The truth behind Joc Bruce

Here we go with another issue that should have stayed in the locker room. These locker room snitches are going to ruin football as we know it. I said it before, the locker room should be sacred. If you never played football then you cannot possibly understand.

I can tell you this too... end of summer, just before the season starts is a very volatile time. Those guys are so tired of summer workouts and excited about the season that things that usually dont escalate get escalated. This is really kind of normal and in a way shows these guys are ready to get down to business.

And before anyone jumps on this post to say it's unnecessary to behave that way... I say I agree with the sentiment but football is a different animal and this is normal in a highly competitive locker room.
 
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... 100% true info

If true, then it's a shame that the kid was the victim of this sort of bullying. Hazing is one thing, but brutality is another. If not true, then Croom may have grounds to sue you for libel. So, check your sources.
 
In school I was moved up a couple grades so I was always the youngest and smallest kid in my class. I was 12 when I started high school and one day walking to gym class, a senior punched me and knocked me out for a couple seconds. He was easily twice my size and probably 6 years older than me. I never told anyone and the next day I took that same walk and every day for the rest of the year. I just acted like I wasn't afraid even though he terrified me. Bruce needs to grow a pair if you ask me. I don't think that's insensitive. But I'm sorry if it sounds that way.

Yes Doogie, and you went on to a brilliant medical career.
 
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I have no idea what happened. But only one person was suspended and only one got his walking papers. I trust that Coach Jones, who has all the pertinent information, made the right decision here. Please MzTerry stay outta this thread. Nothing good will come of it. As much as I like all this information being available about my favorite team, I long for the days when things like this and the Martin situation would stay in-house.
 
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I have no idea what happened. But only one person was suspended and only one got his walking papers. I trust that Coach Jones, who has all the pertinent information, made the right decision here. Please MzTerry stay outta this thread. Nothing good will come of it. As much as I like all this information being available about my favorite team, I long for the days when things like this and the Martin situation would stay in-house.

Maybe Joc tried to grab Croom's junk. Croom let him know that he did not appreciate it. Could have happened.:crazy:
 
It really is funny that a person implies a popular (still here) player did something wrong and the responses were "you weren't there". Then someone else (also not there) implies it is the others fault and gets " yep, that's what happened.. Uh huh, for sure".

I don't care what they say, We're not biased at all here on VN.
 
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^ Never been around a big time college football team IMO

Upper class men/ leaders keeping younger guys in line has been and will continue to be part of college football. Highly charged environment with overload of testosterone.

Yes because descriptive answers to normative questions are notoriously so helpful.
 
I'm surprised Bruce had no more respect for the program and his teammates than that. He was a new player in the program. He should listen and learn from them, not confront them.

Take his "Harry High school" attitude somewhere else.

"There's two sets of rules and the sooner you realize which set apply to you, the better off you'll be"
 
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I'm surprised Bruce had no more respect for the program and his teammates than that. He was a new player in the program. He should listen and learn from them, not confront them.

Take his "Harry High school" attitude somewhere else.

"There's two sets of rules and the sooner you realize which set apply to you, the better off you'll be"

I bet nobody that seen what happened will mess with Jason.:)
 
I made a poor post.

there was a confrontation, I would not call it bullying.

the poster that said JB stepped on T is correct. JC confronted him about that and they had words. Ended up in a smack down.

I'm not certain of how much talk preceded the hit but JB probably should have respected an upper classman trying to advise him on protocol. My guess is that led to the physical actions.

Sorry for being so vague in my post.

Thanks for clearing it up Larry. This information we can all trust. Anyone that knows your reputation on this board, knows this is correct.:good!:
 
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Evidently. That's the world we live in now. I blame the PC crowd for this.:)

Bullying???? What a joke. 99% sure Croom didn't just walk up and cold cock him.

Overused words of the left along with others. I wish him well wherever he lands. I just wonder if that gives Butch another slot in next year's recruiting class?
 
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What?
Just... just stop.
I'm tired of this gossipy bullsh*t.
Yall are worse than a woman's sewing circle.
Everyday its some arsehole claiming to be an insider and know this or that about some player or their perceived actions.
All of the rumor mongering just so some butthole can claim 'first' on a board.
JUST STOP IT FOR THE LOVE OF ANY AND ALL HOLY OR UNHOLY GODS
 
You guys are sad you would think that someone would have some concerns about a kid getting bullied. But all that come out is good bye. And make jokes about him. If your family or child goes through this make sure you have the same attitude. Go VOLS

When does a child become a man? I'd say 18 is a young man..... Especially a football player on scholly at UT. I realize bullying exists, but so does pussery. I'm not saying this is the case, but I am saying that sometimes an individual has to take up for themselves and be a man.
 
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What?
Just... just stop.
I'm tired of this gossipy bullsh*t.
Yall are worse than a woman's sewing circle.
Everyday its some arsehole claiming to be an insider and know this or that about some player or their perceived actions.
All of the rumor mongering just so some butthole can claim 'first' on a board.
JUST STOP IT FOR THE LOVE OF ANY AND ALL HOLY OR UNHOLY GODS
Your just mad you didn't break this story first brah.
 
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