Come on down Rodrigo...

[dawgstudent]

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[patdog]

Damn. Who knew Rodrigo was actually Rebel Bruiser's son? **

Seriously, this is chicken-**** by Kirby.

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

There should be a rule that allows immediate transfer if another school is willing to put you on scholarship. Sort of a rule 5 draft (but voluntary on the part of players) for walk-ons. So in this case if, say, Mullen wanted to put this kicker on scholarship (yeah freaking right), he could offer him an immediate scholarship that counts against this year's total. Georgia would have, say, three days to either offer the player a scholarship or allow a transfer. If Georgia offers the scholarship, he would have no choice but to take it, but at least he would be on scholarship.

 

[RocketDawg]

Damn. Who knew Rodrigo was actually Rebel Bruiser's son? **

Seriously, this is chicken-**** by Kirby.

I see your point, but it was a well-written letter. Should it have been written? I don't know ... but he shouldn't have to beg given the circumstances. His kid is the team's leading scorer ... surely that should count for something. Perhaps the kid should leave the team and go elsewhere. I'll bet there are a lot of "skill" players on scholarship that are barely making it academically, and then only because of tutors.

 

[RocketDawg]

There should be a rule that allows immediate transfer if another school is willing to put you on scholarship. Sort of a rule 5 draft (but voluntary on the part of players) for walk-ons. So in this case if, say, Mullen wanted to put this kicker on scholarship (yeah freaking right), he could offer him an immediate scholarship that counts against this year's total. Georgia would have, say, three days to either offer the player a scholarship or allow a transfer. If Georgia offers the scholarship, he would have no choice but to take it, but at least he would be on scholarship.

Sounds reasonable.

 

[Junction John]

You may be joking, but... Seriously. Make the call, Dan.

 

[Lawdawg.sixpack]

What about that lottery scholarship for all kids in Georgia that gives them such an advantage in baseball? Article says "back home in Marietta" and that he's a 3.74 student. Did he not get that?

/sign him up. Give him 2 scholarships.

 

[patdog]

Or make it even simpler and let any non-scholarship player transfer out immediately with no restrictions. If I'm Rodrigo, I would simply tell Smart that if I'm not on scholarship in 48 hours, I'm transferring out.

 

[Faustdog]

What about that lottery scholarship for all kids in Georgia that gives them such an advantage in baseball? Article says "back home in Marietta" and that he's a 3.74 student. Did he not get that?

/sign him up. Give him 2 scholarships.

I don't think football players are allowed to get that without it counting against the 85.

 

[sandwolf.sixpack]

There should be a rule that allows immediate transfer if another school is willing to put you on scholarship.

Wait, are you sure that there are transfer restrictions on non-scholarship athletes? That is crazy if there are.

That said, this kid's dad didn't do his son any favors by writing this letter.....singling out other players for missing practice time or games due to injury, saying that walk-ons that don't play are of zero value to the team, and just turning this into some big public spectacle is gonna create drama for that kid. Honestly, if they choose to forego a scholarship elsewhere to play at Georgia as a walk-on then that is on them, not Smart.

 

[preacher_dawg]

We have lived in Georgia for over 6 months and a lot of people miss Richt. They will probably be the first to say he would have put the guy on scholarship. Of course, Richt might have done the same thing.