Eddy Lacy

[bballholic]

_ Originally, LSU had Ford and Pratt committed, they didn't have a scholarship for Lacy. After it was announced Pratt was cut lose, LSU coaches did come back to talk with Lacy. I'm not sure he was offered anything officially because he was not eligible. He did stay firm with his commitment despite overtures from LSU and several other BCS programs. _

Correct, I followed the recruitment of Lacy fairly close. IF he would have had the grades, I'm confident that LSU would have offered him from the start. LSU also signed RB Drayton Calhoun from Georgia that also can play CB. It's a damn shame these kids can't make their grades, it's not as if they are asking for them to do a lot.

[DrumRoll]

_ Correct, I followed the recruitment of Lacy fairly close. IF he would have had the grades, I'm confident that LSU would have offered him from the start. LSU also signed RB Drayton Calhoun from Georgia that also can play CB. It's a damn shame these kids can't make their grades, it's not as if they are asking for them to do a lot. _

While I agree that its a shame, some folks may not realize the extreme changes that have occurred in NCAA requirements...

Previously, say 3-4 years ago, 12 core courses with appropriate GPA were required, in 2008 that increased to the current requirement of 16 credits, which is pretty much 33% more difficult to maintain.

At Southern Miss in 2007, someone told me that close to 20 players, all of which were on track to graduate the next Spring mind you, would not have have been academically elidgble to enroll 4 years prior had they been required to comply with the 2008 NCAA regulations...

I hope Eddie makes his grades, I think he is lacking 1 math class at this point...

[bballholic]

Well, I guess this is what you get when high school athletes only have to maintain a 1.5 gpa to partipate in high school athletics. I really hope they raise the standard to 2.0 which is very attainable in Louisiana public schools.

[CajunZ1]

Wasn't this recently voted down (unfortunately)?

Well, I guess this is what you get when high school athletes only have to maintain a 1.5 gpa to partipate in high school athletics. I really hope they raise the standard to 2.0 which is very attainable in Louisiana public schools.

igeaux.mobi

[RaginCajun77]

Wasn't this recently voted down (unfortunately)?



igeaux.mobi

Yes it was...

[BeauCajun]

_ Wasn't this recently voted down (unfortunately)?



igeaux.mobi _

The legislature left it up to the LHSAA. There is no way they will vote this in. Remember the LHSAA is like the NCAA, it's not about the kids.

[Etowncajun]

And they check eligability at mid term and year end.

[CajunCharlie]

If this young man is struggling to pass high school courses, and must attend summer school to do so, what gives anyone the idea that he will be able to progress in a college climate? He will have to have several tutors following him very closely, and obtain some leeway from his professors.

Unfortunately, from what I read about his status, he will be be hard pressed to remain as a student at 'Bama. I do wish him luck. He will need that and much more to become and remain eligible.

[Parrott]

Ever follow the academic support given to student-athletes at SEC schools? He will have a pack of intelligent tutors available whenever he needs help.
igeaux.mobi

[CajunT]

_ Ever follow the academic support given to student-athletes at SEC schools? He will have a pack of intelligent tutors available whenever he needs help.
igeaux.mobi _

As well as state of the art Academic centers.

[RaginCajun77]

You know I've always wondered how universities can provide all of these academic services to student-athletes only.

[zephyr]

_ You know I've always wondered how universities can provide all of these academic services to student-athletes only. _

They're not offered to student atheltes only.