This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. "As I write this farewell speech I cry & laugh that twin boys from Lakeland FL that grew up in poverty made it this far in life both living out NFL dreams," Maurkice wrote. Eligibility restrictions apply. Mike Pouncey, like his brother a first-round draft pick, spent the first seven years of his career with the Dolphins. Good riddance. Bowles hasnt made decision on OC Leftwich, Top storylines for each Divisional Round matchup, Lions OC Johnson reportedly to stay with Detroit, Maurkice Pouncey: People wrongly judge me and my brother, Giants hold off Vikings 31-24 to advance to Philadelphia next weekend, Lamar Jackson sends possible message to Ravens on social media, Tom Brady gets away with a dirty move, for now. Maurkice Pouncey, a nine-time Pro Bowler, had been telling teammates and those close to him he was seriously considering retirement since the wild-card loss, sources told ESPN. People judge us on the way we look and the way we act but they dont ever look at our tax breaks and our mandatory team charity. PITTSBURGH -- Twin centers Maurkice Pouncey and Mike Pouncey have retired from the NFL, Ramon Foster, a former teammate of Maurkice, announced on Twitter. Mike Pouncey, C, Chargers. If yall want my vote, the Pouncey twins vote no. pic.twitter.com/hp4AqlG7Qu, Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) February 26, 2020. "I dont have the wordsI love you and thank you," Roethlisbergerposted on his Facebook pageshortly after the announcement. Bills survive to beat Dolphins, advance to divisional round, Lamar Jackson: My knee remains inflamed and unstable, Sammy Watkins hopes Lamar Jackson decides to play, Report: Lamar Jackson not looking good for Sunday, NFL selects Atlanta for potential Bills-Chiefs AFC Championship. Still, it came at a cost. They see us as gangsters and thugs, but we know who we are. There are a whole lot of idiot players. I'm going to press charges. Haden's Craft Liqueurs = SHIPPING FREE. Own what you be. 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. His departure is the latest in a very active offseason for the typically reserved Steelers. Hypocrites. Psssh howd that work out for the Patriots?!?!?! July 12, 2014 / 11:10 PM Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. <br> <br>Pro Bowl centers Mike Pouncey of the Miami . "I just remember asking them not to touch me anymore and then I got hit or beat up as I was drug out of the club by security or bouncers," said Vazquez. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours. 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. With the NFLPA having submitted the proposed CBA to the players for approval, all it would take is a simple majority vote for it to be ratified. Identical twins Mike and Maurkice, The Pouncey Brothers, spent a big part of their life playing football at the highest level. Now Vazquez, along with two other alleged victims Niya Pickett, 32, and Brentley Williams, 24, said Tuesday they plan to sue the football players. This story is from ESPN.com's automated news wire. Webster has started rehabilitation, but still has months to go before getting fitted with a prosthetic leg from the thigh down. 18 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2010 draft, while Mike went 15th overall to the Miami Dolphins the following year. The two-time first-team All-Pro center was a part of the group that gave a fiery speech at halftime of the Steelers' Week 16 win against the Indianapolis Colts that helped the second-half turnaround. Pouncey and Roethlisberger good friends whose lockers were practically side by side sat on the Pittsburgh bench long after the game was over, with Roethlisberger saying afterward he really wanted to lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl for Pouncey. Reprehensibility without responsibility was the running theme of the Pounceys' NFL careers. CBS4 News reached out to the Dolphins, the Steelers, and Cameo for comment. If they didnt care what other people think, theyd still be wearing the Free Hernandez gear. Self-proclaimed "media personality" Ricky Vasquez posted online that the twin football players jumped him at a South Beach night club. or redistributed. evidence indicates the Pounceys were not involved in the alleged assault. MIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) -- A South Florida man with a big social media following is using his Twitter and Instagram accounts to make accusations against Miami Dolphins player Mike Pouncey and Pouncey's twin brother. At this time, however, the police seem to be leaning toward Mike and Maurkice not being involved. I think even Justin Bieber can attest -- we don't give anyone special treatment here, it's just a matter of her actually coming forward and filing a report.". 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "I'll always love the game of football & always will be the ultimate competitor in life @nfl @steelers ! I think the biggest thing is to own up to those mistakes. Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey and his twin brother, Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey, both took to Instagram on Wednesday after it was reported the former New England Patriots. Florida coach Urban Meyer, defensive coordinator Charlie Strong and offensive coordinator Steve Addazio traveled to Lakeland to be with the twins and their family. Odds & lines subject to change. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The truth will eventually come out in this situation, as the police continue their investigation, which will include a review of the security tapes from within the club. Went inside @Cameomia 10 minutes just to be punched in my face. None had responded as of Saturday night. 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. Mike shares his thoughts on why Coach Meyer was not as successful at the NFL level as he was in College. He tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee in the first quarter of the 2013 season opener against Tennessee and sat out all of 2015 after breaking his left leg in an exhibition game. Pouncey's departure creates a leadership void on the Steelers' offense. "He is one of the best competitors and teammates I've ever had. How involved will new Bears president Kevin Warren be with football operations? Our partnership with DraftKings continues and special offers to check out. Will epic playoff collapse open door for a Chargers coaching change? "As long as he's happy, we're happy," Mike Pouncey said. The Wells Report named him, along with offensive linemen Richie Incognito and John Jerry, as players who made sexually explicit comments to teammate Jonathan Martin about his sister. For more details, review our, Rob Gronkowski has sharp criticism of Aaron Rodgers quote. Learn how your comment data is processed. NFL News Mike Pouncey, brother Maurkice, face assault allegations; Appears to be false Pro Bowl centers Mike Pouncey of the Miami Dolphins and his twin brother Maurkice from the Pittsburgh. He played college football at Florida, where he was a member of a BCS National Championship team, recognized as a consensus All-American, and won the 2009 Rimington Trophy, awarded annually to the best college football center. They played with the kind of passion that inspired everyone around them. "And what she says about what the police told her has to be absolutely false. Photo: Joe Sargent/Getty Images; Photo: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images, Defector Freelancer Policies, Created In Partnership With The National Writers Union. Gambling problem? Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey (53) snaps the ball to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 27, 2020 in . Its a start. YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO ENTER OUR WEBSITE. He also took a veiled swipe at players who are now concerned about the CBA after not attending meetings for the past several years. Playing college football at Florida, the Pouncey Twins played for Urban Meyer, who they credit for helping them develop into mature men at an early age. "Mike Pouncey wasn't really involved, but Maurkice was." James Michael Pouncey (born July 24, 1989) is a former American football center who played ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Maurkice and Mike Pouncey, the 31-year-old twins who journeyed from the Lakeland High Dreadnaughts to NFL Pro Bowl careers, have announced they are retiring from pro football, CBS Sports reports. Get in line. The victims involved in an alleged altercation with Dolphins player Mike Pouncey and his twin brother early Sunday morning at a South Beach nightclub have announced their intentions to file a lawsuit. Good riddance. Fox News Flash top headlines for February 12, after the brothers faced off as rivals for the first time. A fiercely loyal teammate, Maurkice Pouncey also missed two games in 2019 after being suspended for his role in the brawl with the Cleveland Browns as he defended Mason Rudolph against Myles Garrett. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Should The Dolphins Attempt To Keep Mike Gesicki? (Kirby Lee / USA Today Sports) The twins have experienced these emotions before. Injuries, however, took their toll. The Pounceys have never been arrested for DUI, drug use, domestic violence, etc. He was working at a feeding mill, loading railcars for transport, when his leg got wedged between a car and the track. The 31-year-old twin brothers announced their respective retirements on Friday after spending a decade among the best centers in the league. Hadens and grow the brand on our platforms. Maurkice Pouncey, SIGN UP NOW TO RECEIVE SPECIAL OFFERS AND EXCLUSIVE UPDATES FROM TROPICAL DISTILLERS, 2141 Northwest 10th Avenue Both were Pro Bowl centers, though Maurkice was the better player. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Extremely talented, the brothers always were at the center of controversial topics and extremely loyal to causes they believed in which a lot of times went against cultural norms and often against their peers in the locker room. Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey and his twin brother, Dolphins guard Mike Pouncey, have faced criticism for . "For all the doctors & medical staff that has worked on me thank you for all the successful surgeries couldnt have done it without you all!" If you dont learn, youre almost certain not to grow and stop making them. Dude! The Florida offensive linemen managed to get enough information from her to realize they needed to jump in their car and go home. The key is to actually learn from these poor choices. A flier posted online shows Cameo held a birthday party for Mike Pouncey and his brother Maurkice who plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Oh now its important. Ricky Vazquez 24, posted a video on social media swollen and crying after he says he was punched by the Pouncey brothers at Cameo nightclub. https://t.co/UJ6tmpslCy. On the radio Monday, Mike Pouncey told the Andy Slater Show he had nothing to do with the incident and Cameo is clearing it up with police. Maurkice Pouncey and Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger are close friends and often vowed to play as long as the other. Today is July 12, 2014 http://t.co/4kaCycDvM8. Pouncey did not list specific reasons why he is furious over the CBA proposal, but players have had concerns about expanding to a 17-game season, the offseason schedule and other aspects of the agreement. As soon as I tasted J.F. Mike Pouncey, brother Maurkice, face assault allegations; Appears to be false, Pounceys to not face charges from July club fight. #Steeler #chargers #Miami #NFL pic.twitter.com/v9IALOrZaX. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "We began this journey at 6 years old and now at 31 we will close this chapter of our lives as I announce my retirement from the @nfl and walk away from the game," Mike Pouncey said in a statement provided by Foster. You are a GENIUS!!! Identical twins Mike and Maurkice, The Pouncey Brothers, spent a big part of their life playing football at the highest level. It will be a much more enjoyable phone call than the one they got from mom in November. "It was something we wanted to do," tight end Tate Casey said. Dont be mad you dont have him on your team. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms.#1 Rated Sportsbook App based on Eilers\u0026Krejcik (2Q22). July 15, 2014 / 11:23 PM 'He's not afraid' to shake things up: How new president/CEO Kevin Warren could impact the Bears, First look at the divisional round: Previewing all four matchups, every team's reason for optimism, NFL divisional round betting notes: Jaguars, Giants NFL's best underdogs, They said it! CBS4 reached out to the Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cameo but have not received a response. The Pounceys have done a lot in their hometown and Maurkice also in Pittsburghoverall they are good people who didnt come from much and want to celebrate with what they have worked hard to getsometimes that leads to troubledouble trouble. Maurkice Pouncey wrote. "It's my. But Pouncey, noting that he was never charged with the nightclub brawl and was just trying to support an old teammate with his Free Hernandez shirt, told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review its unfair to judge him and his brother. Weve withheld our royalty checks for years prepping for this. In an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show Tuesday, Rodgers said he still believes he can, The Dallas Mavericks clearly need to make some changes ahead of the trade deadline if they want to contend for an NBA title this season, and Luka Doncic may be starting to get impatient with the team. The Pounceys are hoping for similar success against Oklahoma. "It was in the VIP section next to theirs. 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