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Two Sources Say 2 Aggies Showing Up

tower1 said:
Give me a break, this is happening because Miss. Stevens left the program early for the WNBA. We are a little short handed for post players this year. Stop all the whining, Please. This in no way is going to affect our recruiting, So stop crying !
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My post had nothing to do with whining or any value judgement of whether this was a right or wrong course of action. Naturally if it were to happen it would be in response to some sort of change perceived necessary to the program. I am mearly stating a possible consequence. Every action has possible consequences. I saw it as a possible trade off. If Geno decides to take that route I am sure he will consider all the possible effects both positive and negative. Any change to the Uconn tradition ( in this case not relying on transfers) carries with it consequences.
 
I will be surprised if Anriel or Danni end up at an SEC school because the SEC has a rule that even grad transfers within the conference must sit out 1 year.
 
455Rocket said:
I will be surprised if Anriel or Danni end up at an SEC school because the SEC has a rule that even grad transfers within the conference must sit out 1 year.
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The SEC modified it's Graduate Transfer Rule last year which allowed Malik Zaire from ND to transfer to Florida and start on the football team last fall...
 
DefenseBB said:
The SEC modified it's Graduate Transfer Rule last year which allowed Malik Zaire from ND to transfer to Florida and start on the football team last fall...
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Zaire is a transfer from outside the conference... an interconference transfer. Howard/Williams transfers to an SEC school would be a transfer within the conference .... an intraconference transfer.
 
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DefenseBB said:
The SEC modified it's Graduate Transfer Rule last year which allowed Malik Zaire from ND to transfer to Florida and start on the football team last fall...
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I addressed this a few days ago in this thread (I think). The academic requirements were eliminated but the SEC decided not to eliminate the 1 year residence requirement for intra-conference graduate transfers. Zaire transferred from a non-SEC school so didn't have to sit a year. A waiver process is available for grad transfers going from one SEC school to another.

The SEC may address the rule this spring.
 
These girls as grad transfers can go to an SEC school and play easily. This past year, in terms of letter of the policy, they have taken an attitude to allow them to play immediately as long as the coach and or school had given them an unconditional release. Numerous football players transferred in conference and played immediately. One was a running back David Williams from South Carolina to Arkansas. Another was a linebacker from Alabama to Georgia. Ole miss had a couple also I believe. With football being the gold standard in this conference, they will most definitely allow the womens basketball teams to do this. Blair gave them unconditional releases thus they can easily choose in conference if they want to.
 
sharris952 said:
These girls as grad transfers can go to an SEC school and play easily. This past year, in terms of letter of the policy, they have taken an attitude to allow them to play immediately as long as the coach and or school had given them an unconditional release. Numerous football players transferred in conference and played immediately. One was a running back David Williams from South Carolina to Arkansas. Another was a linebacker from Alabama to Georgia. Ole miss had a couple also I believe. With football being the gold standard in this conference, they will most definitely allow the womens basketball teams to do this. Blair gave them unconditional releases thus they can easily choose in conference if they want to.
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it was because of football that the rule was maintained. Alabama, for example, opposed bringing the rule in line with the NCAA's policy. The rule change was proposed by Georgia last spring and not adopted. It may be that the waivers are routinely granted in these cases but one still must be sought. This may be all moot soon as the SEC may take up the rule again at its next round of meetings.
 
southie said:
Here are some articles about the rule the SEC modified regarding graduate transfers, such as QB Malik Zaire from ND to Florida:

SEC changes graduate transfer rules to allow Malik Zaire to Florida

SEC changes graduate transfer rule opens door for Malik Zaire to Florida
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Quoted: "The SEC's university leaders voted to change the APR rules for out-of-conference transfers to lower the probation from three years to one year. Previously, the rules prevented league schools from signing graduate transfers for three years if one did not earn all possible APR points."

The Zaire example is an "out of conference" case having to do with the University being on probation for two previous transfers not meeting APR requirements. I see no element of this example with any implication on Williams or Howard.
 
UConnCat said:
I addressed this a few days ago in this thread (I think). The academic requirements were eliminated but the SEC decided not to eliminate the 1 year residence requirement for intra-conference graduate transfers. Zaire transferred from a non-SEC school so didn't have to sit a year. A waiver process is available for grad transfers going from one SEC school to another.

The SEC may address the rule this spring.
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You are correct. However the student-athletes cpould also ask the conference for a waver to allow them to play just like the Alabama defensive back who transferred to Georgia and received the waiver to play last year.

I suspect the SEC will again modify its stance this spring again and allow inter-conference transfers without a waiver despite Saban’s protestations.

I do know that the NCAA is considering having any Grad transfer be a scholarship commitment for 2 years and only reduced if the Grad transfer actually graduates with the degree before the fall semester of year 2. This is to prevent the abuse/scam on not getting an education.
 
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Go/huskies said:
Last time Uconn fans created a thread about Z transferring and if there was any Uconn interest, and then boom not only was she interested in Uconn, but she ended up at Uconn. Then there was a thread about Howard transferring and would she have interest in Uconn and boom she’s looking at Uconn. I wouldn’t be shocked if both Howard and Williams end up Huskies.
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The concern I have and I am wondering what everyone else thinks is this:
When Butler, Camara and Stevens all transferred in, they got to practice for a year to see the system and yet neither Butler nor Camara saw significant quality minutes t(at first year when eligible to play. Even Z struggled this year on the defensive end and she is a very elite player. Howard is good but less skilled on offense and an unknown on defense. Danni Williams is playing a harder position in the UConn system at guard/point and I am not convinced either could be as impactful as being postulated.
I know some will qualify that both Butler and Camara suffered injuries and that held them back, however I still find that suspect. Thoughts?
 
DefenseBB said:
The concern I have and I am wondering what everyone else thinks is this:
When Butler, Camara and Stevens all transferred in, they got to practice for a year to see the system and yet neither Butler nor Camara saw significant quality minutes t(at first year when eligible to play. Even Z struggled this year on the defensive end and she is a very elite player. Howard is good but less skilled on offense and an unknown on defense. Danni Williams is playing a harder position in the UConn system at guard/point and I am not convinced either could be as impactful as being postulated.
I know some will qualify that both Butler and Camara suffered injuries and that held them back, however I still find that suspect. Thoughts?
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A thumb injury requiring surgery (Natalie) and a bone bruise in the knee (Batouly) are pretty significant injuries to overcome.
When healthy Natalie contributed most notably against Baylor and Texas. Batouly will also contribute once healthy.
 
I don't see either one starting at first at least. And that may be the deciding factor. Can the accept possibly not starting.
 
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