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HAMPTON, Va. Willis McGahee Jersey . -- New York Jets defensive lineman Kenrick Ellis pleaded guilty Monday to assault and battery stemming from a 2010 fight while attending college in Virginia. In a brief hearing in Hampton, Ellis entered an Alford plea, meaning he doesnt admit guilt but acknowledges prosecutors could prove the case against him. Ellis was sentenced to 179 days in jail, with 89 suspended. His attorney, Timothy Clancy, said Ellis likely would serve 45 days when he reports to jail on June 15 and said that he shouldnt miss any of the NFL season. The victim, former Hampton University student Dennis Eley, appeared in court with his mother, girlfriend and civil attorney, who were visibly upset with the reduced charge and sentencing. They declined to comment following the hearing . Wearing a grey suit, Ellis said few words other than "Yes maam" when asked questions by a circuit judge about whether he understood what he was agreeing to and whether he was OK with it. Ellis originally faced a felony malicious wounding charge from the fight at Hampton University and faced up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Attorneys for both sides said the fight between Ellis and Eley revolved around a dispute Eley had with Ellis girlfriend the night before. Ellis girlfriend had been Eleys mentor. Clancy said the plea agreement was a recognition by the Commonwealth Attorneys Office and Ellis that a trial was not in the best interest of either party. He said Ellis was anxious to return to playing football. But the legal ordeal for Ellis is not over. Before court, he was served with a $3 million lawsuit on behalf of Eley. Eleys attorney, S. Howard Woodson, said Eley couldnt finish school because of his wounds and moved to Maryland. The Jets selected Ellis in the third round of the 2011 draft. Ellis played one season at South Carolina before being dismissed in 2008 for repeated violations of team and university policy. 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I just wasnt sure how long Lane was there," Shanahan said. "And then I found out after that press conference that Al really liked Lane more than me because he lasted 34 more days. Thats 34 more days of pay, you think about that? And I had three more wins than him. That doesnt seem right, does it?" Asked if he was sure Kiffin got paid for those 34 extra days, Shanahan laughed. "No, I cant guarantee that," he said, chuuckling. Karl Mecklenburg Jersey. Shanahan and Davis have long fought over the $250,000 the coach contends he was owed when he was dismissed, and Davis refusal to pay up, or to donate the money to Oaklands public schools as Shanahan later requested, has added plenty of spice to the bitter rivalry between two of the original AFL franchises. The Raiders said Kiffin (5-15) was fired for cause, meaning they will not pay him for the remainder of the three-year deal worth about $6 million he signed when he took over in January 2007. Does Shanahan have any advice for Kiffin on getting his money, a reporter asked, drawing laughs from his fellow journalists but not from Shanahan. "I think Ive addressed that enough right now," he said. "Lets talk about Tampa." Shanahan also didnt want to respond to Davis latest jab. After his news conference to explain his firing of Kiffin, Davis was asked about coaches hes fired who have had subsequent success with other teams, including Shanahan, who went 8-12 in Oakland in 1988-89 but won Super Bowl titles in 1997 and 98 with the Broncos. "Shanahan has an asterisk next to those two Super Bowls, because they were caught cheating," Davis said, referring to a salary cap violation. "I dont think I have to go down that road anymore," Shanahan said. ' ' '
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