Meyer’s Rant Applauded
Gainesville. FL -Florida quarterback John Brantley and teammates are applauding coach Urban Meyer’s recent outburst, saying it’s nice to see him come to receiver Deonte Thompson’s defense.
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Brantley says that’s what players want to see from their coach.
Meyer lashed out at a reporter Wednesday, calling him a “bad guy” for publishing a quote from Thompson about Brantley and former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow.
When asked what the difference was between Brantley and Tebow, Thompson called Brantley a “real quarterback.” Anyone listening knew Thompson meant Brantley was a more traditional passer than Tebow.
Thompson’s quote spread across the country thanks to Twitter and the Internet, and the receiver was crushed when friends and teammates asked him why he ripped Tebow.
Posted: 3/26/2010 10:01 PM ET