December 30, 2015 · 4:12 PM

Memphis does not go gentle into that good night.

I have no idea what’s behind this, but I can’t help but laugh my ass off about it.

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34 responses to “Memphis does not go gentle into that good night.”

  1. ugadawgguy
    December 30, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    (1) WTF?
    (2) Surely there have got to be some consequences for this, possibly of the legal variety…isn’t there some precedent for charges being filed as a result of padded-football-player-versus-unequipped-bystander tackles?
    (3) …WTF?

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  2. W Cobb Dawg
    December 30, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    Showing my age a bit here, but there’s never a Mike Curtis around when you need one.

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  3. Jim dawg
    December 30, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    I believe he is Reggie Ball’s younger brother. Hmmmm

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  4. RugbyDawg79
    December 30, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    I think he is the Memphis player that had the pick 6 that earlier put Memphis back in the game–after scoring he held the ball for the longest time then gave it to someone on the sideline. Just a guess but I think he was getting THAT ball back.

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    • lamontsanford
      December 30, 2015 at 7:55 PM

      Maybe so—but how could you tell? Auburn probably brought 20 balls to the game. How did he know that the ball he wrested was THE one? I figure he had 5% chance of getting the right one and 80% chance of coming off like an asshole…until he gave everyone the finger–then he became 100% asshole.

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  5. georgiajeepn
    December 30, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    All the younger brother of former Yankee Tech QB Reggie Ball was heard to say was he thought it was still 3rd down!!!

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  6. lamontsanford
    December 30, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    The Ball’s have zero fucks to give. I love this shit. I appreciate utter rowdiness–so long as its not the team I like. For instance: I am still totally amused that it took 8 or 10 policemen to subdue Maurice Clarett that time he went to kill his girlfriend…because the stun guns didn’t work through his bullet-proof vest. Just rowdy.

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  7. Uglydawg
    December 30, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    If there’s one thing Auburn can’t stand, it’s a thief….wait a minute…

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    • Mayor
      December 30, 2015 at 8:38 PM

      Auburn will undoubtedly recruit the guy as a transfer. He certainly has proven his qualifications to be a team member there.

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  8. chilidawgnv
    December 30, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    I think it’s hilarious and if Auburn tries to bring charges against a Memphis player who ran off with one of their footballs it makes them look petty as fuck.

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    • JG Shellnutt
      December 30, 2015 at 9:44 PM

      The equipment manager can legitimately press charges for being assaulted by someone outside of the confines of a game.

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      • chilidawgnv
        December 30, 2015 at 9:49 PM

        And he would legitimately be a pussy.

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        • JG Shellnutt
          December 30, 2015 at 9:55 PM

          Maybe. But it’s a good way for him to even the score with someone that did something crappy to him.

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          • DawgPhan
            December 30, 2015 at 10:10 PM

            Maybe dont worry so much about getting even.

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            • JG Shellnutt
              December 30, 2015 at 10:20 PM

              Honestly, I’m not. I think my point was that while it might be silly for Auburn to press charges over the ball, the manager himself was tackled and then pushed down while something was taken from him. Maybe not silly for the ball – stealer to learn some important life lesson. I think this whole thing would be funnier if he had just snatched it from the Auburn sideline, not potentially injuring someone else.
              Thank you, though, for the life advice. I’m not much of a get even guy, in actuality. I don’t have a lot of conflict in general.

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              • chilidawgnv
                December 30, 2015 at 10:40 PM

                I bet you’re a real hoot at parties.

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                • JG Shellnutt
                  December 30, 2015 at 10:47 PM

                  That’s hurtful, chilidawgnv. I enjoy parties but suspect they would be less enjoyable if some stranger tackled me, took something from me, shoved my head down and ran away. If that seems fun to you, I bet there is no shortage of people from this blog that would line up to oblige your idea of fun for you.

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                • JonDawg
                  December 31, 2015 at 4:44 AM

                  Chili, party at my place this weekend. Oh yeah, and would you mind bringing a football? Thanks

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            • lamontsanford
              December 30, 2015 at 10:25 PM

              Come on…the ball guy should reasonably assume that he will not be tackled. Then again, if you work for Auburn the gloves are off. There is no ethical code of conduct. They know no rules so no rules apply to them.

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    • Bulldog Joe
      December 31, 2015 at 3:49 AM

      We’re pressing charges because it was a “big deal” and it will forever be in the mind of our equipment manager.

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  9. JG Shellnutt
    December 30, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    I like that it’s a known thing that he has done this in the past in other games but doesn’t get kicked off of the team until after he does this in his last game ever. That’ll teach him.

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  10. What Fresh Hell is This?
    December 30, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    This actually made me laugh. He didn’t even try to hide it. I’m taking your damn ball in front of God and everyone…chutzpah I think they call it. Perfect! But the best part is this gem:

    UPDATE: Ball, a senior who had just played his final game, was dismissed from the team, Memphis announced.

    That’ll teach him.

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  11. WF Dawg
    December 30, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    Reggis Ball raised that finger on behalf of the entire Dawg Nation. Well, at least me.

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  12. Bulldog Joe
    December 31, 2015 at 3:43 AM

    “Drop it, Barner. That’s Reggis’ Ball.”

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  13. stuckinred
    December 31, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    IRMINGHAM, Ala. — Memphis announced Wednesday night that defensive back Reggis Ball has been removed from the team for his actions after he made two interceptions in Wednesday’s Birmingham Bowl.

    Ball ran over to the Auburn Tigers sideline after the game and attempted to take two footballs before a member of the Auburn equipment staff came over to stop him. A Facebook video from an Auburn fan later surfaced showing Ball and an Auburn equipment staffer getting into a physical altercation in which Ball came away with a football and ran toward the locker room.

    “We’re embarrassed about the actions that occurred after the game, and that is definitely not the standards or expectations the Memphis football program stands for,” Memphis athletic director Tom Bowen said in a statement. “Even though Mr. Ball’s football career has ended, he will no longer be a part of the Memphis program because of these actions.”

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  14. AntiJorts
    December 31, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Can Auburn really be all that upset that they got something stolen from them? Half of the AU team probably admired Ball’s work

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