The 2013 Graveyard Thread

[sporkgod50]

(This post is kind of a tweener. I didn't know where to put it wither here or in the general football forum. Please move as appropriate)

With that introduction, I've been reading the discussion in the Matt Rolin thread about him being elegible for free medical treatment if he signed a letter. Its possible I've simply misunderstood the discussion but if not brings a question to mind. Obviously (or at least I think) ee's can't play in a bowl game this year, but do they get to participate in practices?

I've heard as long as I can remember how valuable those extra practices are. Could this a first introduction to the team style/character/practice routine?

(Also, first thread)

[rolinb1]

congrats on first thread...

[PvtWarlick]

all he does is retweet USC fans...i think the writing is on the wall

[MillerTime843]

No idea...It would appear as they could practice/work out with the team. But no they are not allowed to play in the bowl game as they didn't start the year with the team.

[b381l]

Originally Posted by sporkgod50

(This post is kind of a tweener. I didn't know where to put it wither here or in the general football forum. Please move as appropriate)

With that introduction, I've been reading the discussion in the Matt Rolin thread about him being elegible for free medical treatment if he signed a letter. Its possible I've simply misunderstood the discussion but if not brings a question to mind. Obviously (or at least I think) ee's can't play in a bowl game this year, but do they get to participate in practices?

I've heard as long as I can remember how valuable those extra practices are. Could this a first introduction to the team style/character/practice routine?

(Also, first thread)

Bruce was not allowed to practice during the spring but he still could attend practices in 2011. SOS can allow anyone he wants to watch practices. Recruits attend practices while on their OV depending on what days they are in Columbia.

[sandstorm2001]

I doubt it, but I guess I don't know. I'm sure they can at least attend the practices.

If I remember correctly, Bruce couldn't play Spring ball before his first season because he joined the team too late or something.

[sc455]

he is either a tremendous beast of guy or just playihng against low level talent. those catches were crazy. he just loped out there and went up with no coverage. i mean, i know he probably is good and all, i just cant get a gauge from the competition.

[b381l]

Originally Posted by sc455

he is either a tremendous beast of guy or just playihng against low level talent. those catches were crazy. he just loped out there and went up with no coverage. i mean, i know he probably is good and all, i just cant get a gauge from the competition.

His Va high school (Briar Woods 14-0) is in division 4 out of 6 divisions, and is playing for the state championship this Saturday.....so the competition is OK but not great. They couldn't beat most good division 6 teams. For example, Hermitage high school (division 6) in Richmond had a LB Curtis Grant, that graduated last year and went to Ohio State and their RB Derrick Green is one of the best in the country.

[b381l]

Originally Posted by sandstorm2001

I doubt it, but I guess I don't know. I'm sure they can at least attend the practices.

If I remember correctly, Bruce couldn't play Spring ball before his first season because he joined the team too late or something.

I think it had something to do with him being on a basketball scholly his first year and the rules state that if you play football and any other sport, it counts against football.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

Bowl Practice would be over before they enroll anyways?

[ktguen]

Uh well the bowl is on the 1st and spring semester doesn't start till the 14th.

[b381l]

I think he meant over the break when schools are out before school starts.

[sporkgod50]

Originally Posted by Gamecockfanatic4

Bowl Practice would be over before they enroll anyways?

I guess my question comes from the discussion about matt rolin getting usc to pay for his surgery my signing with the team. I thought like a couple people have mentioned that you couldn't enroll officially until you went to your first class, but obviously he wouldn't wait until january to have the surgery. So I'm. Wondering if I had something wrong and Rolin actually couldn't get the university to pay for the surgery or if there are different rules where say ee's could receive some benefits (medical treatment) but not participate in some team activities (participating ie not watching).

[sporkgod50]

Also thanks for all of the comments.

[sporkgod50]

Originally Posted by b381l

I think he meant over the break when schools are out before school starts.

Exactly. Many schools let you at least register for classes during breaks. Not sure if that counts as enrolling, though.

[DA954BADBOY]

Originally Posted by Gamecocks321

I think it's safe to say Miami is out of it. Why would he have them in his top three when it just decommitted from there? It's down to us and the Noles.

I think he still wants to go to Miami. The problem is we are recruiting JUCO defensive tacles. This is a position where we need help right away. A freshman is not going to cure our biggest need in his first year. Golden needs to start winning next year and if we cant keep blockers off our linebackers it wont happen.

[carolinacoast]

I know that when Lane Kiffin was at UT, some EEs did a limited practice with the team before the bowl. I imagine it was just working out. It was the first time I had heard of that. Lane certainly knew all the loopholes, didn't he?

[Cocks and Canes]

Originally Posted by MillerTime843

You can tell Shamier doesn't have a drive and determination as his brother did.

I'm sorry, but how can you tell he doesn't have the drive and determination of Alshon when he is never on the field? This is pure speculation on your part (or more likely restating what another poster said as if it is your own idea).

[carolinacoast]

Originally Posted by sporkgod50

I guess my question comes from the discussion about matt rolin getting usc to pay for his surgery my signing with the team. I thought like a couple people have mentioned that you couldn't enroll officially until you went to your first class, but obviously he wouldn't wait until january to have the surgery. So I'm. Wondering if I had something wrong and Rolin actually couldn't get the university to pay for the surgery or if there are different rules where say ee's could receive some benefits (medical treatment) but not participate in some team activities (participating ie not watching).

Aren't his parents well off? I think they have insurance. More importantly, he would have had to carry accidental insurance, either paid for by his family, his high school, or both, to play high school football.

[garnet_black215]

^You would think. Hope the coaches are able to make it happen and get him on campus.