Martell’s Attorney re: NCAA Waiver

[ncncanes]

Doesn’t change the circumstances

Sure it does 1) Urban announced retired - nothing from Martell 2) Their starting QB announces leaving for draft -- nothing from Martell 3) Field transfers - Martell says I am staying - ready to compete 4) Changes his mind days latter

 

[Caniac16]

This would work in our favor now, but what happens when a kid tries to bail on us because we lost a coach? Just pointing out that these things cut both ways.

Let the kid go. Easy as that.

 

[MIATL]

No way he should get a waiver.

He’s only leaving because he knows Day prefers Fields.

If he wins, it’s a slippery slope.

Starters are going to transfer to better teams to make the playoffs.

That’s the unintended consequences of letting players leave with immediate eligibility without being grad transfers ... Teams that are already really good will bring studs to fill gaps. And the divide between the top teams and the other teams will grow.

 

[Canes1968]

Sure it does 1) Urban announced retired - nothing from Martell 2) Their starting QB announces leaving for draft -- nothing from Martell 3) Field transfers - Martell says I am staying - ready to compete 4) Changes his mind days latter

None of this matters. His waiver will be based on his moral objection to how tOSU handled the Urban Meyer scandal.

 

[NajeCane]

This would work in our favor now, but what happens when a kid tries to bail on us because we lost a coach? Just pointing out that these things cut both ways.

If a kid wants to leave let him leave

 

[MaximoCane]

I hope this guy practices law better than how he handles the press. Some cringe worthy quotes.

 

[The Franchise]

This was a very stupid thing for the attorney to say: “You try to throw as much against the wall as you can.”

 

[mcnaire2004]

Does anyone know the timeline for the waiver process?

 

[MIATL]

If they grant Fields a waiver, how do they say no to Tate? Wouldn't make any sense. Either both should get a waiver or both sit.

The Fields’ case will be tied to the situation with the baseball player.

Yeah, he’s mad that Fromm gets to be the starter. But the case has merit. The situation warranted UGA dismissing the kid.

 

[mcnaire2004]

He has a great case. He could no longer continue to be a student at a university that placed winning football games above the welfare of women, and who continued to employ a man who turned his cheek to violence against women.

No chance the NCAA rejects a waiver based on a moral objection to violence against women. The public backlash they’d get for that would be insane.

I certainly hope you're right. However, that would seem to open up the door for every player on that team to transfer and remain eligible.

 

[Canes1968]

No way he should get a waiver.

He’s only leaving because he knows Day prefers Fields.

If he wins, it’s a slippery slope.

Starters are going to transfer to better teams to make the playoffs.

That’s the unintended consequences of letting players leave with immediate eligibility without being grad transfers ... Teams that are already really good will bring studs to fill gaps. And the divide between the top teams and the other teams will grow.

What don’t you get about my post? His waiver will use tOSU’s handling of the Urban Meyer / Zach Smith scandal. He’ll build a case on a moral objection to how that was handled. Quite frankly, it’s a slam dunk.

 

[Canes1968]

I certainly hope you're right. However, that would seem to open up the door for every player on that team to transfer and remain eligible.

Sure does. tOSU should have thought that through before they prioritized winning over doing the right thing.

 

[moshated305]

The Fields’ case will be tied to the situation with the baseball player.

Yeah, he’s mad that Fromm gets to be the starter. But the case has merit. The situation warranted UGA dismissing the kid.

One drunk idoit at a game. And the school dismissed the said idiot. The truth is Fields was upset from lack of PT. At least Martell can argue the HC he committed to left. The football team itself has nothing to do with the racist baseball player.

 

[Canes1968]

The Fields’ case will be tied to the situation with the baseball player.

Yeah, he’s mad that Fromm gets to be the starter. But the case has merit. The situation warranted UGA dismissing the kid.

Field’s case is actually much weaker than Martell’s.

 

[MIATL]

None of this matters. His waiver will be based on his moral objection to how tOSU handled the Urban Meyer scandal.

Ohio State didn’t receive any punishment from the NCAA from the situation you’re trying to use.

I can’t imagine they will buy that argument.

If he was so appalled, why stay? He actually would have had a better case for leaving if he pushed this approach when the story broke, IMO.

 

[MIATL]

Field’s case is actually much weaker than Martell’s.

We’ll soon find out.

 

[mcnaire2004]

Sure does. tOSU should have thought that through before they prioritized winning over doing the right thing.

I completely agree with your moral stance here. I just don't think the NCAA would grant something that sweeping. Most of them are scumbags anyway.

 

[Angry Ibis]

This would work in our favor now, but what happens when a kid tries to bail on us because we lost a coach? Just pointing out that these things cut both ways.

Must include a picture of Captain Obvious in the future for these hot takes.

 

[Tad Footeball]

Put the whole system on trial!

(I just wanted to say that)

 

[Canes21]

The Fields’ case will be tied to the situation with the baseball player.

Yeah, he’s mad that Fromm gets to be the starter. But the case has merit. The situation warranted UGA dismissing the kid.

UGA dismissed the player and his sister will continue going to school at UGA. He doesn't have anymore merit to his case.