'18 TN DT Brant Lawless

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Ulysees E. McGill said:
In other words.."He ain't gonna make it"..Seriously does this ever work out when you have problems this late?
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It's rare.

IMO, if we don't hear anything positive by the end of the month or by early July, it'll be pretty much a foregone conclusion he'll be heading to JUCO.
 
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BruinVol said:
That's just not true

I am not trying to argue about anything just trying to clarify.


He could have been admitted to school but have an NCAA issue especially if it's core gpa
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Yes he could have not signed and just enrolled like Bryce Thompson. But that is obviously not the case here since the issue is that he wasn't allowed to enroll for some reason. And also, it was reported he signed early in December and the University reported accepting his NLI in December. So the spot is gone whether he enrolls or not. Thus, I highly doubt the coaches have turned him away since it doesn't give them an extra spot anyway. There is something else preventing it IMO.
 
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volatil said:
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Ah, the ole reverse boom!
 
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Sleegro said:
Yes he could have not signed and just enrolled like Bryce Thompson. But that is obviously not the case here since the issue is that he wasn't allowed to enroll for some reason. And also, it was reported he signed early in December and the University reported accepting his NLI in December. So the spot is gone whether he enrolls or not. Thus, I highly doubt the coaches have turned him away since it doesn't give them an extra spot anyway. There is something else preventing it IMO.
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I am not suggesting or even hinting we turned him away.

I just think it's possible we might not lose the spot. I can't keep up with all the rules but Pretty sure Early signees only sign financial aid agreements and not NLIs. Maybe that is a loophole where we don't lose the spot if he doesn't make it


Also he could have have been pre admitted but that doesn't mean that can't be rescinded if there are problems.
 
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BruinVol said:
I am not suggesting or even hinting we turned him away.

I just think it's possible we might not lose the spot. I can't keep up with all the rules but Pretty sure Early signees only sign financial aid agreements and not NLIs. Maybe that is a loophole where we don't lose the spot if he doesn't make it


Also he could have have been pre admitted but that doesn't mean that can't be rescinded if there are problems.
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With the early signing period, early signees sign NLI's. It is just like NSD but early. And they also changed the rules recently that if you accept the NLI and they don't qualify you still lose the spot. Which is why many teams didn't pursue Bryce Thompson for example. I do not see any potential loophole here. Hopefully he gets in.
 
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How did the guy asking him take "I have no idea" as an answer? What do you mean you have no idea? You went to enroll, they said no, and you just came home?
 
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Sleegro said:
With the early signing period, early signees sign NLI's. It is just like NSD but early. And they also changed the rules recently that if you accept the NLI and they don't qualify you still lose the spot. Which is why many teams didn't pursue Bryce Thompson for example. I do not see any potential loophole here. Hopefully he gets in.
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I hope he gets in as well. If not I hope we were smart enough to see he was risky and had him sign something other than the NLi. My guess is we won't know for sure unless it's bad news and are told we don't lose his spot.
 
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BruinVol said:
I hope he gets in as well. If not I hope we were smart enough to see he was risky and had him sign something other than the NLi. My guess is we won't know for sure unless it's bad news and are told we don't lose his spot.
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It sounds like nobody saw this coming.
 
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If he doesn’t know “what’s up” and acts like he is clueless then it’s more than likely he doesn’t want to admit his football prowess was far superior to his academics
 
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illumiVOLi said:
If he doesn’t know “what’s up” and acts like he is clueless then it’s more than likely he doesn’t want to admit his football prowess was far superior to his academics
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Give the kid the benefit of the doubt. It's an embarrassing situation for him regardless of what happened.
 
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BruinVol said:
Give the kid the benefit of the doubt. It's an embarrassing situation for him regardless of what happened.
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Was a little harsh I admit. I do hate it for the kid. There could be a number of factors that led to him being where he is. We all have moments where we would change the past if given a second chance. Maybe he will get his.
 
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Could be one grade. May just have to take a summer class and be fine to come in August. Hard to make judgments here without knowing anything. I will say, we have some of the best in the business at getting these issues squared away. It’s never a foregone conclusion, but if they catch it early enough and get the right people on his case, things have a high chance of resolution. but for now, wait and see..

Obviously a top priority kid for this defense so I’m sure the staff is doing everything they can
 
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illumiVOLi said:
Was a little harsh I admit. I do hate it for the kid. There could be a number of factors that led to him being where he is. We all have moments where we would change the past if given a second chance. Maybe he will get his.
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I posted this earlier and I believe it. Some private schools are really tough on kids that struggle. No doubt in my mind some schools will make sure a kid makes it gpa wise but many private schools won't do that. I don't think that means a kid is Any worse of a student than other players that make it
 
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Really disappointing news. Sounds like a very slim chance he's a part of this class.

Damn I remember this time last year, and all throughout the cycle, how excited I was about the possibility of "the big three" in state DL Lawless, Litaker, and Emerson being a staple of our line for a few years. All commit and want to be here, but when its all said and done only one might be a Vol. Frustrating part of recruiting.

Kind of a cold question, but what does this mean from a numbers perspective? We still lose his spot? Or would him not being a part essentially make Thompson not have to be a blue shirt?
 
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HoleInTheRoof said:
Really disappointing news. Sounds like a very slim chance he's a part of this class.

Damn I remember this time last year, and all throughout the cycle, how excited I was about the possibility of "the big three" in state DL Lawless, Litaker, and Emerson being a staple of our line for a few years. All commit and want to be here, but when its all said and done only one might be a Vol. Frustrating part of recruiting.

Kind of a cold question, but what does this mean from a numbers perspective? We still lose his spot? Or would him not being a part essentially make Thompson not have to be a blue shirt?
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We aren't certain on numbers but it seems to be most here think it's a lost spot if he doesn't make it in
 
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I blame Butch with absolutely zero justifiable basis for doing so. Who needs justifiable basis for blame anyway?
 
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