maurice purify arrested for assault

[Buffman]

http://www.kolnkgin.com/home/headlines/7360236.html

[Buffman]

"Police also say Purify also assaulted the man's girlfriend"


wow this is the *ebraska football program to a tee

[chipwich]

"Police also say Purify also assaulted the man's girlfriend"


wow this is the *ebraska football program to a tee


You know she probably kicked his ass :smile2:

[sackman]

OK, so now it becomes a wait and see deal to find out what happens to the guy. Is he kicked off the team? Is he suspended? Is he allowed back on the team pending the outcome of the trial? Back when Dr Tom was running the show, this would have been swept under the rug. Let's see how Cally deals with it.

[absinthe]

OK, so now it becomes a wait and see deal to find out what happens to the guy. Is he kicked off the team? Is he suspended? Is he allowed back on the team pending the outcome of the trial? Back when Dr Tom was running the show, this would have been swept under the rug. Let's see how Cally deals with it.

he is their best receiver, they are breaking in a new QB and its go time for Cally, how do you think this goes?

[sackman]

he is their best receiver, they are breaking in a new QB and its go time for Cally, how do you think this goes?

I really don't know. It's uncharted waters for Callahan. I won't insult the man by comparing him to Tom Osborne, who we all know would make sure Purify didn't miss one down.

[Waylon Van Smack]

unless there is evidence of self-defense he needs to be cut.

local radio is having a field-day right now..... one local jock said the NC's are just around the corner since the thuggery seems to be back...... pathetic thing to say but not far off the mark. We will get the first true test of Cally's spine here IMO. the best receiver on the team by far, maybe an all B12 1st or 2nd teamer. this will be interesting.

and good luck trying to find more than two paragraphs in any of the local media outlets. a call-in to the same local jock claiming he was an eye witness said he was provoked but the paper makes me think he was not..... and that caller is wearing prescription husker vision eyewear..... developing.

[stampy]

No chance he's kicked off the team for this. Also, this is no indication that a NC is around the corner. Hell, he didn't even use a firearm.

[CSU Husker]

Suspend him for the Spring game, next year. :smile2:

[96 Buff]

No chance he's kicked off the team for this. Also, this is no indication that a NC is around the corner. Hell, he didn't even use a firearm.

Yeah and also no hairpulling, no stairs or no mailboxes.

[Waylon Van Smack]

reports are still sketchy..... per another local sports talk, another eye witness backs up the first, this dude was a bouncer at another bar, he is known for being a hard-ass and a loudmouth (I have met several bouncers who do fit that description). the two had a history from another bar where this guy refused entry to one of MP's boyz. Seems Purify passed by him in this bar and thats when the trouble started, the two got to jawing, the girlfriend was degrading him, jock this , jock that.... the bouncer boyfriend was nose to nose and Purify pushed him off "very hard" into a wall, the guy comes up swinging, Purify throws him over a table and basically whips his ass, the girl was in the cross fire when the BF came up swinging she was in MP's face, she did get hit but it is not clear who connected or if it might have been an elbow or shoulder, close quarter fight in a crowded bar.

the resisting arrest is the hook here, IMO this would blow-over/cover-up were it not for the RA charge, seems MP was very emotionally upset by the time the cops arrived, seems this lady was really saying some "provocational", personal things??? still developing..... don't even know if the radio version of this is even true yet.... I have seen both types of people before, the jock with the chip on his shoulder and the loudmouth bouncer with the chip on his shoulder because he was not good enough to be a jock or likes the power trip of bouncing... as for the lady, I will not comment.

according to this "eyewitness" Purify did make first contact but not in the form of a punch......

[96 Buff]

Meh, sounds like most bar fights. If Waylon's account is true, then this isn't much.

[sackman]

Meh, sounds like most bar fights. If Waylon's account is true, then this isn't much.

I gotta disagree with you there. This is exactly the kind of thing that these kids need to have drummed into their heads to avoid at all costs. Walk away. Don't provoke. Don't retaliate under any circumstances. Know that when you're out in public, especially in Lincoln or Omaha, you are a target. If the bouncer is a prick, just leave. I know that's hard to do, but you HAVE to do it. If Cally is smart (or has a spine), he'll take appropriate action.

Let's see what he does.

[absinthe]

The RA is the real problem here, if he is charged you gotta do something, short of that this will blow over.

[CSU Husker]

I gotta disagree with you there. This is exactly the kind of thing that these kids need to have drummed into their heads to avoid at all costs. Walk away. Don't provoke. Don't retaliate under any circumstances. Know that when you're out in public, especially in Lincoln or Omaha, you are a target. If the bouncer is a prick, just leave. I know that's hard to do, but you HAVE to do it. If Cally is smart (or has a spine), he'll take appropriate action.

Let's see what he does.

what is appropriate action though?

[sackman]

what is appropriate action though?

I think that remains to be seen. I would say at a minimum he should be suspended for Fall practice and miss a few games to start the year. He's being charged with assault, after all.

[unbiasedtruth]

I heard he was provoked into the fight.... they were riding him about the Big XII championship game and the 99 and 2/3 yard drive right up the fusker piehole....

:for you wispy:

[77buff]

Anybody see a rug and a broom?
1680

[BIGREDIOWAN]

I heard he was provoked into the fight.... they were riding him about the Big XII championship game and the 99 and 2/3 yard drive right up the fusker piehole....

:for you wispy:

Same old lame post as normal I see you must have this on copy and paste.

If the story actually happened like is being reported I think there is no way that he can't be punished in some way. If he did in fact hit the girl and start the fight he needs to be kicked off the team. This **** can't slide because these kids (all over sports) are under the impression that if they are good enough they can get away with anything. Obviously none of us are ever going to know the whole story and it's hard to believe the media anymore. Unless Purify comes out and says what happened we'll never know.

[absinthe]

Same old lame post as normal I see you must have this on copy and paste.

If the story actually happened like is being reported I think there is no way that he can't be punished in some way. If he did in fact hit the girl and start the fight he needs to be kicked off the team. This **** can't slide because these kids (all over sports) are under the impression that if they are good enough they can get away with anything. Obviously none of us are ever going to know the whole story and it's hard to believe the media anymore. Unless Purify comes out and says what happened we'll never know.


Because he will tell the truth and not look to protect his own ass?

[ladyblaise]

bar fights: any athlete that is dumb enough to get into one is crazier than a pet ho on drugs.

resisting arrest: i do not care how "emotional" you are, needing a hanky, your mommy and warm fuzzies from oprah, you do NOT resist arrest. ever.

the Y chromosome: ensures the above happens all the time.

:lol: way to go moe. :thumbsup:

[ladyblaise]

reports are still sketchy..... per another local sports talk, another eye witness backs up the first, this dude was a bouncer at another bar, he is known for being a hard-ass and a loudmouth (I have met several bouncers who do fit that description). the two had a history from another bar where this guy refused entry to one of MP's boyz. Seems Purify passed by him in this bar and thats when the trouble started, the two got to jawing, the girlfriend was degrading him, jock this , jock that.... the bouncer boyfriend was nose to nose and Purify pushed him off "very hard" into a wall, the guy comes up swinging, Purify throws him over a table and basically whips his ass, the girl was in the cross fire when the BF came up swinging she was in MP's face, she did get hit but it is not clear who connected or if it might have been an elbow or shoulder, close quarter fight in a crowded bar.

the resisting arrest is the hook here, IMO this would blow-over/cover-up were it not for the RA charge, seems MP was very emotionally upset by the time the cops arrived, seems this lady was really saying some "provocational", personal things??? still developing..... don't even know if the radio version of this is even true yet.... I have seen both types of people before, the jock with the chip on his shoulder and the loudmouth bouncer with the chip on his shoulder because he was not good enough to be a jock or likes the power trip of bouncing... as for the lady, I will not comment.

according to this "eyewitness" Purify did make first contact but not in the form of a punch......

i actually went over to huskerpedia and saw a more balanced account. a few details that seem to be glossed over in your story:

1. the bouncer works at another bar. the incident in question happened over a week ago. the bouncer denied entry of one of moe's friends (for whatever reason) last week.
2. i don't care if the bouncer has a rep for being a hardass, it is clear that he was sitting back enjoying himself when moe walks by.
3. mo spouts off. that he started is clear from the comments from people there that night posted to the newspaper. the bouncer does not have to just sit there waylon and take it. he replies in kind.
4. mo shoves the bouncer into the wall. he then gets the bouncer on a table and starts to choke him.
5. mo also manages to hit the bouncers girlfriend in the face. i would go insane if some caveman were choking anyone i was with. apparently, i am more creative with bar props than the girl in question is. the least mo can expect at this point is a, "take your ****ing hands off my boyfriend." sorry if this makes mo emotional.
6. when the police arrive it takes four grown men to get mo under control.

when it comes down to it, mo should know he has a lot to lose, and it just might not be worth it to start something over an incident from a week before?

i think people should be able to make appropriate decisions no matter who is on a power trip or provoking. you think mo was an angel going out of his way to flap his jaw at the bouncer?

[unbiasedtruth]

Same old lame post as normal I see you must have this on copy and paste.

ok new for you....

Moe was pissed because the girl was teasing him because of his fumble 12 seconds into the Big XII championship game that set the tone for another Sooner beat down of the little red of cornville.....:thumbsup:

oh better yet..... I heard the bouncer was actually praising hillbilly throatslash as a great college coach, and moe took exception to that becauuse will all know hillbilly throatslash sucks as a head coach.... :lol:

[Buffman]

Same old lame post as normal I see you must have this on copy and paste.


we all have "fusker got arrested today" on cut and paste

[Buffman]

I heard he was provoked into the fight.... they were riding him about the Big XII championship game and the 99 and 2/3 yard drive right up the fusker piehole....


if it was just a bar fight with another asshole he would be a whole lot better off. its the hitting a girl and resisting arrest thats going to get him in serious trouble.

[DBT]

I didn't read the article. What happened? Did someone take his parking spot or something?

[unbiasedtruth]

its being reported now he recently received an advanced degree, with honors, from the Lawrence Phillips Gentleman School....

[DustyRhodes]

I really don't know. It's uncharted waters for Callahan. I won't insult the man by comparing him to Tom Osborne, who we all know would make sure Purify didn't miss one down.

it's really not that uncharted for Callahan. In Callahan's first season he kicked off All American bound center Richie Incognito off the team because he was being a complete jerk and distraction and breaking team rules left and right. This was at a time when O-Line was a huge weakness of ours at the time.

I think regardless of what he does he's going to get hammered by people. If he doesn't punish Mo with what appears to be a stiff penalty, like if they decide to handle it internally, whatever that is, then he'll look like he just wants to win, and if he kicks him off the team, he'll look like a jerk. I mean after all, it's just a barfight.

By the way, it's sounding more and more like she jumped into the fracas and was hit by a punch that was not meant for her, like a hockey ref trying to stop a fight.

[DustyRhodes]

by the way, everyone should know that I'm not defending Mo at all here. He was really stupid for doing what he did. I'm just saying, it's a barfight is all.

[SuperiorBuff]

by the way, everyone should know that I'm not defending Mo at all here. He was really stupid for doing what he did. I'm just saying, it's a barfight is all.

I tend to agree, I think he should sit the first 2 games if all it turns out to be is a bar fight. I don't see a reason to throw him off the team for that.

[CSU Husker]

I tend to agree, I think he should sit the first 2 games if all it turns out to be is a bar fight. I don't see a reason to throw him off the team for that.

I agree, two games seems about right. Dont be surprised if its just one though.

[Saulbadguy]

OT but I am going to stir this pot. Marlon Lucky failed his intro to math class his first year at Lincoln. The coaching staff came to his professor and begged for him to get an incomplete. The professor, against her best judgment, relented and allowed him to retake the class this last year. When the first homework assignment was due everyone (all football players, it is that kind of class) turned in their assignments. The professor asked Marlon where his homework was and he responded with, "I am a grown ass man, I don't need this." He then knocked his books onto the floor and stormed out of class never to return. The coaching staff got him placed with another professor and he responded by failing intro to math again. True story and, again, OT.

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[CSU Husker]

Hey Sal, my favorite candy bar is Snickers.

[sackman]

A two game suspension would be OK with me if it also meant he didn't have any contact with the team at all until the suspension is lifted - meaning no fall camp, either. AND, send him to an anger management class while they're at it.

[Wyo Buff]

I've got to sound off here. Don't you all think we should wait and see what the investigation turns up? Seems like we had plenty of rushers (to judgment that is) when we had problems in Boulder. Give the justice system a chance to work. I wouldn't wish Mary Keenan on even the worst Husker Homer but it seems that Colorado's grand jury system even took care of her. Let's see if Nebraska's does the same when the evidence is gathered and set before the courts.

[sackman]

I've got to sound off here. Don't you all think we should wait and see what the investigation turns up? Seems like we had plenty of rushers (to judgment that is) when we had problems in Boulder. Give the justice system a chance to work. I wouldn't wish Mary Keenan on even the worst Husker Homer but it seems that Colorado's grand jury system even took care of her. Let's see if Nebraska's does the same when the evidence is gathered and set before the courts.

I certainly agree, but I think most of us are looking at this running it's course over the next 2-3 months, at which point Cally will have a decision to make. At this juncture, all we have is what is being reported. Based on that information, we're making assessments as to how best to deal with it. If it turns out that the guy is snowy clean, then he shouldn't face any disciplinary action. Most of us (myself included) don't think that's the case, but we'll find out soon enough.

[SJBuff]

I certainly agree, but I think most of us are looking at this running it's course over the next 2-3 months, at which point Cally will have a decision to make. At this juncture, all we have is what is being reported. Based on that information, we're making assessments as to how best to deal with it. If it turns out that the guy is snowy clean, then he shouldn't face any disciplinary action. Most of us (myself included) don't think that's the case, but we'll find out soon enough.

Sacky's on target, see Hillbilly's quote: "I'm very concerned about this current situation. I am still in the process of gathering all the facts. I will determine the appropriate consequences when due process has transpired. Until such time, I will have no further comment regarding the situation."

To me Hillbilly has clearly indicated he's not doing squat until the judge makes his call which is likely to be at least 3 months from now and possibly after the season if it goes to trial. Either way, the more time Cally has between the incident and when he has to "determine the appropriate consequences" the more he can lighten the punishment Purify will have face from the program. My guess, Cally goes through the motion of "disciplining" Purify to give the public the impression he's got morals and standards - 1 game suspension against one of your non-conf creampuffs...that'll teach him.

[MiamiBuffs]

"Police also say Purify also assaulted the man's girlfriend"


wow this is the *ebraska football program to a tee

Clearly, they are on the road to righting their program. There is a corelation between percentage of arrests and violent crimes and winning the mNC.

that sucks for us. maybe. :smile2:

[96 Buff]

Sacky's on target, see Hillbilly's quote: "I'm very concerned about this current situation. I am still in the process of gathering all the facts. I will determine the appropriate consequences when due process has transpired. Until such time, I will have no further comment regarding the situation."

To me Hillbilly has clearly indicated he's not doing squat until the judge makes his call which is likely to be at least 3 months from now and possibly after the season if it goes to trial. Either way, the more time Cally has between the incident and when he has to "determine the appropriate consequences" the more he can lighten the punishment Purify will have face from the program. My guess, Cally goes through the motion of "disciplining" Purify to give the public the impression he's got morals and standards - 1 game suspension against one of your non-conf creampuffs...that'll teach him.

What's wrong with waiting until someone's actualy proven to have done something wrong rather than merely accused? Did you learn nothing from our 'scandal' in 2004?

[66BUFF]

What's wrong with waiting until someone's actualy proven to have done something wrong rather than merely accused? Did you learn nothing from our 'scandal' in 2004?


accused and charged are two different things

[96 Buff]

accused and charged are two different things

Not really. There's still no proven guilt.

[sackman]

I don't think it's out of the question to have due process run it's course by the end of July.

[Wyo Buff]

If they charge him, they have 180 from the date of the arraignment to trial. No thanks to the press in this country, we still have the right to a speedy trial that should ensure that due process is handled efficiently.

[Waylon Van Smack]

i actually went over to huskerpedia and saw a more balanced account. a few details that seem to be glossed over in your story:

1. the bouncer works at another bar. the incident in question happened over a week ago. the bouncer denied entry of one of moe's friends (for whatever reason) last week.
2. i don't care if the bouncer has a rep for being a hardass, it is clear that he was sitting back enjoying himself when moe walks by.
3. mo spouts off. that he started is clear from the comments from people there that night posted to the newspaper. the bouncer does not have to just sit there waylon and take it. he replies in kind.
4. mo shoves the bouncer into the wall. he then gets the bouncer on a table and starts to choke him.
5. mo also manages to hit the bouncers girlfriend in the face. i would go insane if some caveman were choking anyone i was with. apparently, i am more creative with bar props than the girl in question is. the least mo can expect at this point is a, "take your ****ing hands off my boyfriend." sorry if this makes mo emotional.
6. when the police arrive it takes four grown men to get mo under control.

when it comes down to it, mo should know he has a lot to lose, and it just might not be worth it to start something over an incident from a week before?

i think people should be able to make appropriate decisions no matter who is on a power trip or provoking. you think mo was an angel going out of his way to flap his jaw at the bouncer?


:huh: not defending the version I typed at all, it is just two "eye-witness" accounts I heard on two different local radio shows, I did say I did not even know if they were true accountings or not..... The RA charge is hard to get around, I think it is obvious Mo did wrong, it is to what extent now.

I am waiting too see what Cally is going to do about it more than worrying about details of the incident at this point. He should know better, whether provoked or not these guys must be schooled to walk away, live to play another day on the field, swallow a little pride to catch TD passes. This young man stands in line for a pro payday should he have a good season, this will not be the last time someone will push his buttons. I think it is a matter of how many games or how much of fall camp he should miss at this point. This is somewhat of a test for me, one of Cally's own recruits, one of the best players on the team, his (Cally's) first major bump between a Cally recruited player and the law..... we shall see.

[Liver]

i am pretty sure what gb or hawk would have done (and what i would do if i were a hc of a major program). first, you investigate the incident yourself and you determine whether the player put himself in a situation he shouldn't have. did he breach the conduct policies? if so, then you suspend him for at least a game or more based upon your view of what he did wrong. and you tell him and everyone else that if the criminal investigation results in charges or a conviction, then the suspension will be revisited and future sanctions such as removal from the team could apply.

that's the right way to handle this, i think.

[96 Buff]

i am pretty sure what gb or hawk would have done (and what i would do if i were a hc of a major program). first, you investigate the incident yourself and you determine whether the player put himself in a situation he shouldn't have. did he breach the conduct policies? if so, then you suspend him for at least a game or more based upon your view of what he did wrong. and you tell him and everyone else that if the criminal investigation results in charges or a conviction, then the suspension will be revisited and future sanctions such as removal from the team could apply.

that's the right way to handle this, i think.

GB would've called the player-in-question, "A terrible [insert position here]." :smile2:

[SJBuff]

i am pretty sure what gb or hawk would have done (and what i would do if i were a hc of a major program). first, you investigate the incident yourself and you determine whether the player put himself in a situation he shouldn't have. did he breach the conduct policies? if so, then you suspend him for at least a game or more based upon your view of what he did wrong. and you tell him and everyone else that if the criminal investigation results in charges or a conviction, then the suspension will be revisited and future sanctions such as removal from the team could apply.

that's the right way to handle this, i think.

I agree that that is how is should be done (and how I would do it too if I were HC) and it does sound like Cally is investigating it himself but I got the impression from his comments that he would do nothing (no suspension, etc. based on his own findings) until the courts make their judgment which is a cop out IMHO. Maybe Cally will take action soon and I'm taking his "due process" comment to literally but I just got this feeling he's using it as an excuse to keep one of his best players on the field.

[El Gringo]

I got this from poster on the CU Rivals board, who got it from a poster on the Fusker Rivals free board, who got it from somewhere... (I guess that makes it quadruple hearsay :huh:)

Sounds bad, if true. Buh-bye Mo... or not



csabatka1

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Details Regarding MO situation - - From Police Arresting Affidavit

This is the probable cause affidavit straight from the police report. 4 officers signed the affidavit.

According to the police the report Mo confronted Joshua at the Alley smoking garden, yelled "you're the mother fer, that took my friends id." then pushed Joshua down onto the ground and punched him 4-5 times. The g/f tried to pull Mo off of Josh and Mo turned around and hit the g/f. The g/f had redness and slight swelling on her face according to the report.

Joshua said the week before Mo and his friend tried to get into the Brass Rail. Mo's friend had a fake which Joshua took and denied them entrance.

Halet (spelling ???) who works at the Alley observed Mo punching Josh while he was on the ground. Halet pulled Mo off and tried repeatally to get Mo out of the building. There were about 15 warnings from the Alley staff for him to leave. Several people finally got Mo outside when he tried to jump fence to the smoking garden and head after Joshua.

The police arrived and Mo refused arrest, crossing his arms and standing against the wall. Purify was verbally warned 15 times and 4 officers to put his arms behind his back. After several minutes he was finally detained and taken to jail. Partial sample was taken and Mo registered a 126 BAC.

[ladyblaise]

I got this from poster on the CU Rivals board, who got it from a poster on the Fusker Rivals free board, who got it from somewhere... (I guess that makes it quadruple hearsay :huh:)

Sounds bad, if true. Buh-bye Mo... or not

so much for the argument that the girl got what she deserved, compounded with an insinuation leaning towards the racial card. :huh:

may i remind those who think this is a prototypical bar fight that assault in public and disorderly conduct is not entirely lawful behavior?

still, big red has games to win, and the masses have been pissing their pants that they will lose to usc without mo. therefore, he will certainly stay in lincoln. the icing on the cake will be when they lose with or without he-who-goes-volcanic-over-a-confiscated-fake-id.

[Waylon Van Smack]

I got this from poster on the CU Rivals board, who got it from a poster on the Fusker Rivals free board, who got it from somewhere... (I guess that makes it quadruple hearsay :huh:)

Sounds bad, if true. Buh-bye Mo... or not


June 7 is the court date so Cally will have to make a call before the start of fall camp. Should this be the "true" version it is apparent Mo should be booted from the team. in fact it is so opposite of the radio version me thinks that was a planted call into both shows. Should this version be from the actual affidavit it sounds like Mo should be steppin yesterday...... unless of course.... that would do him more harm being away from the only structure in his life, I mean, he could slip into a negatively charged life style if he does not have the positive influence of being on a team, part of a unit, that a structured football program provides, looked what happened to Lawrence Phillips once he was out of Lincoln.......... God, I hope not.

[chipwich]

sounds like Mo should be steppin yesterday...... unless of course.... that would do him more harm being away from the only structure in his life, I mean, he could slip into a negatively charged life style if he does not have the positive influence of being on a team, part of a unit, that a structured football program provides

:violin:

[DustyRhodes]

it's really not that uncharted for Callahan. In Callahan's first season he kicked off All American bound center Richie Incognito off the team because he was being a complete jerk and distraction and breaking team rules left and right. This was at a time when O-Line was a huge weakness of ours at the time.

I think regardless of what he does he's going to get hammered by people. If he doesn't punish Mo with what appears to be a stiff penalty, like if they decide to handle it internally, whatever that is, then he'll look like he just wants to win, and if he kicks him off the team, he'll look like a jerk. I mean after all, it's just a barfight.

By the way, it's sounding more and more like she jumped into the fracas and was hit by a punch that was not meant for her, like a hockey ref trying to stop a fight.


Just thought you all should know, it no longer looks like she was hit with this type of punch. Witnesses are saying she was behind him trying to pull him off of the bouncer and he turned and fired a punch at her.

oh crap!

[Junction]

unless of course.... that would do him more harm being away from the only structure in his life, I mean, he could slip into a negatively charged life style if he does not have the positive influence of being on a team, part of a unit, that a structured football program provides, looked what happened to Lawrence Phillips once he was out of Lincoln.......... God, I hope not.


Thank you, Dr. Tom Osborne... :lol: :lol:

[sackman]

unless of course.... that would do him more harm being away from the only structure in his life, I mean, he could slip into a negatively charged life style if he does not have the positive influence of being on a team, part of a unit, that a structured football program provides, looked what happened to Lawrence Phillips once he was out of Lincoln.......... God, I hope not.

As opposed to what he was like when he was IN Lincoln? :huh:

Again, this was an incredibly stupid move on his part. He should face repurcussions just because he put himself in a position where this could happen. Damn, kid, don't you know you're a target? How stupid are you anyway? Don't answer that.

[DustyRhodes]

I guess the police report said that the chic (forgive me lady blaise), had only some redness around her cheek. So either Mo punches like a girl or didn't punch her.

I say this because of my prior statement about it looking like he did punch her, well now it looks like more of a push to keep her off of him, so he could continue imposing his physicalness on the bouncer, who may or may not have called Mo a nagger (for you southpark watchers out there).

[absinthe]

oh no the race card, I get so sick of that ****, just because someone insults you it doesnt give you the right to kick their ass, resist arrest, and hit a girl.

[sackman]

I guess the police report said that the chic (forgive me lady blaise), had only some redness around her cheek. So either Mo punches like a girl or didn't punch her.

I say this because of my prior statement about it looking like he did punch her, well now it looks like more of a push to keep her off of him, so he could continue imposing his physicalness on the bouncer, who may or may not have called Mo a nagger (for you southpark watchers out there).

I know you're trying to make this seem like it's not such a big deal, but the fact of the matter is that Purify should have been smarter than to put himself in a position where this kind of thing can happen. It's just plain stupid. Cally should be beside himself about how one of his kids would get himself into this kind of spot in the first place. Especially in a place like Lincoln, where everybody in the whole town knows every guy on the football team, they are TARGETS.

When I was at CU, we used to get guys like Alfred Williams coming to the fraternity house for parties because it was a way for him to socialize without being in a very public place like Pearl St. It's not rocket science. Keep your ass away from those situations.

[unbiasedtruth]

lets see after reading all these post it looks like...

1. fake id, of one of mo's posse was confiscated by one said doorman a week prior to the assault.

2. night of assult, mo goes looking for this said doorman, finds said doorman and assaults said doorman.... (premeditated) while intoxicated above the legal state limit

3. young lady jumps on mo's back to try to pull him off and mo strikes the young lady...

my question is why is he still on the team and still on scholarship to the university. I know of several coaches and schools that he would be off the team and the scholarship pulled already.

[Junction]

GB would've called the player-in-question, "A terrible [insert position here]." :smile2:

Especially if they were a REALLY TERRIBLE [insert position here]... :smile2:

[BIGREDIOWAN]

lets see after reading all these post it looks like...

1. fake id, of one of mo's posse was confiscated by one said doorman a week prior to the assault.

2. night of assult, mo goes looking for this said doorman, finds said doorman and assaults said doorman.... (premeditated) while intoxicated above the legal state limit

3. young lady jumps on mo's back to try to pull him off and mo strikes the young lady...

my question is why is he still on the team and still on scholarship to the university. I know of several coaches and schools that he would be off the team and the scholarship pulled already.

I think they are trying to get all the facts of the whole incident first before they react.

[Junction]

my question is why is he still on the team and still on scholarship to the university.

The answer to your question:


34-630-18.5-7


his 2006 stats.... :wink2:

[ladyblaise]

Just thought you all should know, it no longer looks like she was hit with this type of punch. Witnesses are saying she was behind him trying to pull him off of the bouncer and he turned and fired a punch at her.

oh crap!


I guess the police report said that the chic (forgive me lady blaise), had only some redness around her cheek. So either Mo punches like a girl or didn't punch her.



the initial injury often does look like simple redness. later the edema (swelling) and bruising patterns set in. just an observation based upon numerous falls out of trees, dirt bike mangles, gymnastics mishaps, and the like.

however, maybe moe is a girlie man as well... :lol:

FWIW, he could go to jail for the summer, and would find himself out no more than a one game suspension. you have the freaking ex coach of the raiders, for crying out loud. he KNOWS his head is on the chopping bock, and the college schtick is a mite different, i would guess, than he imagined.

[DustyRhodes]

I know you're trying to make this seem like it's not such a big deal, but the fact of the matter is that Purify should have been smarter than to put himself in a position where this kind of thing can happen. It's just plain stupid. Cally should be beside himself about how one of his kids would get himself into this kind of spot in the first place. Especially in a place like Lincoln, where everybody in the whole town knows every guy on the football team, they are TARGETS.

When I was at CU, we used to get guys like Alfred Williams coming to the fraternity house for parties because it was a way for him to socialize without being in a very public place like Pearl St. It's not rocket science. Keep your ass away from those situations.



let me reiterate what I already wrote earlier:

"by the way, everyone should know that I'm not defending Mo at all here. He was really stupid for doing what he did. I'm just saying, it's a barfight is all."

[Wyo Buff]

Guys, prior to my oil and gas days, I spent some time as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney. The PC affidavit is based totally on any statements or evidence that would tend to make guilt more likely than not. In other words, it is the accusations in the light most damaging to the defendant. Some PC affidavits are not worth the paper they are written on while others are pretty accurate. My point is, you still have to wait and see.

[sackman]

let me reiterate what I already wrote earlier:

"by the way, everyone should know that I'm not defending Mo at all here. He was really stupid for doing what he did. I'm just saying, it's a barfight is all."

I know what you're saying, but it isn't JUST A BARFIGHT. "Just a barfight" happens between two drunk construction workers arguing over who's truck is better. When a football player is involved, particularly in Lincoln, it's never "just a barfight". It's more, a lot more. And he should know that. Cally should know that. The whole effing team should know that.

[Waylon Van Smack]

the initial injury often does look like simple redness. later the edema (swelling) and bruising patterns set in. just an observation based upon numerous falls out of trees, dirt bike mangles, gymnastics mishaps, and the like.

however, maybe moe is a girlie man as well... :lol:

.at least he did not grab her crotch and try to shove his tongue down her throat.:thumbsup: :wink2:

[BIGREDIOWAN]

at least he did not grab her crotch and try to shove his tongue down her throat.:thumbsup: :wink2:

What?? There's something wrong with that!!!:smile2:

[ladyblaise]

at least he did not grab her crotch and try to shove his tongue down her throat.:thumbsup: :wink2:

what an outstanding citizen. :huh:

when i lived in omaha, that very thing happened to me on the part of a nebraska football player, with one modification: he grabbed my backside. dumbass couldn't even pay respect to the fact that i twice walked away from him while dancing. nor to the fact that i was wearing a wedding ring.

so, i grabbed his balls in none too friendly a grip and gritted through my teeth that if he did not step off, he would have to crawl off.

my friends were shocked that i would rebuff him. "do you know who he is?" they asked.

[Blackshirts]

what an outstanding citizen. :huh:

when i lived in omaha, that very thing happened to me on the part of a nebraska football player, with one modification: he grabbed my backside. dumbass couldn't even pay respect to the fact that i twice walked away from him while dancing. nor to the fact that i was wearing a wedding ring.

so, i grabbed his balls in none too friendly a grip and gritted through my teeth that if he did not step off, he would have to crawl off.

my friends were shocked that i would rebuff him. "do you know who he is?" they asked.

Was it Frankie Solich? :smile2: Ya know how he likes to hang out in clubs and throw down gallons of beer! Passes out behind the wheel of a car, and states that "someone must of placed something in my drink!" :lol:

[ladyblaise]

Was it Frankie Solich? :smile2: Ya know how he likes to hang out in clubs and throw down gallons of beer! Passes out behind the wheel of a car, and states that "someone must of placed something in my drink!" :lol:

no. he did not do that kind of stuff till AFTER he left nowledge u. :thumbsup: (standard fusker comment) :lol:

[Junction]

what an outstanding citizen. :huh:

when i lived in omaha, that very thing happened to me on the part of a nebraska football player, with one modification: he grabbed my backside. dumbass couldn't even pay respect to the fact that i twice walked away from him while dancing. nor to the fact that i was wearing a wedding ring.

so, i grabbed his balls in none too friendly a grip and gritted through my teeth that if he did not step off, he would have to crawl off.

my friends were shocked that i would rebuff him. "do you know who he is?" they asked.

I am impressed..... :thumbsup:



That you were able to find a fusker football players balls, much less get a firm grip on them, that is... :lol:

[exxon]

Not sure if someone posted this but i found it on rivals.com. He didn't name the author of the article but it sounds like he is from Numbraska.

-------------------------------------
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Hear that? Listen real close.

Nothing?

Well, I’d hardly say nothing, but it does speak volumes to who and what we are dealing with.

Enter the case of Mo Purify. A highly gifted wide receiver from the West Coast, who found is way to middle America to play football at a well-known university on the plains. In 2006 he had 34 catches for 640 yards and 7 touchdowns. Although appearing to take a play off from time to time, (And fumbling away any chance the Huskers had…which let’s face it wasn’t that much…to beat OU in the Big 12 title game) the 6’4 receiver dazzled normally forward-pass-ignorant fans in Memorial stadium with circus catches over a wide variety of defensive backs. As the year went on, Purify became the prime target of Zac Taylor, who was tasked to make the great failed Raider coach experiment work for the Husker nation.

Purify, who was actually named the Community College Association Student Athlete of the month once, was counted on to be a key cog in the Keller-Purify-Lucky combo that was to run rough shot over the Big 12 in 2007, and serve as a stepping stone to the full-scale domination of college football sure to follow later on in this decade. I don't know Maurice Purify. He might be an OK guy...not for me to decide.

But, in the tradition of all the Husker greats before him, Mo found a bit of trouble in the form of O Street on a Saturday night.

Now I’m not going to lie to you people. I”ve been to O Street more time than I can count in my lifetime. I’m not about to preach to you about how he shouldn’t have been out blah blah blah, because I myself have been slumped over a bus stop after drinking my weight in Elk-Creek water at Sandy’s. I’ve hung out at Iguana’s more times than I can remember, watching drunk coeds make out on the hood of the cars parked out front. (Always loved Iguanas) However, in all of those many trips to O-Street…even when I was a student athlete, I never felt the need to jump a fence, attack a bouncer, punch his girlfriend, put him in a choke hold and have four LPD officers drag me off into the night.

As you probably can guess…I’m not exactly shocked by all this. Let’s face it, the guy was from California, he was allegedly drunk, he may or may not have been provoked (the police report says he wasn’t). He got pissed off at a guy and he lost it. That’s all fine and good. People get into scrapes all the time; even athletes. But at what point is a “minor scrape” considered an embarrassing incident? I recall a Husker lineman cracking a Ralston firefighter over the head with a pool cue once. I recall Abdul Mohammad getting into a scrap or two in season. I recall Tagoa Fonoti (If I recall) got in trouble for making terroristic threats at a teacher. Hell, twice Huskers have been charged with assault while IN UNIFORM on the field. (Houston and Delome) All of those guys had their publicity. All of those guys had their punishment, and that was that.

But the Purify case is different.

Even in the most extreme cases of Husker players-gone-wild, I don’t recall the pure denial, the raw brushing aside, or even the flat-out jovial comments Husker fan has displayed since this has happened. Many Husker fans online and out and about, think of it as just another scrap. “Guys get in fights all the time. It’s not a big deal.”

So is it a big deal if a girl gets jacked in the face? Is it a big deal if he gets thrown in jail for a night? Hell, the only reason he’s not being charged with a felony, is because the bouncer wasn’t hurt. (I’m guessing Mo probably picked up a bottle or something to throw at the guy, and promptly fumbled it.) But either way, it happened in front of a huge crowd, while he was drunk..and to top all of THAT off..it took 4 Lincoln cops to take him down. (And DO NOT give me this “the LPD has it out for Husker players” bullshit, because ANYBODY else on earth gets tasered in that situation).

I’m not shocked by the silence coming from the Husker mountain fortress, nor am I surprised by Husker fans’ reaction that this isn’t that big of a deal. Purify is counted on to be JC Keller’s #1 target all season long. Purify is an NFL prospect; one that is the only thing standing between you and Franz Hardy. Purify is the guy with enough leaping ability and skill (When he tries), that he can break any game open on one single pass. Why shouldn’t you be scared to death of losing him? Who’s going to replace him? Terrance Nunn? That Pederson kid? And no offense..but you guys aren’t exactly the moral compass of college football and haven’t been, ever since Lawrence Phillips decided to climb up that gutter to get a piece of Scott Frost.

But it doesn’t stop with you all. Hardly any TV stations covered the incident. The Omaha World Herald had hardly 5 paragraphs on the situation. Even Husker beat-writer Steve Sipple has only thrown out a few details over the past few days. And the Husker Athletic Department and coaching staff?....... (Crickets chirping) I told you this before, and it still rings true now. Bill Callahan isn’t going to do a damn thing about this, and life will go on as normal. The charges will magically be “dropped”, Husker fan will reassure everyone that despite 200 witnesses, despite a small army of police who saw it all…it wasn’t a big deal.

Quite frankly, I don’t really care if he gets suspended…kicked off the team…or even gets a special banquet in his honor at a gala event hosted by Christen Peter and Richie Incognito. It’s completely irrelevant. It’s pretty bad when a serious incident like this is met with silence and indifference. Not because of the crime, but because we’ve ALL seen this time and time and time again. This isn’t anything new. If anything, some of you are actually happy that it happened, because it brings you one step closer to entering that time capsule to 1995.

Mo Purify hasn’t been found guilty of anything and may not ever get charged with anything. But despite the legal antics of George Achola and anybody else who gets involved in this quiet little mess, this will once again prove what the rest of us have known for years. You’re the poster children of everything that is wrong in college sports. Not because you’re any different than any other program…but because you think you are.

As Depeche Mode sang…Enjoy the silence.

[DBT]

As you probably can guess…I’m not exactly shocked by all this. Let’s face it, the guy was from California, ...

Damn Californians!

[The Monk]

If I was a Nebraska fan I'de probably look the other way and even as a CU fan I really don't care. It's nice fodder for making fun of Nebraska--not that there's enough already--but hell, I don't place the football team on a pedestal. If he gets jail time that cuts into the season or the school judiciary committee bans him from the university then he shouldn't play.

[Buffman]

"I'm just saying, it's a barfight is all."

he hit a girl

[chipwich]

(I’m guessing Mo probably picked up a bottle or something to throw at the guy, and promptly fumbled it.)


:lol:

[coyeote]

LadyBlaise - I read your comment on the grab happy Husker. Good for you. My 9 year old daughter had an incident with a 9 year old boy and now knows to "kick him where he pees". She'll do just fine in such situations and I only hope that she has the grit to take such action when necessary and her friends have the grit to stand with her in such situations. Good for you!

[ladyblaise]

i was slightly older than your girl when i learned the same lesson after the y chromosome got the better of an acquaintance of mine and he copped a feel. after that, i figured it was far better to bloody and maim than to be a victim.

i needed to re-learn that lesson once more in my life, after alcohol got the better of me. i exacted my vengeance in the form of breaking off two teeth from my assailant after i sobered up.

i do not think the world is going to be fair to your daughter. she must learn to act with class in a classy environment, and to be the arm of the wrath of god when things go awry.

[Waylon Van Smack]

looks like it is now effectively swept under the rug....... most likely won't even go to trial.

NU Football Notes: Purify granted pre-trial diversion
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LINCOLN - Nebraska receiver Maurice Purify has been authorized to participate in a pre-trial diversion program, which would make it unlikely that formal charges would be filed against him in Lancaster County court for his arrest nearly four weeks ago.

Chief City Prosecutor John McQuinn said his office, after reviewing police reports, agreed to pre-trial diversion at the request of Purify's attorney, Jon Braaten. As of Wednesday, however, McQuinn said nothing has been arranged yet.

Purify is scheduled for a June 7 appearance in Lancaster County court.

"At the present time, we assume that he won't be going to court if he participates in pre-trial diversion," McQuinn said. "If something should happen and if he elects not to participate, then our office would probably reassign him a court date."

It's unclear how pre-trial diversion might affect any team discipline handed down by Nebraska coach Bill Callahan. In a statement after Purify's arrest, Callahan said he was "very concerned about this current situation" but wouldn't comment further until the matter went through the legal process.

Lincoln police charged Purify with two counts of assault, resisting arrest, trespassing and failure to comply after a May 5 incident at a downtown Lincoln bar. Purify allegedly threw a man over a table and hit him several times, and allegedly also struck the victim's girlfriend.

Purify was the Huskers' second-leading receiver last season, catching 34 passes for 630 yards and seven touchdowns.


2007 recruit lost

The Nebraska football team has lost a recruit from its class of 2007.

Offensive lineman Aaron Schulte of Norfolk Catholic did not qualify academically and will enroll in the fall at a junior college, his high school coach, Jeff Bellar said.

Schulte, a first-team All-Class C-1 pick last year, was one of three offensive lineman among the 28 players to sign in February. His removal leaves Arizona products Jaivorio Burkes and Marcel Jones as the Huskers' only newcomers on the line next season.

Schulte was a late addition to the class, accepting an NU offer just before signing day.

Bellar said Schutle is considering the North Dakota School of Science in Wahpeton, N.D.

"The Nebraska coaches recommended two or three (junior colleges)," Bellar said. "They told him that if it all goes well for two years, they'll look at him again."


Coaches Academy

Nebraska assistant coaches Ted Gilmore and Buddy Wyatt will be among 26 minority coaches taking part in the NCAA Expert Coaches Academy today through Sunday in Miami.

The Expert Coaches Academy is an NCAA-sponsored program which addresses the shortage of ethnic minorities in head coaching positions in college football, primarily Division I-A. Its mission is to assist coaches with career advancement, networking and exposure.

Also, Nebraska Athletic Director Steve Pederson is the keynote speaker for the opening session of the Expert Coaches Academy. Pederson is the chairman of the NCAA Football Issues Committee.

Gilmore is the Huskers' receivers coach and recruiting coordinator, and entering his third season on the staff. Wyatt came from Alabama to replace John Blake as NU's defensive line coach last December.

Former NU offensive coordinator Jay Norvell, now at UCLA, participated in last year's Expert Coaches Academy.


Top scholars

Former Nebraska fullback Dane Todd, along with NU swimmer Lauren Bailey, were among 24 student-athletes selected as recipients of the Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarship for 2006-07, as announced by the Big 12 Conference.

Todd adds to a long list of honors that includes being the 2007 Walter Byers Award winner and a second-team Academic All-American last season. The athletes receive a $7,500 grant.

[ladyblaise]

copied from a husker website, I do not know if it is true or not.....

LINCOLN - Nebraska receiver Maurice Purify has been authorized to participate in a pre-trial diversion program, which would make it unlikely that formal charges would be filed against him in Lancaster County court for his arrest nearly four weeks ago.

Chief City Prosecutor John McQuinn said his office, after reviewing police reports, agreed to pre-trial diversion at the request of Purify's attorney, Jon Braaten. As of Wednesday, however, McQuinn said nothing has been arranged yet.

Purify is scheduled for a June 7 appearance in Lancaster County court.

"At the present time, we assume that he won't be going to court if he participates in pre-trial diversion," McQuinn said. "If something should happen and if he elects not to participate, then our office would probably reassign him a court date."

It's unclear how pre-trial diversion might affect any team discipline handed down by Nebraska coach Bill Callahan. In a statement after Purify's arrest, Callahan said he was "very concerned about this current situation" but wouldn't comment further until the matter went through the legal process.

Lincoln police charged Purify with two counts of assault, resisting arrest, trespassing and failure to comply after a May 5 incident at a downtown Lincoln bar. Purify allegedly threw a man over a table and hit him several times, and allegedly also struck the victim's girlfriend.


probation sounds fair. cally better stay on his ass to get any terms met. not too long ago, a husker ran out of time, and was in deep doo.

[Blackshirts]

probation sounds fair. cally better stay on his ass to get any terms met. not too long ago, a husker ran out of time, and was in deep doo.

Yep and look where Phillips is today! Still sickens me that he pissed all that talent away. Some kids never truly understand or appreciate the gift of playing not only NCAA football but making it to the NFL. :huh:

[unbiasedtruth]

Yep and look where Phillips is today! Still sickens me that he pissed all that talent away. Some kids never truly understand or appreciate the gift of playing not only NCAA football but making it to the NFL. :huh:


what about a full scholly for a college degree????

[Blackshirts]

what about a full scholly for a college degree????


That too but I was basing my opinion on getting the chance of playing football in general.

[ladyblaise]

it wasn't phillips i was thinking about. it was a husker on probation for assaulting someone, and who was given some time to complete community servicehours. he could not be bothered to do so, and he earned further consequences.

i am REALLY stretching my memory here, but was it tagoai? if not, i am horridly sorry for incorrectly pointing a finger at him. help from the red clad crowd? he is YOUR boy. you should keep track of him.

[Buffarino]

Yep and look where Phillips is today! Still sickens me that he pissed all that talent away. Some kids never truly understand or appreciate the gift of playing not only NCAA football but making it to the NFL. :huh:

Most kids don't appreciate anything, unfortunately. :sad1:

[unbiasedtruth]

That too but I was basing my opinion on getting the chance of playing football in general.

should have used edit instead of back....

[unbiasedtruth]

That too but I was basing my opinion on getting the chance of playing football in general.

and how many kids, getting a free ride for a college degree at Div IA, IIA, or even IIIA make it to the Pros and make a team???

[Blackshirts]

and how many kids, getting a free ride for a college degree at Div IA, IIA, or even IIIA make it to the Pros and make a team???

Do I have to get out my crayon so you understand what I was trying to say? I know being from "mobilehoma" you can get confused easily. :lol: I was simply saying playing college football at ANY level is a privilege not a right and if they are oh so lucky to make to the NFL that should make it that much sweeter. In otherwords some kids don't appreciate it.

[Blackshirts]

it wasn't phillips i was thinking about. it was a husker on probation for assaulting someone, and who was given some time to complete community servicehours. he could not be bothered to do so, and he earned further consequences.

i am REALLY stretching my memory here, but was it tagoai? if not, i am horridly sorry for incorrectly pointing a finger at him. help from the red clad crowd? he is YOUR boy. you should keep track of him.

Yes it was Tagoai. He assaulted his girlfriend while she was holding their baby in 2003 if I am correct.

[ladyblaise]

Yes it was Tagoai. He assaulted his girlfriend while she was holding their baby in 2003 if I am correct.

yes.

i was amazed that solich lost control of that one.

[Blackshirts]

yes.

i was amazed that solich lost control of that one.


He was pretty much losing control with Incognito as well. It was just a matter of time before that psycho went over the top. He finally did the year BC got here.

[BIGREDIOWAN]

He was pretty much losing control with Incognito as well. It was just a matter of time before that psycho went over the top. He finally did the year BC got here.

Incognito needed to be put on some really good ****ing meds!!! That guy has a serious temper problem!!!!

[Waylon Van Smack]

have any husker greats decided to reverse their attitude towards cally and embrace him? if not, this might be a LONG year of football.
:

decided to move this reply over to this thread as to not get the other "right of passage" off track.

There has been plenty of stirring by the local hacks.... SP even knuckled under to the pressure and granted a lengthy interview to Tom Shatel a couple weeks ago in the Sunday OWH, front page of sports section explaining a few of his decisions and the current fund raising, he dodged and swirved, using "midwest values" as a reason not to speak about a few issues.... he is still an ass but made some good points.

TO did admit he was invited to the "official" golf tourney but had committed to the "alternative" one first. Johnny "the Jet" Rodgers made it to both without much problem and then it was stated TO had been to the last 4 or 5 "official" tourney's, so it was not like he did not know when it would be or he had never been asked before.... he comes out looking a bit whiny.

Several past players came forth and countered the negative press by telling their own story about how well they were treated by Cally and SP when they went through proper channels, got personal tours of the new facility and all of this happening before the other players spoke out..... I am sure the truth lies some where in the middle. Darin Erstad was on the radio with the hack who started the ball really rolling, the hack must have figured Erstad was not aware of how big the issue had gotten and tried to ease DE into a slip of the tongue about how the fan base is split... but he was way to sharp for him and came away looking like the proverbial all-husker boy, telling stories about playing at Wrigley (Sox/Cubs) and there were fans chanting "Go Big Red" at him from the bleachers.... basically, the fan base will be fine and the former players will too..... and he is probably right.

Shatel even had a real nice piece on OU last Sunday and the job they have done when going through some of the same type of hardships and talked at length with the man in charge of the fence mending (a former OU player, sorry the name escapes me and they don't post Shatel's stuff on line anymore). was a great piece, great story, OU has done a great job with the issue.

the Doak Ostergard thing has had some leakage as to the reason of the firing... I have heard twice now (one a very trustable source and heard it first hand from him) seems DO was put in charge of finding new software to breakdown and organize digital video with and was getting a "kickback" from the one he determined to be the best... Cally had found out through other sources and basically fired him instantly (hence the reason DO signed off on it, if he felt he was wronged why did he sign?)

it is an ongoing saga and I keep waiting for a positive break to happen. TO is a key cog in this and he is dug in pretty hard and has not been willing to give an inch, even taking consulting positions at CU (Creighton) and Iowa Western Universities Athletic Departments in the same capacity he should be taking with NU. "It hurts the program", "You cant turn back the hands of time", "Whats done is done" are all applicable here...... NU is not the first or last school to go through this.