2015 College Football Thread is now closed

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Coach O!

Raymond*

 

[dacomeup]

Deion Jackson to the U. 19th commitment. 

 

[herbshuttles15]

Grace, Gray and McCray are having academic issues.

 

[cash money 1999]

Miami hires founder of SFHSSPORTS.com Josh Darrow as assistant . Dir of player personnel.

 

[dacomeup]

Grace, Gray and McCray are having academic issues.

Golden held them out. Probably more to send a message than something to really worry about at this point.

 

[nako xl]

The NCAA filed a petition with the 2nd Appellate District Court of Appeals for a rehearing on the McNair decision.

 

[cash money 1999]

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[jewbacca2]

Is that Greg Oden?

 

[nako xl]

Lolol at that dude being 18.

 

[mr marcus]

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**** look like a 1991 trading card

 

[cash money 1999]

BAEZ POPPING OFF View media item 1420155

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Congrats on landing Lil Wayne.

 

[elpablo21]

 

[nako xl]

Silas Nacita, Formerly Homless Baylor RB, Speaks on Being Ruled Ineligible by NCAA

The NCAA has denied that it ruled Baylor running back Silas Nacita ineligible, adding that "Baylor has not requested a waiver for him."

Nacita initially spoke out after the NCAA allegedly deemed him ineligible to play because he accepted a place to live from what he describes as a "close family friend." 

Nacita, who was once homeless, initially posted a message on social media, saying his academic scholarships weren't enough to cover living expenses and a friend made the offer to help out. As a result, he said he won't be allowed to play football any longer:

In the message, Nacita said he understands the role of the NCAA, but he didn't know that he was breaking any rules by accepting a place to stay. He also thanked everybody at Baylor for the opportunity to play, although his dream was cut short.     

Ian McCaw, who is the athletic director at Baylor, issued a statement on the news, via Shehan Jeyarajah of The Dallas Morning News:

Silas Nacita will not be a part of the football program moving forward due to rules violations that impact his eligibility. We appreciate his contributions to Baylor football and wish him well as he completes his studies.

Nacita tallied three touchdowns and 191 yards on 31 carries for the Bears in 2014. While he only played a limited role, his average of 6.2 yards per attempt was best on the team for anyone with double-digit carries.

Back in December, Ken Rodriguez of Sports Illustrated chronicled the long and winding journey Nacita took to Baylor. That included a period when he was homeless and was forced to spend a night in a New Mexico ditch.

The deep dive into his background also featured comments from Bears head coach Art Briles, who raved about the now-ineligible running back.

"He's a baller," Briles said. "The legend of Silas is his personality, his grit, his unwavering belief in being positive every day. He's a borderline stud...Take the border out. He may be over that line."

Nacita's situation is similar to that of Boise State defensive end Antoine Turner, who was originally unable to receive assistance from the school despite being homeless, via KTVB.com. The NCAA eventually ruled that Boise State could assist Turner.

With the NCAA's statement, however, it appears it never deemed Nacita ineligible to begin with.

Ultimately, Nacita seems ready to accept his ineligibility if there are no other avenues.

In the bigger picture, it's unfortunate a player would be forced to choose between playing college football and being without a place to stay. Nacita endured quite a road to get his chance on the field, but now it appears to have been taken away in controversial fashion.

 

[newbs24]

It's a matter of time before the power 5 branch off and do their own thing.

 

[herbshuttles15]

Decommit count at 3

 

[Bobby Layne]

[h1]Why does Barry Alvarez continue to offer coaches one-year contracts?[/h1]
http://footballscoop.com/news/barry-alvarez-continue-offer-coaches-one-year-contracts/

 

[mr marcus]

 

 

[witnesskb24]

Apparently working under Alvarez is HORRID. Previous coaches said he is way too involved and won't change anything

 

[Bobby Layne]

 

[Bobby Layne]

New Jersey officials considering bid to host college football national championship game

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/spor...onal-championship-game-bid-20150225-post.html

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

New Jersey officials considering bid to host college football national championship game
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/spor...onal-championship-game-bid-20150225-post.html

Eww no thanks

 

[herbshuttles15]

Just put it on rotation of the Jerryworld, Superdome, Miami, the Rosebowl, and the New Georgia Dome

 

[champcruthik]

New Jersey hate will not be tolerated.

 

[imlive365]

New Jersey hate will not be tolerated.

Do you like Al golden also? He's a jersey man.