More trouble in ACC paradise?

[Kolumbo]

Miami's Carson Beck turns heads with stunning admission about attending classes as college athlete

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck went viral after saying he had not taken classes for two years ahead of the national championship game.

www.foxnews.com

I don't get this at all. Sure some players may not be great students but Beck's not even enrolled in any classes. UNC at least made up a few fake classes for appearance sake.

"No class. I graduated two years ago" {oops, was I not supposed to say that?}

 

[CL82]

I don't get this at all. Sure some players may not be great students but Beck's not even enrolled in any classes. UNC at least made up a few fake classes for appearance sake.

"No class. I graduated two years ago" {oops, was I not supposed to say that?}

Somehow, the phrases "no class" and "Miami football" seem to fit together.

 

[Viet Vet]

Somehow, the phrases "no class" and "Miami football" seem to fit together.

Like a glove.

 

[Hamms30]

I get the sentiment, but from a more practical standpoint, if his eligibility is over and he's graduated, why would he have spring semester classes and be in class last week or the week before which is basically still winter break/first week of class for spring semester?

 

[uconndogs]

I don't get this at all. Sure some players may not be great students but Beck's not even enrolled in any classes. UNC at least made up a few fake classes for appearance sake.

"No class. I graduated two years ago" {oops, was I not supposed to say that?}

That anyone would be surprised by this amazes me. Major college athletics have absolutely nothing at all to do with academics. These kids, for all intents and purposes, are paid professional athletes. Using the term "student athlete" for them is total and utter fiction. It's a marketing gimick, nothing more.

 

[SU1968]

He graduated with his bachelor's degree. Enrollment in master's and doctoral programs isn't a structured 4 or 5 year schedule and can be done over a number of years. I read his comment as he enrolled in a master's program but didn't attend. After tonight, nobody will care.

 

[Stinger92860]

Miami's Carson Beck turns heads with stunning admission about attending classes as college athlete

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck went viral after saying he had not taken classes for two years ahead of the national championship game.

www.foxnews.com

And who is shocked at this?

 

[Kolumbo]

I'm shocked. This is the first time I'm hearing an athlete can play a sport without enrolling in any courses.

 

[CL82]

I'm shocked. This is the first time I'm hearing an athlete can play a sport without enrolling in any courses.

I mean, even the UNC guys were enrolled in courses. They just didn't actually go… Or do any coursework.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

The US celebrates with the HOO-siers!

 

[How Sway?!]

What would be most beneficial for the state to do is to actually be proactive for once and do that now instead of waiting and reacting in a panic in 2030 when everything starts falling apart to try to get us in as the tomb door seals shut.

Have zero faith in that happening until it absolutely has to though and even then there are enough people with their head in the sand that they’d rather go down with the ship

Lamont thankfully is a huge supporter of UConn and UConn football specifically and seems to at least be aligned with the administration. I don’t live in CT but from the outside, seems likely he will be reelected this year given his approval ratings. That would at least mean we will have a Governor, President, and AD that all are aligned and understand the importance of getting into the P4 club, hopefully that’s enough to drag the naysayers over the line with them to get it done when they need to take the vote

Unless there are large private commitments leading the charge, Lamont won't make a move regarding conference realignment.

 

[baggerbob]

....the Big East was worth less.

My god.

One thing everyone forgets about ESPN owns half of the ACC network. Not the same with the SEC network. So why would they move teams to the SEC and lose more money by paying them more. And also lose money on a network they half own. If anything If I'm half owner of something I move properties the other way.

 

[Ha Who]

Duke sues star QB Darian Mensah in wake of last-minute transfer portal entry request

Mensah led the Blue Devils to an ACC title in 2025 and is expected to be the transfer portal's most coveted quarterback upon entry

www.cbssports.com

 

[CTBballfan243]

Duke sues star QB Darian Mensah in wake of last-minute transfer portal entry request

Mensah led the Blue Devils to an ACC title in 2025 and is expected to be the transfer portal's most coveted quarterback upon entry

www.cbssports.com

This is all good news. I hope more law suits are filed. The whole system is a dumpster fire. Hopefully this will lead to better transfer rules, like 1 transfer for your eligibility. I am also looking forward to when the IRS starts auditing some of these players. They better be paying their taxes on their income.

 

[AllHusky]

Miami's Carson Beck turns heads with stunning admission about attending classes as college athlete

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck went viral after saying he had not taken classes for two years ahead of the national championship game.

www.foxnews.com

He said he was working towards other degrees, didn't outright say he didn't go to class.(I don't doubt that he didn't) Nothing new about that, go back to Oklahoma with Barry Switzer or the Pony Express at SMU, not much classroom going on there either and thats 40+ years ago. George Young, NY Giants GM, was back at his alma mater, Bucknell('52) to accept an award, sometime in the 70's I believe. He told a story about how the Coal Miners from Berwick would be recruited to come play Football for Bucknell on Saturday, stay over Saturday night having a nice "Social experience" Saturday evening and head back Sunday to go back to work Monday. The more current Bucknellians were horrifed by the story, and tried to make sure it didn't circulate. Gives you an idea of how Bucknell shellacked Miami in the first Orange Bowl in 1935 26-0. Those coal miners must have had a blast in Miami!!

 

[Kolumbo]

He said he was working towards other degrees, didn't outright say he didn't go to class.(I don't doubt that he didn't) Nothing new about that, go back to Oklahoma with Barry Switzer or the Pony Express at SMU, not much classroom going on there either and thats 40+ years ago. George Young, NY Giants GM, was back at his alma mater, Bucknell('52) to accept an award, sometime in the 70's I believe. He told a story about how the Coal Miners from Berwick would be recruited to come play Football for Bucknell on Saturday, stay over Saturday night having a nice "Social experience" Saturday evening and head back Sunday to go back to work Monday. The more current Bucknellians were horrifed by the story, and tried to make sure it didn't circulate. Gives you an idea of how Bucknell shellacked Miami in the first Orange Bowl in 1935 26-0. Those coal miners must have had a blast in Miami!!

That's exactly what he said. I'm sure many kids don't go to class but they know not to say that out loud.
"No class. I graduated two years ago"

 

[AllHusky]

That's exactly what he said. I'm sure many kids don't go to class but they know not to say that out loud.
"No class. I graduated two years ago"

And he followed it up with, “I am working towards other degrees now, that take more than a year.” Then said I am going to leave school now.