Muschamp rips reports that Bostwick was suspended
An angry coach Will Muschamp ripped two newspapers and a website for incorrectly identifying a Florida player as being suspended for the season opener.
The 10th-ranked Gators suspended five players for Saturday’s game, but not freshman defensive linemen Jay-nard Bostwick as the three media outlets reported.
Muschamp called out The Gainesville Sun, the Palm Beach Post and Gator Country for reporting that Bostwick was suspended. He dressed, but didn’t play in the 24-6 victory.
“That was very irresponsible journalism,” Muschamp said during a 2-minute, 15-second tirade. “You guys can write whatever you want to say about me. You can say I’m a bad football coach. You can say I’m a bad dad, I’m a bad husband, I’m a bad person. You really can say anything you want to say; that’s your opinion. You can talk about our offense, our defense, our special teams. You can talk about our coaching staff. You can talk about our administration. That’s your opinion, and you’re entitled to that, and that’s fair.
“But when you take a shot at a kid, and it’s inaccurate and it’s written inaccurately, I’ve got a problem.”
The five players suspended were linebacker Antonio Morrison, cornerback Loucheiz Purifoy, defensive tackle Darious Cummings, receiver Latroy Pittman and offensive lineman Quinteze Williams.
Muschamp said he had to deal with Bostwick’s parents Friday night and again Saturday morning.
“It was inaccurate and it was wrong and it was totally irresponsible,” Muschamp continued. “Your opinion is fine. Take shots at me all day. (Florida athletic director) Jeremy (Foley) pays me enough. I’ll take ‘em all day. But … he’s great in that locker room, and to take that shot is wrong.”
