For people who currently rule the college sports world, Florida players sure seem angry. First, linebacker Dustin Doe was arrested last weekend for being part of a brawl in a Gainesville parking garage, now offensive lineman Ronnie Wilson has been charged with aggravated assault, simple battery and the use or display of a concealed weapon during the commission of a felony (complicated charge, worth a lot of points). According to reports, after he spit on and slapped a man in a nightclub, Wilson allegedly took a rifle out of his car trunk and fired a warning shot into the air because he wanted the man to "know how it feels to be scared." Urban Meyer's take? "Obviously, this is a major concern." Meyer not only has to be concerned for the reputation of his program and the well-being of his players, but also the fact that he has an offensive linemen who feels the need to discharge a firearm for intimidation purposes rather than just using the fact that he's 6' 3" and 300-pounds. What was Wilson going to do to intimidate the 300-pounder lined up against him on game day? Shank somebody during warm-ups? Lob grenades into the opposing huddle?
Unlike Doe, who was not suspended (but will face internal punishment) mostly because his offense was in self-defense, Wilson probably faces pretty stiff penalties, both legally and from the team. He is currently awaiting a court appearance.
