SHAWNBREY MCNEAL VERDICT.....

[Dooby]

Stallion do you have that TRO ready to file? The one enjoining the NCAA from keeping this poor underprivileged kid off the field?

Stallion, I think we could probably organize a legal defense fund if necessary. I can think of no better lawyer to sick on the NCAA than you.

And BTW, thanks for pointing out that there are other players at other schools in the same boat. Some people around here have a persecution complex and think that this cr@p only happens at SMU

[Wuba]

And BTW, thanks for pointing out that there are other players at other schools in the same boat. Some people around here have a persecution complex and think that this cr@p only happens at SMU

I agree with your sentiment. While I am really hoping he can play, I have been surprised when I see people acting like the only possible reason for him to have his request rejected is that the NCAA hates SMU and is being heartless towards a kid and his family.

While it is great that he can be here in Dallas to be close to his family in a difficult time, that will not change whether he plays football this season or not. It is not like he has to get on a plane and go back to Miami if he cannot play football this year.

I do not know the exact point the NCAA rules on in cases like this. Is it purely whether there exists a legitimate non-football reason for a transfer, and if so he gets a waiver? If that is the case then it seems like a slam dunk.

However, if they are allowed to consider whether there might be any element of a football reason along with a legitimate non-football reason then I think it is a lot less clear. From what I have heard, he was not going to be the primary RB in miami, but he will be here...

[smuuth]

Seems to me like there are a lot more important things in this young man's life than an NCAA waiver and suiting up for a football game this
Saturday against SFA. Sounds like the SMU faithful only care about the football part. How sad! This young man needs the support of his teammates, coaches, family, and hopefully the Mustang nation. ...Even if it is just our prayers.

[Junior]

Seems to me like there are a lot more important things in this young man's life than an NCAA waiver and suiting up for a football game this
Saturday against SFA. Sounds like the SMU faithful only care about the football part. How sad! This young man needs the support of his teammates, coaches, family, and hopefully the Mustang nation. ...Even if it is just our prayers.

I think that's a given for the people on here. We all want what's best for him, but we also want what's best for us. We need all the help we can get!

[SmooBoy]

Seems to me like there are a lot more important things in this young man's life than an NCAA waiver and suiting up for a football game this
Saturday against SFA. Sounds like the SMU faithful only care about the football part. How sad! This young man needs the support of his teammates, coaches, family, and hopefully the Mustang nation. ...Even if it is just our prayers.

And football has been a big part of his life, the one thing he can count on, maybe his outlet, etc. He will survive (obviously) if he sits, but with the life challenges his head/mind/spirit may benefit from playing.