Rebel Roundup - 5/18/10

by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on May 18, 2010 9:06 AM EDT

Leigh Anne Tuohy Meets Sandra Bullock's Baby | CNN.com
...and promptly KIDNAPS IT AND FORCES IT PLAY TACKLE AT TSUN!

Pomeranz joins Powers and McInnis on Ferris Trophy List | Brandt
The Ferris Trophy, as you likely know, is awarded to the best collegiate baseball player currently playing for a school in Mississippi. Pomeranz should win this, and it shouldn't even be close.

Holloway, Ole Miss at Odds Over Transfer | ESPN.com
I know you're all likely tired of hearing about this, but Eammon Brennon, a former-SBNation-writer-turned-bigtime, makes a fantastic observation:

The case itself is interesting for Holloway's sake, but the real point of interest here is that it serves as yet another reminder -- not that we needed one -- that college basketball players have very little in the way of personal freedom when it comes to determining their own careers. We tend to scoff at guys who extend their recruiting periods, who waver on their decisions, and who milk every last bit of attention from the coaches vying for the players' services. But the recruitment process is the last time a college basketball player has anything resembling efficacy in his college career. Might as well soak it up while it lasts.

Redskins add Shay Hodge | Football News Now
It really seems like his speed has hurt his status with potential NFL suitors. Shay was recently released by the San Francisco 49ers, a team on the up-and-up, only to be picked up by the Washington Redskins. Frownie face.

So Long to a True Rebel | ESPN.com
Yeah, a true "Rebel" alright. Resisting the changes in media brought about by the INTERNET surely is rebellious. So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu!

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That quote about the state of basketball re:player freedom

is really silly. It’s exactly the same with every other college athlete. Ask Alonzo Lawrence, a cornerback who transferred from Alabama last year and was forced to attend SOUTHERN MISS instead of Ole Miss.

Oh no! They don’t get to jump from school to school whenever they feel like it. Whatever will they do? Oh, that’s right. I remember now. They won’t have to pay for school. It’s a CONTRACT. Ugh. Journalists…

Red Cup Rebellion - An Ole Miss Blog
Blame the Baptists.

by Juco All-American on May 18, 2010 9:54 AM EDT reply actions

I'm with you on this one...

I think this whole situation was blown out of proportion a little bit. If he really just wanted to leave to be with his daughter and Clemson never contacted him, then our school coaches and administrators rightfully look like dbags. If Clemson was in on him early, then I don’t see a problem in keeping him from going there. You are right: it is a contract, and I think these journalists are forgetting that. If all the changes these journalists are pushing after Murph’s situation arose are instituted, then guys like Terrico White would be able to come to Ole Miss for a year, then bolt home to Memphis when they realize they missed out on him. Is that really what they want to see happening?

And I think the point about being unable to play at Clemson or SC will ruin Murph’s chances at the NBA is a joke. If you are good enough, they willl find you. To be honest, I love Murph and he was a great player for us, but he would have to improve his game 100-fold to make it to the NBA. 6-6 post players who can only go left and can’t shoot from the perimeter or FT line aren’t in high demand right now in the league (I do love you though Murph, and it kills me to type that). /end rant

by bball1984 on May 18, 2010 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions

To answer all of this....

Holloway is going to go to South Carolina. He will have to walk on and pay his own way the first year while he sits out, then can receive a scholarship. So, after all these journalists were up in arms, he ends up getting to play at one of the schools. He just has to pay his own way for a year- not ideal, but there are worse things in life. Check the link:

http://www.thestate.com/2010/05/18/1292109/holloway-appears-headed-to-usc.html

by bball1984 on May 18, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I am of two minds on this...

on side one, the fact that athletic schollies are 1 year deals is slightly unfair, as the school can just say they don’t want you anymore and send you packing. In this situation (ala Zo Lawrence and Bama), there should be no strings attached and the player should be allowed to transfer wherever. If the school chooses not to renew the scholarship, it is an automatic full release.

On side two, players, once they have been on scholly with a program, can’t just be allowed to jump ship whenever and to wherever they want. In these situations (ala Murph), the school should have the ability, if they were planning to renew, to limit the player’s options. JMO

by RebelBarrister on May 18, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions