'08 NJ LB Brendan Beal (Florida signee)

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Originally Posted by osugrad21

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Brendan says he barely played last week because the opponent was inferior and his coach wanted to rest him. He is excited about visiting LSU this weekend.

I know this may come out like bashing but it's sad to me to see no responsibility hardly EVER taken by athletes anymore. In the article above this one, Brendan's coach explains how he won't play because of skipping class, then Brendan says it was because of a weak opponent. Not just Beal does it but I hardly ever see a young person take responsibility for what they have done until there is no way around it. This is a bit off topic and can be moved but it's just becoming a trend to take no accountability it seems.

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Scout.com: Great in Gainesville

By Allen Wallace
National Recruiting Editor
Posted Oct 1, 2007

"My expectations were high," Brendan Beal said of his trip to Florida. "And it was ridiculously great. Gainesville's a real college town and the people there really love their team and sports. It just blew me away. It was so loud I couldn't even hear myself. I love what they have going for them...This trip really helped me see myself playing there. I loved the Gator Walk too..."

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Decision by Liberty's Beal to be revealed tonight -- themorningcall.com

From staff and wire reports
October 25, 2007

Liberty senior football player Brendan Beal welcomes the spotlight more than the average high school football player.

That's why he chose to go to the College Sports Television Network studio on Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex in New York on Wednesday to announce his decision on which college he will attend.

But his decision won't be revealed until 7 tonight on a taped-delayed segment. On Wednesday night, Beal confirmed that it's between defending national champion Florida and and fellow Southeastern Conference power LSU.

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['BusNative]

Beal's recruitment never really got off the ground. For me, this is one of those rare times where a blue-chipper goes somewhere else and I'm completely indifferent... Best of luck to Brendan and all that, but I certainly wouldn't trade the comraderie of our '08's to have another shot at him.

[BGriffBuckeye]

I'll take Sabino and Sweat and not look back or think twice about it...

[SNIPER26]

My guess is the Gators.

[HotMic]

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10/25

By M. Alkire. Beal has verballed to the Florida Gators.

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Good luck Brandon.... I don't really think you fit in with us anyways.

[Buckskin86]

Torn ACLs to sideline Gators' Barrie, Beal for season
Associated Press

Updated: August 12, 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Two more Florida players will miss the season after tearing knee ligaments.

Gators sophomore offensive lineman Jim Barrie and freshman linebacker Brendan Beal are the fourth and fifth players to tear their ACLs. Beal suffered his injury during Monday's practice and Barrie was injured Saturday.

ESPN - Torn ACLs to sideline Gators' Barrie, Beal for season - College Football

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