We know this is likely to come as a huge shock to everybody, but athletes at major Division I-A colleges are many, many times more likely to have admissions requirements “bent” in their favor than students in the general population.
Yeah … we never saw that one coming.
The data comes from an exhaustive Associated Press report – one which was promptly buried by ESPN.
Among the arch-offenders in bending the rules? The University of Alabama – which is playing Texas for the BCS national championship on January 7.
According to the AP research, Alabama enrolled 19 football players between 2004 and 2006 as part of a “special admissions program.” During the years this program was in place, Alabama athletes were 43% more likely than regular students to have admissions standards bent in their favor.
By contrast, Texas is one of seven schools surveyed that says it offers no special breaks for athletes.
The University of South Carolina refused to provide the Associated Press with information for its report (citing state open records law), but its special admission standards for athletes were instrumental in helping USC land All-American linebacker Eric Norwood – who, to his credit, has made the most of his academic opportunity at the school.
USC head coach Steve Spurrier actually threatened to quit in 2007 unless the school softened admissions requirements, which it did.
Clemson University also offers special breaks to athletes, but the data compiled by the AP showed that football players in Tigertown weren’t disproportionately taking advantage of those breaks.
Anyway, to read the complete AP article (not the ESPN brief), click here …
By Steve V December 30, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Clemson also “bends” their disciplinary laws for athletes as well. Choke a girl and push her down some stairs gets you……tied for 2nd in FBS for interceptions. Stay classy taters!
By CNSYD December 30, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Steve V, since the matter you allege occurred not on school property and also not in the city of Clemson, it was handled by the police force of the town where the event allegedly occurred in conjuction with the solicitor of the 13th judicial district. ALL parties (which includes the alleged victim) agreed to handle the matter via pre trial intervention (PTI) a route that has been used multiple times over the years by USC east athletes. Since no trial has been held, then any alleged “evidence” you purport is nothing more than hearsay gleaned from the world’s worst source of factual information namely newspapers.
By Steve V December 30, 2009 at 10:07 pm
not talking about town or campus police genius…talking about suspensions from team activities. USC players are suspended for games or even spring practices….Mr. Deandre recieved nothing. (Hit me again Deandre and this time put some stank on it!) Clemson player busted for DUI and receives nothing. Its not new…everyone in the state knows it.
By Genomic Repairman December 30, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Hook em Horns kick those coon asses.
By CNSYD December 31, 2009 at 9:59 am
Steve V, and you have PROOF that will stand up in court that the events occurred as you state? If there is no proof then it would be ill advised to hand out punishment. I guess I have missed the part where USuk players are so harshly dealt with. Try reading the chicken arrest log someone started years ago. One of the lawyers in Cootlumbia spends most of his time as mouthpiece for USuk athletes. I wonder how he gets paid? BTW what DUI case? You mean Humphries who is no longer on the team? Also BTW I live in the state and do NOT know “it”, so your all inclusive and unverifiable “everyone” is typical coot overstatement.