Oklahoma football signee Josh Jarboe told an Atlanta television station Thursday that he's still planning on coming to OU despite being charged with two felony gun counts late last week.
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"I still have my scholarship, I'm still going to Oklahoma,” Jarboe told JaQuitta Williams of WSB-TV. "If I don't go to Oklahoma, I'm going somewhere.
"This isn't fixing to just stop me.”
Jarboe, 18, was charged in DeKalb County, Ga., with theft by receiving a gun and carrying a weapon within a school safety zone stemming from a March 6 arrest.
"If you know me, (you know) I'm a good person,” Jarboe said. "This is just a speed bump that has slowed me down.
"I'm going to get up out of this and go on doing what I'm supposed to be doing.”
According to the police report, Jarboe and James Davis, 17, drove into the Cedar Grove High School parking lot about 3:30 p.m.
An assistant principal claims he then saw Jarboe grab a silver and black handgun from the back of Davis' car and tuck it into the waistband of his pants.
Police said the gun, a 380 caliber pistol, was loaded and stolen.
"I ain't never been in trouble. Never been,” Jarboe said. "I was getting dropped off for my track meet. It was in his car. That's it.”
Sooner coach Bob Stoops has declined to comment on the charges until the legal process plays out.
Jarboe was ranked the No. 10 high school wide receiver in the nation before signing with the Sooners in February.
The two felony charges leveled against Jarboe could carry stiff penalties.
Under Georgia gun laws, the minimum sentence for being convicted of bringing a gun to school property is two years in prison.
In addition, federal gun laws mandate that any student found guilty of bringing a gun to school must be expelled for at least one year.
Jarboe has been suspended from Cedar Grove pending a school hearing on the incident.
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WASHINGTON — For more than 30 years, handguns have been banned in the nation's capital. Residents here can own shotguns and rifles, but they have to be unloaded and either disassembled or fixed with a trigger lock, so what's going to happen to Mr. Jarboe for his actions????
This will be my last post on this issue, as I feel all points have been made. I think you make some very strong points Cody, and despite what you may think I'm not hoping for OU's demise. I guess the point I was trying to make was, if this issue is long and drawn out (as legal issues tend to be) is it worth taking the risk of having this kid on campus in the mean time? What if it happens again? In a cost-benefit analysis, I see keeping him away from Norman far outweighing his superstar potential. Let's be honest, OU's season won't sink if this kid isn't there. I'd be willing to guess that they are pretty deep in the WR position.
I'm confident Stoops will do the right thing when it comes time to do so. Cody is right, a knee-jerk reaction is not the right move. If there turns out to be substance to these charges, he won't be in Norman when summer practice starts.
Fact case pending, fact .380 caliber pistol, was loaded and stolen, fact eye witness saw one Josh Jarboe place said .380 under his shirt....this is all public record DeKalb County, Georgia!!!!
Cody, Tulsa, You're a wise man. I agree with you wholeheartedly. In this day, it is so easy to jump on the bandwagon and call for someone's head before all of the facts are in. I'm guessing whenever a gun is found in someone's possession on or near a campus, it strikes a nerve across this country. Admittedly, I have also fallen victim to that "call for their heads" mentality. To that extent, I apologize to anyone I may have offended referencing the Jarboe Incident.To this extent, I hope that all of the facts come to light before I, myself, make any more prejudgements. I'm hopeful of a positive outcome.. Boomer Sooner
Duke University administrators have also been down that road before... the road where you act immediately before allowing due process to run its course. Do you know what they call said administrators? Unemployed.
Mister, Bogata, do you understand what your post is suggesting? Hopefully your post will be removed before somebody from outside this state mistakenly believes your post to be an indoctrination of the beliefs of all Oklahomans.
Ricky, Norman, I'm not quite sure why I am justifying your post with a response, but here it is. I feel confident that I represent the bulk of those who will read your post when I say, "What?" First of all, news posted 5 minutes ago is commonly followed 5 minutes later with a retraction and apology by the legal department, desperately hoping to have maneuvered their way out of a lawsuit. I never said OU should roll out the "Welcome" mat. I, also, never stated that this kid is innocent. What I am trying to help you understand is that, in this instance the only way to ensure that you do not make the wrong decision is to PUBLICLY make no decision at all. Behind closed doors Stoops can voice whatever opinion he has about this kid and his impending court case, but not publicly. Public reprimand by Stoops would potentially expose him and the university he represents to future legal issues. Stoops' reputation as a no non-sense disciplinarian is well documented. As a result, I'm sure he would enjoy nothing more than to kick this kid off of his team immediately. But, being the wise man that he is, he understands the situation and the reason why his decision must publicly wait.
Young black men from the southeast US were recently charged in the senseless murders of two coeds in that region of the country recently. A young black man with a stolen gun is a scary , scary thing. Do YOU want your daughter sharing a campus with these thugs ? ? ?
Larry, Bedford, thank you for reminding me. The Duke University's handling of the members of the lacrosse team is the perfect example of the potential ramifications of not waiting for the legal process to play out. As a result, all universities now strictly adhere to the advice of their aforementioned (in a previous post) legal staff, regardless of how this may be portrayed by the media and/or public. Besides, if this kid is as guilty as some have suggested (I, too, feel he is guilty), it will not be Stoops' decision to make. Inevitably, the court's ruling will determine the fate of this kid's OU scholarship (hard to keep your scholarship when relegated to the confines of a 8' by 9' cell, only made harder by being required to wear the wrong uniform, an orange jumpsuit). From a self-serving standpoint, who could fault Stoops? To my knowledge, he has never had much recruiting success in the state of Georgia, and the potential negative publicity garnered by publicly showing a lack of support for this kid would only hinder future recruiting of the plethora of talented athletes typically found in this state. Letting the legal system play the role of the bad guy in this situation is the right move from every standpoint.
Cody from Tulsa, their was nothing good about the horse drawn wagon days. I was never in them but did receive from a family estate a farm and in 2013 that will be a Centenial Farm. Now this is 2008 which means news is posted 5 minutes ago 10 minutes ago and this young man should not receive a University of Oklahoma welcome. If those are the types this young man have to say tell say 5 years from now...meaning 2013 a sports reporter ask the question???? If you had not played at The University of Oklahoma who would you have signed with.???? And again I am going to anser the question ELSE WHERE UNIVERSITY!!!!
In response to those calling for this kid's immediate dismissal by Stoops -- Let me take you on a brief journey into the 21st century where, unlike the good 'ol days when people commuted by horse drawn wagon, there are strict procedures one must abide by due to the enormous amount of lawyers chomping at the bit waiting for you to make a mistake. If Stoops were to kick this kid to the curb and (regardless of how unlikely you or anybody else may believe this to be) the kid was later found innocent of all charges, Stoops would place him and his University in unprecedented legal hot water. Undoubtedly, Jarboe would have no problem choosing a lawyer from the inevitable line of lawyers the length of the Nile River, ending at his front door. Maybe--JUST, MAYBE--you, too, know of a few lawyers willing to represent a kid found innocent by the court's ruling, but not by a highly visible public figure who controlled the fate of the kid's college football career. Whether we think the kid is innocent or not, the court of public opinion is not a valid defense when you are being sued. Legally, Stoops is doing the right thing by not doing or saying anything, which I assure you is a result of a staff of legal experts advising him on this matter. After being enlightened as to how such reckless, cavalier behavior could jeopardize not only Stoops, but the university he represents, if you still feel Stoops should immediately revoke Jarboe's scholarship, I'm guessing you're probably that same person wishing upon a star for the demise of OU football.
The car didn't belong to Jarboe it belonged to the other kid. It may have gone down as described or wrong place wrong time. I know everyone of us when we get in a car with a friend we know for a fact what is and what is not in that car. Just because a school official said so doesn't make it so. He may well be guilty as sin, but what if he isn't, would you want your kid punished for something he did not do. Do any of you people remember DUKE UNIVERSITY and kids lives that were hurt when everyone knew these spoiled rich white kid had to be guilty!!
Ricky, Norman - Virginia Tech was and still is actively recruiting Josh Jarboe. Also, after the truth gets out about the gun being a starter pistol for his track meet, I believe all parties involved will be able to laugh about it.
To my knowledge, a .380 cal handgun is similar to a Walther PPK...I think starter pistols used for track events are either .22's or .32's with crimped shells...Like I said, I'm not an expert, but the .380 is normally used for concealment purposes...Boomer Sooner
Hey Gary, the word on the streets is Gundy is now recruiting Jarboe. It will be great if OSU can land this guy. He will be a crowd favorite after he scores. Dave Hunziker will yell "Pistols Firing" and Jarboe on cue will pull the gun from his waistband and fire away. It's gonna be great!! The only downfall will be all the 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalties.
The fact of the issue is call a GUN...not a track starter pistol but a GUN so if you people posting ever ran track and I did know what a track starter pistol looks like!!!! The fact that it was a GUN reinforces the fact that Virginia Tech would not be any place Mr. Jarboe would be welcome at nor should The University of Oklahoma be sending out the welcome sign. ELSE WHERE UNIVERSITY!!!!!
Manny, Pampa - A .380 caliber pistol is the same thing as a starter pistol. Do a little gun research before you post. Brad, Purcell- Is it a fur coat you are missing?
Just another athlete with a ton of talent but no heart. If he does come to OU just don't let the kid anywhere near Granger. They might go off on a crime spree. Speaking of Granger, has anyone seen my coat?
OU fans are calling for Stoops to get rid of him too Gary. If it makes you feel better to pull OSU down go ahead. I think most people are concerned about safety, and having kids on the team and campus who aren't going to shoot people. Forgive me for caring about the safety of others.
For you aggies calling for Stoops to dismiss this guy now, I have a quote that should be familiar to you. "Once it's established he did what he was accused of, then he will be (disciplined). A charge by a DA doesn't establilsh that he did anything wrong" - Mike Gundy. And how can the fans of any football program that still has a registered sex offender and child rapist still on athletic scholarship (even though no longer on the team) can make any negative comments on the way coach Stoops is handling this is major hypocrisy.
"I was getting dropped off for my track meet. It was in his car. That's it...." Oh ok. Ladies and Gentlemen if you read other articles you will see that his quote does not end there. He goes on to say, "My coach callt me and axed if I'd bring my starter pistol for the track meet." This is all a big misunderstanding and surely will be cleared up soon. I am disappointed in the Daily Oklahoman for not reporting the full story!!
You have to overlook people like Tommy, he is several
bricks shy of having a load. If his brains were made
out of dynamite, he wouldn't have enough to blow his
nose.
I have been an OU fan since the early fifties......
"A SPEED BUMP" ? Who does this clown think he is ?
It wouldn't make any difference if he is the best football player in the country, Stoops needs to
tell this guy to take it elsewhere.
Don't usually engage in the "normal banter" between OU & OSU Fans,and didn't see this Jarboe incident as that, but just wondering if anyone can tell me what "Tommy" means by OU choking? If memory serves me, the Sooners have the best win-loss record in the modern era of college football. Yes, the Sooners are accustomed to winning... and Sooners fans have been somewhat "spoiled" thoughout their history. But to be termed as choking? C'mon, Tommy...Put on your Big Girl panties! Boomer Sooner
I don't view this as an OU/OSU topic. But I didn't think the Collins issue was a bedlam topic either. Like I've said before, OU is a strong enough powerhouse that they don't need to go after a kid like this. Let him go somewhere else, you don't need him. Stoops need to let him go, period. Why take the risk of him screwing up again while at OU?
I'm an OSU fan but I don't expect them to have a winning season, period. It's good they win, but OU fans seems like they expect OU to win the title every freakin year. Then they choke.
I echo most of the sentiments here. From what I could ascertain from Jarboe's statement, it doesn't appear that he's admitted to any errors in his judgement. (Correct me if I've not been able to understand most of what he actually stated!) Perhaps Mr Jarboe has emulated the movie "The Longest Yard" and is planning on playing for the inmates of the state pen...Hoping now we'll have another open scholarship for some player that truly deserves it. Boomer Sooner
My favorite part of the article is where he says "I was just getting dropped off at a track meet, It was in his car. That's it" WTF??? He is going to a track meet and brings a gun and that doesn't sound a little odd, and this stolen gun was in his car. So why does Jarboe, take the weapon out of the back and not just leave it in there?
MrBigglesworth, Sweetwater - Mar 14, 2008 12:12 PM
My favorite part of the article is where he says "I was just getting dropped off at a track meet, It was in his car. That's it" WTF??? He is going to a track meet and brings a gun and that doesn't sound a little odd, and this stolen gun was in his car. So why does Jarboe, take the weapon out of the back and not just leave it in there?
MrBigglesworth, Sweetwater - Mar 14, 2008 12:12 PM
Mr. Jarboe sounds like he needs someone to speed bump his a** out the door. Yes, he's a young kid and young kids sometimes do stupid things and perhaps he'll learn as he gets older or perhaps he won't and he'll just grow into an older kid who does stupid things and can't seem to figure out the difference.
This to me is no brainer for Stoops. Drop this guy now. Integrity, honesty, character, etc are values coaches are supposed to instill in their players as well as help them achieve their abilities as football players. Granger is another who should be let go. OU does need these guys who will cause OU to be looked upon as the Miami of the midlands.
Turns out that the principal who called was a Bulldog fan and the arresting officer was a Yellowjacket! Since it was his friends car, I'm interested to see if this all changes to where his friend will take the blame. It may turn out to be one of those "wrong place wrong time" things which would of course be sickening. I just hope that if it does turn out that way that we still close the door on him.
Been a Sooner fan (attended Tulsa) since they beat Oklahoma A&M 19-0 in the 1941 opening game. Attended Wilkinson's third home game as coach. Excited by all seven national championships. But the Sooners don't need this. This guy doesn't get it. Being caught carrying a STOLEN gun in his trouser waist on school property is a speed bump? There are too many players on the Sooner roster who have integrity and respect for the law, who are doing their best to excel and bring respect to the school, the team, and themselves. In the past few years, people like that have had their hopes dashed by the arrogance of players like this guy must be. Let him keep his scholarship if he wants it, but don't let him be on the Sooner squad. If he wants to transfer, let him, so he can be a future problem of some other school. But who knows? He might not even graduate from high school. As I understand it, being found with a gun (even one that isn't stolen) on school property requires that he be expelled for the rest of this school year.
I fully understand Coach Stoops letting the situation
take care of itself before making any more comments.
Presumed innocence and all that. But did you watch the video of this kid??? Gives me the creeps!
I don't think he'll ever set a foot on the campus and that suits me just fine if the facts are true as reported.
"this isn't fixing to just stop me"...that's his quote, really? not to stereotype, but this kid doesn't sound at all like he's remorseful for attempting to bring a loaded gun on campus and probably use it, and i predict if OU takes him, he will get in more trouble. Just let him go.
To Stoops: If you do not pull the scolarship for this kid immediately, you are only asking for future trouble. We do not need thugs, no matter how talented, on our team to be successful. So what the gun was in a friends car... he took it out and put it in his pants! That's taking ownership as far as I'm concerned. An innocent person would say something like, "dude, whats with this gun in your car?? Man, I can't be messing around with guns!" Instead he says "hmmm... let me put this loaded gun in my pants because it would surely be safer with me than in the back of your car!" My Dad always said if it looks like a duck, sounds like a duck, walks like a duck... uh, it's probably a duck.
That's all lOSUr fans have to live for is slithering out from under their rocks and take shots at the pride of Oklahoma (OU football). If it wasn't for OU you guys wouldn't get that one sell out in Stillwater every other year..
I love how Bobby Stoops is staying "mum" on the subject "until the legal process plays out" ARE YOU SERIOUS?? What more do you need to know Coach Stoops? The kid got caught with a gun on school property...wait, make that a STOLEN gun on school property. If Stoops allows this kid to play at OU, it will only give me one more reason to hate OU as much as I do.
The arrogance of this kid is unbelievable. Maybe he should apologize and ask for forgiveness for this incredibly idiotic mistake. If there was question before of whether he would attend OU there should be none now. I don't know about the rest of OU nation but the law and jail is more than a speed bump to me.
Tommy is an obvious LosuR. His comment about Stoops and choklahoma are asinine. Perhaps he should focus on building up LosuR's "stellar" reputation rather than having OU envy.
I love OU, but not so much to accept Jarboe. I know we should wait until all the facts are in, but this guy is too much of a risk. We don't need the 'I can do whatever I want, I'm Josh Jarboe!' attitude on this team.
Anyone can tell from Jarboe's comments that he doesn't have a clue. If a college picks him up they are very very stupid. OU needs to run the other way. Joarboe should not step foot in the State of Oklahoma.
another good person with a stolen, loaded gun tucked in his waistband of his pants going to OU to play football for STOOPS? Get non-criminal people to play football and I might be an OU fan again. You don't need people like this just to try to get another National Title. No wonder your called chokelahoma.
Yeah....most felons try to minimize their crimes....heck...Brian from Okemah has a cousin that's on a 30 year speed bump at McAlester Correctional.....haha
That depends on what the circumstances were. Stolen is not good. Somewhere else looks too be right. But that is why Bob Stoops gets paid the big bucks. BOOMER SOONER!!!
Will Mr. Jarboe...enjoy your football else where and not at The University of Oklahoma. So what Division does Somewhere University play in????? If I had a vote on your scholarship it would be mailed to The University of Somewhere Else!!!!!!
Jarboe dismissed from OU football team 08/01/2008 NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma head football coach Bob Stoops announced Friday that he has dismissed freshman wide receiver Josh Jarboe from the team.
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bricks shy of having a load. If his brains were made
out of dynamite, he wouldn't have enough to blow his
nose.
"A SPEED BUMP" ? Who does this clown think he is ?
It wouldn't make any difference if he is the best football player in the country, Stoops needs to
tell this guy to take it elsewhere.
take care of itself before making any more comments.
Presumed innocence and all that. But did you watch the video of this kid??? Gives me the creeps!
I don't think he'll ever set a foot on the campus and that suits me just fine if the facts are true as reported.