Romeo Langford

[catdance]

Heck I am a CARDS fan but even I have to laugh at this. BTW, have you seen Skanktina and her gurls? Hot would not be how I would classify them. And we wonder why we do not get top recruits. hahaha. I cannot see Romeo really looking at UofL when it comes down to time to pick a school. As much as I would love to see him there I think UK and Duke are the clear paths for most top kids who want to shine in their one or two years in college before making the bigs.

Uof L definitely needs a better ***** wrangler.

 

[21Goose]

There is not much point, because you are not going to listen or think anything I have to say is credible at all. You are a rival fan base, and so nothing I have to say will change your mind a out what you feel. Similar to how fans are with Cal and his past transgressions.

It certainly is correct that athletes enrolled in the courses at a higher rate when compared to the entire student population. However, non-athlete African American students also enrolled in African American studies courses at a higher rate when compared to the entire student population. It's all about how you present your data (as it is in everything). I am a JCPS teacher. The data they have presented to freeze teacher salaries supports their views. However, I could find data to support that teachers in JCPS do not make as much as similar teachers from other districts around the country, especially when based on cost of living.

Sure athletes enrolled in these courses, but the number of athletes who enrolled in more than one of these course was actually small. I think it was around 11%. This 11% also included some athletes who went pro early and were taking such course after leaving UNC to play professional sports where independent studies fit their schedule better.

Did UNC have some lack of oversight? Absolutely, and the courses were beneath the rigor one would expect But the fact of the matter is that UNC was investigated THREE times and no evidence was found that athletics were involved besides an advisor for WBB. Maybe it is not a vast conspiracy?

Over the time span of the investigation, athletes from all sports took, on average 1.16 independent study courses during their time at UNC. In no instance was a case found where no work was required. The so called paper-classes, or independent study courses are actually quite common and required a 20-25 page paper. No evidence was ever found for a student athlete getting a grade without turning in a paper over three independent investigations.

Again, of course (as an educator), I am appalled at what has transpired. However, I also know people do not have all the facts. I also believe the major issues start far below the collegiate level. As a high school educator I watch kids graduate every year who do not deserve their diploma. I have had athletes go on to colleges who would not be there without playing a collegiate sport. I have had to go to the board of education to protest one of my students being allowed to graduate (a counselor allowed them to do 2 sections of eschool and changed their grade without me knowing). We set kids up for failure by putting them in positions where they simply are not ready to succeed. It's a shame, but it the current reality.

You're right there wasn't much point. UNC will sell out the women's basketball program to save men's basketball and football.

 

[David Beirne]

Not a UofL fan, but good guess.

Sounds like a bad guess ! :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

 

[jcmc225]

There is not much point, because you are not going to listen or think anything I have to say is credible at all. You are a rival fan base, and so nothing I have to say will change your mind a out what you feel. Similar to how fans are with Cal and his past transgressions.

It certainly is correct that athletes enrolled in the courses at a higher rate when compared to the entire student population. However, non-athlete African American students also enrolled in African American studies courses at a higher rate when compared to the entire student population. It's all about how you present your data (as it is in everything). I am a JCPS teacher. The data they have presented to freeze teacher salaries supports their views. However, I could find data to support that teachers in JCPS do not make as much as similar teachers from other districts around the country, especially when based on cost of living.

Sure athletes enrolled in these courses, but the number of athletes who enrolled in more than one of these course was actually small. I think it was around 11%. This 11% also included some athletes who went pro early and were taking such course after leaving UNC to play professional sports where independent studies fit their schedule better.

Did UNC have some lack of oversight? Absolutely, and the courses were beneath the rigor one would expect But the fact of the matter is that UNC was investigated THREE times and no evidence was found that athletics were involved besides an advisor for WBB. Maybe it is not a vast conspiracy?

Over the time span of the investigation, athletes from all sports took, on average 1.16 independent study courses during their time at UNC. In no instance was a case found where no work was required. The so called paper-classes, or independent study courses are actually quite common and required a 20-25 page paper. No evidence was ever found for a student athlete getting a grade without turning in a paper over three independent investigations.

Again, of course (as an educator), I am appalled at what has transpired. However, I also know people do not have all the facts. I also believe the major issues start far below the collegiate level. As a high school educator I watch kids graduate every year who do not deserve their diploma. I have had athletes go on to colleges who would not be there without playing a collegiate sport. I have had to go to the board of education to protest one of my students being allowed to graduate (a counselor allowed them to do 2 sections of eschool and changed their grade without me knowing). We set kids up for failure by putting them in positions where they simply are not ready to succeed. It's a shame, but it the current reality.

Just curious, what punishment do you think should be handed down? And to what departments if any...

 

[UNCFan1853]

Cal doesn't have any past transgressions and he's never been accused of any. UNC has 20 years worth of transgressions, and they have been accused. Whether the NCAA does what's right or not, UNC will always be known by those who have paid attention as one of the worst offenders ever.

Cal has been implicated as much as Roy has...just saying.

 

[UNCFan1853]

Just curious, what punishment do you think should be handed down? And to what departments if any...

I think the University has handled the academic side of this. All participating people have been fired and the program has been revamped.

In terms of sports, I think UNC should be placed on a one year ban from post season play in all sports, with heavier penalties to the more egregious offenders named in the NOA.

 

[catdance]

Cal has been implicated as much as Roy has...just saying.

In Cal's case we are talking about cloak and dagger stuff that happened behind his back, not even on university property. If Roy didn't know what was going on at UNC, at best he was negligent, at worst he was a partner in it all. Either way he should be punished.

 

[shutzhund]

If Romeo what's a case of the clap then by all means head to UofSmell, IF he wants to play for a total moron then Inbred University is the place to be. IF he wants a shot at the NBA after the first year then his best option would be UK !

For our sake I hope he won't ever read your post. It would easily make him think we're a bunch of uneducated mouth breathers.

 

[louisvillesux]

anybody have any new info on romeo? i live in new albany and its been pretty quiet. ive heard a little, but nothing to indicate hes leaning any way.

 

[caneintally]

Cal to the NBA??? He isn't going anywhere for a while, his son will be a Fr. this yr on the team.

That talk can't even be brought up for 4 years and really he has put it to rest period. If he isn't coaching here it means he has retired. IMO I think he is here maybe 7-8 more years and coaches his current contract out and then hangs it up for good. UL has a good shot at Langford but UK and especially Duke after a better shot .