:biggrin:Whatever happens is going to happen, but "don't judge him on his past?" What am I supposed to judge him on? that's just dumb.
This may well be the pivot point in this young man`s life. Coach and the University are giving him what amounts to a second chance. It`s ultimately up to him as to what he makes of it. I wish him (and Bama) well.
He will have two calendar years to exhaust his two remaining years of collegiate eligibility. His prior history is as follows:Will he have two or three years of eligibility remaining?
looks like he was only at JUCO for one season.
He will have two calendar years to exhaust his two remaining years of collegiate eligibility. His prior history is as follows:
2012: Redshirted at UGA
2013: Played in 10 games for UGA
2014: Played at Copiah-Lincoln CC
I agree with everything you said, but like you, I don't have to like it. The situation with DJ was a little different I thought because he was one of our own. DJ, to my knowledge, had never been in any other trouble either. This guy seems to have had numerous issues and it seems like a risk that he will act like he should.Can't say I'm a fan of this at all. Taylor has a lot of off-field baggage, has already had multiple chances, and, frankly, I don't think he's nearly good enough as a prospect to justify taking on this kind of risk/exposure. I thought it was strange enough for Pettway, who at least was one of our own, but for someone else's problem? No clue here.
As with all things, though, I'll defer to the boss. He's firmly behind this decision and was a driving force in making it happen. With what he's done since he showed up in 2007 -- both on and off the field -- I'll sit down and shut up.
When it comes to personal behavior, it wouldn`t surprise me if CNS has him on a stunningly short leash. If he so much as even waves at a female....Thought for sure he would enroll at the cow college.He's more their type of player.Big risk bringing him in.
With the legal system the answer would be yes. The system will attempt to rehabilitate first, punish second.Do NOT agree with this. It gives the impression, if you can play football, we will overlook your behavior. If my son does this (who doesn't play football) is he given a second chance?
Their attempt at "rehabilitation" was the diversion program for his first criminal offense of fraud with the meals. He forfeited that opportunity by (allegedly) beating his girlfriend so now he gets to face both sets of charges.With the legal system the answer would be yes. The system will attempt to rehabilitate first, punish second.
Terrible move. Saban and Battle both need to know The University is above this kind of soul-selling.
The guy has had multiple 'second chances'
Saban seems to have all he can handle without this added, non-Bama-like move.
people don't think the staff and everyone involved been researching this for months and doing everything they are suppose too. High horses.Everyone needs to get off of their high horse on this one. Saban believes in 2nd chances- but not 3rd or 4th. Read on Tide Sports he has stipulations- anger management classes and volunteering some in battered women shelters. He will be on a short rope. A little more trust in Saban is probably warranted. We do not know exactly the circumstances of his situation.