His way out? Mac claims death threats on coaches and players: "It is what it is."

[williston_gator]

I have no idea what the facts are or are not regarding this situation. but here is what I believe. I believe that this is MAJOR step #1 that Butters is taking to lay the groundwork for his own, voluntary exit. And if what I believe turns out to be true, then I say "You go Jimmy" and carry out that plan. No one will be at the door to stop you.

This plus the rumors of thinking fans don't appreciate what he's done it sure feels like it. So bizarre.

 

[Slevin]

This plus the rumors of thinking fans don't appreciate what he's done it sure feels like it. So bizarre.

If he made the necessary moves when he should I think the complaints would be far less, but all of his issues are of his own making.

 

[Gator Fever]

This may become big if the national media stays on it.

 

[williston_gator]

If he made the necessary moves when he should I think the complaints would be far less, but all of his issues are of his own making.

Most of the good he's done has been "off field". Fans just want a better offense at this point.

 

[MatthewM.]

Lol Mac you shark jumping fool

 

[alcoholica]

Lol Mac you shark humping fool

FIFY

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Wonder if this will be his actual downfall. They look into it and realize he made it up/sensationalized death threats made by the fan base for his pity.

Just having a tiny argument with Joe Vizi. He is livid. Finally found a post that someone wished "Butters would kill over" (sic).

He doesn't seem to understand that "I am going to kill you" could be a threat but "I hope you die" isn't.

 

[GatorTruth133]

I didn't see another thread about this, if there is please merge.

I figure that the presser thread mentions the "death threats". However, the UAA tried talking to Mac today and released a statement saying he gave them no further details. This could be Mac just feeling people are venting and not wanting to make a big deal. Or Mac made a statement in passing, got the attention of everyone and may be trying to walk it back.

I just want to say that death threats are bull**** if true and should be taken care of. But I also think that if it is the later, there needs to be repercussions.

 

[rogdochar]

If Mac & family got wind of that shark-humping i-net rumor, you know Mac knows that his "death-threat" statement would explode across the sports shows, thus, a black mark against UF to go along with multiple cc felons. I'm considering that Mac is being a brat, getting back at the noisemakers in the system. But is he making it harder for UF to fire him by virtue of no valid replacement HC braving to come to this mess.?? So let's follow how the CFB media propels this.

 

[GatorJ]

No bueno.

Because it NEVER happened!

 

[GatorTAG]

 

[bradgator2]

First I have heard of it.

 

[jmskjrgator]

Thomas Goldkamp‏Verified account @ThomasGoldkamp 11m11 minutes ago
#Gators issue statement, say administration met with Jim McElwain over death threats comment. He added no details - https://florida.247sports.com/Bolt/Florida-Gators-Football-UAA-administration-meets-with-Jim-McElwa-109366410 …


LOL. No details. Uh huh.

Now they are going to press Butters for info and anything he tells them can be verified
if it did occur. They will probably pin him in the corner because of his false info. And if he gives a false statement to law enforcement his contract will become void. That would be a sad way for this to end. I really don’t think his elevator goes to the top floor. This is not going to have a happy ending.

 

[Gator Fever]

Now they are going to press Butters for info and anything he tells them can be verified
if it did occur. They will probably pin him in the corner because of his false info. And if he gives a false statement to law enforcement his contract will become void. That would be a sad way for this to end. I really don’t think his elevator goes to the top floor. This is not going to have a happy ending.

What if he just says he doesn't want to talk about it trying to avoid the issue?

 

[GatorTruth133]

Has anyone found a picture of the NY Cop this is actually supposed to be for comparison? I'm sorry, I'm new to the board so I may have missed it if that's been covered.

 

[78]

So we're supposed to believe that these so-called death threats were credible, and yet the man's employer was not even notified.

He lied to gain sympathy, attention, all over something flip said on social media. Social media.

How does UF keep Mac in its employ after this? I don't think it can.

 

[bradgator2]

Now they are going to press Butters for info and anything he tells them can be verified
if it did occur. They will probably pin him in the corner because of his false info. And if he gives a false statement to law enforcement his contract will become void. That would be a sad way for this to end. I really don’t think his elevator goes to the top floor. This is not going to have a happy ending.

Chris Leak had the same thought.

 

[Chomper]

By not giving specifics, what McElwain did today was condemn the entire Gator Nation. I for one am pissed.

 

[FireFoley]

Now they are going to press Butters for info and anything he tells them can be verified
if it did occur. They will probably pin him in the corner because of his false info. And if he gives a false statement to law enforcement his contract will become void. That would be a sad way for this to end. I really don’t think his elevator goes to the top floor. This is not going to have a happy ending.

Oh don;t be so sure of that my friend. It may have one helluva spectacular ending if we are ushering ole Butters out and new coach in. Stay positive. Stranger things have happened.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Now they are going to press Butters for info and anything he tells them can be verified
if it did occur. They will probably pin him in the corner because of his false info. And if he gives a false statement to law enforcement his contract will become void. That would be a sad way for this to end. I really don’t think his elevator goes to the top floor. This is not going to have a happy ending.

Wishful thinking. Someone told him to STFU and win games.

The good news is I just gave my wife win and plan on having a happy ending.