IMO,UT is almost certain to object. I do not see UT needing the series with UConn more than UConn but I do think that series is good for WBB, it is a game fans will want to see. I just wish eligibility for transfers was more straightforward and easy to understand.
Well it is set up as two separate incidents, becuase she arrived late AND she missed class, rather than missed class BECAUSE she was late, but regardless it was just one small incident and it won't happen at UConn. All we can do is hope the waiver gets approved sooner than later!
It was even more tepid than that. Her exact words were: "I just think off-the-court stuff ... steps need to be taken with our staff ...".
agreed... MANY times College Professors make it very clear to their students if they are "late" they are NOT welcome to join the class... even to the point of the doors being locked from entering. SO... Late could very well be the cause of Missing the class.
We don't know the full story and should just let it go while WE WAIT for a decision. 
I do recall several college professorsagreed... MANY times College Professors make it very clear to their students if they are "late" they are NOT welcome to join the class... even to the point of the doors being locked from entering. SO... Late could very well be the cause of Missing the class.
Clearly, there have been academic issues with a very small number of UConn WBB players. De’Janae Boykin comes to mind. The difference being that UConn never made a public announcement about the issue and never required the player to issue a public apology like TN. In Boykin’s case, she never suited up and never was allowed to sit on the bench, even in street clothes.
New coach, new attitude. Plus they finally got a game with UConn, no point in pissing us off just to be a jerk to Westbrook. I'm guessing they won't object.
Me too, we had a chemistry professor at State who had a policy, if the door is closed do not come in. One guy came in anyway, the prof was at the board and asked “who is the SOB who came in late.” The reply was “whose the SOB that wants to know”. He stayed!I do recall several college professors
back in the day, typically ones having tenure, that if you strolled into their class late, you were risking THE WRATH OF GOD!
I have to echo Cat's comment. what's crazy is that anyone is even talking about this. The issue is ancient history. An internal team matter of rules and discipline (which Chris and Geno deal with all the time). We don't know the details and never will. An extended discussion will not change understanding or change anything else other than increase factless speculation.
Actually, this language is usually contained in you scholarship and standing agreement that the student signs. Studying for another final might be an excused absence if stated prior to skipping. Coming up with the excuse after missing said class-verboten! Also, having athletes skip classes who are on full scholarship does not present a great perspective and would cause the coach and AD to answer unnecessary questions. I am ok with this being a requirement and probably would have helped me when I was playing a sport in college.
If she's doing well on the court I suppose you wouldn't have a problem with her missing practice too???
Of course you are assuming we know all that is known about that absence from class. Rarely is that the case. But you know that. So If they know something we don't (a given) it is likely she was treated as an adult who had responsibilities she failed to meet. But that too you knew.
I can't speak to the crazed vehemence of VolNation but there was a more specific follow up question to Evina remark about "steps with staff". Specific in that she was also about Holly return as coach. I'm not sure why some are determined to ignore the original answer or her answer to that specific follow up question. Neither (steps with the TN staff or Holly's return) was appropriate for ANY player to comment on.
Who in their right mind would punish a STAR? The one who scores, plays defense, knows the system/plays? If she leaves so does the franchise. This ain't 1842--it's modern times when we accept the judgement of our STARS.
Lobo had a big issue with it, which means there was something wrong about it, as did Landers.
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Not sure of the two players from Ole Miss but I assume one was Promise Taylor, I know a number of players transferred from Ole Miss when the coach was fired and I do not believe any were granted a waiver, not sure of the name but I know the girl that transferred to Alabama was also denied a waiver. I think Ole Miss did not agree with the waivers and that was enough for the NCAA to decline the waiver.
The girl who went to Troy’s was granted.
That was their opinion. Did they say what Westbrook should have answered? That reporter was trying to make a story instead of reporting one.Lobo had a big issue with it, which means there was something wrong about it, as did Landers.
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“Lobo weighed in Sunday, saying she was “a little bit surprised that (Westbrook) brought the coaching staff into it.”
“Evina Westbrook is only a sophomore, but I was taken aback at her statement introducing the prospect of the coaches,” said Lobo, an Olympic gold medalist who played at Connecticut and in the WNBA, “because she’s been wearing that Tennessee uniform for two years. Holly Warlick has given 38 years of her life to that program. I thought she deserved a little bit more.”
Fellow analyst Andy Landers, the former longtime Georgia coach, agreed with Lobo.
“I think there’s people in place at the University of Tennessee who are capable, qualified and charged with making decisions as it relates to people’s employment,” Landers said. “Those aren’t the players. That’s the administration at the University of Tennessee. I think players step a little bit over the line when they try to make those kinds of decisions.”
Rebecca Lobo finds Lady Vols player's comments on Holly Warlick to be out of bounds
Rebecca Lobo: 'Holly Warlick has given 38 years of her life to that program. I thought she deserved a little bit more.'
Lobo had a big issue with it, which means there was something wrong about it, as did Landers.
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“Lobo weighed in Sunday, saying she was “a little bit surprised that (Westbrook) brought the coaching staff into it.”
“Evina Westbrook is only a sophomore, but I was taken aback at her statement introducing the prospect of the coaches,” said Lobo, an Olympic gold medalist who played at Connecticut and in the WNBA, “because she’s been wearing that Tennessee uniform for two years. Holly Warlick has given 38 years of her life to that program. I thought she deserved a little bit more.”
Fellow analyst Andy Landers, the former longtime Georgia coach, agreed with Lobo.
“I think there’s people in place at the University of Tennessee who are capable, qualified and charged with making decisions as it relates to people’s employment,” Landers said. “Those aren’t the players. That’s the administration at the University of Tennessee. I think players step a little bit over the line when they try to make those kinds of decisions.”
Rebecca Lobo finds Lady Vols player's comments on Holly Warlick to be out of bounds
Rebecca Lobo: 'Holly Warlick has given 38 years of her life to that program. I thought she deserved a little bit more.'
As I wrote on March 23 2019 before Evina decided to come to UCONN and in the process apparently becoming "perfect" in the eyes of some. She did nothing right in this situation.
Not exactly! College players IMO should have no right to an opinion regarding how a University's administration goes about "staffing" a program.
Doubtful that the NCAA cares about what Evina said, even more doubtful it will have any impact on the waiver request.
