For Whom the Cowbell Tolls - Mississippi State Football Players Attacked in Panama City BeachGrindin' Daily for Mississippi State Athleticshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50285/fwtct-fav.png2015-03-10T08:13:11-04:00http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/rss/stream/79458142015-03-10T08:13:11-04:002015-03-10T08:13:11-04:00MSU Players Attacked: Why Not Press Charges
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<p>As everyone knows by now, Dak Prescott, Damian Williams and Torrey Dale were allegedly assaulted in Panama City Beach. With the video looking violent and the attackers bragging on twitter, why might this trio decide not to press charges?</p> <p>Anyone who has seen the images and video from the fight in Panama City Beach, Florida involving a group allegedly* assaulting Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott and two other teammates knows that the incident was disturbing and without a doubt looks criminal. Given this, why would Prescott, Damian Williams, or Torrey Dale decide against pressing charges in the incident, especially when their attackers posted and bragged about it on twitter? Here are a few possible options.</p>
<p>*<i> I know that some folks will not like the use of the word allegedly, but the fact is, these people have not been found guilty of assault or battery in court, so it is alleged.</i></p>
<p><b>Reason 1: Too Close to Spring Practice</b></p>
<p>The simple fact might be with spring practice closing in, Dak Prescott and others do not want the distraction of this incident interfering with preparation for the upcoming season. A decision to press charges would lead to interviews, testimony, and a good bit of questions from the press. While this could all die down before the practice started, the chances are that it would not.</p>
<p>If the case went to trial, the distractions could continue into the season and beyond. At the end of the day, the teammates may have decided that a few punks are not worth the distraction when Mississippi State could be set for another strong season.</p>
<p><b>Reason 2: The NFL Draft</b></p>
<p>Dak Prescott will more than likely be selected in the 2016 NFL draft. That draft is only about a year away. Some cases take a very long time to work through the legal system. If this issue were to stretch out for nine months or so, it would be fresh on the radar of those interviewing Prescott before the NFL draft. If it were to stretch on for about a year, it would start running into the NFL draft.</p>
<p>The last thing any NFL prospect wants is a cloud of uncertainty hanging over them, even if completely innocent. While Williams and Dale would not have this same issue, a decision by either to press charges could drag Prescott back into the situation.</p>
<p><b>Reason 3: No Real Desire to Press Charges</b></p>
<p>This would be an argument that yours truly would have a bit of an issue with given the video and the bragging, but Prescott and company just may not care enough about it to press charges. All reports are that the trio were not seriously injured, just a bit shaken.</p>
<p>We all know that a lot of stupidity happens at spring break and in situations where lots of people are drinking. The three Bulldogs may just be setting aside the whole situation as just a bunch of stupid people doing stupid things and letting life move on from there.</p>
<p><b>Reason 4: The Bulldog Players are not Entirely Clean</b></p>
<p>Look, I know this will not be popular among the Bulldog faithful, but it is something that has to be at least considered. Were any of the Bulldog players involved in activities that might not be legal as well? Did any of the players egg on or entice the situation?</p>
<p>While it is quick to stand up and defend the players, they could have very well been involved in a few activities they should not have been involved in as well. If so, it would just be easiest to let the whole thing go.</p>
<p>While I tend to doubt the likelihood of this reason based on everything seen, it is only objective to mention it.</p>
https://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2015/3/10/8181715/mississippi-state-football-players-attacked-reasons-to-not-press-charges-dak-prescottjustinrsutton2015-03-09T23:15:02-04:002015-03-09T23:15:02-04:00Dak Prescott Attack Video
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<p>As you likely already know, Dak Prescott and other MSU football players were attacked in Panama City, FL on Monday. A video has emerged showing the men who carried out the attack and some of the aftermath. WARNING: The video is somewhat graphic. </p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">
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— HBK PeeWee Domway™ (@domonics) <a href="https://twitter.com/domonics/status/575127236765876225">March 10, 2015</a>
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— HBK PeeWee Domway™ (@domonics) <a href="https://twitter.com/domonics/status/575127420627374080">March 10, 2015</a>
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— HBK PeeWee Domway™ (@domonics) <a href="https://twitter.com/domonics/status/575127812568276992">March 10, 2015</a>
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https://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2015/3/9/8180927/dak-prescott-attack-videoCharlie Burris2015-03-09T22:42:40-04:002015-03-09T22:42:40-04:00Man Who Attacked MSU Players Posted it on Twitter
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<p>Dak Prescott and Damien Williams were among MSU players who got jumped while at a concert in Panama City, FL today. One of the individuals who carried out the attack then posted about their deeds on Twitter. </p> <p>If you are going to mug a group of people, especially people who are football players on a prominent SEC team, don't post about it on Twitter. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2015/3/9/8180551/dak-prescott-reportedly-attacked-in-panama-city">Multiple MSU players, including star QB Dak Prescott were attacked Monday</a> while at a Waka Flocka concert in Panama City, FL:</p>
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<p>The story blew up and is still growing because one of the individuals who was a part of the attack, posted a picture of those involved online post-attack and then bragged about what they had done. He even specifically pointed out that one of the people he attacked was Dak Prescott. Seriously!</p>
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<p>If you are having a bad day and want to make your self feel better, now you can just think about how there's no way you are stupid as these guys. I'm not sure what will happen them, but if MSU fans have a say in it, it's not going to be good.</p>
<p>And @Str8fam_dwilson has since deleted these tweets and locked his account. I guess he has to learn the hard way that you can delete anything on the internet but that doesn't mean it's gone.</p>
https://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2015/3/9/8180751/men-who-attacked-msu-players-bragging-about-it-on-twitterCharlie Burris2015-03-09T21:51:09-04:002015-03-09T21:51:09-04:00Dak Prescott Attacked in Panama City
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<p>MSU's star quarterback and another Bulldog player were attacked at a concert while on spring break in Panama City, FL. </p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.elitedawgs.com/showthread.php?29480-Dakota-Prescott-and-another-player-got-jumped-in-Panama-City-at-a-concert"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.elitedawgs.com/showthread.php?29480-Dakota-Prescott-and-another-player-got-jumped-in-Panama-City-at-a-concert" target="_blank">A user on the Elite Dawgs message board first posted</a> that Dak Prescott and another MSU teammate were attacked while at a Waka Floka concert in Panama City, FL. A recent tweet by another MSU player, Jay Hughes seems to give validity to the reports:</p>
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<p>Had to be a couple nobody's hatin on my boy down there</p>
— Jay Hughes (@j30playsguitar) <a href="https://twitter.com/j30playsguitar/status/575107746955137024">March 10, 2015</a>
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<p>According to the post, MSU quarterback Dak Prescott was hit in the head with a bottle and an additional, unidentified MSU player was present for the attack. Another Elite Dawgs user posted this photo of what appears to be Prescott but its authenticity cannot be verified.</p>
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<p>We will continue updating this page if and when details emerge.</p>
<p>UPDATE 9:04 PM CT:</p>
<p>It appears MSU backup QB Damien Williams and DL Torrey Dale were also involved in the attack and Williams confirmed its occurrence.</p>
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<p>We got jumped for no reason, It's sad we can't go anywhere without being attacked by people</p>
— Damian Williams (@DamianDevon) <a href="https://twitter.com/DamianDevon/status/575113088724135936">March 10, 2015</a>
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<p>Also, more pictures emerged of Dak after the attack, via Brooks Roberts at Bulldog Sports Radio:</p>
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<p>UPDATE 10:40 PM CT:</p>
<p>Dak tweeted that he's alright and ready to get back to Starkville:</p>
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<p>Thanks for all the Concerns and Prayers! I'm okay and ready to get back to Starkville. Ignorance happens! Be safe on Spring Break!</p>
— Dak Prescott (@15_DakP) <a href="https://twitter.com/15_DakP/status/575133594244542465">March 10, 2015</a>
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https://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2015/3/9/8180551/dak-prescott-reportedly-attacked-in-panama-cityCharlie Burris