Patton not eligible!

[NT Alum '04]

According to Vito twitter

What the eff?!?

Shouldn't he be eligible bc Grambling's situation

[Mean Green Matt]

F the NCAA. Seriously. Those stupid b******. That means next years recruiting class is done as well assuming Patton sticks around.

[Brett Vito]

Here's a blog I will update: MGB

[CMJ]

Figures.

[Mean Green Matt]

Can NT appeal, or was this the appeal?

[Green92]

Does the NCAA have to give a reason?

[CMJ]

I am pretty sure this is the final decision.

[Mean Green Matt]

Does the NCAA have to give a reason?

Statement from the NCAA:

"We would love to give Justin Patton eligibility, but there was an issue with the appeal itself. On the "Appelant" line was written the words, "University of North Texas". We request that you fix this problem or we will be forced to deny Roger Franklin eligibiility as well. Here at the NCAA we do what is best for student athletes...unless they are students at North Texas.

Sincerely,

Douche McDouche

NCAA Appeal Chairman"

[UNT90]

The reason is because they can. They have nothing to fear from UNT. No Alumni in high places. No huge alumni support, period. Just another small program for the NCAA to step on because we don't contribute huge money to their greedy little pocket. The anti-trust suit can't come soon enough.

Make no mistake, if there isn't a North at the beginning of our name, this thing was done a month ago and Patton is on the floor. Someone at some point should stand up to these sorry bastards.

I have zero hope of you know who obtaining his waiver, either.

The NCAA are straight **** suckers.

Edited November 3, 2011 by UNT90

[Mean Green Matt]

I really don't think I've ever been this pissed at the NCAA. There was ZERO reason for them to deny this. I thought this was a formality. I hope NT fights this, or at least takes a couple shots at the NCAA. Better that than to just bend over and take it.

Edited November 3, 2011 by Mean Green Matt

[All About UNT]

we aren't as limp noodled as the NCAA would have us believe. Who can we write and email blast to?

[MDH]

I suddenly fear they're going to f*ck us out of Tony MItchell somehow too.

[untbowler]

figure our compliance staff fails again trying to get an athlete eligible.

So why did the compliance go on if they knew Patton was no academically eligible, somewhat surprised he was able to get accepted into UNT if he was not academically eligible unless it is course work hours.

Edited November 4, 2011 by untbowler

[GreenBat]

What about Franklin?

[Harry]

Well crap...This stinks.

[Harry]

What about Franklin?

Still no final word on Franklin.

[TheTastyGreek]

Tap the brakes.

This sucks. But, apparently, this isn't us getting screwed over.

Still... INTERCOURSE. I was really hoping he'd play this year.

[Mean Green Matt]

Tap the brakes.

This sucks. But, apparently, this isn't us getting screwed over.

Still... INTERCOURSE. I was really hoping he'd play this year.

How is this not getting screwed over? Am I making something up in my mind, or does this not greatly affect recruiting for next year as well?

[TheTastyGreek]

figure our compliance staff fails again trying to get an athlete eligible.

I know, right?

Outrageous that they might not be able to turn an academic situation around in HALF A SEMESTER.

[Mean Green Scrappy]

My night sucks now. Ever since the Rangers blew the WS all I have been doing is waiting and getting excited for NT basketball. It cheered me up to think about it. Now I am off to start a night of heavy gin & tonic drinking. This might be more of a rebuilding year now for sure.

[Brett Vito]

MGB: Updated with more information

[MeanMag]

How is this not getting screwed over? Am I making something up in my mind, or does this not greatly affect recruiting for next year as well?

I don't think it's us getting screwed over by the NCAA if Patton didn't make his grades...

Edit: Also, Damnit.

Edited November 4, 2011 by MeanMag

[Mean Green Matt]

I don't think it's us getting screwed over by the NCAA if Patton didn't make his grades...

Yeah, in light of new evidence, my previous kneejerk statements are retracted. I still think the NCAA is dirty though.

[GreenBat]

I don't think it's us getting screwed over by the NCAA if Patton didn't make his grades...

It would be his grades from Grambling, which JJ knew before offering him a scholarship. His first semester at North Texas is not even over. It still has a little over a month left. I smell something else. I don't think Patton will ever play at NT. Just a feeling.

[GreenGuy123]

JESUS H! This is the worst sports week ever. Rangers, Cowboys, uncertainty in realignment, and now this!? Hope they let Franklin play.