 2:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Way to man up, young fellow. Move on and be a better person.

All of us walk thru the fire at some time.

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on July 7, 2008 at 2:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

yawn

Posted by 99gator on July 7, 2008 at 2:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

nothing helps people find God like the criminal justice system.

Posted by golfballs03 on July 7, 2008 at 2:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What a joke. He should be flipping burgers.

Posted by 99gator on July 7, 2008 at 2:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

before people kill me for my comment at 2:34.....

i just can't stand people claiming they have found god, or were given a message from god, or anything religious without something to back up that claim.

too many times, people will say that god gave them a lesson, saved them, changed them, etc.....then a year later something else happens.

i would rather colquitt (or anyone else) go 10 years or what have you, without incident.....then point to the period of time where they were changed by the influence of god.

i just would like some action before claims of being touched by god. too many people giving glory to god.....without giving glory to god.

i'm also tired of people referring to arrests as "mistakes".

sorry to deviate from football.

Posted by KingsportVol on July 7, 2008 at 2:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What Workin said.

Posted by mtnsvol44 on July 7, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Its strange how they all find "God" after being slapped by the criminal justice system. You would think even the dumbest would wake up and go straight after the first slap?

Posted by GreerVol22 on July 7, 2008 at 3:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99 gator, preach on it! I feels the the Lord stirring inside me .......wait....nope.....ahhhh....just methane.

Posted by GerryOP on July 7, 2008 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good news. Hope this is the final lesson.

Posted by TommyJack on July 7, 2008 at 3:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

golfballs: Why is that?

Posted by AlpharettaVol on July 7, 2008 at 3:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What's this talk about the Journal? I thought it was the News-Sentinel. Did I miss something?

Posted by Brama on July 7, 2008 at 3:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Last Chance Colquitt, your next stop you will be in the real world working an 8-5 job.

Posted by TommyJack on July 7, 2008 at 3:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Some of you guys show no grace. Should the judge have given him 20 to life? Good grief.

Posted by tigervol9802 on July 7, 2008 at 3:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99 -

In Colquitt's defense, he had become very active with some Christian organizations on campus during his time at UT after the original incidents and apparently was very involved with either FCA or AIA (I forget which). Don't know what was going on personally when this happened or any of that, but I don't believe this wasn't a Paris Hilton-esque statement and that it was genuine.

But, I know where you are coming from and agree 100%.

All that said, it still doesn't change my stance on how Fulmer handled the situation.

Posted by DennisVols on July 7, 2008 at 3:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sometimes you have to hit the bottom before you can start your way back up.

Posted by General_Watermelon on July 7, 2008 at 3:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I swear I've read this article before a few years ago. Anyone else feel the same?

Posted by imw8n4u on July 7, 2008 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

agree with 99 - God has nothing to do with this. In fact, he's never in Tennessee this time of year (too hot).

Posted by General_Watermelon on July 7, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How's this 99gator? The Devil made me do it!

Posted by Ironcity on July 7, 2008 at 4:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Your right Alpharetta its the Sentinel. It must be from all my time down here in the Atl.

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on July 7, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99Gator nothing wrong about your 2:34 Post, surely GOd can be found somewhere besides Holding Cells and Drunk Tanks.

State of Tennessee says that more than ten years must seperate DUIs for both to be considered first offenses. Britton has now benefited from both being plead down.

And Britton has had a license and has been driving around every sense he was arrested for this incident. 3000 to 6000 pounds of rolling steel, alcohol, and a young person set on partying is not a good combination.

For those that will accuse me of wanting blood from Briton, I don't care about him, or this incident with him involved. If you drive on the Campus and are stopped and charged with DUI or any other Alcohol related incident while operating a Motor Vehicle, you should be dismissed from the University. At best possibly not be able to ever operate a car on the Campus again.

Does anyone think it is OKay to Drink and Drive in this Country? Does anyone in the State of Tennessee not know that they can't drink under age 21? Not if they have a Drivers License issued in Tennessee, and I wouild venture any other state in the US.

UT and the Court system need to send a strong message to all students on this matter. It is far better to send that message to students, as send students to Funerals.

I wonder what message GOd will be sending to the Student that gets run over, maimed or killed by a drunk on Campus?

Surely God will meet them at teh Pearly Gates and thank them for being a,"Great Training Aid in sending a Message to a Drunk Driver". Can ya see the Tombstone? "God so loved me that he let me be killed so the Team Punter could learn a lesson,,hopefully"

Posted by Rok_Etop on July 7, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe you will get drafted by the Cowboys so you and PacRat, I mean Adam Jones can compare how God is correcting you. Its pretty much a world law. The Bible doesn't have punishment for DUI. The government does. OF course God would prefer you not drink, but I'm sure he will be pleased with the trash cleanup job you do. As the smartest guy in Alabama once said....Stupid is as Stupid does! Congrats to CPF for sticking to his discipline guns. Maybe he was refering to CPF as God???!!!!

Straighten up young man!!! You don't want to be a "What If" guy!!

Posted by CatScratchFever on July 7, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

He should not be allowed on the team. Too many young men sacrifice so much of their lives to be a part of such a proud tradition. He does not deserve to wear the uniform.

Posted by tngeoff on July 7, 2008 at 4:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LadyVolsEighTimes.

Good grief.

Posted by General_Watermelon on July 7, 2008 at 4:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wait a minute. If you spread all of Britton's strikes against the entire Colquit family (how many have played here - Craig, Jimmy, Dustin....did I miss anyone?) then he should be in good standing.

Posted by General_Watermelon on July 7, 2008 at 4:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LadyVolsEighTimes - preach it baby!

Posted by auttat on July 7, 2008 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

One could only hope that ladyvols8x's has never driven under the influence, or ridden with seatbelt unbuckled, or gone 1 mile over the speed limit. They are all against the law and according to God, no sin is of any less magnitude than another.

She is probably the lady doing 60 in the fast lane because she is too busy talking on her cell phone.

Posted by tngeoff on July 7, 2008 at 4:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

auttat.

"She is probably the lady doing 60 in the fast lane because she is too busy talking on her cell phone."

And with the left blinker on?

Posted by auttat on July 7, 2008 at 4:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good read from Chris Low.

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/sec?lpos=s...

tngeoff, so true.

Posted by TommyJack on July 7, 2008 at 4:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lady8: Are you estrogen deprived? Always thought you were a sane poster in the past.

Posted by tdforvols on July 7, 2008 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Seem's like some of you posters don't have any faith in either God or the Vols. He did the crime, admitted it, and will now do the time/punishment. Nobody's perfect; Let's move on ...

Posted by GerryOP on July 7, 2008 at 4:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

John 8:7

Posted by orangebloodgmc on July 7, 2008 at 4:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What's wrong with flippin burgers? I flipped burgers and look how I turned out.

Meanwhile, two words for Britton: iced tea.

Posted by sjt18 on July 7, 2008 at 5 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator, Are you really operating under the illusion that being saved prevents all future mistakes? Born again Christians struggle just like anyone else. Some Christians struggle with certain sins for a long time after conversion.

I have no idea about the state of Colquitt's heart. Believe me, I hate it when people invoke God out of convenience as well... but if the kid really did straighten up over the past 4 years before failing again then I can see why he might attribute getting caught to God's chastisement.

The Bible says that God chastises His children and that if you aren't chastised then you aren't a child.

Posted by tngeoff on July 7, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

orangebloodgmc.

Exactly. I remember making my first million that way. Burgers that is.

Posted by sjt18 on July 7, 2008 at 5:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good reference Gerry...

Posted by BSweet on July 7, 2008 at 5:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I really hope Britton is sincere in changing his ways. I still believe the Colquitt name is the difference between him just losing his scholarship and being kicked off the team outright. Sjt, he escaped without getting himself or someone else killed, so yeah, I think a 5 game suspension and losing his scholarship is getting off easy. Ask Leonard Little if you disagree. 99, I know what you are saying. It's easy to find God when you screw up and want people to forgive you. Like I said, I just hope Britton is sincere in his claims.

Posted by TommyJack on July 7, 2008 at 5:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I, nor anyone on this board, knows what's in the kid's heart. With that in mind, I suggest laying off him and his references to God. The sharks are circling.

Posted by vtvol on July 7, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't know if God is truly teaching Colquitt a lesson but Phil damn sure is.

Posted by SmokeDog72 on July 7, 2008 at 5:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am glad that all of you out for Colquitt's scalp did no wrong during your time on The Hill. Personally, I think all of these kids that break rules do have some growing up to do, but they are not perfect. While I know (and knew when I was younger) that drinking and driving is wrong, there were a few times when I was a coed that I drank and drove (I know I drank, I don't know if you could call what I did driving). But, I grew up. I took on responsibility. Colquitt has learned somewhat already (stayed clean for four years). I am pretty confident that this episode will speed up that growing up process a little more. We don't all learn through one or two events. Sometimes it takes more frequent examples of what happens when you do wrong. I wish him the best and feel that Fulmer has handled this incident pretty well.

Posted by TommyJack on July 7, 2008 at 5:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

SmokeDog: You were a coed? Who knew?

Posted by WorkinLikeHeck on July 7, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I never did any wrong on The Hill or at least wasn't dumb enough to get caught. I loved the short drive back from OCI to fraternity row. OCI poured the stiffest drinks and your bill would be no more than 20 bucks. Then right before 3:00 (when beer sales were cut off) we'd go get a 12 pack of bottles, drive the half mile or so without managing to hit parked cars somehow and then proceeded to drink some more. After we finished the beers, we would throw the beer bottles down the back stairwell or in someone's room who wasn't there. It was alot of fun and never got old.

Posted by RJ_Vol on July 7, 2008 at 5:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I Cor 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength. (NIV)

I Cor 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight. As it is written: "He catches the wise in their craftiness." (NIV)

Romans 3:23 ...for all have fallen short of the glory of God... (NIV)

I have no idea how God is working in Britton's life. Though I spout a lot of stuff about UT football, I cannot know the mind or doings of the Lord. All I know is that God knows what he is doing, and most times I don't understand how or why he does things. I think DUI's are terrible, because of the potential harm inflicted by such actions. However, we all need His grace for whatever reason. We all have done things to harm others - intentionally or unintentionally. Though God's plans don't make sense to us sometimes(most of the time), they make sense to Him. And that's all that counts.

Posted by RJ_Vol on July 7, 2008 at 5:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

edit: "...whatever reason" to "many reasons".

Posted by pabashia on July 7, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

God for him being able to game the system into a first-offense charge. But there's absolutely no way he should be a member of the Tennessee football squad, and that falls squarely on the shoulders of one large coach.

The acceptance of DUI in the athletics community and particularly UT is disgusting.

I wonder if Britton had killed someone as a result of his recklessness if he would still be on the team.

Posted by Ironcity on July 7, 2008 at 6:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lady Vols I find it ironic that you don't believe in due process. At least say that if convicted you should kicked off instead of charged or stopped. I have been stopped at road blocks, does that make me an offender? I do believe you should be able to drive if you have had a drink but are not drunk (which each state has determined). I think anyone who sits there and believes that they have never made a mistake nor ever will is imminently more dangerous then the person who has and acknowledges it.

Posted by movol77 on July 7, 2008 at 6:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator, i'm tired of people looking for a few users of "god's" name to bash all who use the name. Leave the kid alone! Ur not God so don't assume to know what's in his heart and mind. He doesn't need your sermon. He needs encouragement.

Posted by marinevol on July 7, 2008 at 6:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Smoky 23:16 Thou shalt not utilize a Vols web site as a forum for thine religious beliefs, for such is an abomination unto the vol nation. Cursed be the one who shall maketh such utterances in my name. For such a heathen, it would have been better for the fleas of a thousand UGAs to infest thine crotch than to violate this commandment.

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on July 7, 2008 at 7:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh I'vemade my mistakes, and will make more. However Age and the wisdom gained after nine years od working as a Therapist in a Substance Abuse Rehab really brings out the best and worst in the thought process.

Ironcity, I must not be the only one that doesn't believe in due process. The state of Tennessee is about to enact legislation that will remove your driving priveledge as soon as you are charged. Just as many states already have. IT seems this cuts down on repeat offenders prior to trial, and results in fewer alcohol related traffic accidents. Also cuts down all the postponements at trial. I have nothing against Briton, he is just another alcohol abusive student at UT. However it does seem he, who has so much to lose, doesn't have the sense to not get caught.

Briton has the financial backing that negates his loseing his scholarship, probably well over 50% of the players would have to have left UT if they had lost their Scholly.

And thank those of you that are so concerned about me!!!! My Estrogen is well regulated thanks to the to the "Patch", I don't take or make cell phone calls while driving, and if you are in the fast lane running 60 mph, I'm the big Bumper and Grill in your Rear view mirror that proabaly seems much closer than you would like.

GO VOLSSSSSSSSSSS!

Posted by Feared_Mustang_Package on July 7, 2008 at 7:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Colquitt,

Do something. Then we'll talk about God.

Posted by Feared_Mustang_Package on July 7, 2008 at 7:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

movol77,

He needs to quit drinking and leaving scenes. When he does that and straightens up, then like someone said, then he can talk about his turning point towards God.

This thing just reeks of a PR move to the capture the hearts of Vol fans.

Fact- Colquitt got in his car drunk, hit a car and left the scene.

Posted by Volfan1 on July 7, 2008 at 7:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

For those of you who haven't looked up John 8:7, let me pass it along to you: "...He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone..."

This site won't be used for religious beliefs as long as no one slams the God who gives grace far beyond what any of us can give, or slam people who are trying to follow His Word. If someone does, then expect a reply.

If Colquitt is learning (in the present) a lesson, the fruit of it will be produced in the future, not the past. So, give his statement of "God's teaching me a big lesson" a chance to bear fruit and show a change.

"Jail house" religion is a sham for some...but there are too many examples of it also being a reality that you can't discount that it does happen, if you choose to not be a cynic about life.

Amen. Now, let's all go home and get a Sunday dinner....fried chicken, biscuits, potatoes & gravy, green beans, creamed corn, & peach cobbler, swallowed down with some sweet iced tea. Yum Yum.

Posted by ThurmondEppy on July 7, 2008 at 7:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hang in there Britton. Many of us are pulling for you.

Posted by GerryOP on July 7, 2008 at 7:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hmmm, LadyVolsEighTimes @ 7:18 p.m., "... I have nothing against Briton (Actually it is Britton), he is just another alcohol abusive student..."

If you are indeed "... a Therapist (Do you have a PhD?) in a Substance Abuse Rehab ..." program, be careful about passing judgement and making public your judgement. I assume you are aware of professional ethics?

Just a suggestion.

BTW, it's time for a new patch!

Posted by wartburgvol on July 7, 2008 at 7:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The only thing that will teach him a lesson is to be kicked off the team which should have happened even before this incident.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on July 7, 2008 at 8:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What do you all want him to say, "Yeah I did it and I'm not sorry, so (beep) you all" ?

p.s. "I might transfer to Florida where the fans truly have your back and will make death threats on your behalf until the charges are dropped."

Posted by volster on July 7, 2008 at 8:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Marine, you know God will get you for that post, just as soon as he gets through laughing.

Posted by Feared_Mustang_Package on July 7, 2008 at 8:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Volfan1,

You know everyone doesn't believe in God.

Posted by GerryOP on July 7, 2008 at 8:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BTW, LadyVolsEighTimes, is that patch dispensing estrogen or testosterone? Just curious.... I know there are many of "you" who want to be one of "us."

Wow, it just dawned on me! You could be one of "us" who wants to be one of "them." Wow! Interesting! Maybe that patch IS estrogen?

Posted by marinevol on July 7, 2008 at 8:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

verily, verily, Volster. But, I've always believed that if he's out there, he must have a sense of humor. Just look some of the people (Nick Saban) he put here.

Posted by GodLovesUT on July 7, 2008 at 8:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is GOD. I will be handling all of the Vols problems today. I will not need your help. So just sit back and relax.

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on July 7, 2008 at 8:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Welllll Jolleyyyyyyyy GerryOP,

If no Client Therapist releationship exists, Individual or Professional Ethics dosen't attach. Let me see if I remember how to say this, "It appears you may be intellectually challanged, and have issues with Self".

And misspelling his name does in fact show just how little I do care about him. He may be a great person, but great people still run over innocent folks, when they are Intoxicated and not up to their usual level of greatness.

Posted by Volfan1 on July 7, 2008 at 8:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Feared,
They may not for now.....but they will.

And on a statistical note about that, the current study from the Pew Forum reveals that 92% of Americans believe in God.
The other 8% will after they die.

Posted by TommyJack on July 7, 2008 at 8:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gerry: Take that you big meanie.

Posted by volster on July 7, 2008 at 8:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OK, this is getting out of hand. I think we all just need to have a drink. Here's to the Vols!

Posted by Volfan1 on July 7, 2008 at 8:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Volster,
I've already invited everyone over for Sunday after-meetin' dinner.

Posted by marinevol on July 7, 2008 at 8:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'll drink to that. To the Vols!

Posted by TommyJack on July 7, 2008 at 8:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hear, hear

Posted by SFOrange on July 7, 2008 at 8:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

dear god:
please don't let me be a fool and throw away the utter privilege I have to follow in my family footsteps (forgive my pun dear lord), have a free ride @ a D1 school and feel the joy of beating florida at least once in my college career. --britton

Posted by orangebloodgmc on July 7, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To the Vawls!

Posted by GerryOP on July 7, 2008 at 8:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yup, TJ, I dun' been told. I stand in shame...

Now LadyVolsEighTimes, about that patch ... and "...Big bumper and Grill...?"

Posted by cjraney on July 7, 2008 at 8:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lady-
The min jail time was reduced to 24hrs when the state began mandatory 24hrs litter pickup on Jan 1, 2006. The min was raised back to 48hrs last week on July 1, 2008.

The automatic DL revocation could only be done administratively by the state, not through the criminal justice system due to the U.S. constitutional requirement of proving guilt before meting out punishment.

Posted by pdhuff on July 7, 2008 at 8:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Way off the tracks in the doldrums.

Posted by GerryOP on July 7, 2008 at 8:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yup, pd, waaaay off track. And we are only barely into July! Did little Ash post the countdown today? 9/1 can't come soon enough!

How are the snapper and heron getting along?

Posted by WereInTrouble on July 7, 2008 at 9:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I didn't even bother read the article. NO DISCIPLINE from 'The Warden' hence his outlaws run wild. Way past time to discipline Fulmer but Homer Hamilton is too busy slapping him on the back telling him how lucky 'The Good Ole' Boy Country Club' is to have a high upstanding coach like him for a role model.

Posted by BSweet on July 7, 2008 at 9:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hmmm.... Caught a few minutes of American Gladiator. "Justice" is 6'8", 290lbs. Wonder if he has any eligibility to come play DT for the Vols? :)

Posted by volster on July 7, 2008 at 9:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think I'll have another drink.

Posted by Bigger_Al on July 7, 2008 at 9:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hang in there, Britton. You're not the only one who makes mistakes. Get this behind you and move on.

Posted by KingsportVol on July 7, 2008 at 9:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'll drink to that volster.

Posted by tngeoff on July 7, 2008 at 9:30 p.m.

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Posted by bcbobcat82 on July 7, 2008 at 9:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HAHAHA “God’s teaching me a big lesson, what to prioritize in my life, and I’ve LEANED a lot from this,’’ Colquitt said Monday....... that alcohol does make you LEAN alot.... Sometimes you even fall over!!! PRROFREAD MIEK SRTANGE!!! GO VOLS!!!!!!!!!

Posted by tngeoff on July 7, 2008 at 9:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I gotta' hit the hay all y'all. Take care and adios.

Posted by volroadwarrior on July 7, 2008 at 9:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is one of the few times I would agree with 99gator. However, if we threw all of the students in jail for drinking binges, we would shut down classes on campus and have to hold them in jail. The hit and run is more serious, but students getting smashed is an honored past time. Continuously bringing up God to get out of trouble, though, does get old.

Posted by Ironcity on July 7, 2008 at 10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lady Vols I am a firm believer that if one does wrong he should be punished accordingly. You mention getting behind the wheel and killing someone. If that happens they should be punished accordingly. If a driver decides to speed and hits another vehicle and someone dies, is the death any less important? No death should be any less important then the next if done in a criminal or reckless way.

Posted by GerryOP on July 7, 2008 at 10:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gee, tngeoff, is that "our" little Ash?

Thanks for the reading on LV8. Guess I probably stepped on her/his/its rattle and upset her/him/it. Wow! Wonder which one of her/him/it I offended? Thanks for the warning ... complex ... wow ... NPD perhaps?

I'm still curious about that patch ... and ... that "Big bumper and Grill..."

Posted by General_Watermelon on July 7, 2008 at 10:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"A February DUI arrest cost him his football scholarship, a five-game suspension and the embarrassment of a public judicial process."

And worse, the scorn from the missing links from this board.

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on July 7, 2008 at 10:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ironcity I never said a thing about any death being of any greater or lesser importance.

My point is that not only has this young man decided to drink and drive, he has chosen to leave teh scene after running into another vehicle. All this after already haveing been thru another alcohol related incident that resulted in reduced sentences, going to AA, and embracing a Christian lifestyle.

What has he learned from these experiences? Or anyone else learned? That with some time and decent lawyer, he gets a pass once again.

This is about far more than a better than average Punter on the Football Team, it is about the overall environment of safety at UT, and everywhere else for that matter. Alcohol and vehicles don't mix well, and when taken to any excess result in diaster.

If, heaven forbid he runs over and kills someone while under the influence next month, or next year we will all look back and say, "we all saw this coming". If it happens on Campus UT is gonna get its butt sued off, and it is unfortunate that is what it takes to resolve these issues.

Of course he won't be driving on Campus because he has no license and it is illegal to drive now. But then everything else in these incidents were illegal as well, and those didn't stop him.

Posted by General_Watermelon on July 7, 2008 at 10:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This man will show how to whip them Gators like the Vols did last year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEz-N5...

Posted by 99gator on July 7, 2008 at 11:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

all

just so there is no confusion.....

i do not know whether colquitt is sincere or not. i have to tell you, call me a cold hearted blankety blank, i really don't care. i don't care what's in his heart either. if it's in his heart or anyone else's, they'll act accordingly. i get tired of "he's a good kid who's made a few mistakes" stuff. what does that mean? he knows right from wrong, but chooses not to do the right thing from time to time.

all i am saying is that i want to see guys walk the walk instead of talk the talk......especially after a run in with the law.

we have all sinned. i sinned yesterday, today, and i will tomorrow. so, i am not perfect and don't claim to be.

i just want to see folks who have found the lord.....act like it. maybe it's because i'm catholic and have had enough of some of the priests not being able to keep their hands off the alter boys....while still being "men of god"

i hope this kid has "seen the light" and i wish him nothing but the best.

in short....deeds not words.

Posted by invisiblekid on July 7, 2008 at 11:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

sjt18, not looking to be argumentative, but you made reference regarding Colquitt not getting into trouble the past four years. The cynic in me believes it's more likely that he continued the same actions that had gotten him into trouble and been fortunate enough to not have been caught. And now that he is suffering the consequences of those actions, he has had these revelations. I think it's a fair question to ask if Colquitt would be singing the same tune if he hadn't been caught and suspended.

I truly hope Colquitt has seen the error of his ways and goes on to bigger and better things, but this is just one more distraction that this team doesn't need now or in the middle of the season. And I think it is a naive view if anyone believes his last name hasn't had something to do with his punishment in court and on the playing field.

Posted by BigOrangeVol on July 8, 2008 at 12:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Golotta STOP you're killin' me dude! Oorah at ya!!!

Dang, now that IS an abomination...

HOOYAH Teams!!! (Team 2 in particular)

Posted by bamacheats on July 8, 2008 at 1:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm glad God is teaching him a lesson...Phil Fulamanure sure isn't.

Posted by snafu14u on July 8, 2008 at 2:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Was his nose growing as he was talking? bonzaivol

Posted by General_Watermelon on July 8, 2008 at 6:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

bamacheats - "Phil Fulamanure?" Is that any way to talk about the greatest coach on the planet?

Posted by hiresanders on July 8, 2008 at 7:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Blame it on God. Another idiot who will do it again a la Leonard Little. I just hope this guy doesn't kill anyone like he did. The T on the helmet still stands for Thug.

Posted by AugVol on July 8, 2008 at 7:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

FTA: "Until the February arrest, Colquitt had been trouble-free for more than four years since the incidents in 2003 when he was 18.
At that time he was charged with underage consumption and later with DUI. The DUI charge was dismissed in August, 2004. Colquitt received judicial diversion on the lesser charges, performed community service and attended Alcoholics Anonymous classes. By avoiding further trouble, his record was expunged."

Seriously? This was actually his SECOND DUI, not his first. The actual first one was pleaded out! Why are some of you defending him and criticizing the KNS for reporting it? This kid was given a free ride to a premiere university. All he had to do was not screw up and punt a football. He had five "public" incidents and God only knows how many un-reported incidents. I can't believe he gets to put on the uniform again.
I'm all happy that he realizes God is teaching him a lesson. Question is whether he is really smart enough to listen to God.

Posted by OrangePower11 on July 8, 2008 at 8:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

99...

I respect your point of view but do not agree with it.
While I do agree MANY a folk have used God, religion, ect. as a means to illustrate they have "changed", a MANY a folk have also REALLY changed due to failures.
Sometimes it takes a fall, or several, for someone to open their ears to lessons from the past. Maybe this was the proverbial "eye opener" for him.
As for wanting people to walk the walk and not talk it, I agree with you to a point, but offer a counter point of view...
I think that speaking out and professing a religious "change" makes one accountable. He is laying himself out there for second guessing and ridicule if he fails again. I believe he is raising the bar for himself. I am 28, and struggled with alcohol for several years, and it took me clobbering somone to a pulp in a drunken rage for ABSOLUTELY NO REASON to "wake-up" so to speak.
Not trying to preach to you brother, just giving an example of a regular Joe who had to fail many times in order to figure it out.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on July 8, 2008 at 8:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow, hiresanders, if that's all the T on the helmet means to you ...

Posted by tngeoff on July 8, 2008 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

orangebloodgmc.

Good one.

Posted by waterskier3 on July 8, 2008 at 9:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

why is it alway god that helps sports people realize what a DA they are or how he helped them score a winning touchdown/homerun???? just a thought... do you really think god singled him out and said hey i'm going to give him a dui and see what happens.... NO................ He made that choice and is being punished for it......

it kills me how they all bring god into it

Posted by bkgunter on July 8, 2008 at 9:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks hiresanders. It took awhile, but you finally added some thug spice to this bland god-liquor stew. Colquitt's more of a reminder to be wary of anyone using child-like metaphors (like big daddy taught me a big lesson) to describe very adult actions. He is already such a seasoned substance abuser, he probably starts spewing recovery cliches before the end of his last hangover. Just a fact you have to remember about the guy from now on.

Dismissed from the university? Come on its 2008---the athletic department is independently financed, the guy has legal consequences, no scholarship, and a multi-game suspension. CPF is letting the guy cling to a now slimmer chance to develop pro-level skills at UT. It's a judgment call. I, for one, have no problem with situational disciplinary decisions---since they're likely based in part on the relationship the player has with the team, staff and university. This guy may get punted yet. Hope he gets himself together.

Posted by nicksjuzunk on July 8, 2008 at 9:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator,

I'm with ya. There are many who talk and fewer who act. Then, there are some who have the desire to change and credit that change to God, but continue to struggle with their own inner-desires for some time.

I agree with your disgust in people "finding God" and then never showing change. I remember rapper DMX who is by all accounts unbelievably vulgar giving thanks to God during a music awards show. That didn't sit well. The list is as long of those who have run that road, thinking that God plays the fool.

I personally will applaud the individual if they are showing some positive fruit and cheer them on as nothing in life is final. Even though I serve in full-time ministry, I too am more than aware of my own glaring weakness and frailty but in that, I feel that I can relate to those who don't know God.

Be well.

Posted by TommyJack on July 8, 2008 at 9:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This topic has been covered more times than an Earl Schieb paint job. Give it a rest.

Posted by pdhuff on July 8, 2008 at 9:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Gen Water 6:07 - I, too, was offended by that over-the-top slur about our beloved leader.

Went too far.

Posted by marc_ash on July 8, 2008 at 9:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"Posted by movol77 on July 7, 2008 at 6:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

99gator, i'm tired of people looking for a few users of "god's" name to bash all who use the name. Leave the kid alone! Ur not God so don't assume to know what's in his heart and mind. He doesn't need your sermon. He needs encouragement."

No...what he needs is to keep the booze out of his mouth if he wants to operate a vehicle with innocent people on the roads.

I agree with 99gator, what does God have to do with anything in this case without action? If this incident (or these incidents) resulted in a life change, then that is wonderful. Put your change into action and live it out.

Nowaday's many people don't seek out "God" unless they get caught. No need to change if you don't get caught. Regardless, if there is truly a change, then God will bless that with now words needing to be said.

Posted by b_appleton on July 8, 2008 at 10:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

gator99,others -
sounds like you guys need to read some of the good book again. Parable of the lost son, "judge not.." both come to mind..

T is for Tennessee, and for Texas ("which wouldnt have been started or free if it werent for Tennessee!")

Posted by tngeoff on July 8, 2008 at 10:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

TommyJack.

Only $19.95!

Posted by TommyJack on July 8, 2008 at 10:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Geoff: Exactly! Cheap, but bad. lol

Posted by TommyJack on July 8, 2008 at 10:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Lady8vol 7:18p: Show us your bumpers!

Posted by tngeoff on July 8, 2008 at 10:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Uh huh!

It went up though...

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http://www.boodle.com/partners/GANNET...

Uh huh for sure!

Posted by TommyJack on July 8, 2008 at 10:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Geoff: Sheesh. I thought they were out of bidness.

Posted by marc_ash on July 8, 2008 at 10:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tngeoff,

wow, now thats a long link haha

Posted by marc_ash on July 8, 2008 at 10:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/20...

Neat little read. Check it out and get involved. For the love of the game.

Posted by marc_ash on July 8, 2008 at 10:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

http://www.collegesports-fans.com/foo...

Go Vols!

Posted by volster on July 8, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Waterskier, well said.

Posted by iam4ua on July 8, 2008 at 2:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Now will you guys ask for forgiveness from the Lord for crucifying Jimmie Johns?
What is worse in God's eyes????
Several DUIs or selling drugs?

Posted by pdhuff on July 8, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Atheists do not exist in foxholes when the lead is flying. That said,

back to inebriated punters...

Posted by scvols on July 8, 2008 at 6:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope we don't have to use him, FG's and TD's are better.

Posted by TommyJack on July 8, 2008 at 6:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

scvols: FG's? Now you're talkin Professor Fulmer's language.

8's enough.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on July 8, 2008 at 9:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This next one goes out to all our visitors from Bama and FLA. Its nothing mean, but if there is a spark of redeeming essence in them, I believe this will kindle it.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzDUi_L6MzA

Posted by orangebloodgmc on July 8, 2008 at 9:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

let me try again ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzDUi_...

Posted by TommyJack on July 8, 2008 at 11:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

orangeblood: That was bad azz.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on July 9, 2008 at 12:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Yep, just a little sumthin for the doldrums. G'night all.

Posted by BigOrangeVol on July 9, 2008 at 12:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

...and T for Thelma, the gal that made a wreck out of me. O-de-lay-ee-a-lay-ee-o-ly-ee. If you don't want me mama, you sure don't have to stall. If you don't want me mama, you sure don't have to stall
'Cause I can get more women than a passenger train can haul. O-de-lay-ee-a-lay-ee-o-ly-ee.

With apologies and respect to the late great "Singing Brakeman" - Jimmie Rodgers and Pee Wee King!

Posted by pdhuff on July 9, 2008 at 5:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

BigO - apologies accepted. They're trying to get Rodgers back face up.

Posted by Colliervol on July 9, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Agree with 99gator. I am always amazed at the number of folks (especially convicts and politicians) that find God after they get caught.

Posted by orangebloodgmc on July 9, 2008 at 1:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, some folks do realize that they weren't behaving right and do resolve to change their ways.

Posted by BigOrangeVol on July 9, 2008 at 2:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Paul, I think that Jimmie Rodgers has been face-up since 1933 and Pee Wee King since 2000; unless they buried them face down. Pee Wee Herman may be a different story.

Posted by knoxnewsuser on July 9, 2008 at 5:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"UT Football, the appetizer for UT Basketball!"

Posted by why36knot on July 10, 2008 at 7:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Praise the Lord... He teaches all of us how to live our lives . It just takes some of us longer to get it. I was over 60 years old before I got it.

Posted by pdhuff on July 10, 2008 at 9:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

BigO- I drive Ma crazy going around with

"Night time on the City of New Orleans,
Changing cars in Memphis, Tennessee
Halfway home........."

Posted by BigOrangeVol on July 11, 2008 at 1:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I've seen him twice and it's always a treat. Get the 1977 - The Best of Arlo Guthrie! It's kickin'.

Alice's Restaurant Massacree
Gabriel's Mother's Highway ballad#16 Blues
Cooper's Lament
Motorcycle (significance of the Pickle) Song
Coming into Los Angeles
Last Train
City of New Orleans
Darkest hour
Last to Leave

...or the 2005 - Live in Sydney (2 CD's).

Posted by awwyeah84 on July 11, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

There is no God, Colquitt.