Dieter to transfer

[kdog27]

Why would he get to start at Alabama?

Nobody said he would.

[Tech2000]

He's listed as a redshirt jr

He is. He's used 4 of his 5 years to play 3 of his 4 years. Next year is it for him. But as Flipper said, if he gets/has his BG degree, he can enroll and play at any school he wants. I'd love for it to be as a Falcon. But if he has a chance to play semi-pro ball at Alabama and improve his visibility, then good luck to him, I wish him the best.

I agree as well. He has given his time, has been committed and represented Bgsu well.

[BGSU33]

If this is true it's sort of unsettling to me. I guess I'm in the minority here then but since he is a Falcon, I want him to remain a Falcon. I love this kid! I think he could have a huge season at BG next year. But he transferred here, to play for BG. Yes, it's his decision whatever he decides, and we all have to respect that. But the comments of a guy potentially leaving being simply excused if he goes to Alabama are a little irritating. No, we are not Alabama, but we are an FBS school. And we're not some kind of a junior college either. If we look at ourselves like that, a place where guys can come and develop and grown, then leave to play elsewhere in their final year, then we may as well just let all our good redshirt juniors who graduate come spring transfer to "Big State U." Again, I understand it's his decision. But I'm in the mindset of when you become a Falcon, you stay and be a Falcon. Not as a prep college to springboard a bigger school for one season. A lot of people keep saying they don't blame him if he goes to Alabama, but I wonder if the feelings would be the same if he went to, say, Ohio State?? Whatever the case, I hope we see him in a BG uniform next season and in an NFL uniform the year after that. Which I believe will happen no matter where he plays in 2016.

[jpfalcon09]

If this is true it's sort of unsettling to me. I guess I'm in the minority here then but since he is a Falcon, I want him to remain a Falcon. I love this kid! I think he could have a huge season at BG next year. But he transferred here, to play for BG. Yes, it's his decision whatever he decides, and we all have to respect that. But the comments of a guy potentially leaving being simply excused if he goes to Alabama are a little irritating. No, we are not Alabama, but we are an FBS school. And we're not some kind of a junior college either. If we look at ourselves like that, a place where guys can come and develop and grown, then leave to play elsewhere in their final year, then we may as well just let all our good redshirt juniors who graduate come spring transfer to "Big State U." Again, I understand it's his decision. But I'm in the mindset of when you become a Falcon, you stay and be a Falcon. Not as a prep college to springboard a bigger school for one season. A lot of people keep saying they don't blame him if he goes to Alabama, but I wonder if the feelings would be the same if he went to, say, Ohio State?? Whatever the case, I hope we see him in a BG uniform next season and in an NFL uniform the year after that. Which I believe will happen no matter where he plays in 2016.

This is kind of flawed logic, first if he indeed gets his degree in May then he can do as he pleases with his final year of eligibility. He may be interested in attending graduate classes at another university while being able to play football one more year, why deny him that opportunity? If he wants to play in the NFL, he has a chance to play for one year under great coaches who can get him mentally and physically prepared for the next level. Gehrig will owe nothing to the school if he finishes out his degree this year and if that's the case and he chooses to transfer, I'll wish him all the best and keep an eye on how he does.

[Globetrotter]

Sucks but I can't blame him if he gets to start at Alabama.

Yes they did

[Tech2000]

Times are and have changed from college to NFL or any other pro sports team. Kentucky basketball is pretty much expected to be a revolving door for this as many other programs. I read an article recently that this yrs class for NFL draft is largest non graduating players. Gerhig should he graduate in spring or whenever has his degree in hand, Roger Lewis has non. Would I like to see all of them stay, yep! Just like I would like to have seen dino turn down any recruits from Bgsu like clawson did. But who is accountable for any of this? Boils down to the kids have changed the process as universities have accepted their place as that revolving door and get the best temporary player in order to pay for high priced coaches

[Globetrotter]

Many programs have degree completion programs for kids leaving early so that they can return and get school for free.

[Flipper]

Do we not have that?....if that's even recognizable grammar.

[gmartin]

Has anybody thought that maybe Dieter wants to get a masters degree and BG simply doesn't offer that option. You go to college for a degree (s) and athletics are second. If he wants to pursue a Master's degree and BG doesn't offer that program and Alabama does go for Dieter. Maybe he stays at Alabama for three years and completes his Masters degree. Dieter will graduate from BGSU with a degree in the next few months. I'm sad and ashamed that some of you are putting athletics first and not his educational choices towards his masters degree.

[Globetrotter]

Has anybody thought that maybe Dieter wants to get a masters degree and BG simply doesn't offer that option. You go to college for a degree (s) and athletics are second. If he wants to pursue a Master's degree and BG doesn't offer that program and Alabama does go for Dieter. Maybe he stays at Alabama for three years and completes his Masters degree. Dieter will graduate from BGSU with a degree in the next few months. I'm sad and ashamed that some of you are putting athletics first and not his educational choices towards his masters degree.

This is one of my favorite posts in AZZ history. Such self righteous indignation. Onion level stuff here. Hilarious.

[gmartin]

Globe. Academics are VERY important for Gehrig. If someone is offering you FREE education for a Master's degree why would you turn that down. Northwestern gave me $120,000 for my Masters. I wasn't going to turn that down. BG didn't have my Masters program. If BG had a Master's program I would have stayed. They didn't. So I went to Northwestern. I'm not sure what Gehrig is persuing his Masters in but as I said if BG doesn't offer the program you would be foolish to turn down an offer, and playing football makes it even better. What if it wasn't Alabama and it was Cincinnati or Rutgers, would you still have a problem. What if he enrolls at Alabama and doesn't even make the team or is 3rd string. Gehrig gave all he could give BG. I really don't see him transferring. I see it as him bettering his career and continuing his education. Good for Gehrig.

[Tech2000]

I'm sad and ashamed that some of you are putting athletics first and not his educational choices towards his masters degree.

I for one hope he's there for an education by having football pay for it. But, as we have experienced just at BG, some players have used it as a stepping stone for professional careers and with all their failures. Sports have become big business and the thinking of many kids are not students first. Unfortunately that's reality. Whether gerhig gives us 3 yrs or 2, I appreciate what this student, and many like him, who walk out with a diploma as a student athlete

[gmartin]

I have a question and I don't know this answer. If Deiter gets his degree this Spring can he even play football this year without enrolling in classes. Does he need to enroll in another undergraduate program for him to maintain eligibility?

Scenario 1. Enroll in another undergraduate program so you can continue playing for one additional year, possibly not on scholarship. Can't start your Masters degree because the institution doesn't carry it.

Scenario 2. Enroll for Graduate school at a school that has your Masters program and with a year of eligibility remaining you can also continue playing football while getting in one year of your masters.

Hmmm. No Brainer if you ask me.

[Tech2000]

College athletes no matter what level have 5 yrs to play four. He can be a fifth yr senior or a graduate player.

[MarkL]

1. Gehrig Dieter has at least one 4.0 semester, is a scholar athlete, and it runs in the family. If the grad school option is available ... for free ... then he should seriously consider it.
2. This is all coming from some guy at a bar via some poster on a message board. Not from Gehrig, not from anyone in the Dieter family, not from any player or coach, not from a journalist, hell, not even from some twitter user who claims to know. This is from some guy at a bar. So I suggest we all not get carried away here. Remember, the Dieters are on AZZ sometimes. Imagine if this is all false. Awkward ....