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FSU’s Myron Rolle Chooses Oxford Over The NFL

Posted by Tom Fornelli on Jan. 13, 2009, 11:00am

This Sunday could be a very big day for the Rolle families. If both the Ravens and Cardinals are able to pull off victories this weekend, that means both Samari Rolle and Antrel Rolle will be squaring off against each other in the Super Bowl with Rolle family supremacy on the line. It’s the kind of thing that Myron Rolle — Samari’s cousin — doesn’t want to be a part of.

You may remember that Myron was recently awarded a Rhodes scholarship, which gives him the chance to attend Oxford University in England for free, and it’s also a great way to pick up chicks while in a bar — it was Bill Clinton’s go-to move before he became President. Of course, Myron doesn’t have to go to Oxford considering that he’ll be a first round pick in the NFL draft, which means he’ll soon be a millionaire, but Myron has bigger plans for his life than the NFL - which is why he’s going to put it off and go to Oxford instead.

NFL Fines Four Ravens Players and Broncos Coach Mike Shanahan

Posted by jason on Dec. 07, 2007, 7:37pm

RAVENS PLAYERS, BRONCOS COACH TALKING JUST FINE(D): In the National Football League, it pays to speak your mind.

The BALTIMORE SUN reports that four Ravens players were fined by the league for criticizing the officials in the Birds’ 27-24 Monday night loss to the Patriots.Cornerbacks Samari Rolle & Chris McAlister and receiver Derrick Mason were each slapped with a $15,000 bill for their critical comments about the crew. Linebacker Bart Scott has to dole out a little more - $25,000 - for verbally abusing the officials and tossing one of the ref’s flags into the stands.

Baltimore coach Brian Billick said the team would not argue the fines.

Meanwhile, the DENVER POST reports that Broncos coach Mike Shanahan was also fined by the NFL on Friday for his comments about the league’s substance abuse policy.Shanahan has to shell out $25,000 for publicly discussing the details of Travis Henry’s appeal of his 1-year drug suspension. The coach detailed how the Broncos’ RB took hair sample and lie detector test to prepare for his appeal.

Talking about the substance abuse policy process is apparently against league rules. Shanahan maintains he was only trying to support his player. Somehow it worked, as Henry won his appeal on Tuesday.