(11-15-2018 11:41 PM)geosnooker2000 Wrote: Shouldn't the press conference be on by now? Where is it?
It's on ESPN 8: The Ocho!
Also, what in the world was Ed Oliver thinking? Seriously, over a jacket, too. My wife was saying that his actions, including his bouncing and running around during pregame, have told her he cares more about his ego than the team. He cares about what he could get in the pros than making sure the team he's currently on has the best chance to win. His blatant overreaction to Applewhite enforcing a team rule should be a red flag to NFL teams.
Now then, Major Applewhite does have some responsibility to bear, too. He could've nipped this in the bud last week by saying to Oliver that if he (Oliver) is good enough to bounce around and act like a crazy person before the game, he can go suit up. That said, this is mostly Ed Oliver's fault. If he's been cleared to play, then he should be playing. If he's not going to do that, then send his butt home. That's what I would've done. (And maybe now, it might happen.)
Therefore, It's 80% Oliver, 20% Applewhite. However, in my opinion, this should hurt his draft stock.
D'Eriq King, on the other hand, should not hang his head. Freak injuries happen all the time, regardless of athletic ability. Heck, all it takes is for someone to step wrong and you can either break a bone in your foot or sprain your ankle. And you don't have to be an athlete (elite or otherwise) to suffer a freak injury. I feel bad for the kid. He'll bounce back by next year though.