SuC recruit James Boyd already acting like a Trojie, going crazy in some all star game. Not sure...

SuC recruit James Boyd already acting like a Trojie, going crazy in some all star game. Not sure what set him off.

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Good grief

That was like watching a car accident in progress.

Then again, Timmeh (R.I.P.) used to act similarly during games.

by Barnes2JJ on Jun 16, 2009 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's unreal

There has to be a good reason for the kid to go off like that. Wow.

by Nestor on Jun 17, 2009 4:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's what I was thinking, too

Maybe he was called a name or someone sucker punched him or something. Just crazy.

by Barnes2JJ on Jun 17, 2009 5:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also

Part of me think it was kind of big act. Notice how once he took off his shoulder pad he didn’t do a full sprint. Instead he ran in a way that he knew he was going to get caught. Just odd.

It’s like a total Jerry Springer Show as mexi said below. Then again U$C* athletics is the Jerry Springer Show of the NCAA. So he fits in perfectly I guess.

by Nestor on Jun 17, 2009 5:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah - no breakaway speed on that one

He ran that pattern a little like Randy Moss on a running play. He knew he wasn’t going to get all the way to the other side of the field. So does that mean he’s smarter than we’re giving him credit for? Going over there without helmet was asking for trouble, so he runs slow enough to get stopped. OK, I’ll give him that one.

by Fox 71 on Jun 17, 2009 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This really is like watching Jerry Springer

Which is worse? This is an All Star Game James! You know going into this game that:

a) The talent on the other side of the field is going to match you stride for stride. Expect competition to be fierce.
b) There will be much more media attention on this game than an average H.S. game. People are watching!

I find this behavior appalling. And, not because I am a Bruin and biased. But, as a former athlete, I have never found these kind of displays acceptable. Nor, did I find it improved performance. I find it appalling because it reflects so poorly on his parents and the job they’ve done raising you, James. I have no doubt, your parents are/were appalled by your behavior. But, the world will never know if from watching this video.

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden

by MexiBruin on Jun 16, 2009 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Reserving judgement

Yes, we’re used to seeing this sort of behavior from the trOJies, but I can’t (and we shouldn’t) say anything about Boyd specifically, not knowing what really happened. Maybe someone said or did something so horrible and inappropriate that any of us would have had the same reaction, or worse. Hard to know. And where were all his his teammates during this? But we should give credit to those around him trying to defuse the situation and pull him away. Very strange situation…

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Jun 18, 2009 8:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

His teammates were probably not around because...

this was an All-Star game and there’s usually much less camaraderie than in a team that went through a season together. I’m not saying Boyd is one, but there’s especially no camaraderie extended to a prima donna.

by solidgoldsound on Jun 18, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs