04-30-2012, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by TommyGola
I tend to agree with Marysville Flyer on this one. I hope we don't get into the habit of terminating scholarships for young people who are performing well in the classroom but only moderately well in their sport. Now, if Archie simply told him that playing time will be very limited, if any at all, then I actually applaud Archie for being honest with the young man. Then Ralph will have to make the decision as to whether or not he wants to stick around to only be a practice player. If there is a third option, that is that the university will be substituting an academic scholarship for a basketball scholarship, then I think I can accept that. I don't know the rules, but I doubt if a player on academic scholarship can "walk on" the basketball team. So UD will still be offering Ralph a high-quality education with an academic scholarship. I don't see anything that would violate our traditionally strong ethics with that move.
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ON the East Coast, this is referred to as "The Calhoun Gambit."
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