Melancon gone...

#2
#2
The defensive tackle from Lutcher (La.) High School, who was one core course short of qualifying at UT, initially took classes at City College of San Francisco.
However, Melancon left CCSF in time to enroll at Louisiana Tech by its Sept. 10 deadline for the fall quarter.
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#6
#6
wow, and he can't even play for them this year. it says he will be eligible next fall. if he would just wait a year extra, he could come to UT.
 
#7
#7
I just said why he isn't coming to UT. He is from LA and he wanted to be close to his family because of family issues. He was no scrub. Alabama fans were almost banking on getting him out of JUCO. His speed at DT was comparable to what we see with Ben Martin at DE. Dominant speed off of the ball.
 
#8
#8
Wow, that really sucks. Hope his family issues get squared away. Sure would like to see him in the orange. Good luck!
 
#9
#9
Using this situation as an opportunity to say "we are losing kids to La. Tech" is just another example of the ridiculous lengths posters go to in order to bring everyone's attention to the demise of the UT football program. Pathetic. He did not choose La. Tech over UT. He chose UT. UT wouldnt let him in. He was forced to go JUCO. Family situation forced his hand and he found an opportunity thanks to more lax academic standards in a different conference.
 
#10
#10
thats a real shame..I was looking for to seeing Melancon in a couple of years. wish him the best
 
#12
#12
kids can get to the league from any school, so here's hoping he performs very well down there and Rick, just understand that some people post things like this out of a general frustration over the state of our program. I, for one, can understand their motivation.
 
#13
#13
therickbol said:
Using this situation as an opportunity to say "we are losing kids to La. Tech" is just another example of the ridiculous lengths posters go to in order to bring everyone's attention to the demise of the UT football program. Pathetic. He did not choose La. Tech over UT. He chose UT. UT wouldnt let him in. He was forced to go JUCO. Family situation forced his hand and he found an opportunity thanks to more lax academic standards in a different conference.
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It's called sarcasm, look it up in the dictionary. And, yes, he chose La Tech over UT. He has to wait a year to play at La Tech. Get off of your high horse and make sure you understand the content before you spout off with your expert opinion. Thanks.
 
#14
#14
I appreciate the implication that I do not know the denotation of the word sarcasm. Although it would seem to me that the problem came in your improper delivery of the sarcasm. Was there a flashing sign somewhere that I missed that read "Sarcasm Ahead" or am I suppose to read all of your posts with the assumption they are sarcastic?

And, again, he chose UT! He did not meet our academic requirements and thus UT did not choose him. If he was asked if he would rather play at UT or La. Tech his answer would be obvious.
 
#15
#15
Not to mention, you claim it was sarcasm but then then again back up the point that he did choose La. Tech over UT. Well, which is it?
 
#16
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He is not academically eligible for SEC play, the academic standards in the WAC are more lenient and he can qualify for La Tech.
 
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therickbol said:
Not to mention, you claim it was sarcasm but then then again back up the point that he did choose La. Tech over UT. Well, which is it?
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Sorry, I just thought the "Woohoo" would be a dead giveaway that it was sarcasm, unless you thought any Vol fan would be happy losing this kid. D-line is where we least can afford any losses. I remember he was a big get for us. He chose UT over everyone originally, but be it lax admission for La Tech, family issues, better seafood, whatever, he will end up there. That sucks.
 
#18
#18
We agree on the issue of, "it sucks" because I too was looking forward to him on the DL. Seems to have lots of potential. Hope he does well at La. Tech though.
 
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