Just a thought but could his disability be credited to any head trauma from hits? We've seen the recent cases of football players that have major head issues.
Party pooperOk this is all funny but let's give him a break.
I know I know. But let's not beat a dead tiger, I meant horse.Party pooper
I'm not laughing at him, but it certainly makes one wonder how he made through several years at LSU. That's my point. Maybe he doesn't test well, I dunno. Maybe he's as dumb as a brick. Either way, I'm curious as to how someone who should be intelligent enough to stay in school can do so poorly on a test like this...OK, so Claiborne may not be very smart. Stephen Hawking may not be very fast. I don't see the point in laughing at either.
Well, he does play for a coach who eats grass...I'm not laughing at him, but it certainly makes one wonder how he made through several years at LSU. That's my point. Maybe he doesn't test well, I dunno. Maybe he's as dumb as a brick. Either way, I'm curious as to how someone who should be intelligent enough to stay in school can do so poorly on a test like this...
Peek back through the thread. He has a learning disorder and was intensively tutored.I'm not laughing at him, but it certainly makes one wonder how he made through several years at LSU.
I've always loved that joke, and it's true. Borders on littering, really.I, myself, have gotten several diplomas from UGA since it got warm enough to roll my windows town.
I read that, but figured it was conjecture.Peek back through the thread. He has a learning disorder and was intensively tutored.
It depends on the definition of "Tutoring". Is it "homework help" or is it actually "teaching" someone to do something?A caller asked Paul Finebaum yesterday a question that should be addressed by almost every school - how many players are classified as having a learning disorder to make sure they get more benefits?
Personally, I don't see what the use of that would be. Think of the benefits college athletes get - REQUIRED study hall and tutors (and at Bama they're available 24 hours IIRC). How can you not do well with that? I know my grades would be much better if I had that assistance.
Originally Posted by RTR91
A caller asked Paul Finebaum yesterday a question that should be addressed by almost every school - how many players are classified as having a learning disorder to make sure they get more benefits?
Personally, I don't see what the use of that would be. Think of the benefits college athletes get - REQUIRED study hall and tutors (and at Bama they're available 24 hours IIRC). How can you not do well with that? I know my grades would be much better if I had that assistance.
Maybe degree's should designate if someone required learning disability conditions over someone who didn't. There seems to be a lot more questionable learning disabilities these days because the definition is not clear, so someone with a flat out low IQ could be labeled learning disabled very easily if the ones who make the judgement call want it that way.It depends on the definition of "Tutoring". Is it "homework help" or is it actually "teaching" someone to do something?
All areas are open for discussion for possible reinterpretation or change too. But you are correct. Maybe I am off base, but I think it stems from the abuses of the definition of learning disabilities to get certain people through college that are not college material. But college is the only realistic option of getting in the NFL these days, so we have a large group of student athletes that hate school and would have nothing to do with it, if not for football. I don't blame them for going that route, but college is not for everyone. 40 years ago it was the opposite, people withstanding Junction because it was their only ticket to school.People aren't required to disclose their disabilities. A job should determine whether the person can do the job or not without forcing someone to disclose their media
History. That's how the Ada works to prevent discrimination.
And before you guys go knocking too hard on "student"-athletes, a word of caution that "earning" a college degree these days is only slightly more difficult that ordering dinner at the McDonald's drive-thru. Not coincidentally, the value of said degree is about the same, too.
Simple formula: Pay your money every semester + Show up to class a few times per semester + Wait four to five years = College degree with your name on it.
20 years ago, but not today. Play's the biggest role and will guarantee you a first round pick unless you have a huge red flag, but where in the 1st round is where other factors come into play. Otherwise they wouldn't have all the background checks, interviews with family members and coaches, and these questionable IQ tests.The man is a shutdown corner and that's all the NFL is worried about.
We have banned LSU fans from even posting on this site and now I can't laugh at him for nailing a 4 on the Wonderlic? Dude, Claiborne is about to be a multi-millionaire with one autograph here in a month or so and if he has sense enough to listen to the right people will have secured his financial future before he turns 23.Ok this is all funny but let's give him a break.