At a time when their former Florida teammate is facing a much more serious criminal trial, NFL offensive lineman Maurkice and Mike Pouncey soon will be standing trial in a civil case arising from a 2014 brawl at their birthday party. The Pro Bowl center said his family knew he and his brother had a gift for football in high school. After Genes death, Joe remembers their inseparable bond, For the first time in its history, UIL will not crown any state champions in boys basketball, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy addresses philosophical differences between him, Kellen Moore, Ray Davis optimistic, anxious about Rangers season amidst tumultuous TV situation, Cowboys Mike McCarthy has more power, fewer excuses. The wondering. This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. Most likely a grab for money since there were no criminal charges. But those expecting to see the Websters basking in luxury at this point, drunk on the largesse of the 300-pound twins, might be surprised at how little their lives have changed. This time, its hard to take. She said each bought a Range Rover soon after signing a contract. Tied the Southwest Conference sprint relay record. Lisa Webster said she has contemplated that occurrence. Back in July, the Pouncey twins, Maurkice Pouncey of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike Pouncey of the Miami Dolphins, . Hernandez is being investigated for the shootings. The Websters do plan to attend the Steelers' home opener Sept. 16 against the New York Jets and former Gators quarterback Tim Tebow. It was never personal. Wire index, Saban wants pre-draft feedback timetable moved, Dismissed FSU QB apologizes for hitting woman, Papers: Paterno's son asked Meyer for job, Seminoles' Cook didn't hit woman, lawyer says, Top OT recruit Little decommits from Texas A&M. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey has weighed in on the Netflix docuseries and revealed his true feelings. The Pouncey brothers, both centers, were first-round draft picks from Florida -- Maurkice to the Steelers with the No. [25], Pouncey's identical twin brother Maurkice Pouncey was selected 18th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2010 NFL Draft. You dont get over that in a week. In fact, neither player is going to be charged with a crime. They stayed married, too. NFL centers and twin brothers Maurkice and Mike Pouncey simultaneously announced their retirements on Friday. Early spring success has Texas filling fans with hope, John Harrell resigns as Rockwall-Heath football coach after workout was investigated, UNT lands highly-regarded Lake Highlands junior point guard Jaylen Washington, PK winners! Tell me they rode into the party on camels like Fumblina did. [15] Pouncey underwent hip surgery to repair a torn labrum with an expected recovery time of three months on June 23. Victims and witnesses advised that the music was very loud and the club was very crowded with a lot of pushing and shoving by many people, prosecutors said. On April 29, 2014, the Dolphins exercised the fifth year option on his rookie contract. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. He is part of me and I am part of him.. The attorney for primary accuser Riquan James, who took to social media the night of the incident to show pictures of his injuries, said his client is incredibly disappointed with the decision not to charge Maurkice Pouncey. Miami received an A+ from its players in five categories, including its training staff. While the veteran NFL center does not like the Netflix release, he hasn't seen the full product. They do sometimes notice cars parked on their street, especially when a Range Rover in the yard marks the presence of one of the twins. The waiting. [22] He was placed on injured reserve on October 9, 2019 with a neck injury. They're leaving the NFL in the same way. Both former first-round picks, Maurkice Pouncey played his entire 11-year career in Pittsburgh, while Mike spent 10 years with the . NFL teams host family rooms on game day for the relatives of players. Identical twins Mike and Maurkice, The Pouncey Brothers, spent a big part of their life playing football at the highest level. Of course that wont stop attorneys from milking this case for all its worth. [24], On February 12, 2021, Pouncey announced his retirement, alongside his brother, after a ten-season career. Robert Webster, 43, drives a Chevrolet Silverado. Rose was unarmed and shot three times in the side of his face, elbow, and back while running away; the officer was charged but found not guilty on all counts. What they might be looking forward to most is their pregame phone call from their stepfather, the one they get before every game, the one in which Webster yells, "What time is it?" The twins, who turned 23 in July, both start at center, the position responsible for snapping the ball to the quarterback to start each play. Maurkice also owns a Mercedes-Benz, and Mike has a Bentley. Lincolns adjusted time of 40.12 was just one of many records the twins would set in high school and college. He's a three-time first-team All-Pro and a nine-time Pro Bowler. He believes if they hadnt quit football after Fry was fired in 1972, Gene could have gone on to become an All-Pro defensive back. [10] He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round with the 15th pick overall,[11] and started all 16 regular season games of his rookie season. The Steelers young guard hasnt been great, but he deserves another chance in 2023. report obtained by ESPN's "Outside the Lines,", Steelers 2023 Pre-NFL Draft visit Tracker, Steelers ticket prices holding steady for 2023, Explaining the differences in ruling a touchdown in the NFL. Before distinguished careers as Dallas educators, the Pouncy twins were track and field royalty. The Dolphins made Mike Pouncey a first-round pick in 2011. Former . Per multiple reports, the trial against the twins starts on March 6 in Miami-Dade County. They'll travel to Miami the following week to see the Dolphins play the Jets. Maurkice Pouncey's Pittsburgh Steelers opened their season Sunday against the Denver Broncos, and Mike Pouncey's Miami Dolphins opened Sunday against the Houston Texans. The backstory behind his troubled childhood, rise to football stardom, and eventual fall from grace has fascinated millions, but there is one person that isn't a fan. The twins are well compensated. The twins are well compensated. And play they did. As soon as I tasted J.F. The mothers of a couple teammates also stopped by. Her involvement with young children isn't limited to her job, either. I like working with families. Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com,[3] Pouncey was listed as the No. Reports do not suggest either Pouncey brother as having been a part of the alleged shooting, but Nelson spelled out a connection between them and the victim. Their stature only grew during their time at the University of Florida, where they helped the Gators win a national championship in 2008. Lisa Webster, 41, still works full-time as a parent-outreach facilitator for Polk County Public Schools' Head Start program, her employer for 16 years. During the festivities, the Pouncey twins were involved in a brawl. The Websters said they have gotten to know some of the twins' teammates, mentioning Steelers running back Jonathan Dwyer and offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert, a former Florida Gator, and Dolphins players John Jerry, Richie Incognito and Davone Bess. 2 Oklahoma in the Bowl Championship Series national title game against Oklahoma on Thursday night. [2] As a sophomore in 2008, he moved back to the offensive line and started all 14 of the Gators' games at right guard,[2] including the Gators' 2414 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2009 BCS National Championship Game. The three players shined for the Gators from 2007-2009 while winning a National Championship. The Pounceys. Lisa Webster said her sons have financial advisors and have invested most of their money, but the boys, as she still calls them, have indulged in some extravagances. The Pounceys are hoping for similar success against Oklahoma. We'll see Tebow almost as much as we'll see the boys, Robert Webster quipped. It will be a much more enjoyable phone call than the one they got from mom in November. He lost his right leg in a rail-car accident at his job in November 2008, during the twins' sophomore season at Florida. Maurkice Pouncey, a first-round draft choice in 2010, signed a five-year contract reportedly worth $17.96 million. Net Worth Pouncey missed an ACL tear throughout the 2013 season, but the Pittsburgh Steelers still rewarded him in June 2014 with a five-year, $ 44.1 million contract. Good riddance. He sent each of the twins a free agent contract after he became coach and general manager of the Houston Oilers. The Websters often hear questions from parents of young athletes who want to know the secret of getting a son into that exclusive fraternity of the NFL. The Pouncey twins knew something was wrong. The Pittsburgh Steelers have started the meeting process at the NFL Scouting Combine. Greek tragedies were his specialty. This confirms that the previous claim that the brothers were involved was false and fabricated byindividualsseeking notoriety and monetary gain.. The Websters stayed home Sunday when the Steelers played in Denver and the Dolphins played in Houston. They are very close with the former tight end we no longer call by name. James and two others plan to go on with their lawsuit against the Pouncey brothers. When it happens, she said, she and her husband plan to wear specially made jerseys in a half-Steelers, half-Dolphins design. With Mike Pouncey lining up at right guard and his brother at center, the Gators ran for 317 yards and three touchdowns in a 45-15 rout in heavy rain. We went to the little league football games. JJ WATT, TEXANS 'MUTUALLY' PART WAYS AFTER 10 SEASONS The 31-year-old twin brothers announced. "What I know is there ain't no truth to it," Pouncey said," but at the end of the day, whatever he wanted to be, he could be. Maurkice Pouncey with Aaron Hernandez night of alleged shooting in2007, Kiper Mock Draft: 3 1st Round trades has a familiar name falling to the Steelers. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. I like driving their cars, Robert Webster said of the twins' vehicles. These are the guys who wanted to bust Aaron Hernandez out of jail, correct? The Pouncey twins were reportedly makingderogatory and homophobic remarks and anti-gay slurs and injured both Riquan James and Nya Pickett. Police believe it might have been Hernandez. We'll see people and they'll say, What can we do to get my kids (to the NFL)?' [7], Pouncey graded out as the top center and guard prospects in the 2011 NFL Draft. He takes some comfort in the belief that his brother will live in him, just like their mother said. Of the three men in the vehicle, Corey Smith, 28-year-old at the time, was shot in back of the head and Justin Glass, the 19-year-old driver, was shot in the arm, while Randall Cason was unharmed sitting in the back seat behind Smith, according to ESPN. Pouncey was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma. They reside in the same 1,900-square-foot house in South Lakeland they have occupied for a decade, including the years when the twins were helping lead Lakeland High School to state championships in 2004, 2005 and 2006. That section also noted Cason "rescinded his identification of Aaron Hernandez and Reggie Nelson," thus confirming the victim identified Hernandez as well as Nelson. Heres how fast: At the state meet in 69, the Lincoln quartet of John Delley, Joe Pouncy, Rufus Shaw and Gene Pouncy set a national record of 40.7 seconds in the 440-yard relay. Lisa Webster allowed the twins to buy her a Cadillac Escalade, though she still dresses simply and doesn't display gaudy jewelry. It's just another way in which life remains the same for Robert and Lisa Webster. Also, former Jaguars S Reggie Nelson, who was a rookie with Jacksonville and a former teammate of the Pounceys and Hernandez were there. As she sat in the family's living room on a recent afternoon, Lisa Webster tended to a bawling grandson upset about not being able to find his pacifier. They do (ask) all the time, but I enjoy my job, she said. Webster's recovery has been slow, but not slow enough to keep him from being in the stands when the top-ranked Gators play No. The Dolphins are the healthiest theyve been all season. Based on this experience together, it would make sense to have Pouncey included in the documentary. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onPittsburgh Steelers and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. On September 3, 2019, Pouncey signed a one-year extension worth $9 million. "He's going to want us to play hard and play for him," Maurkice Pouncey said. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference. Mike and Maurkice Pouncey participate in a variety of elements AT Tropical Distillers including brand direction, personal appearances, fan meet & greets, special promotions & events and product development. Even now, a week since Genes death, Joe catches himself trying to call. The twins picked SMU because of Hayden Fry and Jerry LeVias and Jim Parr, the Mustangs track coach. The civil suit is still intact and it wont take nearly as much to win a case like that as it would to bring criminal charges on the Pouncey twins. Webster has started rehabilitation, but still has months to go before getting fitted with a prosthetic leg from the thigh down. Players and coaches wore them against the Seminoles five days after the accident, and many will have them on against the Sooners. She said people often ask her incredulously why she continues to work. 18 overall pick in 2010 and Mike to the Miami Dolphins the following year . He asked for a moment to collect himself. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. From National Champions at the University of Florida, to ALL-PRO players in the NFL, the Pouncey Twins have now turned their attention towards making the best craft spirits in the game. Their stepfather, Rob Webster, had been involved in a bizarre railcar accident at work. Hernandez, just 17 at the time of the incident, fit the description of the. Florida coach Urban Meyer, defensive coordinator Charlie Strong and offensive coordinator Steve Addazio traveled to Lakeland to be with the twins and their family. When in 2017 longtime Steelers linebacker James Harrison asked the team to cut him so he could find a team that'd give him playing time, Maurkice claimed Harrison had "erased his own legacy.". NFL All-Pro twins Mike and Maurkice Pouncey traded in their football jerseys for something that lifts the spirits. Not much else would separate them over the next 69 years. MIAMI -- Mike and Maurkice Pouncey got a frantic phone call from their mother in late November. [1] He attended Lakeland High School in Lakeland, Florida, where he was a standout lineman for the Lakeland Dreadnaughts high school football team. 2023 www.gainesville.com. Pouncey accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida,[2] where he played for coach Urban Meyer's Florida Gators football team from 2007 to 2010. The latest mock draft from ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. has the Steelers keeping it "all in the family". The twins were drafted one year apart. 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