RDF
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Post by RDF on Aug 19, 2008 11:45:18 GMT -5
The factor that needs to addressed is also academic standing and how the school the kid is leaving is contributing to the player's exit. In case of Tyler Smith and Julian Vaughn--and now Alex Stephenson--they were doing what was expected academically, there was something that required their return home--private issue/illness in family, etc.. but their former program was also going to bat for them--which is what most don't understand. If the school you leave is working with your new school--that helps--because they both tell same story to NCAA--and it holds up--everything checks out--the NCAA will want to set an example for others--if you do what is expected, and have a situation that is not due to playing time, etc...and you were doing well in classroom, etc.. then we'll give you a waiver.
Tashard Choice a RB with Dallas Cowboys--was at Oklahoma and left for Georgia Tech--and received an immediate waiver from NCAA--because Oklahoma helped Choice/Tech out by stating his reasons for leaving, etc....so it's happened before in CFB and that was prior to Tyler Smith's exit.
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Post by hoyalove4ever on Aug 19, 2008 19:30:13 GMT -5
EXCERPT FROM THAT LINKED STORYIn Vaughn’s case, Florida State did not object to the hardship appeal. MU officials might well object to Lawrence’s appeal, based on the way Lawrence left Columbia earlier this summer.
Lawrence sent a letter to the MU coaches stating he was unhappy and that he wanted to look around for another school. He later had second thoughts but Coach Mike Anderson, tired of having to talk Lawrence into staying at MU on several occassions, released Lawrence.
The circumstances above don't sound anything like those surrounding Julian Vaughan. Based on the above, I don't see any way Bobby G wins this one. And it is true he replaced a class act in Orr (Did I just write something positive about an orangeman?!?!?!) But Orr was not an effective recruiter and refused to add assistant coaches who were. And he was reluctant to engage important alumni/boosters at University events. Still, I was surprised and sorry when he was let go. And more surprised the Hall chose Bobby as his replacement. Had the same circumstances arisen regarding Lawrence under Orr, it is a safe bet to say that Louis would have handled it far differently. Firing Orr was unjustifiable. The Hall is getting exactly what it deserves.
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Grandpa
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Post by Grandpa on Sept 2, 2008 16:41:56 GMT -5
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