Matt39 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Wanna get away? http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/apr...-trophy/?imw=Y By BILL WARD The Tampa Tribune Published: April 16, 2008 TAMPA - Gator Nation, the mystery is solved. It was Plant High tight end Orson Charles who broke your 2006 BCS National Championship trophy Friday in Gainesville. It was, of course, an accident. And Charles said he is genuinely sorry for knocking the handcrafted Waterford crystal off a coffee table and onto the ground, where, just outside of Coach Urban Meyer's office, it shattered. While in Gainesville competing in a Nike training camp, Charles said he and another prep player were touring the football stadium. That's where the BCS trophy, along with Gators quarterback Tim Tebow's Heisman Trophy, were on display. While leaning over to take a photo of the Heisman, the 6-foot-3, 225-pound Charles said he bumped into the BCS trophy - he thinks with his backside - and knocked it to the ground. "If you were outside the stadium, it was so loud, I think you would've heard it shatter," Charles said. "Nobody said anything for 10 minutes, then Florida assistant Coach John Hevesy said, 'What do I do? Who do I call? Did you know that was $35,000!' "I just stood there with this baby look and said, 'Sorry.' Then he joked and said, 'You've got to commit to Florida now.'" Charles, who will be a senior at Plant next season, has 16 Division I offers. He ranks Miami first on his list, but shortly after breaking the crystal he said Meyer joked about the mishap by asking, "How does it feel to be a Gator?" Charles said Meyer assured him insurance will replace the trophy. Before Charles broke the trophy, Plant coach Robert Weiner said Meyer asked him to describe Charles. Weiner told Meyer that Charles was a "physical specimen" but sometimes a "bull in a china shop." "After what happened," Weiner said, "I'm sure Urban now thinks I'm an excellent evaluator of talent." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyjet69 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Wanna get away? OOPS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain_the_foe Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Wanna get away? Classic Moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 this wasn't like that prank they played on all the players 2 years ago was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Moses Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Why was the thing made out of crystal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYJETS3233 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 i would want to be shot on the spot....idk what i would do???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno the Jet Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 why the hell were the trophies out in the open in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscott Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 they always set them out to let the recruits see what they could be a part of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 they always set them out to let the recruits see what they could be a part of Yep They are recruiting, put the trophies out, bring in NFL players who were part of that championship team, they talk about how proud they are of that trophy. Then this kid bumps into it and shatters it. OH MY GOD. This kid may turn out to be an 8 time All Pro. He will never forget that moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 why the hell were the trophies out in the open in the first place? thats what i was thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSE Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 why the hell were the trophies out in the open in the first place? If you were a high school athlete trying to decide what college to play for, whats going to impress you more? The cafeteria or the Heisman Trophy and the BCS Championship Trophy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GangGreen1212 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 why the hell were the trophies out in the open in the first place? That right there is the question of the hour my friend. Probably why Florida graduates like 3% of it's football team. I can't wait to see the Wonderlic score for this clown in a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugeater Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 If you were a high school athlete trying to decide what college to play for, whats going to impress you more? The cafeteria or the Heisman Trophy and the BCS Championship Trophy? Erm, they make these things called "Trophy Cases" where they can be displayed prominently and still be safe from klutzes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Wanna get away? Glad they could laugh about it later. Thank God for insurance ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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