Endzone flip

[BoroNative]

Did anyone else see that last night? What's your thoughts? I personally don't like it one bit. I remember PJ saying, "Act like you been there before". GSU has always been a humble classy program that sports it's flash in the numbers on the scoreboard, not with endzone flips and personal celebrations.

TEAM
me

GO EAGLES!

[PowerEagle]

I didnt see it at all. Who did it?

[gsu_paintballer]

I MIGHT be wrong, but I think it was whoever is the PR? Is that right?

[trueblueeagle]

If ya dont know enough bout GSU football to even know who did the flip keep your opinions to yourself. Just like the parking all the ones on here last year *%^#*%^#*%^#*%^#*%^#ed bout not having a parking place really showed your colors last night. They apparently bought most of the first and second row parking places and over half the places were left empty. Keep it up Southern Boosters cater to the out of town cry babys who dont even know the names of players or anything bout them. This is GSU not UGA we aint a big social club.

[gsu_paintballer]

I'm in the band guy.

We can't focus completely on the game, especially when someone is scoring. We play this thing that you might have heard of, it's called the fight song.

Actually, I'm going to edit and come back for more. There are 64,000 people in Bulloch County. Probably 1/3 of those watch football. That's enough to fill Paulson. Problem is, over half of THOSE probably hate GSU because of the students and how we "infringe" on THEIR turf. I'll tell ya what. If you have some problem with me not remembering who it was, just PM me. No sense in exchanging childish insults in public. Might as well do it privately.

[Eagle22]

If ya dont know enough bout GSU football to even know who did the flip keep your opinions to yourself. Just like the parking all the ones on here last year *%^#*%^#*%^#*%^#*%^#ed bout not having a parking place really showed your colors last night. They apparently bought most of the first and second row parking places and over half the places were left empty. Keep it up Southern Boosters cater to the out of town cry babys who dont even know the names of players or anything bout them. This is GSU not UGA we aint a big social club.


The original poster knows enough about GSU football, and I'm absolutely certain he knows who he was talking about.

Sometimes discretion is the better part of valor.

The player has talent, but it's still a TEAM game, if you look at the way GSU has been trained over the years. You would never have seen Tracy, AP, Chaz, Greg, or Raymond do that. The only two Eagles I have seen routinely flip into the endzone were E.T. and J R Revere, and it would ALWAYS be over the goaline, over a defender ... not 10 feet deep into the endzone.

Not a great lesson for a senior to pass down to the rest of the team, IMO.

[trueblueeagle]

Well yall have your opinions, but ive seem mark Myers do it many times. Raja was just excited give the kid a break he was having fun and was not taunting an AP player in doing so.

[Bleu]

Hard to tell if you are BIG TEAM little me or little team BIG ME, when you are being a show boat.

[trueblueeagle]

I think Raja is a good kid and comes from a good family. He is very polite, i just think he got caught up in the moment.

[jhbeagle]

http://www.bullochheadlinenews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=968&Itemid=40

After watching the video, it wasn't much of a flip.

[trueblueeagle]

More of a roll !!!! hahahahahahaha

[jhbeagle]

I think he should thrown off the team for that! That was just way to much celebration. That was almost the same as tha Washington QB very lightly tossing the football over his shoulder and getting a penalty for it.

[gsu_paintballer]

I think he should thrown off the team for that! That was just way to much celebration. That was almost the same as tha Washington QB very lightly tossing the football over his shoulder and getting a penalty for it.

Now THAT was BS. Technically, the rule says to call it there, but you have to let some go.

[jhbeagle]

Now THAT was BS. Technically, the rule says to call it there, but you have to let some go.

That call definetly cost them the game. At least the refs last night did fairly well compared to last year.

[gsu_paintballer]

http://www.bullochheadlinenews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=968&Itemid=40

After watching the video, it wasn't much of a flip.

That Jayson Foster comment at about 2:59 was unfair to Henton. Maybe I'm over reacting, but these guys don't need to live in his shadow. He was an AWESOME athlete, but has now moved on.

[gapeach1991]

That Jayson Foster comment at about 2:59 was unfair to Henton. Maybe I'm over reacting, but these guys don't need to live in his shadow. He was an AWESOME athlete, but has now moved on.

And Jayson himself said Georgia Southern won before hegot there and they'll win after he's gone.

[McEagle]

Lets just say Raja has lots of spirit. BTW from what I have seen on here throughout the years BoroEagle knows a a lot about GSU and is a great fan was well as a class act.

[ks eagle 76]

I thought that maybe that was why the penalty was called, for excessive celebration. Andrews shouldn't have done the flip. Next time it could be a penalty.

[GSC75]

If ya dont know enough bout GSU football to even know who did the flip keep your opinions to yourself. Just like the parking all the ones on here last year *%^#*%^#*%^#*%^#*%^#ed bout not having a parking place really showed your colors last night. They apparently bought most of the first and second row parking places and over half the places were left empty. Keep it up Southern Boosters cater to the out of town cry babys who dont even know the names of players or anything bout them. This is GSU not UGA we aint a big social club.


Just for info here - my space was empty, ok...I missed the first game - I guess I'm one of the "out of town crybabies" that is not a true GSU fan because my spot was open - guess the fact my 80 year old mother had a failure in her pacemaker power supply and I didn't want to be too far from her if she had a problem makes me a bad fan. Hopefully she'll have the surgery tomorrow and will be okay by next week-end so I can make the game.

This parking issue is ridiculous - just opens up a whole new can of worms, then there's the true fans always flaming others AND THE TEAM, I'm already ashamed of some of the stuff I read on here - already Coach Hatcher is clueless and the team is an embarassment - suggestions concerning taking out the other QB by hitting his knees...shheeesh brand new boards and still the same old same old....jeez what would have happened if we'd lost?

[ks eagle 76]

If ya dont know enough bout GSU football to even know who did the flip keep your opinions to yourself. Just like the parking all the ones on here last year *%^#*%^#*%^#*%^#*%^#ed bout not having a parking place really showed your colors last night. They apparently bought most of the first and second row parking places and over half the places were left empty. Keep it up Southern Boosters cater to the out of town cry babys who dont even know the names of players or anything bout them. This is GSU not UGA we aint a big social club.

Do you think we might have given enough money over the years to have the opportunity to buy TWO spots. And if several boosters that have given enough to buy the extra spots parked together then it might give the appearance that nobody came. We just have the room for a bigger tailgate. Quit your crying.

[Eagle2000]

For F*&K SAKE

We all went to the same school and share the same drive to have CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM. Some people may have busy lives and live in ATLANTA home of the WORST PAPER the AJC that only covers the SEC. They barely cover GT here. With that said some folks do not have time to get on websites to learn the name of every single kid on the team or just plain out forget. I get on this website on a regular basis and see the same people trying to start crap and hiding behind their computers. Take your self of you high horses and relax.

I love coming to this site to see what is happening with the GA Southern TEAMS not to hear some A hole bithcing and telling someone to keep their opinoins to his or her self because they dont know who some is. I say to those people you need to keep your opinions to your self.

Go Eagles!!

[NCEagleMan05]

Just for info here - my space was empty, ok...I missed the first game - I guess I'm one of the "out of town crybabies" that is not a true GSU fan because my spot was open - guess the fact my 80 year old mother had a failure in her pacemaker power supply and I didn't want to be too far from her if she had a problem makes me a bad fan. Hopefully she'll have the surgery tomorrow and will be okay by next week-end so I can make the game.

This parking issue is ridiculous - just opens up a whole new can of worms, then there's the true fans always flaming others AND THE TEAM, I'm already ashamed of some of the stuff I read on here - already Coach Hatcher is clueless and the team is an embarassment - suggestions concerning taking out the other QB by hitting his knees...shheeesh brand new boards and still the same old same old....jeez what would have happened if we'd lost?

You know damn well that he isn't talking about people like you, more for the people who will only make one game, and it looks bad.

Anyways, Im not gonna flame other posters, as anyone who posts or reads this boards is a true blue fan IMO, however, I will say this. I don't think that running around 115 yards total, and basically flopping into the end zone is that big of a deal. If most of you ran 115 yards full out, I am pretty sure you might flop into the end zone as well...

[Debbie Downer]

What was the penalty they called on Raja's return?

[gsu_paintballer]

I was wondering this too. The flag was thrown around the LOS if I remember correctly.

[KJ Eagle]

I was wondering this too. The flag was thrown around the LOS if I remember correctly.

someone jumped early on the line.

[eaglesrthe1]

The penalty was for lining up offsides. If it had been for celebrating, it would have been after the fact and the TD would have stood.

Lining up offsides. Can you believe it?

[straightshooter]

The call was offsides - Pasco for lining up in the neutral zone.

[GSC75]

You know damn well that he isn't talking about people like you, more for the people who will only make one game, and it looks bad.

Anyways, Im not gonna flame other posters, as anyone who posts or reads this boards is a true blue fan IMO, however, I will say this. I don't think that running around 115 yards total, and basically flopping into the end zone is that big of a deal. If most of you ran 115 yards full out, I am pretty sure you might flop into the end zone as well...


he's not?...how do I know that? As another poster said, people are busy, live far away, they have lives other than football...believe it or not.... my point was exactly that. Sometimes things happen that prevent attending - it's life - now there will be the constant whining from those who didn't get a parking pass because of the # of empty spots on game day. I have kids and grandkids that live too far away - ya think if they decide to visit on a "gameday" I'm gonna tell them don't come? and don't suggest me bringing them with me....they have busy lives, too and if they drive all the way here to see us for a short time and I'm gonna throw them in a car and drive some more...not....

[syoung1016]

I paid for two parking spaces and use one for my tent....when I want to bring it and set it up. Sometimes I will and sometimes I won't. When I don't and I can find someone who needs a space, I will pass it along to them. If I can't. I won't. So my space may be empty sometimes. Anytime you "assign spaces" to folks, your gonna have some empty every week. That's just part of the system as it is set up now. Those "fair weather" fan comments are totally uncalled for.

[Eaglegus2]

You know damn well that he isn't talking about people like you, more for the people who will only make one game, and it looks bad.

Anyways, Im not gonna flame other posters, as anyone who posts or reads this boards is a true blue fan IMO, however, I will say this. I don't think that running around 115 yards total, and basically flopping into the end zone is that big of a deal. If most of you ran 115 yards full out, I am pretty sure you might flop into the end zone as well...

My dear friend...........my other dear friend '75 was being placed into the same catagory as everyone. Do me a favor and re-read the post.

TrueBlueEagle placed everyone into the same group. Parking spaces being empty.

In reference to the penaly for Pascual lining up offsides. I don't think the flag was thrown immediately. It was thrown after Raja broke free for the TD. I would like to see the film to see when the flag was actually thrown.

[1peatfor7]

Well you might be singing a different tune if it cost you us the game like it did for the Washington (?) QB. He flipped the ball up in the air after scoring with 2 seconds left in the game to bring his team within a XP of tying the game. By the book the refs called unsportmanlike conduct, which lead to a 35 yard XP which was blocked.

Instead of OT they lost the game.

[eaglesrthe1]

My dear friend...........my other dear friend '75 was being placed into the same catagory as everyone. Do me a favor and re-read the post.

TrueBlueEagle placed everyone into the same group. Parking spaces being empty.

In reference to the penaly for Pascual lining up offsides. I don't think the flag was thrown immediately. It was thrown after Raja broke free for the TD. I would like to see the film to see when the flag was actually thrown.

I saw the flag thrown, and it was immediately. I didn't know who it was on or why, but I saw it fly and kind of held my enthusiasm for the play in check, even though it was fantastic.

[Eaglegus2]

I saw the flag thrown, and it was immediately. I didn't know who it was on or why, but I saw it fly and kind of held my enthusiasm for the play in check, even though it was fantastic.

Thanks for clarifying my request.

[Seven would be nice]

I saw the flag thrown, and it was immediately. I didn't know who it was on or why, but I saw it fly and kind of held my enthusiasm for the play in check, even though it was fantastic.

I didn't see the flag flown either, but the person behind me said it was thrown at the line at the start of the play.

It's still exciting to see our team make those kinds of plays.

[BoroNative]

Wow....this thread went crazy. Everything from parking spaces, to who's the bigger fan. I guess it just surprised me to see a player in a GSU uniform do that. The most we're used to seeing is a chest bump for celebration. When a player flips into the endzone, they increase the risk of fumble and/or injury. It's uncalled for in my book.

[gsu_paintballer]

I really wish football players would not jump up and bump rear ends. I just don't like the way that looks. Please do something else guys.

[Ralze34]

Act like you've been there before.

[NCEagleMan05]

My dear friend...........my other dear friend '75 was being placed into the same catagory as everyone. Do me a favor and re-read the post.

TrueBlueEagle placed everyone into the same group. Parking spaces being empty.

In reference to the penaly for Pascual lining up offsides. I don't think the flag was thrown immediately. It was thrown after Raja broke free for the TD. I would like to see the film to see when the flag was actually thrown.

It looked like it was thrown as he punted. I read the first post, I understand where both of the guys are coming from. I think my only point is that we do have some fairweather fans that probably own season tickets but might have been in Athens or might have been elsewhere when they could have just as well been in Paulson Stadium. The people that post on this board don't *USUALLY* fall into that category. :)

*Disclaimer - the *USUALLY* was meant for half-n-half ;). LOL, just messing buddy, giving you a hard time*

[NCEagleMan05]

I honestly believe it was NOT showboating, as Andrews scored on a punt return last year too, and he didn't do anything like that. But, it was jumping in there because of running nearly 110 yards total! Sure he coulda gone in there on his feet, but I don't think it was a premeditated thought, and it's not like he literally flipped into the end zone, he kinda rolled almost, and then he laid there for a second like "Damn, Im tired now".

And then he gets taken out for the next ensuing punt because he is tired. So Im wondering why everyone is taking this the way they are.

[BoroNative]

I honestly believe it was NOT showboating, as Andrews scored on a punt return last year too, and he didn't do anything like that. But, it was jumping in there because of running nearly 110 yards total! Sure he coulda gone in there on his feet, but I don't think it was a premeditated thought, and it's not like he literally flipped into the end zone, he kinda rolled almost, and then he laid there for a second like "Damn, Im tired now".

And then he gets taken out for the next ensuing punt because he is tired. So Im wondering why everyone is taking this the way they are.


Your not serious. NOT Showboating? Does he come home after a long day at class/practice and flip through the front door of his apartment? If there were no crowds, lights, cameras, he wouldn't have done it. I've never seen anyone do this at practice.

I'm not pissed off or anything, I just don't agree with it. But I think it's crazy to think he was so tired that he couldn't stay on his feet.

[GIEAGLE]

Looked like a good way to get hurt, to me.

[gsu_paintballer]

Looked like a good way to get hurt, to me.

It's happened before.

[Buzz Killington]

Your not serious. NOT Showboating? Does he come home after a long day at class/practice and flip through the front door of his apartment? If there were no crowds, lights, cameras, he wouldn't have done it. I've never seen anyone do this at practice.

I'm not pissed off or anything, I just don't agree with it. But I think it's crazy to think he was so tired that he couldn't stay on his feet.

It's not showboating. That is hardly a flip. I've watched it like 10 times. He's clearly exhausted after that ridiculous return and he kind of just falls in the endzone and lies there. You can see how tired he is right afterwards. If you want to see a flip, go watch a reggie bush highlight.

[trueblueeagle]

Looked like a good way to get hurt, to me.If he gets hurt doing what i saw, man i hope he dosnt take a direct hit from an alex mash type player, he will explode hahahahahah

[BoroNative]

There is no way anyone will convince me that Raja Andrews is so tired after an 80 yard punt return that he can't stand on two feet and walk or run into the endzone. I'll leave it at that.

[KJ Eagle]

If he gets hurt doing what i saw, man i hope he dosnt take a direct hit from an alex mash type player, he will explode hahahahahah

Wasn't it Adrian Peterson (not our AP, the "other one") that dislocated his shoulder or broke his collarbone doing that? Doesn't take much of a hit.

Raja is a quality young man and does not seem to be the type of player to do that. But I guess he let the excitement of an incredible run get the better of him. It happens. I just hope it doesn't happen anymore. As one poster said, "Act like you've been there before"

[gsu_paintballer]

Wasn't it Adrian Peterson (not our AP, the "other one") that dislocated his shoulder or broke his collarbone doing that? Doesn't take much of a hit.

Raja is a quality young man and does not seem to be the type of player to do that. But I guess he let the excitement of an incredible run get the better of him. It happens. I just hope it doesn't happen anymore. As one poster said, "Act like you've been there before"

yes, collarbone

[Killem]

I really hate showboating but after a run like Raja had, he earned his little flip. I wished he wouldn't have done it but it isn't that big a deal to me.

[GSC75]

remember a few years back when JR did that crazy somersault thing during the first drive of the wofford game to get into the end-zone and score? scared the health outta me...that was showboating at it's finest.... he scored but it could have cost us a QB.

[southerncane]

oh come on i have seen more showboating at a shuffleboard game in st.petersburg. is it possible to find anything more ridiculous to nitpick about?

[gsueagle2424]

When someone pulls a sharpie out of their sock, signs the football, and throws it in the crowd...then I will worry about celebrating.

He was excited he just had a huge run...let him celebrate and have a little fun.

[KJ Eagle]

When someone pulls a sharpie out of their sock, signs the football, and throws it in the crowd...then I will worry about celebrating.

He was excited he just had a huge run...let him celebrate and have a little fun.

And when we lose him for the season because he breaks his collarbone, then what? Or when, just a little flip of the ball into the air like the Washington QB this weekend costs us a game because of the penalty, then what?

I'm not acting like it's the end of the world...but it has no business being done.

[BoroNative]

I'm all for celebrating..............A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! Until then give 100% of your effort to get to the end zone, then hand the ref the ball and move on.

[PonteVedraFan]

Act like you've been there before.
Exactly!!!!!

[NCEagleMan05]

There is no way anyone will convince me that Raja Andrews is so tired after an 80 yard punt return that he can't stand on two feet and walk or run into the endzone. I'll leave it at that.

He ran about 120 yards, you ever watch sprinters? They are worn out after 100 meter dash, grab there knees, breath hard, yet they are in top shape. These guys go full speed 50 times a game, so when you run 120 yards, you don't expect him to be tired. Sure, he could have stood up grabbed his knees for a second instead, but seriously? I woulda done the same thing as a little release.

Again, everyone is making way too much of this IMO.

[McEagle]

He ran about 120 yards, you ever watch sprinters? They are worn out after 100 meter dash, grab there knees, breath hard, yet they are in top shape. These guys go full speed 50 times a game, so when you run 120 yards, you don't expect him to be tired. Sure, he could have stood up grabbed his knees for a second instead, but seriously? I woulda done the same thing as a little release.

Again, everyone is making way too much of this IMO.

Agreed. My first impression was that he was tired and it was more of a flop into the endzone. I think that is why the official did not throw a flag. He did not only run a long way but broke numerous tackles to get there.

[NCEagleMan05]

Agreed. My first impression was that he was tired and it was more of a flop into the endzone. I think that is why the official did not throw a flag. He did not only run a long way but broke numerous tackles to get there.

wow, me and McEagle finally agree on something. :) *props* LOL!

[feardaeagle]

Raja's flip/flop hell! I did a flip in the eagle club after that one!

[Killem]

He ran about 120 yards, you ever watch sprinters? They are worn out after 100 meter dash, grab there knees, breath hard, yet they are in top shape. These guys go full speed 50 times a game, so when you run 120 yards, you don't expect him to be tired. Sure, he could have stood up grabbed his knees for a second instead, but seriously? I woulda done the same thing as a little release.

Again, everyone is making way too much of this IMO.
Agreed. Anyone else notice that on the next punt someone else was back to take it instead of Raja? I can assure you it wasn't because Hatcher was punishing him.