Reggie Ball -- Apparently no class either.

JonInMiddleGA · 12-20-2006, 06:34 PM

Or if he was in class, he wasn't paying attention.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sp...1techball.html

Ball ineligible for Gator Bowl

By MIKE KNOBLER
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 12/20/06

Georgia Tech senior quarterback Reggie Ball has been declared academically ineligible for the Yellow Jackets' Jan. 1 Gator Bowl against West Virginia, school officials announced Wednesday night.

JPhillips · 12-20-2006, 06:36 PM

I bet the odds tilt a few points in Tech's favor!

Oilers9911 · 12-20-2006, 06:38 PM

So Jon, that Reggie Ball jersey I got you for FOF secret Santa....you still want it or what?

JonInMiddleGA · 12-20-2006, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oilers9911

So Jon, that Reggie Ball jersey I got you for FOF secret Santa....you still want it or what?

Probably ought to donate it to a homeless shelter or something ... I've got plenty of toilet paper already.

Poli · 12-20-2006, 07:02 PM

Nice. Tech won't know what to do with an actual quarterback.

Noble_Platypus · 12-20-2006, 07:08 PM

Merry Christmas Calvin Johnson. He may get a few catchable balls thrown his way now.

Pumpy Tudors · 12-20-2006, 07:24 PM

Isn't Reggie Ball like 35 years old by now? He shouldn't have to go to class.

Celeval · 12-20-2006, 07:38 PM

Puts a very interesting twist on the game. It's already been reported that Taylor Bennett (CJ's roommate on the road) is getting ready to try and talk Calvin into sticking around - now we get to see what they can do together.

Celeval · 12-20-2006, 07:41 PM

Well, damn... Kenny Scott (4-year starting CB) is also ineligible. That's going to suck.

JeffW · 12-20-2006, 07:51 PM

Wow, how easy would it be to manipulate stuff like this to make a killing on sports betting?

timmynausea · 12-20-2006, 08:50 PM

I'd say one star being ineligible is forgivable, since those kinds of things happen. Two isn't. What is this coaching staff doing?

Eaglesfan27 · 12-20-2006, 08:57 PM

They should have saved some coaching blocks for the end of the season.

RPI-Fan · 12-20-2006, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmynausea

I'd say one star being ineligible is forgivable, since those kinds of things happen. Two isn't. What is this coaching staff doing?

Kenny Scott is ineligible... that's one star.

Who's this other 'star' that you speak of?

Raiders Army · 12-20-2006, 09:43 PM

What kind of college football program is this? I bet they don't even give their football players cars or money!

Hmmmm....go to USC and get the Reggie Bush treatment or go to Georgia Tech and actually have to pass your classes...

JPhillips · 12-20-2006, 09:54 PM

This is why I turn off academics in BBCF.

Swaggs · 12-21-2006, 12:35 AM

As a WVU fan, this makes me a little nervous.

Not that our defense is any good, but having a complete unknown at QB to prepare against is going to be tough. No film and limited scouting information will make it tough to get ready for Bennett.

RPI-Fan · 12-21-2006, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swaggs

As a WVU fan, this makes me a little nervous.

Not that our defense is any good, but having a complete unknown at QB to prepare against is going to be tough. No film and limited scouting information will make it tough to get ready for Bennett.

Trust me, I'm sure Rich Rodriguez is calling up GT right now offering to take Ball's tests for him...

Ragone · 12-21-2006, 12:53 AM

Maybe god told him not to go to class?

molson · 12-21-2006, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmynausea

I'd say one star being ineligible is forgivable, since those kinds of things happen. Two isn't. What is this coaching staff doing?

I think it's more a testament to Georgia Tech taking academics seriously (in the same way that low graduation %s actually speak well of a school/program, since they're not just handing degrees to everyone).

Poli · 12-21-2006, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragone

Maybe god told him not to go to class?

Very nice reference. Two thumbs up.

Ben E Lou · 12-21-2006, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molson

I think it's more a testament to Reggie Ball being utterly and completely incorrigible.

Fixed.

Butter · 12-21-2006, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

They should have saved some coaching blocks for the end of the season.

2 thumbs up.

Easy Mac · 12-21-2006, 07:13 AM

At least he has a lucrative NFL QB future to fall back on when he doesn't graduate.

CU Tiger · 12-21-2006, 07:59 AM

The line has moved 3 points...for GT

JonInMiddleGA · 12-21-2006, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Mac

At least he has a Madden 2k7 future to fall back on when he doesn't graduate.

Fixed

st.cronin · 12-21-2006, 10:17 AM

I hope he didn't get this question wrong:

How many halvess does a college basketball game have?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

JonInMiddleGA · 12-21-2006, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st.cronin

I hope he didn't get this question wrong:
How many halvess does a college basketball game have?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

Actually he got that one right, but missed a couple of others.

How many points is a three point shot worth?
How many downs do you get to make a first down?

Poli · 12-21-2006, 12:36 PM

During a recent game, Team A scored 42 points. Team B scored 13 points.

Which team won the game?

Ben E Lou · 12-21-2006, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

How many downs do you get to make a first down?

He missed that one on National TV, no less. :P

finketr · 12-21-2006, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

During a recent game, Team A scored 42 points. Team B scored 13 points.

Which team won the game?

depends what game

Celeval · 12-21-2006, 03:41 PM

FWIW - there's a distinct difference between flunking out and being academically ineligible - senior year at GT is NOT an easy year, regardless of the semester. Tech doesn't have the giveaway classes and tests that some schools have - when I was there, I was in classes with a bunch of athletes (Travis Best, James Forrest, about half the volleyball team, handful of offensive linemen that I know of)... the only player I saw who was in an "easy" class was Dion Glover (and he showed up twice... then declared for the draft).

I'm not making any excuses - this falls on the players, and to a lesser extent on the coaching staff - but it sucks by any level to make it through four years of a very tough curriculum, and fall out of eligibility in the home stretch.

CU Tiger · 12-21-2006, 11:11 PM

Ok Reggie, last question.
You are playing UGA.
Its 3rd and 7 tied score, with the minutes to go.

You drop back to pass, you see two GT players streaking down th sidelines wide open, one is 6'6" tall and runs a 4.2 40, but he left the line of scrimmage .7 seconds after the other WR who is 5'8" and runs a 4.6.....

Quick which Player wearing red do you throw the ball to....

12-20-2006, 06:36 PM	#2
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	I bet the odds tilt a few points in Tech's favor! __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

12-20-2006, 07:02 PM	#5
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Nice. Tech won't know what to do with an actual quarterback. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

12-20-2006, 07:08 PM	#6
Noble_Platypus College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: York, Pa	Merry Christmas Calvin Johnson. He may get a few catchable balls thrown his way now. __________________ We had the $240, we had to have the puddin'

12-20-2006, 07:24 PM	#7
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Isn't Reggie Ball like 35 years old by now? He shouldn't have to go to class. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

12-20-2006, 08:57 PM	#12
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	They should have saved some coaching blocks for the end of the season. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

12-20-2006, 06:38 PM	#3
Oilers9911 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	So Jon, that Reggie Ball jersey I got you for FOF secret Santa....you still want it or what?

12-20-2006, 07:38 PM	#8
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Puts a very interesting twist on the game. It's already been reported that Taylor Bennett (CJ's roommate on the road) is getting ready to try and talk Calvin into sticking around - now we get to see what they can do together.

12-20-2006, 07:41 PM	#9
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Well, damn... Kenny Scott (4-year starting CB) is also ineligible. That's going to suck.

12-20-2006, 07:51 PM	#10
JeffW High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	Wow, how easy would it be to manipulate stuff like this to make a killing on sports betting?

12-20-2006, 08:50 PM	#11
timmynausea College Starter Join Date: Dec 2002	I'd say one star being ineligible is forgivable, since those kinds of things happen. Two isn't. What is this coaching staff doing?

12-20-2006, 09:43 PM	#14
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	What kind of college football program is this? I bet they don't even give their football players cars or money! Hmmmm....go to USC and get the Reggie Bush treatment or go to Georgia Tech and actually have to pass your classes...

12-20-2006, 09:54 PM	#15
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	This is why I turn off academics in BBCF. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

12-21-2006, 12:35 AM	#16
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	As a WVU fan, this makes me a little nervous. Not that our defense is any good, but having a complete unknown at QB to prepare against is going to be tough. No film and limited scouting information will make it tough to get ready for Bennett. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

12-21-2006, 12:53 AM	#18
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	Maybe god told him not to go to class?

12-21-2006, 07:13 AM	#23
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	At least he has a lucrative NFL QB future to fall back on when he doesn't graduate.

12-21-2006, 07:59 AM	#24
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	The line has moved 3 points...for GT

12-21-2006, 10:17 AM	#26
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I hope he didn't get this question wrong: How many halvess does a college basketball game have? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

12-21-2006, 12:36 PM	#28
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	During a recent game, Team A scored 42 points. Team B scored 13 points. Which team won the game? __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

12-21-2006, 03:41 PM	#31
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	FWIW - there's a distinct difference between flunking out and being academically ineligible - senior year at GT is NOT an easy year, regardless of the semester. Tech doesn't have the giveaway classes and tests that some schools have - when I was there, I was in classes with a bunch of athletes (Travis Best, James Forrest, about half the volleyball team, handful of offensive linemen that I know of)... the only player I saw who was in an "easy" class was Dion Glover (and he showed up twice... then declared for the draft). I'm not making any excuses - this falls on the players, and to a lesser extent on the coaching staff - but it sucks by any level to make it through four years of a very tough curriculum, and fall out of eligibility in the home stretch.

12-21-2006, 11:11 PM	#32
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	Ok Reggie, last question. You are playing UGA. Its 3rd and 7 tied score, with the minutes to go. You drop back to pass, you see two GT players streaking down th sidelines wide open, one is 6'6" tall and runs a 4.2 40, but he left the line of scrimmage .7 seconds after the other WR who is 5'8" and runs a 4.6..... Quick which Player wearing red do you throw the ball to....

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