These are the most words that I will write about a kicker. Ever.

Cody Journell was hiding in some shrubbery outside of Dorenzo Hudson and Sean Allen's home after dark on Wednesday night. One of Journell's associates was standing outside of the door holding a pizza box¹ that was concealing what looked like an Airsoft handgun (which, if you don't know, are realistic looking. Another cohort was chilling² in the bushes. This was the opening scene to a perfectly asinine college caper destined to go wrong.

Mr. Mackey wasn't bullshitting, drugs are bad. People do a lot of dumb shit over drugs...

* Virginia Tech kicker Cody Journell, Matthew D. Dunton and Matthew I. Brady went to the residence of Dorenzo Hudson, a Hokies basketball player, and Sean Allen last night because they said Allen stole marijuana from Dunton.

* Dunton knocked on the door holding a pizza box while Journell and Brady hid in the bushes. When Hudson answered, Dunton drew a gun while the other two rushed inside the house.

* After not finding Allen, they ran outside and left in a car driven by an unnamed person, who was not charged.

* Prosecution and defense acknowledged that Hudson and Allen later went looking for the three and a physical altercation took place, but no charges are filed in that incident. Police were called because of the altercation taking place outside Dunton and Brady's place on Lee Street near downtown. This would seem to explain why Dunton and Brady sustained visible injuries, while it appears Journell did not.

Journell is going to spend Christmas in jail. He's no longer listed on the HokieSports.com roster. He's been suspended from the team indefinitely, and there's a snowball's chance in hell that he's playing in the Sugar Bowl. In fact, he could end up losing his scholarship permanently.

The investigation is ongoing and Hudson can still be charged.

Journell is more than just a kid who the Hokies rely on to kick field goals and help win football games. He's a person, one who seems to have fucked up royally. I hope he's able to pick up the pieces.

The ending to this story could have been much worse for everyone involved. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured.

As for the Sugar Bowl, I think it's safe to assume Journell won't be making the trip to New Orleans. Tyler Weiss filled in for Cody against Duke and hit both his PATs, but missed a 29-yard field goal. The job is his to lose, and Beamer will most likely have him compete against kickoff specialist Justin Myer³. Myer has a big leg, but is inconsistent. He missed two 50+ yard field goals this season. If it were up to me, I'd adjust the game plan to be more aggressive on 4th downs. It makes too much sense to just give the 6-6 QB two plays to get five yards.

1. Every unannounced pizza delivery has ended in boobs. Thanks Internet.
2. Grinding.
3. I just have to believe Beamer sees another kicking competition as the silver lining here.