Is revoking Barrett's scholarship this semester a serious penalty?
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I think it's a horrible precedent to set. MSU dud it with Delton Williams too. You're just begging for the kid to find "other ways" to pay for his scholarship. Unless he can get loans or a family member can pony up the cash, it's likely going to have to be an NCAA violation. Plus, it's a penalty that harms the player but not the program. On the contrary, he can now give that scholarship to someone else - even for just a semester.
It's not for this semester, but it is a costly punishment. Tuition as an out of state student, board, stipends, training table, academic support and tutors.
Also losing the game-which as a first offense isn't a required consequence. Considering the status of OSU's QB situation, it could be a big,factor.
May lose his Captain status.
So for all those who assumed that Meyer would give him a free pass, he isn't getting it.
Also losing the game-which as a first offense isn't a required consequence. Considering the status of OSU's QB situation, it could be a big,factor.
May lose his Captain status.
So for all those who assumed that Meyer would give him a free pass, he isn't getting it.
It is a big deal. Like most players and especially quarterbacks, he stays in Columbus during the Summer. It gives him a chance to take some classes, work out at the athletic facilities and with the conditioning coaches, and work out with the receivers. With the penalty it will all be done on his dime- rent, food, and school. Add that to any fines and legal fees, that's a pretty stiff financial hit. Much higher than most normal persons face.
Losing a game is the norm, but still might not be that significant if he was the guaranteed starter with no question. But given the status of the starting QB at OSU, and opening the opportunity for Jones to have a great game and re-establish himself as the starter, makes the penalties for this offense fairly stiff.
It's not a big deal if he's not in Columbus next summer. He might declare for the NFL. He is a RS Soph. 3 years of college under his belt. What? 21 yrs. old by now?
If OSU wins another NC...why stick around?
If OSU wins another NC...why stick around?
20, although most speculate that he will return for another year if not two.
Call me cynical but I am highly skeptical that it will be significant. Haven't most of costs been paid? I would love to see the actual cost of this punishment. Would love to see the 'real' cost because something tells me he will qualify for some assistance not football related.
I find it hard to believe this is some sort of punishment/hardship for the ages. Call me skeptical.
I find it hard to believe this is some sort of punishment/hardship for the ages. Call me skeptical.
Fortunately Barrett didn't steal any crab legs. Urban said he would have kicked Winston off the team if he were his coach. So stealing crab legs
is a more serious violation then driving drunk? No wonder Florida was a mess when he coached there. Is his middle name (Windbag)?
Actually he didn't. The question posed to him was what would he do if he was Winston's coach. Meyer said, "That would be tough"
The interviewer said,"you would kick him off the team", and then asked another question before Meyer responded.
He did say it. But whatever. You Buckeyes still honor Tressell after putting OSU on probation.
Which of course removes no stains from Tressel's reign, it only helps hide them.
Go Blue. Always.
pffft, the boosters probably cut a quick check as soon as it was announced.
Maybe he can sell his brand new Ford Explorer to help meet his expenses:
"JT Barrett was driving a brand new Ford Explorer with dealership tags
So says a OSU poster on the Ozone board. Can't wait to hear Gene Smith tell us this is just another "isolated incident."
I wish we could just ship those cheating cooler poopers off to the $EC where they belong."
http://forums.theozone.net/messages/435089.html
http://forums.theozone.net/messages/435089.html
The actual citation shows that the violation occurred in a 2003 vehicle with a Texas title and plates. I don't think that Texas auto dealerships are giving away free cars to OSU Buckeyes, and I think that a 12 year old vehicle is appropriate for a student.
Has that OSU poster been banned from that OSU board?
"JT Barrett was driving a brand new Ford Explorer with dealership tags
So says a OSU poster on the Ozone board. Can't wait to hear Gene Smith tell us this is just another "isolated incident."
I wish we could just ship those cheating cooler poopers off to the $EC where they belong."
http://forums.theozone.net/messages/435089.html
