I guess that's pretty good incentive not to screw up and get sent to "pound you in the a$$" federal prison. Based upon what I've read, they were offered a plea agreement which would have gotten them probation. They flipped them the bird and thought they'd take their chances with 12 of their peers. Man that's gotta suck to have to think about that for the next 11 and 12 years respectively.
If you are innocent, why would you take any plea agreeements?
Oh yes, I could easily believe that they are both regretting not only their actions at the time of this incident, but also their decision to not take the plea deal.
All I can say to you is this: I hope someday you find yourself falsely accused, with a poor-quality defense lawyer, and see how you like the choice of taking the prosecutor's offer of a guilty plea vs. gambling on a trial. That would extinguish the perpetual smirk in your tone, big time.