Shame on Auburn - Page 2 - Notre Dame Football Discussion

**RichardRiot** · 12-10-2006, 02:53 PM

In all seriousness though, it is shameful what goes on in so many institutions. This particular incident reminds me of the chapter in Friday Night Lights about the Dallas Carter kid who had grade improprieties.

If I'm the parent of this Aub player, I go back to the AD after graduation and remind him how an EDUCATION was promised during recruiting (although that may not be something promised during SEC recruiting). I hope as these incidents come to light, it reminds parents to encourage their sons/daughters to make education an important part of recruiting.

I can live with students not going to ND because it doesn't fit their needs (lot of good schools out there), but when the decision comes down to night life, or the academics being 'too tough' I find it very sad.

**BGIF** · 12-10-2006, 03:28 PM

About 5 or 6 years ago an Auburn graduate did sue AU. Despite receiving his diploma he was a functional illiterate. Never learned to read in elementary school, high school, or in college. In grade school teachers "passed him on" to get him out of school. Once he was found to have a sports ability he was "passed" to keep him eligible.

**irish_10** · 12-10-2006, 03:37 PM

^^^^^

Yes I remember that. Wasn't there like a Outside the Lines thing on that.

**jerseyborn1971** · 12-10-2006, 06:17 PM

We can't assume the parents care about their kids' education either. Alot of the parents of these kids see dollar signs when their kid starts getting attention. **cough**Reggie Bush**cough**

ACamp1900 · 12-10-2006, 06:19 PM

Colin Cowheard said it best, " That's SO Auburn."

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12-10-2006, 02:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
RichardRiot Blue Chip Recruit Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 337 Cash: 1,208.25 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,208.25 Donate	In all seriousness though, it is shameful what goes on in so many institutions. This particular incident reminds me of the chapter in Friday Night Lights about the Dallas Carter kid who had grade improprieties. If I'm the parent of this Aub player, I go back to the AD after graduation and remind him how an EDUCATION was promised during recruiting (although that may not be something promised during SEC recruiting). I hope as these incidents come to light, it reminds parents to encourage their sons/daughters to make education an important part of recruiting. I can live with students not going to ND because it doesn't fit their needs (lot of good schools out there), but when the decision comes down to night life, or the academics being 'too tough' I find it very sad.

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BGIF Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,178 Cash: 7,160.75 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 7,160.75 Donate	About 5 or 6 years ago an Auburn graduate did sue AU. Despite receiving his diploma he was a functional illiterate. Never learned to read in elementary school, high school, or in college. In grade school teachers "passed him on" to get him out of school. Once he was found to have a sports ability he was "passed" to keep him eligible.

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irish_10 Walk-On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Scott City,Kansas Posts: 58 Cash: 1,206.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,206.00 Donate	^^^^^ Yes I remember that. Wasn't there like a Outside the Lines thing on that.

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jerseyborn1971 Freshman Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 959 Cash: 1,180.25 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,180.25 Donate	We can't assume the parents care about their kids' education either. Alot of the parents of these kids see dollar signs when their kid starts getting attention. coughReggie Bushcough

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