UA officials meet with NCAA on textbooks

[SirCrimson]

http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2007/10/ua_officials_meet_with_ncaa_on.html

I don't really know how to take this one. Did we fly up there to present the case in person to expedite the return of the five players' status? or Did we fly up there to present the case in person to show our evidence and remorse for the situation?

 

[BFANLC]

Why dont we just ignore them and make ourselves not available for questioning like usc is doing in the bush case????

 

[Alanbama27]

Why dont we just ignore them and make ourselves not available for questioning like usc is doing in the bush case????

Two things...First to answer your question. Because we're Alabama and the NCAA is still trying to find a way to pin the USC case on us!

Second, this is a good sign. Also, by the NCAA's own comments they want cases such as these to be put to rest PRIOR to the Athletes missing more games than necessary if rules weren't broken or if circumstances allow for players to remain eligible. Therefore I would be shocked if there wasn't a resolution to this by Friday. However, given what I know and what I've heard I wouldn't expect the players back for this weekend.

 

[Pachyderm37]

We can't get away with that because we're not USC, ND or FSU.


RTR

 

[JeffAtlanta]

I don't really know how to take this one.

In the grand scheme of things, I'd say it is a positive step. To me, this shows that the school is on top of things and is being proactive as much as they can.

 

[CapitalTider]

I think and hope that it just the school trying to get a quick resolution to the matter.

 

[bayoutider]

I think it's a shame we have to burn $30,000 worth of jet fuel to cover a $100 text book.

 

[CapitalTider]

I think it's a shame we have to burn $30,000 worth of jet fuel to cover a $100 text book.

I'm afraid it's more than a $100 textbook or we wouldn't be burning the jet fuel.

 

[Bamamc42]

It looks way better for us to appear in person. That gives the appearance we have nothing to hide. Not to mention they will most likely have to review some stuff. This was probably done to speed the process. Its not always the negative side buddy try to be positive.

 

[alextupelo]

It looks way better for us to appear in person. That gives the appearance we have nothing to hide. Not to mention they will most likely have to review some stuff. This was probably done to speed the process. Its not always the negative side buddy try to be positive.

But you can understand why we are still pensive.

 

[RT3413]

"This isn't a problem."

 

[JeffAtlanta]

But you can understand why we are still pensive.

Yeah, the NCAA is very subjective so its always understandable to be pensive when dealing with them. I think in this case, however, we were as proactive as we could and it seems like we are projecting the image that we are working with them as partners rather than as adversaries.

Flying up there to talk with them is certainly a lot better than sitting around waiting for them to show up.

 

[Bamamc42]

Yes I can but our leader has told us it isn't a problem. He said that rather emphatically. There is NOTHING we can do about the problem. We can worry about it until it is resolved. That does not change the outcome. I think the best thing any of us can do is forget about that crap and focus on what we can each do to help our team win this next ball game. The less talk and worrying there is about this problem from us then the less chance there is any distraction for the team. I'm not saying we are distracting them but it could happen and I would hate for a player to read something and that cause him to miss an assignment, I know its a stretch but it could happen. Guys the staff is all over this, if anything they are being over cautious. They are in Indy today to work the problem out as fast as possible. It will be taken care of and most likely the worst thing that happens is we lose a player or two for the game. Thats not that big of a deal. Lets do our part to be POSITIVE IN EVERYTHING WE DO as our great head coach has instructed us to do. RTR and lets beat the kittens.

 

[DWise9]

We can't get away with that because we're not USC, ND or FSU.


RTR

you forgot to mention Tennessee

 

[athensbamafan]

It's not a problem, aight.

 

[BAMAFAN IN NY]

It's not a problem, aight.

What he said

 

[bayoutider]

What he said

Nick said it too.

 

[BAMA1979]

I think it's a shame we have to burn $30,000 worth of jet fuel to cover a $100 text book.

A text book costs at least $150 these days! :biggrin:

 

[bamakeith]

I think it's a shame we have to burn $30,000 worth of jet fuel to cover a $100 text book.

NCAA Econ 101.

 

[Bamamc42]

The issue of eligibility was not resolved today, however this was not due to the NCAA not being satisfied with Alabama but Alabama is not done with their investigation. Do not look for any of these guys to play. This is not bad news as far as the University goes just some incite into who will and won't be playing RTR.