UNTLifer

I appreciate the fact that you are a coach and the kids mean the world to you. I know first hand how coaches worry over some of "their kids" being the son of a former coach. But, I also understand that these are young men, 18-24 years old, who sign a LOI knowing that their scholarship is up for renewal annually and that they have a responsibility to do their work in the classroom as well as on the ballfield or court. Face it, NT took some chances on some young men that they shouldn't have taken chances on and it has come back to bite them in the butt. DD was the man that made the decision to take these chances and RV obviously approved it.

Who knows who should sholder the blame, but I don't think Cinnamon Sheffield, no I do not know her, is the person to blame. Are the athletes being brought in, Fleming, TJ Raymond, etc..., by the coaching staff(s) really prepared academically for college? I can take my Nissan to the Mercedes mechanic everyday, but it will always stay a Nissan.

That is total B.S. and typical of trying to protect the coach that recruited these athletes and lay blame at the feet of those hired to monitor academics. Dickey provide the athletes for the academic support staff and advisors to monitor. You don't think he took a few chances on some players? You want me to list the names for you? RV doesn't need to come on here and explain the situation. What he needs to do is sit down with Vito and the media and get this in the newspapers. He should be proactive and not wait for the angry mobs of anti-athletic faculty, Denia residents, etc... to show up on the AC lawn.

I meant to include this in my original post, but how in the hell does Bliss continue to work in coaching, with Athletes In Action no less!, while Rouse gets blacklisted? This is one screwed up system.

Long story, but worth the read: From ESPN.com

So, withdrawing to enroll in the slammer...hmmm....now we know how UT, OU and the like, pass the APR!

Please, take my life now!

I agree with what you all are saying, but it appears that the Exes have just told ArkansasEagle, "Sorry, but you are on your own on this one." They should at least offer some sort of support, pointers, etc... What he's wanting to do is a direct benefit to them.

I like where they fall on the schedule. They will be tough, but playing them early while they are breaking in so many new starters, will be a benefit to us. Problem is, this game could last six hours!

They were removed?

You mean all 50 of them? Sorry, I just couldn't resist. I agree 100% with your statement about how NT's program is starting to be perceived around the country.

Another quality post by TFLF. Did he state that his coaching success made him an idiot? No, I'm sure he was referring to the quotes Weatherbie made about Jamario's learning disability, dyslexia, a couple of years ago.

I would say, as an 18 year old, this is an honor. I know that if I was invited to some sort of all-star game after high school I would have wanted to play. Of course, as stated above, you just can't pass up the opportunity to beat up on some Okies.

Uh, I've heard that NT has never gone through the proper legal channels to protect this name.

Little Whistle is the problem and should be shown the door along with Johnson. The Kidd/Harris trade was a fleecing and Dallas didn't come out on the good side either. Don't forget, Dallas gave away a couple of first round picks in the deal also. Cuban let's his emotions rule the day and that will be the ultimate downfall of this team.

I don't see how Fouts can be demolished until a new track and field venue is added.

Oh, I agree with you, and am wondering when Wright Waters is going to pull that second bowl game out of his ....hat. It's as big a secret as when NT gets a new stadium. I knew my original post would draw a response from our USM contingent.

And one of the conferences will never fill their spot every year opening up another opportunity for the Sun Belt. I love this sales pitch: "Come in 7th in your conference and go to a bowl game!" And we wonder what's wrong with people today. Continue to reward being mediocre and continue to receive mediocre results.

He was listed at 6'1" 190 lbs. with 4.6 speed as a freshman recruit. I think he probably added 10 or so pounds but didn't know if he improved on his 40 time.

Anyone remember Jackson's size and speed?

Track and field.

Here's the reply I got:

I wish Brett the best. I know we liked to be critical of his articles, but he always took the time to respond to the emails I sent in and shared a lot of information that never made the papers. I hope he moves on to bigger and better and remains a fan of the Mean Green.

Fixed them. That's what I get for doing these off the top of my head, which, BTW, is full of useless information like this.

You are correct. There are too many to list, but one could add Bob Lilly, Harvey Martin, Michael Strahan, etc...