Unconquered

Sad. Had so many chances. Another 5 star recruit bites the dust.

My take on this situation is that it's just kind of sad ... Greg obviously has loads of talent and had plenty of opportunity to make the most of it in Tallahassee.

I feel that one of the mistakes the sports reporters often make -- and I'm probably the most guilty of this -- is feeling like our weekly 5-10 minute interview sessions allow us to really "know" a player. So I don't want to come off as if I knew Greg very well. But I will say that my impression of him, especially after his troubles last year, was that he knew he had a responsibility to live up to and that he was taking it seriously.

So it's sad to see his FSU career end like this.

That said, I do believe that this is a bigger blow for Reid than it is for the team. They have a slew of talented defensive backs, who of course will need to adjust, but ought to be fine. And Rashad Greene, Lamarcus Joyner and Karlos Williams are all capable returners, among others ... and the same will likely hold true for Marvin Bracy and Ronald Darby.

Sad situation, as always when a young man continues to make poor decisions. (I'm in no way saying he is a bad kid). This one had to hurt Jimbo, he seemed to really like g5 and I'm sure wanted him to turn his life around.

I 2nd that.

Likely flunked a third drug test and dismissal is the end result with no debate. Like son like father. He is headed down a dark path if he doesn't grow up.

Reminds me of the Preston Parker situation; another talented kid that Jimbo really liked who did one dumb thing after another. Seems like he's landed on his feet...hopefully the same will hold true for Reid.

I had always felt Greg was a ticking time bomb. He just had that bad boy aura about him, and got in trouble it seemed once every year.

I also thought he was very overrated as a cornerback. Yes he had his moments of sheer brilliance, but usually he was pretty average. That being said, his abilities as a punt returner were some of the greatest i have ever seen in my life, and that alone will be sorely missed. I wonder if he realizes he may have cost us a national championship ? Probably not..

If a player as undependable and inconsistent as Greg Reid is the difference between this team and a MNC, we are not as good as advertised............

For some reason I am unfazed by this. Hate it for Greg but he earned it for sure. Wish him the best. FSU will be A-ok

I doubt we see Rashad returning punts, maybe Im wrong, will be interested in who wins that job

I am glad that Jimbo was able to put the team first, instead of the player. The right choice in my opinion. He gave him his chances, but in the end, Reid did not uphold his end of the bargain.

lol!!

You're right ... Greg's absence will absolutely be felt. But like you said, they'll move on. And as for swagger/confidence, that was definitely a part of his game. But who's to say that, given the circumstances, another player won't step up and fill that type of roll in fall camp and into the season?