Nigel Knott medical retirement

[The_Duderino]

https://247sports.com/college/alaba...unter-Brannons-future-is-uncertain-135188385/

 

[Willow Grove Dawg]

Saban gonna Saban

 

[Leeshouldveflanked]

When you get processed, do you get to keep the Charger?

 

[WilCoDawg]

Processed U.***

 

[archdog]

I would imagine he would. I seriously doubt he actually has to quit due to medical reasons. I think he was processed to make room for a 2020 5*.

 

[jethreauxdawg]

When you get processed, do you get to keep the Charger?

As long as you don’t enter the transfer portal. Then the new school is expected to pick up the lease.

 

[johnson86-1]

So for the "medical" processing, do players get the option of entering the transfer portal and being immediately eligible for scholarship at another school or remaining at Bama on scholarship as a non-athlete?

Or is it, you can quit for "medical" reasons and keep your scholarship, or you can transfer and have to cover a year out of pocket before you go on scholarship?

 

[FreeDawg]

 

[RPOdawg]

Hate to see it

 

[Bulldogg31]

So for the "medical" processing, do players get the option of entering the transfer portal and being immediately eligible for scholarship at another school or remaining at Bama on scholarship as a non-athlete?

Or is it, you can quit for "medical" reasons and keep your scholarship, or you can transfer and have to cover a year out of pocket before you go on scholarship?

From a Wall Street Journal article from 2010:

“Former Alabama football players say the school's No. 1-ranked football program has tried to gain a competitive edge by encouraging some underperforming players to quit the team for medical reasons, even in cases where the players are still healthy enough to play.

At least a dozen times since coach Nick Saban took over the program in 2007, Alabama has offered players a "medical" scholarship, according to public statements made by the team. These scholarships, which are allowed under NCAA rules, are intended to make sure scholarship athletes who are too injured to play don't lose their financial aid. A player who receives one of these scholarships is finished playing with that team.

Three Alabama players who've taken these exemptions say they believe the team uses the practice as a way to clear spots for better players by cutting players it no longer wants. These players said they believe Mr. Saban and his staff pressure some players to take these scholarships even though their injuries aren't serious enough to warrant keeping them off the field.


"I'm still kind of bitter," said former Alabama linebacker Chuck Kirschman, who took a medical scholarship last year. Mr. Kirschman said Mr. Saban encouraged him to accept the scholarship because of a back problem that he believes he could have played through. "It's a business," Mr. Kirschman said. "College football is all about politics. And this is a loophole in the system."

 

[Diggin Out Yo Wife]

From a Wall Street Journal article from 2010:

“Former Alabama football players say the school's No. 1-ranked football program has tried to gain a competitive edge by encouraging some underperforming players to quit the team for medical reasons, even in cases where the players are still healthy enough to play.

At least a dozen times since coach Nick Saban took over the program in 2007, Alabama has offered players a "medical" scholarship, according to public statements made by the team. These scholarships, which are allowed under NCAA rules, are intended to make sure scholarship athletes who are too injured to play don't lose their financial aid. A player who receives one of these scholarships is finished playing with that team.

Three Alabama players who've taken these exemptions say they believe the team uses the practice as a way to clear spots for better players by cutting players it no longer wants. These players said they believe Mr. Saban and his staff pressure some players to take these scholarships even though their injuries aren't serious enough to warrant keeping them off the field.


"I'm still kind of bitter," said former Alabama linebacker Chuck Kirschman, who took a medical scholarship last year. Mr. Kirschman said Mr. Saban encouraged him to accept the scholarship because of a back problem that he believes he could have played through. "It's a business," Mr. Kirschman said. "College football is all about politics. And this is a loophole in the system."

The funny thing is, those coaches have the nerve to get in front of a podium and ***** about things that don't cater to them, like Saban with the hurry-up offense. I mean, 17 that guy. Keep your mouth shut and make your money, none of us peons want to hear your problems.

 

[maroonmania]

The Bama football processing plant rolls on. Scott Lashley on the watch.

 

[Shmuley]

Lashley actually got in the Duke game for like 3 plays. I think he moved up to 4th string.

 

[maroonmania]

Lashley actually got in the Duke game for like 3 plays. I think he moved up to 4th string.

I'm not sure 4th string is going to keep you off of Saban's chopping block if he thinks he needs the room for additional signees.

 

[HumpDawgy]

Seems it would be possible for NCAA to hire an unbiased medical professional to check if the athlete actually has a career ending condition.

Who the 17 am I kidding.....it's the idiotic NCAA we are talking about. Coach Satan will always win.

 

[blackjackdog3]

On every level of athletics from JV to Professional the coaches and administrators are only representing there best interest. Sit down with a coach or AD at any school and you’ll quickly realize they are not interested in you.

 

[Bulldogg31]

I’d love to see a list of the 4-and-5-Star players who have signed with Saban over the years that washed out. You could probably build a complete top 5 recruiting class just out of those guys.