DARIUS JOHNSON: Addressing his future

[ALEX LIFESON]

Uh oh, Rivals just reported conflicting info. I hope PF's is right on this one.

[PK]

Uh oh, Rivals just reported conflicting info. I hope PF's is right on this one.

You doubt PP's reporting.

[mustangbill67]

some confusion as both reports are based on conversations with DJ. I guess we will have to wait and see if he is admitted to school for the spring term.

[Pony_Fan]

weird deal - conflicting reports for sure. Let's hope he is back for Spring or Fall.

We really need him as he made some great plays the past few games. Loved watching his highlights from yesterday - much needed plays with after the catch.

[mrydel]

I wonder if this particular issue was part of the JJ/Maryland leverage deal?

[Stallion]

Darius Johnson is a human highlite film as far as catching the ball-really has outstanding hands

[PonyPride]

Wow, Steve just basically called Armen publicly a flat out liar. I wonder if anyone has talked to the coaches about this situation. Should be interesting to see what happens.

Actually, I did nothing of the sort, nor would I. I had been told what had been written, but I had not read it and even if I had, it would have been irresponsible to write anything based on hearsay. When I got the chance to ask Darius Johnson about the report, I did, and he (Johnson) said he would be eligible. If another media outlet is reporting otherwise, then one of us is wrong, or perhaps one or more of us have been given inaccurate information. I merely reported what Johnson said.

[Stallion]

Let me suggest that both could be right. Darius could be on academic suspension based on his grades this semester-but universities generally provide an appeal process that perhaps DJ is pursuing

[mrydel]

Maybe they each asked him what the odds of playing next year are, and statistics is a class he failed.

[Webmaster]

Wow, Steve just basically called Armen publicly a flat out liar. I wonder if anyone has talked to the coaches about this situation. Should be interesting to see what happens.

No, actually, I don't think he did. Not putting words in Steve's mouth, but it sounds to me like DJ was worried about it, Armen pulled the role of tabloid journalism by running with the story even though it wasn't a lock, and Steve just waited until all the details were smoothed out.

Wow. I'm going to have to jump in on this one because that accusation is simply unfair. PonyPride is an award-winning sportswriter. Journalism major from SMU. He's been published in Sports Illustrated, was the researcher for PonyExcess, has been an editor for Dallas Cowboys' publications, several Big XII sports magazines as well as several local newspapers and magazines. He's a pro, and he's been covering the Mustangs for over 20 years.

All that is to say the he doesn't make things up or editorialize. He checks his sources and reports just what the coach or athlete says. I didn't read the other piece either, but you can bet your life that if Pride printed it, the athlete said it.

[Mitch McConnell]

If you doubt Pride's credentials, then you don't know anything.

[SMU89]

[Insane_Pony_Posse]

If you doubt Pride's credentials, then you don't know anything.

Yep and PonyPride's favorite team is SMU not some team in west Texas!

[mustangxc]

If you doubt Pride's credentials, then you don't know anything.

Yep and PonyPride's favorite team is SMU not some team in west Texas!

or Minnesota for that matter!!!

[EastStang]

I had a suite mate who flunked out about 3 times. I think it was the fourth time that was permanent. The fact is that sometimes students get substandard grades and are given a chance to get back into good standing in the spring and summer. I would think that first semester freshman are prime candidates for this treatment. So, let's hope that DJ is treated like any other freshman who had a tough first semester and he gets the help he needs to get his grades in order.