Any chance Jamiah Simmons can get a medical redshirt?

Jonnyeagle · March 21, 2022

I feel like we could use his size in the paint with Bell graduating.

UNTLifer · March 21, 2022

He'll be 38 on his next birthday, so I doubt he is given another year.

GMG_Dallas · March 21, 2022

Dude's been playing college ball since forever. I'm pretty sure he was at Ark State when we were in the SBC with them and Tylor Perry came to visit as an 8 year old. He's probably ready to move on.

Matt from A700 · March 21, 2022

Yeah, I mean his son Zach already came and graduated. Time to move on.

UNT Texas Hooligan · March 21, 2022

Dude's been playing so long, his grandchildren are about to start college ball.

NorthTexasSportsNetwork · March 21, 2022

I think he already took a medical. He is done

bstnsportsfan3 · March 21, 2022

7 minutes ago, NorthTexasSportsNetwork said:

I think he already took a medical. He is done

This. He already used a medical redshirt year… this was his 6th year. He has been with McCasland since 2016 at Ark State

meangreen11 · March 21, 2022

4 minutes ago, bstnsportsfan3 said:

This. He already used a medical redshirt year… this was his 6th year. He has been with McCasland since 2016 at Ark State

Agreed but I believe you can still apply for another one they just get to rule and typically they won’t allow it. Also Covid has made for some grey area.

meangreenfaninno · March 21, 2022

Based off what I am reading on the NCAA site It looks like he may be eligible? Not sure.

NCAA Division I – An athlete must not have participated in more than three contests or 30 percent of their season schedule (whichever is greater) and not after the halfway point of the season (based on the number of contests rather than a particular date).

Greenrex · March 21, 2022

I heard he was weighing his NIL options against Social Security benefits...no word yet on the redshirt from Medicare. Coach said he's become just like family. Apparently he wants to stay around at least until the McCasland kids graduate high school. The youngest child said with a sad face, "It just won't be the same without Uncle Jamiah."

Edited March 22, 2022 by Greenrex
milkin' it

Cooley · March 21, 2022

Dude looks like a grown ass man

BillySee58 · March 22, 2022

3 hours ago, NorthTexasSportsNetwork said:

I think he already took a medical. He is done

3 hours ago, bstnsportsfan3 said:

This. He already used a medical redshirt year… this was his 6th year. He has been with McCasland since 2016 at Ark State

He actually has not taken a medical redshirt yet.

16-17: Played 29 games Freshman season at Arkansas State.

17-18: Took a redshirt here while sitting out due to transfer rules at the time.

18-19: Played 30 games as a redshirt sophomore.

19-20: Played 27 games as a redshirt junior.

20-21: Missed the entire redshirt senior season due to injury but everyone’s eligibility was frozen anyways so no hardship waiver needed to be applied to get another season.

21-22: Played 9 games as a redshirt senior before going down for the year.

He could make a case because he played in 28% of our games (below the defined 30% threshold).

The thing is, you’re supposed to be able to claim two seasons lost due to injury. Not sure he can double dip on last season and count it towards a season lost to injury when the season never counted towards his eligibility to begin with. Also saw Jareem trying to get him accounting internships for him so I think he already is looking towards starting his profession.

Greenrex · March 22, 2022

22 minutes ago, BillySee58 said:

He actually has not taken a medical redshirt yet.

16-17: Played 29 games Freshman season at Arkansas State.

17-18: Took a redshirt here while sitting out due to transfer rules at the time.

18-19: Played 30 games as a redshirt sophomore.

19-20: Played 27 games as a redshirt junior.

20-21: Missed the entire redshirt senior season due to injury but everyone’s eligibility was frozen anyways so no hardship waiver needed to be applied to get another season.

21-22: Played 9 games as a redshirt senior before going down for the year.

He could make a case because he played in 28% of our games (below the defined 30% threshold).

The thing is, you’re supposed to be able to claim two seasons lost due to injury. Not sure he can double dip on last season and count it towards a season lost to injury when the season never counted towards his eligibility to begin with. Also saw Jareem trying to get him accounting internships for him so I think he already is looking towards starting his profession.

Thanks, BillieSee. I hope he reaches his plans and his dreams become reality. I also hope he has a tolerant sense of humor and if he reads these boards I want him to know that I thank him for the millions of hours of practice and sacrifice...the weight room, more practice, and the incredible willingness to serve and be ready all the while knowing most other students were out partying and doing what students do and, most of all I thank him for choosing our beloved North Texas !

bstnsportsfan3 · March 22, 2022

14 hours ago, BillySee58 said:

He actually has not taken a medical redshirt yet.

16-17: Played 29 games Freshman season at Arkansas State.

17-18: Took a redshirt here while sitting out due to transfer rules at the time.

18-19: Played 30 games as a redshirt sophomore.

19-20: Played 27 games as a redshirt junior.

20-21: Missed the entire redshirt senior season due to injury but everyone’s eligibility was frozen anyways so no hardship waiver needed to be applied to get another season.

21-22: Played 9 games as a redshirt senior before going down for the year.

He could make a case because he played in 28% of our games (below the defined 30% threshold).

The thing is, you’re supposed to be able to claim two seasons lost due to injury. Not sure he can double dip on last season and count it towards a season lost to injury when the season never counted towards his eligibility to begin with. Also saw Jareem trying to get him accounting internships for him so I think he already is looking towards starting his profession.

Ok thanks. I thought he got hurt one other time. I guess I was off. Thanks for clarifying

UNTLifer · March 22, 2022

Sorry, Jamiah seems like a nice guy and a wonderful teammate, but we need someone that will contribute meaningful minutes.

Jonnyeagle · March 22, 2022

14 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

Sorry, Jamiah seems like a nice guy and a wonderful teammate, but we need someone that will contribute meaningful minutes.

I respectfully disagree @UNTLifer

having him back would be a plus. Also he is like having a coach on the court. The players look up to him like a father.

UNTLifer · March 22, 2022

1 minute ago, Jonnyeagle said:

I respectfully disagree @UNTLifer

having him back would be a plus. Also he is like having a coach on the court. The players look up to him like a father.

Then make him a GA

southsideguy · March 23, 2022

he doesn't have any eligibility left.

Dannymacfan · March 24, 2022

6 hours ago, southsideguy said:

he doesn't have any eligibility left.

As posted by @BillySee58 he dows. Not picking on you but you should read his post in this thread on this subject.

southsideguy · March 24, 2022

then I guess he will be back next season

BillySee58 · March 24, 2022

2 hours ago, Dannymacfan said:

As posted by @BillySee58 he dows. Not picking on you but you should read his post in this thread on this subject.

I wouldn’t say it’s that clear cut. Definitely a gray area, given the NCAA would have to grant him a hardship waiver in part due to missing a season that he never truly lost any eligibility to begin with (20-21).

GMG_Dallas · March 24, 2022

8 hours ago, BillySee58 said:

I wouldn’t say it’s that clear cut. Definitely a gray area, given the NCAA would have to grant him a hardship waiver in part due to missing a season that he never truly lost any eligibility to begin with (20-21).

How do schools play a role in this? Could UNT decline to extend or pull his scholarship for an extra year? Not saying he doesn't have value on the court but they have a budget to manage and scholarships to allocate for each sport.

Edited March 24, 2022 by GMG_Dallas

GrandGreen · March 24, 2022

4 hours ago, GMG_Dallas said:

How do schools play a role in this? Could UNT decline to extend or pull his scholarship for an extra year? Not saying he doesn't have value on the court but they have a budget to manage and scholarships to allocate for each sport.

All athletic ships are technically one year. Ships for basketball players are commonly not renewed unlike football.

McCasland tends to give players multiple chances, but at a lot of schools if you don't produce to their standards; you're gone.

Edited March 24, 2022 by GrandGreen

GMG_Dallas · March 24, 2022

1 hour ago, GrandGreen said:

All athletic ships are technically one year. Ships for basketball players are commonly not renewed unlike football.

McCasland tends to give players multiple chances, but at a lot of schools if you don't produce to their standards; you're gone.

Understood. Wondering because while you want experience on your squad, do you want a 6th or 7th year player who's already missed an entire year to injury or do you want a young guy to come in for you to develop for the next 4-5 years? I guess if McCasland is in win-now mode to move to a better gig, he'll take the experienced player over the project. We'll see. Thanks for the explanation.