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Joplin practices with BG article
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:06 am
by BGSU33
Glad he was able to get things in order and that he's with us!
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Re: Joplin practices with BG article
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:17 am
by VDub26Falcon
This is great. Having a receive of his caliber as a part of this team will be very beneficial. I hope he's been doing whatever he can on his own so he isn't too far behind the rest of the team. I hope he "found a playbook" he could read while getting his paperwork squared away and whatnot.

Re: Joplin practices with BG article
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:17 pm
by daspollak
I hope he found a school book so he can stay eligible beyond this year.
Re: Joplin practices with BG article
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:31 pm
by MarkL
All signs point toward Clawson being very serious about academics. It's not just him saying it - players are talking about his academic commitment. I can't imagine players being ineligble like before, and if they are, I can't imagine them staying that way for long.
Re: Joplin practices with BG article
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:33 pm
by Falconfreak90
MarkL wrote:All signs point toward Clawson being very serious about academics. It's not just him saying it - players are talking about his academic commitment. I can't imagine players being ineligble like before, and if they are, I can't imagine them staying that way for long.
Just as it should be.
Re: Joplin practices with BG article
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:36 pm
by Father Brown
Always nice to have UT alum send their talented kids to BG.
Re: Joplin practices with BG article
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:52 pm
by daspollak
Hopefully after 4 years playing I will be proven wrong, but I have a feeling that its a one and done deal and not in a good way.
Re: Joplin practices with BG article
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:23 am
by BGSU33
Looks like Joplin still has to wait to see if he can/or is going to play this season:
JOPLIN AWAITS RULING: Shaun Joplin's playing status as a freshman is still uncertain as BG awaits a final ruling by the NCAA Clearing House, which determines the eligibility of student athletes in college athletics.
The Southview graduate spent part of the summer completing some high school course work before he was cleared to join the Falcons in practice last week after receiving admission into the university. His high school transcripts and test scores must be reviewed by the NCAA before a final decision will be made on his eligibility status for this season.
A ruling could come as early as this week by the NCAA. Among the possible rulings include Joplin being ruled eligible to play as a freshman, eligible for practice only this season, and not being eligible to participate as a freshman.
Re: Joplin practices with BG article
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:57 pm
by TG1996
Blade says he's going to redshirt, which will be good for him if he really does need to get some grades in order.
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