LaShawn Maurkice Pouncey is a former American football center who played for eleven seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. As Investors and working partners, the former NFL All-Stars have taken on the roles which includes a variety of elements such as brand direction, personal appearances, fan meet & greets, input in the design of the new 10,000 sq. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mike_Pouncey&oldid=1135920043, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 27 January 2023, at 17:56. Twins Maurkice and Mike Pouncey have retired from the NFL. It's just another way in which life remains the same for Robert and Lisa Webster. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Way wrong. When football is life the whole family is with it! 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. Figures. The reason that the Pouncey twins would be interviewed for this documentary is that they were teammates with Hernandez at the University of Florida. At worst, they said, visitors sometimes come and ask for an autograph. Per multiple reports, the trial against the twins starts on March 6 in Miami-Dade County. The Websters hosted Rainey's draft party last spring. The third man in the car, Randall Cason, was unharmed, but identified a "black or Hawaiian male" as the shooter. Recruiters camped on their front porch. ESPN is reporting Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey, and his twin brother, Dolphins C Mike Pouncey, were with former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez at a Gainesville, Fla., nightclub in. The Websters said they attended about nine Dolphins games last season and about six Steelers games. The Pouncey twins are of like mind, they split it at birth. Webster has started rehabilitation, but still has months to go before getting fitted with a prosthetic leg from the thigh down. and they'll say, Game time,' she said. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey has weighed in on the Netflix docuseries and revealed his true feelings. Demands for the twins' time and financial support prompted them to create a charitable foundation called Team Pouncey. The reason that the Pouncey twins would be interviewed for this documentary is that they were teammates with Hernandez at the University of Florida. When was the last time the Miami Pouncey even played a game? Consequently, we cannot determine whether the injuries sustained by the alleged victims resulted from an intentional and unwanted touching or an unintentional touching resulting from the shoving and pushing of the crowd of people who were in a space too small to accommodate so many.. He takes some comfort in the belief that his brother will live in him, just like their mother said. [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 Websters almost feel as if they have three sons in the NFL. Pouncey was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Gene was Joes best man, and Joe was Genes. 18 overall pick in 2010 and Mike to the Miami Dolphins the following year . [4] He chose Florida over offers from Florida State, Clemson, Miami, and Michigan. The same year, Gene won state in the 100-yard dash with a time of 9.4. 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. If Joe ran fast, Gene ran faster. She has a special phone routine on the mornings on the twins' game days. Robert Webster, 43, drives a Chevrolet Silverado. Long-time NFL centers Maurkice and Mike Pouncey, twin brothers born on July 24, 1989, are retiring from the NFL. 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. Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com,[3] Pouncey was listed as the No. The announcement came courtesy of Maurkice's former NFL teammate Ramon Foster, a goon in his own right: Its my honor that my brothers from another asked me to announce the next stage in their life. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Ive yet to hear what damages were incurred by the 2 plaintiffs. In a half-hour telephone interview Wednesday, Joe reciprocated the feeling. We don't need all the extra show, she said. They didnt quite qualify as the first generation of Dallas track gods. They seem like nice boys, just a little misunderstood. Tell me they rode into the party on camels like Fumblina did. The NFL is losing a set of twins from its active ranks, as Maurkice and Mike Pouncey are retiring from football in the same way they entered this world: together. Maurkice also owns a Mercedes-Benz, and Mike has a Bentley. After his junior season in 2009, Pouncey was named an Associated Press honorable mention All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection and a Pro Football Weekly first-team All-American. In fact, neither player is going to be charged with a crime. You dont get over that in a week. Quarterback Tim Tebow also threw for three scores and was sacked just once by Florida State's vaunted defense. Hernandez and Pouncey both left for the NFL following the 2009 season while Mike remained in college for another year. Smart, too. Chris Rainey, a rookie running back with the Steelers, lived with the Websters his senior year at Lakeland High because of family problems. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 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. [17] Pouncey only played in five games in 2016 after dealing with a hip injury before being placed on injured reserve on December 13, 2016. It was never personal. This obviously will keep the Pouncey twins from any possible jail time but it doesnt abstain them of any wrongdoing. JJ WATT, TEXANS 'MUTUALLY' PART WAYS AFTER 10 SEASONS The 31-year-old twin brothers announced. The flashiest item to be found in the Websters' home is a colorful painting of the twins in their Steelers and Dolphins uniforms. LAKELAND The chances of having two sons play in the National Football League are comparable to the odds of winning the Florida Lotto Jackpot. Raised their families and served their communities. This confirms that the previous claim that the brothers were involved was false and fabricated byindividualsseeking notoriety and monetary gain.. Obviously they should be punished for assault but name calling isnt a crime. Consider when a reporter asked Gene in 1973 what it was like to run against his twin. ESPN is reporting Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey, and his twin brother, Dolphins C Mike Pouncey, were with former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez at a Gainesville, Fla., nightclub in 2007 before two men were wounded by gun fire - Hernandez is being investigated as the shooter. This incident once again proves that the influence and power wielded by a celebrity athlete takes precedence over a regular citizen, said Marwan Porter, James attorney. Tied the Southwest Conference sprint relay record. Police believe it might have been Hernandez. I spent a lot of time looking at his back, Joe said. The state meet in Austin was never the same. I think I recall the Mass. Lisa Webster said the boys try to oblige all autograph-seekers. The foundation has hosted a football and cheer-leading camp and contributed to a school supply giveaway in Lakeland. Good riddance. That's our little ritual.. Former . 2021-02-12 16:43:47 GMT+00:00 - Twins Maurkice Pouncey and Mike Pouncey are retiring from the NFL. MIAMI -- Mike and Maurkice Pouncey got a frantic phone call from their mother in late November. 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 Steelers and Dolphins did not meet last season and are not scheduled to play this season, but the teams could meet in the playoffs or in a future season. He was the principal at Newman Smith when he retired in 2017. GatorZone.com, Football History, 2010 Roster. Robert Webster said the twins also donated new uniforms for the girls track-and-field team at Lakeland High School, where their youngest sister, Tierra Webster, is a junior. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, The Pouncy twins were track and field royalty at SMU, Lincoln. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, and played the final three seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers. Lincoln's adjusted time of 40.12 was just one of many records the twins would set in high school and college. He played college football for the University of Florida, was a member of a BCS National Championship team, and earned All-American honors. Maurkice was named to nine Pro Bowl squads in 10 seasons as the Steelers' center. Pouncey also stated that the tight end's sexuality would not have affected him. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. [1] He is one minute older than Maurkice. He is part of me and I am part of him.. They turned him down. Maurkice later apologized; Mike avoided any acknowledgement of it. NFL All-Pro twins Mike and Maurkice Pouncey traded in their football jerseys for something that lifts the spirits. While the veteran NFL center does not like the Netflix release, he hasn't seen the full product. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. We'll see people and they'll say, What can we do to get my kids (to the NFL)?' They aren't living like lottery winners. Players and coaches wore them against the Seminoles five days after the accident, and many will have them on against the Sooners. Miami Florida Twin brothers Maurkice and Mike Pouncey, with 13 total Pro Bowl selections between them, are retiring from the NFL. The worrying. We went to the little league football games. Joe took the 220 at 21.2. It will be a much more enjoyable phone call than the one they got from mom in November. [12], In February 2014, the NFL released the "Wells Report" finding that Pouncey, along with Dolphins teammates Richie Incognito and John Jerry, had bullied and harassed lineman Jonathan Martin, another unnamed player, and an assistant trainer. The twins picked SMU because of Hayden Fry and Jerry LeVias and Jim Parr, the Mustangs track coach. 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. How's that for the glamorous life of an NFL parent? State Police investigated these guys for gun running. Below are their memos to thank those involved in their careers. Observers have predicted NFL careers for the mammoth offensive linemen at least since they were sophomores at Lakeland High. like we had a magic wand or something, Robert Webster said. "It was something we wanted to do," tight end Tate Casey said. They'll travel to Miami the following week to see the Dolphins play the Jets. [18], The Dolphins released Pouncey on March 15, 2018, after he asked the team to release him.[19]. If they were leading or it was close when Gene got the baton, it was over. The announcement came courtesy of Maurkice's former NFL teammate Ramon Foster, a goon in his own right: It's my honor that my brothers from another asked me to announce the next stage in their life. Lisa Webster said she still has an impulse to pick up the check when she and her husband go out to eat with one of the twins. Mike Pouncey did not make himself available to reporters in the locker room Wednesday. This time last year, Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey and his twin brother and fellow center Maurkice Pouncey of the Pittsburgh Steelers were dealing with the . [25], Pouncey's identical twin brother Maurkice Pouncey was selected 18th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2010 NFL Draft. The same year, Gene won state in the 100-yard dash with a time of 9.4. Identical twins Maurkice and Mike Pouncey, who combined for 13 Pro Bowl appearances, announced their retirement from the NFL on Friday. - February 5, 2020 01:44 am EST. Robert Webster said Maurkice rolls out the red carpet, arranging for a car service to pick up his parents at the airport in Pittsburgh. These interviews didn't happen, which is one reason why the former teammate has referred to the docuseries as "bulls." Mike Pouncey: "So when we got a hold of this distillery and got involved. In September of 2020, most of the Steelers planned for their helmets to sport the name of Antwon Rose, a 17-year-old fatally by East Pittsburgh police in 2018. Photo: Joe Sargent/Getty Images; Photo: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images, Defector Freelancer Policies, Created In Partnership With The National Writers Union. Per multiple reports, the trial against the twins starts on March 6 in Miami-Dade County. 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. The Pouncy brothers were the dynamic duo, said Randy Galloway, who covered high school sports for The Dallas Morning News in the late 60s. They are very close with the former tight end we no longer call by name. He lost more than half his right leg and enough blood for it to be considered a life-threatening injury. The Pittsburgh Steelers picked Maurkice in 2010; the Miami Dolphins took Mike in 2011. 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?" In addition, we were provided with many different versions of the incident that raised serious and unresolved proof and credibility issues, the office continued. He could have provided insight into Hernandez's college years. Not a member? They just have a lot of money, but they're normal people.. The first race Gene and Joe Pouncy ever ran, Joe won, and not by a little. 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