Per Bama Online D. Carter not expected to return to team.
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Well if this is true, then it is very disappointing. Maybe I just bought into the hype, but the guy must be very talented. ....Maybe it is still possible for things to work out.
Well maybe all the hype about him will now cease..I mean I was excited about him, but haven't seen him play a down yet so..
Well that was at least part of the problem at Ohio St. He was not, as we say, highly motivated academically. As in he had 0.0 motivation. I don't know if that followed him to Tuscaloosa and I don't want to speculate.
Saban told him what he had to do to be part of this team. He did not do it. The process only works if everybody buys in and does the work required.
There are others to step in with the hunger to succeed and be a part of the elite program that we are. Bon chance, DC.
Per Duron Carter on Twitter a few minutes ago:
Duron Carter @DC_CHILLIN_8 Everyone asking if I'm going to play or not ... Guess we'll see in the spring, but I'll tell you this I'm still in Tuscaloosa #ROLLTIDE
Sounds like he isn't giving up at least. I'm not holding out a ton of hope, but we'll see I guess.
Duron Carter @DC_CHILLIN_8 Everyone asking if I'm going to play or not ... Guess we'll see in the spring, but I'll tell you this I'm still in Tuscaloosa #ROLLTIDE
Sounds like he isn't giving up at least. I'm not holding out a ton of hope, but we'll see I guess.
This reminds me of why I miss Julio. Not only was he a freak with his talent, but he was a real team player. Never a problem. Saban said Julio changed the culture of the wr position and that say a lot.
Which is even the more reason for us not to use Julio as the standard, because he is the rare, rare exception. Most kids with his talent are arrogant, lazy and have a "me, me, me" type attitude. They've become superstars on the HS level due to their God given superior talent. There was no need for work ethic, team first attitudes or anything that Julio had.
Let's not assume Duron has been up to no good. He could honestly be struggling academically. We do not know the peculiars of the situation, so I'm reluctant to make a statement positive or negative.
The fact he hasn't been eligible either with the NCAA or internally since he showed up is disappointing though.
The fact he hasn't been eligible either with the NCAA or internally since he showed up is disappointing though.
I understand what you are saying but I am afraid you are wrong. There are academic standards that must be met which I'm sure are WELL COMMUNICATED to the student-athlete at every step along the way. Was it specifically reported that CNS suspended him or just that he would not be eligible for Spring practice?
Like the rest of you, I have no idea if DC's issue is behavioral or academic, but regardless, specific requirements must be met in both cases in order to earn the right to don the jersey.
It is such a shame to waste talent...
-Sully
Earle already posted that it was "personal decisions".........
I hope Duron hasn't personally decided to struggle with his academics...?
I hope Duron hasn't personally decided to struggle with his academics...?
Actually, he got his grades in order last term. It was something else. However, I hear now that he will get another chance, conditionally. He's expected to go through spring practice. I have a feeling Cris may end up in T-Town also...
Edit: Reggie has now posted it on TI...
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